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Community Board elects Padernacht as chair Community activist Dan Padernacht, was elected as the next chair of Community Board 8. Padernacht won by a vote of 24-18, and will assume his post on July 1st.

The election was not without controversy. Mr. Padernacht who was the chair of the board’s Transportation Committee defeated outgoing vice chair Maria Khury, who clearly expected the meeting to end in an affirmation of her candidacy.

She left disappointed, and expressed her disappointment to the Daily News, which ran an article in which she charged that she was rejected because she was a Latina with her roots in the Dominican Republic.

I guess it’s a radical idea to have a Latina, Dominican woman chairing this community (board),” Ms. Khury told the Daily News. “It’s offensive. It absolutely played a role.”

The 37-year old Mr. Padernacht denied that the members of the Board were motivated by race or ethnicity. “I believe the Board members considered the skills and experiences of the candidates and chose who they thought would best lead

the Board in the coming year,” stated Padernacht.

In fact it was only Ms. Khury and her supporters who raised ethnicity as a reason to vote for her. And she may have lost some ground when it was learned that two Latino City Council members, Fernando Cabrera who represents much of the west Bronx and Ydanis Rodriguez of Marble Hill and Washington Heights, were making phone calls to twist the arms of members that they might have had influence over. These calls were said to focus on Ms. Khury’s ethnic background.

According to the Daily News “Khury’s campaign platform focused on the inclusion of the less affluent Kingsbridge and Marble Hill neighborhoods.”

Ironically, it is Khury who lives on the “top of the hill” in Riverdale, on Cayuga Avenue, which lies on the fringe of the exclusive Fieldston community, while Padernacht lives in the less tony Kingsbridge Heights area. “I have lived in Kingsbridge Heights for almost 38 years and my family has been here for 65 years,” noted Padernacht.

In addition to Padernacht, elected

LOSER: Maria Khury

WINNER: Dan Padernacht

as Vice Chair was Rosemary Ginty, the Secretary will be Joyce M. Pilsner, and the Treasurer, Philip Friedman.

Elected as Committee Chairs are Aging: Karen Pesce; Budget: Brendan Contant; Economic Development: Sergio Villaverde; Education: Sylvia Alexander; Environment & Sanitation: Robert

Fanuzzi; Health, Hospitals & Social Services: Steven Froot; Housing: Paul Ellis; Land Use: Charles Moerdler; Law, Rules And Ethics: Martin Wolpoff; Libraries & Cultural Affairs: Marvin Goodman ; Parks & Recreation: Bob Bender; Traffic & Transportation: Michael Heller; and Youth: Lamont Parker.

State-wide poll brings encouraging news to Klein and allies A recently released Siena College poll brings encouraging news to State Senator Jeff Klein, and his Independent Democratic Conference.

While these results are state-

wide, it offers good news for Mr. Klein, and a somewhat more dismal prognosis for former City Councilman Oliver Koppell, who is challenging Klein in the September Democratic Primary.

This group of five Democratic State Senators has broken away from the rest of the Democratic Party, and is running the State Senate in a coalition with Republicans.

Congressman Eliot Engel stopped by the 52nd Engine Company to congratulate Captain William Murphy, Jr., on his recent promotion to Battalion Chief.

From the results of the poll, this type of governance has found wide favor across the state. While the results are not district-by-district, the groups that are well-represented here seem to favor the idea of coalition government.

The Klein coalition is favored by 59% of all voters, while a unified Democratic-led Senate is favored by just 22% and 16% would favor exclusive Republican control.

While most Democrats would prefer to see an all-Democratic majority run the show, various subgroups which may more closely resemble the make-up of Klein’s district appear to favor coalition government.

Jennifer Rainville, the IDC spokesperson, said “The IDC has allowed for a functioning Senate - which for the first time in 40 years delivered four consecutive on-time budgets, passed the toughest gun control laws in the nation, marriage equality, an increase to the minimum wage and universal pre-k for thousands of toddlers. The voters see clearly that the IDC is a strong, stabilizing, sensible force for governing in New York State whose only agenda is getting things done for the people of this great state.”

She went on to say, “the voters see clearly that the IDC is a strong, stabilizing, sensible force for governing in New York state whose only agenda is getting things done for the people of this great state,” Rainville said.

Moreover, voters seem resistant to the idea that Governor Andrew Cuomo should interfere with the elections of State Senators in an effort to restore Democratic control, a dramatic rejection of the platform of the far-left Working Families Party.

55% of the voters reject the idea OF Cuomo’s interference, while only 38% say he should work towards a restoration of Democratic control.

Siena surveyed 835 registered voters in New York State for the poll, which was surveyed from June 8 to 12. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.4 percent.

Meanwhile, Mason Tenders’ District Council of Greater New York and Long Island endorsed Mr. Klein for reelection on Monday.

“Jeff Klein has always been a strong supporter of working people. I know this as a union leader and a constituent,” said Mike Prohaska, Business ManagContinued on Page 9

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New legislation on child identity theft Legislature Passes Dinowitz Measure to Address and Prevent Child Identity Theft New York State Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee Chair Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) announced today the passage of legislation that he sponsored along with Senate Consumer Affairs Committee Chair Lee M. Zeldin (R-Suffolk) in both the Assembly and the Senate that would allow parents and guardians to freeze the credit record of their children in order to prevent identity theft (A.8955-B/S.6682B).

