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challenge, dubbed Rapid React, tasked teams with using their robots to shoot balls into goals at assorted heights. Robots were also given 30 seconds at the end of each match to climb up a series of bars to garner additional points for their teams. The competition also provided for teams forming alliances with other schools, whom they would compete with in different challenges. In the Regional #1 competition, Miller Place formed an alliance with Center Moriches and Huntington. In the Regional #2 competition, Miller Place’s Entropy team scored high enough to be named an alliance captain. In this round of the competition, Miller Place teamed up with the Wheatly School in Old Westbury and international competitors from St. Michael’s School in the Dominican Republic.

Despite not moving past the quarterfinals, Miller Place made it through six days of activity without a single mechanical failure. “Overall, I’m very happy with the way we

did, especially with not competing in two years due to COVID, stated Mike Stano, the team’s coach and a technology teacher at Miller Place High School.

“We learned a lot from this year’s competition, which will allow us to make some changes that should result in us being more competitive at next year’s competition.”

FIRST is a nonprofit based in Manchester, New Hampshire that was founded by inventor and entrepreneur Dean Kamen to inspire young people to pursue further studies and careers in science and technology. The nonprofit launched its competition in 1992. Miller Place first competed in 2001. Each year, FIRST invites about 50 schools from Long Island and additional schools from across the metropolitan area, the country and from around the globe. Students are given six weeks to design and build a robot that weights up to 120 pounds and fulfills a set of rules and challenges that change each year.

CASEY FREDERICO JOSEPH REBOLI GREENHOUSE The Reboli Center for Art and History presents “Bloom,” a mixed media exhibition celebrating the end of winter and the beginning of springtime. Artwork featured in the show includes original oil paintings and reproductions of work by the late artist Joseph Reboli, as well as pieces by Merielle Belajonas, Kyle Blumenthal, Joan Branca, Bill Buchholz, Casey Chalem Anderson, Pamela duLong Williams, Pamela Herbst, Rosanne Kaloustian, Linda Davison Mathues, Angela Stratton, Ty Stroudsurg, Chris Wagner, Nancy Wernersbach and Charles Wildbank.

The Three Village Garden Club continues the theme of flowers and reawakening in the Center’s History Room with a display of live flora, artwork and interesting artifacts. “We are thrilled to partner with the Three Village Garden Club with this new exhibit and to welcome back so many artists who have showcased their work at the Center before,” said Lois Reboli, founder and president of The Reboli Center for Art and History.

“We invite everyone to visit to share the colorful celebration of the season,

TY STROUDSBURG expressed in such a variety of styles and media,” she added.

“Bloom” runs until July 10, 2022.

The Reboli Center is located at 64 Main Street in Stony Brook, and is open Tuesday – Saturday from 11am -5pm and on Sunday 1pm to 5pm. Admission is free and for more information, please call 631-751-7701. Please check its website at www.ReboliCenter.com for additional programs and upcoming events.

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TEAM ENTROPY - The Miller Place High School Robotics team finished in the top third of teams competing in the Regional #2 competition of the 2022 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Long Island Competition. Pictured: Team Entropy at the conclusion of the competition. Photo courtesy of the Miller Place School District

Now – July 10, 2022 “Bloom” a mixed media exhibit celebrating spring with original and reproduction artwork by Joseph Reboli and other artists. The Three Village Garden Club continues the theme of flowers and reawakening in the Center’s History Room with a display of live flora, artwork and interesting artifacts.

May 1 – May 31, 2022 Featured Artisan of the Month: Chris Wagner, Chainsaw Carving Sculptor Now – October 1, 2022 Art Submissions for

“Celebrate the Season III” The Reboli Center is now accepting artwork submissions for participating in, “Celebrate the Season III.” The annual show will be open from November 3, 2022 through January 8, 2023.

Each applying artist is welcome to submit up to 5 artworks for consideration.

Artwork image files must include: your name, contact information, the artwork’s title, medium, dimensions and selling price. The submission form is on the Reboli Center’s website: www.ReboliCenter.org,

click on events and scroll down to the form under Art Submission Form for “Celebrate Season III.” Submissions will close on October 1, 2022. For more information, please email the Reboli Center at reboliprograms@gmail. com The Reboli Center is located at 64 Main Street in Stony Brook, and is open Tuesday – Saturday from 11am to 5pm and on Sunday 1pm to 5pm.

Admission is free and for more information, please call 631-751-7707.

