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Stony Brook University mentors have guided 34 high school students into the semifinals of the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search Competition, one of the two national competitions in which budding high school researchers conduct and present their research to nationally recognized professional scientists. This number accounts for more than 10 percent of the 300 semifinalists nationally and nearly 50 percent, 26 of 53 semifinalists from Long Island.

The semifinalists mentored at Stony Brook University participated in the Simons Summer Research Program, the Garcia Center for Polymers at Engineered Interfaces Summer Research Program or independently under the direction of Stony Brook Faculty members.

In addition to mentoring 49 percent of Long Island’s semifinalists, Stony Brook faculty mentored four semifinalists from California, two from New Jersey, one from Texas and one from Oregon,

respectively. Since 1998, Stony Brook University has mentored 393 Intel semifinalists and to date, 44 Intel finalists.

Stony Brook University mentors for 2013 Intel semifinalists include, Maricedes AcostaMartinez, Physiology & Biophysics; Peter Brink, Physiology & Biophysics; Benjamin Chu, Chemistry; Matthew Dawber, Physics & Astronomy; James Dilger, Anesthesiology; Nancy Franklin, Psychology; Dilip Gersappe, Materials Science & Engineering; Paul Gignac, Anatomical Sciences; William Holt, Geosciences; Benjamin Hsiao, Chemistry; Roy Lacey, Chemistry; Jaymie Meliker, Graduate Program in Public Health; Aaron Neiman, Biochemistry & Cell Biology; Iwao Ojima, Chemistry; Miriam Rafailovich, Materials Science & Engineering; Dimitris Samaras, Computer Science; Valentina Schmidt, Medicine; Carlos Simmerling, Chemistry; Balaji Sitharaman, Biomedical Engineering;

Peter Tonge, Chemistry; Alan Turner, Anatomical Sciences; Jacobus Verbaarschot, Physics & Astronomy; Lonnie Wollmuth, Neurobiology & Behavior; Gregory Zelinsky, Psychology; and Lei Zuo, Mechanical Engineering.

In the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, the University mentored eight Intel finalists and the overall grand prize winner Nithin Tumma, a recipient of a $100,000 scholarship, who worked with Dr. Berhane Ghebrehiwet, a Professor of Medicine and Pathology in the Stony Brook University School of Medicine. Just last month, Professor Iwao Ojima, Distinguished Professor Department of Chemistry and Director of the Institute of Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery, mentored Raghav Tripathi, recipient of a $10,000 scholarship and sixth place in the Siemens Science Competition.

Raghav is also one of the Intel semifinalists in this year’s competition.

National Wear Red Day “How do you go red?” asks the American Heart Association. On Friday, February 1st, people from across Long Island, as well as corporations, businesses, hospitals, towns, schools, local and state legislators, members of the media, teachers, and people from all walks of life will be wearing red to focus attention on - and raise funds to fight - the No. 1 killer of women – cardiovascular disease.

On February 1st, the American Heart Association’s 10th Annual National Wear Red Day asks women to show their support for the fight against heart disease in women by wearing red. It’s an easy, powerful way to speak up and show support for Go Red For Women®, the American Heart Association’s solution to save women’s lives. The Go Red For Women movement, sponsored nationally by Macys and Merck urges women to take charge of their cardiovascular health, make it a top priority and live a stronger, longer

life.

The North ShoreLong Island Jewish Health System is the Cities Go Red Sponsor for the movement.

Every minute in the United States, someone’s wife, mother, daughter or sister dies from heart disease, stroke or other form of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women age 25 and older and stroke is the No. 4 killer of women, as women account for 61 percent of all stroke deaths annually. The American Heart Association Go Red For Women movement is about turning around these statistics. It’s also about resources, information and hope.

Donations to Go Red For Women help support our efforts to educate women and to fund breakthrough research by the American Heart Association that helps ensure women are represented in clinical studies.

Since 2004, through its fundraising efforts, Go Red For Women has contributed almost $44 million to women-focused research

and has provided additional funds to life-saving educational programs and tools for physicians.

On February 1st, or on a different day if you wish, you and your colleagues are encouraged to wear red (and dress down if your company allows) and each donate $5 or more.

As a thank you for their support, each participant will receive a Go Red For Women® red dress pin or sticker to wear, along with information about how to make healthy choices every day. As a Wear Red Day Coordinator, you’ll receive a Coordinator’s Tool Kit with all the materials needed to conduct a successful Wear Red Day event – including a Coordinator’s Guide, educational materials, posters, and ideas to make your event successful and fun.

For more information about National Wear Red Day and to sign up your company or organization, call Jessica DiMeo at 516.450.9111 or email Jessica.dimeo@heart.org.

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After reviewing over 80 applications and interviewing sixteen highly qualified candidates, the Board of Directors of the Art League of Long Island has chosen Charlee Miller to be its new Executive Director.

Board Chairman Fred Avril notes that “Charlee Miller’s experience in both the

business and not-for-profit worlds, plus her abiding belief in the power of art to enrich lives, make her ideally suited to lead the Art League through the economic challenges that lie ahead.”

Ms. Miller comes to the Art League after a thirty-seven year career in the banking industry.

For eighteen years she served in branch management, regional sales and marketing, human resources and operations in Long Island, Queens and Manhattan at National Westminster Bank USA. Charlee enjoyed an equally long tenure at JP Morgan Chase as Vice

Catholic Health Services (CHS) of Long Island, one of the region’s largest integrated healthcare systems, is sponsoring a training program for volunteers who are interested in becoming

a CHS Spiritual Care Companion. This free program will offer individuals the required skills necessary for caring and listening to people who are sick or elderly.

The training classes will cover such topics as:

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President responsible for management, business development, sales, marketing and customer service to mid-size and large corporations both local and national. This varied experience has given her the skills to broaden the Art League’s base of support, deepen existing relationships, manage costs, enhance programs and empower the staff to develop and grow.

Her knowledge of the demands facing notfor-profit organizations derive from her fourteen years as Board member and Treasurer of DebRA of America, Inc., an organization committed to

research toward a cure for Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa, a devastating skin disease, and advocating for patients and their families.

Charlee also has a strong record of civic activities. In 2000 she was awarded the Women in Urban Living Scholarship at Marymount Manhattan College for fieldwork with the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone, President Clinton’s project to revitalize the Harlem business district.

Then in 2007 she was appointed by Governor Pataki to serve on the board of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation, a public-benefit corporation responsible

for the development of Roosevelt Island. During her three-year term she was directly involved in the project to replace the 30-year-old tram connecting the island to Manhattan. Charlee Miller is a Financial Planning Professional, an Accredited Domestic Partner Advisor (ADPA) and a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), granted by the College of Financial Planning.

Her involvement with the visual and plastic arts began in 2004, when she enrolled in the pottery studios at Earthworks in Manhattan. She pursued her interest in portrait

Spiritual Care Companions goals of ministry to the sick, how to be a good listener, how to respond to crisis and grief and more.

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and figure sculpture at the West Side Y, the 92nd Street Y, and the Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina. Having moved from Manhattan to Eastport two years ago, she began taking weekend ceramics classes at the Art League of Long Island prior to her appointment. A firm believer in the power of the art-making process to heal and enrich life, Charlee is “looking forward to getting out into the community to discover how the Art League can add value to the lives and families on Long Island.”

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Sachem Public Library

The Sachem Public Library will present the following: Get Off The Couch And Get Fit! Wednesday, January 23rd, at 7 p.m.

