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Bayport-Blue Point School District elementary students showcased their understanding of the scientific method through complex research projects on display at this year’s school science fairs.

Prior to the event, the kindergarten through fifth-grade students selected a topic of interest to them and worked to prove a hypothesis.

Projects submitted to this year’s fairs covered such topics as the physics of a roller coaster, probability of developing a nut allergy and even which gum kept mouths healthier. As a special component to the Science Quest fair held at Sylvan Avenue Elementary School, high school science students conducted hands-on demonstrations incorporating several science themes.

In addition to showcasing their work during the school fairs, thirdthrough fifthgraders were invited to showcase their projects during the Celebration of Science event hosted by the BBP SEED Foundation.

The following winners will now compete in the annual Brookhaven National Lab Science Fair: Academy Street Elementary School • Kindergarten: Lexi Hager – “M & M’s” • Gr. 2: Brenna Hassett and Amy Carson “What size tube will make our music sound the loudest?”

• Gr. 1: Finn Morris – “I Feel the Need for Speed” • Gr. 3: Alexandra Vlachos – “Magnet Mania” • Gr. 4: Kyle Gonzalez – “Tasting With Your Eyes” • Gr. 5: Cole Spier – “Using Nanotechnology to Clean Oil Spills” Blue Point Elementary School • Kindergarten: Hannah Wright – “Calling My Best Friend” • Gr. 1: J.T. Swam – “Digit Memory Challenge” • Gr. 3: Sophia Schultz – “An Egg-treme Cleaning” • Gr. 5: Stephen Schultz – “Can Nano Tech Clean a Mega Mess?”

Sylvan Avenue Elementary School • Kindergarten: Logan Snyder – “Which markers should my teacher buy?”

• Gr. 1: Michael Clare – “M&M Colors” • Gr. 2 Andrew Snyder and Luke Snyder – “Stand or Fall?

Homemade Shake Table” • Gr. 3: Jonluca Cortese – “A Nutty Problem” • Gr. 4: Ezra Powers – “Can you loop the loop?

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Keep Islip Clean’s greeting card recycling drive ended on a high note, with thousands of cards collected for three charitable organizations.

The project began as a way to support St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, where cards are refashioned and sold to support their programs. The Ranch cannot accept several

brands so those were set aside for children’s recycled art projects at Long Island Women’s Empowerment Network, a shelter in Brentwood.

Hundreds of brand new cards were also donated to the drive and KIC has partnered with the American Legion Rusy Bohm Post 411 to begin a letter writing campaign

for deployed units based out of Fort Totten as well as veterans at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington.

“I’m grateful to all who took the time to collect and sort cards,” said KIC Executive Director Nancy Cochran. “Many children and veterans will benefit from what truly was a fun project.”

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CARDS FOR A CAUSE - Pictured: KIC Executive Director Nancy Cochran, Islip Town Clerk Olga Murray, KIC Volunteer Bob Cummings, KIC Chairman Kay Erwood, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Member Renee Clock, KIC Junior Commissioner Michael Oscher and Tax Receiver Alexis Weik. Not present: Long Island Women’s Empowerment Network Representative Sandy Leach.

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK - Matthew Richards of Bayport/Blue Point, was recently selected as Athlete of the Week for his achievements as part of the SUNY Oneonta men’s tennis team. Richards picked up a pair of wins, one at doubles and singles, in Oneonta’s 6-3 win at St. John Fisher. The senior teamed with Matteo Befi to pick up an 8-6 win at No. 2 doubles. He cruised to a 6-1, 6-0 win at the No. 5 singles to round out the day.

Student Spotlight SPRING

BY: CHELSEA MEJIA, GRADE 6 Spring is the time of year when days get longer.

You go to the park To eat ice cream and watermelons.

The watermelon is so sweet and juicy, bright red.

Spring is like fireworks, exciting and entertaining.

For me, spring is when flowers bloom.

Spring is when you pick flowers for people you love.

Spring is when all of the birds start chirping, Tweet, tweet, tweet.

Spring is when nature screams GREEN! People jump like bunnies.

