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ROCKAWAY POINT NEWS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011
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VOL. LXXXV, NO. 8
St. Pat’s Parade
Honorees Installed
On Saturday February 19th the Queens
County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade and
Cultural Committee held their annual
installation of the Parade Grand Marshal,
Honorary Grand Marshals and the Deputy
Grand Marshals at Antun’s Catering Hall
in Queens Village.
The parade committee headed by
PBA & Breezy Tour and
Travel Presents
The Merry Plough Boys
See Details on page 9
Maureen Abernethy; Past President of
the LAOH NY County Board G. Mary
Mcloughlin; Arverne by the Sea Builder
Nick Masem, and Matriarch of the Dalton
family of Rockaway Mrs. Joan Dalton.
Conspicuously absent from the
proceedings and was embattled UFT
lobbyist Paul Egan. Mr. Egan who was
FREE
Once Again Goal Achieved
And Then Some!
Mr. Joseph Pepe and his helpers,
grandchildren Holly Cassino and Eric and
Chrystie Rasmussen, through the generosity of many people and organizations have
once again more than reached their goal of
collecting 20,000 Christmas cards for St.
Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Jude’s is www.stjuderanch.org .
Mr. Pepe started collecting the cards for
the sick children at St. Jude’s three years
ago. In the first year he collected 3,000,
which was many more than he had originally hoped for. Last year Joe set a goal
of 5,000 cards and was astonished as his
Rockaway Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal Terence Farrell poses
with Parade President Mike Benn and Parade Vice-President John Brennan
after his installation as the 36th Grand Marshal.
President Mike Benn chose the following
individuals as honorees of the 36th annual
parade which is the second largest Saint
Patrick’s Parade in New York State: the
Grand Marshal of the 36th annual parade
is Mr. Terrence Farrell, vice-president of
LVI Energy, which works in the burgeoning industry of “Greening” New York.
The Honorary Grand Marshals are: Mr.
Kevin Kearney Esq., and Mrs. Dorothy
Brenna.
Deputy Grand Marshals are: NewYork
City Councilman Eric Ulrich; St. Johns
Hospital Emergency Department Director
Victoria Backus; NYC Sanitation Chief
Michael Bellew; Great Irish Fair organizer
Chris Hannan; Kevin Kennedy known for
his work with guide dogs for the blind and
as a photographer; P.S. 43 Asst. Principal
tapped to be the Gael of the Year, was
noticeably absent from the proceedings
due to his much-publicized tirade at an
Albany restaurant. It is unclear at this
time whether Mr. Egan will march in
the parade.
The 36th annual parade will be held on
March 5th 2011 and will start as always
with a mass for Peace and Justice in Ireland
at St. Francis De Sales Church followed by
a breakfast for the honorees at the Knights
of Columbus. Then the parade will be
kicking off from Beach 129th Street at
1:00 pm. Please remember that due to new
regulations concerning parades and their
length the parade will now end at Beach
102nd Street and Rockaway Beach Blvd.
Look for the official Line of March in next
week’s Pointer.
Mr. Joe Pepe and his Grandchildren Holly Cassino and Chrystie and Eric
Rasmussen display some of the 23,500 cards collected for St. Jude’s
Childrens Hospital.
The traditional style Christmas cards
(not the increasingly popular photo
cards) are recycled into new cards by
the sick children by a host of volunteers
at Saint Jude’s. The recycling program
teaches the children basic business skills
and provides an additional source of
funding for the hospital as the “new”
cards are resold on Saint Jude’s website
and in their gift shop. All of the funds
raised by the sale of the cards go right
back into additional programs supporting the children. The website for Saint
little contribution to St. Jude’s netted over
12,000 cards. This year Joe and his helpers set a goal of 20,000 cards and through
the extreme generosity of transplanted
Pointers from as far as Florida and New
Jersey, Joe is proud to announce that they
have once again crushed their goal and
collected 23,500 cards in all.
Once again this year cards were sent in
by a wide array of people and organizations,
they included:
Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer’s
(Continued on Page 16)
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Letters To
The Editor
The following letters are the opinions of its author
and not necessarily those of the Rockaway Point News.
Double Standard
Dear Editor,
Dr. Ronan Tynan the famous Irish
Tenor made an off handed remark to
a real estate agent in Manhattan last
year that was deemed Anti-Semitic.
Since then, he has lost his job with the
New York Yankees, and in addition,
had other appearances canceled. The
situation got so bad, it forced him to
sell his New York apartment, and leave
the City that he loved. On the other
side of the coin, our erstwhile Mayor,
made disparaging remarks concerning
the Irish to a group of Irish Business
People, when confronted, he fluffed it
off. Where was the outrage, where was
the outcry, where was the Media? Can
you say “Double Standard”?
Sincerely,
Jim McEnaney
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their families together also the ones that
are living on the edge of society and do
not know how they are going to pay
the mortgage, the electric bill gasoline
or food for their families. There are a
number of social organization, such as
Salvation Army,
Food Pantries, St. Vincent de Paul
etc. that are here to help people in need.
These organizations find themselves at
times unable to keep up assistance due
to the increased number of the people
in need.
While this is happening, the Senate
and Congress in Washington and the
Legislature in our State are playing a
game of Democrats against Republicans
and allowing the needy people to fend
for themselves.
The President has just presented
a budget to the House and Senate for
the coming year. This budget is reducing many of the necessary items that
would be beneficial to the people of
this country.
There is talk of reducing the entitlement programs such as Social Security
and Medicare. These items are the lifeline
for the senior citizens of our country.
In all the articles in the newspapers
devoted to this budget and where cuts
are to be made, I have yet to read of
any cuts in the subsidies to the oil
companies, the Farm subsidies or the
Foreign Aid.
I am sure that the people of these
United States are more deserving of
the Government’s largesse than the
governments of foreign countries.
Sincerely,
Chris Norton
Great Job Security
Dear Editor,
My Son came to visit late Friday
night (after 10pm) not knowing he
left his car lights on. Within the hour
Security called our house to inform us
and stayed by the car to make sure there
was no problem.
Our thanks to the security officer
for his diligence!
Sincerely,
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EDITORIAL
By Noreen Schramm
Democracy?
The Will of the People will not be thwarted for sooner or later the urge to
be free of domination will cause a great revolution.
We are witnessing such a great uprising right now in the mid-east and parts
of northern Africa. Egypt is now under the control of its Army since President
Mubarak was forced from office. This peaceful uprising has spread to the unrest
in Bahrain a tiny island nation in the Persian Gulf. Morocco is in turmoil and
Libyan troops are estimated to have killed over 200 of its own people as they
strive to oust Col. Mu’ammar al-Qadhafi from his ruling position. And even in
China, as reported on the Monday evenings World News, is undergoing unrest
in some of its outlying providences.
How is it possible that all of these surges for democracy and free elections
are coming about at this time? The answer lies in the fact that thanks to the
instant communication such as the Internet and social networks like Facebook
along with cell phones that capture video, what was once an internal problem
in a particular country is now broadcast worldwide in what is call “real time”
as it is happening. Governments that used to suppress the first signs of any
challenges to its ruling powers are now helpless to stop their populace from
knowing what is happening.
Libya is trying very hard to jam the Internet and shut down Facebook and
cell phones but still the world knows what it is doing within its borders. The
more repressive governments like Libya try to coerce its people, it is only
succeeding in pushing the people into action. And as helpless as the world
feels in watching their struggle, the other leaders throughout the region are
bracing for their people to pick up the banner of freedom and demand the right
to govern themselves.
Where is this all going to lead to remains the number one question in every
thinking mind? Some might call these uprisings anarchy. Others will term it
a call for change. Still others will say that the people no longer wish to be
governed by a totalitarian state. But the bottom line is once freed from repression, which direction will they go? Will true democracy be embraced or will
it be replaced with a pseudo form of the very governments they are revolting
against. Also will these new governments embrace liberty for all, including
women? The world watches and waits to see what will emerge from these
various revolts. Could their voices continue to reverberate around the globe?
Stay tuned for more to come....
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& PRE-TEENS TOO!
by Gert Hendry
A little “follow up” on last week’s
column on George Washington &
Abraham Lincoln in reference to
“President’s Day”.
On Feb. 21st in a column written by
a chairman of Civics Education – he
stated, “by creating President’s Day
combining both men, we lost both of
them, and forced them to share acclaim
with far lesser Presidents.” He went on
to say, “So let us restore separate, special
celebrations of George and Abraham.
On Lincoln’s Birthday we can celebrate
liberty, the preservation of the Union
and the end of slavery, which made the
world sit up and take note that here was
a country unlike any other. On Washington’s birthday, we can honor a man
who set the bar for civilized and noble
behavior”. Our first President and the
“Father of our Country”.
This leads me to bring up the subject of history. No longer being taught
as it should be about your country’s
beginning to this day. Also Geography – concerning the United States
individually and other countries too.
The subjects are called Social Studies
today. The writer of this article also
stated, “Just what content is taught
in our Civics classes today escapes
me.” I agree with him. He then writes
about teaching civics correctly taken
from Honest History, to educate our
youth properly. Teens and Pre Teens,
young adults etc. this should give you
something to think about. History
and Geography of our country is our
Heritage. What do you think (that word
again) of our English (not Language
Arts) becoming the Official language
of our country? After all, isn’t it a
language that we all speak that makes
us the United States of America?
