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May 2010
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Honoring Our Veterans
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Easter Parade
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Annual Youth Summit at the Village Center By Charles McKenna
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Chairman Frank Bailey of the Calverton National Cemetery U.S. Gravesite committee has announced that on Saturday, May 29, 2010 gravesite flag placement will begin at Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton, NY at 9:30 AM. On that morning, 6,000 volunteers will start to place the flags on the 217,000 graves. The public is welcome to attend and help with the placing of the flags, but they must be registered with the Flag committee by sending an email to delmarcomp@aol.com. Family members of a deceased veteran are welcome to place a flag on their grave prior to the volunteers between 8:30 and 9:30am. Frank Belisito, one of the organizers and Commander of the American Legion
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On April 16th community leaders and members came together for the first annual Youth Summit of the Empire State Youth Council, Inc., also known as the New York State Youth Council. The event at the Village Center was a celebration of life, effort and purpose, as well as an opportunity to raise money for a worthwhile organization. Founded in Port Jefferson nearly a year ago, this group has significant accomplishments in such a short amount of time. The group of passionate young adults managed to influence a bill onto the floor of the New York State Senate and Assembly, the have inspired and mentored new chapters across the country, including a chapter in Illinois and another in Vermont, and they have recently opened a new office in the heart of the downtown business district in Harbor Square Mall. A highlight of the night for the Youth Council and supporters was a celebration of the life and work of philosophy professor, Dr. Pasqual S. Schievella. At the age of 96, this hard working and community minded man continues to do what he loves most – teach. Sharing a common belief for the need of reform in education, Michael Tessler, President of the Youth Council, teamed up with this legendary scholar and they have, together, started a campaign to promote implementing Dr. Schievella’s course ‘Critical Analysis’ into the schools across Long Island and the nation. The night began with musical entertainment provided by The Sheppard Brothers. Their hip, modern jazz sound set the tone for a great night. Guests and supporters enjoyed a veritable feast courtesy of Ruvo’s, Z-Pita, Vincenzo’s, Anthony’s, La Bonne Boulangerie, Pace’s, The Village Way, and Tommy’s Place.
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A Great Night at the Theater
Brian Fogel and Sam Wolfson’s outrageous Jewtopia is making its Long Island premiere at Theatre Three this month. Jewtopia is the raucous story of two 30 yearold single men: Chris O’Connell (played by Evan Teich, recently seen as Benjamin in The Graduate and as Franz in The Producers) and Adam Lipschitz (newcomer James Schultz) who meet at a Jewish singles mixer. It turns out that the non-Jewish Chris wants nothing more than to marry a Jewish girl. In exchange for helping him meet the woman of his dreams, Chris offers to coach the socially-challenged Adam. The story captures everything from Jewish celebrations (three equally ill-fated holidays
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of Sukkot, Passover and Purim) to the ever-present world of on-line dating. Cultures clash. Stereotypes collide. Chaos ensues. Jewtopia is a hilarious spoof on interfaith relationships that leaves no stereotypical stone unturned The cast includes Theatre Three’s own Elizabeth Trupia in seven different roles along with Joan St. Onge (last seen in A Christmas Carol) and features newcomers Bob Kaplan, Len Klein, and Brianna O’Neill. The production is directed by Executive Artistic Director, Jeffrey Sanzel. The production will run through May 1. Theatre Three will then present the ever-popular Little Shop of Horrors. Now in rehearsal, this production will reunite actors Suzanne Mason and Jim Sluder who were seen together on the Theatre Three stage in Smokey Joe’s Café, The Producers, and Cabaret. They will be joined by Stephen Doone, Michael Mantato, the trio of Ariana Valdes, Kaity Cave, and Michelle Mazzola, and a gigantic meat-eating plant with the voice of Douglas Quattrock! Little Shop opened in July 1982 and played off-Broadway 2,209 performances until November 1987. At the time that it closed, it was the third-longest running musical and the highest-grossing production in off-Broadway history. A film version was released in 1986. The play was revived on Broadway in 2002 and in London in 2006. The music, in the style of early 1960s, includes rock and roll, doo-wop, and Motown showstoppers “Skid Row”, “Somewhere That’s Green”, and “Suddenly, Seymour”. The cast of characters include Seymour, a spineless assistant to Mr. Mushnik, a florist with a shop on Skid Row. His secret love is his co-worker Audrey who dates a sadistic dentist. Seymour’s discovery of an alien plant with a hearty appetite for blood changes all their fortunes and spurs the action in this wonderfully unique play. A Greek chorus of three singing street urchins wanders through the entire production, commenting on the action in song. Absurd, yes. Yet Little Shop of Horrors is both outrageous and touching. And, above all else, entertaining. The production will run from May 15 through June 19. Tickets can be purchased now at www.theatrethree.com or through the box office at 928-9100. Children’s theatre will return to the Mainstage at the end of May with Little Red Riding Hood: A Tale of Safety for Today. The classic Grimm fairy tale comes to the THEATRE THREE stage with a fresh new slant. Little Red Riding Hood, a conscientious young lady, sets off to bring her Granny her Girl Scout cookies. When she comes across a wolf, Little Red Riding Hood learns a big lesson in safety in this decidedly modern telling. Public performances are scheduled for May 22, 29 at 11:00 AM and June 6 at 3:00 PM. Additional performances are available for school groups. All children’s theatre tickets are only $8. There is a party room and group discounts are available.