This measure has become increasingly necessary as a 2011 report by ID Analytics, an identity theft protection firm, noted that an estimated 140,000 minors are at risk of falling victim to identity theft every year. Moreover, a 2011 study, from CyLab, a research center at Carnegie Mellon University, examined 41,000 children who were registered with a commercial identity protection service and found that 10% of them had someone else using their social security number.

Currently, New York State law only allows a parent to freeze a child’s credit if a credit file already exists in the child’s name. However, more often than not, the reason a file exists at all means that the child has already fallen victim to identity theft. This measure would allow parents to enact a freeze without an existing credit report on file for a child, significantly reducing the risk of child identity theft.

“This bill gives parents the ability to take proactive steps to protect their child’s identity and their credit information.

Child identity theft can go on for years without a parent realizing it is occurring and this can have harmful effects on the child’s credit report,” Mr. Dinowitz noted.

“This can lead to serious problems later in life for the children when they apply for student loans, try to find a job or attempt to build their credit. Parents have every right to freeze their child’s credit and stop a potentially horrible situation from ever occurring.”

“With today’s constant stream of data-sharing and the 24-7 use of technology to store personal information, reports of identity theft have soared and children are quickly becoming the number one target,” Mr. Dinowitz said. “Knowing that a child will not be applying for credit cards or taking out loans for many years, criminals see a window of opportunity for credit abuse that can take place for a long time before anyone is made aware of the fraudulent activity. It is more important than ever for parents to have a way to shield their children from the lingering and detrimental effects of identity theft.

This legislation will allow parents to freeze their child’s credit report, prevent child identity theft and help New York push back against a rapidly growing problem.”

This legislation would require credit

reporting agencies to place a credit record freeze on a child’s account at the request of parent or guardian. Following the freeze, a consumer reporting agency would be prohibited from releasing the child’s credit report or any information included in the report to any third party, with a few minor exceptions as required by law. The credit freeze could be removed at the request of the parent or guardian or by the child once he or she turns 16 years old.

The bill would align New York State law with that of several other states – including Maryland, Wisconsin, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan, Texas and Oregon – that already have statutes requiring credit reporting agencies to allow parents or guardians to freeze their children’s credit even when no file exists. States such as Florida, Virginia, Indiana and Pennsylvania all have similar statutes pending.

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) announced the Assembly passed legislation that he co-sponsored suspending the Department of Environmental Conservation’s issuance of new natural gas drilling permits for horizontal drilling and high-volume hydraulic fracturing – known as hydrofracking – in New York until 2017 (A.5424-B).

“Due to the potential health risks associated with hydrofracking, we have to

proceed cautiously,” said Mr. Dinowitz.

“We cannot put our families at risk until we know for sure the consequences. The Assembly’s legislation gives us time to make an informed decision regarding hydrofracking and the possible beneficial or detrimental effects it could have on us and the environment.”

Hydrofracking is a method of extracting natural gas from underground rock formations through the injection of chemicals and

Education council honors Sen. Klein State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) was honored by the District 11 Community Education Council on Friday at their annual legislative breakfast for his work with JHS 144 and Community Board 11 District Manager Jeremy Warneke on stopping co-location of a high school at that site.

At the beginning of the school year, Senator Klein submitted testimony urging the Department of Education to withdraw their proposal to install a charter high school at JHS 144. Working with stakeholders in the community, Senator Klein successfully worked to halt the proposed co-location. Among other issues, Senator Klein and the community voiced concerns that co-location of a high school with a middle school would be inappropriate, forcing children as young as 11 and as old as 18 to share the same facilities. There was also fear that this co-location would lead to overcrowding.

Senator Klein said, “When the community came to me with concerns that a proposed co-location may shortchange the education of students of 144, I felt compelled to take action. The fact is that JHS 144 was not the appropriate site for a high school co-location. Thankfully,

by working together, this issue is behind us. JHS 144 can now continue to build its education base without the threat of having its resources and space threatened by co-location. I am honored to receive this award and accept it on behalf of the work by the entire District 11 community who consistently put the education and well-being of our children above all else.”

District 11 Community Education Council President Pamela Johnson said, “The CEC is indebted to Senator Klein and his staff for working in collaboration with the community to prevent the co-location at JHS 144. With the synergy that he helped to start, we have been successful in this effort and are proud to have recognized Senator Klein for his leadership on this issue.”

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highly pressurized water. There is concern that hydrofracking could have serious negative impacts on the environment and our health, especially with regards to the contamination of clean drink water supplies, the destruction of surrounding land, and increased air pollution, noted Mr. Dinowitz.

Assemblyman Dinowitz further added that key studies are underway to examine the long-term effects of hydrofracking on the environment and public health.

Many of these studies are expected to be completed within the next three years.

“Although hydrofracking has the potential to yield enormous amounts of natural gas, it is imperative that we make an informed decision based the facts about the possible hazards associated with hydrofracking,” said Mr. Dinowitz. “More time and studies are needed to help

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SUNY Geneseo Announces Dean’s List for Spring 2014

The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its Dean’s List for the spring semester 2014. To be on the list, a student must have achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average while taking a minimum of 12 credit hours. Students on the list from this area are: Sandi Imayeguahi of Bronx, NY (10463) Jovanny Vargas of Bronx, NY (10463) SUNY Geneseo is a public liberal arts college recognized nationally for excellence in undergraduate education and for its professional and master’s level programs. The college combines a rigorous curriculum and a rich co-curricular life to create a learning-centered environment.

Gina DiFrisco Named to Morrisville State College Dean’s List

Morrisville State College recently announced that Gina DiFrisco of Bronx, NY was named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2014 semester.

