March 29, 2023 East Islip

ACCOMPLISHMENTS - The Board of Education honored East Islip High School student-artists Lauren Holmes and Naomy Mukai for their selection in the 16th annual Go APE Advanced Placement Exhibition. Photo courtesy of East Islip School District

What To Know About Landscape Lighting

Home improvement trends come and go, and one trend that has become wildly popular in recent years is recognizable in yards every night. Landscape lighting has transformed how people see and enjoy their properties at night, making it one of the more sought-after upgrades among modern homeowners.

Curb appeal is often seen through the lens of how homes appear during daylight hours, but landscape lighting can make homes look better and more modern, and potentially safer after the sun goes down. With such potential, landscape lighting is worth exploring for homeowners looking to upgrade their properties.

Are there different types of landscape lighting?

When considering landscape lighting, homeowners should know that there are various options to consider. According to the lighting experts at Lumens, spotlights project a concentrated and narrow beam of light that’s usually around 45 degrees. Spotlights are often chosen to highlight specific features on a property, like a component of the landscaping. Individuals who want to cast light over wider, more general areas may consider floodlights, which Lumens notes spread light up to 120 degrees.

Inground lighting is among the more sophisticated landscape lighting options.

Lumens notes that inground lighting illuminates the whole of a tree or structure, often creating a dramatic look. These circleshaped lights also are great at illuminating walkways and driveways.

Post lights are another outdoor lighting option, and these are often used to light up long walkways and pathways so it’s easier and safer to navigate dark areas at night.

Is landscape lighting a job a DIYer can

handle?

Many homeowners consider a do-ityourself approach when pondering a potential home renovation, and a landscape lighting project is likely to inspire such curiosity as well. The home experts at HGTV note that the feasibility of DIY in regard to a landscape lighting project depends on the type of lighting homeowners want to install and where they want to install

it. Replacing an existing electrical fixture may be well within the skill of a seasoned DIYer, but installing a new fixture is a job best left to the professionals. Homeowners whose homes currently have no or very little landscape lighting are almost certainly better off working with a professional. Solar lighting that does not require any electrical work can be installed quickly and easily by anyone, but such options may not provide the look homeowners are aiming for.

How much lighting is necessary?

The amount of lighting homeowners want to install is up to them. If the home currently has little or no landscape lighting, a consultation with a professional can help to determine how much lighting to install and where to install it. When discussing landscape lighting, homeowners may want to inquire about dimmers. Dimmers can increase or decrease lighting depending on the situation. For example, homeowners may want a little extra light during a party, but less when relaxing alone outside at night. Dimmers allow homeowners to adjust as necessary.

Landscape lighting is a popular home renovation trend. Homeowners considering adding landscape lighting to their property are urged to work with a skilled professional to devise and install a set-up that makes their homes more appealing at night.

Signature Premier Properties Lists Largest 3D Printed Home In Country

Dan Oneil of the Oneil Team at Signature Premier Properties alongside Tillies Group LLC and SQ4D, just listed for sale the largest ever 3D printed residential home in the country. The 2000 square foot home is located at 42 Dean St., in Islandia, NY, and listed for sale at $499,999.

“Real estate agents have been selling the same wood frame constructed houses for over a century. But times are changing” said Charles Wienraub, Partner of Tillies Group LLC. This cutting-edge technology out of Long Island, New York, allows homebuyers to print their dream home. Leading the 3D residential home revolution is SQ4D, a Patchogue, New Yorkbased company. 3D printed construction isn’t just for show; it’s higher-quality, highly customizable, more affordable, and faster to erect than traditional wood frame construction.

“Imagine a world where your client selects the building lot of their choice. Then, using virtual reality, they move through their newly designed beautiful concrete house: open concept, curved walls, radiant heat, solar, Tesla charging stations, gray water systems…they can even select the furniture in each room” said the listing agent, Dan Oneil of the Oneil Team at Signature Premier Properties.

The 3D printed home concept could potentially change the future and revolutionize the home building process. We have not seen anything like this in our lifetime. Given the current supply chain issues, rising material costs, and a shortage of skilled labor, there is an inventory shortage of nearly 4 million singlefamily homes across the US. Automating construction could help close that gap.

Other benefits of 3D home printing include:

• Cost. You can save up to 40% on forms, footings, foundation, excavation, walls, and roofing

compared to traditional construction.

• Design. If you can dream it, you can 3D print it.

• Speed. Since you don’t

have to coordinate multiple trades, construction is much faster.

• Quality. Concrete is fire, flood, and insect-proof,

and lasts longer than traditional houses.

For more information about this home, contact the listing agent, Dan Oneil, at 631-368-6800.

