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Rocky Point High School students Natalie Armioia, Jaden Arocho, Jamielyn Davi, Tyler DeFilippis, Christian Garske, Rozlin Genc, Christopher Hlatky, Kylie Modine, Hannah Schappert, Michael Schwamb, James Shackelford, Marco Tanza,

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Academic Honors For 14 Rocky Point Students

Rocky Point High School Student-Athlete Honors

Gianna Amendola – soccer, All-State 1st Team Lindsey Lucia – soccer, All-State 3rd Team Victoria Curreri – soccer, All-County Alexandra Kelly – soccer, All-County Cody Miller – football, All-County Halley Fusco –

gymnastics, All-County Shaun Sander – soccer, All-County Academic Marques Cantone – football, 1st Team AllDivision Marykate Abernathy – soccer, All-Division Megan Loeser – soccer, All-Division Alexandra Kelly – soccer, All-Division Academic Lily Resciniti – soccer, All-Division Academic Shane McDonald – soccer, All-Conference Matthew Sloane – soccer, All-Conference Tyler Moeller – football, 2nd Team All-Division Liam Reisinger – football, 2nd Team AllDivision Jayden White – football,

2nd Team All-Division Halle Rau – gymnastics, All-League and Scholar Athlete Isabel Bellport – tennis, All-League Michael Burke – soccer, All-League Andrew Crandall – soccer All-League Samantha Friello – tennis, All-League Chloe Graham – volleyball, All-League Victor Huff – boys crosscountry, All-League Kylie Modine – volleyball, All-League Michael Nofi – golf, AllLeague Julia Matthews – gymnastics, All-League

PORT JEFFERSON NAMES NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES Four students from Earl L. Vandermeulen High School have been accepted into the National Honor Society. The district congratulates Grace Chambers, Jedd Kronberg, Caelan Schretzmayer and Michael Tesser for pledging to uphold the purpose and principles of the society, including scholarship, leadership, service and character. Their efforts in inspiring others to be exemplary citizens and to share and spread the National Honor Society legacy throughout their post-high school careers is to be commended.

From left, Port Jefferson students Caelan Schretzmayer, Michael Tesser, Jedd Kronberg and Grace Chambers. Photo courtesy of the Port Jefferson School District

LONG ISLAND EMPLOYEE OF DISTINCTION - Jefferson’s Ferry Life Enrichment Program Manager Katharine Fallon was recognized for the high quality of her work by the New York Chapter of LeadingAge New York with its prestigious Employee of Distinction Award. Here, Fallon (center) is recognized by Jefferson’s Ferry President and CEO Bob Caulfield and Vice President of Residential Life Linda Kolakowski during a ceremony at the Life Plan Community.

Katharine Fallon, Life Covid. when socialization was Enrichment Program “Kathy Fallon has been minimal,” added Vice Manager at Jefferson’s an exemplary employee President of Resident Life Ferry Life Plan Community from her first day on the Linda Kolakowski. “Kathy in South Setauket, was job, and the work that put together outstanding recently recognized for the she’s done over the last programming that was high quality of her work 18 months has not only provided via our in-house by the New York Chapter been phenomenal—it’s television channel. The of LeadingAge New York. been indispensable to the programming was wellFallon was awarded its wellbeing of our residents,” rounded, diverse, relevant, prestigious Employee of explained Jefferson’s Ferry and current while focusing Distinction Award for Long President and CEO Bob on mind, body, spirit, Island. LeadingAge is the Caulfield. cultural and education.” professional organization “Most importantly,” Fallon’s community of the senior service Caulfield continued, “Kathy activities are many and industry.

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The Reboli Center “Celebrates The Season” With New Holiday Exhibit

John Mansueto, Frozen in Time The Reboli Center for Art and History in Stony Brook presents its winter holiday exhibit, “Celebrate the Season,” through January 23, 2022. The show will feature the artwork of a variety of artists, including paintings by the late artist, Joseph Reboli, the Setauket-based artist for whom the Center is named. “We are thrilled to have so many Long Island artists in the show,” said Lois Reboli, a founder of the Reboli Center.

To date, participating artists include: Mireille Bellajonas; Lucille Betti-Nash; Grainne de Buitlear; Al Candia; Donna Crinnian; Julie Doczi; David Ebner; Pamela Herbst; Tyler Hughes; Melissa Imossi; Joanne Liff; John Mansueto; Esther Marie; Jim Molloy; Dan O’Sullivan; Vicki Sawyer; Gia Schifano; Carl

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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 631751-7707.

Be sure to visit the Center’s website In addition, the Reboli at www.ReboliCenter.org Center’s Design Shop will for holiday hours, pop-up once again be the envy of shops and special events.

Santa’s workshop as it is decorated for the holidays and filled with beautiful and handcrafted gifts for people of all ages. In the seasonally-festive shop, Let us know about your you will find jewelry, felted-ornaments, artisan honors, awards, promotions crafts, art books, children’s and other announcements. toys, scarves, mittens, hats, They are always welcome. prints and more. Reboli Photos can be emailed as well. gift certificates are Send them to editorial@ also available in any longislandmediagroup.com.

