Montauk Sun June 2024

FISHING MONTAUK WITH CAPTAIN SKIP

The Striped Bass & Porgy are here and ready for action, are you? Water temperatures are still a bit cool, water temperature is up to 51 degrees and schools of Striped Bass are on the move. Granted the juvenile Stripers lead the pack, there are also some perfect slot sized ish in the mix. They're following the bait ish down

the beach, and there has been huge amounts of bait coming through. When the birds make up on the right tide, it's time to break out those Diamond Jigs, surface poppers, and basically anything that even remotely resembles the bait that is around at that time! The old school saying: "Match the Hatch" still prevails and is all important no matter where in the world you ish!

The Striped Bass as of now are responding well to the Diamond jigs. It's a great way to catch ish when the conditions permit. Light tackle conventional reels and spinning reels provide the best action. The technique and presentation is all important. Freespool the jig down to the bottom as fast as you can, when you hit the bottom, put the reel in gear and wind 5 turns slow then 5 turns fast, then ire it back down to the bottom and repeat the process. Depending on the intensity of the tide dictates how many times you can re drop. Sometimes you may only get a second drop when the tide is running hard, and have to quickly wind it back up to drop again. Be aware many times you'll get hit on the way down and also when you're winding back up fast to drop back down. Keep in mind

HIGH TIDE CHART FOR MONTAUK HARBOR

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that yanking the rod straight up like you would do for Black Sea Bass, Cod, or school Tuna doesn't really work that well for the Striped Bass. Along with the arrival of the Striped Bass the Porgy (Scup) are here too. They too will jump on the Diamond Jigs on occasion while jigging for Bass and Blue ish. Gardiner's Island and down on the south side west of the lighthouse is where they irst show up, then eventually arrive at the Elbow, Great Eastern, and of course the Porgy lump. Fluke action isn't all that bad with lots of action from short ish to keep up the interest while waiting for a legal sized ish to come along. South side, Frisby, Inner and Outer Cartwright are a few spots to try. It's go time so make sure of all the latest Fishing regulations before you head out and, most importantaly, make sure all your safety equipment is up to date…proper number of life vests with no blemishes or damage. Automated VHF Radio checks can be done on Channel 26. Always make sure your radio is working before each departure!

~ Tight Lines, Captain Skip www.adiosboat.com www.facebook.com/adios.charters

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In This Issue:

Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip............................................................Page 5

Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose..............................................................Page 9

Montauk Fire Department Corner............................................................Page 10

EarthTalk...Questions and Answers About Our Environment..................Page 12

Where Is It? A Helpful Directory..............................................................Page 14

How Did Father’s Day Begin?..................................................................Page 17

Holocaust Remembrance Day at Riverhead Library................................Page 19

Women’s Humor at Sticks and Stones Comedy Club..............................Page 21

Escape from Paradise with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut....................................Page 22

Your Road-Trip Checklist..........................................................................Page 23

The Origins of Memorial Day....................................................................Page 24

STORIES: Springs Library Small Works Show..........................................Page 27

The 13th Annual Montauk Music Festival in Pictures................................Page 28

The Montauk Main Stage Event Postponed..............................................Page 33

Paul Snyder’s June Sport Journal................................................................Page 35

In The Kitchen with the Editor: Easy Drop Biscuits..................................Page 36

At the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons this Month........................Page 38

Paris to Host Summer Olympics..............................................................Page 43

June’s Strawberry Moon............................................................................Page 45

At The Montauk Library............................................................................Page 46

Insightful Impressions...Astrology Outlook..............................................Page 46

Hampton Jitney Schedule..........................................................................Page 46

Poetry Corner..........................................................................................Page 47

Brain Waves with Debra Rose..................................................................Page 52

Classified Listings......................................................................................Page 54

BEACH FIRE: An outdoor fire burning wood materials other than rubbish on a beach where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbecue grill or barbecue pit and has a total fuel area of 30 inches or less in diameter and 24 inches or less in height from natural grade for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes. All beach fires must comply with the regulations contained in § 141-19. Any beach fire that exceeds the parameters herein or of § 141-19 must comply with § 141-17.

BEACH FIRE REGULATIONS:The following regulations shall apply to all beach fires within the Town of East Hampton:

1. Beach fires shall not be started or maintained less than 50 feet from any beach grass, vegetation, tent, fence, building or permanent structure, nor within 100 feet of any lifeguard stand. Should there not be enough beach to comply with the fifty-foot setback, the location of a beach fire may be reduced to 25 feet from any beach grass, vegetation, tent, fence, building, or permanent structure, but in no instance may a beach fire be located less than 25 feet from any beach grass, vegetation, tent, fence, building, or permanent structure.

2. Beach fires shall only burn whole, natural wood. No chemically treated wood, or painted wood or wood containing nails, nor wood or plastic pallets shall be used.

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WHATÊS HAPPENING?

JUNE 2024

6, 13The Montauk Farmers Market returns to The Green, from 9am to 2pm. This year will 20 & 27include some new vendors along with your old favorites. The Market will be open Thursdays through October 4th.

8 Quogue Wildlife Refuge: Animals at the Montauk Point Lighthouse. 12noon-3pm. Meet the animals of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge at the Lighthouse. Get up close and personal with a snake, turtle, bird and insect, and learn all about their personal histories and adaptations. Fantastic educational family fun! Free shows at 12noon and 1:30pm. https://montaukhistoricalsociety.org/event/quogue-wildlife-refuge-animals/

9 Blessing of the Fleet at the Viking Fishing Fleet. Join us at the Harbor for the Blessing of the Fleet. This Montauk tradition annually blesses our local boats as the summer fishing season begins.

15 Beacon of Hope Run/Walk at the Montauk Point Lighthouse. Hosted by the Montauk Historical Society. Support two local women’s cancer organizations by participating in the Beacon of Hope: a 5k Run/Walk through Camp Hero finishing at the historic Montauk Point Lighthouse. Run/Walk with us to increase awareness, raise funds and bring hope to our community members. This event directly benefits Lucia’s Angels and the Coalition for Women’s Cancers. For more information and to register, go to: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Montauk/ABeaconofHope5k

17 Sunset Cruise Fundraiser. at the Montauk Yacht Club, 6:30pm. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Mon Tiki Catamaran, the Montauk Chamber of Commerce & Visit Montuak presents the SUNSET CRUISE FUNDSRAISER! The Sunset Cruise Fundraiser will be setting sail from Montauk Yacht Club at 32 Star Island Rd, Montauk featuring an evening of drinks, live music, and dancing! This fundraiser benefits the Montauk Chamber of Commerce & Visit Montauk 4th of July Firework Show. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite for more information please call 631-668-2428. *Rain Date on June 18th.*

24Monday Night Concerts on the Green. 6-8pm. Local musical artists provide family entertainment on the Montauk Green weekly in the summer. Concerts run from 6-8pm, every Monday through September. Bring your dinner or refreshments and a blanket or beach chair and relax to the Music of Montauk. This week: Joe Delia & Friends.

28-30 Art Show on the Green hosted by the Montauk Artists Association. 9am-5pm on the Montauk Town Green. The Montauk Artists Association invites you to attend another fabulous art show on the Montauk Town Green! June 28, 29 & 30.

For more information, and more area happenings, please visit: www.montaukchamber.com

3. Metal, plastic or glass shall not be placed or thrown into the fire.

4. No beach fire shall be left unattended.

5. A Fire Marshal, Marine Patrol Officer, any person in the Division of Code Enforcement or police officer may require that a beach fire be extinguished when deemed to be dangerous due to wind condition, size or whenever atmospheric or other circumstances present an increased fire hazard that threatens public safety.

6. No beach fire shall be started, kindled or maintained if the prevailing wind velocity exceeds 20 miles per hour. However, the Fire Marshal, Marine Patrol Officer, any person in the Division of Code Enforcement or police officer may exercise discretion in requiring that a fire be extinguished when wind velocity exceeds 10 miles per hour.

7. A two-gallon bucket of water must be kept within 10 feet of the beach fire at all times.

8. No beach fire shall be set, started, kindled or maintained prior to 5:00 p.m. and must be fully extinguished prior to 12:00 midnight.

9. A beach fire must be fully and completely extinguished with water. No burning, smoldering, smoking, hot embers or debris shall be left on the beach. No beach fire shall be buried or extinguished with sand.

10. All fire debris must be removed and disposed of properly and the site must be restored to its natural condition at the conclusion of a beach fire.

11. All beach fires must be fully contained within a metal container.

LUNCH AND DINNER

Baked Clams

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APPETIZERS

Montauk’s traditional chopped baked clams

Blackened Scallops*

Served with an original dipping sauce

Blackened Seared Rare Tuna* .

Fresh local tuna served over sesame ginger dressed greens

SOUPS & SALADS

Soup of The Day

Ask your server Point Chili

Hot and spicy, topped with melted cheddar jack cheese

House Salad

Mescullin greens with fresh vegetables

Buffalo Shrimp

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Classic Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine lettuce, croutons dressed with a creamy Caesar dressing

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Jumbo shrimp deep-fried and tossed in buffalo or Jamaican jerk sauce

Cajun Calamari

Fried Calamari

Crispy calamari dusted with cajun spice, banana peppers, pico de gallo and sweet chili sauce

Served with The Point’s house marinara

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Iceburg lettuce topped with apple wood bacon bits, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese dressing & fried onions

Add grilled chicken breast .......................6

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Southwestern Chicken Salad . . . . .18

Fried chicken, bacon, spicy bean medley, tomatoes, onions, shredded cheddar jack cheese, roasted corn & a side of chipotle ranch

Seared Tuna Salad* .

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Quesadilla . . .

Point Crab Cakes

Two Maryland style crab cakes served with tartar sauce

Shrimp Cocktail

Four jumbo shrimp served with cocktail sauce

Steamed Mussels

Garlic butter & white wine sauce OR house marinara sauce sprinkled with parmesan cheese

Crispy Chef Rolls

Your choice of southwest chicken, served with chipotle ranch OR philly cheese steak served with BBQ sauce

Nachos .

Rare blackened tuna over mesclun greens, with tomatoes, red onions, carrots, sesame ginger dressing

Shrimp Cobb Salad

Sautéed shrimp over romaine lettuce, avocado, roasted southwestern corn, grape tomatoes, and red onions served with champagne dressing

SANDWICHES & BURGERS

All burgers served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and french fries

Add bacon or cheese $1

The Point Burger .

Our signature burger Buffalo Burger

98% lean bison

Turkey Burger

Grilled seasoned ground turkey

Rowdy Reuben Burger

Topped with coleslaw, thousand island dressing & swiss cheese served on Texas toast

Stuffed Burger

Stuffed with jack cheese & bacon, topped with BBQ sauce

Blue Cheese Burger

Topped with onion rings & blue cheese

Breakfast Burger

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Topped with a fried egg & applewood smoked bacon

Steakhouse Burger

Mozzarella cheese, onion rings & black pepper steak sauce

Cajun Burger

Cajun spiced ground sirloin, topped with pepperjack cheese, pico de gallo & spicy mayo

Tex Mex Burger

Topped with guacamole, sautéed onions & bacon

Worcestershire Burger

Topped with worcestershire sauce, sautéed mushrooms & mozzarella cheese

Fajita Burger

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Topped with pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole & jack cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla

Veggie Burger

Diced vegetables, topped with avocado & swiss cheese

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Crispy deep fried Buffalo chicken strips wrapped in a tortilla with bacon, lettuce, tomato & blue cheese dressing

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INNINGS

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Fresh lobster, shredded cheddar jack cheese, scallions served with sour cream and pico de gallo

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Tortilla chips topped with jack cheddar, jalapeños, point chili, sour cream and pico de gallo

Potato Skins

Topped with melted cheddar cheese, bacon bits & sour cream

Chicken Quesadilla

Choice of grilled or Buffalo style with cheddar jack cheese, served with pico de gallo & sour cream Point Combo

Five Point wings, two sliders & fries

Grilled Chicken BLT . . .