To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must achieve an average of 3.0 to 3.99 for the semester and complete 12 credit hours.

Morrisville State sets the world in motion for students. Curricula are enriched with applied learning and pave the way for opportunity at both the Morrisville and Norwich campuses. An action-oriented, interactive learning lab, the college is a national leader in technology. Lauded for its exemplary, innovative and effective community service programs, the college was named to the 2012 President’s Higher

Community Education Service Honor Roll. The college was recognized, by U.S. News and World Report, in its top tier Best Regional Colleges list and ranked second among regional colleges nationwide for outperforming its anticipated graduation rate. Visit www.morrisville.edu to experience, Morrisville in motion.

Natasha Bernstein Bunzl Named to Dean’s List at Cornell University

Cornell University’s Natasha Bernstein Bunzl of Bronx has been placed on the Dean’s List of the College of Arts and Sciences for Excellence in Scholarship for the Spring 2014 semester.

The College of Arts and Sciences is Cornell University’s largest undergraduate college. It provides a high-quality liberal arts education to its own students, and its courses are also accessible to all other students at Cornell. The college’s faculty includes national and international leaders in their respective disciplines.

Nikki Munoz Named to Dean’s List at St. Bonaventure University

Nikki Munoz has been named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at St. Bonaventure University. The art history student is from Bronx, NY. The nation’s first Franciscan university, St. Bonaventure University cultivates graduates who are confident and creative communicators, collaborative leaders and team members, and innovative problem solvers who are respectful of themselves,

others, and the diverse world around them. We are establishing pathways to internships, graduate schools and careers in the context of our renowned liberal arts tradition. Our students are becoming extraordinary. For more information visit www.sbu.edu.

Area resident graduate from Dominican College

On May 18, 2014, Dominican College celebrated its 60th commencement, awarding diplomas to over 550 graduates. Several area residents were granted degrees.

Antonette Nikac of Bronx, BA Jane Juliano of Bronx, BMS Khalina Herrand of Bronx, BSN Maria Dominga Lanas of Bronx, DPT Winston Loza of Bronx, DPT The aim of Dominican College is to promote educational excellence, leadership, and service in an environment characterized by respect for the individual and concern for the community. The College is an independent institution of higher learning, Catholic in origin and heritage. In the tradition of its Dominican founders, the College fosters the active, shared pursuit of truth and embodies an ideal of education rooted in the values of reflective understanding and compassionate involvement. Learn more about Dominican College at www.dc.edu.

Area Students Accepted to Attend SUNY Potsdam

More than 800 accepted students have already indicated their commitment to attend SUNY Potsdam by submitting deposits. The group of incoming first-year students hail from across New York State and beyond. SUNY Potsdam’s Class of 2018 will begin classes in August 2014.

The accepted students include: • Dean Gruenwald of Bronx, NY, who

is set to graduate from Beacon School.

• Nelson Torres of Bronx, NY, who is set to graduate from Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy.

The group of incoming first-year students hail from across New York State and beyond. SUNY Potsdam’s Class of 2018 will begin classes in August 2014.

For more information about admissions at SUNY Potsdam, visit http://www.potsdam.edu/admissions.

Founded in 1816, and located on the outskirts of the beautiful Adirondack Park, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America’s first 50 colleges. SUNY Potsdam currently enrolls approximately 4,350 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its handcrafted education, challenging liberal arts and sciences core, excellence in teacher training and leadership in the performing and visual arts. To learn more, visit http://www.potsdam.edu.

Rachel Schwartz Named to Spring 2014 Dean’s List at the University of Delaware

Rachel Schwartz from Bronx, NY has been named to the University of Delaware’s Dean’s List for the 2014 spring semester.

To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.33 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester.

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A Graduation in Riverdale

New York’s Colored Orphan Asylum is not an institution most people associate with Riverdale. It was established in Manhattan by two Quaker women in 1836, but received notoriety when it was burned down during the city’s Civil War Draft Riot. It later relocated to Harlem until land values there soared in the early twentieth century.

In 1907, it moved to a secluded spot in Riverdale south of the College of Mount Saint Vincent at the western end of 261st Street overlooking the Hudson River and the Palisades beyond. There, a three-story, brick main building was built with dormer windows and a cupola that housed school rooms, work shops and a hospital. The children resided in smaller cottages, each housing 25 children. A nursery took care of orphans until they reached the age of five. They were taught to keep their quarters neat and clean, and instructed in life skills and vocational training. In addition, the asylum housed a New York City public school, PS 49, teaching orphans from kindergarten to the eighth grade. It earned a high reputation for excellence.

On June 25, 1928, thirteen students graduated from PS 49, with an elaborate

graduation exercise. About 300 of the residents raised their voices in song, mostly Spirituals. Individual students received awards for general excellence, composition, history, geography and penmanship. Medals were awarded were skill in carpentry and homemaking.

District Superintendent Anthony J. Pugliese gave an address and awarded the diplomas. The Rev. George M. Duff, pastor of the Riverdale Presbyterian Church, journalist and author Michael Williams, and principal Alice F. Halpin also addressed the graduates. Also attended were Albert K. Wheeler, a civil engineer and contractor who was a member of the local school board, and Riverdalians Mrs. L.K. Chapman and Miss Jean Mackensie.

Following the ceremony, the children had a party, with ice cream and cake supplied by Riverdale’s “Lady Bountiful,” Miss Julia Morosini. Then followed an outing to Bronx Park with bus service donated by John A. Turner of the Fordham Bus Company.

The Colored Orphan Asylum continued its work in Riverdale until 1946, when financial difficulties forced it to close.