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The Miller Place High School Robotics team finished in the top third of teams competing in the Regional #2 competition of the 2022 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Long Island Competition. In the Regional #1 round, Miller Place landed in the top 20 of the 39 teams competing.

This is the first year the regional games, hosted by the School-Business Partnerships of Long Island at Hofstra University, were held in person since the start of the pandemic. The event was canceled in 2020 and held virtually last year.

This year’s competition was held throughout the week of March 20 to March 26.

The Miller Place team, named Entropy, finished Regional #1 with six wins, five losses and one tie. They came back strong in the Regional #2 competition with seven wins and three losses. Their performance enabled the team to reach the quarterfinals of the competition.

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Miller Place High School’s Robotics Team Spring Is In “Bloom” At The Reboli Center Shoots And Scores At First Competition With A New Mixed Media Exhibition

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Options For Community Living’s 40th Anniversary Ruby Gala And Casino Night Honored Dale Cole And Brian Rooney Options for Community Living, Inc. recently celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a Gala and Casino Night at the Heritage Club in Bethpage. The event acknowledged honorees Dale Cole, Newsday/ Newsday Charities, and Brian Rooney, Mutual of America as well as the retirement of founding board member, Michael McClain.

Two-hundred people attended the event, which raised over $75,000 for Options’ programs which help vulnerable Long Islanders live independently in the community.

Yolanda Robano-Gross, CEO at Options for Community Living, Inc. introduced the evening by acknowledging the challenges of the last two years and recognizing Options employees for their commitment to the mission. “It has been my privilege, particularly these last two years, to lead and be part of the most caring, compassionate, and strong group of individuals that we call Team Options.

Over 200 strong, our team worked tirelessly to ensure the safety, dignity, and care of more than 2,400 men, women, and children across Nassau and Suffolk Counties,” remarked Ms. Robano-Gross.

Options recognized honoree, Dale Cole, Community Affairs Project Manager for Newsday, and the driving force behind Newsday Charities which provides vital support to local nonprofits.

“Dale has impacted countless lives through her work,” stated Yolanda Robano-Gross. “Options has been the grateful recipient of support provided through Newsday Charities for many years, and we are thankful for Newsday’s efforts to activate Long Islanders in support of our communities most vulnerable residents.”

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Dale In accepting her award, Dale Cole said, “We know first-hand of Options’ never-ending dedication to helping people find stability in their lives and providing them with the tools they need to move forward.

Thank you to Options for this honor, but the real honor goes to the staff of Options in recognition of the tremendous support they’ve given to the Long Island community for 40 years. I applaud you all.”

Options also recognized the contributions of honoree Brian Rooney, Senior Vice President, Mutual of America, and active supporter of area nonprofit organizations.

“While Brian lends his support to multiple organizations, he is special to us,” said Yolanda Robano-Gross.

“He recognizes the needs of nonprofit organizations and acts – by volunteering and through financial support.

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Cole whenever possible. I feel privileged to have him in our corner.”

In his acceptance speech, Brian Rooney credited his parents with “teaching him the right thing to do,” and acknowledged the staff at Options for Community Living, for their compassion and kindness. Addressing the audience Brian said, “This is why I am so proud to support Options and the amazing work accomplished by their employees.”

The Gala also celebrated retiring founding board member Michael McClain who encouraged everyone to “remain vigilant” as advocates for those in need of assistance, and a moving testimonial was provided by Options’ employee Michele M. Michele is a resident in Options’ supportive housing and works as a peer specialist helping support others in their recovery from mental illness.

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Michael McClain with Judy Simoncic experience, Michele said, “Options has played a pivotal role in both my personal and professional life. I continue to receive the support I need from Options staff and in turn, I can provide support and encouragement to others facing their own struggles.

Back in 2017, I had no hope, no vision, no sense of selfworth. But with my family, my treatment team, and Options, I have been able to not only survive, but thrive.

And isn’t that what life is all about?”

About Options for Community Living, Inc. Established in 1982, Options for Community Living, Inc. operates residential programs for adults recovering from mental illness, care coordination services for adults and children with chronic health conditions, and housing and services for homeless people with disabilities and/or HIV/

AIDS. Options’ mission to assist people to live independently and with dignity in the community has grown through the years to serve more than 2,400 adults and children annually.

For more information about Options for Community Living, Inc., please visit their website at http://optionscl.org or call 631.361.9020.

