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Forever Pals May God always watch over you (me too).

Be careful, and always be good.

Love You, Your Pal Forever Grandpa P.S. Did not cheat! …An excerpt from the inscription my Grandpa, my “Pal,” wrote in the pages of my senior high school yearbook, after some gentle, goodnatured prodding that, after all, he couldn’t always just leave these things to Grandma.

I’m not sure exactly when “Pal” became our thing, but indeed it was, for as far back as I can remember. It was the way we addressed each other – in person, in cards exchanged, in life – a bond that grew ever closer with each passing year.

So many memories, from childhood sleepovers at Grandma and Grandpa’s house, to endless summer (and autumn) nights spent “cuddling” on the couch watching the Yankees, plenty of snacks at hand. I would often call ahead to see if there were any good “tickets” available, and my Grandpa would chuckle on the other end of the phone, assuring me that he had saved two front row seats just for us.

There were the countless weekends spent following my Grandpa around the house, out to his shed in the backyard, down to the basement, his “workshop” … wanting to know what he was working on as he tinkered and trimmed, painted and planted – always doing something, but never too busy for his Pal. I can still recall the dozens of bocce ball “tournaments” in his backyard “court,” a perfectly manicured stretch of lawn that only he knew the nuances of, leading to many victories for Grandpa – me, not so much. And cards… I still have a set of playing cards my Pal gave to me, the same ones he had taught me to play “War” and “Rummy” with.

(He let me win those matches occasionally.)

So many hot summer afternoons running through the sprinklers as a child, “swimming” in my inflatable

Smurfs pool, and of course swinging on the old swing set in the backyard. Once the set came down – much to my dismay – my Grandpa managed to rig a single swing from a sturdy tree branch so that his “big kid” of a grandchild could still enjoy.

I can clearly picture my Pal sitting on the patio under the awning watching me fly through the air, laughing silently, his shoulders shaking up and down.

There were the days when I would accompany my Pal on his frequent walks around the neighborhood, a route that often took us through the local cemetery around the corner from his house. Occasionally, I would bring my bicycle along and “practice” on the smooth paved paths, eventually begging him to take me to the nearby elementary school where I could speed through the empty parking lot at my leisure while he kept a careful eye on me.

As I grew older, my Grandpa would often pick me up from work on the weekends for lunch, where he would make his “famous” pepper and potato and egg pie for me. As we sat down to eat, he would let me sip some of the foam from the top of his beer. Often, we would finish up with a few pretzels or cookies, as you could never leave without having dessert.

At Christmas time, one of our most cherished family traditions, we would celebrate Christmas Eve at Grandma and Grandpa’s. Grandma would take care of the menu, and Grandpa would handle all the gift-wrapping, a skill he had perfected from his many years of working at the A&S department store. And, just when the night was nearly over, my Pal would disappear down the basement, only to emerge with “one more gift,” usually the most special one of all.

At Father’s Day, it became tradition for me to take my father and grandfather out to breakfast, using the funds that my Pal had given me throughout the year when he would come over to collect my recyclables and cash in the bottle deposits. It didn’t matter if there were two

By: Jamie Lynn Ryan bottles; he always gave me at least a dollar in return. If it was more, five dollars. When I protested that it was too much, he would just smile, saying he was “going to the store anyway” to check out the latest sales and stock up the basement “pantry.”

As I grew older, I came to appreciate more and more what a special man this was, how lucky I was to have him in my life. I cherished every message he would leave on our home answering machine, singing “Happy Birthday” to me; and, once my grandmother passed away several years ago, the beautiful cards he would pick out to mark every occasion.

Whether we were exchanging funny faces and making cross-eyes at each other across the kitchen table, or I was begging him to let me treat him to dinner at our local diner (not knowing he had already sent his secret signal to the waitress and managed to whisk away the bill before anyone else had a chance to see it), we always had a deep connection.

Just last week, my special Pal passed away, leaving a giant hole in my heart. His life was a shining example of what a man should be, to my grandmother, to his children and grandchildren, to everyone. His at-times shy, always humble, demeanor concealed a sly sense of humor that only those closest to him were privileged to see. The laughter and love he brought to all our lives was, and remains, my fondest memory of him.

Each time I hear the song “In the Mood,” I will continue to picture my grandparents flying across the dance floor, never missing a step, as they looked adoringly at one another. I can only hope they are dancing together at this very moment.

