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March 23, 2017

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Middle Country’s student standouts

BOE names district’s students of the month for March

‘Jekyll & Hyde’ at the Engeman Also: ‘Beauty & the Beast’ hits local theaters, ‘Argyle Fox’ book review

Students at center stage Selden’s Middle Country Public Library shows off local art — A3

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Seagulls rest on the shore of Lake Ronkonkoma. file photo by desirée Keegan

The home available is similar to the Cote family’s house next door. The Cote family’s house was the 11th home built in the area for returning veterans.

Home for returning vets available in Miller Place VFW Post 6249 Commander Joe Cognitore and Landmark Properties owner Mark Baisch invite returning veterans to apply for a home in Miller Place. Applicants can send a bio and a certificate of release or discharge from active duty form

to Cognitore at vfw6249@yahoo.com or Baisch at deb12landmark@gmail.com. It is the duo’s 12th home for returning vets. For additional information, call Cognitore at 631-873-8272 or Debbie Baisch at 631744-5900, ext. 12.

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A word about our March 30 issue Periodically, Times Beacon Record News Media will expand on important, timely local issues that have the potential to impact the area in the present and future. Next week’s issue will be dedicated entirely to climate change and its future effects on the Long Island in the coming years. In the March 30 issue, we will examine the Island’s future outlook from a variety of angles and from a wide array of voices

in the hopes of creating a conversation. Unless timely news breaks, climate change (and sports) will encompass the full issue. We hope you’ll read the issue and join us in that conversation on our website, across our social media platforms or in letters to the editor. Letters regarding climate change submitted before March 28 could appear in the issue. — THe TBR ediToRiaL STaff

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Artists unite at MCPL’s annual Teens Create Photos from Middle Country Public Library

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The seventh annual Teens Create art show at the Middle Country Public Library opened March 13 at the Selden location. More than 100 teen artists and their families from the Middle Country Central School District were invited to attend an opening reception in a café-inspired setting and view the artwork. The pieces, some seen clockwise from above, will remain on display in the building’s Teen Resource Center until April 10. The art display is a collaboration between the Middle Country Public Library and the Middle Country Central School District art teachers.

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Photos from Middle Country school district

Across from left, David Ebanks, Michael Barnum, Abigail Jones and Logan Aybar were named Middle Country school district’s students of the month for March.

Middle Country intellects make their mark By DEsiréE KEEgAn desiree@tbrnewspapers.com The Middle Country Central School District honored students of the month for March at a recent Board of Education meeting. Centereach High School senior David Ebanks, Newfield High School senior Michael Barnum, Dawnwood Middle School sixth-grader Abigail Jones and Selden Middle School sixth-grader Logan Aybar were recognized for their academic and athletic achievements, perseverance and positive attitudes. “Each month, it brings all of us here at Middle Country Central School District such joy to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our students,” Superintendent of Schools Roberta Gerold said. “Watching our students grow brings an overwhelming feeling of fulfillment. Their successes here are just the

beginning, and we can’t wait to watch all they accomplish in the months and years to come.” Ebanks was chosen for his academic excellence and consistent “can-do” attitude — even in the face of obstacles. Teachers and administrators have recognized him as a respectful young man who walks around the school with a smile on his face, brightening the days of all who interact with him. Despite his wide range of successes academically and in extracurricular activities, he has remained humble. Last month, he was honored during the Town of Brookhaven’s Black History Month celebration, recognizing him for his outstanding academic accomplishments throughout his high school career. Ebanks continued to thrive academically even while challenging himself by enrolling in college-level statistics and English courses during the current school year. Due to his hard work, he will graduate

this June with an Advanced Regents diploma. Ebanks has also left an invaluable mark on Centereach High School through his efforts as a peer tutor and his active role in the Bible club. Barnum’s journey during his time at Newfield has been one of great success and resilience. Following his freshman and sophomore year achievements, both in the classroom and on the basketball court, he received unimaginable news in March 2015. He was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He spent the next 11 months keeping up with his academics through home teaching — even while facing intense chemotherapy treatment. His diagnosis never altered his steadfast commitment to his studies and trajectory of excellence. He is in remission, and will be graduating on time this June with a potential to graduate with over 18 college credits. During her first two quarters of middle

school, Abigail has maintained a 98 GPA, with high honor distinction, and is an active member of jazz band and art club. Outside of school, she finds time to participate in dance, Girl Scouts, volleyball and piano. Her favorite subject is science, because of the hands-on experiments and interaction with her peers. Logan’s academic excellence during his first two quarters as a middle school student earned him high honor roll. Although he enjoys all of his classes, his favorite class is math because he relishes the challenge of solving complex problems. He is an active participant of the science club and also enjoys attending after-school fitness intramurals. In his free time, Logan plays in soccer and basketball leagues and volunteers to prepare and deliver meals to homeless shelters. He is recognized as an attentive, genuine student who is a pleasure to have in class.

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A map of the rails to Trails project provided by the county’s Department of Public Works.

Rails to Trails meeting Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker (DMount Sinai) will host a public information meeting to discuss the proposed design for the Port Jefferson-Wading River Rails to Trails project. The date for the public meeting is: •April 5 at 6 p.m. at Miller Place High School, 15 Memorial Drive in Miller Place The proposed trail, a project that was spearheaded by Anker, is a 10-mile-long shared-use recreational path. The path will be built along the abandoned Long Island Rail Road right-of-way,

which currently is owned by the Long Island Power Authority. The trail will run through the hamlets of Port Jefferson Station, Mount Sinai, Miller Place, Sound Beach, Rocky Point, Shoreham, East Shoreham and Wading River. The meeting will give residents an opportunity to hear from the Suffolk County Department of Public Works regarding the plan for design and construction of the trail. For more information, contact Anker’s office at 631-854-1600.

