The Times of Middle Country - December 14, 2017

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Vol. 13, No. 35

December 14, 2017

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Heart-filled holiday Local groups come together to get others in the Christmas spirit

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Neighborhood Nature: A photo essay by Mimi Hodges Also: Holiday Scavenger Hunt, Photo of the Week, Artist of the Month, SBU Sports

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Kids toy drive Coram resident Ashley Leung is once again teaming up with uncle Michael Carnes and his Corrective Chiropractic, based in Miller Place, to raise donations of unwrapped toys as part of the third annual Kids Need More toy drive.

Until Dec. 15, dolls, action figures, puzzles, board games and more for children ages 6 to 16 can be dropped off to benefit Kids Need More, a nonprofit pediatric cancer organization.

Corrective Chiropractic is located at 595 Route 25A, Suite 2B in Miller Place.

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Santa and his helpers traveled to homes across Long Island last year as part of the Kids Need More toy drive.

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“These contributions will make it possible for so many children in need to experience the joy of opening a gift this holiday season,” Romaine said. “I want to thank the Red Knights Motorcycle Club for their generosity and continued support of this program.”

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Now through Dec. 20, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai) will be collecting nonperishable food items to help local families in need. All items will be donated to the food pantry at Mount Sinai Congregational Church to help needy families during the holiday.

Suggested donations include boxed mashed potatoes, canned yams, boxed stuffing, cranberry sauce, jars of gravy,

cans of corn and green beans, large bottles of juice and boxed cookies.

Donations can be dropped off at Anker’s office, located at 620 Route 25A, Suite B in Mount Sinai, behind the TD Bank at the intersection of Route 25A and Mount Sinai-Coram Road. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call Anker’s office at 631-854-1600.

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The Middle Country Public Library has been selected as one of America’s Star Libraries for 2017. This designation puts the library in an elite group of 13 libraries nationwide to receive a five-star rating 10 consecutive years from the Library Journal.

This year marks the 10th edition of the Star Library ratings and the LJ index of public library service, sponsored by Baker & Taylor’s Bibliostat. The LJ index compares U.S. public libraries based on per capita measures of service output. Measures used for rankings include circulation, library visits, program attendance, public Internet computer use and circulation of electronic materials, which all contribute to a library’s LJ index score.

“We are honored to receive the prestigious designation as one of 13 libraries nationwide to have earned five stars in all 10 editions of Library Journal’s Star Libraries,” said Middle Country Public Library Director Sophia Serlis-McPhillips. “Our mission is to enhance our community’s quality of life, striving for excellent customer service, consistent community engagement and collaborative work with local and national organizations to enrich our community.”

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facilities are equipped with state-of-art technology and relevant collections while programming focuses on advancing community initiatives. By identifying emerging trends and areas of interest, the library has spearheaded new services, developed successful programs and provided training and educational opportunities for patrons to expand their skills. Some of these innovations include the Miller Business Center, the Nature Explorium, Museum Corner, Teen Resource Center and Family Place Li-

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Middle Country Public Library’s Centereach location, above, and selden location, on left, earned america’s star Libraries five-star rating for the 10th consecutive year. brary programs.

“Our library is very engaged with its users and stays connected through a variety of outreach efforts and by continually assessing the programs and services we provide,” Serlis-McPhillips said. “By listening

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and responding to the needs and wants of our patrons, the Middle Country Public Library has gained a level of trust enabling us to become an anchor institution, serving as a meeting place, a village center and the heart of the community.”

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Public help needed in mall theft Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and the county’s 4th squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole items from a Lake Grove store last month.

On Nov. 9, a man entered Verizon, located in Smith Haven Mall, and stole demo phones valued at more than $2,000. He is described as a black male, balding, with a goatee and wearing glasses.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.

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A 42-year-old man from Port Jefferson Station possessed a metal knuckle knife while at a location on Wenmore Lane in Port Jefferson Station Dec. 11 and made threatening statements to another person, according to police. He was arrested and charged with first-degree menacing and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

Cash grab

At a home on Route 46 in Shirley Dec. 10 at about 8:30 a.m., a 33-year-old man from Centereach stole cash, according to police.

He was arrested in Centereach and charged with petit larceny.