And so, Pal… May God always watch over you (me too).

I promise to be careful, and to always be good.

Love You, Your Pal Forever Jamie

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Town of Islip officials and members of the Islip Youth Bureau and Youth Enrichment Services were recently joined by members of the Hope for Youth organization at a ceremony held at the Suffolk County Youth Runaway Shelter in Babylon.

The short ceremony celebrated the donation of roughly 1,500 pairs of jeans to the shelter, part of the national Teens for Jeans effort. The Suffolk County Youth Runaway Shelter provides a refuge for homeless and runaway youth, ranging in age from 12 to 17. An additional 500 jeans will be donated to other worthy recipients in our area.

“Every year we are able to grow this worthy cause

thanks to the generosity of our community and the selflessness of our wonderful volunteers,” said Receiver of Taxes Alexis Weik. “This year we are also able to make a direct impact against the problem of youth homelessness in Suffolk County by aiding the Youth Runaway Shelter.”

This donation drive was coordinated by the Youth Bureau with the help of their contract agency: Youth Enrichment Services. This drive is conducted by students within local school districts to encourage community awareness and engagement. The following schools participated in the 2016 drive: Islip High School, Sayville High School and Middle School,

Bayport-Blue Point Middle School, Central Islip High School and St. Mary School. Suffolk County Legislator Tom Cilmi’s office also participated, and a large donation came from Savers in Holbrook.

“We are incredibly proud of our Town of Islip Youth, who really stepped up in an effort to give a sense of normalcy to peers within the community who may be struggling,” said Hollyann Riker, of the Islip Youth Board.

Each year, one million Americans under the age of 18 will experience homelessness. For more information on the Suffolk County Youth Runaway Shelter visit www.hfyny. org or call 631.691.5100.

Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone spoke at a meeting of the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce’s government committee March 11th, updating the committee on various issues involving the Town.

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aimed at improving the parking situation in Huntington Village, including the pending request for proposals for a parking structure; Huntington Station revitalization projects for which groundbreakings could be held later this year; the status of a consultant’s report with

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Send Coming Events to: South Bay’s Neighbor Newspapers, 565 Broadhollow Road, Suite 3, Farmingdale, NY 11735; Fax to: 631.226.2680; or E-mail to: editorsb@southbaynews.com Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the date and will run in the calendar on a space available basis. For further information, contact: 631.226.2636, extension 275.

Wednesday, March 23 Staying Independent for Life will be presented at the Siena Village, 50 Route 25A in Smithtown, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. For information, contact 631.360.6000.

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Staying Independent for Life will be presented at the Brookhaven Free Library, 273 Beaver Dam Road in Brookhaven, from 1 to 3 p.m. For information, contact 631.286.1923.

How to Stay Young will be presented at the Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Road in Cold Spring Harbor, at 2 p.m.

Hiking on Long Island will be presented at the Huntington Library’s Main branch, 338 Main Street in Huntington, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.427.5165.

A Stroke Support Group will meet at Southside Hospital, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Boardroom 1. For information, contact 631.968.3172.

Thursday, March 24 Creating Magic in Your Workplace will be presented at TFCU Headquarters, 102 Motor Parkway in Hauppauge, from 7:45 to 9:45 a.m. For information, visit www.tfcu4u. org.

Operation: Military Day of Beauty will be presented at the Academy at Ward Tech/ Eastern Suffolk BOCES, HB Ward Technical Center, 970 North Griffing Avenue in Riverhead, from 8:30 to 10

a.m. and from 12:30 to 2 p.m. For information, contact 631.208.2028.

An Ostomy Support Group will meet at the Dolan Family Health Center, 284 Pulaski Road in Greenlawn, from 2 to 3 p.m. For information, contact 631.351.2656.

The Massapequa Public Library will host a Spring Blood Drive in the lower level auditorium, from 3 to 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 516.798.4607.

Purim in the Circus will be presented at Chabad House, 87 Mt. Sinai-Coram Road in Coram, at 6 p.m.

For information, contact 631.698.4000.

Connect@LIM: An Event for Singles will be hosted at the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A in Stony Brook, from 6 to 8 p.m.

For information, contact 631.751.0066.

Asking the Wrong Questions About American Science Education will be presented at the Grace Auditorium at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, One Bungtown Road in Cold Spring Harbor, at 7 p.m.

For information, contact 516.367.8455.