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Miller Place video game store a haven for special needs kids By Kevin Redding Kevin@tbrnewspapers.com A local video game store sets itself apart from the rest by giving those with special needs, and their families, a night to call their own. When Shoreham resident Tristan Whitworth opened Game On, a retro video game and toy store in Miller Place, in 2015, he did so with a few personal missions in mind. Not only did he want to send his adult customers back to their childhood when they entered the door, he also wanted to provide a communityoriented haven for kids with common interests. He envisioned a place kids could hang out, be themselves and play their favorite games together, similar to the comic book stores and arcades he and his friends would rush to after school when growing up. So when Whitworth, 31, noticed that a majority of his loyal customers were kids, teens and young adults on the autism spectrum — all separately coming into the store with their families — he jumped at the opportunity to set up an event where they could all meet one another, make new friends and form a bond. “At first, I started a little trial thing here at the store on Fridays where we had pizza and I told certain families to just come in, play games and hang out with us [the staff],” he said. “The kids just started communicating with each other, and the parents started to communicate with each other. The kids exchanged phone numbers and even started having appointments to hang out. It blew my mind.” In October 2016, the trial gatherings officially became “The Autism Social Club & Game Night,” a once-a-month and completely free Game On event held at North Shore United Methodist Church in Wading River, where young people on the autism spectrum, as well as those with Down syndrome and other disabilities, can enjoy some independence and play a variety of games with their siblings, parents and friends old and new. On the last Friday of every month, Whitworth and members of the store’s staff venture to the church and set up tables, TV’s, and a wide range of game consoles from Super Nintendo to Sega Genesis to Playstation and Atari in a giant room for the game night, hosted between 7 and 9 p.m. Those who are sound-sensitive, or don’t like video games, can pick from a large selec-

Photos from Tristan Whitworth

Above and below left, Autism Social Club & game night attendees pose for photos, showing off their game On T-shirts. Below right, game On owner Tristan Whitworth plays a video game with a child. tion of board games like Trouble and Chutes and Ladders, and healthy foods, like fruit and hummus, are served to help boost better dietary habits. While about 10 kids showed up on the first night, Whitworth said there are up to 25 kids and parents that now attend and the event is only growing. “I love it, I’m obsessed,” Whitworth said of the event, for which he’s made T-shirts and a logo consisting of puzzle pieces inside a brain. “The biggest thing for me is to make sure [the kids] know they’re not alone. Some don’t have others they can relate to or have friends with common interests. At the last game night, four kids who had only met through this event organized their own little thing where they each brought in one video game and they sat in a circle and played with each other. The parents didn’t organize it, I had nothing to do with it, they just communicated with each other and that was awesome.”

Dani Sanford, a Game On employee and game night volunteer, said the event has been great for her younger sister, who has Down syndrome. “She socializes more, everyone there is so sweet to her, so welcoming and [friendly] and so my mom loves bringing her there,” Sanford said. “She usually just plays solitaire and games she can play by herself, but now, she’s actually looking forward to playing with other people.” Sound Beach resident Samantha Netburn and her four children have been going to Game On ever since it opened, developing a close friendship with Whitworth and being a huge reason the event was thought up in the first place. With two of her children — Jeremy, 15, and Summer, 14 — on the spectrum, Netburn said the family looks forward to the game night every month. “It’s really amazing, Tristan’s such a good with others is an even more connective expeguy and he’s so good to the kids...it’s nice rience than playing sports. Pastor Hal Low of North Shore United to get together and sit down with other kids and just have a good night for a few hours,” Methodist Church said as a father of two sons Netburn said. “It’s cute how the kids all have on the spectrum, he was quick to respond to these friendships now and look forward to Whitworth’s call asking to use the building to host the event. seeing each other. There “I was on board from are kids out there that the moment he came to don’t play with a lot of me with the idea,” Low kids and don’t know how said. “I know my sons look to...so they have this.” forward to it every month Summer, who spends and it’s an opportunity for most of her time at the them to socialize and have game night socializing fun in an environment and getting to know evwith their peers and other eryone, has broken out of people who are underher shy shell since attendstanding of autism.” ing the event. Whitworth said while “At Game On, I like to talk to new people and ask — Samantha Netburn he hopes to start up a second game night in the them questions like, ‘what school are you in?’ or ‘what kinds of stuff do future, he’s happy to have provided kids who you like to do?’ and it’s nice to talk to them love to get their “game on” with a place to go. Game On is located at 465 Route 25A. about themselves,” Summer said. Jeremy said he’s always gravitated towards For more information about Game On or the the older games because they “have a lot more game night, call 631-821-GAME (4263) or character” and rely heavily on “strategy and check them out on Facebook at www.facethinking,” and thinks playing video games book.com/gameonmpgamenight/.

‘It’s cute how the kids all have these friendships now and look forward to seeing each other. There are kids out there that don’t play with a lot of kids and don’t know how to...so they have this.’

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Police Blotter

Incidents and arrests March 14–March 21

Image from ReclaimNY website

A view of the main page of a piece of Reclaim NY’s Transparency Project.

Nonprofit launches site to rate, track transparency BY Alex PeTRoskI alex@tbrnewspapers.com