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Bread of the World honors Congressman Engel

Congressman Eliot Engel (NY-16) received an award Tuesday night from Bread of the World, a Christian-based charity committed to conquering hunger and poverty.

Nearly 15 percent of U.S. households struggle to put food on the table. Worldwide, 2.6 million children die from hunger-related causes each year, and more than 100 million children under the age of five are undernourished and underweight.

“I don’t care about special interests. For me, the special interests are people who are starving. There is so much to be done on this issue and I’m grateful that I’ve been able to play in role, both in trying to transform our food assistance system from an outdated model to one that truly responds to today’s global needs, and to oppose the devastating cuts to our SNAP program,’ said Congressman Engel.

‘America is the largest provider of food aid in the world. Three billion people in over 150 countries have benefited from our food assistance. We can be very proud of our aid programs and the activists who work to alleviate poverty.’

Schervier Center sponsors trip to Atlantic City

On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 Schervier Home will sponsor a Day trip to SHOWBOAT CASINO at Atlantic City. Cost is $30.00 per seat, with casino cash back of $25.00. The bus picks up from Schervier Apartments at 2995 Independence Avenue, Riverdale @ 8:55 am and Knolls Crescent @ 9:00 am. Returns at 8:30 pm with drop offs at 230thst. & Kingsbridge Ave.;

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BCA announces new BRIO winners

Twenty-five Bronx artists are the 2014 recipients of BCA’s prestigious Bronx Recognizes Its Own (BRIO) Award for artistic excellence. An award reception and networking event was held on Wednesday, June 4th at 5:45pm at Longwood Art Gallery at Hostos Community College.

The June 4th event marked the 25th anniversary of BRIO, and was one of many activities scheduled for that evening’s Bronx Trolley First Wednesday Arts & Culture Tour at the Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos, along with a number of free trolley activities along the South Bronx Cultural Corridor. BRIO winners, past and present, were invited to socialize and network while welcoming the 2014 BRIO winners into the fold.

The 2014 BRIO Award recipients each receive a grant of $3,000. They are: Literary Arts (8): Nahshon Anderson (non-fiction), Mercedes Augusta (fiction), Judith Baumel (poetry), Paul Bulman (poetry), Gina Clark (fiction), Orlando Ferrand (poetry), Bruce Tallerman (fiction), Matthew Thorburn (poetry). Media Arts (2): Nigel HoSang (narrative film/video), Macdara (Uibh Aille) Vallely (narrative film/video). Performing Arts (8): Davalois Fearon (dance), Larissa Gelman (instrumental music performance), Diana Henry (acting), Laura Kaminsky (music composition), Erik Maldonado (spoken word), Marlyn Matias (acting), Sheila Reinhold (instrumental music performance), Peggy Robles-Alvarado

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(performance poetry). Visual Arts (7): Sean Paul Gallegos (installation), Borinquen Gallo (mixed media), Lisa Lebofsky (painting), Agnes Murray (printmaking), Ignacio Soltero (photography), Yarisa Colón Torres (crafts), Tammy Wofsey (printmaking).

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Since its inception in 1989, BRIO has provided more than $875,000 has been awarded to 310 artists. The selection of the awardees is based solely on the artistic excellence of the work submitted and judged anonymously by a panel of arts professionals (different panelists each year) from outside the Bronx and working in each

respective field. Over its 25 years, BRIO has grown from ten annual awards of $1500 to 25 annual awards of $3,000. The Bronx has the unique distinction of being the only borough in New York City to have an ongoing fellowship award for artists.

The June 4th BRIO reception featured a special performance by actress and BRIO winner Juliette Jeffers at Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos, an exhibition and book signing event at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, a photo exhibition at Bronx Documentary Center and a Bronx River Art Center exhibition at BronxArtSpace.

For further information about BCA’s BRIO program, e-mail BRIO@bronxarts. org. For information on June 4th’s Bronx Trolley First Wednesday Arts & Culture Tour or other events and activities of the Bronx Council on the Arts, visit www. bronxarts.org. Hostos Community College is located at 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street in the Bronx. Take the 2, 4, or 5 train to 149th Street & Grand Concourse.

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TODDLER STORY TIME 10 a.m. Van Cortlandt Branch Library 3874 Sedgwick Avenue Join us during Toddler Story time where kids will get to use ther imagination while listening to a few stories read by Staff at the Van Cortlandt Library. They will enjoy also a brief playtime before the stories start. For ages 1-4. For info, call 718-543-5150.

Riverdale

BOOK DISCUSSION 1 p.m. Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue The Riverdale Branch Library meets the third Wednesday of every month @ 1:00 p.m. This month the group will be discussing The Black Count by Tom Reiss. Book club participants must reserve copies of each title through the Library’s catalog system. Reserve your copy by placing a hold online at www.nypl. org or visiting your local branch. For info, call 718-549-1212.

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WINE & CHEESE MEETING 7 p.m. Riverdale Temple 4545 Independence Avenue The Nursery School will host a welcoming wine and cheese meeting for parents and prospective parents to meet Suzanne Boydstun, the new Nursery School Director, in the Temple’s Social Hall. For information on attending the meeting, please RSVP to rtnsdirector@gmail.com.

Friday, June 20 Kingsbridge

STAY WELL EXERCISE 10 a.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Stay Well volunteers certified by the NYC’s Department for the Aging will lead participants in a well-balanced series of exercises for seniors of all ability levels. Please wear loose comfortable clothing. Exercise equipment will be provided.