Kiersten Bartolotta, owner and coach of Walk To Run Fitness, Co., will explain how to start a beginner walking or running program that will increase your cardiovascular fitness, burn calories and help you keep fit for a lifetime. *** Music In Film Sunday, January 27th, at 2 p.m.

Pianist and composer J.K. Hodge will perform the music of film, featuring compositions from silent movies to major motion pictures. *** Dead Relatives Club: Genealogy 101 Monday, January 28th, at 7 p.m.

Learn the basics of genealogy.

Find out where to start, how to stay organized and how to access the resources available for your search. *** Wii-Habilitation: Putting The Fun In Function Monday, January 28th, at 7 p.m.

Jared Caspe, DPT and owner of Head Over Heals Physical Therapy, will discuss the physical and mental benefits of video games for adults and seniors. This presentation is highly interactive, and will allow participants to exercise and move their bodies. *** Garden Thyme: Garden Successes Monday, January 28th, at 7 p.m.

Share photos of your garden, old and new, swap stories and discuss your springtime plans.

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*** Poetry: Verse In Person Tuesday, January 29th, at 7 p.m.

This month’s guest readers are husband and wife poets Ginger and John Williams from Setauket. *** Talk Sports With Newsday Reporter Bob Herzog Wednesday, January 30th, at 7 p.m.

Sports fanatics will love Bob’s fascinating insider anecdotes. *** The library is located at 150 Holbrook Road in Holbrook. For information, contact 631.588.5024.

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The new season of MSG Varsity’s award winning high school quiz show, The Challenge, will feature a first round matchup between Sachem High School North and Smithtown High School West on Monday, February 18th at 6:30 p.m. on Cablevision’s Optimum, Channel 14.

Sachem High School North will compete against 31 other schools from Suffolk County on Long Island during the Regional Rounds as they look to qualify for the Tri-State Championship Playoffs.

Back for his fourth season as host of “The Challenge” is Jared Cotter, host of “MSG Varsity’s Talent Show” and a popular semi-finalist from American Idol. Cotter will serve as moderator, testing competing teams on their knowledge of history, arts and literature, current events, math, and science

in front of a live studio audience.

The Sachem High School North team is represented by: Robert Steinberg, Steven Mills, (Captain) Kyle Beigay, Erin Becker and (Alternate) Ryan Lupo.

The academic advisors Corinne McMahon and Joanne Holl.

“The Challenge” includes 192 high schools from the entire tri-state area - Long Island (with Nassau and Suffolk as two distinct regions), the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester/Lower Hudson Valley, New Jersey and Connecticut. Long Island will be represented by 32 high schools from Nassau County and 32 high schools from Suffolk County. A new matchup can been seen every Sunday through Friday at 6:30 p.m., on MSG Varsity, Cablevision’s Optimum Channel 14.

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that includes both diagnostic and life-saving devices.

“Good Samaritan is an important institution in the community therefore being supportive of these efforts has been especially important to me,” said Assemblyman Sweeney.

“The cardiac team at Good Samaritan performs 700 angioplasty, 2,700 diagnostic catherizations and 500 peripheral procedures annually,” said Assistant Vice President of Cardiology Services Halsey Bagg.

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Good Samaritan Hospital’s fully integrated cardiovascular services offer superior, comprehensive care, making Good Samaritan the destination for excellence in heart health. Good Samaritan was the first community hospital in Suffolk County to perform primary angioplasty to swiftly open blocked arteries during a heart attack and was the first in the county to offer the combination of primary elective angioplasty and

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Patients across Long Island turn to Good Samaritan for cardiovascular services such as angioplasty, cardiac arrhythmia management device insertion, electrophysiology studies, stress testing, EKG testing and more.

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Educating the public, lawmakers, businesses, and the media about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the March 2010 federal reform law that is overhauling the American health care delivery system, is a priority of the NassauSuffolk Hospital Council (NSHC). The association’s work in this effort was recently commended with a 2012 Gold Level MarCom Award, presented by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals. The NSHC, which represents Long Island’s hospitals, was

recognized for its “ABCs of Health Care Reform and You” public information campaign.

The ABC campaign, launched in January 2012, continues as a collaborative effort among the senior public affairs directors at each of NSHC’s 24 member hospitals and NSHC’s communications department.

The webbased initiative examines Access, Benefits, Costs of the law as these elements apply to different population segments, as well as to businesses.

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terms, the resource is updated regularly as parts of the law are enacted.

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More than 6,000 entries were received.

“The ACA represents an historic change in the way health care is delivered and reimbursed,” said Kevin Dahill, president/ CEO of the NSHC. “There are components in the law that will affect just about

Proudly Serving The Community Since 1953! everyone. While hospitals’ main function is to help and heal the sick and injured, our institutions also realize they have an obligation to help communities understand policies that ultimately will impact them.”

Go to www.nshc.org to access the ABCs of Health Care Reform and You campaign information.

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Bellone Gives Keynote Address the Long Island region at record rates,” said County Executive Bellone. “We have a lack of quality affordable housing, a lack of high paying jobs, and high volume of traffic on our roadways. The only way to combat these problems is to create sustainable longterm economic growth.”

Bellone highlighted Connect Long Island as the answer to creating sustainable growth in Suffolk County.

Connect Long Island is a comprehensive regional transportation and development plan that compliments Suffolk County’s assets: worldclass educational and research facilities and major infrastructure improvements in the pipeline including the Long Island Railroad’s Double Track Project. He emphasized the need to create a transportation infrastructure that connects these assets with vibrant downtown developments, improved North-South transit connections and innovation zones designed to attract, retain and grow clusters of businesses around existing and enhanced transportation corridors, research institutions and municipal

land.

Among the North-South mass transit connections, Bellone’s plan calls for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).

BRT is an innovative, high capacity, public transit solution that can significantly improve mobility as an extension of the LIRR service. There is currently a study underway analyzing BRT along the Route 110 corridor, which is home to 135,000 jobs.

In the future BRT lanes on the Sagtikos Parkway can provide a connection to the Deer Park Train Station, the Heartland Development, Kings Park Train Station and existing downtowns.

A BRT lane along Nicolls Road would provide a connection to Stony Brook University, Suffolk County

Community College’s Selden campus and Patchogue Village.

Bellone also called for improving mass transit by expanding electrification of the LIRR to Stony Brook University, Patchogue Village and to Brookhaven National Laboratory at the Yaphank station.

However, Bellone cautioned that in order for Suffolk County to experience true economic growth the procedural hurdles that exist for businesses must be streamlined and he pledged to work with the Suffolk County legislature to address these issues in an effort to move Suffolk County’s economic agenda forward.

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County Executive Steve Bellone discussed his efforts to create local jobs and improve government efficiency when he addressed more than 800 business representatives and elected officials at the Long Island Association’s annual State of the Counties Report Breakfast.

Bellone and Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano served as the key presenters at the event.

Bellone highlighted the positive relationship which has developed with the Suffolk County legislature and the executive branch of government, a relationship that was nonexistent over the past several years. This improved relationship has led to government working for the residents of Suffolk County in a unified manner and focused on actually solving problems including reducing the size of county government by more than 700 positions since Bellone took office.

Suffolk County’s improved relationship with the State has also provided Suffolk County residents with one of the most successful State agendas to date.

From day one, County Executive Bellone’s priority has been to grow Suffolk County’s economy.

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would make it about three days into summer vacation before whining that there was “nothing” to do.

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So it would seem.