Working with this new site they can make proactive transparency a reality.” To input data, users must register with Transparency and honesty play a major an email address. When data is put into role in healthy democracies, and now New the system, it is vetted and sited prior York State municipalities will have a watch- to going live to avoid a “wild west” feel, dog tracking their effectiveness, providing according to Kellogg. The process of imfeedback publicly to concerned citizens, by puting data to extract a rating for municiconcerned citizens. palities has only just begun. Kellogg said it Last week, Reclaim New York, a non- will take time to have an all-encompassing partisan, nonprofit organization established collection of information. to “educate New Yorkers on issues like afIn May 2016, Port Jefferson Village and fordability, transparency and education,” Commack school district failed to comply launched a website designed to rate govern- with FOIL requests as part of the organizament accessibility and transparency based tion’s Transparency Project. on an index of recommendations. New York’s FOIL requires governments The site is part of the group’s New York and school districts respond to records reTransparency Project, an initiative launched quests within five business days, whether in 2016, which kicked off with 2,500 Free- with the information requested, a denial or dom of Information Law requests for basic an acknowledgement of the request. The expenditure information response needs to include to county, town and vilan estimated date when lage governments, as well one of the latter two will as school districts across occur. Denials can be apLong Island and the state. pealed but not allowed “This is an account“on the basis that the ability tool,” Reclaim New request is voluminous or York Communications Dithat locating or reviewing rector Doug Kellogg said. the requested records or “Anybody who wants providing the requested to help do something to copies is burdensome, make government more because the agency lacks accessible and accountsufficient staffing.” — Doug Kellogg able, go spend 30 minutes As part of a project it and input ratings.” dubbed the New York Transparency ProjThe new system allows citizens to grade ect, Reclaim New York sent 253 Freedom of local governments based on 29 indicators, Information requests to school districts and including whether contracts are posted municipalities on Long Island. It reported on the internet, there’s access to expendi- on its findings, saying that while many entiture records, notices of meetings and the ties complied with state guidelines on prominutes to the meetings are available and cessing such public records requests, and contact information is listed for elected of- after the findings were released, Port Jefficials. The municipalities will receive an ferson Village and Commack school district overall, objective grade. The grade will eventually complied with the requests. indicate which are transparent and lawEntities that it said complied included abiding, as budget information and records Suffolk County; Brookhaven, Smithtown access officers need to be publicly available. and Huntington towns; Belle Terre and “Citizens can hold their governments Lake Grove villages; and the Port Jefferaccountable at every level if they have the son, Kings Park, Huntington, Smithtown, right tools for the job,” executive director Mount Sinai, Miller Place and Rocky Point for the organization Brandon Muir said in school districts, among others. a statement. “This is a truly unprecedentTo become an evaluator for the website ed moment for New Yorkers who want to or to view data, visit www.reclaimnewyork. reclaim ownership of their government. org and click on the Transparency tab.

‘Anybody who wants to help do something to make government more accessible and accountable, go spend 30 minutes and input ratings.’

Burgers and beatings

Into the woods

Cracking down

At the helm

A 21-year-old man from Wyandanch took two cellphones from Five Guys restaurant on Nesconset Highway in Port Jefferson Station at about 3:30 p.m. March 15, according to police. He also punched another man in the face before exiting. At the same time and place, a 21-yearold woman from Port Jefferson kicked another woman in the face several times and smashed the victims face into the pavement, police said. The victim was transported to St. Charles Hospital for treatment of injuries. Both the man and woman were arrested and the man was charged with petit larceny and second-degree harassment. The woman was charged with third-degree assault.

At about 6:30 p.m. March 20, a 31-yearold man from Ronkonkoma was driving a 1997 Chevrolet on Pine Street in Port Jefferson Station when he was pulled over for a traffic stop, according to police. He possessed heroin and crack cocaine, police said. He was arrested and charged with two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Radio nowhere

In the rear of a home on Radio Avenue in Miller Place at about 7 p.m. March 20, a 24-year-old man from Medford had marijuana sitting on the backseat of a parked vehicle, according to police. He also had medication without a valid prescription, police said. He was arrested and charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Unlicensed driver

A 41-year-old man from Mount Sinai was driving a 2010 Ford on Griffin Drive in Mount Sinai at about 6:30 p.m. March 19 when he was pulled over for a traffic stop, according to police. Police discovered he was driving with a suspended license for a seventh time. He was arrested and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Street performer

At about 9 p.m. March 19, a 43-year-old man from Selden exited a car and walked into lanes of traffic on Route 97 in Selden, causing cars to have to come to a stop, according to police. He was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.

Library larceny

A 33-year-old man from Port Jefferson stole a wallet with identification from Comsewogue Public Library at about 1 p.m. March 18, according to police. He was arrested and charged with petit larceny.

Riding off into the sunset

Three dirt bikes were stolen from the yard of a home on Champlain Street in Terryville at about 9 a.m. March 17, according to police.

At about 6:30 p.m. March 20, a 24-yearold man from Coram was driving on Route 25A in Rocky Point when he was directed to stop by a police officer who turned on lights and sirens, according to police. The driver began to pull over, then accelerated and made a right turn onto Hunter Avenue, police said. He then failed to maintain his lane, went through a stop sign, accelerated and drove into the woods. In the woods, he and two other passengers fled the vehicle on foot and were eventually apprehended by police officers. The driver was arrested and charged with reckless driving and third-degree fleeing of a police officer in a motor vehicle.

Near the intersection of Helme Avenue and Henry Drive in Miller Place at about 4 p.m. March 19, a 24-year-old man from Miller Place possessed heroin and marijuana according to police. He was arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Employee benefits

A 24-year-old woman from Rocky Point who worked at Walmart in the Centereach Mall took cash from the register March 20, according to police. She was arrested and charged with petit larceny.

Friends like these

On five occasions between Jan. 30 and March 10, a 29-year-old man from Coram who worked at Home Depot on Pond Path in South Setauket allowed an acquaintance to take merchandise from the store and exit without paying, according to police. He was arrested March 17 and charged with five counts of petit larceny.

Colorful crime

A printer was stolen from Staples on Nesconset Highway in Stony Brook at about 5:40 p.m. March 19, according to police.

Home pharmacy

Assorted medication was stolen from CVS on Route 25A in Miller Place at about 1 p.m. March 18, according to police.

Missing money

A wallet was left in a 2016 Volkswagen which was brought to Mavis Tire on Route 25A in Mount Sinai March 17, and when it was returned cash was missing from the wallet, according to police.

Sawed off

A 27-year-old man from Farmingville stole five saw blades from Lowe’s Home Improvement on Nesconset Highway in Stony Brook at about 4:30 p.m. March 18, according to police. He was arrested and charged with petit larceny. — ComPIled BY Alex PeTRoskI

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Zeldin calls for Long Island Sound, Estuary Program funding

Congressman wants full funding of two programs, at least $36.5 million combined By Kevin Redding kevin@tbrnewspapers.com The quality of Long Island waters has been on the mind of elected officials from all levels of government recently, and a representative from the federal government has joined the fray, calling for more funding for two Environmental Protection Agency programs. “There’s much we can do to improve water quality in the Long Island Sound and National Estuary, and I’ll continue working in Congress to ensure our waterways are preserved for generations to come,” U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) said during a press conference March 13. Southold Town Council members and residents from the 1st Congressional District gathered at Veterans Memorial Park in Mattituck as Zeldin called on the federal government to fully fund at least $10 million to the Long Island Sound Study and $26.5 million to the National Estuary Program in its upcoming appropriations process at the end of April, and also to support the passage of the Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act. He said funding for the two EPA programs is essential to address urgent and challenging issues that threaten the ecological and economic well-being of Long Island’s coastal areas, such as nitrogen, harmful algae blooms and flooding or wetland loss. “Over the years, water quality around Long Island has suffered from pollution, overdevelopment and other negative impacts ... and I’m calling on my colleagues to make sure these programs are fully supported and funded, and certainly not eliminated,” Zeldin said, highlighting the significant impacts each of the programs have had on the region. The Long Island Sound is one of our natural treasures, the congressman said, and is a precious feature of the life, culture and economy of more than 9 million people living in the coastal communities around it. He voiced his admiration of the Long Island Sound Study for its dedication to water quality and wetlands restoration in addition to local conservation projects to restore beaches and protect wildlife.