Spring Cleaning Tips And Tricks

Spring is a time of year when change is in the air. Trees are budding, plants are flowering, and homes laden with dark or heavy fabrics and clutter could use some lightening up.

Spring cleaning projects are popular this time of year as residents take inventory of their living spaces and aim to declutter, clean, and increase efficiency. Some people find the prospect of getting organized overwhelming. Here are some tips that can help anyone master spring cleaning.

• Create a plan. Make a checklist and establish a cleaning plan of attack. Focus on areas that are not regularly cleaned, as they probably need a little attention.

• Assemble your cleaning kit. Spring cleaning can be slowed down considerably if you don’t have all of your equipment ready. Items to have on hand include

an all-purpose cleaner, concentrated cleaner, microfiber cloths, paper towels, mop, vacuum, dusters, and a squeegee. Adjust your equipment based on the task at hand.

• Curate your cleaning playlist. Create a playlist with songs that will get you moving and motivated to clean.

• Work from top to bottom. Work efficiently by cleaning shelves, ceiling fans, and other elevated items first, as dust and debris will trickle down and need to be cleaned next.

• Purchase or rent a carpet cleaner. According to the experts at Clean That Up, carpets help filter indoor air by trapping debris and allergens. By deep cleaning carpets, homeowners can improve the indoor air quality of their homes. Use a carpet cleaner on a warm, dry day so that windows can be opened and cross breezes will help dry the

damp rug.

• Clean windows. Wash windows inside and out and utilize their screens to help brighten indoor spaces.

• Deep clean the kitchen. Clean out and disinfect the refrigerator by wiping it down with warm water and baking soda or a vinegar-andwater solution. While in the kitchen, set the oven to the self-clean function so it becomes cleaner as well.

Homeowners also can focus on cleaning curtains (including shower curtains), steam-cleaning upholstery, removing clutter from closets, cleaning out the dryer vent and duct tubing, wiping inside kitchen drawers, and vacuuming under beds and other furniture.

Spring cleaning can bring the revitalizing nature of this beloved time of year into your home.

Troop 205 Recognizes Its 106th Eagle Scout

Legislator Steven J. Flotteron recently recognized James Quinn Kelly of East Islip with Troop 205 on being their 106th Eagle Scout at his Eagle Court of Honor at the Timber Point Elementary School. James’ Service Project, earning him Eagle Scout status, was repainting the welcome sign and mulching and refurbishing picnic tables around the area. He is currently a senior at East Islip High School where he excels academically, has been a scholar athlete in soccer and track and will graduate with 11 Advanced Placement classes. In addition, James is a two time Top Engineer and Class and School Robotics Championship winner.

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April Happenings

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SATURDAY, APRIL 1

10:00AM-1:00PM

BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY

Visit the Coral House in Baldwin for breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Adults are $46.95 and kids are $31.95. Reservations are required, so please call 516-223-6500 to save your seat.

10:00AM-4:00PM

CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR

The AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary #18 will be having a craft and vendor fair as a fundraiser. The event will be held at the AMVETS Post in East Islip. Admission is free. Contact Gloria at 631-277-9842 for more information.

12:00PM-2:00PM

ANNUAL SPRING EGG HUNT

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the 30th annual Spring Egg Hunt will take place at Belmont Lake State Park. Call 631321-3510 or visit parks.ny.gov for more information.

SUNDAY, APRIL 2

8:30AM-12:00PM

FSC RAM RUN 5K RUN/WALK

Rain or shine at Farmingdale State College, Nold Athletic Complex. Family friendly event. Free kids fun run once around the track at 8:30 am. 5k start at 9am. High quality tees and blanket give away. Proceeds support FSC Alumni Association. Save $5 and register at events.elitefeats.com/ramrun23

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

8:00PM

PASSOVER SEDERS

The Chai Center family invites you and yours to join The Chai Center for our Passover Seder. Share the spirit and

Items listed are free of charge. Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run in the calendar on a space available basis. For further information, call 631.226.2636, extension 211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

the warmth of the Passover experience in a traditional setting. Reservations in advance are required. Visit thechaicenter. com/seder to reserve.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

12:00PM-4:00PM

ANIMAL ADOPTION EVENT

This event is sponsored by Long Island University. Adopt an animal at LIU Post, the Pratt Recreation Center Lot. Follow @ourcauseforpaws on instagram for updates. Rain date is April 16th.