A Closing Reception for “Tenebris Animarum” by Martin Andrews will be held at the Ripe Art Gallery, 1028 Park Avenue in Huntington, from 7 to 9 p.m. For information, contact 631.239.1805.

Saturday, March 26

Speech and Language Screenings for children ages 6 months to 3-1/2 years will be held at the Plainview office o HASC, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, contact 516.731.5588.

A Spring Festival will be held at Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. For information, contact 631.979.6344.

An Egg-Stravaganza will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church, 33 Bay Shore Road in Deer park, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. For information, contact 631.667.4188.

The Electrification of the Long Island Rail Road, 19051955 will be presented at the Riverhead Public Library, 330 Court Street in Riverhead, at 1 p.m. For information, contact 631.765.2757.

An Easter Bake Sale will be held at St. Paul’s Reformed Church, 158 Phelps Lane in North Babylon, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Manor Farm Egg Hunt will be held at 210 Manor Road in Huntington, from 1 to 3 p.m. For information, contact 631.885.3491.

Rewired: Neurodiversity through the Creative Arts by June E. Bade will be presented at the Old Town Hall, 47 West Main Street in Babylon Village, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, contact 631.587.3696.

Magic at Theater 294 will be presented at 294 Farmingdale Road in East Farmingdale, at 6 p.m. For information, contact 917.825.7374.

A Spring Eggstravaganza will be held at Fraser Park in North Merrick, at 11 a.m. Rain Date: Sunday, March 27th, at 1 p.m.

For information, visit www. northmerrickcivic.org.

An Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Evangelical Covenant Church, 203 Cedar Road in East Northport, at 11 a.m.

For information, contact 631.368.1562.

An Easter Egg Hunt & Party will be held at Commack United Methodist Church, 486 Townline Road in Commack, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For information, contact 631.499.7310.

Sunday, March 27 An Author’s Book Series, featuring “Lighter as We Go: Virtues, Character Strengths and Aging,” by Mindy Greenstein, will be presented at the Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Road in Plainview, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

For information, contact 516.822.3535.

Monday, March 28 An AARP Volunteer Recruitment Meeting will be held at the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Road, at 1 p.m. For information, contact 516.431.0565.

The Music Lovers Club will meet at the United Methodist Church of Islip, 350 Main Street, at 1 p.m. A free concert will follow at 2 p.m.

For information, contact 631.581.9297.

The Anthropologist will be screened at the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A in Stony Brook, at 7 p.m.

For information, contact 631.928.8686.

The Sisters of Greater Long Island, an African American breast cancer survivors group, will meet at Huntington Hospital, at 7 p.m., in Conference Room 1. For information, contact 631.549.4482.

The Coram Civic Association will meet at the Coram Fire Department, in the community room, 303 Middle Country Road, at 7:30 p.m.

For information, contact 631.736.3168.

Tuesday, March 29 A Housing Seminar will be held at the Copiague Memorial Public Library, 50 Deauville Boulevard in Copiague, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.854.1111.

The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bay Shore will meet at the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library, One South Country Road in Brightwaters. For information, and a time, contact 631.665.7003.

The Lindenhurst Historical Society will meet at the Lindenhurst Community (Rainbow) Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 30 A Job Fair will be held at the

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Avenue in Northport, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For information, contact 631.853.6769.

Re-Entering the Workforce: A Workshop for Mature Job Seekers (age 50+) will be presented at the Massapequa Library at Central Avenue, at 2 p.m. For information, contact 516.798.4607.

Going Gluten Free 101 will be presented at the Huntington Public Library, 338 Main Street in Huntington, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.427.5165.

Long Island and the Woman Suffrage Movement will be presented at the West Islip Library, at 7:30 p.m.

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Ongoing Events Venus in Fur will be presented from March 25th through April 9th at the South Shore Theatre Experience, 315 West Montauk Highway in Lindenhurst. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.669.0506.

A Rose by Any Other Name will be presented from March 24th through April 16th at the Main Street Gallery, 213 Main Street in Huntington. For Gallery hours, contact 631.271.8423.

Motion in Art and Art in Motion will be presented from March 28th through April 24th at the Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. For Gallery hours, contact 631.462.5400.

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Send Coming Events to: South Bay’s Neighbor Newspapers, 565 Broadhollow Road, Suite 3, Farmingdale, NY 11735; Fax to: 631.226.2680; or E-mail to: editorsb@southbaynews.com Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the date and will run in the calendar on a space available basis. For further information, contact: 631.226.2636, extension 275.