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Musical Honors
L-R) Christa Ghosio, Ms. Christine Creighton (faculty advisor), Allison Cluett, Thomas Aiello, Joey D’ Auria, David Grier, Sam Agostino, Abigail Finer, Katherine Kaiser, Elizabeth Acampora, Madeline Rosenberg, Julianna Butera and Lucienne Rosner.
On Thursday, April 15th, seven music students from Earl L. Vandermeulen High School were inducted into the Tri-M Music Honor Society, Chapter 2172. The new inductees included: Elizabeth Acampora, Thomas Aiello, Allison Cluett, Joey D’ Auria, Abigail Finer, David Grier, Christa Ghosio. Also, five seniors were acknowledged as lifetime members including: Sam Agostino, Julianna Butera, Katherine Kaiser, Madeline Rosenberg and Lucienne Rosner. In addition to outstanding musical achievement, students are selected into the honor society on the basis of five points of distinction: Scholarship, character, cooperation, leadership and service. This special evening included an honors recital featuring performances by the new inductees immediately followed by a ceremony and reception. Congratulations to all of the new Tri-M members and lifetime members as well as their faculty advisor, Ms. Christine Creighton. (L-R) New Tri-M Inductees: Christa Ghosio, Abigail Finer, David Grier, Elizabeth Acampora, Allison Cluett, Joey D’Auria and Thomas Aiello.
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The cab arrived and honked the horn. After waiting a few minutes the driver walked to the door and knocked…”Just a minute” answered a frail, elderly voice. After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her 90’s stood in the doorway. She was wearing a print dress and a veiled, pillbox hat. She looked like someone out of a 40’s movie. By her side was a small nylon suitcase. The cab driver peered into the apartment, which looked like no one lived there for many years. All the furniture was covered with sheets, no knick-knacks around and no pictures on the walls. “Would you carry my bag to the car?” she said. He took the bag to the cab and then returned to assist the woman. She took his arm and slowly they walked to the cab. Along the way she kept thanking him for his kindness. “It’s nothing”, he replied. “I try to treat my passengers the same way I treat my family.” “Oh, you’re such a good boy” she said as she entered the cab and handed him a piece of paper with her destination written on it. “Could you please drive through the downtown area on the way” she asked. “It’s not the shortest way” he answered. “Oh, I don’t mind. I’m in no hurry. I’m on my way to a hospice” she said. The driver looked in the rearview mirror and noticed that her eyes were filled with tears. “I don’t have any family any more and the doctors say I don’t have very long left.” “What route would you like me to take?” the driver asked, as he quietly reached over and turned off the meter. They drove around the city for two hours as she showed him the building where she worked for many years, the neighborhood where she and her husband lived as newlyweds and the furniture warehouse that was once a ballroom where she went dancing as a teenager. Suddenly, she turned to the driver and told him it was time to go – she was tired. They drove in silence. When they arrived at the convalescent home, two orderlies rushed out to the cab – they must have been expecting her. The driver got out, opened the trunk and took out her suitcase. The orderlies gently helped her out of the cab and assisted her into a wheelchair. “How much do I owe you,” she asked the driver. “Nothing” he replied. “You have to make a living” she answered. “I do – there’ll be other passengers” he responded and without thinking he bent over and gave her a hug. She held on to him tightly and said “thank you. You gave an old woman a few hours of joy that will never be forgotten.” He squeezed her hand, turned and walked to his cab. Behind him he heard a door shut and realized it was the sound of the closing of a life…. He didn’t pick up any other fares that day. He just drove aimlessly lost in thought. What if that woman had gotten another driver – one that was impatient or angry? What if he only honked in front of her apartment and when she didn’t immediately come out –he left? The driver smiled as he realized that he had done something important that day – he added joy to someone’s life. Remember – “People may not always remember exactly what you said, but they will always remember how you made them feel…our random acts of kindness never go unnoticed. Happy Living!!!!!!!
Rotary Reaches Young People PJHS students Madison Crowe and Soo Yung recounted the details of their participation in the Annual RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) weekend workshop at Camp DeWolfe to their sponsors, the members of the Port Jefferson Rotary Club at a recent Rotary luncheon meeting.
From the Desk of Mayor Margot Garant Good News from Village Hall!
