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conferred to regular and lifetime members called and chastised me saying and I quote: who are in good standing. AU members are ~I can' t believe how civic treats families that entilled 10 use the PLCA facilities and are have been here for generations" to which I urged to actively participate. replied ~that fairness is applied equally to Please support our business owners and all whether they are here I day, I year. 1 remember that they generously do'nate their decade or multiple decades". The list goes time and products to our various fundraisers on and on and could be the basis of a com­ for the bettennent of our community. edy entitled the" Do's and Don'ts of the [ need to reiter,He that your Civic Asso­ Point" ciation represents your imerests with all of We, your civic association. announced our elected officials, that your PO:lnt look­ the TOH ordinance changes at various gen­ out-Lido Fire Department protects your life eral meetings and have repeatedly stated and property and that the Village Garden­ that: The Point Lookout Civic Association I am told that politics as usual in Albany ers enhance the beauty of the Poinl, and pro­ asks that the Town of Hempstead enforce will be a thing of the past now that we have vide us with marvelous concert:s on the its ordinances and regulations. I also wrote a new governor as well as a new majority beach during the summer. about them in my "The Community Out­ leader. If true, I certainly hope so, then These vital organizations and merchants look" article of September/October 2007. maybe there is hope for us, be we business need your active support and enhance not The aforementioned facts should squash owners, home owners, renters, members of only your quality of life but also your bot­ some of the rumors and innuendos that the Chamber, Civic, Fire Dept and Village tom line! abound in our community. It is obvious, and Gardeners. It is imperative thaI I remind all that the a check of our records supports this, that I believe thaI our futures are interdepen­ Town of Hempstead in May of 2007 de­ many that have sought variances do not and dent and that we must work together if we clared a building moratorium f01" 90 days have not attended our general meetings. I want to preserve the Point that we knew as during which they reviewed the zoning or­ believe and have stated ;n the past that" to children for our children and future genera­ dinances. For the record please note that the be infonned is to be involved'"! tions. building height for the TOH pri<:lr to this We, your civic association, represent all We must support our civic association moratorium was an average roof height of the members of our community and as is through membership but even more impor­ 30 feel. Ln September of 2007 they abol­ customary in our country the majority rules. tant by our active panicipation hence we ished this average height and passed a new Obviously there are some homes over the have opened our association to all through ordinance with a building heigh'! of 30 ft 30 feel height but they were grandfathered. various classes of membership namely; from the crown of the road. There was ample Needless to say Ihis zoning issue is an emo­ Regular Membership - for those that own news coverage of this in Newsday, and The tional one and there are two sides to every residential or commercial real estate New York Post, The Daily News and even story. I would nOl be surprised if in the fu­ Life Membership ~ for those that want to the New York Times covered this on a ture some of those that were opposed would pay a one time fee in exchange for active smaller scale. change their mind when their family mem­ membership (This fee will be reviewed ev~ Since my election as your pres idem by a bers are expanding their homes since it is ery 4 years) minority of civic members in 2005 and again human nature to want what others have and Associate ~ for those are interested in the in 2007 I have been personally accused of to align with family. well being of the Point and take advantage being unfair, volumeered my time to pro­ I believe that all variance applicants were of all that the Point has to offer. tect my but not your property and only help aware of the new Town of Hempstead ordi- Please note that voting privileges are only my friends! Some of OUf residl~nts have (Continued on page 9) Page Two J uyI IA ugus.I 2008

