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ROCKAWAY POINT NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 PAGE 1 P.O. BOX 164 • FT. TILDEN, NEW YORK 11695 • 718-634-8730 • FAX: 718-945-1661 Serving The Point Since 1925 VOL. LXXXV, NO. 8 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 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) ROCKAWAY POINT NEWS PAGE 2 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 Don’t Cut Here, Cut Abroad! 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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, Sheila Durant PBFD Hundred Dollar Club News The Point Breeze Volunteer Fire Department will hold it’s first 2011 monthly Hundred Dollar Booster Club drawing this Sunday February, 27th. The party will start at 2pm in the Firehouse, and will be catered by the Harbor Light Restaurant. Last second entries are welcome to stop by and make their $100 tax deductible donation at that time. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney The Harbor Group Steven S. Greenberg Senior Vice President • Financial Advisor One New York Plaza, 36th Floor New York, NY 10004 Direct – 212-428-5219 Toll Free – 800-445-6529 Fax – 212-428-5285 www.fa.smithbarney.com/harborgroup/[email protected] 77 Days To Sugar Bowl Opening David Shannon Florist & Nursery 3380 Fort Hamilton Parkway • Brooklyn, NY 11218 718-436-4521 Flowers For all Occasions, Great Centerpieces to brighten your table Fruit, Snack, Cheese, Kosher and Appetizer Baskets, Plants, Roses, Bouquets and flower arrangements available, Landscaping, Clean Ups and Patio Blocks J. Perrotta & Family www.shannonflorist.com FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 ROCKAWAY POINT NEWS PAGE 3 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.... LAOH Div.25 5-year Anniversary Party Sunday, April 3, 2011, 2-6pm K of C, B.90 St. For tickets/donations call Bridget Rush 718-318-3425 or Virginia Minardi 718-474-1037. ROCKAWAY POINT NEWS, Inc. P.O. BOX 164 FT. TILDEN, NEW YORK 11695 (718) 634-8730 • FAX: (718) 945-1661 Email: [email protected] Publisher/Editor: NOREEN SCHRAMM Associate Editor: MIKE SCHRAMM Art Director: Deneen Paciello Art Editor: Adam Fletcher The Rockaway Point News is pleased to publish personal and other items of interest to its readers, and invites such communication. 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FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING CONTRACTOR 424 Beach 135th Street Belle Harbor, NY 11694 (718) 945-3966 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 TEEN NEWS & 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 (Continued on Page 5) ROCKAWAY POINT FIRE & AMBULANCE CORPS Chief .............................................................................................Edward Valentine Dep. Chief of Operations .............................................................. James Morton Jr. Dep. Chief of Administration......................................................Nicholas D’Amato FIRE COMPANY Capt. .................................... B. Reilly Lieut. ............................. M. Valentine Lieut. ...................................J. Faicco RESCUE COMPANY Capt. ...................................... J. Ruoff Lieut. ................................... K. Doyle Lieut. ............................... M. 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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 PAGE 5 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. Quote for this week “Give the world the best you have and the rest will come back to you”. 1914 calendar. Be Well & God Bless YOUR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT NEEDS YOU! Join Your Volunteer Fire Department and Help Your Community Ultimate performance. 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ROCKAWAY POINT NEWS PAGE 6 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 Licensed Real Estate Agent Carolyn Redmond - Licensed Broker In Partnership with Gateway National Recreation Area Proudly Presents Our First Production of the 2011 Season: must have thought it inappropriate as he only admitted to ‘dropping by’ the 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. Is there anything to be learned from judges and their ability to judge? In the (Continued on Page 22) Teasha Young Rockaway Theatre Company’s Young People’s Theatre Workshops FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 2011 Summer Rentals are available! 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ROCKAWAY POINT NEWS PAGE 8 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- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 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. “The time to act is now. Go to the link above. 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Dunkin Donuts 8:00 am from Cross Bay Tour includes: Transportation, local tour of Philly & Ticket to Flower Show $95 Per Person Say You Saw It In The Pointer The Sons & Daughters of America We are booking upcoming cruises and tours with: Globus, Tauck, Collette, A & K, Disney, Princess, Holland America, Cunard, NCL, Royal Caribbean, Carnival and more. happy st. patricks day! Breezy Point Bring a new pair of Pajamas to the Lumber Yard. 