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Meet the Reboli Center’s May Artisan: Chris Wagner, Chainsaw Carveing Connoisseur

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Chris Wagner was born and raised on Long Island and resides in West Sayville.

He is a trained chef and director of food services at a health care facility. It was while that he was working as a chef and researching ice sculpting that he added another dimension to his career. He was enamored by the technique of carving, all be it a bit dangerous, but was compelled to learn the trade. In the summer of 2013 he spent several days learning the basic techniques with wellknown carver Barre Pinske at his studio in Vermont.

He left with a new creative side job and a love of the medium.

Over the years he developed his craft and was able to establish a shop at a local firewood distribution center – provided with a continuous source of discarded wood and an area

conducive to the level of noise he generates during his creative process.

Chris Wagners’s statues are primarily animals, very detailed oriented. His pieces are carved with a massive blade. He brings birds and animals to life in a variety of woods. When completed, he uses a blowtorch to burn a smooth finish on each design. This technique illustrates the natural grain in the wood and adds a depth to each piece. To withstand inclement weather, the final step is to stain the work after a relief cut is installed in the back of the sculpture to preserve the wood. Consequently, with chainsaw carving, no two pieces are alike so each one is a one-of-a kind original work of art. He does accept commissions, so please contact The Reboli Center.

According to Chris, “I am familiar with Joe

Reboli’s work and he was an amazing artist. I am so honored and thankful to be able to show my work in a museum named for him.” Lois Reboli, president and founder of The Reboli Center said, “This is the first time we have had a chainsaw carving sculptor as our artisan of the month.

We are so proud to feature his unique and whimsical work. It is a wonderful addition to our current “Bloom” and floral exhibit at the Center. We hope everyone will be as thrilled with his sculptures as we are.”

The Reboli Center is located at 64 Main Street in Stony Brook, and is open Tuesday – Saturday from 11am to 5pm and on Sunday 1pm to 5pm.

Admission is free and for more information, please call 631-751-7707.

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The Jazz Loft To Benefit From A Wide Variety Of Grants The Jazz Loft in Stony Brook will be benefiting from numerous grants in 2022 that will fund a variety of educational programming and music events. One grant will partner the Jazz Loft with the Helping Hand Mission in Huntington Station for a free concert at the Huntington Assembly of God, located at 1700 New York Avenue, in Huntington Station.

“We are filled with gratitude that this funding will assist us in providing some new and exciting opportunities to bring more live music into the lives of more and more people,” said Jazz Loft Founder Thomas Manuel.

The Huntington Station concert is funded by a $3,000 Restart New York grant. Restart NY Regrants are offered as part of NYSCA’s Recovery Fund Initiative meant to help support New York’s return to live performance and in-person events.

“This grant will enable the Jazz Loft to bring music to a community that may not ordinarily have the access or resources to experience it,” said Manuel.

Manuel said he will be presenting the Jazz Loft’s program Operation Creole Love Song, featuring a six-piece ensemble band, performing a mix of traditional Haitian music, along with Cuban and American jazz. The free concert is scheduled for June 14 at 7 p.m. at Huntington Assembly of God, located at 1700 New York Avenue, in Huntington Station.

Jazz Loft to benefit from gifts & grants for programming •The Loft School of Jazz has received a $10,000 award from the philanthropic foundation of Long Island singing legend Billy Joel and his wife, Alexis. The grant will be used for tuition assistance scholarships for students in the jazz program. The Loft

School of Jazz is a college preparatory program for young jazz musicians and gives them the opportunity to advance their improvisation, ensemble and musicianship skills and broaden their musical horizons with the guidance of an exceptional and devoted faculty at the Jazz Loft.

“We are absolutely thrilled and filled with gratitude to Billy and Alexis Joel and The Joel Foundation for this grant which will enable us to offer tuition assistance scholarships to students in need,” said Manuel.

Loft School of Jazz Assistant Director Chris Donohue said that the grant will allow the school to offer full and partial scholarships to approximately 10 students who exhibit financial need.

•Music programming at the Jazz Loft will also benefit from two new grants in 2022: A new foundation grant from the Paige and Otto Marx, Jr. Foundation will go towards programming, including two special performances of Duke Ellington’s Far East Suite on Thursday, June 2 and Friday, June 3.

The Far East Suite is a 1967 concept album by Ellington, inspired by his group’s 1963 tour of Asia.

Ellington and longtime collaborator Billy Strayhorn wrote the compositions. The album won the Grammy Award in 1968.