POINT LOOKOUT A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS COMMUNITY CHURCH MEDAL CHURCH THE 60 FREEPORT AVENUE COMMUNITY OUTLOOK Rev. Gregory Kemper, Pastor 7S Parlsulc on,'c.1'O Bo~ 20 Re~ J'mnck J Odl,m. I'IJS/(II'" Church Phone: 432-5990 Issued lhroughoul the year by Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 AM Poinllookout Community Church RecLory Tel~pbont:' 411.2772 • 432-8669 Nursery Care 10:00 AM "cbsi~ w·vwolmmc.conl Sunday School IO:30AM P.O. Box 28 Point Loolcout. New York (Pre·K \0 Grade 7) Masses Wcekd:lys: 7JO a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Summer Men's Bible Study-Tuesdays 7.30._11\. Winter 6-7 AM (Downstairs) SEND YOUR NEWS! Saturday: 730 a.m and S:30 p.rn Friday Night Alive Youth Group KCS [email protected] Sunday: 7 :3Oa,m. From 7-10 PM for Grodes 8-12 9:00am, 10:15a.m. See our website ro r complete information K. Carley Panzavecchia ...... Editor 12:3Op.m_ ThcPLCC.com Marion Lemke ...... Advertismg Mgr, s"rwnt lido &uclt and Pomll.mJJcoo/ Pastor's Outlook -- By Pas/Or Greg Kemper What's interesting here is according to birth to children intending to be so busy that Well the Lime has come that weather Jesus, the man who built his house on the their kids won't know them. It just happens. penn its everyone to enjoy our new ex­ sand wasn't doing anything deliberately Because Jesus loves us, he came as a tended and refurbished beach with tons and evil. Jesus doesn't call him wicked. The teacher. He came to offer foolish builders a yards of new sand. Sand is a valuable com­ adjective Jesus chooses is "foolish. "" sure foundation. He came to teach us how modify when it comes toa beach. My fann­ When my kids would do something fool­ to live. And he says lhegreatest opportunity ing relatives in the mid west on the other ish. as their parent sometimes in a futile at­ we will ever have is to base our life on wh81 hand have no use for sand, it makes for ter­ tempt for rationali ty I would always ask he says about God and the world. For ragged rible crops; you couldn't pay them to take them the same three letter word: "Why?" builders like us. each word of lesus' teach­ it. "Why did you draw on the wall with per­ ing is a gift of love. 'Take some timeout this Another setting that sand isn't viewed manent markers? Why did you place the summer and read his best selli ng construc­ as favorable is the construction trade. This bike strategically behind the car so it would tion manual, the Bible. We'd count it a privi­ was a business with which Jesus was inti­ be backed over and crumpled? Why did you lege to have your kids in our free Biblecamp mately familiar, having taken over his dad's have a contest to see who could stick the August 18-22. hall makes for good life con­ job as an independent contractor. So he most peas up their nose?" And children al­ struction! used his knowledge of the conSlll..lction ways give the same response:·"'1 don't Enjoy your summer and God Bless, trade to prove a point through a story. (See know." PaslOr Greg Matthew 7:24-29) The story involves two Of course they don·t know. If they were men who each build a house. Jesus said the operating on the basis of reason and logic, foolish man builds on sand and the wise they wouldn't have done it in the first place. man on rock. An identical stonn hits the I think if we were to ask the man in Jesus' two houses and the one built on the sand story. why he built his house on the sand I has a terrible fall but the one on the rock think he'd say the same thing. ~I don't know. remains standing strong. It just happened. It seemed like a good idea The way in which Jesus tells the story at the time." obviously implies that plac ing your trust Life is JUSt that way. No one sils down in anything that cannot sustain you through and plans on having a mediocre ex istence. the stonns of life is foolish. It's a foolish No couple pledges themselves on their wed­ gamble to try and obtain ultimate fulfill­ ding day aiming at getting a divorce. No­ ment from anything other than a life guided body nurses a grudge in hopes of becoming by the wisdom, power and care of God. a bitter, resentful person. People don't give -