‘I’m calling on my colleagues to make sure these programs are fully supported and funded, and certainly not eliminated.’

— Lee Zeldin

File photo above; photos below by Kevin Redding

Above, Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai, which is on the Long island Sound. Below, U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin speaks to locals while calling for federal funding for the Long island Sound and Peconic estuary during a press conference March 13. He called the National Estuary Program “an important EPA wetlands protection program for 28 estuaries in the U.S.,” two of which being the Long Island Sound and Peconic Bay. The program was established by the Clean Water Act in 1987 to provide grants to states where nationally significant estuaries are threatened. Zeldin said he will continue to work alongside Democrats and Republicans in the region to secure the funding as he did to stop President Barack Obama’s (D) proposed 22 percent cut to the Long Island Sound in 2016. The Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act, he said, was introduced at the last Congress by himself and former 3rd District U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) and will propose tens-of-millions of dollars in funding per year through 2020 for a water quality and shore restoration program. Zeldin plans to reintroduce the bill during this congressional session. Setauket Harbor Task Force Trustee George Hoffman voiced support for Zeldin and his call for funding to protect local waters. “With Congressman Zeldin’s strong advocacy and leadership, the Long Island Sound Study, a consortium of federal, state and environmental organizations has turned the corner on cleaning up the water in LI Sound and its harbors and bays,” he said. “Federal funding is critical to survival of this important and productive estuary.” Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell spoke briefly in response to Zeldin’s longtime presence in the area. “The people of the East End and people of the first [district] have made it clear time and time again that the environment is a top priority and the congressman has been a zealous advocate on behalf of us, on behalf of the environment, and on be-

half of our natural resources,” Russell said. “Time and time again, he’s disproved the myth that Republicans aren’t friends of the environment ... Republicans are and he is.” Councilman Bob Ghosio took to the podium to speak about the importance of the proposed funding. “Talking about nitrogen in the bays and creeks and knowing the Long Island Sound and estuaries [here], particularly in Southold are what drives our economy, our tourism, our jobs and our recreation, just tells me how important this is,” Ghosio said. “Getting the funds to keep this area healthy for the future — for my kids, my grandkids and generations thereafter is

very important to us.” When asked by a resident what he thinks of some of his Republican colleagues advancing toward eliminating EPA entirely, Zeldin reminded those in attendance he voted against a 17 percent cut to the EPA last year. “There are 535 members of Congress, all with very different ideologies and backgrounds and you get a whole lot of diversity on these issues and so I have a lot of colleagues who would support completely eliminating the EPA altogether,” Zeldin said. “But again, I voted against the 17 percent cut so to ask me how I feel about a 100 percent cut, there’s some precedent in it.”

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Changes in federal health care law will impact North Shore residents By Alex Petroski alex@tbrnewspapers.com

to deliver health policy analysis to the public, has created an interactive map on its website to illustrate the Republicans in Congress have estimated changes in premiums paid vowed to repeal and replace the and tax credits for several demoAffordable Care Act, commonly re- graphics from the ACA to the AHCA. Tax credits, or the amount a ferred to as Obamacare, since its inception in 2010, and after much taxpayer can offset what is owed adieu, a bill has finally been intro- in federal income tax, are a component of both the current health duced to take its place. The American Health Care care law and the proposed replaceAct has been met with opposition ment, though their implementation from both parties, while elected is very different. According to the map estimates, officials and hospia 27-year-old living tal administrators in Suffolk County weighed in on what making $30,000 per the changes might year would receive mean for North about 50 percent Shore residents. less in tax credits The most noin 2020 if the new table changes in bill became law. A the new health care 27-year-old makplan compared to ing $40,000 per the existing one year would see the include an eliminatax credit slashed tion of the individ— Kevin Dahill by only 14 percent, ual mandate, which but a $10,000 raise required all Americans to purchase health insurance would net that same 27-year-old an or be subject to a fine — a stick- approximate additional 52 percent ing point for many Republicans on in tax credits under the AHCA comObamacare; a cut of federal Medic- pared to the ACA. A 40-year-old Suffolk County aid funding for Planned Parenthood for one year; adjusting tax credits resident making $30,000 annually based on age instead of income; would receive 24 percent less in tax and shifting Medicaid expansion set credits, while a 40-year-old making forth by Obamacare to the discre- $50,000 would see a 128 percent tion of states instead of the federal boost in tax credits. Additionally, a 40-year-old making $75,000 angovernment, among many others. The Kaiser Family Foundation, a nually would receive $3,000 in tax nonprofit organization established credits — under Obamacare no tax credits would be received. Similarly, a Suffolk County resident who is aged at least 60 and earns $75,000 per year would receive a $4,000 tax credit under the proposed bill, despite being ineligible for a tax credit under Obamacare. A 60-year-old making $30,000 annually would receive a 2 percent increase in tax credits. U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley), who has said in the past he would like to maintain certain aspects of Obamacare, like allowing people aged 26 or younger to remain on their parents’ health plans and coverage for people with preexisting conditions, weighed in on the Republican plan in an emailed state-

‘This is bad news for New York. … We cannot support this legislation in its current form.’