According to a poll conducted the
strongest ever recorded support of
Official Language legislation 87 per
cent support it. There are 31 States
with official English laws. There are
powerful anti-assimilation activists encouraging a multi-lingual country and
a bill that would Ban making English
our country’s official language. These
activities are “encouraging programs
that cater to the millions of people who
live in America yet REFUSE to learn
English”. There is a push to have Official Multilingual Bills in Congress.
Hopefully, the new Congress will not
be swayed in the wrong direction. All
we can do is pray that a bill called
Official English Bill, H.R. 997 will
be considered and approved and the
“English Plus” Bill will be rejected. An
example of problems that arise due to
language barriers. A Key Food store was
sold to Asian people in Flushing. The
title of the article “Food Fight at Asian
Market in Flushing”. It seems that the
selection of foods are not evenly set up
and not a selection that involves American Products. People living in this area
for years find it difficult to shop there
now-since there is no variety of products. Plus – not many people from the
neighborhood are hired. As a result the
language barrier occurs and becomes
a problem. More reason for English
to be the language of our country. As
it is now – drivers license exams, tax
forms, election ballots, welfare forms
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WHISPERING BREEZES
“Heard around town that…”
If you haven’t looked at a calendar
lately we are just over three weeks away
from the start of spring. The beautiful
days are coming so get your bikes, light
jackets and dare I say it, shorts ready!
This past Saturday night had the
pleasure of attending the Queens
County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade and
Cultural Committee’s annual honoree
installation and dinner dance at Antun’s
catering hall in Queens Village. It was a
great night meeting the diverse group of
honorees and dancing and dining with
the committee members.
Understand that also on Saturday
night the Msgr. William F. Burke
Knights of Columbus Rockaway Council #2672 held a successful Knight at
the Races fundraiser. Congratulations
to the Knights and Columbiettes on a
great night.
On Sunday the Ladies Ancient Order
of Hibernians Division 25 Rockaway
Beach/Breezy Point held their first annual St. Bridgette feast day communion
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breakfast after 11:30AM mass at St.
Camillus. The Ladies were extremely
happy to have Mr. Jim Prendergast
come and perform some Irish tunes
on his accordion. Speaking of the
LAOH they have set the date of April
3rd for their 5-year anniversary party.
The party will be held at the Knights
of Columbus hall on Beach 90th street
For tickets and or donations call Bridget
Rush 718-318-3425 or Virginia Minardi
718-474-1037.
Hope all the kids and teachers had a
great week of vacation this past week and
are charged up for the run to the Easter/
Passover vacation coming up next.
Can’t wait for the Rockaway Saint
Patrick’s Day parade next week. Wonder if Mayor “stereotype” Bloomberg
will have the gall to show up after his
gaffe before the Irish American Historical Society when he jokingly referred
to the Irish around the corner from his
house as totally inebriated and hanging
out of the windows waving. Just imagine
if Christine Quinn or any other Irish
politician made a remark about Jewish
stereotypes in front of a predominately
Jewish crowd, she would have been
ridden out of town and most definitely
out of her office by the backlash. The
man should be boo’ed loudly and often
during the parade.
Thirty
Teen News
(Continued from Page 4)
and “countless other forms are offered
in multiple languages, at taxpayers
expense hospitals, court room interpreting are provided.” In other countries
English is taught and spoken-more so
it should be enforced here.
How about getting a group together
and start discussing topics involving
subjects just written about? It would
be helpful to all involved-you boys and
girls are the future of our country.
Just read, “Drug Sting nets 62 in
projects”. After 6 months of investigating 62 “illegal” pushers were arrested.
These dealers were street crews who
sold Cocaine, Crack, heroin and pot
in housing complexes in Queens. They
also sold oxycodone, ecstasy and BZP
(a synthetic stimulant). To top it off
they were selling within 1,000 feet of
local schools. In so doing they can get
longer sentences. Drugs were sold in
parking lots-outside a Walgreens and
a Popeye’s. This was accomplished
following neighborhood complaints.
Perhaps more complaints and more
reports will find many more drug dealers
arrested and hopefully put away for a
length of time. Remember D.D.D.
Those of you who spent the break
sunning in Florida or away at a ski resort,
hope you had a great time. If you were
here and just did whatever pleases you,
hope you enjoyed yourselves.
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Holy Mackerel
By Joan Mettler
Disclaimer: This column is neither about piety nor fish.
Je Recuse
Have you served your turn at jury
duty? Most adults have. In order to be
chosen for a jury, years ago, a prospective
juror was asked if he or she had ever been
the victim of a violent crime. That question is no longer asked as it is assumed
every one has been a victim or knows
some one who has. Another question
that is no longer asked is, “Do you have
relatives that are in law enforcement?”
Here, it is assumed that over the course
of multiple generations everybody has
had a family member in law enforcement.
Positive answers to those two questions
used to be a ticket to being excused from
service. It seems the only way to get a
pass when it comes to serving jury duty
in this day and age is to have a valid medical excuse. For all intents and purposes,
today’s jurors are now required to put
their victimizations and prejudices behind
them when deciding a person’s fate as a
member of a jury.
Judges, those higher members of
society who should be beyond reproach
can and do have an ‘out’. They can recuse
themselves in cases where they might
appear prejudice, but do they? Oft times
the only manner of detecting a judge’s
prejudice is through his admission to the
court. Odd isn’t it that potential jurors
can no longer recuse themselves; but,
judges can. One would think the best
and the brightest who, of all members
of society, should be able to rise above
courtroom prejudice.
It would seem elected judges in small
claims court, family court, civil court,
state supreme court and those judges on
the court of appeals must, even in a tainted
world, comport themselves in a manner
above reproach. Not so! In fact, Chief
Judge Jonathan Lippman recently ordered
all 1,000 elected judges in NewYork State
who received $2,500 or more in campaign
donations or from any lawyer or party to
a case or $3,500 from multiple plaintiffs
or defendants or from an attorney and his
law firm to reveal their relationships and
recuse themselves from trials that give
the appearance of ‘dirt’. In the future
they will be assigned cases according to
their disclosures. Imagine Lippman’s law
now has to be memorialized in writing
after years of no rules allowing judges to
get away with whatever they could. Any
ordinary naïve person might have been
in awe of the court as it is has always
been portrayed as the object of respect
on every level in every state. Apparently
it was not that way to the chief judge
who ordered his judges to reveal their
prior associations. If it is becoming more
difficult to keep our state courts fair what
is to be said for fairness on the United
States Supreme Court?
When Justice Antonin Scalia went
hunting with then Vice President Cheney,
it wasn’t just inappropriate, it was antijudicial. His association with the Koch
brothers who are billionaires by oil, is
open and an affront to all who think
court members should be aprejudicial
with respect to big business and environmental before the court. What must
half of U.S. voters think when justices
who are supposed to decide a case on its
merits, tip off their hand with the company they keep. Being named to the court
has its pluses and minuses. The pluses
are prestige and power. The minuses are
having to appear neutral. For appearing
prejudice, a justice should lay himself
open to being removed from the bench
at the very most and use his option of
recusal at the very least.
More recently Justice Clarence
Thomas made news for spending four
days rubbing elbows at a conference
of heavy hitter Republicans called by
former Veep Dick Cheney in 2008. He
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meeting. His four day stay was revealed
later on. His presence there represented a
flagrant violation of the spirit of fairness
and most certainly questions his ability
to serve his country without prejudice in
political decisions. He, like Scalia, is a
darling of the Koch brothers and their oil
billions. Can either of them be trusted to
determine environmental issues, drilling
etc. without prejudice?
Judge Thomas’s wife, Virginia, who
earns big money as a Tea Party lobbyist
and recently opened a consulting firm
and calling herself ambassador to new
members of Congress, is an extension of
this issue. Should the spouse of a Supreme
Court Justices be allowed to participate
in political events while her husband
serves on the highest court in our land?
Undeterred, Virginia Thomas continues
to flaunt her politics lessening the esteem
and respectability in which the court is
held. The Thomas’s blatant allegiance to
the right should not be tolerated nor should
left leaning jurists and their spouses who
flaunt their politics. When a case comes
up before the court the American people
should want to be assured that it will be
judged on its merits rather than the personal political leanings of the justices.
Virginia Thomas and all future spouses
of justices must not be allowed to associate with factions that call their spouses
decisions into question.
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judges and their ability to judge? In the
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ROCKAWAY DOINGS
by SARA & RICHARD BERGER
There has been talk for months
that the city was supposed to be doing something about Beach Channel
Drive, and the bay bulkhead wall, from
Beach 116th Street to roughly Beach
149th Street, where the bulkhead wall
is on Gateway National Recreation
Area property. In recent days, a street
collapse took out the right westbound
lane between Beach 130th and 131st
Streets, as well as the small sidewalk
area between the street curb and the
wall. It’s deep. We know it’s deep,
because Richard was certain he heard
an echo from it.
Saturday night, February 19, we
had, after almost a week above the
normal winter temperatures, a return to
seasonal cold. This was accompanied
by sustained high winds, pushing what
was probably a lunar high tide, throwing a lot of spray over the bulkhead
wall, all the way west to Riis Landing
at the old Coast Guard Station. So
heavy were the winds off of the Bay,
that either water spray or blown sand
repeatedly obscured vision, even on
the State Road, all the way west, from
Beach Channel High School to Beach
222nd Street.