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• How people with ASD make wonderful employees and how to hire and integrate them as part of your team • De-escalation techniques and behaviors to avoid • Effective communication techniques to help keep their anxiety level down • Strategies to help them cope with any situation Their trainings also have someone with ASD attending for role playing scenarios and interaction. Upon completion of the course, you will be more confident in identifying ASD behaviors, understanding effective engagement and communication techniques, and successfully interacting with someone with ASD. Your business, organization, daycare, etc. will be deemed Autism friendly.

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To gain greater input from stakeholders and plan for the upcoming 20222023 fiscal school year, the Three Village Central School District will be forming a Budget Advisory Committee.

The committee will be comprised of district administrators, community members and one student representative. The BAC will be chaired by Deputy Superintendent, Jeffrey Carlson.

Residents interested in joining are asked to submit their names and contact information to bacresident@3villagecsd.org

by Monday, Dec. 13. Should more than 12 community residents express interest in participating on the BAC, a public lottery will occur on Dec. 15 at the board of education meeting to select the names of those who will serve on the committee this year.

Students in their senior year of high school are requested to submit their names and contact information to bacstudent@3villagecsd. org by Monday, Dec. 13. The student representative will be selected at the Dec. 15 board of education meeting.

It is anticipated that the committee will meet on the following dates beginning in January. If you plan to participate, it is expected everyone will attend all scheduled meetings.

Tuesday, Jan. 11 – 7:00 pm Wednesday, Feb. 2 – 6:00 pm Wednesday, Feb. 16 – 7:00 pm Thursday, March 10 – 6:00 pm Tuesday, March 22 – 7:00 pm Tuesday, April 5 – 6:00 pm Thank you for your interest and support.

Cold Water, Warm Hearts: Port Jefferson Students Take The Polar Plunge

Members of the Earl L. Vandermeulen High School’s Varsity Club participated in the Town of Brookhaven’s Polar Plunge recently held at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai.

The 25 students and coadvisers Deirdre Filippi and Jesse Rosen raised more than $4,500, which will help to sponsor 18 Special Olympics young athletes for the year.

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members annually engage in projects centered around athletics and work to help others while challenging themselves in the process.

They also run schoolorganized events and activities that help to raise money for various serviceminded organizations.

The school district thanks Mrs. Filippi and Mr. Rosen and students Joey Aronica, Emma Batter, Matthew

Buonomo, Dante Cangemi, Alex Carlson, Christina Carlson, Kate Carlson, Caitlyn Cobb, Kayla Daily, Luke Filippi, Savannah Florio, Lola Idir, Jenna Jacobs, Lilli Kircher, Annie Maier, Christopher Mark, Anna Matvya, Rose MelikerHammock, Angelina Orfino, Abby Rolfe, Cami Spiller, Amy Whitman and Ryan Whiffen for their efforts.

MPHS Teacher Of 22 Years Selected As Honorary NHS Member This year, the Miller Place High School National Honor Society (NHS) Chapter selected Mr. Beyersdorfer, aka Mr. B., as its honorary member for his commitment to teaching and helping his students with their education and application processes. Mr. B. has been teaching at Miller Place High School for 22 years. He is currently a Global History teacher for 9th and 10th grade students, and strives to help his students learn, grow, and meet their full potential.

According to his students, Mr. B. takes time out

of his day to meet with students, offer extra help sessions, and write letters of recommendation for college bound seniors. His students say he frequently checks in with past students in the hallways to see how they are doing and asks about future college or career plans.

In addition to being a teacher, Mr. B. is involved in extracurricular activities at Miller Place High School.

He is the coach of the varsity badminton team, as well as keeper of the scorebook at basketball games. Mr. B’s commitment to Miller Place High School and his students

is demonstrated through his numerous extracurricular activities and commitment to help all students who pass through his classroom.

Honorary NHS membership grants to the recipient all of the privileges of membership without the obligations associated with active member status.

Honorary membership can be awarded to school officials, principals, teachers, NHS advisers, or other adults in recognition of achievement and/or outstanding service rendered to the school in keeping with the purposes of the National Honor Society.

STUDENTS TAKE THE POLAR PLUNGE - Members of the Earl L. Vandermeulen High School’s Varsity Club participated in the Town of Brookhaven’s Polar Plunge recently held at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai. The 25 students and co-advisers Deirdre Filippi and Jesse Rosen raised more than $4,500, which will help to sponsor 18 Special Olympics young athletes for the year. Photo courtesy of Port Jefferson School District

Collaborative Beach Cleanup Members of the Port Jefferson School District’s Leo Club and Environmental Club joined forces on a November weekend to head to the local waterfront, for not just an ordinary beach outing but a cleanup of the shoreline at Port Jefferson’s East Beach.

Along with Leo Club advisers Brian Chalmers and Eva Grasso and

Environmental Club adviser Jonathan Maletta, the students met at the end of Crystal Brook Hollow Road in Port Jefferson’s Harbor Hills, which meanders into East Beach.

They worked together collecting various debris and discussing the source of debris found.

The community service event was sponsored by the Village of Port Jefferson

and Coastal Steward Long Island’s Adopt a Beach Program.