No parking

At about 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31, a 20-year-old man from Sound Beach removed signs with posts dug into the ground outside of the Harbormaster building on West Broadway in Port Jefferson indicating parking spots were for visitors of that building only and threw them into Port Jefferson Harbor, according to police. He was arrested Dec. 11 and charged with third-degree tampering.

Punched in PJ Station

A 29-year-old man from Miller Place punched another man in the face while at a location on Oakland Avenue in Port Jefferson Station Dec. 11 at about 9:30 p.m., according to police. He was arrested and charged with third-degree assault.

Busted with drugs

While seated in a 2012 Jeep near the intersection of Anne Drive and Majestic Road in Selden Dec. 9 at about 12 p.m., a 42-yearold woman from Selden possessed cocaine, according to police. She was arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Swerving motorist

At about 3:30 a.m. Dec. 9, a 19-year-old woman from Holtsville was driving west on Middle Country Road in Selden when she failed to maintain her lane and crossed over the double yellow line median, according to police. She was pulled over and police discovered she was driving the car under the influence of a drug, police said. She was arrested and charged with first-degree operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs.

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Popped for possession

At about 8 a.m. Dec. 6, a 44-year-old man from Centereach was seated in a parked vehicle on Old Town Road in Setauket with an illegal drug in his possession, according to police. He was arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Pilfered plate

The front license plate of a car parked in the driveway of a home on Clinton Street in Port Jefferson Station was stolen Dec. 10 at about 9 a.m., according to police.

Wet bandit strikes again

At about midnight Nov. 27, someone entered the basement of a home on Hawkins Avenue in Setauket, disconnected a flue pipe and removed a patch from the pipe, according to police. A police report was filed Dec. 11.

Breaking down

Someone damaged the front door of a home on William Street in Port Jefferson Station at about 9:30 a.m. Dec. 10, according to police.

No directions

At about 7 p.m. Dec. 9, someone stole GPS devices from Walmart on Nesconset Highway in Setauket, according to police.

Money moves

Someone stole money from a parked 2013 Honda outside The Meadow Club on Route 112 in Terryville Dec. 9 at 11 p.m., police said.

Watch where you’re going

At about midnight Dec. 8, a 23-year-old man from Coram confronted someone in the driveway of a home on Cliff Road in Belle Terre while in the driver’s seat of a vehicle.

After a verbal altercation, he recklessly sped away from the property, and ran over the victim’s foot, according to police. He was arrested and charged with second-degree reckless endangerment. The victim was taken to the hospital for an evaluation, police said.

Gym thief

Someone stole car keys from a jacket in an unlocked locker at Powerhouse Gym on Route 25A in Miller Place Dec. 8 at about 2:30 p.m. and removed a wallet containing credit cards and cash from a 2016 Toyota parked in the parking lot, according to police.

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A gym bag containing clothes and cash was stolen from an unlocked 2018 Infiniti parked in the driveway of a home on Longhorn Lane in Setauket Dec. 7 at about 3:30 a.m., according to police.

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Families from Concern for independent Living in Medford visit Mount Sinai High School dec. 6 to receive dinner and gifts from Mount Sinai’s Students Against destructive decisions club, which donated gifts through Hauppauge-based nonprofit Christmas Magic, for which the club also raised monetary donations.

Mount Sinai kids bring Christmas Magic to families in need

By Kevin Redding kevin@tbrnewsmedia.com Just one night at Mount Sinai High School helped to make the season bright for local families in need.

For Christmas, all 6-year-old Uniqua really wanted was an Elf on the Shelf toy, a gift her mom struggled to afford. But Moniqua McGee, who lives with her daughter at Concern for Independent Living in Medford, knew she had nothing to worry about. She had Mount Sinai high schoolers to rely on.

On Dec. 6, during the Students Against Destructive Decisions club’s Christmas Magic dinner in the school’s cafeteria, a beaming Uniqua not only got her wish but two new teddy bears and holiday-themed face paint, too. She even met Santa Claus and Rudolph.

“I’m grateful they’re doing this for the families and putting smiles on the kid’s faces,” said Uniqua’s mother, who has been coming to the event the past five years. “It works every time.”