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- -. July/August, 2008 Page Three Anastasia (Cavanagh) and John Coleman, Storm was born on March 25, 2008. Campbell by lake Nolan The wind bending lives with her parents in New York City, but even the strongest trees to loves visit her grandparents, Jim and Ann Or are they ju~t ducking? Cavanagh at the beach. from the flash of lightning Stephen Merola is a first time grandfa­ that will strike ther! Benjamin Michael Mock "Benny the the tallest treeS n by K. C. Pall:avecchia Mock was born on February 14, 2008 to Stephen'S daughter Mickayla and her hus­ Don't accuse the JighUting The Dog Days of Summer are upon us - we don't even know band, Troy Mock. This little cupid lives in and don't we just love it! With any luck we is it trying to strike? Denver and is looking forward to visiti ng will all get to sit back and enjoy the beauty or is it the fear his Grandpa soon. that sends them down? and peace of the seashore th is summer. "To Congratulations and best of luck to these The fear of the terrible billowing clouds everything there is a season." This is the little angels and their families! season to lay down your burdens and lighten We are all overjoyed to see Anthony Or maybe the clouds your heart. Breathe deeply the sweet salt Fucignas up and around after his recent ill­ are not at fault air. Inspire. Let go of troubles and worries. maybe they're throwing ness. He is making a remarkable recovery Exhale." Fall into the rhythm of summer. the lightning away and would, I am sure, be thankful for all Be present in the present. Take full advan­ the energy that threatens our prayers, thoughts and wishes. Look for to lear them apart ( tage of God's gifts. Take them gratefully news around lown for upcoming benefits for and use them creatively. Anthony in August and September. And maybe they're aiming Summer guests bring a new appreciation Relax and e njoy the rest of the summer at the wind of the gifts of our location. Seeing the Point - and don't forget to catch the Sunday the wind through the eyes of a newcomer opens our that threatens evening concerts at the Pavillion. It's a own eyes to the unique beauty and charm to rip them wonderful way to take advantage of our glo­ of our Iitlle hamlet. There is no bener time to shreds rious new beach, listening to live music they roar w;th anger to enjoy this specialness than now. alongside the sand and the surf. Many their voices There are some new people who will be thanks to Dana Conklin and The Village rumbling th under enjoying our li ttle village in years to come; Gardeners for providing this lovely enter­ we warmly welcome these new arrivals: tainment for us all to enjoy. Or maybe the wind Campbell Coleman, daughter of is jU511r)'ing to help Happy Sununer! trying to blow away the monstrous storm trying to save the poor trees 10£. that are praying for it to end

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He is presently a member of Action Engine, Company I, where he is a motor pump op­ If you do not receive ... fiRE DEPT. erator. His wedding and reception were at­ THE COMMUNITY OUTLOOK tended by several members of the depart­ Regularly, send address ment. Best wishes to Maureen and Harold Name ...... for a long and happy life together. tr Chief Guerin reponed that our small de­ ...... - Address ...... partment did very well in the Seco:nd Bat­ talion tournament. Point Lookout-Lido is a ...... very small department, and our team was up against some gigantic competition like PO Box # must be included Freeport - almost a David and Goliath situ­ by Roland Donohue ation. Any yet, they managed to take two OUTLOOK is mailed FREE In past articles, I have often mentioned first place trophies in a nine department L Falabella, PO Box #531, that things were quiet - hardly any alarms. competition. For you technocrats, they took Point Lookout, NY 11569 And then, before the ink dries, aU hell breaks fim place in running hose replacement and loose, and we have a major conflagration. I efficiency replacement. They also took two am never going to make that mistake again. second place trophies. Congratula·tions to This time, I interviewed second assistant Captain James Guerin and his team mates­ SAVE THE DATE! chief, Brian Guerin and asked how things the rest of the Guerin family. Only kjdding! OLMM GOLF OUTING were going. Brian replied that with the ex­ However, the Guerin fami ly name is allover Thursday, September 4, 2008 ception of a few mutual aid calls to Long the place. It goes to show you the strong Beach and Freeport - things