The waves sing a lullaby at night.

The crickets play a violin with their legs, And the trees come back to life.

Bees start buzzing, Buzz buzz.

Spring is honey, so sweet.

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BY: RICHARD PACHECO, GRADE 6 Soccer in the spring, Running, playing, melee, Making goal saves.

Fast like a cheetah, Possibly getting hurt, to win for the team.

Big, small, tall, short, All play soccer.

Teamwork is key.

Nature in the spring, Grass grows green.

Weather gets warmer.

Trees’ leaves changing from brown to green.

Long nights get shorter in the spring.

Eating in the spring, Warm cheesy pizza.

Eating cool ice cream.

Drinking refreshing Mountain Dew with cold ice.

Eating out at restaurants with family and friends.

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Wise Words By: Jamie Lynn Ryan One moment in time.

One minute at a time.

That’s all we can focus on at any given instant. However overwhelming a situation, to have the presence of mind to narrow one’s focus to the task at hand requires great strength. It is a truly admirable feat to be able to maintain such a mentality day in and day out, despite all those forces conspiring against us.

coexist seamlessly, to not allow others’ negativity to affect us … far easier said than done, but possible, I suppose, with the proper dedication.

Over time, the goal would be to have this attitude become second nature, rather than a concerted effort. No one should need to tiptoe on eggshells as a practice; nor should it be an ordeal to simply get through the day without constant conflict.

No one needs that kind of Perhaps that is the pressure. key to true happiness and contentment, that Why so philosophical? inner peace which certain Because it’s Friday, at individuals seem to 3:53 p.m., and it seemed embody effortlessly. To as though this particular

moment called for it. And I’m fairly certain there will be a moment tomorrow, and the next day, and the one after that, which will require a similar degree of reflection.

And so it goes…

And while I know this is the proper mentality to practice, it is so much easier said than done. Most of the greatest wisdom is.

I suppose it only becomes wisdom once put into practice, a sign that positivity is possible, and has been accomplished by those far better at it than I. Something to strive for.

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All events will run in the calendar on a space available basis.

For further information, contact: 631.226.2636, extension 275.

Wednesday, April 1 Data Breaches: A Survival Guide will be presented at the Long Island Association Headquarters, 300 Broadhollow Road - Lower Level, in Melville, beginning with registration at 8 a.m. For information, contact mcohen@ longislandassociation.org.

Thursday, April 2 Navigating Senior Care will be presented at the Spangle Drive Senior Center, 438 Spangle Drive in North Babylon, at 6 p.m. For information, contact 631.422.7610.

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The Eating Support Group for Family & Friends will meet at the Copiague Library, Deauville Boulevard, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.680.1800.

A Chinese Auction will be held at the Constantino Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Avenue, beginning at 7:15 p.m. For information, contact 631.243.0168.

A Spring Fling Social Night will be held at the Marconi Lodge, 333 Moffitt Boulevard in Islip, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.669.7275.

The LI Catholic Widows & Widowers Club will meet at the VFW Post 7277 Hall, 191 Veterans Boulevard in Massapequa, at 8 p.m.

For information, contact 516.781.4763.

Friday, April 3 A Community Seder will be held at The Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Parkway in Dix Hills, at 7:30 p.m. Also Saturday.

For information, contact 631.351.8672.

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An Egg-Stravaganza will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church, 33 Bay Shore Road in Deer Park, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The Egg Hunt will start at 11:45 a.m.

The South Shore Audubon Society will host a Bird Walk at Hempstead Lake State Park, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. For information, contact 516.467.9498.

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.

Peter Rabbit will be presented at the BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main Street in East Islip, at 2 p.m. For information, contact 631.581.2700.

A Rape Prevention Class will be held at Modern Warrior of Lindenhurst, 711 North Wellwood Avenue, from 5:45 to 10 p.m. For information, contact 631.226.8383.

A Concert of Sacred Lenten Music will be presented at Grace United Methodist Church, 515 South Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.26.8690.

A Community Seder will be held at Jericho Jewish Center, 430 North Broadway in Jericho, at 7:30 p.m.