The McGees were just one of dozens of families from the Medford nonprofit enjoying the holiday spirit in the room. An 18-year partnership between the Hauppauge-based organization Christmas Magic and the SADD club, the Christmas soiree served as the ultimate payoff of a shopping spree by the students

Dec. 1. Under the supervision of SADD club advisers John Wilson and John McHugh, they spent that day rushing around Smith Haven Mall and Walmart to buy gifts for more than 60 boys and girls from Concern for Independent Living, which provides housing and employment help for struggling families, based on wish lists they wrote to Santa. The school district also raised $8,000 for Christmas Magic.

“I’m happy and proud to be part of a program and district that not only encourages, but fosters this type of activity,” McHugh said.

“The students involved display the best we have to offer … we have grown our program every year and that makes me feel great.”

With all the gifts wrapped and labeled, every kid left the dinner with at least three presents given to them by Santa, played by rosy-red-cheeked wrestling icon Mick Foley, who also posed for pictures. Christmas tunes blared through the cafeteria’s speakers as families ate chicken, pasta and desserts, and SADD club members — some dressed up in costume — went around the room with little gift bags of extra toys for attendees. Club members also played games and watched “Elf” with the kids.

“It’s so nice to be able to see all the kids here and see them get the gifts we got for them,” said Allie Garrant, an 11th-grader and SADD club member, who picked up a lacrosse stick and Rubik’s Cube for a 13-year-old boy. “Just seeing their faces — it’s a whole different thing. It’s like, ‘Wow, these are real people I’m helping’ and you get to see firsthand the difference you’re making.”

Renato Lugo, whose four children were ecstatic over their gifts, expressed his gratitude to those involved in the event.

“It’s a beautiful thing to have organizations like these that help out and take care of people in need,” said Lugo, who has been aided by Concern for Independent Living for six years. “The students bring joy and cheer and they make my kids very happy.”

His 12-year-old daughter Elena was ecstatic receiving a long-sleeve Unicorn pajama shirt from Santa.

“I think it’s really amazing I got the present I wanted,” Elena said. “And the food is amazing and everyone’s so happy. I love SADD. They’re really like another Santa.”

Kim Dellamura, who’s been at the nonprofit agency for six months, said the event allowed her 4-year-old daughter MacKenzie to have a Christmas.

“It feels good because I don’t know how much I would’ve been able to give her this year,” Dellamura said. “So this really helps out a lot. She loves it.”

For Lawrence Aurigemma, the event is a perfect reflection of what this time of year means.

“This season is all about peace and generosity,” said Aurigemma, a military veteran whose 14-year-old son received Pokemon cards.

“These students are just fantastic. They go out of their way to help out the less fortunate people here. It’s a wonderful thing. They knew exactly what to get my son … he’s so happy.”

Also at the event was Christmas Magic founder Charlie Russo and representatives of Concern for Independent Living, including case managers Ella Cantave and Julio Villar-

man, who were excited to see their clients enjoying the holidays.

“It’s a very special day for them,” Cantave said. “It took a lot of effort to make it happen and to make it nice for them.”

As everybody in the room sang “Jingle Bells,” Santa arrived and joined in. Each kid’s name was called out to sit down with the big man in the red suit.

Foley, who has been a volunteer with Christmas Magic since 2000 and officially assumed the role of Santa for the organization in 2014, said he looks forward to the event all year round.

“It’s a great organization — they spread joy and happiness to so many of the less fortunate in the community, and it’s an honor to wear the red suit and represent Christmas Magic,” Foley said before turning his attention to the SADD club. “I make it a point to thank all of them because I think it’s wonderful that they get involved in volunteer work at a young age. They do a great job and it’s really easy for me to show up and get a lot of the credit from children, but the truth is, without them, absolutely none of this is possible.”

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SPORTS

Cougars come close to defeating a powerhouse

BY BILL LANDON Centereach epéeist Abir Das worried Ward Melville’s boys fencing squad. The junior had taken to the strip twice Dec. 12, outscoring his previous opponents 5-2 and 5-3. With Ward Melville ahead 13-11, and a must-win match on the line, the fencer stepped up to face eighth-grader Will Lehr, who was 1-1 on the day. As he retied the match 4-4 and his visiting team’s crowd kept chanting, Das just kept counting.