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Grilled chicken breast on a bun with bacon, lettuce, tomato, american cheese & chipolte mayo

Catch of the Day . . .

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Fresh local fish, cooked pan fried or blackened, with lettuce, tomato, onion & side of tartar sauce

Monterey Chicken Sandwich . . . . .16

Grilled chicken breast on a bun with bacon, melted cheddar jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & side of 1000 island dressing

Fish Reuben

Local catch of the day deep fried topped with melted swiss cheese & coleslaw on white toast

TACOS

Fish

Blackened local fish, spicy coleslaw, pico de gallo, jack cheese, drizzled with chipolte mayo

Shrimp

Deep fried shrimp tossed in sweet chili sauce with bacon, jack cheese, and spicy coleslaw

Steak .

Seasoned sirloin, topped with street corn and cojita cheese

PASTAS

Local mussels, shrimp, and calamari tossed in our house mariara sauce, served over linguini and topped off with parmesan cheese

Creamy Seafood Pasta . .

Lobster, shrimp, and scallops sauteéd in a lobster bisque over farfalle topped with scallions and shredded parmesan

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Philly Cheese Steak .

Shaved Delmonico steak with sautéed onions, peppers & shredded jack cheese on a garlic bread hogie

Steak Sandwich

NY Strip steak sliced, served on garlic bread with fried onons & a side of our creamy steak sauce

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Seared Tuna

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Blackened rare tuna sliced with fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, drizzled with cucumber wasabi dressing

Chicken

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Blackened grilled chicken, guacamole, pico de gallo, cojita cheese, drizzled with chipotle ranch

Avocado

chicken breast covered in tomato sauce and mozzarella served over linguini Lobster Ravioli

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Light lemon and garlic cream sauce topped with scallions and parmesan cheese

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Lobster

Deep fried avocado, melted jack cheese, pico de gallo, drizzled with chipotle ranch

Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose

Sounds of Silence

Ask any surfer what they love the most about sur ing and the answers are variations describing pure fun. One universal aspect subconsciously shared by those that surf is the appreciation of an activity without our daily noise, surrounded by nature.

The sounds of waves breaking, seagulls over head, rain on the water’s surface, wind changing di rection, and other surfer’s chatter are the usual sounds of an average session in the water. Rare is the activity that not only shields you from unpleas ant, distracting sounds in the environment like traf ic horns and whistles, our own devices of distraction like cell phones and technology are ba sically off limits. You are required to be in tune with nature.

This sense of being present and aware of the environment is at sur ing’s core, and most surfers understand that human beings are under natures control, not the other way around. Respect for the ocean and protecting it, as without a viable sea there is no sur ing, makes this more than just a ‘water sport.’

Out east, surfers are local or coming from urban areas seeking the peace and tranquility the ocean offers. Cliffs, hoodoos, sand and jetties re place billboards, buildings, street signs and scaf folding. Since the sea does not conform to our will, surfers must be ready for unpredictable forces of nature, and use their instincts to react to the envi ronment around them. This is the opposite feeling of going about one’s day and not paying attention to arriving at one’s destination, a virtual sleepwalk through a daily, automated routine.

The joy and freedom to be surrounded by the sounds of the sea runs counter the perplexing ap peal for manmade wave pools popping up around the country and the globe, trying to mimic the ‘per fect wave.’ Described as a freight train or jet engine, wave pools crank up the volume and produce a wave usually over a hard surface, with music blast ing in surround sound and a crowd cheering while surfers wait their turn.

Arti icial lighting, creating a wave inland, some times in a dessert, enclosed by a concrete wall are all attempts to control nature and seamlessly elim inating the serene nature sur ing offers in the irst place. Here computers create an algorithm to de termine the type of wave one will surf, eliminating the organic search for the ‘perfect wave.’ Instead, it’s all about riding the same wave over and over, switching our brain back into autopilot.

While wave pools generating faux waves are having their moment, sur ing will always be about spending time in the water, surrounded by nature, embracing the silence.

QUOTABLES: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

The Montauk Sun ~ June 2024

Montauk Fire Department Corner

Welcome to this month’s edition of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone had enjoyable Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day Holidays. The weather is certainly starting to warm up and it’s nice to see a lot of our second home owners and visitors in town.

I’d like to start off by wishing Fireman Tom Dess congratulations on his retirement from the Department of New York State Parks and Recreation. Tom has worked for the New York State Parks Department for over Forty Five (45) years and has put in over thirty years as Superintendent of all the State Park facilities in Montauk. He has done a fantas tic job for the Parks Department and he will be sorely missed. Tom and his lovely wife Cindy will be moving upon his retirement. His depar ture will be a loss to our Community and par ticularly to the Montauk Fire Department. During his thirty plus years of volunteering for the Montauk Fire Department, Tom has served as Lieutenant, and then Captain, of Company No. 1. He has also served on countless commit tees and was the Chairman of many of them. He has also been a District Commissioner of the Montauk Fire District for many years. On behalf of the Of icers, men and women, of the Montauk Fire Department, I would like to congratulate Tom on his retirement and to wish him and Cindy the best of luck in all their future en deavors. Please see Tom’s Cover Story here on a recent issue of The East Hampton Press I would also like to congratulate Fire ighters Luke Stein and Terrance Curley (pic tured here) for their recent completion of their Fire ighter One course, and for moving from probationary status to becoming full ledged

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Fire ighters. For those of you who are not aware, this course of instruction takes over eight months to com plete and is as grueling mentally as it is physically. I thank them for their efforts, and welcome them into the ranks of the Montauk Fire Department.

On May 4th, First Assistant Chief Peter Joyce, Jr., Second Assistant Chief John McDonald and I were in vited to, and had the pleasure of attending, the East Hampton Fire Department’s Annual Inspection Dinner at the Maidstone Club in East Hampton. As you can imagine, it was a very nice event, attended by most of the East Hampton Fire Department, their spouses and guests. It is always enjoyable to be able to get together with our brothers and sisters from nearby Depart ments. Thank you to the East Hampton Fire Depart ment for their gracious invitation.

Runners and walkers warmed up and put on their numbered bibs at East Hampton’s Main Beach early on Sunday morning, May 5th, to pre pare for the start of the annual May Day 5K race. I’d like to thank the organ izers of the Race for choosing the Tyler Project to bene it from the pro ceeds from this event. The Tyler Project is near and dear to all of us at the Montauk Fire Department as it honors our departed Member, and son of Ex Chief Mit chell “Mickey” Valcich, Tyler Valcich. Please see the pho tos here of Mickey and Valinda at the Race and visit www.tylerproject.org

This wraps up this month’s edition of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. Thank you for checking in with us to keep up with what’s going on in the Depart ment. Have a safe and fun Fourth of July weekend and we’ll see you next month.

~ Ken Glogg, Chief, Montauk Fire Department www.montauk iredistrict.org

Valinda and Mickey Valcich with Jennifer Fowkes

MFD 2nd Assistant Chief John McDonald, Chief Ken Glogg & 1st Assistant Chief Peter Joyce Jr.

Julianne Moseley & Dawn Lucas

The Montauk Sun ~ June 2024 ~

Depot Art Gallery Exhibit Calendar 2024

May 16-19

EH HS Student Art Show

May 23-June 3

The End I - MAA Group Show

June 6-17

Plein Air Artists/The Watercolor Group

June 20-July 2

David Slater, Dominic Cantasano and Elisca

July 4-15

Donna

July 18-29

Mark Heming,

August 1012

Nathan Slate Joseph, David Geiser

August 15-26

Connie Cortese, Amy Pollack, Carl Scorza

August 29- September 9

AG Duggan, Alison Seiffer, Annie Sessler

September 12-23

Tom Carroll, Alex Ferrone, Richard Silver, Lou Spitalnick

September 26- October 7

Joel Casserly, Maura Donohue, LIz McCarron

October 10-21

www.MontaukArtists Association.org Instagram: @MontaukArtists Association 631-668-8052 Email: MontaukArtists Association@outlook.com

Dear EarthTalk: We used to hear a lot about algae's potential as a renewable source of biofuels. Is it still being cultivated and processed accordingly? ~ P.K., Richmond, VA

In recent years, algae has emerged as a potential renewable and less pollutive en ergy resource. Some species have high levels of fat, carbohydrates and proteins that can produce up to 30 times more energy than other biofuels. And algae, unlike corn and soy based biofuels, can thrive well in a variety of environments (including otherwise unusable waste or brackish water). Combined, the high energy content and abundance of algae make it a promising alternative to current fuel sources.

Some companies, including the low carbon energy research organization, Decerna, experimented with algae, hoping it could be produced at an industrial level. They cul tivated it in arti icial light, feeding it a mixture of glycerol, yeast and various chemicals. They then extracted the functional fats and converted them into biodiesel. The re searchers calculated the energy required during each stage of the process and the car bon emissions produced from burning the resulting biodiesel. They concluded that the production process required more energy than the inal product generates, and that total emissions produced during the production and combustion phases of the algae surpassed those of traditional petroleum diesel.

It was also learned that the extraction of the algae’s biomolecules may involve the use of harsh chemicals or solvent, and that the growth of algae may also require chem icals like fertilizers and pesticides, which can have adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems if they get into surrounding water bodies through runoff, or if they accumulate in the algae biomass. Mechanical proce dures require fewer chemicals but are less effective at separating the diverse array of materials within the algae. Also, cultivation of algae on a large scale uses large amounts of electricity as it often relies on arti icial lighting to ensure optimal and controlled growth conditions. Moreover, the space required to grow and process algae on a commercial scale can also be a signi icant environmental con cern. Large scale algae cultivation fa cilities often occupy substantial land areas or require dedicated infrastruc ture such as ponds, bioreactors or photobioreactors.

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A researcher holds up laminaria saccharina sugar kelp algae in Southeast Alaska. Credit: David Csepp, NOAA/NMFS/AKFSC/Auke Bay Lab.

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Corvi, Mary Daunt, Sally Richardson

Fay Lansner, Mustafa Maluka

The End II MAA Group Show

Despite the promise that algae holds, there is a clear need for technological advancements across the entire supply chain. Techniques for seaweed cultivation, har vesting and transportation must be made more ef icient. Several laboratories, such as the National Renewable En ergy Laboratory and the Las Alamos National Laboratory, have been cultivating and manipulating particular strains of algae to genetically maximize the production of fuel biomolecules and other bioproducts. Additionally, im provements in pre treatment methods, co digestion processes, and the development of eco friendly extrac tion techniques are essential. Furthermore, advance ments in fuel conversion technologies are necessary to ensure that the algae is economically viable and able to be implemented into the current infrastructure. With these changes, perhaps we will see the rise of algae based biofuels in the future.