were very quiet. tradition that runs throughout the volunteer 12: 30 PM He said it! I didn't! Let's see what hap­ fire service. The rest of the team members at Lido Golf Course pens. are the aforementioned second assistant In May, there was a "wet down" for our chief, Brian Guerin, his brother Chris, new Sutphen [Ower ladder. The ladder was George Conaty, Tom Conaty, Peter Meyer, dedicated to ex-chief. John Guerin and to Jr., Josh Weiselberg, Josh Frume: r. Josh EDITORS NEEDED his son Shawn Guerin who passed away Wylie, and Bill y Dara, Jr. Althou;gh they recently. John is Brian's grandfather, and were unable (0 run in (he last toumament. Are you interested in writin! Shawn is his dad. A "wet down" is like a we are sure you'll be hearing about Terry and publishing? baptism followed by a party. All the local O'Neill, Suza nne Wiene r. Catherine fire departments are invited, and a grand Tubman, Shana Guerin Rosenthal and her The Community Outlook time is had by all. husband Andrew in future contests. Again, is interviewing Chief Guerin also informed me thai the congratulations to our winners and good old Mack ladder (254), which has been re­ luck in the future tournaments whil:h shall prospects for editor. placed by the new Sutphen, has been sold be run all summer. Please contact to the Village of Hempstead F.D. h is sad P.S. As we were going to press, it hap­ [0 see it go as it has served us well for so pened again! On July 3'" at about 7 pm, Kathy Panzavecchia at many years. there was a boiler room fire at Jo Jo Apples 909·9955 As mentioned in the fishing club article, in the Point. The guys made a good stop, Harold Wondsel was married to a lady from and the fire which could have re~n very Levittown named Maureen Bergius. Harold serious was confined to the boiler room. The was Chief of our department five times and restauram was able to open for business on BUS SCHEDULE also served as a commissioner for ten years. the following day. POINT LOOKOUT - ALL YEAR ROUND Monday-Saturday P.L. CHARLES J. O'SHEA FUNERAL HOMES, INC. L.B. Departs A. .... ======'Dianiji"ea, 'Persona( Service ======6:45 EAST MEADOW: WANTAGH: "7:45 25 15 N. Jerusalem Rd. 603 Wantagh, Ave. E. Meadow, N.Y. 11554 Wantagh, KY. 111793 8:45 516-826-1010 516-731-5550 9:45 Directions: To East Meadow - Meadowbrooko Parkw ay to Southern State Parkwa;r (ea.~ 1 bound) to Exit 15N (Newbridge Road, East Meadow) to North J erusalem Road right, 10 Funeral Home. Di rections: To Wantagh - Meadowbrook Parkway to Southern State Parkway (east bound) to Exit 28N (Wantagh Ave.) One mile to Funeral Home. July/August, 2008 Page Five

active in the organization. and Tyler and Molly welcomed new baby The Lido beach Civic Association An­ sister Ella Bree in May. It is great to watch LIDO BEACH nual Meeting will be August 1\ al the Lido our young families become third and fourth Firehouse. And we hope to see all of you generation Lido boeachers. who enjoyed the pany at the general meet­ Vincent Russo is producing a TV show NEWS ~~~- ing. on Channel 29 --"Family Comes First". President Mark Dirolf will give us an Check local listings for ti mes. Dantc Russo hI' Li:: M,m}y (11/(1 Addi QIlI/III update on the Lido Boulevard project, which is touring in the National cast of High is scheduled to begin in August. Elections School Musical. Welcome to summer and we really en­ for Board members will be held. The guest If anyone in your family needs assistance joy seeing you all on the beach. Our beach speaker will be announced in the meeting to access the beach, there is a beach wheel is now achieving its "summer profile" with flyer. chair in the beach. shack at Biarritz Street. a great deal of new sand. There are a series Dunes Deli owner and local resident Paul It rolls right on 10 the sand. Stop in ahead of sand bars and troughs, so be aware of Salvadori has opened Surf City Pizza. next and check it out. possible rip currents. Swim between the door to the Deli. Stop in, say hello and check We need to hear your news. Call Liz431- green flags in front of the lifeguard stand. out some of the Italian delights. 