A Cartoonist Showcase will be on display through April 25th at the Huntington Public Library, Main Art Gallery, 338 Main Street in Huntington.

For Gallery hours, contact 631.427.5165.

The work of Hauppauge artist Arntian Kotsa will be featured

through May 10th as part of the Smithtown Township Arts Council’s Outreach Gallery Program, at Apple Bank, 91 Route 111 in Smithtown.

The work of Kenny Scharf will be on display through July 10th at the Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum

Drive in Roslyn Harbor.

For Gallery hours, contact 516.484.9337.

Save the Date Fines Amnesty Day will be hosted on April 5th at the Copiague Library, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For information, contact 631.691.1111 or visit

The Copiague Chamber of Commerce will host a Networking Breakfast and Fundraiser on April 17th at Applebee’s in Lindenhurst, from 8 to 10 a.m. For information, contact 631.226.2956.

The Copiague Chamber of Commerce will host a Dinner at Goccia D’Oro on April 26th at 118 South Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst, at 6:30 p.m.

The guest speaker will be Rich Schaffer.

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held on June 11th at Camp PaQua-Tuck, 2 Chet Swezey Road in Center Moriches, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, contact 631.853.8345.

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ST. PAT’S DAY DANCE - The Ancient Order of Hibernians in America’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dance was recently held at the Memorare Knights of Columbus in Seaford. Pictured are several members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians honoring Irish heritage.

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On Sunday, March 6th, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey attended the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Troop 2014’s Salvatore Cataldo, who hails from West Babylon.

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at American Legion Post 1634, and was attended by Salvatore’s proud parents, friends, elected officials or their representatives, and Scouts of all ages.

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one, as Salvatore is Troop 2014’s very first Eagle Scout. As a trailblazing Scout, Salvatore has become a source of inspiration to his peers, as evidenced by the fact that Troop 2014 expects to

induct an additional Eagle Scout in the very near future.

Over the course of Salvatore’s Scouting career, he earned no less 65 merit badges covering a very wide variety of subject matter, in addition to earning a slew of awards.

All of these achievements marked an important milestone in Salvatore’s career, and also equipped him with many unique skillsets which would be applied during his service project.

An Eagle Scout’s service project is the crowning achievement of a candidate’s journey to Scouting’s highest rank. The project must be one that benefits the community, in addition to being planned and managed by the candidate.

This process necessarily involves formulating a project idea, determining the required human and material resources, and demonstrating unwavering leadership throughout the process.

For his project, Salvatore decided to improve the living conditions for the residents at Our Lady of Consolation Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Islip. Specifically, through the planting of fifteen evergreen trees along the institution’s fence line, residents will now have some much appreciated shade and privacy when enjoying the outdoors. During the ceremony, it was also explained that the project would at least partially benefit the drainage of water on the premises.

“I never cease to be amazed by the creativity associated with Eagle Scout projects, and Salvatore’s is certainly no exception,” said McCaffrey.

“Projects like Salvatore’s benefit the community in a very special way, but they also serve as a model for community service, for Scouts and non-Scouts alike. I applaud Salvatore’s efforts and look forward to his future contributions to our community and society at large.”

For those interested in learning more about Boy Scouting, they can visit the organization’s main website at: http:// www.sccbsa.org/. To learn about Boy Scouting in Suffolk County specifically, interested parties may visit the Suffolk County Council at: http://www.sccbsa.org/.

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LODGE PRESIDENT HONORED - Islip Town Councilman Steve Flotteron recently attended the installation ceremony for the President of the Sgt. John Basilone Lodge #2442 of the Sons of Italy. The re-elected president, Margaret Ripa Maier, has been a leader of the Lodge’s activities and initiatives for several years. Councilman Flotteron thanked her for her commitment to the Lodge and to the Islip community.

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Student Council members at Bellport High School – President Natalie Maida, Vice President Josh Cohen, Secretary Amanda Diolosa, Secretary Gia Fiorello, Treasurer Marisa Rupolo, Historian Alexa Orsino – were recognized today by Brookhaven Town Councilman Michael Loguercio for participating in the seventh annual Charity Champions program from Optimum Community that promotes volunteerism and encourages area high schools to raise funds for a charity of their choice. The school was presented with $1,000 to be donated to HELP Suffolk, the students’ charity of choice.