“The event was wellregarded as a way to encourage more leadership roles in the community, sharing pride and responsibility as well as a greater understanding of local environmental issues,” Chalmers said.

COLLABORATIVE BEACH CLEANUP - Members of the Port Jefferson School District’s Leo Club and Environmental Club joined forces on a November weekend to head HONORARY NHS MEMBER - Mr. Beyersdorfer has been selected as the NHS honorary to the local waterfront, for not just an ordinary beach outing but a cleanup of the shoreline member this year for his commitment to teaching and helping his students with their at Port Jefferson’s East Beach. Pictured: Port Jefferson School District’s Leo Club and education and application processes. Photo courtesy of Miller Place School District Environmental Club members. Photo courtesy of the Port Jefferson School District

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Being a military spouse, Jodi Still traveled a lot and lived in many places. One home was on a small farm, where a family of mice also took up residence in the chicken coop. According to Jodi, “I was fascinated with the little creatures. About 12 years ago, I brought a colony of mice to life in several children’s stories.

It was then that I started to create and make the felt mice. I decorate some according to the season and others are engaged in activities that humans also perform.”

Jodi has a bachelor’s in design from Buffalo State College. That proved to be an asset in creating A Mouse in the House, her collection of felt mice and ornaments. She became so enthralled with working FOR THE LOVE OF ANIMALS - Rocky Point Middle School students and their with mice that she is donations for Patchogue-based Almost Home Animal Rescue and Nesconset-based planning to publish her Paws of War. Photo courtesy of the Rocky Point School District

JODI STILL first book about the ones she has created, as well do her own watercolor illustrations.

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The Port Jefferson School District congratulates students Olivia Schlegel, Kate Sommerstad and Brennyn Veit for qualifying for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Girls Swim Championships which were recently held at Ithaca College.

Kate finished fifth in the 200-yard freestyle and third in the 500-yard freestyle.

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of her best times in the 200 IM. “Although our numbers for swimming are small, Port Jeff’s performance is always big at the championship events,” Athletic Director Adam Sherrard said. “I look forward to watching Olivia perform at a high level at the state championship again next year and reading about Kate and Brennyn’s success swimming at the collegiate level.”

NYSPHSAA SWIM CHAMPIONSHIP - The Port Jefferson School District congratulates students Olivia Schlegel, Kate Sommerstad and Brennyn Veit for qualifying for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Girls Swim Championships which were recently held at Ithaca College. From left, Port Jefferson School District’s Olivia Schlegel, Brennyn Veit and Kate Sommerstad. Photo courtesy of the Port Jefferson School District

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United Way of Long Island is being funded to support effective community outreach centered on communities of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) in order to share accurate, culturally appropriate information about the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines as well as link adults to vaccine services. United Way, with funding through the CDC Foundation, will work to increase local COVID-19 vaccination rates through the initiative You Call the Shots—Protecting Communities, Empowering Families and Stopping Myths.

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United Way of Long Island’s You Call the Shots will focus its work in six communities designated by New York State as high priority for increasing vaccination rates: Elmont, Hempstead, Freeport, Huntington Station, Brentwood and Bay Shore. The organization will utliize its existing partnerships with corporate entities, government, labor, community leaders, school systems, health providers and over 100 funded communitybased agencies to increase vaccine confidence and uptake through: Bilingual community navigators who will connect Long Islanders to vaccination sites and providers. They will visit and speak with residents about the importance and safety of vaccines, while providing information on vaccination sites and availability.

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Leveraging trusted community-level spokespersons to provide consistent, factual and compelling science-based messages in support of vaccination. Spokespersons will be trained on COVID-19 facts and equipped with compelling scientific information to engage with residents and diseminate information through local media outlets, social media, faith-based venues, community events and other community-based, culturally appropriate venues.

Building trust with community members to address the concerns people have about COVID-19. To increase confidence in and encourage vaccination, United Way of Long Island spokespersons and health care partners will help combat misinformation, stop myths and build public trust through community outreach and education forums.

Funding for this effort is made possible through a subaward from the CDC Foundation and is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) financial assistance award totaling $25,660,048 with 100 percent funding from CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CDC/HHS or the U.S. Government.

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The Port Jefferson School District boys crosscountry team of Brendan Capodanno, Teppei Fukuto, Gray Joyner, Andrew Schretzmayer, Ryan Sommerstad, Carman Stanton and Colin Veit recently competed against the top teams of all 11 sections in the state in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association

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Besides being well-known news broadcasters, Geraldo Rivera, Bill O’Reilly and Sean Hannity also have a deep respect for, and willingness to help Life’s WORC (www. lifesworc.org), a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism through its residential, community and trust services. The organization, which this year is celebrating its 50th anniversary, recently received $50,000 each from these prominent media professionals.

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SUFFOLK ZONE 6 - NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS - WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 8, 2021 - DECEMBER 21, 2021 • WWW.LONGISLANDMEDIAGROUP.COM

3 Colors / 2 Sizes Blooming All Winter Long

Fresh Cut Christmas Trees

117 Hallock Avenue Port Jefferson Station (Corner of Rt. 112 & 25A)