What surprised Richard and his
girlfriend was that the right hand
westbound lane of Beach Channel
Drive was now blocked off by traffic
barrels from Beach 130th Street, to the
turn by Beach 144th Street. The lane
did appear to be flooded.
More on this as we investigate.
We recently were alerted that some
non-Rockaway based “Conservation
Groups” are possibly trying to force
the closing of sections of the Riis Park
and Fort Tilden Gateway National
Recreation Area. What follows is from
Community Board 14’s Ad-hoc Committee on Public Access at GNRA:
“Gateway National Recreation
Area (GNRA) is developing a new
Management Plan which will determine how we can use the park (espe-
cially Riis Park & Ft. Tilden) for the
next 30 years. At the last moment, the
comment period was extended until
3/15/11. The link to make comments
is http://parkplanning.nps.gov/commentForm.cfm?documentID=36924
“Environmental advocates from
outside of Rockaway have made numerous complaints that Ft. Tilden has
too much use. GNRA management is
taking those complaints very seriously.
There are plans afoot to make users
of Ft. Tilden pay user fees to make
it so expensive for active, organized
recreation that we will not be able to
afford to use the park anymore. RMAC
has already been forced to end the Fall
Festival and concert series because
of these same cost issues. Is Little
League next? CYO soccer? Rugby?
This comment period will be used as
the justification for keeping Rockaway
people out of Ft. Tilden.
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link above. Tell them that active, orga(Continued on Page 14)
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SFDS Pre K Celebrates the Letter P
Just like the all-time favorite show Sesame Street, the Pre-K students at St.
Francis de Sales have days or weeks to honor the letters of the alphabet. On Friday, January 28th, the students celebrated the letter Pp! What better way to make
letters and literacy come alive than children wearing Pajamas to school and to
have a Pancake breakfast. Parent volunteers came to assist children in following
a recipe to make pancakes and then all enjoyed eating them in their PJ’s. Children
and parents then enjoyed a game of Bingo where everything on the card started
with the letter Pp. There were songs and art activities focusing on the letter of the
week. It wouldn’t be a literacy celebration without a story or two. Students sat on
the rug while one parent read the classic tale If You Give a Pig a Pancake. It was
the PPPPerfect PPPParty with great PPPParent PPPParticipation!
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Traditional Irish Music by the Boys from Dublin
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please call for reservations and group tables
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Sunday March 6th 2011
7:30am departure from Breezy
7:45am from Beach 116th st. Dunkin Donuts
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It will make your day brighter!
The Sons and Daughters of America, Breezy Point
along with members of our VFW, American Legion
and Students from Xavier High School are going to
the Walter Reed Naval Hospital on March 10th. We
are going to the Malone House to visit the World
War II Veterans and their families. We will give
them baked goods, t-shirts, sweatshirts and PJ’s to
brighten their day. We will then go to the Tomb of
the Unknown Soldiers and lay a wreath.
Please bring new PJ’s or cash donations
to buy them to the Lumber Yard any
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Pheffer Announces Opportunity
to Help Support Our Volunteer
Firefighters and Emergency Services
Last column I talked about if you
were buying a personal computer, what
brand and type would it be? We arrived
at no particular brand, (shop by price)
and it should be a Wireless Laptop.
Laptop means the whole computer
is like an open “book”, the display is
one page of the “Book” and the other
is the keyboard.
NOTE! Laptop computers have a
fan inside to keep the works cool, they
exhaust the heat out the bottom, so they
shouldn’t sit on a pillow, or your lap,
they should sit on a hard surface, so the
heat can escape.
Why would I want to be on the Internet? There are countless uses, and the
longer you use the Internet, the more
uses you’ll discover.
E-Mail is a big one. An easy way
to keep in touch at no expense. Keep
in touch with everyone in your family
and friends. Besides text that you write
in an E-Mail you can send and receive
photos. Once you learn how to scan
documents and anything that will fit in
a scanner, you can send them also.
We do some online banking. Need
to move money from a Savings Account
to the Checking Account. Check for
outstanding checks having been, or not
been cashed. Check your balances.
Purchasing online at Christmas is
indispensable, especially in Breezy
where shopping is limited.You pay with
your Credit Card as in a store. Using
the computer and internet to compare
prices of what you are interested in buying from many different sources. You
often can buy on the Internet without
sales taxes.
I’m going to mention two things that
I was able to do with my computer on
the Internet.
3 years ago I had hit a deer returning
from a hunting trip and it broke the light
assembly in the front right fender of my
1989 Mazda. Because the car had to pass
the rigid inspection system here in NJ
the light assembly had to be replaced.
Now where can you find the part for a
20-year old car? Drive 20 miles to an
auto junkyard and hope. Or look on the
Internet where I found one, brand new
in the original box.
Some time ago my Daughter’s
Gold Star dehumidifier needed fixing.
I determined what part I needed but I
had no parts catalog to get the name
and part number of the part I needed.
I went on Sears web site, found the
dehumidifier, found the parts catalog,
got the part number, and ordered it from
Sears on line, and had the part in two
days without leaving home.
What’s playing in the theater at
Assemblywoman Audrey I. Pheffer is pleased to report that New Yorkers now have the opportunity to help support our volunteer firefighters and
emergency service workers through a voluntary contribution on their 2010
New York State income tax returns.
“In the 23rd Assembly District, we have the highest number of volunteer
firefighters and emergency service departments anywhere in New York State.
This is a wonderful opportunity for us to contribute to these organizations
that are so vital to our safety and well-being,” said Pheffer.
Legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Pheffer was enacted in 2009
to establish the Volunteer Firefighting and Volunteer Emergency Services
Recruitment and Retention Fund, and to provide a tax check-off on state
income tax forms whereby gifts to the fund can be made.
“The Volunteer Firefighting and Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Fund will help to recruit and retain the brave men and
women who so selflessly staff our volunteer fire and volunteer EMS departments,” said Pheffer.
For more information on the tax check-off, visit www.nystax.gov.
Sheepshead Bay, and at what time?
What does the menu for a certain restaurant look like, how are the prices?
Going to an address you’ve never been
to? Get there by using “Mapquest”.
Need an answer to a medical question? There are oodles of answers,
pick one.
Stuck on a crossword puzzle.
GOOGLE will answer it.
Want to see what someone in California or Texas home looks like. If you
know the address go on GOOGLE Maps
and you’ll see the home from the air or
in a street view.
There’s an application called ZILLOW and with it and the home’s address
you can find the assessed valuation, the
property size, and the taxes.
If you know someone’s landline
phone number but don’t know where
they live, there’s a “Reverse Lookup”
site that will give you the address if
it’s listed.
I file my Income taxes on line using “Turbo Tax” and have my returned
money direct deposited in our bank
account.
You can watch clips of movies, and
television shows with your computer.
There is no end to the things you
can do with your computer, but you
must besides having a computer have
a “Provider” like FIOS, Time Warner,
and others to “Provide” you with the
path onto the Internet
I can and did write this column
for the Pointer using Microsoft Word,
which “Spell Checks” Checks Grammar, and gives me a word count.
(The count is, 693)
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The Rockaway Artists Alliance
presents:
The Life of Still Objects
The Rockaway Artists Alliance is
certainly not standing still as they shake
off the grays of winter to present another
successful exhibition. Showcased in the
inviting sTudio 6 gallery at Fort Tilden,
The Life of Still Objects draws together
the work of ten talented artists in RAA’s
second show of the year. Through photography, painting and even quilt, the
exhibition explores the motion and emotion shimmering just below the surface
of everyday objects and places.
The Life of Still Objects will run from
Saturday, February 19 through Sunday,
March 27. An opening reception will be
held on Sunday, February 20 from 124pm. There will be refreshments, music
and good company. Several of the artists
will also be on hand.
For The Life of Still Objects, The
artists have used their imagination and
skill to conjure up new interpretations
of the ‘still life’ using inventive angles,
subjects, juxtapositions and contexts.
Such intriguing titles as “A Trinity of
Ties in Paris,” “Flight”, “The Wood
Shop”, “Hot Peppers”, “Half Empty”,
“Blue Teapot”, “Riis Towers,” “Beach,”
appropriately “Still Life II”, and “Modern Onions in Early 17th C. Japanese
Oribe Bowl” bring to life a world full
of objects we feel like we are seeing
for the first time. It is a world that the
Rockaway Artists Alliance invites all to
come and experience for themselves.
The Life of Still Objects artists
include Sydell Rothefel, Stephanie
Schmidt, Ralph Petagna, Maryann
McEvoy, Audrey Irwin, Mary Meade,
Jessica Schulman, Susan DeCastro, Dan
Guarino and Joseph Abbate.
Gallery hours are from 12-4pm every
Saturday and Sunday and by appointment. Admission to the gallery and all
events are free, as is parking. For more
information on exhibitions, events, meetings and directions please call (718) 4740861, e-mail info@raa116.org or visit
www.rockawayartistsalliance.org.
RAA works in close partnership
with the National Park Service at Gateway National Recreation Area and in
part is supported by NYC Department
of Cultural Affairs.