Is that Spring in the air? After a long, white winter, I am happy to feel the sunshine again. Getting people involved in their community and then balancing the many diverse ideals and priorities is never an easy task - especially here in Port Jefferson where the passion for this community runs deep. We have more volunteers than ever working on behalf of the village. The Board of Trustees honored these volunteers on March 4th, at the Village Center, with a night of recognition and gratitude. Special honorariums were presented to Charlie Kenny, Howie Wolf, Don Coyle and Harry Ward, each who have served on their respective committees for more than a quarter of a century! The Country Club membership drive has surpassed its goal and we are looking forward to a season of competitive and social tennis along with long days of challenging golf. The grounds crew has cleaned up the maintenance shed and a task force has been appointed to begin the process of reviewing the plans to make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees concerning the rebuilding of the Cold Storage Shed and Maintenance Facility. An open house for the Country Club was held on April 10th, was an afternoon for non members to come and experience our facility for both golf and tennis. It wass an opportunity for those still considering a membership! The Master Plan process is well underway and we received close to 800 responses to our home survey. Thank You! Stony Brook interns are entering the data for review. A core committee will begin the process of interviewing our “short list” of consultants in order to, in the near term, bring on a professional planning team with the purpose of guiding the committee through the planning and visioning stages. The CPC has met every Wednesday night, without fail, over the winter months and I thank them for their dedicated and hard work. In late February, Congressman Bishop answered our call for help and arranged a meeting of several elected state and county officials, as well as agency representatives with the EPA, at Village Center. As a result of this important meeting, we hope to see more progress and cooperation from the EPA when presented with our questions about the safety and concern of our residents, the construction of the pumping station at Carolina Field, and to keep our residents informed of their remediation efforts. We are now in budget season and will have an outline of the budget available for public viewing on our website by late April. As many can see, our roads are in dire straits and in need of repair. Therefore a bond referendum will be included on the ballot this June as we finally plan and commence, both, short and long term, infrastructure projects. Our Go Green and Conservation Advisory Board will be meeting with Mr. Burawa’s 6th grade environment class to review their many exciting ideas on how to conserve energy, recycle and protect our environment. I hope to have several of their recommendations implemented and adopted village wide. For updates and village resource information please visit the newly redesigned Village Website at www. portjeff.com. There you will find a plethora of information, including board minutes and agenda’s posted, an electronic newsletter, important announcements and human interest stories. We welcome your suggestions and hope you “bookmark” our site for all your village needs.
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Mayor Garant shared her recollections of a discussion nearly a year ago, with Michael Tessler, while he served as an intern on her campaign for Mayor of Port Jefferson. Tessler suggested the idea of a Youth Council and Mayor Garant received the idea with open arms. She reflected on how the fledgling organization became a
DISCOVER THE PAST ON CEDAR HILL...A SPIRITS TOUR JUNE 12th By Kathy Bryant
Starting on Thursday, June10th through Saturday, June 12, 2010, Cedar Hill Cemetery located in Port Jefferson, NY will culminate its 150 anniversary by hosting several events that promote its rich history. Founded in 1859, Cedar Hill Cemetery is situated on Liberty Avenue, over-looking Port Jefferson Harbor. This quiet, park-like cemetery full of beautiful cedar and flowering trees, is the burial place many notable citizens from this area. Familiar names such as Mather, Bayles, Darling, Smith, and Hawkins have family plots and monuments dating back to the ship building days in Port Harbor.
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representative body of youth not only from Port Jefferson but from across New York and the country. Tessler then shared with the audience the latest plans and objectives of the Youth Council of Greater Port Jefferson, the Port Jefferson Tours & Concierge Service. A virtually free gift to the village and the merchants, the Youth Council would create a service which would give visitors a much more positive and memorable visit to Port Jefferson. With a series of tours unlike any other throughout Long Island, the Youth Council would create such excursions as a Charles Dickens themed tour in December and a family-fun pirate tour in the summertime. During his description of these concepts, Tessler’s presentation was interrupted by a marauding ragtag crew of pirates and two beloved Chimney Sweeps as they invaded the Village Center. This actually worked quite well for Tessler by giving a physical presentation of the planned experiences he was discussing. The night culminated with the presentation of awards. Some awarded to outstanding members of the community and others to members of the Youth Council. Of particular note, the Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon Michael Tessler giving Joe Kazlau an Certificate the guest of honor for the evening, Dr. of Appreciation after renovating the office donated Pasqual S. Schievella, who received it to the council by Bruce Passereli graciously. Following an inspiring speech from the WW2 Veteran and professor, cake was served. Tessler closed the night with a speech outlining the plans and aspirations for the Second Annual Youth Summit. Plans are in the works to bring legislators and youth leaders together, in round table discussions, in an effort to bring about real change for the community, for the state and for our nation. In keeping with the purpose and sentiment of the organization and the evening, all left-over food was donated to the Pax Christi Men’s Shelter in Upper Port Jefferson. Tessler wanted to also thank The Port Jefferson Ferry, Home Again and Pattern Finders for their support.
Michael Tessler awards Dr. Pasqual S. Schievella with the Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Empire State Youth Counci
If you would like to learn more about the Youth Council or if you are interested in donating, please visit their website at www.NYYouthCouncil.org or email them at Info@NYYouthCouncil.org.