And all this without taking a day off. Imagine if, by some sheer loss of judgement, I actually tried to cram everything into four days,

rather than five. What would happen then? Not that the weekends are particularly restful and relaxing either, mind you. No, they pretty much consist of two days of nonstop running around, back and forth across the Island, in a fruitless effort to mix chores, errands and maybe a touch of recreation thrown in for good measure (read: mental health).

When did my schedule become so insane? Seems like it was not so long ago that I had quite a bit more free time on my hands, even days when I was somewhat bored.

Imagine that. Sort of makes you wish for the days back in elementary school when you

RUNNING WITH RECYCLING - Most people don’t want old, worn sneakers, which is just fine with Keep Islip Clean Junior Commissioners. These High School volunteers represent districts throughout Islip Township and they are at the halfway point of their annual sneaker recycling drive. The footware is shipped to Nike, recycled into athletic surfaces and donated to disadvantaged communities. Drop off unwanted sneakers to the KIC office, 660 Main Street in Islip, through January 31st. Call 631.224.2627 for more information.

Connetquot Public Library The Connetquot Public Library will present the following events: The Making Of A Serial Killer Wednesday, January 23rd, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Dowling College Professor Suzanne Johnson will answer questions and talk about serial killers. *** Family History Roundtable Series: Norwegian Genealogy Thursday, January 24th, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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Thursday, January 31st, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, January 23

The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce January Luncheon will be held at the VFW Hall, at 11:45 a.m. For information, contact 631.804.0443.

Psychic Medium Robert E. Hansen will present “Love Never Ends” at the Outerbanks at Indian Island Golf Course, 661 Riverside Drive in Riverhead, from 6 to 9 p.m.

For information, contact 631.873.4123.

A Defensive Driving Course will be held at the Great South Bay YMCA, 200 West Main Street in Bay Shore, from 7 to 10 p.m. Also January 30th. For information, contact 631.254.6202.

The South Bay Art Association will host Brain Bartley, local artist, at the Bellport Community Center, Bell Street in Bellport Village, at 7:15 p.m. For information, contact 631.589.7518.

Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters will be presented at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.423.7610.

Behind The Bright Lights: The Great Broadway Theaters will be presented at the Atria of Roslyn, 99 Landing Road in Roslyn, at 7:45 p.m.

For information, contact 516.625.4363.

Thursday, January 24 New Year, New Tax Laws, Same Problems...How Will You Pay For Long Term Care & Still Preserve Your Asset? will be presented at the Law Office of Craig A. Andreoli, P.C., 373 Route 111, Suite 1, in Smithtown, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and from 6 to 8 p.m. For information, contact 631.686.6500.

The Huntington Historical Society “Lunch & Learn” will be held at Black & Blue, 65 Wall Street in Huntington Village, at 12:30 p.m.

For information, contact 631.427.7045, extension 401.

A Pot-Luck Luncheon will be held at the PlainviewOld Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Road in Plainview, from 1 to 3 p.m.

For information, contact 516.735.2527.

The Unqua PTA will host a Blood Drive at 350 Unqua Road in Massapequa, from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience will be presented at the Tilles Center, at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Also Friday.

For information, contact 516.299.3100.

The Greater Middle Country Chamber of Commerce will host its 10-year Anniversary Gala at The Meadow Club of Port Jefferson, 1147 Route 112 in Port Jeff Station, from 6 to 9 p.m. For information, contact 631.681.8708.

Cloudburst will be presented at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.423.7610.

Friday, January 25 A Bowling Night hosted by Bay Shore SEPTA will be held at Bay Shore Bowling Alley, from 5 to 7 p.m. For information, visit www.bayshoreschools. org/webpages/septa.

The Constantino Brumidi Lodge will host a Friday Night Vegas at 2075 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.586.3928.

The West Babylon Fire Department Rescue Unit will host a Chinese Auction at the West Babylon FD Headquarters, 126 Arnold Avenue in West Babylon, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.669.9822.

Temple B’nai Torah will present a “Celebration Of Trees” at 2900 Jerusalem Avenue and Oakfield Avenue in Wantagh, at 8 p.m.

St. Bernard’s Widows & Widowers Interfaith Group will host a Dance at Elks Lodge, 2162 Veterans Boulevard in Massapequa, from 8 p.m. to midnight. For information, contact 631.842.6734.

Billy Cobham’s “Spectrum 40” will be presented at the Boulton Center, 37 West Main Street in Bay Shore, at 8 p.m. For information, contact 631.969.1101.

Jazz After Hours will be presented at the Huntington Cinema Arts Centre, 423

Park Avenue in Huntington, from 9:45 p.m. to midnight.

For information, contact 631.423.7610.

Saturday, January 26 A Total Joint Replacement Seminar will be presented at the John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, in Conference Rooms 3, 4 & 5, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. For information, contact 631.686.7876.

Yoga Day 2013 will be held at the Yoga Darshana Center, 180 Great East Neck Road in West Babylon, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, contact 631.893.1146.

A Pet First Aid & CPR Class will be held at Bid-a-wee Learning Center, 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

For information, contact 718.347.7387.

We’ve Got Your Back: Treatment Options For Back Pain will be presented at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, 52 Route 25A in Smithtown, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. For information, contact 631.870.3444.

Grace Day School will host an Open House at 23 Cedar Shore Drive, Old Harbour Green in Massapequa, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, contact 516.798.1122.

A Jewelry Sale & Flea Market supporting Last Hope Animal Rescue will be held at St. Bede’s Church, 220 Berry Hill Road in Syosset, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, contact 516.921.2008.

A Defensive Driving Course will be held at the Sayville United Methodist Church, 164 Greene Avenue in Sayville, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, contact 631.589.0624.

An Indoor Granny’s Attic Sale will be held at the Westminster United Presbyterian Church, 109 Udall Road in West Islip, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For information, contact 631.661.6740.

The Farmingdale Key Club will host a Fundraiser at Bollinger’s Family Restaurant, 228 Main Street in Farmingdale, from 1 to 7 p.m. For information, contact the Farmingdale Kiwanis Club.

A Lunch Social for LI/NYC Area Young Widow/ers will be held at the Apollo Diner, 630 Merrick Avenue in East Meadow, at 2 p.m.

For information, contact 516.536.1410.

The Babylon Citizens Council On The Arts will present Boxcar Lilies & Grand Folk Railroad at 149 North Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst, at 8 p.m. For information, contact 631.587.3696.

A Victorian Tea will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Garden City, from 2 to 4 p.m.

For information, contact 516.781.4319.

At The Corner Of Who & What will be presented at The Rose Theater, 1320-2 Lincoln Avenue in Holbrook, at 8 p.m. For information, contact 631.599.2263.

Auditions will be held for “Oliver” at the CM Performing Arts Center, 4 p.m. for older cast and 5:30 p.m. for children.

For information, e-mail cmexecdir@cmpac.com.

The Elvis Show to benefit RockCANRoll will be held at the Boulton Center, 37 West Main Street in Bay Shore, at 8 p.m. For information, contact 631.969.1101.

A Stress Buster Winter Comedy Show will be held at the Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211, 2075 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park, at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.422.6914.

The Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society will present “The Curious Lives of Blood Feeding Creatures” at the Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Road in Cold Spring Harbor, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 516.695.0763.

The JC Café at Farmingdale United Methodist Church will present Rev 7 at 407 Main Street, at 7 p.m.

For information, contact 516.694.3424.

Joe Piscopo’s Thrill Ride of Songs, Stylings & Very Funny Stuff will be presented at the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center, at 7:30 p.m.

For information, contact 631.656.2148.

A Poetry Reading will be held at Poetry Place: Patchogue, 58 Waverly Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.422.6934.