Fort Tilden is an historic former
United States Army base. Its entrance is
located off Rockaway Point Boulevard
across from Riis Landing, and near the
entranceway to the Marine Parkway Gil
Hodges Memorial Bridge. Its nearest
cross street is Beach 169th street. Fort
Tilden today is home to many cultural,
community and sport activities and serves
as a premier part of Gateway National
Recreation Area, a unique urban national
park that spans several boroughs.
This will be an extremely abbreviated column this week. Abandoning the
cold, snow, ice, and wind, this columnist has left Breezy Point temporarily, for
warmer climes. Enjoying a vacation filled with sun, surf, sand between our toes,
and maybe even a tequila sunrise.
Wish you were here.
Until next week ...
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Crowley Reaction to Mayor’s
Proposed FDNY Cuts and
Weekend’s Deadly Fires
NewYork City Fire & Criminal Justice Services Committee Chair Elizabeth
Crowley, in response to Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s proposed FDNY budget
cuts for Fiscal Year 2012, stated:
“Once again, the Mayor’s budget is forcing the FDNY to roll the dice on
public safety. The State is being unfair in its distribution of funding to the City
but it is the Mayor who decides what to cut and what to keep. At a time when the
City has dumped billions of dollars into a failed 911-system upgrade, and will
spend millions more to have NASA try to fix it the Mayor is reducing FDNY
staffing and proposing to close 20 fire companies. Simply put, it doesn’t matter
how fancy our 911-system is if there’s no one at the firehouse to answer your
emergency call. As we can see from the deadly fire in Brooklyn last Friday,
closing companies at a time when our fire services are responding to more
emergencies than ever before will jeopardize the lives of New Yorkers.”
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Breezy Pointers Cruise on
World’s Largest Cruise Ship!
Breezy Point residents, along
with some friends from Marco
Island, Fla., sailed on the world’s
largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s “Oasis of the Seas” this past
February 12 -19, 2011. Breezy Point
residents included Janet & Jimmy
Corcoran, Tim & Bunny GaNun,
Frank & Elaine Keim, Kathleen &
Pat Joyce, Bobby & Peggy Reddan,
Lynn & Emmett Brady and Donna &
Jimmy O’Meara. The cruise was arranged by Marilyn Harvey of Breezy
Tour & Travel.
Saint Saviour
Students Attend
Leadership
Conference
On February 5th Juniors Katherine
Leon and Kaitlyn Raynor of Saint Saviour High School, accompanied by Ms.
Regina Bellettiere, teacher and moderator of Student Government, attended
the National Leadership Conference
at Pace University. The trio attended 4
presentations and heard several keynote
speakers. The highlight of the day was
the class on “brainstorming and idea
making”. The reason was the presenter,
Anne Bellettiere, alumna of Saint Saviour, class of 2003, who also helped
organize the entire event. Kaitlyn and
Katherine both agreed that having one
of their own speaking at a Leadership
Conference was both impressive and
quite an accomplishment. It speaks
volumes about the type of women Saint
Saviour has educated and help mold and
continue to do so to this day.
(L-R) Katherine Leon, Anne
Bellettiere, ’03, and Kaitlyn Raynor.
Say it aint
So!
Mets are changing Managers?
Who is this guy?
What are his STATs?
Is the team in that much trouble?
Catchy name! Was he a catcher?
Base Stealer? Aha Big time
Bernie Madoff
Say it aint So!
Ed Broderick
Former Bklyn Dodger Fan
RPBP Catholic Club
Saturday, March 5, 2011
7:00PM-11:00PM
Live Music by Shay Mac
Corned Beef Dinner
Open Bar
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Performance by
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For Tickets Call
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• LEGAL NOTICE • LEGAL NOTICE • LEGAL NOTICE • LEGAL NOTICE • LEGAL NOTICE • LEGAL NOTICE • LEGAL NOTICE •
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
A N D N OT I C E – S U P R E M E
COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW
YORK, COUNTY OF QUEENS
–CITIMORTGAGE, INC., against
MONOWAR HASSAN, if they
be living, and if they be dead,
the respective heirs-at-law, nextof-kin, distributees, executors,
administrators, trustees, devisees,
legatees, assignees, lienors,
creditors and successors in interest
and generally all persons having or
claiming under, by or through said
defendant who may be deceased,
by purchase, inheritance, lien
or inheritance, any right, title or
interest in or to the real property
described in the complaint; NEW
YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTROL BOARD; UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA, NEW
YORK STATE DEPARTMENT
OF TAXATION AND FINANCE,
Defendants-Index no. 23990/2008
Plaintiff designates Queens County
as the place of trial situs of the
real property. TO THE ABOVE
NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are
hereby summoned and required to
serve upon plaintiff’s attorney an
answer to the complaint in this
action within (20) days after the
service of this summons, exclusive
of the day of service or within (30)
days after the service is complete
if this summons is not personally
delivered to you within the State of
New York. In the event the United
States of America is made a party
defendant, the time to answer for
the said United States of America
shall not expire until (60) days
after service of the Summons; and
in case of your failure to appear
or answer, judgment will be taken
against you by default for the relief
demanded in the complaint. The
basis of this venue designated is
that a judgment in this action would
affect the title to, or the possession,
use or enjoyment of real property
situated in the County of Queens.
NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER
OF LOSINGYOUR HOME – If you
do not respond to this Summons
Rockaway Doings
nized recreation must be the primary
use of the eastern section of Ft. Tilden.
We do not object to sharing the park
with the environmental advocates, but
we object to efforts to exclude us and
our children.
“Please forward this information
to your friends and neighbors and encourage them to add their comments
as well. Hopefully we can make this
and Complaint by serving a copy
of the Answer on the attorney for
the Mortgage Company who filed
this Foreclosure proceeding against
you and filing the answer with the
Court, a default judgment may be
entered and you can lose your home.
Speak to an attorney or go to the
Court where your case is pending
for further information on how to
answer the Summons and protect
your property. Sending a payment
to your mortgage company will not
stop this foreclosure action. YOU
MUST RESPOND BY SERVING
A COPY OF THE ANSWER
ON THE ATTORNEY FOR
THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE
COMPANY) AND FILING THE
ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS
IN FORECLOSURE; New York
State law requires that we send you
this notice about the foreclosure
process. Please read it carefully.
Mortgage foreclosure is a complex
process. Some people may approach
you about “saving” your home. You
comment extension work in our favor
and flood GNRA with comments that
favor active, organized recreation.
“You should also send your comments to Congressman Weiner’s office at
mike.gluck@mail.house.gov He needs
to know how you feel about this.
“If you want to be kept informed
of developments and future meetings
on this issue, please send your comments to me (Vince Castellano) as well:
vcastellano@verizon.net
“Don’t delay, add your comments
Continuing The Tradition . . .
Personal Service At a Fair Price
should be extremely careful about
such promises. The state encourages
you to become informed about
your options in foreclosure. There
are Government agencies, legal
aid entities and other non-profit
organizations that you may contact
for information about foreclosure
while you are working with your
lender during this process. To locate
an entity near you, you may call
the toll-free helpline maintained
by the New York State Banking
Department at 1-877-226-5697 or
visit the department’s website at:
http://www.banking.state.ny.us/.
The State does not guarantee the
advice of these agencies. The
Banking department shall post on its
website or otherwise make readily
available the name and contact
information of government agencies
or non-profit organizations that may
be contacted for information about
the foreclosure process, including
maintaining a toll-free help-line
to disseminate the information
required by this section. We are
today. The park you save may be the
one your kids use.”
Sara and Richard, again. We feel that
soon, there will not be a Rockaways as
we know it, anymore. We’re losing the
comprehensive high schools that Far
Rockaway and Beach Channel High
Schools used to be. The public transportation is being priced to be prohibitively
too high. Despite what the Mayor says,
we’re losing traffic lanes to bike lanes
that seem to only be used by “Dollar
Van” drivers in a hurry.
Face it, would you want to move
to an isolated area, beautiful as it
might be, where traffic moves, if at
all, at a snail’s pace, and transit costs
would prevent families with children
attempting to collect a debt. Any
information obtained will be used
for that purpose. TO: The foregoing
summons is served upon you by
publication pursuant to an Order
Amending Order of Publication
of the Honorable PHYLLIS
ORLIKOFF FLUG, a Justice of the
Supreme Court of the State of New
York, Queens County, entered on the
23rd day of September, 2010 and
filed with the complaint and other
papers in the office of the Clerk of
the County of Queens, New York.
This action is for final judgment of
foreclosure and sale of the premises
known as and by 82-94 167th Street,
Jamaica, New York located at Block
07046 and Lot 0001, Borough and
County of Queens, City and State
of New York. Dated: September
25, 2010 New York, New York JON
B. FELICE, ESQ., Jon B. Felice
& Associates, P.C., Attorneys for
Plaintiff, 11 East 44th Street, #1601
New York, New York 10017 (212)
867-2700. Our file No.: CMIF-751
2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11/11
from sending them to comprehensive
schools, in inland Queens or Brooklyn,
as there’s little good local, educationally? Then, the “Feds” take away some
of the local enjoyable parklands (Richard feels everything is tied together,
under the so-called “Chaos Theory”).