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Cedar Hill Cemetery in partnership with both the Historical Society of Greater Port Jefferson and the Three Village Historical Society is planning a “Spirits Tour” on Saturday, June 12th from 10:00-4:00. This walking tour will portray the histories and personal experiences that touched the lives of individuals in our communities through one-act plays and monologues. Reservations are required and can be made by visiting the website www. cedarhillspirittour.com. Tickets are in a very limited amount and are $28.00 for an Adult, Children under 12 for $9.00. Contact The Three Village Historical Society at 751-3730 for more information. Visitors are being cautioned that you must be able to walk the entire tour over unimproved, hilly terrain. Parking and bus transportation to the sight will be provided. On Thursday evening, June 10th, a Wine and Cheese fundraiser event will be held from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at The Port Jefferson Village Center. On display will be photo images from Cedar Hill Cemetery by Chris Ryon. The evening will feature guest speaker Jean Horton’s lively presentation “Sleeping in Suffolk: A look into notable, historic figures buried in Suffolk County cemeteries.” An oil painting, by Adam Smith, of Cedar Hill in the 1850’s, inspired from an early etching, was commissioned to promote the celebration. Smith’s idyllic landscape offers a view of the harbor from Cedar Hill, in breathtaking harvest colors, creating a window into the past. Adam Smith’s painting will be available in a limited edition print that may be purchased at this event and from the website. A signed framed print will be featured in a live auction on Thursday evening. Please mark your calendars for all of these unique events that offer a look into our past. Tickets for this event are $30.00 and can be purchased by contacting The Three Village Historical Society at 631-751-3730. For more information about these special events for the Cedar Hill Cemetery 150th Anniversary please visit: www.cedarhillspirittour.com
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Habitat Volunteering
15 members of the Port Jefferson High School Interact Club and their advisers spent a day landscaping at the North Bellport home of Habitat for Humanity homesteader Jessica Saenj and her children. These students, along with those from over 30 Long Island High Schools, have raised over $70,000 toward the construction of a Habitat house, and each school has sent one or more work crews to do the building, under the supervision of HFH construction supervisors. For their part, Ms. Saenj and her fellow Habitat Homesteaders put in their “sweat equity, or work on their houses, in lieu of a down payment. The homesteaders carry an interest free mortgage, the proceeds going to build more Habitat housing. The Port Jefferson Interactors, who are sponsored by the Port Jefferson Rotary Club, were preparing the grounds for the house dedication on March 27, when Jessica will receive the keys to her new home, a bible, and the good wishes of her extended family, her friends, and her partners at HFH of Suffolk.
there’s no drama ‘til the septic system goes Your septic system cleans the water you use every day. Not the most glamorous of duties, but critical to the overall “health” of your home. Septic system failures are expensive to fix and can be a significant source of water contamination. The Interacters get ready to work! Left to right: Ryan McEwen, Bradie Bohlen, Andrea Fowora, Carissa Sciallo, PJHS Social Worker Kristin Britt, Nadia Purbowati, Madison Crowe, Joanie Margulies, Soo Jung, Americorps volunteer Prerna Abbi, Joanna Cherches, Abby Finer, Rachel Pastrich, Asaki Shibutani, advisor Deirdre Filippi, Kirsten Barnes, and Natalie Garland.
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❍ Have your septic system inspected every 2 to 3 years by a reputable septic tank service contractor. When necessary, have your tank pumped out.
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❍ Protect the bacteria in your septic system. Use mild, “septic safe” detergents and cleaners.
❍ Check for signs of system failure: areas in the yard that remain moist during dry times; patches of excessive grass or plant growth; or excess algae growth along shorelines. If you see signs of failure, schedule an inspection and repairs immediately.
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Port Jefferson senior Bradie Bohlen and Interact advisor Deirdre Filippi remove debris from what will be the lawn of Jessica Saenj’s Habitat house.
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Rotary Helps Students Help Interact and Rotary Stuff-A-Van For The Open Cupboard
like flour, sugar, and spices, not to mention desserts, foods for diabetics, and even cash, the Interact and Rotary collectors were most gratified to receive from King Kullen’s generous shoppers so many of the items needed by the patrons of The Open Cupboard. Port Jefferson Rotary wishes to thank all of the donors, the collectors, including the entire Filippi family, Rotarians Susan Hanson, Ed DiNunzio, Dennis Brennan, Bill Jaeger, and Sharon Brennan, Interactors Bradie Bohlen, Madison Crowe, Jaclyn Dombroski, Amber Edely, Soo Jung, Nadia Purbowati, Carissa Sciallo, and Constantine Spentzos , and Mr. John Cincotta, Manager of King Kullen, for helping make this project a success. P.S. Interact is now in the process of donating 200 green bags to the Social Ministries at Infant Jesus Church to be used by patrons. After delivering the donations to the food pantry on Saturday, it became clear to Interact members that the ecofriendly movement that the staffers there were looking to instill needed a little help. Arrangements are currently underway for the delivery of the just purchased bags for use at the Open Cupboard. -Yvette Hohler, Rotarian (473-1662)
On February 27th, braving frigid temperatures and the after-effects of the most recent snow storm, eight stalwart members of The Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Interact Club, accompanied by their advisors Deirdre Filippi and Sarah Ogden, joined forces with five intrepid Port Jefferson Rotarians at the entrance to the King Kullen store on Nesconset Highway in Mt. Sinai. They met in order to collect non-perishable food donations from shoppers- enough to fill Anthony Filippi’s van and, eventually, stock the shelves at The Open Cupboard, the food pantry operated at the Social Ministries of Infant Jesus R.C. Church in Port Jefferson that serves 200+ families in our local community on a weekly basis. Armed with a Winter Food Drive List of twenty-six suggested food pantry needs, the Interactors and Rotarians greeted folks entering the supermarket and explained their mission. Their efforts were not in vain. Between 9 AM and noon, six hundred and fifty-six items were purchased and given as donations to the Stuff-A-Van project. From cans of vegetables, soup, tuna, meats, and milk to bags, jars, and boxes of rice, noodles, pastas, sauces, cereals, kitchen staples
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A Beautiful Day For a Parade On Easter Sunday hundreds gathered in their Sunday best and with bonnets adorned with flowers, birds and other symbols of life and Spring, to parade down Main Street in the 12th Annual Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Easter Parade. The weather was as beautiful as the smiling faces of the little marchers eager to find as many colorful eggs as possible at the Easter Egg Hunt at the Port Jefferson Village Center. Once again, Barbara Ransome and Joanne Cornell donned the rabbit suits and hoped on down the parade route with cheering children alongside. Once at the Port Jefferson Village Center the dynamic duo of Easter Bunnies gave awards of chocolate goodies to those who came with a beautiful bonnet or dapper duds. The turnout was the largest in years and a great time was had by all.