For information, contact 516.938.2540.

A Community Passover Seder will be held at 3 Johnson Court in East Norwich, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 516.922.6489.

Big Laughs In Bay Shore will be presented at the YMCA Boulton Center, 37 West Main

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Monday, April 6 Ah, Real Magic! will be presented at the BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main Street in East Islip, at 1 p.m.

For information, contact 631.581.2700.

Empire State College will host an Information Session at Trainor House, 223 Store Hill Road, Blue Room, in Old Westbury, at 6 p.m.

For information, contact 516.997.4700.

A NYS Mandated Reporter Class will be held at YES Community Counseling Center, 75 Grand Avenue in Massapequa, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For information, contact 516.799.3203.

Meet The Patels will be presented at the Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University, at 7 p.m.

For information, contact 631.473.5220.

A Veterinary Lecture will be held at Woodbury-Syosset Community Center, 7800 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury, at 7:45 p.m. For information, contact 631.277.3844.

Tuesday, April 7 The New Global Epidemic? will be presented in the multipurpose room of the College Center Building, at 10 a.m. For information, contact 516.572.7148.

Celebrate Spring with the Huntington Historical Society at the Conklin Barn, 2 High Street, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.427.7045.

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The Bay Shore-Brightwaters Homemakers Unit #7 will meet at the Higbie Lane Community Center in West Islip, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, contact 631.581.3004.

A Spring Happening will be held at the Parks and Recreation Administrative Building Anex, 286 Hawkins Road in Centereach, from 1 to 3 p.m. For information, contact 631.732.2338.

The Us Too Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet in Conference Room #1 at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.846.4377.

Wednesday, April 8 A Blood Drive will be held at St. James Church Parish Center, Hicksville Road and Seamans Neck Road, in Seaford, from 3:30 to 8 p.m.

Ongoing Events The Tale Of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny will be presented through April 11th at the South Shore Theatre Experience, 315 West Montauk Highway in Lindenhurst. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.669.0506.

Hopper: A New Musical will be presented from April 7th through April 12th at the Olmsted Theatre of Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, One South Avenue in Garden City. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 516.877.4000.

Nunsense A-Men! will be presented through April 19th at the BayWay Arts Centre, 265 East Main Street in East Islip.

For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.581.2700.

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through April 30th at the B.J. Spoke Gallery, 299 Main Street in Huntington. For information, contact 631.549.5106.

141 Carleton Avenue in East Islip, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For information, contact 631.277.9842.

A Bereavement Support Group will meet on Wednesdays, beginning April 8th, at St. Mary’s Parish in East Islip, from 7 to 9 p.m.

For information, contact 631.581.4266.

Vendors are wanted for Paws For A Cause - Walk To End Domestic Violence on May 2nd, to be held at Shore Front Park in Patchogue.

For information, contact 631.666.7181.

Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs will be presented from April 8th through May 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.

Vendors are wanted for a Boy Scout Shoppers Night on May 8th at the South Bay Elementary School in West Babylon. For information, contact 631.697.7376.

Bible Study Class will be presented at the West Islip Public Library on Mondays in April and May, from 7 to 8 p.m. All are welcome.

Vendors Wanted Vendors are wanted for the St. John’s Fair on April 25th at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 36 East John Street in Lindenhurst. For information, contact 631.884.3057.

Vendors are wanted for a Craft Fair/Flea Market on April 25th at the Islip Methodist Church, 350 Main Street in Islip, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For information, contact 631.581.7663.

Vendors are wanted for a Spring Community Yard Sale on May 2nd at 1700 Wantagh Avenue in Wantagh, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, contact 516.785.0761.

Vendors are wanted for a Spring Festival & Quilt Show on May 2nd at the United Methodist Church of Lake Ronkonkoma, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, contact 631.588.4338.

Vendors are wanted for a Craft & Vendor Sale on May 2nd at AMVETS Post #18,

Vendors and Food Trucks are wanted for St. Paul’s Craft Fair/ Feast on May 16th at St. Paul’s Reformed Church, 158 Phelps Lane in North Babylon, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. For information, contact 631.884.6803.