Cub Scout Pack 449 will host a Chinese Auction at the Holbrook Fire House, 390 Terry Boulevard, at 7:30 p.m.

For information, visit www. pack449.com.

The Last Licks Café will present The Queazles at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 109 Brown’s Road in Huntington, at 8 p.m.

Open mic will precede at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.427.9547.

Sunday, January 27 An American Legion Breakfast will be held at Post 411, 39 Nassau Avenue in Islip, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. For information, contact 631.277.8383.

VFW Post 7279 will host a Pancake Breakfast at 560 North Delaware Avenue in Lindenhurst, beginning at 9 a.m. For information, contact 631.888.9854.

The South Shore Audubon Society will host a Bird Walk at Hempstead Lake State Park, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Bring binoculars.

For information, contact 516.987.8103.

An Antiques Bazaar will be held at the Huntington Hilton, Route 110 in Melville.

For information, contact 516.868.2751.

A Doll, Teddy Bear & Collectible Toy Show & Sale will be held at the Sheraton Long Island Hotel, 110 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway in Hauppauge, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, contact 631.543.3499.

An All Music Rock n’ Roll University Concert will be held at the Boulton Center, 37 West Main Street in Bay Shore, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. For information, contact 631.969.1101.

The Cinema Arts Centre will host a Lord Of The Rings Marathon at 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, beginning at 12:45 p.m. For information, contact 631.423.7610.

Last Hope’s Catch of the Day Luncheon will be held at

Popei’s, 760 Grand Boulevard in Deer Park, from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, contact 631.664.5481.

Cosi Fan Tutte will be screened at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, at 1 p.m. Also Thursday, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.423.7610.

St. Paul’s Reformed Church will present a Book Discussion of “The Time Keeper” at Panera Bread, Deer Park Avenue in North Babylon, at 1 p.m. For information, contact 631.661.5562.

The Merrick Chorale will present a Classical Concert at the Community Presbyterian Church, William Place in Merrick, at 2 p.m.

For information, contact 516.378.2285.

A Catholic Charities Variety Show will be held at St. John the Baptist DHS, 1170 Montauk Highway in West Islip, from 2 to 4 p.m.

The Long Island Beekeepers Club will host a Master Beekeeper’s Forum and Bee Swap at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 East Main Street in Smithtown, from 2 to 4 p.m. For information, contact 631.265.8249.

The Twin County Chorus will perform at the International Fest, at Fireman’s Memorial Pavilion in Lindenhurst, at 3 p.m. For information, contact 631.277.6353.

Monday, January 28 The Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center will host a 14-week Caregiver Training Class at Atria Senior Living, 4089 Nesconset Highway in South Setauket, from 6 to 9 p.m. For information, contact 631.820.8068.

The Long Island Vector Vest Users Group will meet at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Road in Plainview, from 6:45 to 9:15 p.m. For information, contact 516.385.8244.

The Levittown Community Council will meet at the Levittown Memorial Education Center, 150 Abbey Lane in Levittown, at 7:30 p.m.

For information, contacct 516.579.2831.

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Coming Events Around Town CHADD of Nassau County will hold its monthly forum and support group at the East Meadow Jewish Center, 1400 Prospect Avenue in East Meadow, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., followed by a workshop.

For information, contact 516.932.0903.

Tuesday, January 29 The law firm of Futterman, Lanza & Block, LLP will present “Medicaid Planning & Asset Protection” at 400 West Main Street, Suite 106, in Babylon, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and from 6 to 8 p.m. For information, contact 631.979.4300.

The Sagtikos Manor Historical Society will host a Meeting & Dinner at Captain Bill’s Restaurant in Bay Shore, at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.587.7209.

The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bay Shore will meet at the Boulton Center, 37 West Main Street in Bay Shore, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.665.7003.

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Deconstructing The Early Beatles will be presented at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.423.7610.

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Thursday, January 31 The Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center will host a 14-week Caregiver Training Class at 45 Park Avenue in Bay Shore, from 6 to 9 p.m.

For information, contact 631.820.8068.

The COPE Foundation will host a Bowling Event Fundraiser at Long Island Bowl, Route 110 in Melville, at 7 p.m.

For information, visit www. copefoundation.org.

Friday, February 1 The West Islip Chamber of Commerce General Meeting & Installation Breakfast will be held at American Legion Post #1738, 340 Union Boulevard in West Islip, from 8 to 9 a.m.

A Diabetes Self-Management Training Program will be held at Mercy Medical Center, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Also February 8th. For information, contact 516.62.MERCY. The South Shore Community Organization will host “Teens for Jeans” at Islip High School’s front entrance, 2508 Union Boulevard in Islip, at 2:15 p.m. For information, contact 631.277.1365.

The Huntington Camera Club will host a “Before & After” evening at the Huntington Public Library, 338 Main Street in Huntington.

A Chinese Auction will be held at the West Babylon High School, 500 Great East Neck Road in West Babylon, at 6 p.m. For information, contact 631.445.1701.

Positive Psychology & SelfRenewal will be presented at the Bethpage Library, 47 Powell Avenue in Bethpage, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 516.931.3907.

Military Bridge will be held at Union United Methodist Church, 1018 Pulaski Road in East Northport, at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.368.7911.

Wednesday, January 30 The Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center will host a 14-week Caregiver Training Class at Atria Senior Living, 100 Peninsula Boulevard in Lynbrook, from 6 to 9 p.m.

For information, contact 631.820.8068.

The Massapequa Shoreville Park Civic Association will host a meeting at Fairfield Elementary School in Massapequa, at 7 p.m.

Living With Integrity will be presented at Lubavitch of East End, at 7:30 p.m. For

The 2nd Annual Shooting for the Stars Dinner will be held at Captain Bill’s, from 7 to 11 p.m. For information, visit www.bayshoreschools.org.

The Magistrate will be presented at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, at 7:30 p.m.

For information, contact 631.423.7610.

Temple B’nai Torah will hold its annual Boy & Girl Scout Family Shabbat at 2900 Jerusalem Avenue and Oakfield Avenue in Wantagh, at 7:30 p.m.

A Tribute To The Great Jazz Organists, Nancy Wilson and Tap will be presented at the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.656.2148.

Big Laughs In Bay Shore will be held at the Boulton Center, 37 West Main Street in Bay Shore, at 8 p.m.

For information, contact 631.969.1101.

Pesky J. Nixon and We’re About 9 will perform at the Garden Stage in Garden City, at 8:30 p.m., preceded by open mic at 7:30 p.m.

For information, contact 516.248.8891.

Saturday, February 2 Mather Hospital’s Robotic Surgery Program will demo the da Vinci Surgical Robot at Smith Haven Mall, from 12 noon to 7 p.m. Also Sunday, from 12 noon to 5 p.m.

A Taste Of Eastern Europe will be presented at Resurrection Byzantine Catholic Church Hall, Edgewater and Mayflower Avenues in Smithtown, with seatings at 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.265.6701.

Boy Scout Troop 179 will host a Spaghetti Dinner at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 455 Hunter Avenue in West Islip, from 4 to 7:30 p.m.

Strength, Courage & Wisdom will be presneted at the Van Nostrand Theatre, Brentwood Campus, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.595.2618.

Liverpool Boys...To Men will be presented at the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.656.2148.

Swing Dance LI will host a Back To The 50’s Sock Hop at the Brush Barn, 211 Main Street in Smithtown, beginning with a lesson from 7:30 to 8 p.m., followed by dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. For information, contact 631.476.3707.