For More Information: www.sciencedirect.com/science/article /pii/S006522962100015X www.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35332453/ www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/ fnut.2022.1029841/full www.sciencedirect.com/science/article /pii/S0048969722057886

Dear EarthTalk: What is so called “embodied carbon” and what percent of our greenhouse gas emissions does it make up? And more important, how can we reduce it? ~ Mike O., Durham, NC

As the process of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions continues to grow in importance, the build ing operations industry has been working hard on lim iting theirs. The problem is that this industry typically targets operational carbon rather than embodied car bon. Operational carbon is the sum of the carbon pro duced over the lifetime of a building and includes things like lighting, heating, ventilation and general power usage throughout the building. On the other hand, em bodied carbon is all of the emissions that are created during the process of constructing a building. Embod ied carbon is associated with the harvesting, manufac turing, transportation, installation, maintenance and disposal of building materials.

Buildings in general tend to account for at least 39 percent of annual global carbon emissions. At least a quarter of these emissions are the result of embodied carbon. Cement alone is responsible for around eight percent of the world’s CO2 emissions. The production

of iron and steel emits roughly the same number of emissions. These carbon intensive materials are large contributors of embodied carbon.

There are some measures that have already been taken in ef forts to reduce embodied carbon. The In lation Reduction Act, which was passed by Congress in 2022, includes six sections that address the embodied carbon of construction materials. For exam ple, section 60112 gave $250 mil lion to the EPA to develop a program to help support enhanced standardization, measurement, reporting and veri ication of embodied carbon of construction materials and products. Overall, these sections of the In lation Reduction Act gave money to various government organizations to help transition to lower carbon materials.

To reduce embodied carbon, the building industry will have to make operational changes. One key way to

do that is to design buildings in a way that minimizes the number of materials needed. Companies can also replace carbon intensive materials like concrete and steel with greener options like sustain ably grown wood. Repurpos ing existing buildings instead of building new ones can also reduce embodied carbon. Another way to limit embod ied carbon is to use greener construction equipment. The traditional diesel powered equipment so commonly used in construction accounts for roughly three percent of embodied carbon in new construction projects. There are some equipment man ufacturers that are developing zero emission construc tion equipment. Liebherr, the German Swiss equipment manufacturer, has developed an electric crane that re leases no emissions and still performs on par with the traditional diesel equipment.

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This year, Father’s Day is celebrated on Sunday, June 16th. But, did you know that Father’s Day did not become a national holiday until 1972? Why did it take so long to pass into law (un like Mother’s Day, which was quickly embraced)? Why was it con troversial at one time? Find out.

With America’s history, you might think that a holiday recognizing men would be perfectly acceptable. After all, men dominated American society in the early 20th century. In addition, a “Father’s Day” or day that recognizes the role of fathers in the family is an ancient tradition. In history books, there is mention of a Southern European tradition dating back to 1508.

Certainly, in modern days, we do not give Father’s Day a second thought. It’s been over 50 years since President Richard Nixon’s administration declared the third Sunday in June a day to recognize and honor the role of fathers in society (that occurred in 1972).

Interestingly, Father’s Day was not immediately accepted when it was pro posed. Why not?

Mother’s Day came irst (it was of icially recognized in 1914), so men in the early 1900s associated such a tribute to women and found the idea too effeminate to their liking. To be fair, Mother’s Day was couched in terms of femininity. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson called Mother’s Day a way to recognize “that tender, gentle army—the mothers of America.”

Men viewed the idea of Father’s Day as similar to Mother’s Day, which was pop ular with lorists; for fathers, it didn’t have the same sentimental appeal. As one historian writes, they “scoffed at the holiday’s sentimental attempts to domesticate manliness with lowers and gift giving, or they derided the proliferation of such holidays as a commercial gimmick to sell more products—often paid for by the father himself.”

Also, according to Lawrence R. Samuel, the author of American Fatherhood: A Cultural History, men had a different role in the family during the irst half of that century. It was patriarchal, so they felt that a special day to exalt fatherhood was a rather silly idea, when it was mothers who were underappreciated.

However, that sentiment changed over time for several reasons.

The irst known Father’s Day service occurred in Fairmont, West Virginia, on July 5, 1908, after hundreds of men died in the worst mining accident in U.S. history.

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Cindy Clifford, President of “Heart of Riverhead Civic Association,” organized a gathering of people at the Riverhead Library, to commemorate “Holocaust Remem brance Day” on May 6.

“We wanted people to tell their stories, or their family’s stories, and we wanted to hear from anyone who also felt persecuted for whatever reason,” she said before the event. “The mission of the Riverhead Civic As sociation is to bring people together, and to have community building events.”

About 40 people attended, to hear about 10 speakers share stories, poems, diaries, and their thoughts. Ethel Sus sman, of South Jamesport, read about Anne Frank, whose diary during the Nazi occupation recounted how things changed for her. The Jews were forbidden to use street cars or ride in private cars, they could shop only in Jewish owned stores, they were forbidden to have any type of entertainment or athletics, to swim in pools, to ride bikes, to visit Christians, and to sit in a garden after 8 pm.

Susan Semerade read “Poetry of the Holocaust” and also one of her poems called, “Lifting the Cloud of Darkness.” She said later that, “It’s very hard not to get emotional when you read these poems.”

Graham Diamond, of Aquebogue, an author of 20 books on historical iction, sci i and fantasy, read from his book, “Maybe You Will Survive,” the

story of Aron Goldfarb. Aron was 15 years old when the Nazis invaded his hometown in Poland, and dur ing that time his parents, his two brothers, and two sisters were slain. He and another brother were taken to a forced labor camp where they managed to escape and hide in underground holes on the grounds of an estate controlled by the Gestapo. Aron and his brother eventually came to New York City, where Aron worked in a leather shop, and

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Cindy Clifford

Graham Diamond

WOMEN’S HUMOR AT STICKS AND STONES COMEDY CLUB

by Debbie Tuma

In honor of Mother’s Day, women comics stirred up laughter at the Sticks and Stones Comedy Club, newly located at the Southampton Cultural Center. About 100 people turned out to enjoy this elegant and intimate new theater venue at the center on May 11.

The lineup of comedians included Joy Behar, long time comedian and host of The View, who lives in the Hamptons. She said she is not doing so much stand up comedy now, but focusing on her writing. She read some humorous monologues she wrote about her former days as a high school teacher in Long Island. Another well known comedian, Angela LaGreca, an award winning producer and writer, having worked at the TODAY show and The Meredith Vieira Show, joked that she was “born hyper” and made a great auctioneer. She joked about Botox in the Hamptons, “everyone has so much work done out here...they want to laugh but they can’t.” She did imitations of Cher, Julie Andrews and Barbra Streisand, and shared her own amazing voice, singing “Ave Maria.” “My family got me to sing at all our events,” she added.

Joe Winchell, the one male comedian, was the host. He has appeared at comedy clubs all over Long Island and New York City. He has a podcast on YouTube named “Millennial Stoner.” He introduced several other Long Island comics including Rosanne

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Joy Behar

Julie Ratner, Abby Russell, and Angela LaGreca

Joe Winchell, Bridget Kavanagh, and Rosanne Sorrentino

Mazatlán, Mexico: The 'Pearl of the Paci ic'

Nestled on the western coast of Mexico within Sinaloa's vibrant state, Mazatlán shines as the 'Pearl of the Paci ic.' This unique city offers the dual charm of a historic colonial town and a lively beach resort, boasting ex tensive stretches of magni icent beaches along the Paci ic Ocean and delightful weather, particularly in the gentle winter season! Our travels brought us here dur ing a 12 day historical excursion of the Baja Peninsula and the Sea of Cortez aboard the ms Volendam, where we basked in the splendid mid December climate. Holland America Line is well regarded for its port intensive itineraries and expertise in docking or tendering into smaller harbors that larger vessels cannot access.

The term 'Mazatlán' originates from the Nahuatl language, meaning "place of deer." Established by Spanish conquistadors in 1531, the region was already home to numerous native communities. By the mid 1800s, Mazatlán welcomed a surge of German settlers. Subsequently, the town evolved into an essential seaport, facil itating imports for the neighboring precious metal mines. It also served as the cap ital of Sinaloa between 1859 and 1873. Today, Mazatlán is celebrated for its vibrant cultural and artistic scene, in addition to being a sought after beachside get away with resorts dotting its coastline. Travelers can take a car ferry across the Gulf of California from Mazatlán to La Paz in Baja California Sur, and the city is accessible via the General Rafael Buelna International Airport.

The pillars of Mazatlán's econ omy are tourism and isheries, boasting the second largest ishing leet in Mex ico. The city's seafood industry prima rily focuses on shrimp and tuna. The irst hotel in Mazatlán featuring an in house restaurant was the Canton La Fonda, established in 1850 by Chinese immigrant Luen Sing, who named it the

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YOUR ROAD -TRIP CHECKLIST

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel

Making your family car ready for your vacation excursions should be a priority to make it more cost ef icient. Maintenance is a vital part of auto ef iciency and one should make sure the car is in tip top shape before a lengthy journey. Have your car checked by your mechanic and tuned so it is ready for driving long distances away from home. The cost of this check up will save you money on fuel consumption when your car is running at its peak. When is the last time you changed the oil, air ilter, and any hoses? Make sure you have your cooling system checked to make sure your car does not over heat while driving. Tires that are in excellent condition are highly im portant for your personal safety and for a comfortable ride. Read the manual that comes with your automo bile to know the proper in lation pressure for your ve hicle. Check this pressure every few weeks during normal driving and several times during a vacation. Generally the best time to check your tires are when they are cold. Tires that are under in lated may over heat and cause a blowout or loss of control. Recent government recommendations suggest replacing your tires more frequently than once was estimated. Whether or not you put high mileage on your car, ex perts say that tires eventually “dry out” and should be replaced more frequently than previous standards. Ask the dealership or a tire salesperson for their rec ommendation that its your car.

Fuel Costs:

One of the best rules for saving on fuel is the eas iest and that is to stay within the posted speed limit. Driving faster simply eats up more fuel and that is a fact. Enjoy the scenery, take in the sights, and arrive safely, which is the most impor tant part of your trip. Avoid quick starts and stops while driv ing. Sudden surges and quick stops continue to gobble up fuel unnecessarily. Try to lighten

The Origins of Memorial Day

Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with lowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared it should be May 30. It is believed the date was chosen because lowers would be in bloom all over the country.

The irst large observance was held that year at Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washing ton, D.C. The ceremonies centered around the mourning draped veranda of the Ar

lington mansion, once the home of Gen. Robert E. Lee. Various Washington of icials, including Gen. and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant, presided over the ceremonies. After speeches, children from the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphan Home and members of the GAR made their way through the cemetery, strewing lowers on both Union and Con federate graves, reciting prayers and singing hymns.

Local Observances Claim To Be First

Local springtime tributes to the Civil War dead already had been held in various places. One of the irst occurred in Columbus, Miss., April 25, 1866, when a group of women visited a cemetery to decorate the graves of Confederate soldiers who had fallen in battle at Shiloh. Nearby were the graves of Union soldiers, neglected because they were the enemy. Disturbed at the sight of the bare graves, the women placed some of their lowers on those graves, as well. Today, cities in the North and the South claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day in 1866. Both Macon and Columbus, Ga., claim the title, as well as Richmond, Va. The village of Boalsburg, Pa., claims it began there two years earlier. A stone in a Carbondale, Ill., cemetery carries the statement that the irst Decoration Day ceremony took place there on April 29, 1866. Carbondale was the wartime home of Gen. Logan. Approximately 25 places have been named in connection with the origin of Memorial Day, many of them in the South where most of the war dead were buried.