Vendors are wanted for a Flea Market Trifecta on May 31st, July 26th and September 13th, all to be held in Farmingville.

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Save The Date A Taste of Smithtown Chinese Auction will be held on April 30th at Smithtown Landing Country Club, 495 Landing Avenue in Smithtown, from 6 to 9 p.m. For information, contact 631.346.2990 or 631.743.1772.

Tee Off For A Cause will be held on May 1st at the Rock Hill Golf & Country Club in Manorville. Registration opens at 11:30 a.m.; shotgun tee-off is at 1:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.428.0104.

Shelter Link will host a Mega Garage Sale Fundraiser on June 28th in the parking lot of the Deer Park Fire Department, 94 Lake Avenue in Deer Park, beginning at 10 a.m.

For information, visit www. shelterlink.com.

Wantagh High School Class of 1985 will host its 30th Reunion on July 18th at Carlyle At The Palace in Plainview, from 7

to 11 p.m. For information, contact whs1985@optonline. net.

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The project included clearing the land between the street and garden, constructing an 80 ft. pathway and filling it with white stones and planting grass. His fundraising efforts were such a success that he was able to add four concrete benches and a painted 3 ft. statue of Saint Joseph at the center of the pathway.

Supervisor Romaine said, “Congratulations to Mitchel for completing his service project and

achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Boy Scouts are the leaders of tomorrow, and from meeting Mitchell, I can say that we’ll be in good hands.”

Since the award was presented in 1912, no more than four percent of all Scouts have attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than two million young men.

LEADING THE WAY - Connetquot Central School District Edward J. Bosti Elementary School students recently welcomed a group of guide dogs and their volunteer handlers to learn about the role volunteers and their canine companions play within the community. Members of the Guide Dog Foundation described to students the important work the dogs do for people who are blind or visually

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STEP RIGHT UP - Connetquot Central School District Slocum Elementary School fifth grade students recently worked with the Cirque du Jour circus group to put together an entertaining performance for their fellow classmates. Alongside members of the circus company, the students were able to perform the different circus-related acts they learned. These exciting performances included acting as clowns, stilt walking, spinning plates, juggling, Chinese Yo-Yo and perfecting the act of devil sticks. The objective of the program is to excite students to participate more fully in physical education and cultural arts activities.

SHIELD OF KINDNESS - Connetquot Central School District’s John Pearl Elementary School students learned about positive character traits during the District’s Random Act of Kindness Week. Third grade students helped build the “Kindness Shield” message board and were given interactive lessons on fostering friendships.

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On March 21st, Supervisor Ed Romaine attended the Court of Honor ceremony for Mitchell Weygand of Boy Scout Troop 47 of Patchogue.

At the event, which was held at Saint Joseph the Worker RC Church in East Patchogue, the Supervisor presented a proclamation in recognition of Mitchell achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. His Eagle project was creating a ‘Y-shaped” entrance pathway from the street to the church’s

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DANCING THE MONTH AWAY - Connetquot Central School District Sycamore Avenue Elementary School students were joined by Zumba instructor Raphael Francois to commemorate the final day of February. Students in each gym class sang and danced throughout the high energy workouts.

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Connetquot Central School District Superintendent Lynda G. Adams recently recognized the District’s Board of Education for their devotion to continually expand their knowledge and skills. School Board President Ms. Lee Kennedy and Vice President Leo Marinick received the NYSSBA (New York State

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Board of Education Trustees Kim Pepe and Ted Imbasciani were each presented with the NYSSBA Achievement The Board of Education also commended students, sports coaches and teams who achieved Outstanding Sportsmanship Honors for the Fall 2014-2015 season

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Outstanding Students from Section XI New York State Public High School Athletic Association. The teams included Varsity Boys’ Soccer, JV Boys’ Soccer, Varsity Girls’ Swimming, Ronkonkoma Middle School (RMS) Girls’ Cross-Country, RMS Girls’ Soccer, RMS Boys’ Soccer and RMS Field Hockey.

GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH - Connetquot Central School District Helen B. Duffield Elementary School fifth grade students recently worked with the Cirque du Jour circus group to put together their annual performance of circus acts for fellow classmates, faculty and staff. Students learned different circus-related skills as clowns, jugglers, stilt walkers and masters of the Diablo Stick. The Cirque du Jour program is designed to motivate students to participate more fully in physical education and cultural arts activities.

OUTSTANDING STUDENTS - Members of the Connetquot Central School District High School Varsity Swim Team were recognized by the Board of Education for having achieved Outstanding Sportsmanship Honors by Section XI of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. Photo by: Joseph Maniaci

KEEPING PETS WARM - Connetquot Central School District Edward J. Bosti Elementary School students collected blankets, towels and treats to be used for abandoned animals at local animal shelters during the severe winter weather. Fifth grade peer leaders assisted their class in collecting donated items. The collection was part of the school’s participation in the Youth & Family Services program, which provides various services to students, families and organizations in the Connetquot area.

RANDOM ACTS - Connetquot Central School District’s Helen B. Duffield Elementary School 4th recently created a kindness skit as part of the school’s Random Act of Kindness Week. Performed in front of the entire student body, students who took part in the skit utilized colorful posters to emphasize positive character traits and anti-bullying messages.

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INDOOR RECESS - Connetquot Central School District Edward J. Bosti Elementary School announced the introduction of a new “Indoor Recess” program. Students will be able to participate in activities to keep them active and busy indoors during the cold winter months. Both the Connetquot Foundation for the Advancement for Children (CFAC) and the Edward J. Bosti PTA contributed to funding this program by donating 100 DAYS OF LEARNING - Students from Connetquot Central School District’s items such as modeling clay, board games, puzzles and a variety of physical education Sycamore Avenue Elementary School, Cherokee Street Elementary School and Edward equipment.

J. Bosti Elementary School celebrated the 100th day of the school year with special activities. Students celebrated by dressing up as 100-year-old people and parading around school while older students cheered them on. Students also celebrated by creating Wacky Number Bond Monsters and colorful plastic cups.

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Guide Dog Visitors Mr. Ryan McGuckin, Youth and Family Services (YFS) Coordinator at Connetquot’s Edward J. Bosti Elementary School, welcomed over a dozen beautiful dogs, along with their volunteer handlers, to the school on February 11th. Members of the Guide Dog Foundation had been invited by Mr. McGuckin to speak to the students, so they could learn about the special role these volunteers, and their canine friends play in our world.

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The students were excited to pet their 4-legged visitors and to ask questions of their handlers.

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STRONG READING - Connetquot Central School District High School junior English students recently visited Helen B. Duffield Elementary School students as part of the District’s Parents As Reading Partners (PARP) program. Sixty students from the high school rotated around the elementary school classrooms teaching non-fiction reading lessons to instill a love of reading in the younger students. The PARP program is designed to encourage parents to read with their children for at least 15 minutes a day.

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CRAZY SPORTS NIGHT - Connetquot Central School District high school recently hosted the 2nd Annual Douglas Sposato Wildlife Garden Scholarship Crazy Sports Night in honor of the beloved high school science teacher, Douglas Sposato, who passed away in 2013. The funds raised from ticket sales at the event go towards a scholarship offered to high school juniors who will work in the high school’s Wildlife Garden, which was originally planted by Mr. Sposato. More than 50 students, administrators, faculty and staff members participated in the event’s fun games which included a basketball toss, an obstacle course and a scooter race.

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to help the students sort the collections.

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Mr. McGuckin brought along his 5th grade Peer Leaders on February 12th

Artwork created by nearly 70 James Wilson Young Middle School seventh and eighth-grade students was on display during this year’s BAFFA Middle School Art Exhibit in Sayville this March.