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would like to announce my candidacy for the Port Jefferson Board of Education. As a past board member who has resided in the Village for over twenty years and whose three children and six nieces and nephews have graduated from the district, I feel I have a comprehensive understanding of what has gone on in our schools. Port Jefferson has one of the smallest teacher/student, aide/student and administrator/student ratios on Long Island, which gives students opportunities to excel in academics, sports and the arts. Port Jeff also takes interest in supporting children with special needs. We are a small public system, but offer all the benefits of a private setting. Our overall desire for excellence must continue to be nurtured. But, this is only possible through superior staffing and administrative oversight. Our administrators and staff must establish a system of accountability where nothing but the highest level of competence is tolerated throughout the district. We face a rapidly changing economic, academic and technological environment, and there are unique challenges at our doorstep. One of these is curriculum. A clear understanding of what’s required at each successive level is imperative so that our curriculum meets long-range goals. Secondly, we have always been blessed with the financial aid of the LIPA power plant. But, the rate of support will definitely decrease. We must reduce unnecessary spending! Today’s decisions will influence an entire generation of children and will affect the viability of our district itself. The BOE must fully embrace its fiduciary responsibility and understand every line in the budget. We no longer have the luxury of unlimited resources, and should not persist in squandering what is in our budget. In today’s economic environment, we need be sensitive to the taxpayers, or at the very least maintain a budget that reflects today’s financial climate. We must not blindly start programs without evaluation, nor can we continue to purchase the latest equipment and materials simply to try something new, under the guise of progress. Technology is a wonderful tool, but before putting new technology in place, we should assess the current curriculum, make appropriate changes, and only then adapt the technology to our programs. Instead of spending frivolously on computers and software, we need to keep our current technology up-to-date and use it more effectively. When the classroom doors close, our children’s education doesn’t depend on technology, but our teachers. If we want the best students, we need the best staff. Our BOE should require the entire staff to maintain certifications and continue their professional development, and administrators must continuously assess growth and progress. If we want a culture of excellence, we must settle for nothing but that on the part of every employee of the district. It’s time to move forward and meet our challenges. I have shown in my professional life and service to the community that I am fiscally responsible and consistently put children first. I believe I can make a difference on the Board of Education. I humbly ask for your support.
Dennis Kahn
Vote Tuesday May 18, 2010 March Rotary Student of the Month Port Jefferson Middle School’s Most Motivated Student of the Month, Andie Fortier, was honored at the Port Jefferson Rotary’s March 9th luncheon. In the photo, teacher of English Deirdre Filippi explains why Andie is deserving of the award; Andie holds the plaque that has been presented to her by Rotarian Sharon Brennan; and Assistant Principal Pete Esposito joins in congratulating Andie on her achievement.
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A few months ago, Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Band Students, along with students from Sachem High School North and East, Sayville High School, and Hauppauge High School participated in the 52nd Annual Mid-Island Band Festival. Port Jefferson students included: Alexander Steiner (senior), Ryan Elliot, Colby Veronko (juniors), Elizabeth Acampora, Kai Drees, Dominick Famularo, Elizabeth Stafford (sophomores) and Dana Prohovnik (freshman). Congratulations to all selected music students as well as their music teacher, Ms. Christine Creighton.