Igudesman & Joo will perform at the Tilles Center, at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, at 8 p.m.

For information, contact 516.299.3100.

Gateway Comedy will present

Paul Venier at The Holiday Inn, 3845 Vets Highway in Ronkonkoma, at 8:30 p.m.

For information, contact 631.790.4046.

Spirituality For Singles will meet at St. Aidan Parish, 510 Willis Avenue in Williston Park, at 8:30 p.m. For information, contact 516.561.6994.

Essence will perform at The Blue Parrot, 5460 Merrick Road in Massapequa, at 9 p.m. For information, contact 516.797.5908.

Sunday, February 3 The Long Island Blood & Bone Marrow Drive will be held at Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Avenue and Oakfield Avenue in Wantagh, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, contact 1.800.688.0900.

p.m. For information, contact 516.791.6894.

Tuesday, February 5 The Farmingdale Chapter of the Homemakers Council of Nassau County will meet at Ellsworth Allen Town Park, Motor Avenue in Farmingdale, at 10 a.m. For information, contact 516.249.0976.

St. Catherine of Siena Pastoral Care will host a sixweek Bereavement Support Group, at Siena Village Library, 2000 Bishops Road in Smithtown, from 2 to 3 p.m. For information, contact 631.870.3444.

A Blood Drive will be held at St. Mary’s Church, Main Street in East Islip, from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. For information, contact 516.241.4352.

The South Shore Audubon Society will host a Bird Walk at the West End of Jones Beach, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Bring binoculars. For information, contact 516.987.8103.

The Nassau Bar Association will host a Sandy Recovery Legal Clinic at the Freeport Recreational Center, 130 East Merrick Road in Freeport, from 3 to 6 p.m.

Michael Rosen will present “We’re Going On A Bear Hunt” at the Tilles Center, at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. For information, contact 516.299.3100.

America’s Boating Course will be held at Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School, Fletcher and Hendrickson Avenues, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 119. For information, contact 516.293.7773.

The Young Naturalists Club will meet at Brookside County Park, 59 Brook Street in Sayville, from 1 to 3 p.m.

For information, contact 631.581.1731.

Sons of AMVETS will host a Super Bowl XLVII Party at 141 Carleton Avenue in East Islip, at 6 p.m. For information, contact 631.581.6913.

Monday, February 4 The Nassau Bar Association will host a Mortgage Foreclosure Clinic at the NCBA headquarters, 15th and West Streets in Mineola, from 3 to 6 p.m. For information, contact 516.747.4070.

Women In Business will be presented at the Babylon Town Hall Annex auditorium, 281 Phelps Lane in North Babylon, at 5:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.422.7642.

A Dahlia Club Class will be held at the Church of the Advent, 555 Advent Street in Westbury, from 7 to 9:30

Wednesday, February 6 The Long Island Accordion Alliance will meet at La Villini Restaurant, 288 Larkfiled Road in East Northport, at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.864.4428.

A Lecture on Bereavement & Coping will be presented at the West Islip Library, 3 Higbie Lane in West Islip, in Room A, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For information, contact 631.465.6382.

Ongoing Events A Sneaker Recycling Drive will be held through January 31st at the Keep Islip Clean Office, 660 Main Street in Islip. For information, contact 631.224.2627.

The Broadhollow Theatre will present “Alice In Wonderland” through February 2nd at the BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main Street in East Islip. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.581.2700.

Take One Theatre will present “Grease” through February 2nd at 1021 Portion Road in Ronkonkoma. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.569.2148.

The Ripe Art Gallery will present the works of painter Jim Kogel through February 6th at 67A Broadway in Greenlawn. For Gallery hours, contact 631.239.1805.

The Studio Theatre will present “Sleeping Beauty” through February 9th at 141 South Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.226.8400.

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Send Coming Events To: Neighbor Newspapers, 565 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735; Fax To: 631.226.2680; or E-mail To: editorsb@southbaynews.com at least two weeks prior to the date of the event. All events will run in the Coming Events Calendar on a space available basis. For further information, contact: 631.226.2636, extension 275.

The Studio Theatre will present “Breaking Legs” through February 9th at 141 South Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.226.8400.

St. James Artist Mary Ann Vetter’s work will be featured through February 11th at the Apple Bank, 91 Route 111 in Smithtown. For information, contact 631.862.6575.

Spirituality, the Self, Nature & Community will be on view through April 15th at the Sid Jacobson JCC Art Gallery, 300 Forest Drive in East Hills.

For information, contact 516.625.4363.

The James Street Players will present “Sunday In The Park with George” from January 25th through February 3rd, at the Babylon United Methodist Church, 21 James Street in Babylon. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 1.866.811.4111.

Nassau Community College will present “Intimate Apparel” from January 25th through February 3rd at the Little Theatre. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 516.572.7676.

Celebrated Diamond The most celebrated diamond is the Koh-i-noor, which was presented to Queen Victoria in 1850 by the East India Company.

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Thank You Breakfast

On Sunday morning, January 13th, members of the Connetquot Teachers Association (CTA) visited the Bohemia, and West Sayville, Fire Departments to provide a ‘Thank You’ breakfast to these dedicated volunteers.

Connetquot Teachers Association President Tony Felicio, Jr., has long appreciated the sacrifices of the community’s volunteer firemen, and EMS workers. Through personal experience he has come to value what these selfless individuals do when they receive that ‘emergency’ phone call. But the response of these community volunteers during, and after, Hurricane Sandy took their dedication to another level.

Felicio told the volunteers, “On behalf of

the Connetquot Teachers Association, thank you for what you did not only during the storm, but for what you do day in and day out for our communities.

While we are all at home with our families safe and sound, you folks are away from yours helping and saving lives. You truly make a difference!”

The Bohemia Fire Department is celebrating it’s 120th year protecting the residents of that community!

The West Sayville fire house, established in 1961, is located in Oakdale, and responsible for that community, as well as the western part of Sayville.

Felicio went on to say “… it was amazing in talking to the firefighters, just how much history there is in the community in which we work.”

Felicio thanked 1st Assistant Chief Michael Stankunis (Bohemia VFD) and Chief of Department – Robert Doucet (West Sayville VFD) as they discussed the vast communities the departments protect, and the dedication of their firefighters.

The CTA President also extended his gratitude to the families of the firefighters, and CTA members Cheryl Hausle, Pat Goff (retired) and Ginny Spiess (retired) for organizing the two breakfast events.

For further information about Connetquot Teachers & the community visit: http://stateofconnetquot. org.

Park Plan To Be Unveiled Since taking office in January 2010, Legislator Tom Muratore has been working with community leaders to find and purchase vacant land in order to develop a community park and sports fields.

Throughout the month of January, Muratore and Councilwoman Kathy Walsh will be presenting an ambitious plan to purchase the 15 acres of vacant property behind Hawkins Path Elementary School on the corner of Hawkins Path and Boyle Road in Selden.

“I have worked diligently with Councilwoman Walsh and community leaders to formulate this plan, and now it is our time to present it to the Centereach and Selden communities for their approval” said Muratore.

The property, which is currently owned by Middle Country School District, is adjoined to the north by

Veterans Field and to the west by one of the county’s newest park acquisitions behind Grace Presbyterian Church. “Purchasing this property and linking these three parcels together will give us over 20 acres of park land that these communities sorely need,” said Walsh.

To purchase and develop this property, an agreement was struck between the County and the Town. The County’s responsibility will be to purchase the property, after which the town will be responsible for developing and maintaining it. “In these tough economic times, with our money for land acquisition and development running low it is crucial that we work with different levels of government to make every dollar count,” said Muratore.