SUNDAY, APRIL 16

8:00AM-4:00PM

CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET

Long Island Cars will present their "Super Swap Sunday" Car Show and Swap Meet at Flowerfield Fairgrounds. Enjoy classic show cars, vendors fair food and live music. Visit LongIslandCars.com for more information.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

6:00PM-8:00PM

ALZHEIMER'S COMMUNITY FORUM

he Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will partner with the Wyandanch Senior Center and The Witness Project. for an in person event called “Alzheimer’s Community Forum" at the Wyandanch Senior Nutrition Center. For questions call Joanna Rekas at 631-315-2916. To register visit communityresourcefinder.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

3:00AM-4:30PM

BOOK READING

North Babylon Resident, Cheryl Williams will be doing a reading of her new book, A Lesson A Day: A Child's Way at the North Babylon Library. Registration begins on April 1st. Call the library at 631-669-4020 to register.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

6:30PM-9:30PM

AN EVENING WITH JOHN MONTELEONE

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet, Islip Library and Islip Schools will cohost an evening with Islip's own John Monteleone, one of the world's greatest instrument builders and the film about his work, "John Monteleone: The Chisels are Calling". Visit isliphamlethistory.org, or call 631-559-2915 for more information.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

7:00PM-11:00PM

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL

Join the Seatuck Environmental Association in-person at the Scully Estate in Islip. Enjoy a pre-event reception featuring light fare courtesy of Costa Verde Hospitality, beer courtesy of DUBCO, wine, live music with Dennis & Ivan, and of course multiple short films shown on the big screen.Visit seatuck.org for more information.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

10:00AM-4:00PM

SPRING VILLAGE CRAFT FAIR

Outdoor Spring Craft Fair with 100 exhibitors all crafts. Set on the beautiful grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society. Refreshments available and live music. Rain date May 7th. Call 631-8461459 for more information.

2:00PM-6:00PM

ARTHRITIS RAFFLE FUNDRAISER

The annual raffle fundraiser to benefit AiArthritis at the Lindenhurst Gazebo. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at tinyurl.com/aiarthritis. Deadline to purchase tickets is April 16th. Email auctionforarthritis@gmail.com with any questions.

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for March is Canine Companions®

Canine Companions is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people by providing highly trained service dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. They proudly o er their support services free of charge to recipients.

Their Northeast Region (Long Island Chapter) is located right in Medford, however they have six regions across the country and serve all 50 states.

Gather your friends, family and dogs for a day of fun because DogFest is coming!

DogFest is a high-energy, dynamic event for dog lovers and Canine Companions supporters alike. This community event celebrates the human-canine bond and the incredible joy dogs bring to the lives of many every day. While egaging new friends, volunteers, supporters and donors, DogFest raises money and awareness of the non-profit’s mission. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, September 23 at Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa Park from 11AM-2PM and don’t forget, September is National

Service Dog Month, so it’s the perfect time to come together and support the mission of Canine Companions.

media coverage/advertising space, American Sign Language interpretation or anything else that may help this event run smoothly, it would be greatly appreciated by everyone at Canine Companions!

Volunteer On Event Day: Helping on the day of the event is a very fun way to engage your business, organization or yourself in the community! There are a variety of volunteer opportunities, and they’d love to have you help out.

This event o ers visitors a fun day of dog-related games, inspiring speakers, activities for kids, service dog demonstrations and more. Looking to make a di erence? There are many ways you can support DogFest and Canine Companions: Fundraising: There is no entry fee to the event, however fundraising is encouraged! There is a goal of $65,000, and all monies raised will directly benefit the organization.

Sponsorships: Ranging from $250 to $15,000+, you will benefit from increased exposure through the variety of sponsorship benefits o ered.

Provide In-Kind Resources: If you can share rental equipment,

For more information, please visit www.canine.org/dogfest, email dogfest@canine.org or call 631.561.0200.

If your non-profit would like to be featured in this column, please email noellelambert@longislandmediagroup.com for consideration.

Give Your Home A New Look With These Shutter Styles

Homeowners have many options at their disposal if they want to improve their homes. A focus on the exterior can be a promising and rewarding way to direct renovation dollars.

Curb appeal has a significant impact on how a home is viewed. Manicured landscapes, updated windows and doors, and well-lit landscapes can improve the value of a home and ensure it sells quickly and above market rate.

When homeowners assess items, they may want to change, shutters can be an area of consideration. Shutters can help windows look a little less plain. In most modern residential properties, shutters are purely decorative. However, their roots lie in home protection. Originally, shutters were used in lieu of windows, so they were the only way to safeguard a home’s interior from the elements. Some shutters still offer that protection, but those typically are installed on homes in hurricane-prone areas.

Window shutters lend a finished and distinctive look to a home. When shopping for shutters, individuals can choose among various styles.