LEGALS

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT & HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board at Brookhaven Town Office Complex, Town Auditorium, One Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York on 04/06/2017 at 6:00 pm, to consider enacting the following proposed amendment(s) to the Uniform Code of Traffic Ordinances of the Town of Brookhaven. Article VIII Section 33 entitled PARKING PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED AREAS is hereby amended by ADDITION of the following in the hamlet of SELDEN HIGHVIEW AVE NO PARKING ANY TIME BEG +/-160’ W/O CRESTWOOD AVE CONT W +/-50’ /N

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the kaiser Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization that analyzes health policies, has created an interactive map so Americans can compare changes in their premiums and tax credits from the Affordable Care Act to President Donald trump’s, on left, proposed American Health Care Act. ment through spokeswoman Jennifer DiSiena. DiSiena reiterated Zeldin’s stance on kids remaining on parents plans and coverage for individuals with preexisting conditions, though she added he believes a smooth transition from the ACA to the new plan is the most important thing. “Obamacare has resulted in higher premiums, higher deductibles, lost doctors and canceled policies, among many other challenges,” she said. “Deductibles are so high, many people now feel like they don’t even have insurance anymore. One-third of the counties in our country only have one option left under the exchange. That’s not choice. That’s a monopoly.” DiSiena also sought to dispel what she called misconceptions being perpetuated about the new bill and what the policy might do to people’s coverage. She said no one will be kicked off Medicaid under the new bill, premiums might rise in the short term but are expected to be 10 percent lower by 2026 than

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their current levels, and the claim by the Congressional Budget Office that 24 million Americans covered under Obamacare would lose coverage can be attributed to people who were forced to purchase health care opting to go without. DiSiena added Zeldin is generally supportive of the bill as written but intends to monitor proposed amendments. U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) was far less supportive during an interview on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” March 14. “We have to continue to point out that 24 million people are going to be kicked off, that their premiums are going to go up, that there’s a transfer of cutting taxes on the wealthiest Americans, and raising premiums on senior citizens and others,” he said in the interview. “This is really a life and death thing.” Suozzi’s office did not respond to a request for comment. Kevin Dahill, president and CEO of Suburban Hospital Alliance, an organization that represents the

advocacy interests of Long Island health systems including St. Catherine of Siena in Smithtown and St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, issued a statement regarding the House bill March 13. “The House bill neither truly repeals nor meaningfully replaces the Affordable Care Act,” Dahill said. “This is bad news for New York. … We cannot support this legislation in its current form.” Chief Medical Officer at Huntington Hospital Michael Grosso said in an email his facility will continue to hold itself to the highest standards regardless of the federal health care law. “That said, we must bear in mind as an informed citizenry that when effective, preventive health care is delayed or denied, society pays the price several times over,” Grosso said. The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the bill today, March 23. House Republicans introduced several amendments to the original legislation earlier this week.

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A look at what Trump’s budget draft could mean for LI Millions in cuts to federal programs North Shore residents use, senior and educational services By Victoria Espinoza victoria@tbrnewspapers.com President Donald Trump (R) presented his blueprint for the 2017-18 federal budget and if passed by Congress as it stands, it spells out cuts to programs on which North Shore residents depend. The draft includes more than $54 billion in cuts to federal programs and departments, with the biggest cuts to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. State, Labor and Agriculture departments. State officials on both sides of the aisle were quick to condemn cuts to the U.S. Department of Energy, to the tune of $1.7 billion or 5.6 percent less than last year’s funding, that could impact Brookhaven National Laboratory. BNL was established by the DOE in 1947 and has housed the work of seven Nobel Prize winners. The lab hosts public tours and special programs, as well as school science fairs and robotic competitions, also scientific lectures for community residents. Trump’s budget blueprint intends to cut $900 million in funding to the DOE’s Office of Science, under which BNL receives its funding among other national labs. U.S. Sen. and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) held a press conference on the front steps of the Brookhaven lab in Upton March 17, calling the proposed cuts a blow to the community since the lab supplies jobs for as many as 3,000 Long Islanders. Schumer said in recent years BNL has received an annual $537.3 million in federal funds from the Office of Science budget, about $5 million in federal funds from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and about $3 million from the Nuclear Energy Office. “This major Department of Energy budget cut is a cut to our future, a cut to our knowledge, a cut to our research and a cut to good-paying Long Island jobs,” he said. “Brookhaven National Lab is home to some of the world’s brightest minds and most cutting-edge innovations, which both advance human knowledge and spur our economy. ... These kinds of cuts not only hurt us today

‘This ... budget cut is a cut to our future, a cut to our knowledge, a cut to our research and a cut to good-paying Long Island jobs.’ — Sen. Chuck Schumer but they hurt the future jobs and the companies of tomorrow who would otherwise plant their roots on Long Island.” Schumer was not the only member of Congress from the area to speak out about the president’s cuts. U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (RShirley) has voiced his concerns while also assuring constituents there are many parts of Trump’s budget that are beneficial to the United States. “I strongly oppose the proposed cuts to Brookhaven National Lab, SUNY Stony Brook and other sources of scientific research in the 1st Congressional District,” he said in a statement. “Throughout the years, we have seen some of the world’s greatest science research conducted at these facilities.” Zeldin made sure to reiterate Trump’s blueprint is a draft with nothing set in stone. “Regardless of who is in the White House, the Constitution puts government funding strictly under Congress to initiate through the appropriations process,” he said. “The president’s budget request is just that — a request. It has no force of law or legislation.” The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s budget could also see a $6.2 billion or 13.2 percent reduction, which means grants for certain local programs could be ended including the popular Meals on Wheels program that has branches in Three Village and Smithtown. Meals on Wheels is a national program providing meals to senior citizens who cannot leave their homes to shop on their own. Chapters in different states rely on funding from the