The proposed

development of the parcel will include sports fields, a walking trail, a playground, bathrooms, and ample parking.

Muratore and Walsh will be presenting the specific details of the park plan at the following public meetings: Middle Country PTA Council on January 29th, at 7:30 p.m. at Newfield High School Library Centereach Civic Association on January 30th, at 7:30 p.m. at Centereach Fire Department Middle Country School Board on February 13th, at 7 p.m. at Newfield High School Library “I encourage everyone to attend any one of these meetings to find out more information and let us know what your opinion is about this plan to enhance our community” said Walsh.

Season Underway

Photo by: Joseph Maniaci

The 2013 St. Joseph’s Church of Ronkonkoma, CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) basketball season got underway on Sunday, January 6th.

CYO Chairman Henry Melchiona welcomed the children, volunteer coaches and parents as the eager 6 & 7 year olds put their basketballs down to EAGLE SCOUT HISTORY - Suffolk County Legislator Rob Calarco recently joined listen to the chairman.

Afterwards the BSA Troop 229 at Temple Beth El in Patchogue for Selden resident Daniel Stern’s Eagle Court of Honor. Stern is the 44th scout in the Troop’s 54 year history to achieve youngsters were organized into working groups with Eagle Scout.

their coaches, and the players began running, dribbling and shooting their way into the new basketball season. This basketball program, according to the chairman, has grown from an initial 30 youngsters, to this year’s enrollment of close to 300.

Volunteer coaches teach these energetic youngsters basketball skills and sportsmanship, while providing an opportunity

to make new friends, and just have fun. Games are played at the St. Joseph’s Elementary School gym/ auditorium on Saturdays or Sundays.

Parents, along with siblings and grandparents, are on hand to cheer their teams on.

Everyone is looking forward to another exciting year of St. Joseph’s CYO ‘Clinic Division’ basketball.

Photo by: Joseph Maniaci

Hurricane Aid

contributed the personal items. Cherokee Principal Mrs. Bridgette Wilson thanked the students and advisors for their generous consideration of families who had suffered so much during the recent Hurricane.

It was clear that this community service project was also a important lesson to the entire Cherokee Street Elementary School community, in the value of helping others.

Photo by: Joseph Maniaci

Thanksgiving Celebration

Connetquot’s Alternative High School Principal, Mrs. Louise Burger, called together her students, staff and supporters for a special Thanksgiving celebration on Wednesday, November 21st. Mrs. Burger said that “… as part of the Family and Consumer Science elective, students learned the basics of planning, preparing and cooking an elaborate festive holiday meal.” Thanksgiving would be the occasion to put that training to good use!

Students enrolled at the Eastern BOCES Regional

Alternative high school program at Connetquot, prepared a authentic feast of pumpkin bread, appetizers, turkey, mashed potatoes, baked macaroni and cheese, stuffed shells (Italian Thanksgiving treat!) green bean casserole, stuffing, corn, cranberry sauce, biscuits and gravy.

The proud students invited family and friends to join them for dessert.

As the last activity before the extended Thanksgiving weekend, Connetquot students, staff, family and

friends enjoyed a truly wonderful ‘family’ event to be thankful for. Mrs. Burger expressed her gratitude to the following for their support: Dawn Maenza, Debbie Clark, Kim Duff, Gail O’Connor, Jackie Salerno, Scott Ferguson, Michele Jaquez, Alise Selvaggio and Scott Burger.

It might now be time to look forward to planning a Christmas dinner menu!

Photo by: Joseph Maniaci

Connetquot School District Superintendent Dr. Alan B. Groveman recently welcomed Mr. Asheesh Misra to the district high school in Bohemia. Mr. Misra is the International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator at George Mason High School in Falls Church, Virginia.

“Mr. Misra visited Connetquot as a consultant to assist us in the authorization phase of the application process as we seek to become an IB World School,” said assistant principal Louise Burger.

On December 4th and 5th, Mr. Misra met with Dr. Hillary Garland, Dr. Peggie S. Staib, Central office and building administrators, department chairpersons and members of the faculty to answer questions, and discuss the upcoming

authorization process.

The entire Connetquot High School faculty was also invited to Mr. Misra’s International B a c c a l a u r e a t e presentation.

The IB, was founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1968 as a non-profit educational foundation which recently authorized its 10,000th school. There are 1,400 IB World Schools in the United States.

Rockville Center, Garden City, Hauppauge and West Islip are just a few of the Long Island school districts authorized to be IB Schools.

The International Baccalaureate program is motivated by a mission to create a better world through education.

Its reputation for quality and high standards have been

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families.

As Cherokee Street Elementary School Principal Mrs. Bridgette Wilson worked alongside them, students wrote thoughtful notes which they included in each package of personal items.

Each package contained toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, soap, shampoo, hairbrushes and a personal note from the student who prepared the packet.

Mrs. Kelly expressed her gratitude to her Student Council members, their families and local businesses who

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Mrs. Kelly Randazzo is the Cherokee Street Elementary School Student Council Advisor. Together with co-advisor Ms. Jamie Sher and dedicated officers, Cherokee’s Student Council members conducted a school-wide community service project to assist families affected

by Hurricane Sandy.

Student Council members collected, sorted, and packaged personal care items that they would provide to the Red Cross, which would then be made available to needy Long Island

World School

achieved by involving stakeholders, particularly teachers.

Its aim is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better, and more peaceful, world through intercultural understanding and respect.

The personal attributes of an IB student include include curiosity, independence and selfmotivation; organization, an interest in global issues and seeking challenges. Many thanks to Mr. Asheesh Misra for his visit to Connetquot, and his encouragement for the district’s active pursuit of IB World School recognition.

Photo by: Joseph Maniaci

EXECUTIVE INSTALLATION - Suffolk County Legislator Rob Calarco swore in the 2013 Executive Board of the Medford Chamber of Commerce at their Annual Installation Dinner, held at the newly opened 112 Park Grille Restaurant & Arcade in Medford. Pictured: Thomas Kelly, 1st Vice President (TD Bank), Paige Tarver, 3rd Vice President (Medford Florist & Boutique), Marc Andrew Kramer, ESQ, Secretary (Nicole M. Cardiello, ESQ., PC), Paul Donohughe, Board Member (Aflac), Larry Jaeger, 2nd Vice President (Douglas Elliman Real Estate), Ken Spiegel, Board Member (Medford Ambulance), Lauren Nichols, Treasurer (Patchogue Medford Library), Kelly Lupoli, Board Member (Country Fair & 112 Park Grille), Marc Morrell, Board Member (Morrell Printing), Michael Gorton, Jr., President (McManus-Lorey Funeral Home), Suffolk County Legislator Rob Calarco.

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Ultimate Ascent

More than 800 teenagers from Long Island and metropolitan New Yorkarea schools converged at the Javits Center at Stony Brook University on January 5th for a local kickoff of the FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC®) where they learned details of a new robotics game called “ULTIMATE ASCENT” “FIRST isn’t about competing, it’s about cooperating and recognizing that, if you have the right tools, you’ll be able to make this world a better place for yourself and for the country,” said FIRST Founder Dean Kamen. “There is no stimulus package that will have as much return as stimulating a bunch of kids to become the workforce of the future, the problem solvers, the creators of the future.”

Working with adult Mentors, FRC teams must determine their strategy and have six weeks to build, program, and test their robots to meet the season’s engineering challenge.