Following opening remarks from Student Council Advisor Ellen Hoffman and Optimum Community Public Affairs Manager Kristen Thurber, Councilman Loguercio recognized the students for their enthusiasm and commitment.

A representative from HELP Suffolk then spoke about the charity and was presented with a $1000 check. Following the check presentation, students will participate in a “Stay-Awake-

A-Thon” to raise awareness for their designated charity.

Students will sign in at 7:00 p.m. in the evening and remain in the gym until 7:00 a.m. the following morning.

There will be a variety of activities throughout the night, including basketball, volleyball, a Twister Challenge, and more. With 76 units, HELP Suffolk is the largest transitional housing facility for homeless families on Long Island.

Since its inception in 1990, HELP Suffolk has served over 4,000 families and has placed approximately 60 percent of families in permanent housing.

“Transitional housing is a true safety-net for the homeless and HELP Suffolk has been helping those in need on Long Island in this regard for more than 25 years,” said Brookhaven Town Councilman Loguercio. “I applaud these terrific students here today for their fundraising efforts and commitment to others.

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receive $500 in seed money to put towards fundraising efforts, in addition to a $1,000 donation to their charity of choice.

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Although quality use of the smart phone is more important than using it for fun.

“What the students are reading on their phones isn’t all unimportant content,” said Steven Rothberg, president of College Recruiter, a job placement site. “With well over 90 percent using smart phones and most reading e-mails on their smart phones, students are often using their phones to search for an internship or entry-level job. That type of reading will require more focus on their phones and less on their surroundings than if they were looking at videos of cute kittens.”

We decided to focus on the work of Dr. Ofir Turel, professor of information systems and decision sciences at Cal State Fullerton, for this issue.

“Smart phones are like refrigerators full of surprising foods; it is very tempting for many users to get sucked into checking and updating content,” Dr. Turel told us.

“Taken together, the strong psychological rewards people receive from using applications on their cell phones, the inconvenience they feel when they do not use them, and the time it takes to do all this are reasonable possible explanations for the need to spend break time, while walking through university corridors, on the cell phone.”

You have to ask yourself, is what you’re doing on social media really all that important?

“The concept of a “friend” has changed, from having 10-30 friends when I grew up to having hundreds or thousands of “friends” on Facebook, some of whom you have never met,” Turel said. “Managing so many so-called friends, following their daily, and often mundane, routines and activities, is time consuming.

“Overall, the balance between the positive and negative effects of cell phone really depends on the self-control of

users and their understanding that they need to put limits on and control their use patterns. Ultimately, allowing the use of such sites in class assumes a certain level of maturity – students need to refrain from abusing such systems, and use these “re-charging” rights wisely.”

So what can be done about this problem, if anything?

“First, we need to increase awareness among students regarding potential problems associated with excessive and sometimes addictive use of some technologies,” Turel said.

Some universities already include a module on Internet/ video gaming risks for incoming freshmen students, he noted, so adding a seminar on appropriate smart phone use would be easy.

“Many causes of dropping out have to do with spending too much time on non-productive Internet activities such as playing video games,” he said. “Teachers can explain the risks to students and discuss their cell phone and social media use policies in class.”

Turel added, “Cell phones, Facebook and other technologies are like food – we need them and we do not want to avoid them. When consumed at healthy levels, for the right purpose and properly (for example, around the table and not while driving) they are very useful. However, over- and improper consumption can lead to adverse consequences. We need to be better aware of these risks and teach ourselves to develop the right balance of both food consumption and technology use.”

Brooks concluded, “The addiction that students have to their mobile devices has fundamentally changed the nature of interpersonal relationships and communication. The technology has allowed us to communicate and connect easier and more rapidly, but has caused even more distance between people.”

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In just the past couple of years, especially, it seems, at commuter colleges, the majority of students in campus corridors seem to be staring down at their smart phones.

“In the classroom, cell phones are a major distraction,” said Stoney Brooks, a professor of Computer Information Systems at Middle Tennessee State University. “Many students do not think that multitasking – checking Facebook, texting, watching a harmless YouTube video, etc. – is harmful to their learning. This is not true. Humans cannot multitask – we rapidly task-switch. And whenever we switch tasks, our brains have to refocus our processing to the new task, and we forget some of the information that we had for the first task. There are studies that show that, for example, social media use in the classroom is associated with increased stress and lower classroom performance.”