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above, U.s. sen. chuck schumer speaks against the proposed cuts to funding for the Brookhaven national Laboratory; below a volunteer delivers a meal to a senior in the Meals on Wheels program. Community Development Block Grant program through the H.U.D. In Trump’s budget blueprint he proposes eliminating the program, cutting $3 billion to community service organizations such as Meals on Wheels, among others. Although the Three Village Meals on Wheels is not in jeopardy, as all of its funding comes from community donations, Susan Hovani, president of the Three Village branch, said it would be a shame for other communities to lose funding — like Smithtown Meals on Wheels, which relies on federal funding to operate. “These programs are very necessary,” she said in a phone interview. “It’s sad to see [federal funding] could be cut, and I think it would be much better to cut from other places.” Another heap of programs on the chopping block are those funded by the U.S. De-

partment of Education’s budget. Compared to last year’s budget, the department’s funding would decrease by $9 billion, or 13 percent. Trump’s blueprint proposes completely eliminating the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, which supports before and after-school programs as well as summer programs. “The Trump administration’s call for zero funding for the 21st CCLC after-school initiative is a betrayal of the millions of students and parents who depend on after-school and summer-learning programs,” Afterschool Alliance Executive Director Jodi Grant said in a statement. Afterschool Alliance is one of the afterschool initiatives from the 21st CCLC that is responsible for many New York students after-school hours. “It is painfully shortsighted and makes a mockery of the president’s promise to make our country safer and to support inner cities and rural communities alike,” she added. Grant said after-school programs enable many parents to work and cutting these programs could jeopardize their ability to hold a job, as well as create a safe space for kids when they have nowhere else to go or no other positive activities to turn to. The president said the budget proposal is meant to advance the safety and security of the American people. “Our aim is to meet the simple, but crucial demands of our citizens — a government that puts the needs of its own people first,” he said in the blueprint. “When we do that, we will set free the dreams of every American, and we will begin a new chapter of American greatness.” Trump said the proposed cuts are crucial to streamlining government spending and operations. “These cuts are sensible and rational,” he said. “Every agency and department will be driven to achieve greater efficiency and to eliminate wasteful spending in carrying out their honorable service to the American people.”

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Longtime rocky Point resident Betty Loughran, above, opened a store, left, inside the rocky Point Middle school cafeteria, to help raise money for students and local families in need.

Rocky Point resident lends helping hand all year round By Desirée Keegan desiree@tbrnewspapers.com What was intended to be a one-time act of kindness by a Rocky Point PTA member has blossomed into a venture that relentlessly helps community members in need. Rocky Point resident Betty Loughran, who graduated from the district, had been a member of the PTA for over five years before the day Rocky Point Middle School Principal Scott O’Brien mentioned to her a family that uprooted from Florida had moved into the area with almost nothing but the clothes on their backs. It was wintertime, and the family couldn’t afford clothes. So as O’Brien was telling Loughran teachers were scrambling to figure out a way to help, she decided to take matters into her own hands. Her family was used to giving clothes away, so she gave her needy new neighbors clothes, and then came up with the idea to start something like a closet at the middle school. That’s how Betty’s Closet was formed. “Every time a student is in need of something, like pants, sweatpants, a sweatshirt

or jacket, they go up to my closet and take whatever they need,” she said. “And then I just replenish it the best I can.” She found that there were so many families and students in need coming to the closet she went a step further in 2014 and created the Rocky Point Middle School store, where she sells discounted products like toys and clothes to kids during lunch. A portion of the proceeds goes toward replenishing the items sold at the store, while the rest goes toward helping families in need. Loughran has made a huge impact in the community around the holidays, but she’s helping all year long. She once purchased dress pants and shoes so a Rocky Point freshman of a single father could get a job at McDonald’s. She has given sneakers to a student whose only pair had holes in them, and a pair of tennis shoes to another who would’ve failed gym class without them. She purchased socks for a student who came to school crying because his were wet every day. Last year, another family moved into the neighborhood with very little furniture. The mother was sleeping on the floor, so Loughran decided to go out and buy her a bed. “I told myself, ‘I’m doing this to help people,’” she said. “It’s the little things that go a long way.” Before she gets to work as a kindergarten teacher at St. Anthony’s Small Friars preschool in Rocky Point, Loughran stops at the shop to stock the shelves, then leaves it in the hands of parent volunteers like Samantha Netburn. “I feel good that we’re helping so many people in the community,” Netburn said. “You just don’t even realize. A family next door could be suffering. You give to receive, and I have the time. It’s nice to know we stick together as a community.” Loughran researches the newest things for kids, and tries to buy items every kid can afford. Local business owners help Loughran in her efforts, like Port Jeff Sports owner Bob LoNigro, who gives whatever he can, including shirts and sweatshirts to stock the store. Loughran’s friend of more than 15 years said no one does more than she does for the community.

“She’s an absolute machine,” LoNigro does it,” Rocky Point Middle School secresaid. “She takes it to another level. She blows tary Denice Shaughnessy said. “She supplies me away. She is someone who does so much for so many kids. Betty Loughran has a heart for so many, and whatever I can do to help of gold and loves the community that she grew up in. She is a wonderful person that her, I’m more than happy to do it.” Ed Darcey, owner of Personal Fitness Club we could not live without. Whether it’s giving something big or small, Inc. in Rocky Point, said she’s always giving of herLoughran works tirelessly self and her time to see that so that families can have others are taken care of.” some sense of normalcy. Loughran isn’t showing “She goes all day,” he any signs of slowing down. said. “It’s incredible what “I think it’s important she does. First we did toy to understand that giving drives, then food drives, to your neighbors is a good and she works all year thing,” she said. “It’s amazround. So many families ing how big this has grown need assistance, and she alin such a short time, and it’s ways puts herself out there a lot of work, but it’s worth if anyone needs it. We need it. That one family that you more people like her. She’s meet that you make really someone you’d want in every school. She’s an angel — Denice Shaughnessy happy — you put a smile on their face — that’s why I do on Earth. She’s selfless. Her it. In the end, you’re giving to someone that regoal is just to help others.” An employee at the district said she ally, really needs it. That’s what it’s all about.” To donate to Loughran’s cause, visit her wished more people were so dedicated to public group on Facebook Betty’s Closet/ helping others like Loughran. “Without her work, this community Middle School Store, or contact Rocky Point would have nothing, because nobody else Middle School at 631-744-1603.

‘She supplies for so many kids. Betty Loughran has a heart of gold and loves the community that she grew up in. She is a wonderful person that we could not live without.’