Of icial Birthplace Declared

In 1966, Congress and President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, N.Y., the “birthplace” of Memorial Day. There, a ceremony on May 5, 1866, honored local vet erans who had fought in the Civil War. Businesses closed and residents lew lags at half staff. Sup porters of Waterloo’s claim say earlier observances in other places were either informal, not community wide or one time events. By the end of the 19th cen tury, Memorial Day ceremonies were being held on May 30 throughout the nation. State legislatures passed proclamations designating the day, and the Army and Navy adopted regulations for proper obser vance at their facilities. It was not until after World War I, however, that the day was expanded to honor those who have died in all American wars. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress, though it is still often called Dec oration Day. It was then also placed on the last Mon day in May, as were some other federal holidays.

Some States Have Confederate Observances Many Southern states also have their own days for honoring the Confederate dead. Mississippi celebrates Confederate Memorial Day on the last Monday of April, Alabama on the fourth Monday of April, and Georgia on April 26. North and South Carolina observe it on May 10, Louisiana on June 3 and Tennessee calls

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that date Confederate Decoration Day. Texas cele brates Confederate Heroes Day January 19 and Vir ginia calls the last Monday in May Confederate Memorial Day.

Gen. Logan’s order for his posts to decorate graves in 1868 “with the choicest lowers of spring time” urged: “We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. ... Let pleasant paths invite the com ing and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the pres ent or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic.”

DARK ELEGY

The crowd attending the irst Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cem etery was approximately the same size as those that attend today’s observance, about 5,000 people. Then, as now, small American lags were placed on each grave — a tra dition followed at many national cemeteries today. In recent years, the custom has grown in many families to decorate the graves of all departed loved ones.

The origins of special services to honor those who die in war can be found in antiquity. The Athenian leader Pericles offered a tribute to the fallen heroes of the Peloponnesian War over 24 centuries ago that could be applied today to the 1.1 million Americans who have died in the nation’s wars: “Not only are they commemorated by columns and inscrip tions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them, graven not on stone but in the hearts of men.”

To ensure the sacri ices of America’s fallen heroes are never forgotten, in De cember 2000, the U.S. Congress passed and the president signed into law “The Na tional Moment of Remembrance Act,” P.L. 106 579, creating the White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance. The commission’s charter is to “encourage the people of the United States to give something back to their country, which provides them so much freedom and opportunity” by encouraging and coordi nating commemorations in the United States of Memorial Day and the National Mo ment of Remembrance.

For years, Artist Suse Lowenstein has opened her lovely secluded home and sculpture garden each day, right here in Montauk, for visitors to experience her very personal work of art DARK ELEGY. Inspired by the loss of her eldest son, Alexander, in the tragedy of Pan Am light 103, from London to NY that went down over Lockerbie, Scotland in an act of terrorism, killing 270 people; this ex hibit is a memorial to all those who have lost their lives to terrorism.

11 East Lake Dr., Montauk Open Daily: 10am 12pm

The National Moment of Remembrance encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day for a minute of silence to re member and honor those who have died in service to the nation. As Moment of Re membrance founder Carmella LaSpada states: “It’s a way we can all help put the memorial back in Memorial Day.”

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HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE...

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later started a fashion company named G III Leather Fashions. It became a public corporation, known as G III Apparel Group, and today it employs thou sands of people in New York City and abroad, and is a multi billion dollar business.

“If one person could do something like this, think what six billion Jews could have done if they had survived,” said Diamond.

The Holocaust stories were emotional...but they should never be forgotten, according to Dr. Kerry Spooner, a college professor of Calverton, and founder of the Sound Justice Initiative, who read about “The 999.” She told how these unmarried young Jewish women were picked up by the Nazis who took them to Auschwitz, Poland to die.

Harley Abrams

read from “Elie Wei sel’s 50th Anniver sary Speech of Liberation of Ausch witz.” He also re called, “When I was 12, someone painted a swastika on our door. I knew what it was, but I never understood this symbol until years later.”

Rabbi Michael Rascoe, of Temple Israel in River head, who was sitting in the audience, said he came to support the program and its speakers. “It’s impor tant that we remember this time and these people,” he said.

Afterward, Nan Peel, of Manorville, said it was “very moving.” “I had to catch my breath,” she said. “It’s so sad to hear how people managed to live through these conditions. And it’s sad that it’s still going on today.”

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your load by packing only what is necessary for the trip, emptying items from the trunk that are not needed. Watch your gauges during your trip, making sure you never get down to a quarter of a tank be fore refueling. Then you will have plenty of time to watch for good prices along the road and not higher prices just because you are near “empty”. This is also important, too, when you are driving in unfamiliar areas and not certain when the next service station will appear. One more tip is to remember to have a well stocked irst aid kit in your car in case of any emergencies. Wishing all travelers a happy and safe journey that lets you discover wonderful memories down the road!

Car Quiz:

1. Who is credited with revolutionizing the process of auto manufacturing?

2. What singer made the commercial See The USA In Your Chevrolet?

3. What car model sold over 20 million vehicles between the years 1938 2003?

4. What was the car model, Plymouth named after? An English university, small town in Michigan, Plymouth Rock, or a road near the factory?

Answers:

1. Entrepreneur Henry Ford created the assembly line in 1913; 2. Dinah Shore; 3. VW Beetle; 4. Plymouth Rock

Rabbi Michael Rascoe

Harley Abrams

STORIES: Springs Library Small Works Show

The Springs Historical Society continues its series SMALL WORKS AT THE LIBRARY. For this third of the small works shows, The Springs Historical Society welcomes guest curator, Springs artist, Bar bara Thomas.

The show will feature small paintings, drawings, photogra phy, sculpture, relief work, and video by a variety of Springs art ists ranging from our notable resident artists Ross Bleckner and Cindy Sherman, to two young artists currently students at East Hampton High School. Proceeds of sales bene it the Springs Community Library upkeep.

This show is titled STORIES, the theme inspired by the li brary setting. The artists explore their work in terms of its ‘story’ the story of its meaning, the story of its making, or a story it invokes. Artists will include a short piece of writing. The work in STORIES hopes to inspire the importance of creative freedom that libraries encourage and protect.

Opening reception for STORIES: Sunday, June 9, 11am 1pm at The Springs Library. The show will be open until Monday, July 8, during library hours. Works are for sale. 25% of sales pro ceeds will go to The Springs Library.

Springs Community Library

1 Parsons Place, East Hampton, NY 11937 631 324 3165 www.springshistoricalsociety.org

East Hampton HS student, Sienna Salamy

The Montauk Sun ~ June 2024 ~

13th Annual

In Pictures

The 13th Montauk Music Festival...A Huge Success

The town was filled and music could be heard from all corners. The opening party hosted by the Westlake Fish House was one of the best yet! Attendees got a great sampling of the bands that then performed throughout the weekend, as well as an abundance of delicious appetizers and sponsor cocktail tastings. From East Lake Drive, and all throughout Westlake, the Harbor and town, and even at Gurney’s on the Old Highway- venues were rocking Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

As usual, when there are so many venues and artists involved, we had a few cancellations and last-minute shuffling. And due to a number of unavoidable concerns, we had to postpone the Main Stage shows.

Fortunately, our host for the Main Stages, The Montauk Yacht Club, was able to reschedule with us for June 29th and 30th. Depending on band availability, we will have the same bands back for either Saturday or Sunday to perform on the big stage - which will be on the great lawn at the Yacht Club overlooking the Montauk harbor.

In the evenings some of the performing bands will also be playing at a few venues around town- creating a festive music filled weekend.

Thanks to our sponsors and hotel sponsors, volunteers, 5 Towns College volunteers, and a special thanks to our Sound Engineer Tarik Solangi and RCF, without whom we wouldn’t have all the great sound.

Please enjoy the following pages of photos from the Festival.

OPENING NIGHT

Alex Cano

Big Rick Energy

Paris Ray

Harlequin View

Virginia Sweet

Miguel Dakota

Calliope Wren

Montaukilia Was In The House!

The Montauk

Grand Folk Railroad

PAUL SNYDER’S JUNE SPORT JOURNAL

It was the last Sunday in April and the Knicks were about to play game 4 of their irst round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Traf ic was light on the 218 mile drive to the Wells Fargo Center. After leaving Montauk around 7am I was north of Philly in the Fishtown neighborhood heading south on 95 at 10:20am. I had made great time. When I pulled into media parking I had more than two hours before the 1pm start time.

Sixers employees were iling in and some fans were tailgating. I illed my empty stomach in the press catering room. It had a table full of Brioche French toast with hot banana syrup in a cast iron pot and thick slices of maple glazed bacon and scrambled eggs in two heated catering trays. There were Bowls full of fresh blackberries, blueberries and strawberries for the French toast. They had a cold sandwich station with different bread, cold cuts and ixings. They also had oatmeal, coffee, tea and a soda machine. With an hour before tip it was time to check out the team’s warming up. As I headed towards the court I walked past David Aldridge, a writer for The Athletic, talking with Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau. Knicks Isaiah Hartenstein and Alec Burks were inishing up their warmup, but I was lucky enough to watch Josh Hart go through his pregame warmup. He systematically took shots one handed close to the basket from different positions eventually moving further away and ending with 3 point shots. It was 12:20pm. I enjoyed meeting Monica McNutt from ESPN and MSG Network during Josh’s warmup. Josh Hart signed a bunch of stuff for fans hanging over the railing before heading into the locker room.

The Knicks were down 10 after the irst quarter 27 17. With 5:30 to go in the irst half Jalen Brunson hit a beautiful turnaround jumper to break a 32 32 tie. Earlier in the second quarter chants of MVP from the loud and substantial Knicks fans were met by many boos when Brunson shot free throws. Brunson was on his way to making Knicks history. With 18 seconds to go in the half he scored the last basket of the half. The Knicks trailed by two 49 47 at halftime. Brunson

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Paul Snyder and Monica McNutt

Jalen Brunson

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As all of you who have been reading my column knows, I’ll do anything to NOT go to the grocery store. As a matter of fact, that’s how I started baking...I didn’t want to go out to get hamburger rolls for dinner one night, so I baked them. That’s how these drop biscuits originated. I had a stew on the stove for dinner (one of the good things about working from home, I can have dinner going in the next room) and was planning on having it with egg noodles. Yep, you guessed it, no egg noodles in the cabinet. So, drop biscuits. Not only didn’t I have to go to the store, but they only take about 20 minutes to make!

I found a recipe, and after working with it for a while, came up with my own version. The original calls for cutting in the cold butter, which I always found to be a hassle. So, I melted it...and it worked! Then I messed around with the leavening, added sugar and made sure all the ingredients are divisible by two, so even small households can use the recipe. As printed, the recipe makes around 10 biscuits...I usually make half since there are only two of us here.

I hope you enjoy these quick, easy, and tasty biscuits.

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They’re great with stews and soups, or just on their own with some butter and a cup of coffee.

Easy Drop Biscuits

INGREDIENTS:

•8 tbls. (1 stick) Unsalter Butter melted

•2 cups All Purpose Flour

•2 tbls. Granulated Sugar

•2 tsp. Baking Powder

•1 tsp. Table Salt

•½ tsp. Baking Soda

•1 cup Buttermilk*

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Have your oven rack in the center position and preheat your oven to 450°.

2. Cut butter into tablespoon pieces and microwave it at 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until it is melted. Set aside to cool.

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the melted butter, whisking all the time until combined. It’s alright if it separates a bit.

5. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients. Using a spoon or spatula, gently fold together wet and dry ingredients together until combined. Don’t overmix as this will make a very dense and dry biscuit (I found that out the hard way).

6. Scoop your batter by a scant ¼ cup and drop on an ungreased, or parchment lined (if you like to save clean up as I do) baking sheet, spacing them about 2” apart.

7. Bake in the preheated 450° oven for 10 12 minutes or until the top begin to turn a light golden brown.

8. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Brushing some additional melted butter over the tops while still warm adds to the experience. Enjoy!

*No Buttermilk? No problem. Put 1 tbls. white vinegar in the bottom of your measuring cup and ill it to the 1 cup line with regular milk. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes. It now has the same acidity as buttermilk and will react with the leavenings.

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ANIMALS OF THE MONTH

LEO: Six-year-old Leo is an outgoing and affectionate boy who always has a smile on his face. This happy pup is housetrained, knows his commands, and walks well on a leash. Leo likes other dogs and boy does he love his toys! He and his sister Lucy were adopted out as puppies and recently came to back to ARF when their family could no longer take care of them. Leo is a complete people person and just wants to be your devoted companion. Help us get Leo back into a home, and if you can, please consider adopting his sister Lucy too.

BELLE: Six-year-old Belle was initially from Puerto Rico and found her way to ARF when her family couldn’t care for her. She is affectionate and quickly warms up to new faces, often seeking attention by rolling around at your feet with her favorite pink toy. Her striking green eyes, super soft coat and delicate white paw markings add to her overall enchanting appearance. This little munchkin has quickly become a staff favorite, and you will surely love her too. Photo of Belle by Kristin L. Gray Photography.

Call 631-537-0400 x203 or visit adoptions@arfhamptons.org

ALL ARF ANIMALS ARE VET CHECKED, SPAYED/NEUTERED, MICROCHIPPED AND UP TO DATE ON ALL VACCINES.

To view all of our adoptable animals, visit: www.arfhamptons.org

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Luen Sing Hotel. By 1864, the city had expanded to encompass three hotels and three restaurants, with more establishments emerging by the end of the 19th century. Presently, Mazatlán's twenty plus miles of sandy shores are a key draw, comple mented by an array of hotels, eateries, bars, and shops. The Malecón, an impressive ive mile boardwalk along the Paci ic, is adorned with mon uments, rotundas, historic structures, and steep cliffs, offering much to explore. However, our visit centered around a day at the beach, and we had arranged a group tour that included a boat ride to Stone Island fol lowing a scenic bus journey with an open air upper deck.

A tractor pulled cart then transported us to a tranquil spot where local ishermen supposedly still rest in ham mocks beneath the stars.

The Isla de la Piedra, or Stone Island, is a celebrated attraction in Mazatlán, boasting one of the world's most extensive coconut groves and a population of roughly 5,000. Our two hour stay on this unspoiled beach involved swimming in clear waters and savoring the

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local fare at La Caleta, a rustic beach eatery. Stone Island epitomizes the idyllic beach experience—lounging in a chair with your feet in the sand, sipping a chilled cerveza, enjoying fresh seafood, and gazing upon the clear turquoise sea. The tour offered a splendid balance of adventure and leisure, providing a wealth of experiences yet ample time to unwind on the island.

After a day at the beach, our sun lit, smiling faces radiated the joy of our seaside escapades. With eager ness, we looked forward to returning to the welcoming embrace of our ship. Aboard, we reveled in the warmth of hot showers, letting the water cas cade over us, rinsing off the day's sandy memories and ocean's salty kisses. Then, attired in our evening best, we gathered for a sumptuous dinner at the Pinnacle Grill. There, amidst the re ined ambiance, we dined with grace, savoring the exquisite lavors of expertly crafted cuisine.

Until next month, when we'll share tales from another captivating corner of the world.

Yours in travel, Ingrid

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PARIS TO HOST SUMMER OLYMPICS

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel

This is the year of the 33rd Olympiad and it will take place from July 26 to August 11 in France, spreading out to 16 other cities besides Paris. I’ve often wondered what the process is to be se lected for the honor of hosting the Olympics and the cost involved in building new arenas, sporting venues, hotels and housing for the competitors, of icials and visitors watch ing the games. To prepare for this event, the host country easily spends billions of dollars for new construction and upgrades to prepare for this world par ticipating contest. For these summer Olympics four other can didates, Hamburg, Budapest, Rome and Los Angeles applied but Paris won the bidding process. This is the ifth time France has hosted the games that were either summer or winter Olympics. It is expected that over 10,500 athletes will com pete in 329 events, offering extended television viewing for those that are excited about watching these champions compete for a medal. There are some new sailing events added this year that include kite surf ing and offshore sailing, plus canoeing. Meanwhile some other sports that were in past Olympics such as baseball, softball and karate will not be included in the Paris games. The motto for the Paris 2024 Olympics is Games wide open!

Speaking French: While some may have studied French in high school or beyond, you’d be surprised how many words are used in everyday English that most of us know their meaning without thinking twice about it. If you say Bon Voyage to friends leaving for vacation, they know you are wishing them a good trip (voyage). Likewise when you travel to someplace exotic you may bring home a souvenir, a reminder of your trip. How about when you send or receive an invitation and see the letters, RSVP with a date next to it. We all know this means the date you are to answer if you will be coming or not. Do you know the words for RSVP are Répondez s’il vous plait, instructing you to please an

swer? These are words spelled the French way and commonly read in literature and in our writing without hesitation. Curious to ind out why our English language, which has a large Germanic base, came to include so much French, the answer is interesting. According to historical background, back in 1066 England was ruled by the Normans after their conquest. The language spoken was Old French, known as Anglo Norman English and it began to be included in the English language where thousands of words and phrases remain today. Many of these words are in our food selections and names of items. How many do you know?

Questions:

1. A paid driver;

2. A dance on toes;

3. Separate items on a menu;

4. Flakey, half moon pastry;

5. Toast cube of bread in salads;

6. A bunch of lowers;

7. Egg dish with illings;

8. A small specialty shop;

9. A coffee shop;

10. To fry in a bit of oil;

11. Female underwear; 12. Craft that mixes paper and glue

Answers: 1. Chauffeur; 2. Ballet; 3. A La carte; 4. Croissant; 5. Crouton; 6. Bouquet; 7. Omelette; 8. Boutique; 9. Café; 10. Sauté; 11. Lingerie; 12. Papier mâché

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June’s “Strawberry” Moon

The full Strawberry Moon rises on Friday, June 21, 2024. Will it be pink? What is the true origin of the name “Strawberry Moon,” and what are some other June Moon names? Learn more!

When to See the Full Strawberry Moon

On the evening of Friday, June 21 — just after sunset — look towards the southeast to watch the full Moon rise gently above the horizon. There, it will appear large and golden hued. June’s full Moon will reach peak illumination at 9:08 P.M. Eastern Time. Why Is It Called the Strawberry Moon?

Full Moon names come from a number of places, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. Historically, names for the full or new Moons were used to track the seasons. Today, we think of Moon names as “nicknames” for the Moon.

June’s full Moon—typically the last full Moon of spring or the irst of summer—has traditionally been called the Strawberry Moon. While strawberries certainly are a red dish pink color and are roundish in shape, the origin of the name “Strawberry Moon” has nothing to do with the Moon’s hue or appearance, despite the evocative imagery. A Moon usually appears reddish when it’s close to the horizon because the light rays must pass through the densest layers of atmosphere.

This “Strawberry Moon” name has been used by Native American Algonquian tribes that live in the northeastern United States as well as the Ojibwe, Dakota, and Lakota peoples to mark the ripening of “June bearing” strawberries that are ready to be gath ered. The Haida term Berries Ripen Moon re lects this as well. As lowers bloom and early fruit ripens, June is a time of great abundance for many.

Alternative June Moon Names

Many cultures over time have used different names for the 12 full moons experi enced each year. Usually, they’re not based on a color, but on a common activity that takes place that time of year.

Blooming Moon (Anishinaabe) is indicative of the lowering season, while Green Corn Moon (Cherokee) and Hoer Moon (Western Abenaki) suggest that it’s time to tend to young crops.

Other names highlight that this is a time of new life: The Tlingit have used the term Birth Moon, referring to the time when certain animals are born in their region (the Pac i ic Northwest). Egg Laying Moon and Hatching Moon are Cree terms that also hint at a time of many animal babies.

Alternative European names for this Moon include the Honey Moon and the Mead Moon. June was traditionally the month of marriage, and is even named after the Roman goddess of marriage, Juno. Following marriage comes the “honeymoon,” which may be tied to this alternative Moon name!

Other Astronomical Events This Month...

June 6 New Moon. The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 12:39 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.

June 20 June Solstice. The June solstice occurs at 20:46 UTC. The North Pole of the earth will be tilted toward the Sun, which will have reached its northernmost position in the sky and will be directly over the Tropic of Cancer at 23.44 degrees north latitude. This is the irst day of summer (summer solstice) in the Northern Hemisphere and the irst day of winter (winter solstice) in the Southern Hemisphere.

* UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is 5 hours ahead of the time in New York when New York is on standard time, and 4 hours ahead when New York is on daylight savings time.

JUNE AT THE

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New Series: Qigong (chee kung)

SERIES: Fridays, May 24, 31; June 7, 14, 21

TIME: 11:45 12:45

CATEGORY: Wellness/Fitness

INSTRUCTOR: Dorothy Mandrakos, Certi ied Yoga Instructor & Reiki Master

COST: FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC REGISTRATION: 631 668 3377

Qigong (pronounced chee kung) is a series of exercises designed to increase strength and vitality. Much like tai chi, movements are slow and luid, which helps reduce stress and anxiety. The class con centrates on the 18 Lohan Hands, an ancient Chinese form passed down from the Shaolin Temple. Each session begins with a full body warm up followed by standing exercises to ease the body into movement, followed by loor exercises on the mat and mindfulness meditations to clear the mind and improve concentration. Bring water & Yoga mat.

June 2024

New Strawberry Moon June 6, 2024. The New Moon in Gemini on June 6, 2024, is a time for new beginnings, renewal, and communication. During this cycle, it's a good idea to assess and improve our social and communication skills, connect with others, and seek new experiences. However, it's essential to maintain a balance between our thoughts and emotions and avoid being emotion ally detached. The Gemini Moon sign in luences organs such as the shoulders, arms, hands, respi ratory system, bronchial tubes, lungs, nervous connections, and blood capillaries. It's essential to care for these organs as they may be more sensi tive during this time. Finally, surgical operations during the New Moon phase are not recom mended.

decisions, and start fresh for personal develop ment. With their symbolic representation of love, luck, and strength, Strawberries serve as a re minder to stay open minded and welcome all of life's adventures and twists.

Gemini (May 22 – June 21) — Happy birthday Gemini! Believe in your thoughts and feelings, even when they hinder your progress towards your goals. Remember that the path to success is never straightforward, and seeking guidance from trusted sources is okay. Sometimes, even a sugges tion from a neutral third party can provide invalu able insight. Never look for trouble; trust your instincts and use common sense to chart your path. With determination and perseverance, you can achieve anything you want.

Cancer (June 22 – July 22) — Time can be your friend. Excellence comes in many forms. A lot is happening here. Once you start measuring your wealth in love, you quickly lose count. Good things emerge when you're passionate about what you do. Work, play, romance, exercise, and meditation are all parts of the mosaic you joyfully assemble.