The students’ pieces, which had been created

EXHIBITING TALENT - Several James Wilson Young Middle School students display some of the pieces included in this year’s BAFFA Middle School Art Exhibit in Sayville. Photo provided by: Bayport-Blue Point School District

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Excludes warranty tires and special orders. Ad must be presented at time of purchase. Valid on Starfire Tires or Kelly Tires Explorer Plus® only. Ends 4/25/15 † by mail-in rebate when you purchase a set of four, select, Michelin tires. Must buy 4. Tires must be mounted and balanced at a Mavis Tire location. No carry outs. Not combinable with any other offers. See stores for details. Valid 3-15-15 – 4-12-15 ‡ by mail-in rebate when you purchase a set of four, select, Goodyear tires. Must buy 4. Not combinable with any other offers. See stores for details. Valid 3-1-15 – 6-30-15 ** by mail-in rebate when you purchase a set of four, select, Cooper tires. Must buy 4. Not combinable with any other offers. See stores for details. Valid 3-1-15 – 4-15-15 Actual tread design may vary from those shown. Some items/sizes by special order only. If we are out-of-stock on an advertised item, we will issue a rain check. Purchases may be limited to normal retail quantities. Not responsible for typographical errors. See stores for warranty info. PRICES VALID W/AD ONLY.

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The Connetquot Public Library will present the following events: The History Of New York Pizza Thursday, April 2nd, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Scott Wiener will trace the evolution of pizza by way of economic fluctuation and technological innovation. *** Family History Roundtable Series: Digging Into Deeds Tuesday, April 7th, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Marie Scalisi will discuss real property records, how to find them and the “buried treasure” of genealogical information they can contain. ***

Android Tips & Tricks Wednesday, April 8th, from 2 to 3 p.m.

This presentation will introduce you to tablet computing while allowing the audience to ask questions. *** Afternoon Movies Wednesday, April 8th, at 2 p.m.

For movie titles, visit www.connetquotlibrary.org. *** Long Island Murders Wednesday, April 8th, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

John Nolan, retired detective lieutenant, will discuss high profile cases, confessions, patrol car cameras and more. ***

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*** Blood Pressure Screening Tuesday, April 21st, from 10 to 11 a.m.

A registered nurse will be on hand to take your blood pressure. *** Raising Chickens Tuesday, April 21st, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

This program will cover chicken breeds and behavior. *** Naomi Zeitlin Covers Country Sunday, April 26th, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Featuring songs from several country divas. *** Positive Thinking: The Key To Living Your Best Life Possible Wednesday, April 29th, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Understand the inherent power of your mind and your ability to live the best life possible. *** For information, contact 631.567.5079. The library is located at 760 Ocean Avenue in Bohemia.

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Walking The Line: A Johnny Cash Tribute Sunday, April 12th, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Enjoy this tribute by Tom Cavanagh and his band. *** Listful Thinking Thursday, April 16th, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Author Paula Rizzo will discuss her book and six tips for working through distractions and how to outsource. *** Worry-Free Spring Cleaning Saturday, April 18th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A certified organization will destroy your documents on site. *** Cassandra House Concert Sunday, April 19th, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Featuring the pop-folk rocker performing a variety of songs. *** Hot Topics In The News Monday, April 20th, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Christopher Pollack will provide background and facilitate.

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As a culmination to their multi-week study on China, Academy Street Elementary School thirdgrade students celebrated their newfound knowledge during a Chinese New Year event.

During the study, the

students learned about the Chinese culture and country through photographs and written words, including how red is the color of good luck and the capital region.

During the celebration, the students fashioned

Applications Being Accepted

paper lanterns, dragon figures, learned to write several Chinese characters on paper scrolls and made drums. They also got a taste for the region by sampling some well-known Chinese dishes before attending a dragon parade.

Islip Town Supervisor Angie M. Carpenter and the Town Board are pleased to announce that the Islip Town Environmental Council (ITEC) will present the Charles Pulaski Memorial Environmental Award to a deserving high school student in grade, 9, 10, 11 or 12, who has displayed a genuine interest and concern in preserving the environment. This award, in memory of environmentalist and naturalist Charles Pulaski, will be presented at the May 5th Islip Town Board meeting that will be held at Connetquot State Park, at 2 p.m.