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Cleaning ENJOY COMING HOME TO A CLEAN HOUSE! Attention to detail is our priority. We promise you peace of mind. Excellent References. Serving the Three Village Area. Call Jacquie or Joyce 631-871-9457, 631-886-1665

Clean Ups DUMPSTER RENTALS 10/20 yard dumpsters available, same day delivery, great prices, all dumpsters clean. Call 631-283-2266 Lux Development Group, Inc.

Decks DECKS ONLY BUILDERS & DESIGNERS Of Outdoor Living By Northern Construction of LI, Inc. Decks, Patios/Hardscapes, Pergolas, Outdoor Kitchens & Lighting. Since 1995. Lic/Ins. 3rd Party Financing Available. 105 Broadway, Greenlawn 631-651-8478 www.DecksOnly.com

Electricians ANTHEM ELECTRIC Quality Light & Power since 2004. Master Electrician. Commercial, Industrial, Residential. Port Jefferson. Please call 631-291-8754 Andrew@Anthem-Electric.net FARRELL ELECTRIC Serving Suffolk for over 40 years All types electrical work, service changes, landscape lighting, automatic standby generators. 631-928-0684 GREENLITE ELECTRIC, INC. Repairs, installations, motor controls, PV systems. Piotr Dziadula, Master Electrician. Lic. #4694-ME/Ins. 631-331-3449

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Floor Services/Sales FINE SANDING & REFINISHING Wood Floor Installations Craig Aliperti, Wood Floors LLC. All work done by owner. 25 years experience. Lic.#47595-H/Insured. 631-875-5856

Furniture/Restoration/ Repairs REFINISHING & RESTORATION Antiques restored, repairing recane, reupholstery, touchups kitchen, front doors, 40 yrs exp, SAVE$$$, free estimates. Vincent Alfano 631-286-1407

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ALL PRO PAINTING Interior/Exterior. PowerWashing, Staining, Wallpaper Removal. Free estimates. Lic/Ins #19604HI. 631-696-8150, Nick

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OpiniOn Editorial

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Don’t sit out of the health care discussion President Donald Trump (R) is making the rounds in an effort to sell the American Health Care Act to fellow Republican leaders to ensure the bill eventually gets signed into law. Millions of Americans have been waiting with bated breath for a new health care plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare. Once Majority House Speaker Paul Ryan (R) finally unveiled the AHCA last month, analysis and reports on the effects of the plan have been coming from every direction, some positive and some negative. This week our editorial staff focused on comparing tax credits residents would receive in the near future under both Obamacare and AHCA. Tax credits are an amount a taxpayer can reduce in federal income tax they owe. It’s clear when comparing this information that many citizens stand to lose a substantial amount in tax credits compared to what they had with Obamacare, if the proposed bill becomes a law, though other residents would stand to gain more money back. We encourage our readers to check out informational websites like the Kaiser Family Foundation, which has created a map to help show residents how much in tax credits they would lose or gain depending on their age and income if AHCA is passed in Congress, as well as read a deep analysis of the proposed bill, and how it would affect people across the U.S. With something as important as health care, it’s vital to understand what might change with your coverage before Congress votes. The House is scheduled to vote on the AHCA today, March 23. One of the few powers you have as a citizen is to voice your support or concern with policy changes to local representatives, but that power becomes useless if you wait too long.

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than 400 words and may be edited for length, libel, style and good taste. We do not publish anonymous letters. Please include a phone number and address for confirmation. Email letters to desiree@tbrnewspapers.com or mail them to The Times of Middle Country, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733.

It’s encouraging to see the growing swell of current and former Republican politicians who have publicly addressed the realities of climate change, the human influence and the need to move forward with plans to reduce the carbon footprint and make serious commitments to alternative energy sources. Last month, a group of former Republican statesmen formally offered a proposal recommending a carbon tax to White House officials. While these conservatives at the same time support deregulation of the fossil fuel industry, at least they recognize we have a real health problem now and in the future. This past week, a group of 17 Republicans signed a U.S. House resolution to fight climate change. This is big. While the group of 17 includes some who tend to vote in an “environmentally friendly” way, it also includes others who have not done so in the past but who are willing to go on record now and voice the need to take action on the climate crisis.

Here in the 1st Congressional District, we’ve heard no real concern. While our representative in Washington, Lee Zeldin, touts his concern for our environment, his concerns are narrowly limited to fishing rights, the cleanliness of Long Island Sound and preserving Plum Island. Not to minimize these issues, but there is a bigger elephant in the room. Climate change is already destroying marine life, adding toxins to the waters, putting land under water, destroying ecosystems, compromising our agriculture, poisoning our air and much more. For the year 2016, the League of Conservation Voters reports that Zeldin voted favorably for the environment merely 8 percent of the time. In the current Congress there have been House votes on eight significant bills related to the environment. Zeldin has voted against the environment in every case. At least he’s stated his opposition to completely eliminating the EPA. But he’s voiced no opposition to the White House’s

overall budget-slashing proposal, and we can’t count on him to protect our environmental future. We will choke on his deregulation of environmental laws. Zeldin is a member of the Climate Solutions Caucus in the House of Representatives, a bipartisan group exploring policy options related to the impact of climate change. Sounds good for a moment. There are 13 Republicans in this caucus. Eleven of those Republicans were signatories to the aforementioned House Resolution, signed by those 17 Republican House members. Of the two caucus members not signing on, one of them is Lee Zeldin. Where ARE you, Lee Zeldin? Many if not all individuals in the 1st Congressional District want to breathe clean air, drink clean water, maintain our ecosystems and know that future generations will have a healthy planet with sufficient energy. We need a real environmentalist to help us get there.

Dennis R. Dubey Port Jefferson Station

A thank you to the Friends of St. Patrick Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The 67th Miller Place/Rocky Point Friends of St. Patrick parade was on a cold and windy day, but one could feel the warmth from all that attended. It is impossible for me to fully express the emotions and heartfelt feelings I had on that day. Just by viewing the names of the former Grand Marshalls before me made it a most humbling day. I extend a sincere thank you to Mike Tatilianan, president of the Friends of St. Patrick; Walter Colleran, who left me speechless when he called about the honor; Brian Baisely, Joe Kessle Jr., Kevin and Hugh Mc Carrick and all the members of the Friends of St. Patrick committee too numerous to name.