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 Monday thru Friday before March 10th. God Bless Everyone! 533 Beach 126th Street, Belle Harbor 634-4939 See our menus online @ Ludwigs.com ROCKAWAY POINT NEWS PAGE 10 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 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) Bye. BRIAN P. 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ROCKAWAY POINT NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 PAGE 11 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 [email protected] 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 ... [email protected] 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. 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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! 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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 (Continued from Page 8) 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 [email protected] 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: [email protected] “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 (Continued on Page 22) THOM McCARTHY TREIBER GROUP LLC Insurance AUTO - HOME - BUSINESS - LIFE OCEAN BLOCK - BEAUTIFUL 3 Br. 2 Bath, Driveway, MIC $825K ROCKAWAY POINT HOME - MIC 2 Br. Full Bath, By Stores $425K LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER 718-634-0021 Rockaway Point Association Officers 377 OAK STREET Garden City, NY 11530 Phone: (516) 622-2585 Fax: (516) 622-2785 • Richard P. 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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 Joe Kerrigan FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 ROCKAWAY POINT NEWS 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. PAGE 15 ROCKAWAY POINT NEWS PAGE 16 Once Again Goal Achieved (Continued from Page 1) 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! BREEZY REALTY, Inc. BRIAN P. WELSOME Licensed Real Estate Broker Brooklyn (718) 339-4567 MARY E. WELSOME Real Estate Agent Breezy Point (718) 318-1691 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 Easy Breezy Recipe 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, Bob Melli Yukon Gold & Sweet Potato Glow Ingredients: 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, place in a small saucepan and heat over medium until the milk is warm.) Stir the milk mixture, sugar, salt and pepper into the mashed potatoes until combined. 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Sergeant at Arms ...................................................................... Jim Norris BOARD MEMBERS Tom Bach Mike Beehler Rich Duemig Kevin Fox Rick Gresser John Heesemann Pat Hurley Alice McElroy Jim Morton Gene Neibel Tom Reid Pat Rodman ROCKAWAY POINT NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 Christ The King Helps Battered and Homeless Women CONSUMER AFFAIRS CORNER Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer The PDHP Prevention Leadership Club, with the help of Lisa Longobardi and the Christ the King Daycare Center, collected toiletries for the Providence House which serves homeless and battered women in NYC. 23 Assembly District rd 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 PAGE 17 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 (L-R) Patricia Marrocco, Angela Miller, John Rodriguez, Paula Migliore (from Providence House), Lisa Longobardi, Michael Gray, Marzena Bochnak, Brenda Alvarez, Michelle Espinal, April Lewis. think and walk away. 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/ pubs/ consumer/alerts/alt149.shtm. For more information about the postsecondary school accreditation process, you may visit the United State Department of Education’s website on the topic at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 10 MINUTES THAT CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE STROKE PREVENTION FREE SONOGRAM PICTURES WITH IMMEDIATE Results… We give you the sonogram pictures. We don’t charge $15 extra for the pictures like our competitors do “PEACE-OF-MIND” SCREENING TESTS When dealing with Stroke there is No Cure ,and an ounce of Prevention becomes Priceless Thursday March 10 8 am– 5 pm IL UNT T I A ’T W E... DON OO LAT T IT’S ow !! n ACT (By Appointment Only) St. Thomas More RC Church 204-25 Rockaway Pt. 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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.” LOVOI SUPER SERVICE, INC. AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR CENTER Official NY State Inspection Station Lic. No. 7040180 FRONT DISC You’re Invited… Social Security and Financial Seminar At Edward Jones, we believe education is an important part of achieving your goals. We also realize there is more to life than just financial goals. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Social Security & Finance seminar featuring special guests. At this unique event, you’ll learn about social security and finance through two presentations. Lunch Will Be Served Topic: Understanding Social Security Presenter: Representative from our local office Title: Social Security Manager Organization: Social Security Office (718) 318-1346 To reserve space for yourself and a guest at this free educational seminar, please call 718-318-1346 no later than March 10, 2011. Jane E. Donnelly Financial Advisor 11508 Beach Channel Drive Rockaway Park, NY 11694 Topic: Investing for Growth and Protection Presenter: Thomas Schmitt, Crpc Title: Vice President Organization: Oppenheimer Funds Date: March 11, 2011 www.edwardjones.com Member SPO Time: 12pm to 2pm Location: Bungalow Bar and Restaurant 377 Beach 92nd Street Rockaway Beach, NY BRAKE SPECIAL Install front break pads / Inspect Rotors / Inspect front wheel bearings Inspect calipers / master cylinder / $ 79.99 brake lines/ hardware & spring kit Most Cars • Vans and SUVs Additional Resurface rotors or drums extra COOLING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE $ 29.99 Replace Worn and Noisy Axles! $ 129.99 Per Axle Installed Most Cars and Light Trucks Drain & Fill Radiator / Pressure Test the Entire Cooling System & Radiator Cap Inspect hoses, belts & tighten all clamped connections Add up to 2 gallons of Antifreeze Most Cars $5.00 OFF ANY OIL CHANGE WITH THIS COUPON FREE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY 180-04 STATE ROAD, ROCKAWAY POINT, N.Y. 11697 Mutual fund prospectuses containing more information including the funds investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses as well as other important information that should be carefully considered will be available at the seminar. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. 718-318-3655 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 ROCKAWAY POINT NEWS What Is The Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit? The Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit (not to be confused with the Non-business Energy Property Credit is a 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 5695, is allowed for: Qualified solar electric property (property which uses solar energy to generate electricity inside a dwelling unit; outside swimming 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 (property used to heat water for use in a dwelling unit; outside swimming pools or hot tubs do not qualify). At least half of the energy used by the qualifying property must be derived from the sun, and the property must be certified for performance by the Solar Rating Certification Corporation or a comparable entity endorsed by the government of the state where the property is installed. 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 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) For 2006-2016, the credit is 30% of the 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) For 2009-2016, the credit is 30% of the 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 PAGE 19 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 [email protected] Reservations are needed for a head count!! ASAP Thanks! ROCKAWAY POINT NEWS PAGE 20 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, BREEZY PT/ROXBURY MOVE IN CONDITION THREE FLOORS LIVING SPACE STEPS FROM BEACH $375K OWNER (917) 684-8117 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 (Continued on Page 21) 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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 ROCKAWAY POINT NEWS PAGE 21 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. 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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. PARKING ON PREMISES (Corner East 31st Street) Brooklyn, New York 718-339-8900 At the time when Understanding, Dignity, Reverence & Service are most essential call Denis S. O’Connor, Inc. 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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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 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 (Continued from Page 6) (Continued from Page 14) 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 (Continued from Page 8) ROCKAWAY POINT NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 PAGE 23 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. th 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 ROCKAWAY POINT NEWS PAGE 24 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 % 0 FINANCING ON MOST 2010’S & 2011’s! * GMAC ROWN BOBLEAB SING CONSULTANT SALES & FREE LEASING! * 2011 VOLT NOW IN STOCK! GPSWITSHYEVSERTYEM 300 USED CARS AVAILABLE! PURCHASE! * And Take Advantage of All of the... PINE BELT BENEFITS † • FREE LIFETIME WARRANTY With Every Purchase! • LARGEST SELECTION in NJ! • • FREE LIFETIME OIL CHANGES!* • †† LOWEST PRICES in NJ GUARANTEED! • FREE SERVICE SHUTTLES! • WWW.PINEBELTCARS.COM RT FREEHOLD, NJ 732-462-1324 3219 718-634-4013 EXT: †Powertrain Warranty. 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