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BISHOP ANNOUNCES $403,200 IN RECOVERY FUNDING FOR PORT JEFFERSON UFSD Mar 15, 2010 (Congressional Documents and Publications/ContentWorks via COMTEX) -Port Jefferson, NY--Today Congressman Bishop announced that the Port Jefferson Union Free School District (UFSD) has been awarded $403,200 from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). “We are excited to receive this funding,” said Fred Koelbel, Plant Facilities Administrator, Port Jefferson UFSD. “The installation of the photovoltaic system will put this technology in front of the next generation of ratepayers. Students will see this alternative energy technology each and everyday.” “I am pleased that the Port Jefferson UFSD has received this funding to install a photovoltaic system,” said Bishop. “It is important that our schools embrace clean energy to keep the First District innovative and active in protecting the environment.” New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) President and CEO Francis J. Murray, Jr., said: “Thanks to the leadership of Congressman Bishop and the entire New York Congressional Delegation, the federal stimulus program is providing critical funding to help local governments, hospitals, colleges and universities, and non-profi t agencies reduce their energy costs while helping New York reduce its overall energy consumption and our impact on the environment. The energy conservation measures this funding supports will help create jobs and make meaningful progress towards meeting Governor David Paterson’s ambitious energy reduction goals. NYSERDA looks forward to working with the award recipients to help them achieve the greatest savings possible.” Photovoltaic systems generate electric power by using solar cells to convert energy from the sun into electricity. The energy conservation from this project will help reduce energy consumption on Long Island and will save Port Jefferson UFSD over $10,000 annually. The Recovery Act, for which Congressman Bishop is proud to have voted, was intended to create jobs and improve the country’s economic stability. Economists estimate that the Recovery Act is responsible for the jobs of about 2 million Americans who would otherwise be unemployed. NYSERDA received more than 300 proposals and evaluated on a competitive basis. Primary selection criteria included technical viability, cost-effectiveness, demonstration of compliance with program requirements, and cost sharing. Each awardee must still successfully enter into contract and meet all ARRA requirements prior to funding being released. A detailed table of the energy conservation projects awarded can be found at: http:// www.nyserda.org/economicrecovery/awarded.asp.
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Bedtime Buddies Port Jefferson Middle School On Friday, April 16, Monica A. Consalvo and
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PJ Band Students Collaborate with SUNY Stony Brook SUNY Stony Brook graduate students Benjamin Baer, Scott Bartucca, Erica
Chung, Tristan Eggener, John Gattis, Brian Glass, Katherine Hasard, Xiaoting Ma and John Stites led several master classes and performed chamber music for woodwinds and brass by Barthe, Haydn, Mauer and Taffanel for Port Jefferson Middle and High School band students on Thursday, April 22, 2010. This event was presented to Port Jefferson students as part of a collaborative outreach project between the SUNY Stony Brook Graduate Music Department and the Port Jefferson School District.
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The Bryant Park Quartet Performs for Port Jefferson String Students On Tuesday, April 20, 2010, New York City’s own Bryant Park Quartet performed for middle and high school orchestra, band and chorus students at Port Jefferson. Quartet members, Anna Elashvili (violin), Ben Russell (violin), Adam Meyer (viola) and Tomoko Fujita (cellist and former PJ grad) performed music by Haydn, Mendelssohn and Stravinsky as well as discussed the life of a working musician to Port Jefferson music students. A special thanks to Port Jeff music teacher, Ms. Vanessa Salzman, for helping to organize this event.
Members of the Bryant Park Quartet: Ben Russell, Anna Elashvili, Tomoko Fujita and Adam Meyer pictured with Port Jefferson music students.
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working carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. The new law has been in effect since February 22, 2010 and affects all residences with appliances, devices, or systems that emit carbon monoxide. This new law is named in honor of Amanda Hansen, a 16-year-old from West Seneca, New York who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while sleeping at a friend’s house. The source of the carbon monoxide was a faulty boiler in the home. Homes built after January 1st, 2008 are now required to have CO detectors hardwired into the building. Homes constructed prior to January 1, 2008 are required to have detectors but the owners are permitted to install battery-powered CO alarms. At least one carbon monoxide detector must be installed on the lowest floor of existing one and two family residences having a sleeping area. The alarm must be clearly audible in all sleeping areas over background noise levels when all intervening doors are closed. The new law also requires contractors or any other person in New York State to install a CO alarm when replacing an appliance, device, or system that emits carbon monoxide must install a detector if the home is not already adequately equipped. Violators will be subject to a penalty of up to $100. This important law also requires the posting of the new carbon monoxide requirement on appliances, devices, or systems displayed for sale that emit carbon monoxide. Amanda’s Law replaces prior statute that required only homes built or bought after July 30, 2002 to have these devices installed. Carbon monoxide may be produced when burning any type of fuel, including wood, gasoline, natural gas, oil and coal. According to the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, CO is a odorless, poisonous gas and inhaling it can lead to breathing difficulties, impaired judgment and memory, damage to the nervous system, cardiac trauma, brain damage, coma and even death. Everyone is susceptible, but the American Medical Association says that unborn and young children, pregnant women, senior citizens and people with heart or respiratory problems are at the highest risk for serious injury or death. The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are often mistaken for the flu and can include dizziness, fatigue, weakness, throbbing headache, nausea, vomiting, irregular breathing, sleepiness and confusion. By the time people realize there is a problem, they are often too sick or too disoriented to get out of the house and get help.