Applications for the Charles Pulaski Memorial Environmental Awards are currently available at Islip Town high schools, or by contacting the following organizations: Great South Bay Audubon; Friends of Connetquot; Seatuck Environmental Association; Boy Scouts and

Girl Scouts. Applications are also available on the Town of Islip website, by following this link http://townofislip-ny.gov/ departments/planningand-development.

Applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, April 17th, and mailed or delivered to the Islip Town Planning Department at 655 Main Street, Islip, NY 11751.

This environmental award has been established in memory of Islip Town resident, environmentalist and naturalist Charles Pulaski, a carpenter by trade, who cared deeply about the natural world around him. He enthusiastically embraced the environmental movement in the 1970’s, single handedly building and placing hundreds of bluebird houses throughout the Town of Islip. Pulaski also planted several memorial gardens and was successful in

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convincing officials to preserve hundreds of acres of parkland.

He shared his enthusiasm for environmental preservation to thousands of people, especially to youngsters and teens to encourage them to “save their world.”

The presentation of the Charles Pulaski Memorial Award was a tradition celebrated by the Town for more than 30 years, but was last presented in 2012 because of budgetary constraints. Thanks to the generosity of members of ITEC and others, the award has been resurrected.

“We are extremely grateful to our friends on the Town’s Environmental Council for helping us bring back a long standing and important tradition of recognizing students who understand the importance of preserving our environment,” said Supervisor Carpenter.

Apply Today Continued From 6 have ranged from $500 to CHINESE CULTURE - Academy Elementary School third-graders celebrated the $1,000, are awarded on a Chinese New Year. Photo provided by: Bayport-Blue Point School District one-time basis to worthy students in financial need

who are studying for a career in healthcare.

For more information regarding this scholarship or to obtain an application,

please call the League office at 516.705.1833. The deadline for submitting applications is April 29th, 2015.

Connetquot Teachers Association (CTA) President Anthony Felicio, Jr. welcomed over 500 parents, teachers, administrators, Board of Education Trustees and one district Superintendent to the Sycamore Avenue Elementary School on March 18th. In a community education forum co-sponsored by Connetquot Parents for Education, four influential education leaders shared information, and answered questions, about the current climate in New York State related to public school students and upcoming exams.

Guest speakers included Dr. Joseph Rella, Superintendent of the Comsewogue School District; Jeanette Deutermann, Co-founder of NYS Allies for Public Education &LIOO; Beth Dimino, 8th grade science teacher and President of the Port Jefferson Station Teachers Association; Tony Felicio, Jr., President of the Connetquot Teachers Association, and Daniel Carpenter, a 5th grade student from the Commack School District.

Parents and teachers filled the Sycamore auditorium to capacity, carrying signs criticizing Governor Cuomo’s education policies, and his over-testing of their youngsters. Four such Education Forums have already been held on Long Island, which have attracted

thousands of parents and teachers eager to express their frustration, and dissatisfaction with the governor’s education plans.

CTA President Tony Felicio, Jr., in his comments about the history of these so called ‘education reform

movements’ said: “A child who goes to sleep at night hungry and cold, has no bed to sleep in, lives in a drug infested community, lives in an abusive household, or is surrounded by dysfunction, will not be able to learn in school. It doesn’t matter what these reform ideas are called - Common Core, Race to the Top, America 2000,

or Goals 2000. Children will not learn under those conditions, and to blame schools and teachers for that is just plain wrong.”

Dr. Rella said that Common Core-related tests are designed so that a majority of children fail, leaving them discouraged. Beth Dimino has informed her administration that she will refuse to administer the exams.

Jeanette Deutermann believes that the tests “… are not about children, but money, politics, union-busting, egos and corporate greed.” 5th grader Daniel Carpenter told the audience that he will refuse to take the upcoming exams because he wants to change the system to protect other students in the future, like his own brother and sister.

Felicio went on to say, “If our politicians and bureaucrats in Albany and Washington were truly advocates for children, they would invest the money they’ve wasted on Common Core, and instead spend it on the root causes of poor school achievement.”

Upcoming informational education forums will be held West Islip on March 30th, and April 1st at the Mt. Sinai Congregational United Church.

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

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