Week Starting Thursday, April 7, 2005

In this week's report:

Workforce Affordable Housing for Southampton

Peace and Justice Calendar

Suffolk Peace Vigils

East End Peace and Justice Organizations

The East End Report is now at
www.eastendrep.blogspot.com

Also see www.spv.active.ws
the Suffolk Progressive Vision Web Site
for news from the Suffolk Peace Network,
Counter Military Recruiting Committee
and much more.
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The East End Report is heard on
Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" 12N, Thursday
WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB.org

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East End Report excerpts on
Jim Krivo's Long Island Report
Thursday 6:45am on 'Wake Up Call'
WBAI 99.5 FM NYC and WBAI.org

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Father Roy Bourgeois Comes to East Hampton

Friday night, April 8 at 7pm

Father Roy Bourgeois, founder of School of Americas Watch
will speak about the "War on Terror"
and the School of the Americas
at the Windmill II housing community room
at 219 Accobonac Road in East Hampton

Contact Gerry Mooney at 631-324-7195
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H E L P W A N T E D

volunteers needed to

leaflet outside of high schools, shopping centers, malls.

Flyers available for students

and parents informing them of their rights under the No Child Left Behind Act.

Contact Karen at 631-875-8647 or email spncr@active.ws

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LOBBY Tim Bishop

Representative Tim Bishop (D. 1st CD)

recently voted again to fund the Iraq war

with approximately $80 billion.


Join South Country Peace Group

at Congressman Bishop's office

in Coram on Monday April 11

at 12:15 pm for a meeting with Mr. Bishop focusing
on the economic cost of the war to our district.


for details see Peace and Justice Calendar

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Attention Cable TV Viewers:

Brookhaven / Hauppage
Public Access TV Channel 20


Saturday 1am (Sunday morning) - Show for the Workers:
Part 1 of the Weather Underground

Sunday 8 pm - Suffolk Progressive Vision:
East End Vets presents Iraq Veterans Speak Out

Sunday 11 pm - The Liberal Media:
Part 1 of U.S. Foreign Policy


Democracy NOW!

Mondays 9:00 to 10:00 PM
Tuesdays 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Wednesdays/(Thursday) Midnight to 1:00 AM
Thursdays 6:30 to 7:30 AM
Fridays 4:00 to 5:00 PM

For Complete New Schedule

see www.spv.active.ws

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"The Childrenof Ibdaa: To Create Something Out of Nothing"

A Palestinian children's dance troupe
from the West Bank
tells the story of their people’s struggle

Every Monday at 10:30 PM
Every Wednesday at 12:30 am

Riverhead /Southampton /
Southold / Shelter Island

Public Access TV Channel 20


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The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections should be sent to
eastendreport@optonline.net
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Workforce Affordable Housing for Southampton

In recent weeks the Southampton Town Board has been considering legislation which will set guidelines for development of workforce-affordable housing in the town. Town Supervisor Skip Heaney has referred to proposals by his fellow Republican council member Linda Kabot as 'socialism'. Despite this the remaining members of the board appear to have reached a consensus across party lines that could at last bring affordable housing to Southampton.

There is general acknowledgment that lower cost housing is needed so that the younger generation will be able to stay in the area. However public reaction has been divided with political activists such as the Southampton Housing Coalition in favor and community groups "west of the canal" saying the housing is needed but the burden should not be placed in one geographical area.

Nevertheless housing advocate Michael O'Neill says "we are beginning to glimpse the shape of a new understanding forming of seemingly opposed views". In a letter to housing advocates, O'Neill wrote "We hope your participation will move forward the agenda of effective advocacy for affordable housing ... and join in building a stronger coalition to establish support for the board's efforts to make affordable housing a reality in Southampton. We know there are thousands of residents who support mechanisms to assure the building of affordable housing."

O'Neill wrote that mobilizing overworked citizens "to organize behind their self-interest ..could be a formidable political force that could easily stand toe to toe with the well-heeled and politically connected opponents whose task is only the rear-guard action of preserving the status quo, of enforcing people's doubts, of preying on people's fears."

The Southampton Housing coalition will meet Thursday, April 14th, 6:30 pm at Southampton United Methodist Church 160 No. Main St. First time attendees will be especially welcomed.

In addition the South Fork Coalition of the Long Island Progressive Coalition has been active in developing ideas for and promoting affordable housing in East Hampton and Southampton. They meet next on Tuesday April 12 at 6:30pm at the Lutheran Church at Hayground Road and Route 27 in Water Mill.