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Pearl Harbor Memorial Post No.1941in Port Jefferson reports, “this is the 16th year that approx. 3000 local Boy Scouts and Cub scouts, and 2500 Girl Scouts and their families along with members of American Legion Posts will unite to decorate graves in Calverton for Memorial Day. Scouts are instructed in the meaning of Memorial Day and how to set the flags at each grave. They carefully and respectfully go to their preassigned area of the cemetery. It’s wonderful to see so many hands doing the work; the entire process takes less than an hour and is an amazing transformation.” He continues, “We are grateful to Bryant Funeral Home in Setauket for sponsoring this event again this year. With sponsors like Fred Bryant and all of the volunteers who help with the flags and attend this event, it has become bigger and bigger each year. ” “When the U.S. Gravesite Flag Committee asked me for help, I knew that it was the right thing to do”, Motivated by his fathers efforts, Fred explains, “My father Arthur Bryant served in the army during WWII, and was the Commander of the American Legion Harbor Post #417 in Setauket for many years. He impressed upon my brothers and me the importance of marking graves of veterans so that they would not be forgotten. My father also organized the Setauket Memorial Day parades, Flag Day ceremonies, and was vital in keeping the Harbor Post membership growing.” Volunteers and the public are welcome to attend the Patriotic Ceremony that will begin at 11:00 AM in the Cemetery Assembly Area. Each branch of the U.S. Military will be attending and will take part in the ceremony. Weather permitting there will be a fly over at 11:30 am. Light refreshments will be served in the Cemetery Assembly Area. On the following Saturday, volunteers return to pick up the flags, roll them in bundles of 20 and place them in the storage bins that were made for each section. They are then stored at Calverton for the next years use. Calverton is now the busiest National Cemetery with funerals coming from Nassau and Suffolk counties and from the Metropolitan area of New York. Mr. Belsito concludes with his commitment that “The U.S. flag Committee will continue to grow the volunteer structure as the cemetery increases, and we will continue to pay tribute to our Veterans by having the weekend of Memorial Day begin this appropriate manner. Our Veterans are the ones who made this nation great” References: Frank Bailey Chairman-delmarcomp@aol.com Frank Belsito, 672-2429 frankbelsito@optonline.net Fred Bryant- 473-0082 fred@bryantfh.com
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Parenting Without Breaking a Sweat By Lori Tutino
The Hardest Fever to Fight Tylenol won’t work. Chicken soup won’t work.
Resting in bed definitely won’t work. Not much can remedy the fever of a teenager when spring has sprung… especially after the snowbound season we’ve just had! When Spring Fever strikes in a teenager, it is akin to a locomotive at hurtling speed, brakeless. As parents, there are not many options for us. Sitting in a classroom on a warm, beautiful day is the last thing our fevered teens want to do. Need we be reminded how much WE love the first breaks of warm weather, when winter coats become a thing of the past? Trying to stay out late, get even less sleep, and yearning to be elsewhere, actually far away from parents- are some of the symptoms of this ailment. Just when students are about to enter the last marking period of the school year, and start preparing for SATs, Regents exams, final projects, etc. the fever spreads like a plague. Even the most diligent students succumb at some point. Honestly, I do remember it myself- getting caught sunbathing with Virginia Maue, on her roof, when I was should have still been in class for the afternoon (but the weather was unexpectedly delightful that day and the air smelled of fragrant freedom just outside the schoolhouse doors…). I guess Spring Fever is sort of like the Love Bug-when it hits hard, there’s no stopping it! At times, this fever can appear so virulent that our beloved teenager may really need reigning in. Such as bringing a very revealing change of clothes, for when they get to school. Or not going to school, but getting a ride to the beach with friends instead. These actions do require clear discipline-before things start to get out of hand. At the same time, staying out a little later Saturday night, or not taking the garbage out three days in a row, may not need such decisive attention. This may just be their normal selves, with the regular teen issues we face every day. Yes, as you see, this malady comes and goes- but usually coincides with the very best of weather! Therefore, we, as parents, must be vigilant (can I suggest programming warm, sunny weather alerts on our cell phones?). Is this a typical teen wanting independence, or is it the “fever”? If it is Spring Fever, we must also decide how dire the situation, and how often it is occurring. If our child has made a poor decision because Spring Fever has hit, we may decide to let it go once, as we can remember our days of yore, too. As always, discussion of the choice they made, and what other options they had available to them, is always a key to good parenting. If you feel the Spring Fever is a mild case, it’s probably best just to have a “talk”. If my child is repeatedly making bad choices and acting impulsively because the weather is so wonderful, then I’ll have to work harder to “break” the fever. I must also remember that teenagers’ hormones can exacerbate Spring Fever! Therefore, I’ll be asking for phone numbers, putting more limits on activities, and basically become a lovingly pesky reminder of how important their future and education are to them (or is that really to me?)! It’s all in a day’s work being a parent! Be on the lookout for Spring Fever, watch out when hormones come into play, try to be understanding if it is a small misstep, don’t overreact unless necessary, etc. Remember that we were young once, too, and the lure of a really good time, on a really beauteous day is hard to resist. Children are children, and as parents we need to minister to them in many ways. Sometimes the fever has no temperature at all, and we see that it is really a feverous drive to be who they want to be, when they want to be it. Yes, it may be easier to administer an antibiotic, but sometimes children need no medicine at all. They need empathy, guidelines, love, and trust. Curing a fever doesn’t always need doctoring, but most definitely always needs a devoted parent!