Instructor Dorothy Mandrakos is a Certi ied Level 2 Forrest Yoga teacher and a Certi ied Reiki Master. A former beauty, health and itness editor at Self, Mademoiselle and Seventeen, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her workshops. www.dorothymandrakos.com

There will be a Full Strawberry Mon on June 21, 2024. The Strawberry Moon in June, named after the wild strawberries that ripen during early summer, is a celestial event of profound symbol ism. In June 2024, it presents a spectacular display, inviting us to embrace its radiant energy for self discovery and spiritual growth. This is an oppor tune time to slow down, make important

Leo (July 23 – August 23) — Let's get down to business. The time has come to decide, so being well prepared is crucial. However, resorting to sneaky tactics to catch up on what you missed is unnecessary. While you play an essential role, re member that this is a team effort, and your team mates may have information you don't.

Virgo (August 24 – September 22) — Try to ex ercise more control over your impulses. When looking for a new job, make sure you explore all the available options and opportunities. Avoid rushing into any decisions and pay close atten tion to details to avoid making any serious mis takes. Remember that you only get one chance, and the consequences of your actions could tar nish your reputation for a long time to come.

Libra (September 23 – October 22) — Your in tuition is a potent tool to guide you toward great opportunities. It's essential to trust your instincts more and have con idence in yourself. Pay atten tion to their subtle hints if you notice someone special in your life showing more interest in you than you might have realized. Don't let the opin ions of jealous friends affect your relationship with that person. Instead, trust your gut feelings and follow your heart.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) — You possess a remarkable quality of being honest and frank about your needs, which is quite impressive to others. You are transparent and what people see in you is the real you. Your greatest strength lies in your vulnerability in today's trustworthy environment. A little charm can work wonders for you. Being honest will help you create some thing unique, even if you have to reinvent the trend yourself.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 22) — You have a brilliant brainstorm that could take you far. Share your ideas with the right people and take advantage of the opportunity in front of you. You are charming and inspiring; an in luen tial person sees that in you. This could be the mo ment you've been waiting for to launch your venture and achieve your dreams.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 20) — To achieve success and inancial gain, engage in meaningful projects that can help you attract suitable people and opportunities. Positivity should guide you always. You may start new ro mantic relationships, but keep yourself grounded in reality. While working towards your goals, learn and discover as much as possible, as it could help you accomplish them. Avoid giving in to your cravings; instead, focus on your exercise regimen. Taking care of yourself will help you feel better and more con ident.

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continued his assault in the 3rd quarter. With 6:50 to go in the third and the Knicks down 61 51 Brunson faked Half Hollows Hills West and Long Island Lutheran’s Tobias Harris into the air before scoring and being fouled by Harris to make it 61 53. Two minutes later Brunson beat Harris again to score going left off the glass to make it 63 60. With 1:33 left in the third Brunson hit a three and tied it with another bucket 76 76 with 5 seconds to go in the third. Brunson continued his attack putting the Knicks up 84 81 with 9 minutes to go in the game with a tough fall away from 7 footer Joel Embiid. Brunson drove the lane and scored against three Sixers to set a personal playoff high of 42 points and put the Knicks up 90 87 with 5:20 to go. With 55 seconds left Jalen put the Knicks up 95 89 scoring his 45th point on a loater in the lane. Brunson ended the game scoring the last point on a free throw with 5 seconds left setting a franchise playoff record with 47 points. He beat Bernard King’s 46 points scored in April 1984. After his historic performance Jalen answered the inal press conference question about how it felt to hear Knicks fans in Philadelphia chanting “MVP… MVP?” saying, “It means that they’re for real…no matter where we are they’re gonna be there…so I’m appreciative…I’m thankful…a lot of these situations wouldn’t be done without them.”

After losing game ive 112 106 in overtime at MSG in NYC on April 30th, the Knicks were playing again in Philadelphia Thursday May 2nd. The NBA set tipoff for 9pm to take advantage of viewership on both East and West coasts. Three billionaire owners of the Sixers had purchased and distributed more than 2,000 tickets to local do gooders for Game 6. In warmups Donte

Aquarius (January 21 – February 19) — Make the most of your spare time at home by giving your living space a new look. Pour your heart and soul into the task and appreciate your home even more. Being proactive not only bene its your living space but also your love life. Experiment with your unique style and add some lirtation to your life. Being lirtatious can make you more excited and help build romantic tension. Give your romantic interest some time to think about you, and don't forget to give some attention to your inances.

Pisces (February 20 – March 20) — Embrace the spotlight con idently and take a deep breath. You've prepared for this moment, and it's your time to shine. Use your existing connections and keep an open mind for new ones. Remember, even if your skills are imper fect, be proud of them and trust yourself. Good luck as everything comes together. Your good intentions will make up for most of your shortcomings.

Aries (March 21 – April 20) — To achieve your goals, it's crucial to maintain an open mind and be willing to share your thoughts and ideas with others. This can help foster better communication and ensure everyone is aligned and working towards the same objective. By sharing your perspectives, you can contribute to a more collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone's ideas are valued. This can also help identify potential roadblocks or challenges that may arise and enable the team to address them proactively. There fore, always keep an open mind and actively partici pate in discussions to help drive success.

Taurus (April 21 – May 21) — Enthusiastically Rise and tackle your day head on. Remember that your pas sion is the key to unlocking the doors of success. Keep in mind that others are watching your every move, so remain alert and strive to make your work appear ef fortless. Re lect on your achievements, and use those experiences to put yourself in a positive mindset.

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DiVincenzo was drilling one 3 pointer after another in front of me. He came out draining two 3’s early. He ended up playing all 48 minutes of game six. He ended up with a playoff career high 23 points. Shooting 5 for 9 from 3 point land. He also handed out 7 assists. The Knicks jumped out to a 14 point irst quarter lead 36 22. Then the Sixers lipped the script winning the second quarter 32 15 to lead 54 51 at halftime. The Knicks won the 3rd quarter 32 29 to tie it 83 83 after 3 quarters. With 35 seconds to go and the score tied 111 111 the Knicks had the ball. DiVincenzo passed it to Brunson who passed it to Hart who passed it back to Brunson who drove to the left corner and threw it back to Hart at the top right of the 3 point line. Hart drained the 3 with 24.4 seconds to

by Lawrence Spiro

June is the traditional bridal month. It is Spring at its best. The sun which is not too hot, shines on the love between our hopeful couple. This poem is written in an “ottava Rima” format. There is no bet ter way to express the highest point of relationship then in this Italian form of poetry. This poem has had its share of applause, so I present it to you once more.

Bride by Lawrence Spiro

Love lays ready her gallant heart to him. He approaches with care and touches her,

play. The Knicks turned the 114 111 lead into a game six 118 115 series win. With DiVincenzo, Hart & Brunson in front of me at the post game press conference I said, “Villanova in the House” then Brunson said, “Say it again” I obliged. Then Jalen said “one more time.” And I replied “Villanova in the HOUSE!” I asked, “how’s it feel being back in Philly taking this place over?” Josh Hart answered, “it felt great…we knew it was going to be a tough environment…a little tougher than last game because there were 2500 seats taken up…we knew it was going to be a battle...we knew it was gonna be a grind… give them credit we knew it was gonna be a tough series…a tough place to play...but a place we’re all

both now and forever in light or dim. Quondam visions yield to her beauty pure, wai ing warmly past over ageless streams. Two to be one under G d each demur. Nature eventuates her lifelong dreams. They move together, all is as it seems.

He looks up to her, he echoes his plea. His time moves quickly from winter to Spring yearning that she will now set his heart free. In his moist hand is love’s eternal ring, as the rose bud nods for the dancing bee. She answers the question to all these things with hand extended, excited for this, she says yes. He laughs, they embrace and kiss.

Cleaved as one, they exchange words worth singing. With beating heart, he trembles with sweet joy. She smiles long of this new beginning knowing now stands a man erstwhile a boy. He thinks of countless thoughts not thinking about summer orapplause fall leaving doer.

She was taught about all of the seasons all the promises and all the reasons.

Pygmalion’s Abandoned Creation by Willow DuBrovin

A void within, desolate null I was, Conscience awakens, thoughts begin to buzz. From bleak darkness to searing light, Time suspended in petrifying plight.

Immobile, insensate, yet thoughts I think, Contemplation ensues, and I begin to shrink.

Scrapes and echoes pierce my core, Sensations sharp, a relentless roar.

What sudden sensations now I feel?

A touch, a hurt, a graze so real?

Smoothed and shaped, I sense my form, Each sculpting stroke a newfound norm.

Senses bloom in my rigid being, Ears, eyes, mouth, sensations freeing. Human eyes meet mine in glee, Molding wet clay, crafting me.

With curious wonder, tirelessly he molds, A hunger intense, his work unfolds. When his artistry once at last is done, Sensations fade, leaving me with none.

My creators eyes linger with severe care, Whispers of perfection, his love in the air. His presence, a constant, a comfort with me, He never strays far, he is all that I see. Every night, he kneels by my side, Praying to Gods, his wishes tied. He wishes of my life, whatever it may mean, Until one day, he no longer is unseen.

A blinding light before me shines, Thoughts no longer in strained con ines. I fall, dazed, confused in haze, Nerves shiver with petrifying blaze.

As quickly as sensations came to light, The pain fades, leaving with light. Feeling new, feeling fresh, I seek my creator, Reaching for me, my sacred anchor.

Tears glisten in his eyes so bright, I'm all that's perfect in his sight. He showers me with love, teaches life's lore, Peace settles, strife exists no more.

I am all he wants, he all I need, Once a void, his touch has me freed. Blessed with life, upon me he bestowed, Together, one, perfectly enclosed.

Created for him, I'm his design, So my love pours, an endless line.

A perfect woman, he claims of me, Why that his eyes begin to lee?

If I am his, his steadfast foundation, Why this sense of abandoned creation? No more loving linger, a distance grows, A forgotten desire, his absence shows.

My coveted beauty, has it worn his gaze? Crafted for him, a design once crazed. Why seek others when I stand right here? Forgotten fondness, a void draws near.

For what life if not entangled?

Abandoned heart, my existence mangled. My newborn form crumbles with cracks embrace, The void returns, taking my loveless forsaken place.

I once again a desolate void within, Returning to the lonely state I once had been.

As my conscience slips away into the solum above, Never again will I mistake desire for love.

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MANHATTAN:

NW 52nd/LEXINGTON AVE.

SE 34th/7th AVE. (MACY’S)

NE 34th/7th AVE. (MACY’S)

SW 50th/PARK AVE.

MID NO. 50th/PARK AVE.

NE 46th/PARK AVE.

SW 46th/LEXINGTON AVE.

NW 45th/LEXINGTON AVE.

SE 44th/LEXINGTON AVE.

SW 42nd/LEXINGTON AVE.

NE 41st/LEXINGTON AVE.

NE 39th/MADISON AVE.

NE 42nd/FIFTH AVE.

NE 36th/FIFTH AVE.

NE 35th/FIFTH AVE.

NE 39th/PARK AVE.

NW 40th/PARK AVE.

SW 41st/PARK AVE.

SE 40th/PARK AVE.

MID NO. 42nd/LEXINGTON AVE.

SW 43rd/SECOND AVE.

SE 42nd/SECOND AVE.

SW 42nd/SECOND AVE.

MID SO. 42nd/THIRD AVE.

NW 41st/SECOND AVE.

NW 39th/THIRD AVE.

SW 40th/THIRD AVE.

NW 40th/THIRD AVE.