Would the last person to leave the
Rockaways please remember to turn
off the lights?
Sara remembers, “Back in the day”,
when her classmates got into minor
trouble, the excuse often repeated was,
“there’s nothing to do here”. The way
things are going, there’s even less,
and getting more so. Public and private
schools, as well as houses of worship
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1st VP ........................................................................................Jerry Trollo
2nd VP ....................................................................................Gerrie Gilson
3rd VP .........................................................................Catherine Tennyson
4th VP .....................................................................................Kathy Kirker
Treasurer.............................................................................. Fran Pionegro
Financial Secretary ..............................................................Bob Campbell
Sergeant-at-Arms ...............................................................Jimmy Gimmel
Recording Secretary .......................................................... Frances Loftus
Commodore .........................................................................Vinny Harkins
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Terri Cassidy, Chairperson
Pat Adams
Ed Flaherty
Greg Burke
Joanne Fogarty
Marie Harkins
Kevin Harvey
Danny Latham
Tom MacLellan
Nancy Foley
Mary Murphy
Hugh White
Mary Sweeney
Karen Trollo
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The Graybeards want to thank
everyone who attended our 10th annual
dinner dance and those of you
who were unable to
attend, but have supported our
organization throughout the year.
The evening was a huge success, which
is a tribute to our honoree, Graybeards
President Steven T. Stathis.
Our community realized Steve’s
dedication and commitment to our
organization, and as a result of that,
we had a record breaking 436 people
attend our Dinner dance –
an unbelievable acknowledgment to our
leader. Not only did people come out in
droves to attend the dinner,
but our annual dinner journal
was the largest to date.
Thank you to all the businesses and
individuals who supported our dinner
by taking out a journal ad.
Thanks to the generosity of so many
good people, the Graybeards will
continue to be there for our neighbors
in the their time of need, and to hold a
variety of events geared at improving
the quality of life in our community.
See you next year at our
11th Annual Dinner Dance
Saturday, January 28, 2012 @ Russo’s On The Bay.
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ROCKAWAY POINT NEWS
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Once Again Goal Achieved
three offices (Rockaway, Woodhaven and
Albany)
From Roxbury Mrs. Debbie Hartman a
cancer survivor herself, who spearheaded
the Roxbury collection which netted over
a 1,000 cards last year, and came close to
2,000 this year.
From both coasts of Florida as Mrs.
Anna Morton of New Port Richey and Mrs.
PegAnsboro of Stewart, both collected from
their friends and neighbors and mailed them
to Joe before the February 15th deadline.
From the Mullaly Family in Cranford,
New Jersey who are carrying on their parents
Alice and Bill’s philanthropic spirits.
Mrs. Mahr in Valley Stream who collected in Long Island.
Joe’s Daughter and Son-in-law Linda
and Jimmy “The Jet” Cassino who spearheaded the Rockaway collection.
Mrs. Mary Blair and her sisters in law in
Brooklyn, who read of the collection while
eating at Kennedy’s last year and stepped
up again this year.
From local schools;
St. Rose of Lima, where Joe’s neighbor
Mrs. Maggie Wood and Principal Mrs. Theresa Anderson put together the collection.
P.S. 47 in Broad Channel where teacher
Mrs. Jeannie Hartman Stathis had her students get involved.
St. Helen’s of Howard Beach where
Joe’s granddaughter Holly works.
And also from numerous anonymous
donors who dropped off cards at Joe’s
house.
Joe Pepe has asked us to thank everyone
for helping him reach his goal. Joe, in his
typically unassuming way, said that he
could not do what he does for the children
of Saint Jude’s without the tremendous help
he receives from his family, and especially
his grandchildren.
Joe told us that the good Lord willing,
he will doing the card collection again next
year, and will try to beat this year’s amount.
Great Job everyone!
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Eat your way to a winter “Tan”
Turns out the antioxidant compounds in red, orange, and yellow produce
can give your face a healthy glow, if you eat proper amounts of them. So pick
up those red bell peppers, grab a bag of oranges, and snap up some yellow
string beans this week.
The special compounds that make skin look bright and healthy? “Carotenoids”. And research shows that, when eaten in high amounts carotenoidcontaining fruits and vegetables can give complexions a warm hue similar to
the golden glow of a light summer tan. The extra-good news is that, unlike
a tan, a carotenoid glow doesn’t just look healthy. It actually is healthy.
Mounds of research show that carotenoids help enhance both immune-system
function and reproductive health. So a healthy-looking, produce-induced
glow on the outside may be a clear indicator of good things happening on
the inside as well.
Enjoy the Yukon Gold and Sweet potatoes, and get that winter glow,
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1 pound(s) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
1 pound(s) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
½ cup(s) low-fat milk
2 tablespoon(s) butter
1 teaspoon(s) brown sugar
¾ teaspoon(s) salt
¼ teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
Directions:
Place potatoes and sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough
water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until very tender when
pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
Drain the potatoes, then mash them in the pot to the desired consistency.
Place milk and butter in a small bowl and microwave on High until the butter is mostly melted and the milk is warm, 30 to 40 seconds. (Alternatively,
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Christ The King Helps Battered
and Homeless Women
CONSUMER AFFAIRS
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The PDHP Prevention Leadership Club, with the help of Lisa Longobardi
and the Christ the King Daycare Center, collected toiletries for the Providence
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For-Profit Colleges
The value of a good education cannot be overestimated. Those with a solid
base of knowledge in their chosen field
of work and training in the latest skills
and techniques are more likely to be
hired or promoted. As with any major
decision, prospective students should do
their research and shop around to find
a suitable program. Those considering
a for-profit college or university should
also be aware that several reports have
raised concerns about the business practices and academic standards of some of
these institutions. While most for-profit
schools, which offer associate’s and
bachelor’s degrees, industry-specific
certificates, and technical training, are
honest and ethical in their dealings, it is
important to keep an eye out for those
that employ questionable practices.
The following tips can help you avoid
potential pitfalls before signing on the
dotted line.
First, when considering a for-profit
college, it is important to make sure
that the institution is accredited. Ask
the recruiter which agency provided the
accreditation, and contact the agency to
confirm. The United States Department
of Education maintains a database of
postsecondary schools that have been
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accredited by approved agencies, which
is available at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. Since unaccredited degrees
are not acceptable to most employers or other colleges, determining a
school’s accreditation status is critical.
Be particularly wary of unaccredited
schools that offer extremely short and
inexpensive degree programs. These
entities, which often pose as legitimate
colleges, are commonly referred to as
“diploma mills.” Any college claiming
it will grant a degree upon completion
of a single test or based mainly on life
experience is most likely illegitimate.
Second, beware of the hard sell. An
August 2010 investigation conducted by
the Government Accountability Office
(GAO) found that some recruiters used
high-pressure tactics on GAO investigators posing as prospective students,
such as one recruiter that encouraged
the investigator to sign a contract
before speaking with a financial aid
representative and another that grossly
over-estimated the earning potential
of graduates during the sales pitch.
Deciding which institution to attend is
a serious undertaking that should not
be rushed. If you feel uncomfortable,
tell the recruiter you need more time to
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Third, as part of your research, you
should determine the price of similar
programs at other schools, including
non-profit institutions, such as community colleges, to ensure that the tuition is
comparable and fair. The GAO reported
that one college it investigated offered
a certification program in massage
therapy for $14,000, which contrasted
sharply with a similar program at a
nearby community college that would
have cost $520.
Lastly, be sure to request as much
information about the program, such as
its duration, cost, and graduation rate,
as you may need to make your decision,
and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
For additional tips on avoiding diploma mills, you can view the Federal
Trade Commissions’ brochure on the
subject at: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/
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Rockaway Point Association News The Rockaway Artists Alliance presents:
By Terri Cassidy
As we approach the end of February will be the first General Membership
and the beginning of March and the end Meeting for 2011. Your officers and
of the short days and the long evenings directors have been meeting and will
I think most of us are looking forward continue to meet regularly planning
to spring days. The myriad of storms the RPA events and meetings for 2011.
so far in 2011 caused many of us to Look for the Annual RPA Newsletter in
spend the majority of our leisure time the mail in the upcoming weeks.
Although we are not a political
indoors in the comfort of our homes.
Spring will hopefully allow us to get organization it is important for our Asoutdoors to see and visit with family, sociation collectively and our members
individually to be aware of what is hapfriends and neighbors.
The BP Co-op will be announcing the pening in the political arena that we live
Nominating Committee for their Board in. There is word out there concerning the
of Directors. All of us will be asked to political redistricting of the Rockaway
submit names of people who we think peninsula. Due to the geography and
should be considered as candidates in the uniqueness of our peninsula, residents
Annual Election held in August of 2011. should follow any and all discussion of
Please start thinking and don’t hesitate such redistricting and when possible
to submit the name of someone. If your let our political representatives know
name is submitted take it as a compli- that we are interested in knowing any
ment and go through the process that the developments regarding this issue.
If you have any questions or issues
Nominating Committee follows.
Spring will bring the Annual that you’d like addressed at one of the
Breakfast Meeting for our Association 2011 meetings please contact any of
scheduled for Saturday, April 30 at 10 the officers or directors that are always
AM in the RPBP Catholic Club. This listed in this publication.