6709 or Addi 431- 1206 and let us know On Thursday evening July 3'" the Lido Congmtulations to Phyllis Zagano, Re­ what is happening. Enjoy our beautiful Beach Civic Association held its Annual search Associate in Residence at Hofstra beach and ocean -- enjoy your summer. Welcome to Summer Party. This year the University. Phyllis has been awarded a party was held on the beach and we wel­ Fulbright grant to teach in Ireland for onc comed children and members guests. The semester at the University of Limerick. A turnout was fabulous - over 250 attendees prolific author, she will lecture on the his­ enjoyed a fine assonment of food. cooked tory and future of women in the m inistry of on the beach by our sensational caterers, the Catholic Church. Barbeque King (barbequek.ing.com). It was Welcome new residents Vanessa and wonderful to see the turnout and we hope it Jonathan Crystal to Matlock Street. was an opponunity for new residents to meet Brittany Buffalino, daughter of Anna and "old timers~ and fonn new friendships. We Lou, has just graduated from the Univer­ surely hope that many of you will now at­ sity of Colorado. Congratulations! tend our Civic Association meetings and get Julie and Jeremy ThornlOn of Bath Street

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men went home with a nice piece of change in their pockets. We are reluctant to dis.:;uss CHAMBER prize money because some wives do read this column. It was good to see Ludwig OF Meyer at our July I" fish off. Now, I am going to put on my Louella COMMERCE Parson's hat, and write about a wedding. A wedding you say? What's a wedding doing 2008 by Roland Donuhue in a fishing club article? The answer is that POINT LOOKOUT the happy couple mel at the Fisherman's Ball Our summer fishing season is now in full CHAMBER OF COMMERCE swing al Scouy's. All the fishing regula­ in lanuary 2006. On that fateful occasion Cupid in the person of Karen Clinton intro­ MEMBERSHlP tions for the 2008 season are now written in stone (temporarily). Again. New York duced Harold Wondsel to Maureen Bergius. ADOEK SALON State anglers have "gotten the business." Karen Clinton, a fonner first lady of our club ASSET SERVICING CORP. A legal fluke in New York must be 20 is married to our fonner president, William AXA ADVISORS inches. and the maximum catch is four fish. 1. Clinton. The rest is history. Maureen and I~arold were married at SI. Bernard's R.C BRENNAN DEVELOPMENT CORP. However, a New Jersey fishennan who of­ Church in Levittown. A reception followed BROWARD LIMOUSINE ten fishes in the same waters can keep up OOXSEE SEA CLAM CO. INC to eight fish measuring only 19 inches. at the Knights of Columbus hall in Seaford. FRANK QUINTO & SONS Connecticut is less liberal than New Jer­ About 140 guests attended. The bride's son. Brian, gave her away, and the maid of honor FUTURISTIC HOME, INC. sey. but still their 19 inch keeper is a lot GELO'S POINT PHARMACY easier to land than 20 inches. These are was her daughter, Christine. Who was the GOMEZ POINT REALTY federal regulations. As of this writing, we best man? As Andrew Anonymous would HARDENBURGH REALTY understand that the State of New York is say - the best man was the little fat guy from Freepon Avenue. The ceremony was beau­ HOME CARE CONCEPTS suing the federal government and asking at tiful , and the reception a lot of fun. Much IGA MEROLA SUPERMARKET least that standard~ be equalized. But, prob­ J.R. TORRES LANDSCAPING ably any result will be too late to affect the luck and happiness to the newlyweds. My spies tell me thai our favorite 1010 APPLES 2008 season. Lithuanian, Frankie Balchaitis is doing well. LAVENDER ON THE CHANNEL However. the fiShing club lives on. At LECHLER ELECTRIC. INC. our lune meeting we were happy to wel­ He returned to work last lanuary. HopefuUy, we' ll see him at our summer barbeque. LOWEREE CONSTRUCTION come Kenny Andover (formerly Kenny MACDONALD PLUMBING Andorfer) as a new member. Wc still have Our condolences to past president Bill Clinton on the passing of his mother. The MCINTYRE CONTRACTING our "fish offs" on alternate Tuesdays dur­ OCEAN GRACE, INC DECORATlNG ing the summer. To make the "fish offs" good lady lived to a ripe old age of 88 in OLIVE OIL'S more interesting, we have changed the rules relatively good health. But your mom is still your mom, and you hate to see them go. POINT ARTWORKS somewhat. Now, the member who catches POINT BOTTLE SHOP the biggest fluke on any given evening wins The Irish Day Laborers would like to RAY'S POINT LOOKOUT DELI thepool. Of course, we don't keep "shorts!" thank our favorite Merola's patron, Mary RESCUE FINANCIAL SERVICES We measure the fish and relUrn it to the Hogan, for