NE 40th/THIRD AVE.

SE 41st/THIRD AVE.

NW 41st/THIRD AVE.

SE 42nd/THIRD AVE.

NW 42nd/THIRD AVE.

SW 43rd/THIRD AVE.

SE 43rd/THIRD AVE.

SE 44th/THIRD AVE.

SW 47th/THIRD AVE.

NW 53rd/THIRD AVE.

NE 61st/MADISON AVE.

NW 67th/MADISON AVE.

SE 79th/MADISON AVE.

SW 80th/MADISON AVE.

NORTH FORK LOCATIONS:

GALA FRESH SUPERMARKET

795 OLD COUNTRY RD., RIVERHEAD

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOT

2012 OLD COUNTRY RD., RIVERHEAD

JAMESPORT VINEYARD

1216 MAIN RD., RIVERHEAD

HILTON GARDEN INN

2038 OLD COUNTRY RD., RIVERHEAD

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

1707 OLD COUNTRY RD., RIVERHEAD

HYATT

451 E. MAIN ST., RIVERHEAD

RIVERHEAD FREE LIBRARY

330 COURT ST., RIVERHEAD

RG/NY WINERY

6025 SOUND AVE., RIVERHEAD

INDIGO HOTEL

1830 W. MAIN ST., RIVERHEAD

MARTHA CLARA VINEYARDS

6025 SOUND AVE., RIVERHEAD

HAMPTON COFFEE COMPANY

272 MAIN RD., AQUEBOGUE

LARRYS LIGHTHOUSE MARINA

229 MEETING HOUSE CREEK RD., AQUEBOGUE

BAYVIEW FARMS

894 MAIN RD., AQUEBOGUE

PECONIC BAY VINEYARDS

31320 MAIN RD., CUTCHOGUE

KING KULLEN:

31525 MAIN RD., CUTCHOGUE

25 EASTPORT MANOR RD., EASTPORT

472 LAKE AVE., ST. JAMES

460 COUNTY RD. 111, MANORVILLE

PAUMANOK VINEYARDS

1074 MAIN RD., AQUEBOGUE

MACARI WINERY

150 BERGEN AVE., MATTITUCK

JAN'S CHINESE REST

10095 MAIN RD., MATTITUCK

RAPHAEL WINERY

39390 MAIN RD., PECONIC

PINDAR VINEYARD

39935 MAIN RD., PECONIC

GREENPORT HARBOR BREWERY

42155 MAIN RD., PECONIC

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Limiting operational carbon is important, but it’s also important to remember all of the carbon that comes from the processes prior to buildings being operational. The processes behind the scenes still emit CO2. Limiting embodied carbon needs to be prioritized on par with the emissions that come from typical building operations.

Dear EarthTalk: What are the environmental/climate bene its (or drawbacks) of the In lation Reduction Act? ~ David Montague, via email

Homeowners can reap increasing tax bene its for installing solar panels thanks to the In lation Reduction Act. Credit:

The In lation Reduction Act (IRA), a bill passed by the Biden Administration in 2022 to bolster the U.S. economy, was especially notable for its unprecedented investments in clean energy and climate health. Setting $369 billion aside for climate investments, the IRA incentivizes citizens to implement and invest in renewable energy by increasing tax bene its to homes with installed solar panels and battery storage equipment, and by giving substantial funding to clean energy companies. The bill’s efforts were predicted to bring $3 trillion into renewable energy, open up 170,000 new jobs within the industry, and increase the sales of electric vehicles.

WOLFER ESTATE VINEYARDS

139 SAGG RD., SAGAPONACK

IGA SUPERMARKETS:

54560 MAIN RD., SOUTHOLD

101 SOUTH ST., GREENPORT

THE MARKET

44 FRONT ST., GREENPORT

GREENPORT LIQUORS

Climate analysts initially projected that America’s greenhouse gas emissions would be cut roughly 40 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 due to the IRA’s funding of clean energy, with an aver age of 46 to 79 gigawatts of carbon free energy predicted to be added to America’s electrical grid annually. The IRA puts additional priority on making clean energy more affordable for disadvantaged communities and lower income households by increasing tax bene its for spe ci ic areas and families to start establishing clean energy within their communities. Imple menting clean energy in disadvantaged com munities may assist in mitigating the harmful air pollution in those areas, and in reducing their carbon footprints.

132 FRONT ST., GREENPORT ORIENT FERRY

41270 MAIN RD., ORIENT

THE MENHADEN HOTEL

209 FRONT ST., GREENPORT

SOUTH FORK LOCATIONS:

BEACH BAKERY

112 MAIN ST., WESTHAMPTON BEACH

CVS

87-131 SUNSET AVE., WESTHAMPTON BEACH

BEST MARKET

70 SUNSET AVE., WESTHAMPTON BEACH

DUCKWALK VINEYARD

231 MONTAUK HWY., WATER MILL

STOP & SHOP:

194 W. MONTAUK HWY., HAMPTON BAYS

167 MAIN ST., SOUTHAMPTON

67 NEWTOWN LN., EAST HAMPTON WILD BY NATURE

252 W. MONTAUK HWY., HAMPTON BAYS

KING KULLEN

52 E. MONTAUK HWY., HAMPTON BAYS

HAMPTON JITNEY

395 CTY. RT. 39, SOUTHAMPTON

SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL

240 MEETING HOUSE LN., SOUTHAMPTON

CITARELLAS

20 HAMPTON RD., SOUTHAMPTON

KING KULLEN

2044 MONTAUK HWY., BRIDGEHAMPTON

STARBUCKS COFFEE

2488 MONTAUK HWY., BRIDGEHAMPTON

CITARELLAS

2209 MONTAUK HWY., BRIDGEHAMPTON

EAST HAMPTON LIBRARY

159 MAIN ST., EAST HAMPTON

THE CLUBHOUSE

174 DANIELS HOLE RD., EAST HAMPTON

CORCORAN GROUP, RE

140 MAIN ST., EAST HAMPTON

DIME BANK

8 GINGERBREAD LN., EAST HAMPTON

CHASE BANK

66 MAIN ST., EAST HAMPTON

CORCORAN GROUP, RE

51 MAIN ST., EAST HAMPTON

CITARELLA’S MARKET

2 PANTIGO RE., EAST HAMPTON

GOLDBERG’S BAGELS

100 PANTIGO PL., EAST HAMPTON

IGA

92 MAIN ST., EAST HAMPTON

JOHN PAPA’S CAFE

18 PARK PL., EAST HAMPTON

EAST HAMPTON LIBRARY

159 MAIN ST., EAST HAMPTON

SOTHEBY’S

6 MAIN ST., EAST HAMPTON IGA SUPMARKET

MONTAUK HWY., AMAGANSETT

SUFFOLK COUNTY (OTHERS):

STOP & SHOP:

351 MERRICK RD., AMITYVILLE

533 MONTAUK HWY., BAYSHORE

3126 JERICHO TPKE., EAST NORTHPORT

400 UNION BLVD., WEST ISLIP

60 WALL ST., HUNTINGTON

1100 EAST JERICHO TPKE., HUNTINGTON

2650 SUNRISE HWY., EAST ISLIP

454 FORT SALONGA RD., NORTHPORT

575 MONTAUK HWY., WEST BABYLON

88 GOLDING AVE., WEST BABYLON

400 UNION BLVD., WEST ISLIP

BAGEL BOSS

555 MONTAUK HWY., BAY SHORE SHOPRITE

1960 DEER PARK AVE., DEER PARK

KING KULLEN:

25 EASTPORT MANOR RD., EASTPORT

460 COUNTY RT. 111, MANORVILLE NORTH SHORE FARMS

1235 ROUTE 454, HAUPPAUGE

WILD BY NATURE

369 W. MAIN ST., HUNTINGTON

KEY FOOD

66 INDIAN HEAD RD., KINGS PARK FERRY TERMINAL

102 W. BROADWAY, PORT JEFFERSON

BAGEL FACTORY

615 MONTAUK HWY., WEST BABYLON BEST FARM

9 UDALL RD., WEST ISLIP WILD BY NATURE

478A UNION AVE., WEST ISLIP

NASSAU COUNTY LOCATIONS:

STOP & SHOP:

702 HICKSVILLE RD., MASSAPEQUA

65 SHORE RD., PORT WASHINGTON

EAST NORWICH BAGELS

1011 ROUTE 106, EAST NORWICH

CHRISTINA’S EPICURE

1015 OYSTER BAY RD., EAST NORWICH

EAST NORWICH DELI

1004 OYSTER BAY RD., EAST NORWICH

LOCUST VALLEY MARKET

220 BIRCH HILL RD., LOCUST VALLEY

KING KULLEN

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As of now, fossil fuels are reaching record levels of development and usage in the U.S., while only 32 gigawatts of carbon free energy, a tri ling amount in the scheme of things, have been added to the grid per year due to project delays, supply issues and the resistance of local communities. Many supporters of the bill argue that it was right to secure energy security for the American economy and its citizens via fossil fuels, since the clean energy industry is still de veloping a greater capacity for energy output. However, it could just as easily be argued that discouraging the continued development of oil and gas could have accelerated the clean energy industry’s projects and growth. The IRA is un deniably an economic bill irst, and an environ mental bill second. But while environmentalists may have their issues with the inal outcome, let’s remember that the IRA is still the single largest climate bill ever passed in U.S. history.

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comfortable with” The Knicks are heading to Indianapolis to play the Pacers in game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semi inals with a 3 2 lead as I send my playoff Journal in for publishing. Hopefully they’re playing in the Eastern Conference Finals when you read this. https://x.com/sny_knicks/status/1786252209845321872

After covering the NBA playoffs, I shifted to the NCAA Division 1 lacrosse tournament. On May 11th I drove 341 miles to SECU Stadium at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD for a 7:30pm start of the Maryland Princeton irst round playoff game. Maryland dominated Princeton. They lead 4 1 in the rain after the irst quarter. The Terps exploded with 7 second quarter goals to lead 11 3 at halftime. Princeton managed to outscore MD 3 1 in the third quarter, but Maryland won the fourth quarter 4 2 for a 16 8 win. Eric Spanos led the Terps with 4 goals. Jack Koras and Eric Malever had 3 goals each. Daniel Kelly and Daniel Maltz had two goals each. Owen Murphy and Ryan Siracusa added a goal each to round out Maryland’s scoring. Nate Kabiri had 3 goals for Princeton. Colin Burns, Coulter Mackesy, Lucas Stanat, Tucker Wade and Marquez White each added a goal to round out the Tigers scoring.