Those participating in the exercises must sign an activity release form. For more information, call 718-548-5656.

Saturday, June 21 Kingsbridge

MAKE MUSIC@NYPL 2 p.m. Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue Make Music New York is the largest music event to grace New York City. A unique festival of free concerts in public spaces throughout the five boroughs, all on June 21st, the first day of summer. The New York Public Library will be hosting 40+ music programs throughout the neighborhood branches.

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SATURDAY MOVIE 2 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street Film: “Trouble with the Curve”--An ailing baseball scout in his twilight years takes his daughter along for one last recruiting trip. Starring Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, 2012, 111 minutes, PG-13. For more information, call 718-796-1202.

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MUSIC@NYPL 2:30 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Flutist Mark Weinstein has made an indelible impact on the worlds of modern jazz, as well as Cuban, African, Brazilian, and Yiddish traditional music. For more info, call 718-548-5656.

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SUMMER BAZAAR 10 a.m. Riverdale Y Senior Center 5625 Arlington Avenue The Riverdale Y! Senior center will be hosting its annual indoor Bazaar with music, Local Artisan vendors, a tag sale, and a cash snack bar. Parties interested in being vendors at this event are requested to contact Sharon Asherman at sasherman@riverdaley.org

Monday, June 23 Spuyten Duyvil

BOOK TALK 11 a.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library

JEWELRY MAKING 2 p.m. Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue This hand on class will teach basic jewelry making techniques. From an assortment of GLASS beads you will create your own style of earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Discover how easy it is to design and make your own jewelry. No experience is necessary. All materials and tools are provided. For more information, call 718-549-1212.

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Wii TIME 3 p.m. Van Cortlandt Branch Library 3874 Sedgwick Avenue Put your Wii skills to the test with fun filled games such as: Maro Kart, Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort and SuperSmash Bros. For more information, call 718-543-5150.

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BIG JEFF MUSIC 4 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street Presented by award-winning singer/songwriter “Big Jeff” DeSmedt for children of all ages. For more information, call 718-796-1202.

Camp Kulanu (early Childhood Camp) From 2–5 years old Unlimited creative opportunities and in the pool every day! Mature and experienced Early Childhood Staff

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MEDITATION 6 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Feel the energy within. Sahaja Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps reduce stress and increase wellness. For more information, call 718-548-5656.

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TECH HELP AND LEARNING 10 a.m. Van Cortlandt Branch Library 3874 Sedgwick Avenue Have questions about a new device? Want to learn how to use a mouse? Learn basic computer skils such as using a mouse, creating an email and much more @ the Van Cortlandt Library. For more information, call 718-543-5150.

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e-READER HELP 11 a.m. Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue Learn how to download free e-books from the New York Public Library. Get help on using your iPad, Kindle or other tablet or e-reader. First come, first served. Tuesdays @ 11:00 a.m. (some exceptions, please check the online calendar or branch calendar) Wednesdays between 2 and 4 p.m. by appointment only. Please call Lynda at 718-549-1212 to make an appointment.

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YU-GI-OH 4 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Yu-gi-oh is now at the Kingsbridge Library. Bring your decks, bring your trades and start getting ready to duel. Learn the game from other duelist and friends to improve your decks.

Find out all about the new forbidden list from the Yu-gi-oh website and upcoming tournaments that are held here. Let the duel battles begin. For ages 13 to 18 years. For more information, call 718-548-5656.

Wednesday, June 25 Riverdale

CONCERT 1:15 p.m. Riverdale Y Senior Center 5625 Arlington Avenue Mrs. Ray Levine concert series will feature The Galant Gypsies (duo) - Tango music and continental swing. For more information, call 718-548-8200, ext. 224.

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GAME ON 1:30 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Got the gaming moves? Show off your skills with the controller and challenge your friends and neighbors to a game of Wii Bowling in the library. For more info, call 718-548-5656.

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SUMMER READING 3:30 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street Jaws and Paws. A Summer Reading Kick-off Celebration.

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Despite confirming his participation to attend, Congressman Charles Rangel was a last minute cancellation for a debate held on Friday, June 13, at the BronxNet studios at Herbert H. Lehman College. The debate took place with candidates Adriano Espaillat and Pastor Michael Warlod who debated the issues in the race in the 13th Congressional District with moderator Gary Axelbank on his show BronxTalk.

Rangel’s staff blamed a “scheduling conflict” for the last minute cancellation. The special Democratic primary will be held on Tuesday,June 24.

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Continued from Page 1 er of Construction and General Building Laborers Local 79, the largest Laborers’ Local Union in the country, and Secretary-Treasurer of the Mason Tenders’ District Council.

“To have a State Senator who not only cares about preserving our shrinking middle class, but who is also a truly independent Democrat, is enormously important to our district and the Senate as a whole. The Mason Tenders’ District Council of Greater New York and Long Island is proud to endorse Jeff Klein for reelection,” Prohaska added.

“I’m honored to receive the endorsement of the Mason Tenders’ District Council of Greater New York and Long Island. Each and everyday I strive to make this state an affordable place for middle class families, like their members, and I look forward to continuing that work well into the future,” said Klein.

The Mason Tenders’ District Council endorsement adds to a long list of union support for Senator Klein. Labor endorsements include: the Transportation Workers Union Local 100, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers Union, Plumbers Union Local 1, the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York, Teamsters Joint Council 16, DC 9 IUPAT, Steamfitters Local 638, the New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council, the Detectives’ Endowment Association, the National NYCPD 10-13 Organization, Port Authority PBA, the Uniformed Fire Officers Association and the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers Union Local 338.