Weiner on U.S. Veto of UN Resolution
Condemning Israeli Settlements
Words For The Birds and Art In The Park
Spend a Sunday afternoon surrounded by great art, music and words. On
February 27 from 1-4pm the Jamaica
Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center in
Broad Channel will host the Rockaway
Artists Alliance as they present Words
For The Birds and Art In The Park.
The first of its kind event will gather
together the talents of RAA’s visual
artists, writers and musicians that will
truly highlight the RAA on Jamaica
Bay exhibition currently on view at
the center.
The live program will feature
RAA’s versatile musicians performing
original acoustic music as well as a
slate of poetry, prose and short plays
written, produced and performed by
members of the RAA Writers Group.
Performances will start at 2pm.
This event represents exciting first
time collaboration for both of these
lively and creative groups within the
Rockaway Artists Alliance.
Previous performances by both the
musicians and writers have drawn large
and enthusiastic audiences to the RAA’s
galleries at Fort Tilden.
RAA on Jamaica Bay itself is a
diverse collection of artistic styles,
techniques, and media running the
gamut from photography and painting
to sculpture and prints, all celebrating life in and around the beautiful
Jamaica Bay.
The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge,
part of the National Parks Service’s
Gateway National Recreation Area, is
located just off Cross Bay Blvd in Broad
Channel. Parking is free, as is admission to the exhibition and event. Light
refreshments will also be served.
Not only are these writers, musicians and artists looking toward
presenting future projects together,
but the Rockaway Artists Alliance is
looking forward to continuing working closely with the Gateway National
Recreation Area and the National
Park Service.
The RAA invites all to come enjoy
both art and nature at its best.
REMEMBER
OUR
TROOPS
After the decision by the United States to veto the United Nations resolution condemning Israeli settlements, Rep. Anthony Weiner released the
following statement: “The United States made the right decision to veto this
resolution.” “Questions about settlements do not belong at the United Nations. They belong at the negotiating table. I doubt we will see a resolution
condemning President Abbas for walking away from peace talks.”
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The Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit (not to be confused with the
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nonrefundable personal credit available for
certain energy efficient property installed in
a dwelling unit (defined below) located in the
U.S. The credit, which is claimed on Form
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Qualified solar electric property (property
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pools or hot tubs do not qualify)
For 2009-2016, the credit is 30% of the
cost of qualifying expenditures. There is no
annual limit on the credit amount.
For 2006-2008, the credit is 30% of
the cost of qualifying expenditures, up to a
maximum credit of $2,000 per year.
Qualified solar water heating property
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energy used by the qualifying property must
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entity endorsed by the government of the state
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For 2006-2008, the credit is 30% of
the cost of qualifying expenditures, up to a
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Qualified fuel cell property (must have a
nameplate capacity of at least one half kilowatt
of electricity using an electrochemical process, and have an electricity-only generation
efficiency greater than 30%. Outside swimming pools or hot tubs do not qualify)
cost of qualifying property expenditures (up
to the maximum of $500 per half kilowatt
of capacity)
Qualified small wind energy property
(property that uses a wind turbine to generate
electricity for a dwelling unit)
For 2009-2016, the credit is 30% of the cost
of qualifying property expenditures. There is
no annual limit on the credit amount
For 2008, the credit is 30% of the cost of
qualifying property expenditures, limited to
$500 for each half kilowatt of capacity, for a
maximum credit of $4,000.
Prior to 2008, a credit for this type of
property was not available.
Qualified geothermal heat pump property (property that uses ground or ground
water as a thermal energy source to heat the
dwelling unit or a thermal energy sink to cool
the dwelling unit, that meets Energy Star
requirements in effect when the expenditure
was made)
cost of qualifying property expenditures (no
maximum).
For 2008, the residential energy efficient
property credit is 30% of the cost of qualifying
expenditures, limited to a maximum credit
of $2,000.
For 2006 and 2007, this type of property
was claimed as part of the nonbusiness energy
efficient property credit.
AMT and Subsidized Financing Beginning in 2009, this credit is allowed against
AMT, whereas before 2009 the credit was
not allowed against AMT. Also beginning
in 2009, qualifying property purchased with
funds under a subsidized financing program is
eligible for the credit. Prior to 2009, property
purchased with any subsidized funds did not
qualify for the credit. “Subsidized financing”
is any program whose principal purpose is
to provide financing for projects that are designed to conserve or produce energy under
a federal, state, or local program.
Basis If a taxpayer qualifies for and uses
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the residential energy efficient property
credit, the taxpayer’s basis in the qualifying property is reduced by the amount of
the credit. The credit is nonrefundable and
any unused credit may be carried forward to
the following tax year. An expenditure for
energy efficient equipment qualifies based
on when the installation is completed.
Dwelling unit A “dwelling unit” includes
a house, apartment, condominium, mobile
home, boat, or similar property, which provides basic living accommodations such as
sleeping space, toilet, and cooking facilities.
For all property qualifying for this credit
(except for qualified fuel cell property), installation must be in a dwelling unit that the
taxpayer uses as a residence. For example,
property installed in a taxpayer’s second
home or vacation home - but not a rental
unit - is eligible for the credit. For qualified
fuel cell property, installation must be in the
taxpayer’s primary residence (within the
meaning of §121).
Dwelling units under construction Qualified property that is installed in a dwelling unit
under construction (either new construction
or reconstruction) may qualify for the credit.
However, for purposes of this credit, an expenditure for such qualifying property is treated
as made only when the taxpayer begins to use
the property in which the qualifying property
is installed.
Peggy Fogarty H&R BLOCK 264 Beach
116th Street 718 634 7387
BLESSED TRINITY
C.Y.O.
FUNDRAISER
A “ST. PAT‛S CELEBRATION”
Saturday, March 19th, 2011
In the Point Breeze Clubhouse
7pm until 12am-ish
“Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner”
Served by the Blarney
Music donated by
“The Reda Shay Band”
& DJ Kevin Danaher
(Breezy Bowling & Johnny Cakes Favorite DJ)
Also a visit from the
“Breezy Pipes & Drums Band”
Door Fee
$40.00
B.Y.O.B.
Call 718-474-8572, or
Email ejcorral@aol.com
Reservations are needed
for a head count!!
ASAP Thanks!
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E Pluribus Unum Per Christum
Christ Community Church
“It is of great importance to set a
resolution, not to be shaken, never to tell
an untruth. There is no vice so mean,
so pitiful, so contemptible; and he who
permits himself to tell a lie once, finds it
much easier to do it a second and a third
time, till at length it becomes habitual;
he tells lies without attending to it, and
truths without the world’s believing him.
This falsehood of the tongue leads to that
of the heart, and in time depraves all its
good disposition.” --Thomas Jefferson,
letter to Peter Carr, 1785
COMING EVENTS
Sunday – 27 February - Eighth Sunday
after the Epiphany Of Jesus
Church Service - 10 am –YOU are invited to join with us for Christian worship
and Fellowship. RevWilliam Edwards and
Mr Robert Brown will officiate.
Sunday Bible School for Children 1130 am – Abel’s Gift – Giving the best
of ourselves to God
Scripture for the Day - Isaiah 49:8-16,
1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Matthew 6:24-34,
Psalm 131
SUNDAY – 20 FEBRUARY
The Scripture lesson last Sunday
included Lev 19:1-2,9-18, Mat 5:38-48
and Ps 119:33-40, continuing our study
of The Sermon on the Mount and the
forerunner Old Testament passages. As
a concise guide to everyday living, The
Sermon is tough to beat.
Being God’s People was the overall
theme of The Sermon. In his sermon,
Philip Frabosilo reminded us that we first
must build a strong, firm foundation in our
minds to be able to build a durable, productive and satisfying life that withstands
the storms that come our way. “... for no
one can build on a firmer foundation than
on Jesus.”
The LORD God has been specific,
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precise and clear in establishing what
mindset people should adopt for their
life and what behavior is acceptable; one
to another. This is done many places in
the Bible; a noteworthy example being
this weeks’ referenced scripture from
Leviticus 19 involving moral and ethical
behavior among us. The first two verses
convey the overall emphasis: God is holy
and God’s people must be holy.
The Psalmist depicts holiness as a
hunger to know and walk in God’s ways.
Paul’s Epistle is a reminder that we belong
to God as a holy building, as a temple.
The key to this temple is to be considered
foolish to the world but wise to God.
The parallels between the text in Leviticus 19 and Matthew 5 are a reminder
that Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount was
a commentary on Old Testament Law.
God’s word spoken through Moses and
by Jesus remind us that holiness is as
much about ethical thought and behavior
as it is about worship. Here are a few
key passages that bear repeating; and I
won’t attempt to say it better than the
originators:
The LORD said to Moses, (Say to the
people): “Be holy because I, the LORD
your God, am holy. Each of you must
respect your mother and father, and you
must observe my Sabbaths. I am the
LORD your God.
“Do not turn to idols or make metal
gods for yourselves. Do not go over your
vineyard a second time or pick up the
grapes that have fallen. Leave them for
the poor and the foreigner.
“Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not deceive one another. Do not swear falsely
by my name and so profane the name of
your God. Do not defraud or rob your
neighbor. Do not hold back the wages of
a hired worker overnight. Do not curse the
deaf or put a stumbling block in front of
the blind, but fear your God.