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The Return of Antiques and Garden Weekend to the PJ Village Center
The highly successful Antiques and Garden Weekend returned to the Port Jefferson Village Center on April 23, 24 and 25. Many of our outstanding antique vendors from last year returned and we have added many new and exciting vendors. This year’s show featured quality vendors selling everything; Collectibles, Antiques, Rare Books, Long Island Postcards, Vintage Lighting, Estate and Antique Jewelry, Vintage Quilts & Linens, Fork Art, Vintage Dolls and Toys, Furniture, Vintage Signs, Country Primitives, Clocks, Decoys, Nautical, Hunting, Fishing, Watches, Art, Vintage Costume Jewelry, Lamps, Glassware, Americana, and Garden Items. The Suwassett Garden Club had their magnificent booth filled with hanging baskets, perennials and patio planters. Refreshment were available on the third floor Cafe along with the Garden Club’s not to be missed homemade baked goods. The weekend started off with the Friday night Wine and Cheese Reception. There were previews and you could shop the large array of Antiques and Garden items while sipping a glass of wine and sampling the many cheeses. Raffles and 50/50 tickets were sold at the reception. The Antiques & Garden Weekend continued on Saturday & Sunday. The Weekend is sponsored by the Port Jefferson Historical Society and the Village of Port Jefferson and proceeds from the weekend go to the Mather Museum.
Lori Tutino is a third grade teacher who also writes for The North Shoreian Magazine. Lori has taught graduate level courses for Alfred University and in-service courses for Dellecave Institute. She is a wife and mother of five children. Lori would love to hear from you and may respond to your questions/concerns in this article. You can email her at loriparenting@yahoo.com.
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New Ultrasound Offers Precise Prostate Cancer Treatment Prostate cancer patients at Mather Hospital are now receiving treatment with
state-of-the-art bracytherapy equipment, thanks to funding secured by New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle. Senator LaValle secured $125,000 from the state to help the hospital purchase the unit. Since 1994, the senator has secured $2 million for equipment and healthcare projects at Mather Hospital. Brachytherapy, also known as seed implantation therapy, is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat localized prostate cancer. According to national statistics, nearly 200,000 men in the United States were diagnosed with prostate cancer last year. For more information about Mather Hospital, visit www.matherhospital.org.
Mather Hospital’s Comedy Show Brings $13,000 for Behavioral Health Services Laughter echoed through the halls of East Wind Caterers in Wading River
February 25 during Mather Hospital’s annual comedy show. Nearly 300 people attended the event, which raised more than $13,000 for Behavioral Health Services at Mather. The evening’s comedians were in top form. Virtually no subject went unscathed. From marriage and children to dealing with the L.I.E., their rapid-fire wit and hilarious stories had the entire crowd buckled over. In addition to the uproarious show, guests were treated to a delicious dinner and tasty dessert. For more information about Mather Hospital visit www.matherhospital.org. Performing at Mather Hospital’s Comedy Show were (clockwise, from left) Mick Thomas, Mitchell Walters, Paul Bond, Steve Lazarus and Mather’s VP for Information Services Tom Heiman (center), the evening’s MC.
Motivation Port Jefferson Middle School teacher Taking a look at the new brachytherapy equipment at Mather Hospital are (from left) Mather Board Chairman Kenneth A. Jacoppi, Administrative Director of Imaging Services Michael Burghardt, Senator Kenneth P. LaValle, Radiologist Edward Glenn, MD, Radiation Therapist Cathy Palasek, Mather President Kenneth Roberts and Kathy Manzi, RN.
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Schools Invited to Team-Up for Families Walk for Hope Area schools are encouraged to become part of Mather Hospital’s 16th annual Families Walk for Hope, supporting the Fortunato Breast Health Center, on Saturday, May 1. This year’s Walk program will reward students and school that raise the most money. Schools are encouraged to organize a Walk Team inviting students, faculty, friends and family to join. Every $100 raised earns a $10 Walmart card for the team that can be used to purchase items for the school or extracurricular club. School team names will be prominently listed on the team board at the Families Walk for Hope event for the hundreds of walkers to see. Mather Hospital will provide a letter for all participating students who request it, attesting to their hours of community service. The school team that raises the most money will receive a 32-inch flat screen LCD television, compliments of Cablevision. For information, contact Laura Juliano, Development Coordinator, Mather Public Affairs at (631) 476-2723 or email ljuliano@matherhospital.org For more information or to register, visit www.matherhospital.org/walk.
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Jeanette Plonski (1st on left) introduced 6th graders Jessica Gray and Rachel Balfoort to the Port Jefferson Rotary Club and explained why their teachers nominated them to receive February’s Most Motivated Student of the Month Award from the club. Rotarian Stafford Perkins presented both girls with their plaques, while Principal Roseann Cirnigliaro also congratulated the award recipients. Photo l-r: Jeanette Plonski; Jessica Gray; Rachel Balfoort; Stafford Perkins; Roseann Cirnigliaro
Kids Using Their Hands Port Jefferson Middle School – Jeanette Plonski’s grade 6 classes and Allison Heron’s
Humanities classes arranged a fundraiser for Haiti relief called “Helping Hands for Haiti”. The Humanities class designed a PowerPoint presentation of the devastation in Haiti. For every dollar donated, that person had his/her name printed on a paper hand. The hands were hung in a chain, around the school building, representing “hands of support”. A total of $2,060 was raised and donated to AmeriCares for Haiti relief.
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