Both Klein and Koppell continue their efforts to collect signatures to qualify for the ballot, an endeavor that both men seem to be doing successfully, but if one or the other gets many more signatures, could create a sense of momentum in the campaign.

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Bronx Community Board leaders praised Senator Klein’s version of the bill for ensuring the safety of New Yorkers and valuing community insight.

Bronx Community Board 8 Chairman Bob Fanuzzi said, “Community Board 8 has seen too many injuries and tragedies due to high speed driving. Just last week, a man who fatally killed another driver as he sped down Riverdale Avenue was sentenced for driving recklessly under the influence. This and countless other incidents serve as a reminder of the need for lower speed limits. By allowing the community a role in the process, we can truly target the streets with the highest rates of unsafe driving. We applaud the efforts of Senator Klein and Mayor DeBlasio to make our city streets will be safer for everyone.”

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State Senate Co-Leader Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) on Monday introduced a Senate version of the New York City speed limit bill, which would allow the city’s Department of Transportation to uniformly reduce the speed limit to 25 miles per hour on all roadways where no signs are posted. The bill received broad support from local community boards.

Klein’s bill (S.7892) calls for community boards to offer advisory opinions to the city’s Department of Transportation in cases where the agency proposes a speed limit change in excess of five miles per hour.

“I believe in Mayor de Blasio’s Vision Zero plan as a comprehensive approach to ensuring our streets are safe. This legislation supports his life-saving vision and is aimed at reducing the high number of traffic related injuries and deaths each year. Our community boards are on the front lines of local concerns each and everyday and know their streets best, which is why they deserve to have a voice in this process,” said state Senator Klein.

Statistics show that lowering the speed limit to 25 miles per hour dramatically reduces the chance of fatality to 1 in 10 if a pedestrian is struck by a car. It also increases a motorist’s ability to stop and avoid a tragic collision. Earlier this year, Senator Klein delivered an additional 120 speed cameras to New York City’s school zones, also in line with the Mayor’s Vision Zero plan, to keep children and their families safe.

The Klein sponsored bill would allow the city’s Department of Transportation to unilaterally reduce the speed limit to 25 miles per hour on roadways where the speed limit is currently 30 miles per hour and is similar to the Assembly version of the bill (A.9731), with the exception of

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Jann Klose to perform at Wave Hill Jann Klose is looking forward to performing on the Great Lawn, overlooking the majestic Palisades at Wave Hill in The Bronx on July 9, at 7 PM. Wave Hill is at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, in the Riverdale section of the Bronx.

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Wave Hill is a 28-acre public garden and cultural center in the Bronx overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades.

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Engel discusses crisis in Iraq with VP Biden

Congressman Eliot Engel, the leading Democrat on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, made the following statement about the situation in Iraq: ‘Last week, Vice President Biden briefed me along with several other lawmakers on the situation in Iraq. I am deeply concerned, and reports on the ground all point to a rapidly deteriorating crisis. I urge the Maliki government to engage with Sunni and Kurdish leaders, and to look for a solution that will allow all people in Iraq to live side-by-side in peace and security.

‘At the same time, the United States needs to stand with our Iraqi partners to stop the violent extremism that is raining terror down upon the people of Iraq and further destabilizing the entire region.

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Boydstun is new Nursery School Director at Riv. Temple

The Riverdale Temple, Riverdale’s progressive Reform congregation synagogue, has announced the appointment of Suzanne Boydstun to the position of Nursery School Director.

A native New Yorker, Boydstun has extensive experience in early childhood education. She was formerly Director of the Greenburgh Hebrew Center Nursery School (Dobbs Ferry, NY), the Hitchcock Weekday School (Scarsdale, NY) and, most recently, the Early Childhood Center at Memorial United Methodist Church (White Plains, NY).

‘We are proud and privileged to have Suzanne lead our Nursery School,’ said Rachel Radna, President of Riverdale Temple. ‘She has superior early childhood education qualifications and a true love of young children. Under her direction, our Nursery School will be more fun and dynamic than ever before and an exceptional neighborhood resource for young parents and their kids.’

Riverdale Temple’s Nursery School is located in a centrally located venue, with ample free parking. The school holds classes for 2’s, 3’s, 4’s and UPK. A few spaces are available for 2014-15.

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Blessing of the fleet at City Island

The Annual Blessing of the Fleet with the cooperation and support of the City Island Sail & Power Squadron and the Leonard Hawkins Post #156 of the American Legion will take place on Sunday, June 29, at 1 p.m. Multi-denomination clergy will bless vessels from the Fenton Marine Dock located at 225 Fordham Street, City Island.

Boats are to assemble at 12:30 p.m. at the Hart Island Ferry Dock in City Island Harbor. Communication on VHF Channel #71 will begin at that time.

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Congressman Engel will be in New York on Friday and is available for interviews.

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For Congress: Adriano Espaillat Two years ago, when Congressman Charles Rangel defeated State Senator Adriano Espaillat in a tightly contested primary election, the veteran Congressman implied that he was just going to serve one more term. Two years later, we’re still hearing about one more term.

It is time for a change. Mr. Rangel has demonstrated that he views the Bronx portion of the district as a step-child, something we don’t think we’ll see under Mr. Espaillat. Unfortunately both candidates have injected the issue of race. That isn’t the issue.

This is a very diverse district, in a very diverse city. The best man should be sent to Congress to represent those who live there, regardless of ethnic background.

Mr. Rangel has accomplished much over the years, but he has squandered the advantage of seniority through ethical missteps.