Obviously, this can be a safety concern, too, with no one actually looking up and taking in the action happening around them. But also it can be a quality-of-life concern, as students may not feel they can escape their day-today worries while on campus, instead managing their private lives via the device. What suffers could be the socalled “college experience,” the experts warn us. You may be missing out on enjoying your time on a real, physical campus while you tend to a virtual world.

“Cell phones have a great potential for help and for harm.

Sadly, the harmful effects are more prevalent than the helpful ones for today’s students, and they are cheating themselves out of the true college experience,” Brooks added.

One professor told us an anecdote of another professor who gives his students allotted breaks for their cell phone use. This would be analogous to the cigarette breaks given in the 1970s and prior. The students have trouble keeping focus if they can’t get a fix.

Community continues to provide high school students with an opportunity to help those in need and better realize the importance of giving back,” said Jennifer Ostrager, Cablevision Vice President of Public Affairs. “We congratulate the students at Bellport High School for their participation.”

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The Sayville Unit is a unique maritime grassland community, which supports the largest population of the federally endangered sandplain

gerardia (Agalinis acuta) in the State of New York. The Unit also provides habitat for rare wildflowers, as well as butterflies and moths. The objectives of the prescribed burn are to: enhance habitat for sandplain gerardia; increase native warm season grasses and forbs; and reduce woody vegetation and non-native, invasive plants. Anticipated results include healthier native plant growth and better habitat for migratory birds, pollinators and other wildlife. A prescribed burn will also reduce the risks of future catastrophic wildfires by removing standing dead vegetation.

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Sayville burn will take place during the late winter/ early spring season when the ground vegetation is dormant and dry enough to burn, but wet enough to prevent an extreme fire. Fire breaks around the burn unit will prevent the fire from spreading on and off Service property.

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On March 9th, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright visited the Old Field Club and Farm in East Setauket to recognize with a proclamation their listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Old Field Farm is an historic Long Island show grounds with a long equestrian tradition. Long Island philanthropist Ward Melville built the farm in 1931. He commissioned architect Richard Haviland Smythe (18991965) to create a unique equestrian facility located on a distinctive waterfront setting on Long Island’s North Shore. The stable

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“We are so excited to once again welcome students to participate in our Summer Page Program,” Presiding Officer Gregory said.

“The program offers students a unique, insider perspective on how government works – a perspective they cannot get in a classroom – and helps them develop essential professional skills. We are grateful for the enthusiasm, spirit, and thirst for knowledge these students bring to the office each day and can’t wait to welcome the next class of Pages to the Legislature.”

The 11-week program, which is slated to begin on Saturday, May 21st, will provide Pages with an opportunity to work directly with the legislator with whom they have been paired. Throughout the week, Pages will work out of the district offices, where they will conduct legislative research, contribute material to the legislators’ social media presence, and engage in constituent service.

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“I started my career in public service as an intern for the New York State Assembly,” Deputy Presiding Officer Rob Calarco said. “Working for local government showed me that we can dedicate an entire career to helping those in our community by tackling challenging problems. I encourage young people to join our Page program to explore this exciting work we do every day.”

“Working as a Page for the Suffolk County Legislature will expose students to all of the diverse components that comprise a local government,” said Minority Caucus Leader and 14th District Legislator Kevin McCaffrey. “Pages working in the program will have the ability to hone their skills in writing, public relations, research, and general office operations – all vital in a competitive job market. This is a wonderful opportunity for all involved, and I very much look forward to working with the Pages this summer.”

“The Page program’s first year was a great success,” 3rd District Legislator Kate Browning said.

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“The 2015 Page Program was a great experience,” said Kristen Lomando of Sayville, a 2015 Page Program alumna. “I really enjoyed participating in the mock caucuses and the mock General Meetings. A year after the Page Program, many of my fellow Pages and I still keep in touch. I felt the program was such a rewarding experience that I have returned to the Legislature to help with this year’s program.

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Down Syndrome Day At the March 9th 2016 Town Board Meeting, Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer and members of the Town Board passed Resolution 179 proclaiming March 21st as World Down Syndrome Day in the Town of Babylon.

In attendance at the board meeting were representatives from “Alexander’s Angels,” an all-volunteer organization

that raises funds for advocacy, service, and research organizations dedicated to Down syndrome.