•A gift from the Herbert M. and Naomi R. Leavitt Family Charitable Trust will sponsor a July 7 performance by the Jazz Loft Big Band.

•A gift from the Zoe Oka Living Trust will sponsor a July 2 performance by Vince Giordano and the Night Hawks. Bandleader Giordano will be bringing his vintage-style 1920s/30s music to the Loft for one night only. Giordano’s credits include many high-profile TV and movie music projects, including

Boardwalk Empire; and the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

He’s also worked with musical legends, including Elvis Costello, Patti Smith, St. Vincent, Regina Spektor, Neko Case, Liza Minnelli, Leon Redbone and Rufus Wainwright.

• The annual John Monteleone: Art of the Guitar Festival scheduled for August 11-13 will be sponsored in part by generous gifts from James D’Addario; Chris Paradyz; Dan Oliveri; and Leslie Evers.

• Douglas Elliman real estate agents Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon are once again generous sponsors of a Summer Music Series, that will include performances for this year’s John Monteleone: Art of the Guitar Festival (August 11-13) and the Harbor Jazz Festival, (September 21-24.) The Summer Music Series will bring such world-known jazz artists as Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, John Pizzarelli and Peter Cincotti.

National Recognition For Nassakeag Student-Writer Nassakeag Elementary School sixth grader Emily Kral won fourth place in the National InvestWrite competition for the Stock Market Game.

InvestWrite is the literacy component of the Stock Market Game. Students have the opportunity to write an essay between 400 to 900 words in response to a prompt. Emily wrote an essay in response to the following prompt: “Think

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Her comprehensive essay earned her the spot of fourth-place winner in the National grade 6-8 division.

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With Memorial Day And The Summer Months Approaching, NFPA Offers Safe Grilling Tips And Recommendations To Help Reduce Fires And Injury Often considered the unofficial kick-off to summer, Memorial Day weekend typically includes lots of celebrations and cookouts, often with grilling as a focal point. As the holiday, and summer months, grow closer, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reminds everyone of basic safety tips to grill and celebrate safely.

Fire departments responded to an average of 10,600 home fires annually involving grills, hibachis, or barbecues according to NFPA’s research from 20142018. This includes 4,900 structure fires and 5,700 outside or unclassified fires. These fires resulted in an annual average of 10 civilian deaths, 160 civilian injuries, and $149 million in direct property damage.

The peak months for grilling fires are July (18 percent), June (15 percent), May (13 percent), and August (12 percent), though grill fires occur year-round. Leading causes of grill fires include failing to clean the grill, the heat source being located too close to combustible

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Port Jefferson SD To Hold Special Meeting To Discuss Capital Bond Projects The Port Jefferson School District will hold a special board of education meeting for community members to discuss the proposed capital bond projects slated for a December

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Miller Place Daisies Show Their Green Thumbs At Andrew Muller Primary School Rows of pink tulips and multicolored pansies adorn the entrance to Andrew Muller Primary School thanks to a group of the school’s students in Girl Scouts/Daisy Troop 960.

The young Scouts planted the spring flowers, which were donated by local garden center GardenWorx LI, at the entranceway of their elementary school to celebrate spring and spread joy to their teachers and classmates as they enter and leave the building.

“I’m so proud of these girls for creating such a beautiful display for staff and students to see as they come and go to school. What a great way to welcome the new season and give back to the Miller

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The project is part of the Girl Scout’s commitment to make their community and the world a better and more beautiful place. Through the beautification effort, the Scouts completed their Flower and Garden Journey badges. Earning the Flower and Garden Journey badge includes exploring the world of gardening, starting a mini garden at home, learning about composting and learning how insects like ladybugs and bees help flowers grow. Daisy Scouts also take a field trip to a public garden and talk to a gardener or beekeeper.

Once all the above is completed, Scouts earn three leadership awards – the Watering Can Award, Golden Honey Bee Award and Amazing Daisy Award. Then, Scouts plan a “Take Action” project that involves bringing what they learned to their community through a beautification project.

Students who contributed to the project at Andrew Muller Primary School and earned their badges included Molly Samonas, Jessie Maldonado, Delaney Kruse, Ellie Jackowski, Hailey Fisher, McKenna Stingo, Sadie Pachter, Elaina Giannino, Lylah Anschel, Lilah Ebert and Addie Lafler.