The Southampton Town Board will next meet on Tuesday April 12 at 1 pm and April 27 at 7pm. No agendas are published for these meetings yet. See http://www.town.southampton.ny.us/agendas_and_psas.ihtml

Peace & Justice Calendar UPDATED

* April 8 (Friday): Father Roy Bourgeois of School of Americas Watch Speaks in East Hampton at 7pm

* April 10(Sunday): Executive Director of Suffolk Civil Liberties Union to Speak on Patriot Act

* April 10(Sunday): Music for Peace Concert at Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington at 7pm

* April 11 (Monday): Peace Group to Meet with Tim Bishop in Coram Office at 12:30 pm

* April 11 (Monday): Panel Discussion on 'The Patriot Act and You" in Southampton at 7pm

* April 12 (Tuesday): South Fork Chapter - Long Island Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill 6:30pm

* April 14 (Thursday): Southampton Housing Coalition Meets in Southampton

* April 16, 17 (Saturday, Sunday): Spirit of Spring Festival at Shinnecock 11am to 4pm

* April 17th(Sunday): East End Poetry Workshop in East Hampton at 2pm

* April 17 (Sunday) Discussion: Defense of the Bill of Rights Resolution in Water Mill at 2pm

* April 17 (Sunday): East End Women in Black Vigil for Peace at Sag Harbor Wharf 3pm

* April 21 (Thursday): Greater Farmingville Community Assn. Meets in Holtsville at 7:15

* April 30 (Saturday): Discussion on Iraq - Portrait of a Pre-Emptive War in Southampton 3pm

* Repeating Events: "Herstory" Writing Workshops in English and Spanish: Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm

Details follow:


April 8 (Friday): Father Roy Bourgeois of School of Americas Watch Speaks in East Hampton at 7pm

Father Roy Bourgeois, the founder of the organization fighting to stop US military training of Latin American military officers will speak about the School of the Americas and the 'War on Terror' at East Hampton's Windmill II Housing Community Room Friday evening, April 8 at 7 p.m. Windmill II is at 219 Accabonac Road in East Hampton

Contact Gerry Mooney at johngwrl@aol.com or phone 631-324-7195



April 10(Sunday): Executive Director of Suffolk Civil Liberties Union to Speak on Patriot Act

On April 10th Jared Feuer will speak at the South Country Library in Bellport from 2-4 pm. His topic will be Security, Liberty, and the US Patriot Act. This library is located at 22 Station Road in Bellport. Come out to support the Bill of Rights



April 10(Sunday): Music for Peace Concert at Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington at 7pm

Hopes for PEACE are still alive all over the world. We will celebrate with a concert at the Cinema Arts Centre, Park Avenue, Huntington Sunday evening at 7pm. Musicians featured include Little Toby Walker, the B&GC Steel Drum Band, George & Julius, Claudia Jacobs & The Morris's, David Fersh & Friends, Ramona, Andy Greenhouse and Buddy Merriam.

Donation of $5 to assist the Cinema.
more info: rksrc@optonline.net


April 11 (Monday): Peace Group to Meet with Tim Bishop in Coram Office at 12:30 pm

Representative Tim Bishop (D. 1st CD) recently voted again to fund the Iraq war with approximately $80 billion.

Members of South Country Peace Group others will assemble at Congressman Bishop's office at 3680 Route 112 in Coram on Monday April 11 at 12:15 pm for a 12:30 meeting with Mr. Bishop focusing on the economic cost of the war to our district. The South Country Peace Group and the Friend's Committee on National Legislation are sponsoring this lobbying effort.

Call Susan McKeon at 281-0055 or SMc1270236@msn.com if you want to join the group.


April 11 (Monday): Panel Discussion on 'The Patriot Act and You" in Southampton at 7pm

How much is too much to promise in return for 'protection against terroism'? The Patriot Act, passed in October 2001 (without most of Congress having read it), is scheduled either to expire or be renewed in December 2005.

A panel discussion on the Patriot act will be held at the Morris Meeting Room of the Rogers Memorial Library on Meeting House Lane in Southampton on Monday April 11 at 7pm.

Speakers are Bill Murphy (Rogers Library board president), Mackie Finnerty (attorney), Carol Mellor, attorney) and Barbara Jordan of the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons.

The panel and audience will discuss such topics as the right of government to access your library and bookstore records, monitor your computer use or enter your home without notice.

The event is sponsored by The League of Women Voters of the Hamptons and the Rogers Memorial Library.

Reservations appreciated. More info at 631-283-0774 extension 523


April 12 (Tuesday): South Fork Chapter - Long Island Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill 6:30pm

Monthly meeting of the LIPC South Fork Chapter at the Lutheran Church on Route 27 at Hayground Road between Water Mill and Bridgehampton at 6:30pm. Housing, Healthcare, conditions for workers and other subjects will be discussed.