In the game “ULTIMATE ASCENT,” two alliances of three teams compete on a 27-by-54-foot playing field as they try to shoot as many flying discs into their goals as possible during the 2-minute, 15-second match. Discs scored in higher goals score Alliances more points. Alliances are awarded bonus points if they are balanced on bridges at the end of the match. Matches end with

robots attempting to climb up pyramids located near the middle of the field.

In addition, SBPLI held a special session for the students’ parents in which they learned about the organization, its mission and the impact of the robotics programs on the students’ lives, both academically and professionally. The parents also learned that the 2013 SBPLI Regional event could be the last one without substantial new funding. An interactive session followed in which the parents provided suggestions for fundraising activities and ways to reach other parents in the program.

At Saturday’s kickoff, teams were shown the game field and received a kit of parts made up of motors, batteries, a control system, a PC, and a mix of automation components — but no instructions.

Once these young inventors create a robot, their teams participate in competitions that measure the effectiveness of each robot, the power of collaboration, and the determination of students.

The FRC kickoff was sponsored by SchoolBusiness Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI), which has also sponsored the Long Island Regional FRC for the past thirteen years, and Stony Brook University.

Sponsors provide resources including time and talent from professional mentors,

services, equipment, financial contributions, and/or volunteers.

“This proves to be an exciting time for the students and the mentors when they learn the name and the rules of the game for this year’s FIRST Robotics Competition,” said Ginny Greco, FRC Director, SBPLI. “We are very proud to present the FRC kickoff as we prepare for the upcoming Long Island Regional FRC in April.”

During the 2013 season, 50 teams from Long Island, New York City, the surrounding area and the Republic of Brazil will convene at Hofstra University for the Long Island Regional FRC on April 4-6, culminating in the 2013 FIRST Championship on April 24th-27th at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri.

“The next six weeks will be crucial for these students as they design and construct their robots for this competition,” Ms. Greco said. “The Long Island Regional FIRST Robotics Competition showcases the talents of these students who learn not only the basic technological aspects of building their robots, but also about other concepts such as teamwork, problem solving and gracious professionalism.”

For more information, visit http://www.sbpli.org.

Super Bowl Of Smarts On Friday, February 1st, School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) and Farmingdale State College will host their “Super Bowl of Smarts” Breakfast to benefit the Fred Breithut Scholarship Fund. The program includes a continental breakfast and will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Farmingdale State College’s University Club in Knapp Hall.

The Fred Breithut Scholarship was established in November 2009 in partnership with Farmingdale State College.

It is for graduating high school seniors who have met specific academic requirements and who have participated in the Long Island FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics program. These students will be entering the freshman class at Farmingdale State College to pursue a degree in Mathematics, Engineering Technology, Computer Systems or related fields of study.

Those in attendance will have a chance to meet fellow colleagues and learn about the importance of SBPLI’s FIRST robotics programs and the late chairman/founder of the organization for whom the scholarship is named.

“Fred lived a life that is a model for all of us,” said Joani Madarash, Executive Director, SBPLI. “He always had the vision, persistence and tireless devotion to moving our organization forward.”

The four-year scholarship is for students enrolling in Farmingdale State College and provides $1,000 per semester. In order for a student to be eligible for the scholarship, he or she must meet the following requirements: • Confirmed active participation in the Long Island FIRST robotics program while in high school for at least two years (preferably three years) • A high school GPA of 85 or better • An SAT score of 550 or better in Math, and 1100 or better in Math/Critical Reading • A letter of recommendation, either from a high school team mentor or an involved teacher • Enrollment in one of Farmingdale State College’s four-year programs: Mathematics, Engineering Technology, Computer Systems or related fields of study For the continuation of the scholarship each semester while the recipient is at Farmingdale State College, he or she must meet the following

criteria: • A 3.5 GPA at the end of each semester • A commitment to promote and support the Long Island FIRST robotics program • A letter describing the actions he or she has taken to promote and support the LI FIRST program on Long Island and/or within Farmingdale State College Tickets to attend this breakfast event are $35, with all proceeds going directly toward the Fred Breithut Scholarship Fund. Anyone who cannot attend but wishes to contribute can still make a donation to the fund. All checks and reservations must be received on or before Friday, January 25th, 2013.

To RSVP and to donate, send your tax-deductible contribution to SBPLI, Attn.: Joani Madarash, PO Box 101, Kings Park, NY 11754. Please make checks payable to Farmingdale State College Foundation, with “The Fred Breithut Scholarship Fund” written on the memo line.

To confirm a reservation, ensure that a check has been received, or for more information, call Joani Madarash at 631.627.8400 or e-mail jmadarash@ accesslinx.com. For more information on SBPLI, visit www.sbpli-lifirst.org.

Deadline Approaching Deputy Presiding Officer Wayne R. Horsley encourages property owners impacted by Superstorm Sandy to submit applications to both FEMA and the Small Business Administration (SBA) by Monday, January 28th.

“All homeowners and businesses with physical property damage should apply and obtain an application number for the SBA as well as FEMA. Property owners who do not apply will be disqualified for future

financial assistance.”

Horsley states. “I strongly urge residents to apply to both FEMA and the SBA before the deadline on the 28th of this month.”

Federal recovery assistance funding for residential as well as business property owners is available through the Small Business Administration (SBA).

There is no obligation to accept a loan, and the application is free.

To apply in person and meet with FEMA & SBA representatives, visit:

Lindenhurst Memorial Library 1 Lee Avenue (corner of So. Wellwood Avenue) 631.957.7755 FEMA and SBA representatives are available at this location from Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

To apply online: visit the SBA at: disasterloan.sba. gov/ELA/, or FEMA at www. disasterassistance.gov.

For further information, call the SBA at 800.659.2955 or FEMA at 800.621.3362.

under the supervision of Alisha Summer, LI Cares volunteer coordinator. One person took phone orders and ran them back to the group in the pantry, others packed up specific boxes of holiday food donations and another group sorted clothing donations and winter coats.

“We pitched in to help each other solve problems that arose while working in the 35,000 sq. ft. warehouse as we would do at the law firm when handling legal issues, such as Medicaid, estate documents, guardianships, etc.,” says Diana ChoyShan, associate attorney.

“For example, when we ran out of potatoes for the holiday food orders, the team decided to substitute stuffing and then had to figure out where to get it and how to log it in.

Everyone got involved in this multi-step process.”

All of the GDGC staff members expressed how good they felt from this experience. “I’m thankful to GDGC for organizing this amazing project as this is something I probably

wouldn’t do on my own, and I loved it” explained Kevin Wimmer, associate attorney. He also got to know people he works with every day in another way and spend time with others with whom he typically does not interact.

Alisha commented that GDGC was a tremendous help to LI Cares.

“Stocking the shelves and packing food are critical components at our busiest time of year, and the GDGC team got us to a place where we could distribute the items to the people who would use them in a timely manner. In addition, the firm collected and donated over 60 pounds of food. I’m hopeful they will return next year.”

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Film Schedule The Sachem Public Elizabeth Banks and Library will present the Michelle Pfieffer. Rated following films: PG-13.

People Like Us *** Thursday, January 24th, The Dark Knight Rises at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 31st, Directed Alex Kurtzman. at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Starring Chris Pine, Directed by Christopher

Nolan. Starring Christian Bale, Tom Hardy and Anne Hathaway. Rated PG-13. *** The library is located at 150 Holbrook Road in Holbrook. For information, contact 631.588.5024.