DAISIES SHOW THEIR GREEN THUMBS - Andrew Muller Primary School students in Girl Scouts/Daisy Troop 960 recently planted tulips and pansies in the entrance of the elementary school to welcome spring and complete their Flower and Garden Journey badges. Photo courtesy of the Miller Place School District

History is in the making with the Port Jefferson School District fielding its first varsity girls golf team. With little participation in high school softball the last few years, the district was seeking ways to increase female participation in athletics during the spring season. This paved the way for the golf team. Earl L. Vandermeulen High School physics teacher as well as the girls varsity volleyball and basketball coach Charles Hafner helped to spearhead the program.

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All 18 members of the golf team – Aiden Barrett, Annie Byrne, Lauren Calendrille, Gwen Connell, Ava Cooper, Lina DeLeo, Petra Kundic, Maddy Matvya, Annie McKeown, Angelina Orofino, Kiki Parmegiani, Julia Perrotta, Sophie Peterson, Ava Reilly, Tabitha Schully, Sophia Wennerod, Amy Whitman

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PSEG Foundation Awards United Way Of Long Island $45,000 Grant For Its Vetsbuild Program The PSEG Foundation has awarded United Way of Long Island a $45,000 grant toward VetsBuild, a program which provides career training and employment opportunities for Long Island veterans and their families. The grant will make possible a hands-on education in green construction for 25 veterans as they work to transform the United Way of Long Island headquarters in Deer Park, New York, into a Net Zero building that produces as much energy as it uses.

Veterans will shadow licensed construction professionals to help install more than 550 PV Panels at the United Way of Long Island facility, gaining experience that will help them find employment in the growing field of renewable energy, which is expected to support thousands of new jobs over the next five years.

“PSEG is proud to be a long-time supporter of United Way of Long Island,” said Calvin Ledford Jr. President PSEG Foundation. “We are always looking for ways to foster sustainability and economic empowerment in the communities we serve and the VetsBuild program is especially important to us to expand the workforce of professionals who design, build, and implement renewable energy in our region. By harnessing the talent of veterans and reducing barriers to skilled employment by culturally diverse, underserved people, we all reap the rewards.”

“Our thanks to PSEG for providing this important grant,” said Theresa A. Regnante, President and CEO of United Way of Long Island. “The VetsBuild program will not only provide workforce development training to connect veterans with the confidence and skills needed to obtain employment, but will also help lower utility costs for United Way, allowing us to reinvest the savings into programs and services which will directly impact the needs of our Long Island neighbors.”

Upon completion of the project, United Way’s headquarters will serve as a community education hub for interactive learning on Net Zero Energy systems and technologies. Tours will be available for local companies and nonprofits organizations who are considering converting to Net Zero. Expanding on its relevance to the community, in times of natural disasters, the building will be transformed into a Command Center in collaboration with the Volunteer Organization Active in Disaster (VOAD).

VetsBuild participants will also receive training at United Way’s E3 SmartBuild Training Center, a state-of-the art facility

PSEG FOUNDATION AWARDS UNITED WAY $45,000 GRANT Photo (l to r) United Way’s Rick Wertheim, SVP Housing and Green Initiatives; PSEG Long Island’s Michael Voltz, Director, Energy Efficiency and Renewables; VetsBuild participants, Datrelle I., US Navy veteran, Matt K., US Air Force veteran and Caleb D, US Army veteran; United Way’s Stephen Muzyka, Director of Training and Vocational Services; PSEG Foundation’s Maria Spina, Manager Corporate Citizenship; and United Way’s Craig Fligstein, Chief Grants Officer.

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“PSEG Long Island employees have a long history of supporting the United Way and the organizations it serves,” said Peggy Keane, interim president and COO of PSEG Long Island. “We are committed to helping our communities thrive, and this grant will do just that by helping more than two dozen veterans install solar panels, develop new job skills, and a build a brighter future for their families.

We are so happy to be able to make this possible with our partners at United Way.” A signature program of the United Way of Long Island, VetsBuild provides career training, employment and wrap-around services to veterans who have served post 2001 and seek a career path. The program combines formal education with on-thejob training and engages local businesses and unions to hire graduates.

To learn more about United Way of Long Island’s VetsBuild program, visit: www.unitedwayli.org/vetsbuild.

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United Way of Long Island advances the common good, creating opportunities for a better life for all by focusing on three key building blocks; health, education and financial stability. It is our priority to create equity across Long Island by investing in partnerships, helping the most vulnerable and at risk through organizations and programs that demonstrate raising the bar for fairness and equal access to services. For more information about United Way of Long Island, please visit UnitedWayLI.org, or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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