her more than generous contri­ bution. Too bad we have to go to Honduras SCOlTY' S FISHING STATION water. If we were to wait for someone to SOURCE ABSTRACT, INC. catch a 20 inch fish, half of us would ht\ve to cash it. Maybe, that's the idea! TEO'S FISHING STATION passed through O'Shea's on our way to TOM HUG REAL ESTATE Holy Rood. However, ifby chance, some­ TWISTER INC. one does land the big one, he will be able WILLIAM MEIER REAL ESTATE toput$lloo cash in his pocket plus the pool for that evening. So far. we have had three winners of what I refer to as "the throwback pool." Kevin Halpin won the first pool, and my Patricia Smucker, LCSW 516·223-5300 Fax: 516-623-6849 good friend, Bill Kelly, won the second. 241 Lagoon Drive W. GEORGE J. HACKI1T, JR. Your reporter had the second pool won and Lido Beach, NY 11561 INSURANCE AGENCY spent with a 16 inch fluke. Then Mr. Kelly Phone: 516-432-9542 deftly removed the money from my pocket Fi re-Life-Bonds-Mari ne· Auto and put it in his. He caught a 17 inch fish. Fax: 516-432-9542 Homeowners-Health At our luly I" tournament Rob Deverna Email: [email protected] Personal & Corporate Programs won the pool with a 19 incher. Can you imagine returning a 19 inch fluke to the 20,Sllnrise Highway· 1'.0. Box 522 briny just a few years ago? All these gentle- Christian Counselor Baldwin, New York 115610

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dampen our enjoyment. are enough regulars, we mighl even per­ The quality of the meal was sensational. suade the powers that be to set up a more Wednesday, June 25th rational schedule. Last weekend we visited friends in Con­ Monday, June 30th By Rlllh Fenner Barash necticut. via LIRR and Metro Nonh. Awakened between 2:30 and 3 a.m. by a We loved not having the hassle and ex­ howling wind and disco-like flasbes of a dis· Tuesday, June 10th The third day of Hazy-Hat-Humid. Ev­ pense of driving. We read and did crossword tant electrical storm, the boomers gradually erything is growing madly. The lawn has puzzles on the trains instead of being con­ approaching. And finally. after threatening turned into a meadow. We go down to the stantly on the defensive and frustrated by all afternoon, the big rain. It was a wild beach for the sheer pleasure of looking at slowdowns on the bridges and highways. night. sand! The lrains were mighty crowded, bUI they Miraculously. there were no hysterical Saturday June 14th left and arrived on time. And what we ap­ car sirens, no electrical outages, no downed We had guests down for beach and preciated as much as anything else was the trees. And then, from one second 10 the next, barbeque. Merola's Kevin trimmed and bus service that we're lucky enough to have the wind stopped, on a dime. More gradu­ butterflied a leg of lamb for me and cut il here. ally, the downpour tapered off, and this into quarters. Par 6 of us, 2 quancrs were Sometimes it seems as though the per­ morning, everything looks a'> though it grew ample; the other 2 were freezer-packed, giv­ son in chargeofrhe N69 deliberately sched­ 3 inches overnight. ing us something nice to look forward to. ules il to just miss the trains at Long Beach, Even before this major dousing, my to­ There are, in my not-sa-humble opinion, maybe in the hope of discouraging use to mato plants had !he most vigorous vines I've two essentials for lamb: garljc and rosemary. the Point where the line can be eliminated. seen in my 35+ years of gardening out here. I always have one or twO pots of rose­ "Starve the beast," as they say in Washing­ The rains at nighl, the occasional spells of mary in my garden; if we have mild win­ ton. Yet asgasoline prices rise, public lrans­ hot days, my compost, whatever, they seem ters, they've been known to survive, some­ ponation becomes an ever more precious to like it. (Com. 011 pg. 8) times for several seasons. I like to run my resource. Use our bus, people - and if there hand over it and crush the sprigs with my Swedish • Deep Tissue • Medical fingers. What a heavenly aroma! Pre·Natal • Hot Stones • Reflexology I hear garlic is easy to grow, but have Sunlight Sauna never tried. (It's also easy to buy!) Packages are Available Anyhow: Poke both side,;; of the lamb with the tines of a fork. Push garlic cloves Discount for Seniors , ..t Couples Massage through a garlic press and rub the juice and "3"""AAN"'~ bits into the meat. Tea is Always Served Squoosh with lemon juice. SprinkJe with 50 Lido Boulevard coarse sea salt and coarsely ground black Point LookoUl, NY 11569 wv.