The next day I was at Johns Hopkins University’s Homewood Field for a irst round game between the Hopkins Blue Jays and the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. It was the 36th time the two had

played each other. Hopkins led the series 24 11 which dates back to 1889. The last time the two teams played was 1925 when Hopkins won 3 2. The game was slated to start at noon but was delayed twice by weather delays. The noon start became 12:48pm after the irst delay. The teams played for just over 16 minutes before the second weather delay in the second quarter with the score tied 2 2. Andrew Kelly’s goal got Lehigh on the board irst. Matt Collison’s goal tied it 1 1. Quinn Armstrong scored to put Lehigh up 2 1 before Collison tied it 2 2 before the second weather delay. Hopkins got goals from Jacob Angelus and Casey McDermott from Rochester to lead 4 2 with 11:44 to go in the half. Lehigh’s Armstrong got his 2nd goal to

make it 4 3. Garrett Degnon scored for Hopkins with 9:21 left in the half to make it 5 3 Hopkins. Andrew Kelly got his 2nd goal for Lehigh to close the half with Hopkins up 5 4. The second half started with Grant Rodny getting Lehigh even 5 5 with a goal 44 seconds into the third quarter. Hopkins reeled off 3 straight goals to make it 8 5 with 7:13 left in the third. Collison started the run with his 3rd goal followed by Jonathan Peshko getting his irst goal and Angelus getting his third goal. With 5:11 to go in the third it was time for a Lehigh run. They scored four straight goals between the end of the third quarter and the beginning of the fourth to make the score 9 8 with 10:48 left. Aidan Decker, Scott Cole, Armstrong (his 3rd) and Kelly (his 2nd) got the goals for Lehigh. Degnon got his second goal for Hopkins followed by Cole getting his second Lehigh goal and the score was 10 9 Lehigh up with 6:41 left. Hopkins turned the lights out for Lehigh at this point with four straight goals highlighted by defenseman Scott Smith scoring with a shot from 55 yards away from his end of ield with 3:11 to go after Lehigh’s goalie Nick Pecora from Congers, NY left his net open to help his team do a 10 man ride. The other Hopkins goals were from Peshko(his 2nd), Collison(his 4th) and Dylan Bauer’s irst goal. Hopkins won the weather delayed shootout 13 10. They move on to the NCAA quarter inals at Towson, MD on Sunday May 19th. I’ll be covering the #1 seed Notre Dame vs. #8 Georgetown and #2 Duke vs. #7 Maryland at Hofstra Saturday May 18th. When this Journal comes out we will know who the Final Four teams are for the semi inals at Lincoln Financial Field in where else but Philadelphia on May 25th.

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Brain Waves...

Music is a Moral Law

Music Can Change the World Because it Can Change People – Bono

Just in time for the festival that celebrates music, musicians and their audiences, we inherently know what science tells us, music is good for our brain.

In addition to activating almost all our brain networks, those that listen to music regularly have lower levels of depression, anxiety and a higher overall sense of well being. When we are exposed to music at an early age, our brain health is considered better than not being exposed to music. Regularly engaging with music via listening or playing is correlated to feeling happier and cognitively more capable.

How is this possible? The auditory cortex is activated by music, which rests by the ears in the temporal lobes, and the emotional and memory centers of the brain are also synchronized. Notice the wave of feelings you may have when hearing certain music, similarly, to smelling something familiar from childhood that brings back memories. Our motor system is also energized by music, long before our physical movements follow of staying in rhythm to what we are listening to. Have you ever run faster or worked out harder when listening to the right music? Most of all it is important to keep listening.

Like our muscles, our brain needs our pathways to have a consistent workout which includes engaging in music on a regular basis (more live music, please)! Our brain is an ef icient machine, just like practicing another language so you do not lose momentum, music can keep your brain strong, happy and healthy. While boosting the overall quality of our life, music plays a role in promoting our well being as much as being social can, which is why social events that include music are a major factor in maximizing our health bene its from both.

If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music. – Albert Einstein

Music may be the number one mechanism to access memories, emotions and associations more than any other catalyst. While language activates speci ic thoughts, music is the best tool for accessing feelings. Have you also realized how many songs you know all the words to, and why when we need to remember something it is better when we can sing it? Speci ic child studies show we remember 90% of what we hear in music, 40% of what we read and 10% of what we are told. There a reason the chorus of a song is called the hook, the part you will remember the most from any given song. Music taps into the most primitive parts of our brain and inds a way to coordinate all the regions, harmoniously of course. Music is a moral law. It gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, light to the imagination, a charm to sadness, and life to everything. It is the essence of order, and leads to all that is good, just and beautiful, of which it is the invisible, but nevertheless dazzling, passionate, and eternal form (Plato).

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Grace Golden Clayton, the daughter of a dedicated minister, proposed a service to honor all fathers, espe cially those who had died. However, the observance did not become an annual event, and it was not pro moted; very few people outside of the local area knew about it. Meanwhile, across the entire country, another woman was inspired to honor fathers …

In 1909, Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Wash ington, was inspired by Anna Jarvis and the idea of Mother’s Day. Her father, William Jackson Smart, a farmer and Civil War veteran, was also a single parent who raised Sonora and her ive brothers by himself, after his wife Ellen died giving birth to their youngest child in 1898. While attending a Mother’s Day church service in 1909, Sonora, then 27 years old, came up with the idea.

Within a few months, Sonora had convinced the Spokane Ministerial Association and the YMCA to set aside a Sunday in June to celebrate fathers. She pro posed June 5, her father’s birthday, but the ministers

chose the third Sunday in June so that they would have more time after Mother’s Day (the second Sunday in May) to prepare their sermons. Thus, on June 19, 1910, the irst Father’s Day events commenced: So nora delivered presents to handicapped fathers, boys from the YMCA decorated their lapels with fresh cut roses (red for living fathers, white for the deceased), and the city’s ministers devoted their homilies to fa therhood.

The widely publicized events in Spokane struck a chord that reached all the way to Washington, D.C., and Sonora’s celebration put the idea on the path to becoming a national holiday. However, the holiday did not catch on right away, perhaps due to the perceived parallels with Mother’s Day.

•The irst bill was introduced in Congress in 1913, but in spite of encouragement from Pres ident Woodrow Wilson, it did not pass.

•Eight years later, President Calvin Coolidge

signed a resolution in favor of Father’s Day “to es tablish more intimate relations between fathers and their children and to impress upon fathers the full measure of their obligations.”

•In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson signed an executive order that the holiday be celebrated on the third Sunday in June.

•Under President Richard Nixon, in 1972, Con gress passed an act of icially making Father’s Day a national holiday. (Six years later, Sonora died at age 96.)

Two economic events pushed Father’s Day forward: 1.The Great Depression. With so many people pinching their pennies, the economy needed rea sons for people to spend money. Father’s Day was promoted by struggling stores as an occasion to get fathers some of the clothing and material goods they needed. It was a way to invite people

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to get Dad the necktie or pair of socks that he probably would not buy for himself.

2.World War II. Men were on the front lines. The desire to support American troops and the war effort provided another reason to sup port and show appreciation for dads.

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Fathers are now seen as signi icant in luences on children; we know from many studies what happens when a fa ther igure is lacking. In a sense, today, Father’s Day, helps to demonstrate the importance and value of fatherhood— and the gifts beyond material goods that a father bestows on his children and family.

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•In Thailand, Father’s Day is celebrated on for mer King Bhumi bol Adulyadej’s birthday, Decem ber 5.

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Sorrentino, of West Islip, and her daughter, Bridget Kavanagh. Sorrentino joked about the woes of being under 5 feet tall, the ups and downs of being a middle school assistant principal, and the hard job of motherhood. Kavanagh joked about her mother, saying, “She got mad when I spent $2.99 on a TV movie, when she spent $80 on face cream.”

Proceeds from this Mother’s Day show helped to support The Ellen Hermanson Foundation, which has long been providing services to breast cancer patients in the Hamptons, through Stonybrook Southampton Hospital as well. Julie Ratner, the foun dation’s creator, was also at the comedy night. She and Abby Russell, founder of Sticks and Stones Comedy Club, plan to do other programs on healing and wellness in the future.

“It has been shown that laughter is healing,” said Russell. “So I wanted to bring more laughter and comics out to Southampton, and I started Sticks and Stones Comedy Club a year ago. We also have plays, music and ilms here.”

Russell, who is a ilmmaker and TV producer, has planned a full agenda for this year round comedy club, bringing in national headliners. On June 15 will be a Father’s Day Weekend Comedy Show, starring Eddie Brill and his son, Dan Madonia. Eddie Brill is a world renowned comedian who was David Letterman’s comedy producer for 17 years. He will be leading a comedy master class during that week end.

One of the funniest women in the world, Vanessa Hollingshead, will appear on July 26 and 27, and Chris Rock’s brother, Jordan Rock, will appear on August 17. The Hamptons Comedy Film Festival will take place August 22 25, with feature ilms, short ilms, and TV pilots.

I’m trying to bring more comedy out here,” said Russell. “We will continue to bring these venues to Southampton all year long.”

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Montauk | Beach House Rental

June $15,000, August-LD $35,000 | 4 BR, 2.5 BA Web# H112234 | Rental# 22-390

Montauk | Compound with Water Views

$3,995,000 | 3 BR, 3 BA | Web# H375258

Montauk | Timeless Tudor

$2,600,000 | 4 BR, 4 BA | Web# H377738

Montauk | Spacious Rental

MD-LD $60,000, June $18,000, July/Aug-LD

$50,000 | 4 BR, 3 BA | Web# H83336 Rental# 22-1059

Montauk | Beautiful Rental

MD-LD $50,000, July $30,000, August-LD $30,000 4 BR, 2.5 BA | Web# H62486 | Rental# 22-536

Montauk | Ditch Plains Condo Rental

June $10,000, July $20,000 | 2 BR, 1.5 BA Web# H371455

MARTHA GREENE MARTHA

John D’Agostino

West Lake Inn

Calming Collective - pool digitally rendered.

Summer Solstice Preserved

The Gary Lynn

Tuthill Pond Estate 5.35 Acres of Water Views

Land of Faun...

Pizza Village Restaurant & Medical Arts

Foxy Foxboro House plus Half Acre Parcel

Montauk Manor - Studio, 1 & 2 Bed Resort Accommodations

Construction is well under way on these two fabulous homes just four blocks from Ditch Plains ocean

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Stubbmann

Located on a quiet corner, this 3,000 square foot home overlooks the highly desirable Hither Hills neighborhood. The unique lay out of this home seamlessly merges living and entertaining spaces, featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a gym, office space, and a spacious cook’s kitchen. Com plete with private Hither Hills beach rights, room for a pool, and ocean views, this seaside retreat has it all. EXCLUSIVE. web# 909893. $2,750,000. 61AdamsDrive.com

Kathleen Beckmann, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker | 631.275.3354 (c) | KBeckmann@TCHamptons.com

Karen Hogan, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson | 917.750.9492 (c) | KHogan@TCHamptons.com

Located across the road from the ocean is first floor coop featuring a living/dining area with slider out to balcony overlooking pool. Theres a galley kitchen, one bedroom and one bath. This complex is conveniently and centrally located close to ocean beach, restaurants and shops. Enjoy easy, breezy, seaside living in Montauk. EXCLUSIVE. web# 908040 $499,000. 131SouthEmersonAvenue.com

Margaret A. Harvey, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 631.433.1382 (c) | MHarvey@TCHamptons.com

Cynthia Ann Ibrahim, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 631.375.2237 (c) | CIbrahim@TCHamptons.com

This Hither Woods gem is situated on a shy acre. The open living/dining/kitchen area features cathedral ceiling, skylights, wood burning stove, hardwood floors, and slider out to spacious deck. Other features include a main en suite bedroom, 2 guest bedrooms and another full bath. Property provides plenty of room for pool and expansion. This house also comes with coveted Hither Hills private ocean beach access. EXCLUSIVE. web# 910512. $1,925,000. 19HollyStreet.com

Margaret A. Harvey, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 631.433.1382 (c) | MHarvey@TCHamptons.com

Cynthia Ann Ibrahim, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 631.375.2237 (c) | CIbrahim@TCHamptons.com

Our Montauk associates know every inch of this special place they call HOME. As experts in their field, they can best service your real estate needs, whether it be to buy, sell or rent. Montauk real estate is unique! Talk to the professionals who know the area best.