Each year, Catholic Health Services (CHS) seeks nominations from its staff for the system’s Emmy, the Patrick J. Scollard Award for Leadership. This year’s winner of CHS’s highest honor is Deborah Kohn, RN, BS, CCRN, a clinical nurse educator at CHS’s St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, where she has been on staff for more than 30 years. Chosen from among colleagues across CHS, she was recognized at the system’s ninth annual leadership conference, held at the DeMatteis Center in Greenvale.

“Deborah is the personification of our mission statement, which says, in part, ‘serves the common good.’ This she does inside and outside this ministry.

CHS is truly blessed to have so fervid a leader as part of ‘Christ’s healing mission’ here on Long Island,” said CHS President and Chief Executive Officer Richard J.J. Sullivan, Jr. Kohn, a Manorville resident who also has been honored with the Excellent Preceptor Award from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, has contributed significantly to St. Catherine’s innovative simulation training program and collaborated with critical care educators at CHS’s St. Charles Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital

Medical Center to provide the most advanced continuing education to nursing staff.

She serves her community by chairing the local Junior Firefighters Explorers, training teens in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid and firefighting skills, in addition to guiding community service projects such as blood drives, snow removal from fire hydrants and other programs.

Kohn participates in local automatic external defibrillator (AED) education and health fairs, as well.

One of the two leading finalists for the Patrick J. Scollard Award is Sue Palo, director of rehabilitative and community services for CHS’s St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center®. Palo has been instrumental in the hospital’s successful community outreach programs, including the deployment of its mobile health unit and St. Francis’s participation in CHS’s Healthy Sundays, a network of free health screenings and other services reaching medically underserved residents across Long Island. The East Northport resident also acts as liaison for the hospital’s longstanding partnership with the Gift of Life program, which has provided more than 100 lifesaving surgeries for children all over the world.

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Many people donate money to charities but few give their time and effort.

At Genser Dubow Genser & Cona (GDGC), elder law and estate planning firm based in Melville, 15 attorneys, paralegals and support staff teamed up and spent the day at the LI Cares warehouse where they sorted toys and coats, categorized food items, filled food orders for holiday delivery, unloaded boxes and repacked food to give to those in need as well as to Hurricane Sandy victims.

According to Jennifer Cona, Esq., managing partner at GDGC, the staff got back as much as they gave. “Our firm culture is very invested in charitable works and community projects.

With the LI Cares project, not only did we provide hands-on assistance for a great organization, but we enjoyed the opportunity to work with each other in a different context,” says Jennifer.

Everyone was given an assignment and worked together in small groups

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Packing Goods

The other leading finalist for this notable honor is Michael Sauter, MD, chief medical officer at St. Charles Hospital, another CHS hospital. Dr. Sauter has led the effort to raise stroke awareness among at-risk populations in surrounding communities, offering free lectures and blood pressure screenings, as well as providing seminars on stroke treatment to emergency medical services personnel.

He has helped the hospital achieve NYS Stroke Center designation and The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ certification of St. Charles as a stroke center, along with expanding programs to continue stroke care beyond discharge. As the hospital’s chief medical officer, Sauter, who lives in Port Jefferson, continues to promote the highest standards of care for patients and the community.

Medical News

To educate the public on the prevention of endocrine disorders, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American College of Endocrinology developed Power of Prevention, a publication found in doctors’ offices and now online at www. powerofprevention.com.

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Neighbor Pet’s Place

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ADOPT A SHELTER PET TODAY!

Town Of Islip Animal Shelter 210 South Denver Avenue, Bay Shore 631.224.5660

Gracie: female Pit Bull/ Bull Terrier mix. Deaf; needs a home w/o cats.

Last Hope Animal Rescue 3300 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh 631.425.1884

Roberto: male Shepherd/ Rottie mix, about 90 lbs.

Walks well on a leash.

Town Of Babylon Animal Shelter 51 Lamar Street, West Babylon 631.643.9270

Gabby: #13-22 - female Lab/Hound mix, about 2-3 years old. Her owner died.

Town Of Hempstead Animal Shelter 3320 Beltagh Avenue Wantagh 516.785.5220 Reuben: male Beagle mix.

“Mr. Congeniality.”

Bruce: #12-334 - gray and white Pit mix. Plays well with other dogs.

Petunia: sweet and playful female. Loves being petted and massaged.

Roscoe: male Pointer mix, energetic, 40 lbs. Learning basic commands.

Bubba: #12-812 - male Boxer/American Bulldog mix.

Bradley: sweet, shy male.

Some vision empairment; looking for “forever home.”

Louie: male orange Tabby kitten, 7 months old.

At Last Hope satellite adoption center in Petsmart in Huntington Station.

Misty: #2-499 - female black declawed cat. Has untraceable microchip.

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In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy and string of threats to Long Island schools and students, nearly 100 administrators from K-12 schools, school districts and institutions of higher education recently attended the School Safety Forum: Transforming Our Schools, Violence Prevention and Crisis Planning, an educational program and luncheon that was hosted by A+ Technology and Security Solutions, a nationally respected leader in school security technology and systems.

“We hosted this event to discuss school security topics with local school administrators.

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It was important for us to provide this information now as well as educate administrators about currently and future school security technology solutions,” David Antar, President of A+ Technology and Security Solutions.

According to panelist and District Superintendent of Nassau BOCES, Dr. Thomas L. Rogers, “Despite financial obstacles and other challenges, security must be priority for schools and school districts. Forums like this help us learn what different districts are doing effectively and share ideas on what works.

All individuals involved in education need to be vigilant and find effective ways to protect our students, faculty, staff and facilities.”

The School Safety Forum event kicked off with a keynote address from former head of New York State homeland security Michael Balboni.

Mr. Balboni discussed a number of pressing school and related security issues as well as the legislative process.

The panel, moderated by Michel Richez, Director of Business Operations & Development of A+ Technology and Security Solutions and former Director of Technology and Information Services for Long Beach School District, included a discussion with Superintendent Nassau BOCES Dr. Tom Rogers, Superintendent of Connetquot Central School District’s Dr. Alan Groveman, retired NYPD detective sergeant and President of Covert Investigations school security consulting firm’s Don Flynn, and A+ Technology and Security Solutions President David Antar, all of whom presented strategies and addressed issues related to school security.

The discussion also included concerns related to Long Island school security and lessons learned from the recent Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. Budgetary concerns, mental health and new school security technology were among the highlighted

topics. Additionally, A+ Technology and Security Solutions provided a firsthand look at innovative school security ideas and approaches, providing demonstrations of the latest in technology. The company plans to host similar events on Long Island and in the New York region in coming months.

For information, visit www. theaplusgroup.com. For event photos, visit http:// bit.ly/APTSSFLI2013.

Poetry Contest A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in a special religious poetry contest sponsored by the Central Point Rainbow Poets, free to everyone. There are 50 prizes in all totaling almost $5,000. The deadline for entering is February 23rd.

To enter, send one poem only of 21 lines or less: Free Poetry Contest, PO Box 3336, Central Point, OR 97502. Or enter online www.rainbowpoets.com.

“We think great religious poems can inspire achievement,” says Fred Young, the organization’s Contest Director. “Our desire is to inspire amateur poets and we think this competition will accomplish that. Poets deserve opportunities to exhibit their work and get recognition. We hope our contest will encourage new poets to share their art.”

Be sure your name and address appears on the page with your poem.

rest start with evaluating your lifestyle.”

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Here are more tips to help you sleep better and stress less:

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LOOKING TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS? Call Classified and one of our experienced sales representatives will help you.

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ANNOUNCING DONALDSONS VW SUBARU AS LONG ISLAND’S AUTHORIZED AUTOTRADER BUYING CENTER

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