·w. l a~'Cnderonthechannel.com Please call for appointment pepper. Swish a small amount of olive oil 516-208-32n around in a shallow dish and place a few rosemary sprigs on the oil. Place the lamb over the rosemary, sprinkJe the top with a LECHLER ELECTRIC, INC. few drops of oil and cover with more rose­ LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING mary twigs. Cover with Saran or foil and ~~U~~~ DESIGNS refrigerate for several hours. Take the lamb from the fridge about an hour before you plan to cook. Make a hot fire. Place the lamb on the fire and give 112- ROBERT LECHLER. ... President 3 minutes, tum and give it 2-3 minutes more. PO BOX 208 -Point Lookout, NY 11569 Tum back to the first side for just long 516-889.{;861 FAX 516-705-8244 enough to cross-hatch, a bare minute or two, and do the same on the other side. Eight to ten minutes total cooking time should give you a range of medium rare to medium well. Let the lamb sit on the carving board for 10 Point Detectors minutes orso to collect thejuices and stabi­ Metal Detectors for Kids and Adults • lize. Tesoro" Just as 1 look the lamb off the grill and means dashed into the house, the heavens opened. , ~ TREASURE! We had a thrilling electrical storm which ~ PO Box 145 threatened at moments to cut off dinner­ Point Lookout, NY 11569 table conversation but did nothing to 516.650.2330 [email protected] t July/August. 2008 Page Eight

(BEACH DIARY Continmedfrom pg. 7) Naturally, the weeds like it too. U they ing in to view the Jones Beach fireworks bus terminal. So far, three vendors: a fish were edible, what I' ve hoed out would give from the Point. I remember the circus at­ monger from Montauk, a veggie and salad us enough salad for a whole year. So far, no mosphere on the 4th of July when our own stand, and Red Jacket Farms. whose won­ bugs - but I' m on constant guard dUly fire department staged fireworks. There derfuljuices and berries and other fruits I' ve against enemies: aphids, horned tomato were hot dogs and ice cream for sale, and a been schlepping out from Union Square. wonns, Japanese beetles, slugs and snails ­ lot of pyrotechnical derring-do. We all loved They' rethereon Wednesdays from noon to if you don 't garden, you have no idea what's it, but in the aftermath there were unmen­ 7 p.m. Hurray! out there! A lot can happen between now tionable things in people's front yards. and Have a marvelous rest of the summer, and August-Septcmber-October harvests. noise, and hooliganism, and days and days everybody, safe and happy and carefree. See And always. the intriguing question: what of firecrackers going off all over the place. you on the beach! are the volunteers with the yellow flowers? I suppose there's nothing we can do to pre­ Cukes? vent Jones Beach from featuring what the Taxes & Financial Life & Health Squashes? Cantalopes? It 's all part of the lawyers call an attractive nuisance. It was Planning Insurance summer's fun. nice to wake up on this gray morning-after Thursday, July 3rd and see that the town looked relatively un­ RESCUE FINANCIAL SERVICE I had a missive from Madeline Kjedaisch scathed and back to a population augmented (516) 889-7202 of Bellmore Avenue regarding a buggy only by guests of the residents. (Lots of North Carolinian newcomer to these parts, those, but after alL it's a great and glorious Pension & Estate Money Management Ptannlng IRAs a golden tortoise beetle, which apparently 3-day weekend.) looks like a speck of gold when at rest on a Meanwhile, it's raining off and on. Our Joseph F. Mahoney. CFP leaf, and like a red ladybug with two spots guests are reading and napping and eating, when it's flying. Mycorrespondenl suggests and with luck L' 1J be able to barbecue under children might enjoy searching for these the deck tonight. The weather is certainly www.r(66ollt'squc.lltT 516-4.P-8936 nuggets of gold on the wild morning glo­ good for the tomato p!anls. ries, which also have suddenly proliferated Monday, JuLy 7th 'R. ~ '13 '13 0 'If'E S Q.'lJ 'E in our gardens. As Ms Kiedaisch put it, "Fun When you read this issue of the Outlook, CRTATJmJS WJ'T'W"'R'J'H'BON'T!YR 'BODY 6t' SOUL 'Tiles. 'From 10 (1 .'".-7),. m. for children to find and free weeding ... 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