He’s a good man, but Adriano Espaillat is a younger, more vigorous man, who has compiled an admirable record. With all due respect to Charlie Rangel, it is time to move on. In this election, Mr. Espaillat is simply the better man. We urge our readers to support him in the June 24th Democratic Congressional Primary.

How to Lose an Election, Twice

In most elections, one thing is for certain. There is a winner and a loser. Last week, Community Board 8, which covers the Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Van Cortlandt Village and much of the Kingsbridge Heights community, held their annual vote to choose officers, including a new chairman. Forty-two board members were on hand to cast ballots.

When the dust cleared, the Board’s Transportation Committee chair, Dan Padernacht, defeated the outgoing Vice Chair, Maria Khury by a vote of 24 to 18.

Usually such affairs end with a handshake, a hug and at least the pretense of good feelings. But this election ended with unfounded charges of racism and discrimination. This is what made a “double loser” of Ms. Khury.

That Dan Padernacht won so handily is a testimonial to his innate ability to connect with his fellow board members. He is simply a nice guy. An attorney, he is young, bright and committed, a lifelong resident of this community whose family has deep roots here.

Ms. Khury, who clearly expected to emerge victorious, quickly took to the offense in presenting her defeat as “racially motivated.” Ms. Khury’s family emigrated from the Dominican Republic and has roots in Lebanon.

In the Daily News article, Ms. Khury alleged, “I guess it’s a radical idea to have a Latina, Dominican woman chairing this community (board). It’s offensive. It absolutely played a role.”

But only Khury raised race and gender in her speech before the board prior to the election, as did a number of her supporters. But others noted that the board had previously elected two women to the post, and one self-described Latino, Anthony Perez Cassino.

The Daily News article also noted that “Khury’s campaign platform focused on the inclusion of the less affluent Kingsbridge and Marble Hill neighborhoods.”

Of more concern was the bald-faced efforts by Councilmen Fernando Cabrera and Ydanis Rodriguez by personally making calls on her behalf to twist the arms of their appointees to the board.

Informed sources told us that ethnicity was brought up in these conversations. It was notable that Councilman Andrew Cohen, who represents the largest chunk of the district, wisely refrained from such shenanigans and deserves praise for his restraint.

Ironically, it is Khury who lives on the “top of the hill” in Riverdale, on the fringe of the exclusive Fieldston community, while Padernacht lives in the less tony Kingsbridge Heights area. “I have lived in Kingsbridge Heights for almost 38 years and my family has been here for 65 years,” noted Padernacht.

The new chair rejected the idea that race played an issue. “I believe the Board members considered the skills and experiences of the candidates and chose who they thought would best lead the Board in the coming year,” stated Padernacht.

In our minds, that very correct analysis should be accepted. Ms. Khury lost, in part due to lingering resentment over what some felt was her unethical manipulation of a previous election that resulted in her becoming the vice chair. She managed to lose twice. She lost once in the Tuesday night election, and once again by disparaging her board colleagues by so publically accusing them of racism, simply because they preferred the other candidate.

Her actions after the vote, confirmed the wisdom the board members showed by choosing Mr. Padernacht. We wish him well.

Oxford Ave. resident opposed to Montefiore project To The Editor: I wish to provide some perspective on the ongoing events surrounding the attempts of Montefiore Medical Center to construct what would be a monstrosity along Riverdale and Oxford Avenues. This project would cause unprecedented amounts of traffic and safety issues, and would ruin the quintessential essence that is Riverdale. Despite Montefiore’s announcement at the most recent community board meeting to shrink the scale of the edifice, as a resident who lives on Oxford Avenue, I remain vehemently opposed to any building of such a facility. This is a residential, family-oriented neighborhood, and having such a facility is not needed nor wanted here in Riverdale. We already have enough traffic congestion along Riverdale Avenue, and this would simply further complicate an already complex situation, not to mention that Oxford Avenue is a small stretch of narrow streets (just three blocks to be exact) that could not handle the amount of traffic that this proposal would bring. Additionally, the propensity of reckless driving along said corridors as a result of the increase in traffic presents a tragedy in the making, given the large proportion of children and seniors in this neighborhood.

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If Montefiore really cared about Riverdale, it would unite with us instead of against us, and relocate to a more suitable area. With the aforementioned issues in play, I commend Senator Klein, Assemblyman Dinowitz, Congressman Engel, and Councilman Cohen

for their ongoing efforts to do everything possible to impede this project from reaching its fruition. We as a community must remain steadfast to ensure that this neighborhood remains a safe place for all for years to come.

Vittorio Bugatti

Ms. C. Brown used Alinskyite tactics

To The Editor: Saul Alinsky (1909-1972) known as “The Father of Modern American Radicalism and of Community Organizing,” was a Marxist whose eventual aim was to destroy our capitalistic system and establish a Communist “workers’ paradise” here in the United States. This would not be accomplished by workers’ uprisings but rather by a long term process of infiltrating existing institutions such as churches, unions and political parties by his followers, and gradually changing people’s ideas.

In 1971, one year before his death. Alinsky wrote his infamous how-to book titled, “Rules for Radicals” (look it up on the internet) in which he explained in detail the thirteen tactics to be followed. He also believed that 1) the ends justified the means; 2) there was no such thing as a

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fixed truth — that everything is relative and changing; and 3) that one of the ways of overcoming opposition was not by addressing issues but by personalizing and demeaning the opponent. Sort of reminds you of our current president, doesn’t it?