April 14 (Thursday): Southampton Housing Coalition Meets in Southampton

The group promoting workforce-affordable housing in Southampton meets at the United Methodist Church in Southampton at 160 North Main Street in Southampton at 6:30pm




April 16, 17 (Saturday, Sunday): Spirit of Spring Festival at Shinnecock 11am to 4pm


Welcome Spring at the Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center and Museum located at Montauk Highway and West Gate Road. Crafts by Shinnecock artisans will be displayed including stone, antler and wood carving, jewelery, candles. Refreshments, baked goods available.

Info: 631-287-4923



April 17th(Sunday): East End Poetry Workshop in East Hampton at 2pm

To celebrate Poetry Week the East Hampton Library has invited members of the East End
Poetry Workshop to read their poems. The event will take place Sunday April 17th at 2:00 pm at the library, 159 Main Street, East Hampton contact Jean Hoffman aronshe@aol.com


April 17 (Sunday) Discussion: Defense of the Bill of Rights Resolution in Water Mill at 2pm

A panel including Jared Feurer, Jay Schniederman & others will discuss a resolution to be presented to the east end towns and the Suffolk Legislature on Defense of the Bill of Rights. The meeting is scheduled for 2pm at the Water Mill Community House on Route 27.


April 17 (Sunday): East End Women in Black Vigil for Peace at Sag Harbor Wharf 3pm

East End Women in Black stand for peace and justice for all people. Join us to oppose the war in Iraq and the occupations of Iraq and Palestine at 3pm on Sunday, April 17 at the Wharf in Sag Harbor. We say 'Support the troops and bring them home now!'

More Info: www.eewib.blogspot.com or 631-831-4966 or email eewib@optonline.net



April 21 (Thursday): Greater Farmingville Community Assn. Meets in Holtsville at 7:15

FYI: The next meeting of the organization formerly known as Sachem Quality of Life is scheduled for April 21st at the Sequoya Middle School, Waverly Ave., Holtsville @ 7:15 p.m. Tentative guest speaker is Brookhaven Town Supervisor John LaValle. This organization is opposed to immigrant day laborers and those who have tried to improve their working conditions.



April 30 (Saturday): Discussion on Iraq - Portrait of a Pre-Emptive War in Southampton 3pm

The 'Costs of War' is the title of a discussion to be held at the United Methodist Church at 160 Main St in Southampton on Saturday April 30 from 3 to 5 pm. The discussion will cover casualties, psychological effects on soldiers and losses to families as well as the loss of resources for domestic programs.

Invited Keynote Speakers: Rev. Osagyefo Sekou of Clergy and Laity Concerned About the War and Nancy Lessen of Military Families Speak Out.

Photos of the war dead and grave markers from recent memorial services will be displayed.

The event is sponsored by the East End Interfaith Task Force and the Eastern Long Island NAACP with the help of the North Fork People of Conscience, East End Veterans for Peace and the United Methodist Church of Southampton, Rev. Jack King, Pastor

More information: 631-831-4966





Repeating Event:

"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English: Thursdays in East Hampton

Every Thursday women come together to share their writing with one another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their life writing.

The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents. It meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road.



Send event listings to eastendreport@optonline.net by Noon each Wednesday,

Waging Peace: Father Roy Bourgeois Comes to East Hampton

Roy Bourgeois spent four years in the military including a year in Vietnam as a Navy Lieutenant. He is a recipient of the Purple Heart. After leaving the military he became a Catholic Priest and worked in Latin America for 6 years. He is founder of the SOA Watch, a grassroots organization dedicated to closing the School of the Americas, the US Army's training camp for Latin American military officers.

"Growing up in a small town in the bayous of Louisiana, I was taught to be patriotic. When I left college with a degree in geology, and our country's leaders told us we had to go off to Vietnam and stop the spread of communism, I did not question them. I became a naval officer, spent a couple of years aboard ship, and then volunteered for shore duty in Vietnam.

Vietnam became a turning point in my life. We soldiers were young and in a country far from home .... We were warriors, believeing our cause was noble. Then something happened. The suffering and death, the body bags coming back home began to change us. We started questioning our country's violence as a dead-end street. At the time I could not articulate it, but I was beginning to feel what Dr. Martin Luther King was saying: "The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral, begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy."
Fr. Roy Bourgeois in "From Warriors to Resistors", 2002

Next Friday night, April 8, Father Roy Bourgeois will come to East Hampton. He will speak about the "War on Terror" and the School of the Americas at the Windmill II housing community room at 219 Accobonac Road in East Hampton at 7 pm. Contact Gerry Mooney at 631-324-7195.
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