• Louvered: A louvered shutter features several wood slats that overlap each other on the same frame. A typical louvered shutter features two sets of slats separated by a center rail. Some functional louvered shutters are operational, meaning the slats

can be tilted to allow airflow. But this is something typically reserved for indoor shutters. Decorative ones have fixed slats.

• Panel: Panel shutters come in different styles. Raised panel shutters present a boxed design where rectangular features will stand out from the rest of the frame. Flat panel shutters (sometimes referred to

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as shaker) have a boxed design, but those rectangles are not raised. Recessed panels are the opposite of raised panels. As their name suggests, recessed panels are set back from the rest of the frame.

• Board and batten: Board and batten shutters are formed from grouped single boards joined together with shorter

crosspieces of wood called battens. Battens are positioned horizontally or at an angle. These shutters have a more informal, rural feel.

• Bahama / Bermuda: These tropicalinspired shutters are of the louvered variety, but they’re installed from the top of the window rather than on the sides.

• Scandinavian: Scand-inavian series shutters are very decorative board and batten shutters. They feature a series of cutouts and designs.

• Combination: Some shutters offer the best of both worlds, with louvered on top and a solid panel on the bottom, or vice versa. This gives homeowners infinite options.

Shutters are available in various materials. The most common include wood, vinyl, and composite. Cedar, mahogany, and pine are commonly used woods for exterior shutters. Vinyl is more economical and lightweight, but it can be challenging to clean and does not offer the longevity of other materials. Composite shutters are durable and cost less than wood in most cases.

Color is another consideration when replacing shutters. Shutters can stand out or blend in with the siding and other architectural accents. Shutters also can flank a front door to fully complete an exterior look.

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Meditation: The Key To A More Balanced Life (eia368) R Wednesday, March 29 at 7 p.m. Scientific studies have proven that the practice of meditation provides a deep relaxation to the body that helps reduce stress and

tension. Meditation is the key to a more balanced life. Learn a simple and natural method of meditation that will help enhance your life. There will even be a short meditation sitting. Join John Bednarik for this powerful workshop. For more information, contact the East Islip Public Library at 631-581-9200 x105.

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Friday, March 31 at 2 p.m. Join Jeanne Schnupp from the Savvy Sightseer and explore the beauty and enchantment of Ireland. This magical island is packed with history, beauty, isolated moors, bustling cities, and coastal towns. For more information, contact the East Islip Public Library at 631-581-9200 x105.

East Islip Board Of Education Honors Student

Student accomplishments in the arts, academics, athletics and robotics were recognized at the East Islip School District Board of Education’s March 9 meeting.

Accomplishments

League’s Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery in Dix Hills. Holmes was one of only eight Long Island students to win an Award of Excellence, while Mukai earned an honorable mention.

winning the Suffolk County Wrestling Championship title.

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East Islip High School student-artists Lauren Holmes and Naomy Mukai were honored for their selection in the 16th annual Go APE Advanced Placement Exhibition at the Art League of Long Island. The gallery show ran in February at the Art

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East Islip High School students Nicole Mazza and Sarah Vasquez were recognized for being named semifinalists in the 2023 Coca-Cola Scholars Program, while East Islip High School’s varsity wrestling team were honored for their exceptional season and

Two groups of robotics students – the Lego Girls team of John F. Kennedy Elementary School fourth graders Jayne Elliott, Sonali Kamath and Antonia Rezza, and East Islip Middle School students Sachin Kamath, Mason Latino and Nicholas Selvaggio – were honored for their first-place wins at the FIRST Lego League Challenge competition in January.

Honors Student Accomplishments - The Board of Education honored East Islip High School student-artists Lauren Holmes and Naomy Mukai

selection in the 16th annual Go APE Advanced Placement Exhibition. Photo courtesy of East Islip School District

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BRIANNA’S LAW has passed and is being implemented in five annual stages that began on January 1, 2020 – depending on the age of the boat captain. All power boat operators will be required to obtain a NASBLA approved Safe Boating Certificate by January, 2025, regardless of age. So, now is the time to sign up for a Safe Boating Course to fulfill this requirement and to keep you, your friends, and family, as well as other boaters safe on our great waterways. Don’t delay… get your certificate for the upcoming boating season! Offered by America’s Boating Club of the Great South Bay, you may register for one of these “America’s Boating Courses” on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 9:30am to 12:30pm, April 22, 2023 from 9:30am to 12:30pm, and April 29, 2023 from 9:30am to 1:30pm. All classes will be held at the West Islip Library, 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, NY 11795, and is available for adults and youth who are at least a 7th Grade reading level.

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For more than 100 years, America’s Boating Club, has been leading the way on the importance of boater safety through education and as any one of our members will tell you, “an educated boater is a better, safer boater.”