Having chaired a parade in Huntington a few years back, I can appreciate fully the countless time and effort put forth by the Friends of St. Patrick. The energy and volunteer hours are exuberant. I fully appreciate all that you have committed to and I know the community also appreciates what you do. In fact, if I was to guess, your committee is already working on the 68th St. Patrick’s Day parade. I, along with the Members of VFW Post 6249, stand and salute the Friends of St. Patrick. God bless you and God bless America.

Joe Cognitore Commander of VFW Post 6249

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Rocky Point VFW Post Commander Joe Cognitore during the Friends of St. Patrick parade.

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OpiniOn Making March Madness fame count

ong ago, I wrote a column about vomit and education. No, I didn’t suggest that teachers should encourage vomiting or that education gets better amid the smell of vomit. Sorry to those of you who are gagging even at these words. No, for those without an encyclopedic knowledge of my columns — OK, all of you — I wrote that my son, who was only 5 at the time, often came home with exactly the same answer to the question about what happened in school: “Nothing.” Then, one day, a classmate was in the middle of saying By Daniel Dunaief something when she vomited. Suddenly, my son became the bard of vomit, describing in technicolor detail

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everything that poured out of his classmate’s mouth. It didn’t stop there. He recounted each of the steps the teacher took to clean it up and resettle the room and then, to my shock, he shared a few things about the next lessons she tried to teach. While I’m not suggesting the value of vomit in the classroom, I did recognize something unusual that occurs during these high-energy moments: People pay more attention. What triggered — bad word choice here, I know — my thinking about this observation is March Madness. The NCAA basketball tournament has 64 teams entering this bracket, all of whom have fans, family and friends hoping their journey can go just one more game all the way to the championship. Now, these games can be — and often are — ridiculously exciting, with young players pushing themselves to the limits of their speed, endurance and coordination to make impossible game-winning shots that carry their fans to the next level of ecstasy. The winners stand in front of a microphone at the end of the game

and recount what we’ve just witnessed, taking us through the moment when they got the ball at the top of the key, faked left, passed it to a teammate, and then crashed the boards just in time to grab the rebound and slam home the game-winner. We know what we saw and rarely, if ever, do these interviews produce much more than, “Yeah, it was great,” or “I’m so excited, I just don’t have words for this.” So, this is where the vomit analogy comes in. Some of these players likely contribute to causes, believe in community service, have something to say about what they’ve overcome, can share the best advice they’ve ever gotten or remember a moment that still matters. I realize it’s asking a lot of the reporters and the athletic superstar whose primary concern may be going to the bathroom, getting his uniform clean for the next game or getting to the bus on time to go to the airport. Still, these moments, with the players, coaches and even fans could include some kind of life lesson. Players

don’t need to preach, nor do they have to demand that we participate in their favorite charity. However, they can use the spotlight to inspire and encourage us with their incredible achievements off the field, their commitments to family or their contributions to a church group. Now, I realize Olympic coverage often includes features about people who are dedicating their efforts to a relative or who volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters. And, I appreciate how sports purists may find the effort an intrusion in the cliché-riddled wide world of sports, where the players are just happy to help the team and they take everything one game at a time and they try not to do too much. But some day, that athlete will no longer have the microphone and some day, the world will no longer be watching. While we’re inspired and moved by their magnificence on the court, how about if, to the extent possible, they also encourage us to follow their lead in other arenas. An energized audience may see this as a chance to turn a good game into a great achievement.

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hether you voted for Donald Trump or not, you have to agree that he is responsible for a positive outcome from his campaign and his election. He has animated the population he serves. It is no secret that Americans have, as a country, been largely apolitical. When I have traveled to other countries, especially when I first began, I have consistently been impressed by and even envied how much politics and current events were a part of the By Leah S. Dunaief daily conversations among the people I was visiting. But that was not so in the United States. Throughout my academic life, in high school and college, there were almost no political clubs, and those that did exist had few members who

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were regarded as a little odd for their political passions. I have not found many people who were deeply interested in our government, its processes, its politics and its politicians. Indeed, spot person-in-the-street interviews regularly revealed that most respondents did not know who held which office beyond that of the president and perhaps the governor. Not any longer. Imagine my surprise when the 4-year-old son of a friend came home from nursery school and announced his opinion of President Trump, complete with reasons. A 13-year-old I met knows the name of the Environmental Protection Agency chief (Scott Pruitt), and a 15-year-old announced that she wants to register as a Republican as soon as her age allows so she can help decide who the party’s next candidate might be. These are not just youngsters parroting what their parents are saying. In some cases the youngsters disagree with their parents. How do they know to do that? They are now surrounded by news, whether on television, with blasts on their iPhones,

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from talking to each other in class or hearing many adults offering different opinions. Wherever all of us go, to a doctor’s appointment, to a casual restaurant, in and out of stores (with the exception so far of supermarkets), there is a television turned on and we hear the latest comments from both parties, outrageous or not. The media are having a field day reporting quotables. And the public is deluged. Kids, remember, are part of the public. How long can you be at a dinner party before the talk turns to politics? When you wake up in the morning and switch on the radio or the TV, don’t you expect to hear the latest quote from Donald Trump? The president has managed to dominate world news so provocatively that his is the most well-known name on the planet. I think what has happened is a good thing. An informed and engaged public is necessary for a democracy to exist. Our Founding Fathers said as much. The United States has had a dismal voting record at the polls during election season for scores of years. Less than half of those eligible

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actually vote here compared with other, newer democracies where voters may risk their lives in order to cast their votes. We, living in a nation that is the symbol of democracy, are too complacent to be bothered voting or too cynical to think that our vote might matter. So I am delighted to see young people talking about politics and asking how government works. And we in the news business are validated by the sight of grown-ups arguing government policies on street corners. Let’s get everybody involved, even if it takes incredible, unprecedented comments and actions to stir us up. I came of age in the Vietnam era when marches and, yes, riots in opposition to government policy toppled a sitting president and eventually stopped the war. The good news is we don’t have to riot. We don’t even have to march. All we have to do is go to the polls and vote. And if we don’t get what We the People want, we do it again the next time until we get the public servants we wish to represent us. An informed and engaged populace is a beautiful thing.

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