The United Nations first officially observed March 21st as World Down Syndrome Day back in 2012 to represent the triplication of the 21st chromosome.

The Town of Babylon is proud to take part in this initiative to recognize the

contributions and needs of individuals with Down syndrome.

Supervisor Schaffer commended the members of Alexander’s Angels for their dedication to this cause and presented them with a Town proclamation.

For more information on Alexander’s Angels, visit www.alexandersangels.org.

faculty; visiting research laboratories, rare book archives, and specialty museums; and enjoying visual and performance art. The scholarships are funded by contributions from Harvard alumni living on Long Island.

When Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ralph Ferrie learned of this award, he noted his pride that “she has received this prestigious award,” further noting, “Rachel Pantorno is a shining example of what makes a great teacher.

Her commitment to her students is commendable.”

Debra Lidowsky, Principal of Sewanhaka High School, described herself as “thrilled,” before adding, “Rachel is absolutely deserving of this honor. She is an outstanding teacher who is passionate about her subject and is dedicated to her students’ success.”

This year’s fourteen Distinguished Teacher

Award winners were nominated by current Harvard undergraduates and then selected by Harvard Club of Long Island board members.

This year’s award winners teach art, biology, chemistry, earth science, English, marine science, math, music and social studies.

The winners teach in the Half Hollow Hills, Herricks, Hicksville, Manhasset, Massapequa, Oceanside, Sayville, Sewanhaka, Syosset and Valley Stream districts, as well as St. Anthony’s High School, The Stony Brook School and the Waldorf School.

Three Sewanhaka science teachers in prior years have been honored by the Harvard Club of LI: Yvonne Sherwood in 2006, David Sexton in 2013, and Jack Chen in 2015.

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Distinguished Teacher Rachel Pantorno, resident of Amityville and teacher at Sewanhaka High School, has been named a “Distinguished Teacher of 2016” by the Harvard Club of Long Island.

“This award honors teachers who transform lives,” explained Dr. Judith Esterquest, Harvard Club of Long Island Chair of the Distinguished Teacher Selection Committee.

“Devoted teachers like Ms. Pantorno offer Long Island students deep expertise, extraordinary talents, and countless hours of attention. By capturing the minds and imaginations of our children and preparing them for challenges that were unknown even a few decades ago, these teachers shape the future of our country.”

One of a fourteen teachers from across Long Island to receive this award - from across the 150 public school districts and private schools on

Long Island - Ms. Pantorno will be honored at the Harvard Club of Long Island’s annual University Relations Luncheon on April 10th. Following the award ceremony, Benjamin M. Friedman, Professor of Political Economy at Harvard University, will discuss “Prospects for the US Economy and US Economic Policy.”

Ms. Pantorno , who teaches World History and AP World History at Sewanhaka High School, has taught in the district for eleven of her sixteen years. After earning a degree in history from Adelphi University, she earned her Masters in Secondary Education from Molloy College.

Besides having what she describes as “a passion for teaching,” she continues the avocation she began pursuing in high school, volunteering in different capacities at local animal rescue organizations. In

the summers, she travels widely - to Italy, Brazil, Costa Rica, and so on.

Nominated by Shahrukh Khan, a graduate of Sewanhaka in the Harvard College Class of 2017. Ms. Pantorno was described as “Incredibly influential” and “eccentric and demanding,” as well as “effective and caring.”

“She also fostered an interest in history that stays strong today,” added Mr. Khan “with many of my classmates (and I) going on to major in international relations, economics, and political science.”

“Tedious, annoying and hard” were the adjectives the former student used to describe nightly homework, before adding, “but whether they were readings out of a textbook or coloring and labeling countries and empires on a map, they were like going to the gym: everyday I felt stronger, more prepared.”

Summarizing, Mr. Khan remembers classes as riveting and fun, giving him a “taste of collegelevel studies,” particularly discussions of non-test related topics, such as the origin of Genghis Khan’s real name or the nature of Italian food recipes.” Now, when he thinks of Sewanhaka, he thinks of this “energetic, enthusiastic woman, dancing with the stars of history and teaching her students how to do the same.”

At the ceremony on April 10th, the Harvard Club of Long Island will announce the Distinguished Teachers of 2016 who will also receive scholarships for a “Harvard experience” at the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Mass. Past winners of the scholarships have enhanced their teaching by sampling the resources available to Harvard students: meeting with

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