“Do not pervert justice; do not show
partiality to the poor or favoritism to the
great, but judge your neighbor fairly. Do
not go about spreading slander among
your people. Do not do anything that
endangers your neighbor’s life. Do not
hate a fellow ... in your heart. Rebuke
your neighbor frankly so you will not
share in their guilt. Do not seek revenge
or bear a grudge against anyone among
HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES
In an effort to support our Armed Forces we will be listing them
for you to keep in your prayers. If you have someone in your family serving in our Armed Forces and wish to add their names to our
list please send it to: P.O. Box 164, Ft. Tilden, NY 11695.
Currently serving our country overseas are:
James Hayhurst
Joseph Finn II
Fredereck Britton
Kevin Kearney
Kevin T.Walsh
Kevin McCabe
Michael Halas
Kevin O’Hara
Stephen J. Ryan
Thomas Gabriele
Michael Hamill Jr.
Brendan Nestor
Donny Santasieri
Bobby Girard
Mark Dennington
Denis Cashin
Eric Reilly
Patrick Dowdell
Ronald Brown
Daniel R. Campbell
Robert Kramarik
Brad Stoultz
Lawrence Taylor Alvelo Keith Gallagher
Christopher Jamison Philip Gatti
Paul J. Hedderson
Michael K. Watson
Robert Andrew Malloy
Sponsor A Flag Program
The February Flags are flying.
The Breezy Memorial is sponsored by Margaret
& John Carr, in Memory of Patrick Sullivan.
The flag in Roxbury is sponsored by Joseph
Trezza.
We Thank You for Your Support!
Family Mass Schedule
Mar. 20th - 5th grade
Apr. 17th - 6th grade
May 15th - 2nd grade
Christ Community Church
60 West Market Street
Sunday Services 10:00 A.M.
We invite you to join with us for worship and fellowship.
Serving The Point For 75 Years 1935 - 2010
WEST END TEMPLE
SABBATH & HOLY DAY SERVICES
Friday Services at 7:30 P.M.
Saturday Services at 11:00 A.M. Kiddush following
Rabbi Marjorie Slome
147-02 Newport Avenue • Neponsit, NY 11694 • Phone: 718-634-0301 • Fax: 718-634-0243
PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN
(NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL)
Most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of the
Heaven, Blessed Mother of The Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in
my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my
mother, O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth. I humbly
beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in this necessity.
There are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are
my mother. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to
thee (3x). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you
who solve all problems, light all roads, so that I can attain my goal. You who
give me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all
instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you
for all things as I confirm once again that I never want to be separated from
you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The
person must say this prayer for three consecutive days. After three days,
the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor
is granted.
Thank You. MH
Blessed Trinity Parish
Schedule of Masses
St. Thomas More Church
Monday thru Friday .............................................. 8:30 AM
Saturday ............................................... 8:30 AM & 5:00 PM
Sunday ............................................... 8:30 AM • 11:30 AM
For information call 718-634-6357
St. Edmund’s Church
Monday thru Wednesday ...................................... 9:00 AM
Sunday ................................................................10:00 AM
St. Genevieve’s Catholic Church
Thursday thru Sunday ........................................ 9:00 AM
Saturday ............................................................. 5:00 PM
Sunday ..........................................9:00 AM and 12 Noon
CHURCH WILL BE OPEN DAILY FOR VISITS
BLESSED TRINITY PARISH VISITORS
We visit all the lonely and homebound in Breezy Point.
If you are interested in a visit please call 718-945-1055
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Travelin
with Marilyn
Hotel La Rose, Santa Rosa, California ~ Sonoma County
One of my favorite things to do
when I travel is to stay at hotels listed
on the Historic Hotels of America
list. These hotels are considered to be
part of the National Trust for Historic
Preservation. These hotels range from
big city “palaces” to smaller inns and
rustic lodges that offer premier service
and comfort in settings that highlight
and preserves the vibrant richness of
our historic past.
One such hotel is Hotel La Rose in
Santa Rosa, California. Full of history
and charm, Hotel La Rose has been an
anchor for the Historic Railroad Square
since 1907. Beautiful architecture,
friendly and attentive staff makes this
a perfect hotel for those exploring
Sonoma County.
The hotel has two buildings with the
elegance and charm in the main building built in 1907 from locally quarried
basalt blocks or the airy ambiance of
the Carriage House built in 1985.
With over 300 wineries in 13 regions
in Sonoma and The Snoopy museum
“AKA Charles M. Schulz Museum”
you will have many choices of activities in the area.
Happy & safe travelin......
Kearney Girls Rise to the “Challenge”
MSG Varsity’s award-winning high
school quiz show, The Challenge, kicked
off its 14th season with all-star student
scholars from Bishop Kearney High
School’s senior class successfully competing against James Madison High School
on February 4th, on Cablevision’s iO TV.
In the second round of competition, the
Kearney team will face John Dewey High
School.
Jared Cotter, former FUSE TV host
and American Idol semi-finalist, served
as moderator, asking questions regarding
history, arts and literature, current events,
math and science.
Representing Kearney are Alyssa
Alario, Sarah Allam, Erica Carrasquillo
(team captain), Kathkeen Mason and
Doaa Shalabi. Their academic advisors
are Sister Rosemarie Baglivio, CSJ, assistant principal and Dr. Anne Mulligan,
academic technology advisor.
The girls and advisors are pictured
during one of their practice sessions.
SERVICING ALL CEMETERIES SINCE 1929
MICHAEL NATALE
Breezy resident owned and operated • Home appointments available
John J.
McManus & Sons
FUNERAL HOME
- ESTABLISHED 1894 -
Four
Generations
of
Family Service
Family
Owned
and
Operated
Edward G. Dunn, Jr. • Jeffrey C. Holcomb
4601 AVE. N., BROOKLYN, NY 11234
(corner of E. 46th St.)
718-377-5200 • 800-336-0401
Marine Park
FUNERAL HOME
Reasonable • Courteous Service
Comforting Facilities • Large Parking Area
Family Owned and Operated
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Chris Community Church
your people, but love your neighbor as
yourself.”
Likewise, on the Mount, Jesus said,
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for
eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do
not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps
you on the right cheek, turn to them the
other cheek also. And if anyone wants to
sue you and take your shirt, hand over your
coat as well. If anyone forces you to go
one mile, go with them two miles. Give
to the one who asks you, and do not turn
away from the one who wants to borrow
from you.
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love
your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But
I tell you, love your enemies and pray for
those who persecute you, that you may
be children of your Father in heaven. He
causes his sun to rise on the evil and the
good, and sends rain on the righteous and
the unrighteous. If you love those who love
you, what reward will you get? Are not
even the tax collectors doing that? And if
you greet only your own people, what are
you doing more than others? Do not even
pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as
your heavenly Father is perfect.”
All these admonitions were considered when Jesus replied to a question
about the importance of God’s Laws:
“‘Love the Lord your God with all your
heart and with all your soul and with all
your mind.’ This is the first and greatest
commandment. And the second is like it:
‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the
Law and the Prophets hang on these two
commandments.” Mat 22:37
Would you agree there is no ambiguity
or terms difficult to understand? There is
no complicated or convoluted reasoning
to have to interpret and no wiggle room.
Whether you conform to these laws for
living because God said so, or because you
selfishly recognize their value to creating
a successful and happy life for yourself, is
up to you. It may be worthy to note that
your mind will find it infinitely easier to
think and have you behave in ways that
you voluntarily choose for yourself than if
you think you are coerced. Whatever you
choose, God always knows what is going
on in the deepest recesses of your heart
and mind. The choice for you in this life
and whatever comes next remains up to
you. Making an informed choice might
prove valuable.
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BREEZY POINT • ROCKAWAY POINT • ROXBURY
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COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
Breezy Point Office
718-945-5063
Brooklyn Office
Bob & Ann Tracey
718-376-4994
Broker & Owners
Licensed Real Estate Salespersons
Maryellin Carroll • Bill Daly • Brian Trahey • Susan Reid
Breezy Brokers Call To Show
BREEZY
Lovely Winterized Home
2 poss. 3 BR’s, FP, FDR,
Radiant Heat, close to parking
Mint Cond.
Must See
Asking $620K
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Bayfront
Needs TLC
On Buildable Lot
Won’t Last
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Move right in.
Fp. Must see
Asking $419K
Large Brick
4 Bedroom Home
on Beach Street. 2 1/2 Baths,
Lrg. Lr. w/Fpl. Rear upper &
lower decks. MIC, Parking
Asking $999K
Brand New
Custom Built Home
SS Appliances, Central Air,
Radiant Heat, Granite
Countertops, Brazilian
Cherrywood Floors, Trex
Deck, With Parking
Price Reduced to $790’s
ROXBURY
Must See!
Move Right In, Winter Home,
built 1980 24’x31’ front. 14’6
x 16’ rear.”L”v976 sqft. 3BR,
1Bth, EIK. corner lot, on
parking. Second story ready
24x55 + 24x12 screen porch.