Which brings me to Ms. C. Brown who in her letter last week objected to my describing her as a “slimy, leftist lowlife,” a description which, you will agree with me, is entirely justified — as I will explain below.

In my original letter published May 1, titled, “Obama and Holder benefit from their color,” I made certain remarks about the president that were 100% accurate. I called him “inept, incompetent and ineffective” also “an inherently dishonest person, a serial and brazen liar” and finally “a mediocre president.”

Since she couldn’t dispute the facts, Ms. C. Brown (like a true Alinskyite) tried to defame and demonize me through a vicious personal and racial attack in which she used four variations of the word “hate,” and the word bigot to describe me. Yet this woman (if she really is a woman) seeks to hide her identity and remain anonymous.

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99 Dromore Road Come join us at the Nature Center for our second annual Farm to Table dinner and wine tasting fundraiser. Guests will enjoy a delicious meal from a variety of local restaurants and bakeries that promote using locally grown products and provide seasonal fare. In addition, wineries from the Hudson Valley region will showcase their award winning wines. GNC’s natural setting provides a lovely backdrop for this special evening. Weather permitting, dinner will be served outdoors, at tables set up on the Great Lawn, so please dress comfortably and casually and wear practical shoes. In the event of rain, the event will be held in the Manor House. For more information, call 914-723-3470.

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AUBUDON SOCIETY MEETING 7 p.m. Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street Hudson River Audubon Society’s Members Night. Presentations by members. All are welcome. For more information, call 914-968-5851.

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VOLUNTEER WORK PROJECT 11 a.m. Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street Bring work gloves and help spruce up the preserve. For more information, call 914-428-1005.

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NATURE WALK 1 p.m. Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street Explore the Butterfly Garden. Learn all about butterflies by observing them up close. For more information, call 914-968-5851.

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FARMERS MARKET 10 a.m. Muscoot Farm Route 100 More than 25 local vendors offer the best seasonal produce, fruits, meats, poultry, food products and more every Sunday through the end of October. Go to muscootfarm.org for vendors.

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TEACHING TRAILS 11:30 a.m. Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Guided Trail Experience through the woodland forest.

Discover who left that track, which tree makes the best animal home, or which mushrooms make the best dinner. Program runs approximately 45 minutes. FREE! For more information, call 914-723-3470.

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AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL 12 p.m. Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway Music, dance, vendors and foods saluting the African culture.

Bring blankets or chairs for seating. For info, call 914-864-PARK.

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BIG EQUIPMENT DAY 1 p.m. Muscoot Farm Route 100 Bring Dad for an inside look at Muscoot’s tractors, trucks and gators for Father’s Day. For more info, call 914-864-7282.

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NATURE WALK 2 p.m. Marshlands Conservancy Route 35 Reptile and Amphibian Seekout. Children of all ages and adults can have fun searching for these creatures, especially the ones that are slimey and scaley! For more information, call 914-835-4466

Sunday, June 29 Somers

FARMERS MARKET 10 a.m. Muscoot Farm Route 100 More than 25 local vendors offer the best seasonal produce, fruits, meats, poultry, food products and more every Sunday through the end of October. Go to muscootfarm.org for vendors.

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Somers

JEWELS OF THE AIR 10 a.m. Muscoot Farm Route 100 Join Audubon naturalist Tait Johansson as he searches Muscoot’s fields and pond for the jewels of the air -- dragonflies! Meet at the Reception Center. For more information, call 914-864-7282.

Scarsdale

TEACHING TRAILS 11:30 a.m. Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Guided Trail Experience through the woodland forest.

Discover who left that track, which tree makes the best animal home, or which mushrooms make the best dinner. Program runs approximately 45 minutes. FREE! For more information, call 914-723-3470.

Hartsdale

IRISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL 12 p.m. Ridge Road Park Ridge Road Music, dance, food and vendors saluting the Irish culture.

Bring blankets and chairs for seating. For more information, call 914-864-PARK.

Scarsdale

STORY WALK 1 p.m. Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Guided Trail Experience through the woodland forest.

Discover who left that track, which tree makes the best animal home, or which mushrooms make the best dinner. Program runs approximately 45 minutes. FREE! For more information, call 914-723-3470.

Somers

NATURE WALK 2 p.m. Lasdon Park Route 35 Tour the blooming perennials at the arboretum with the horticulturist. Meet at the Shop at Lasdon. For info, call 914-864-7268.

Rye

DRAGONFLIES 2 p.m. Marshlands Conservancy Route 1 Observe and learn about these quick-flying beauties that grace the ponds and meadow at the conservancy. For more information, call 914-835-4466.

Scarsdale

FARM TO TABLE DINNER 4 p.m. Greenburgh Nature Center

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Alinskyite tactics

Continued from Page 14 mistaken. Not with this Jew! She evidently thought she was dealing with an easily intimidated Upper West Side Liberal.

What Ms. C. Brown did was contemptible and shameful. She deserves scorn and the right-on-description I gave her — “a slimy, leftist lowlife.”

One final word to Ms. C. Brown — and her ilk — “If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen.”

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Raloxifene*

VS Generic Price for 60mg x 100

$74.00

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Prescription price comparison above is valid as of November 1, 2013. All trade-mark (TM) rights associated with the brand name products in this ad belong to their respective owners. *Generic drugs are carefully regulated medications that have the same active ingredients as the original brand name drug, but are generally cheaper in price. Generic equivalents are equal to their "brand" counterparts in Active Ingredients, Dosage, Safety, Strength, Quality, Performance and Intended use. It may vary in colour, shape, size, cost and appearance.