REDUCED TO $350K
Mint Custom Built
Bay Front Property
2 Br, 2 Baths,
2 Decks, 2 Fireplaces,
Full Basement
Central AC Must See
$890’s
March
Blacklight Volleyball @ Monsignor Connolly Hall - 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Breezy Tour and Travel and The PBA present The Merry Ploughboys @
Point Breeze Clubhouse - 7:00 PM
Rockaway Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
BP Catholic Club Pipes and Drums, St. Pat’s Party @ RP/BPCC - 7:00 PM
Altar Rosary Mass and Meeting @ St. Edmund Guest Speaker
Sr. Elaine Roulet - 10:00 AM
Ash Wednesday
BPC’s St. Patrick’s Day Party @ The Colony Theatre - 7:00 PM
LAOH Division 25 Meeting @ Breezy Point Activity Center - 8:00 PM
St. Patrick’s Day
Spring Begins
April
April Fool’s Day
Altar Rosary Society 11:30am Mass and Meeting @ St. Thomas More,
Guest Speaker Judy Andariese
LAOH Division 25 5-Year Anniversary Party
Shilelagh Law @ the Colony Theater - 8:00 PM
Altar Rosary Society annual Spring Luncheon 12:30pm @ Silver Gull
Palm Sunday
Passover Begins
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
May
01
Altar Rosary Society l0:00am Mass and Meeting @ St. Edmund
May Crowning
Altar Rosary Society Day at the Races (date to be announced)
05
16
Altar Rosary Society 11:30am Mass and Meeting @ St. Thomas More
Altar Rosary Society Card Party 12 noon @ St. Edmund Hall
June
Holy Mackerel
Rockaway Doings
of almost all denominations, have had
to cut back on “after school” and adult
education activities, to the detriment of
everyone. Numerous programs we knew
of in the past were run by adult volunteers, but, as we have more “dual income”
families, the volunteers are becoming
no longer available, due to numerous
reasons, including being too tired to do
the volunteer work after the travel time
from their gainful employment.
We note that the Rockaway Theater
Company is about to stage “Disney’s
Aladdin, Jr.” at 7:00 PM, on March
4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th, and at 2:00 PM
on March 6th and 12th. All seats are
$10.00. One can get reserved seats
online, at www.rockawaytheatercompany.org, or the theater “Hotline” at
718-374-6400.
future when there is a vacancy on the
Supreme Court, the vacancy should be
filled by the best and the brightest jurist
in our land. Recommendations should
come from lawyers and judges throughout the country. Decisions must be on
the side of the best interpreter of the law
and the greater good of society, not the
good of a particular party or issue. Placing prejudices aside, justices must go out
of their way to be fair especially in light
of decisions that could be interpreted
as political. If a potential justice cannot
set aside his personal leanings, he must
withdraw from consideration for the
court. Likewise, if a sitting justice finds
it impossible to write his or her decisions
without invoking personal prejudice, he
or she must be given the choice to either
recuse himself from that particular case
or resign from the court.
A seat on the Supreme Court, for
some, has become too political to be fair.
When future potential jurists are vetted,
the only question they should be asked
is, “Is your affiliation with any political
party or business so strong as to prevent
you from rendering a fair decision? Supreme Court justices, just as those elected
judges in New York State must be above
reproach. New rules for service, if not
already enacted must be mandatory. If
not, sitting members of our courts will
be looked at with a jaundiced eye. If new
rules governing judges are good enough
for New York State, they should be good
enough for the nation.
PUZZLE
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Breezy Point Cooperative
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY
Corned beef/cabbage buffet, live music provided by the Moonshiners, Special performance from
the O’Malley Irish Dance Academy - beer/wine & soda Saturday, March 12th – Colony Theater
7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. - $30.00 pp or $250.00 per table of 10
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Breezy Style! Tickets on sale now at the Cooperative Office
Contact Theresa Flanigan to reserve your ticket or table! Response Requested by March 7TH to Place Food Order
SHILELAGH LAW
Saturday, April 9th – Colony Theater 8:00-12:00
BYOB 21 & Over -- $30.00 pp -- tickets go on sale Friday,
March 11th Colony Theater from 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and
Saturday, March 12th from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 – any tickets
remaining after that time will be available at the
Cooperative Office – limit to 6 tickets per
shareholder household– only 300 will be sold
for more information contact Theresa Flanigan 945-2300 X115.
THE OUTLAWS
Friday, May 6 – Colony Theater – 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. BYOB – 21 & Over
$65.00 pp – tickets go on sale Friday, March 11th Colony Theater from
8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 12th from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 – any
tickets remaining after that time will be available at the Cooperative
Office – limit to 4 tickets per shareholder household– only 300 will be
sold– for more information, contact Theresa Flanigan 945-2300 X115.
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BICYCLE REGISTRATION PROGRAM - The Bicycle Registration Program will begin sometime in the Spring. Notices will be posted regarding when and where this will take place. This program is FREE of charge. For more information contact the Security Department.
It finally happened, sunshine and
warmth, and now I can see my lawn.
In Breezy you should be able to see
the gray sand. Friday was like a summer day and I was able to remove my
Christmas lights from the bushes, and
I’m glad I did it, because today, Saturday, it’s barely 40 degrees and blowing
50 miles per hour.
I shouldn’t mention wind here in the
mainland as being excessive because
its only wind. Here in the World a high
wind is just that, lots of wind. But in
Breezy the high winds are accompanied
by waves of blowing sand. Coming out
from behind a home into the open often
will get you a face full of sand. Ears,
eyes, and your mouth will suffer. Move
your teeth across one another and they’ll
grind the few grains that happened to
get in, the corners of your eyes will have
little globs of sand, and exploring your
ears will also find it there. If you have
to go out in this wild gale be prepared.
Wear a stocking hat that will cover
your hair and ears, and either goggles
or wraparound sunglasses. One grain of
sand in the eye could ruin your whole
day. And to complete the outfit, wind
a long scarf around your neck to cover
your nose and mouth. It’ll keep sand
from getting inside your collar, your
mouth, and nose. Looks silly? Yes, but
you won’t be rubbing sand out of the
corners of your eyes, your ears, and
trying to get the crunchies out of your
mouth. Better yet stay indoors.
But don’t despair signs of Spring
are around, my daffodils are up about
3 inches and the other early arrivals are
making bulges in the soil.
Enough about the wind, but its hard
to dismiss when you can hear its howling
and hear the house creak a little when an
extra strong gust hits, the name of the
game is stay indoors till it abates.
A new subject, grocery shopping.
Lately I’ve taken to shopping for our
groceries and is that an eye opener. We
have a town with NO Supermarket.
Why? Because of NIMBY. “Not in
my back yard” We also have everyone
standing on their front porch to use
their cell phones. Why? Again NIMBY.
Antennas are for some place else.
Back to shopping for grub. We have a
Shop Rite supermarket in the next town.
Every year Shop Rite has a sale called,
Can Can. Its advertised with a line of
Can Can dancers and all the canned
goods are priced so low that you can’t
resist buying, and buying some more.
Because I hesitated and hesitated buying their very cheap Campbell’s soup
that was on sale for .40 a can and I
thought their sale was over. So I went
to Walgreens that was touting theirs for
.49 a can. So I figured I did well when
I later stopped in Walgreens and the
same soup was $1.49 a can. But I was
wrong about the Can Can sale being
over, it was still going on in Shop Rite
for .40, so I bought same more. Now
our cellar pantry is beginning to look
like a “Fall Out Shelter” because being a neophyte shopper all I can see is
dollar signs when I shop, not our need
for the products.
Anyone that is a bit older can remember “Coffee Cans” They were 1-pound
cans of coffee grounds about the diameter of a saucer and about 3 inches deep.
Empty, they were great for holding nails,
screws, and paint. Every home had them
on their workbench and in kitchen drawers
holding “Stuff” But with progress the 1
Lb. Can shrank, and shrank and became
an 11.5 Oz “Pound” can. Still useful for
“Stuff” but not like the original can.
And did you know that Tropicana
Orange Juice containers that “look”
exactly like the traditional ½ gallon size
now have 59 Oz instead of 64 Oz. That’s
one less glass of juice per so-called ½
gallon. Does this mean that gallons of
milk will shrink? Will 1 Lb. Boxes of
pasta shrink to same size box but only
13 Oz’s of product?
Why would packagers of products
bother to keep nipping away at the contents of cans, containers, rolls of toilet
paper and paper towels? Because 5oz’s
of orange juice removed from each of a
million containers is a lot of juice. Is this
deceptive packaging? In my book it is.
But apparently it’s legal. So it appears
that the only way you can judge the value
of what you’re purchasing is to look at
the Price per pound, Quart, gallon, Etc.
signs and not just grab the item.
Will a dozen egg box drop to 10
eggs in the same size box? Probably
in time they will.
And one last thing that’s going to go
away is the cardboard tube from the center
of a roll of toilet tissue. According to the
advertiser all those tubes that are wasted
could build the Empire State building
many times over. So you families that
have toddlers and are going to have more
toddlers should start saving those tubes,
because when our own babies were toddlers we always showed them how they
could put them to their lips and shout
“DOO DE DOO” through them. Then
drop it into the playpen for the toddler to
imitate. One Doo De Doo could last for
hours until it was soaking wet and soggy,
and time for a new one.
When and if these new tubeless
toilet paper rolls become the standard,
all future generations of children will
have grown up never having sucked
or chewed on a Doo De Doo. Think of
what they will be missing.
Bye
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