“I tried to stay calm out on the strip,” he said. “I have a habit of counting numbers in my head to stay calm, get in the zone and set up my game. When [it’s loud] and everyone’s watching you, you need to learn to move out and up on your opponent. It’s like a chess game, so I tried to out-strategize him.”

Das rose to the challenge, edging his adversary 5-4 with his parry hit, but the Patriots dropped the hammer and swept the last two bouts to secure a 15-12 win to stay perfect on the season.

Ward Melville senior Jared Dorf fell in his first two bouts in epée, but came through when it mattered most — winning his final match 5-2 for the all-important 14th victory.

“Jared is our captain — he’s been on the team for a while — and I wasn’t sure if he could execute our plan to disengage [his opponent’s] parry and to be aggressive enough

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to hit the target,” Ward Melville head coach Jeff Salmon said. “We were screaming to find that moment and attack, [but at the same time] avoiding that parry, but the kids were having trouble just landing their points.”

Perfect on the night for the Patriots was sophomore sabreist Leo Takemaru, who swept his three matches 5-0, 5-2, 5-0. Junior epéeist Ben Rogak won both of his bouts, 5-1 and 5-2. His second win was the final bout of the evening, against Centereach senior James Moore.

“I was very nervous — we’ve had a very strong team in the past, but a lot of the other teams have up-and-coming fencers that we have to be careful of,” Rogak said. “I have confidence that we will be the strongest team throughout the season, but we have to grind it out, buckle down, and we need more support from the bench.”

Moore finished 2-for-3, winning his first two matches 5-2 before falling to Rogak.

“I was energized, motivated,” Moore said. “I was recovering quickly and recovering forward, and I felt good. I came in here and I knew we were going to have a respectable meet.”

Foilist Frank DiCanio III swept all three of his bouts for Centereach, besting his opponents 5-0, 5-4 and 5-0.

First-year head coach Christina Piraino said she couldn’t be happier with her team’s performance against the powerhouse Patriots.

“The highlight was in foil — DiCanio won all three and Jarod Chang, he’s been working really hard in practice, and their hard work paid off today,” said Piraino, a Centereach

Photos by Bill Landon

Above, Centereach fencer James Moore, on right, gets a touch on Ward Melville’s Ben Rogak, who finished undefeated on the evening. At top, Centereach’s Jarod Chang, on right, battles Ward Melville’s Regan St. Clair. alumna who graduated 10 years ago. “We were never able to do this well against Ward Melville, so I’m just so proud of them. This should give them more drive to work harder, and I told them that the next time we face them, we’re going to beat Ward Melville.”

Even still, Salmon said he’s most worried about Middle Country’s other fencing team: Newfield.

“I think they’re the second best team in the county, and it’s no secret they trained in the off-season,” the coach said of Newfield.“They

have key players that have trained all year long, and they’re ready.”

Dorf said the boisterous Centereach crowd had an impact on his team’s performance, and they’ll learn from it for the meets ahead.

“It’s not an exciting moment when you lose any bout, but any good fencer is an amazing person to watch and we could feel their pride in that moment,” he said, pointing to Das’ win. “But when you face a good opponent, it shows us that we’re not the best all-around, and that we have room for improvement.”

Riverhead 53, Newfield 48

Comsewogue 75, Centereach 58

Keeping score Middle Country 3, Commack 0

The Middle Country girls bowling team finished a win over Commack with the highest three-game total in the district’s bowling history Dec. 12. A

total 3,372 pins, averaging 225 over 15 individual games. Amanda Scarfogliero bowled a 267 in the second game of a 726 series and Nicole Lettich bowled a 270 in the third game of a 730 series.

Christian Agostino made six 3-pointers and finished with 20 points for Newfield in an away nonleague loss to Riverhead Dec. 12.

Amanda Goldstein scored 23 points for Centereach’s girls basketball team Dec. 12, but Comsewogue’s Nora Gabel had 20 in the fourth quarter alone to help win it.

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OFFICE CLEANERS P/T IMMEDIATE experienced, East Setauket, Port Jefferson Station areas, 6:30pm M-F, call 631-926-6541

FUNERAL SERVICE Assistants, Pallbearers and Drivers.

O.B. Davis, Miller Place, Port Jefferson Station and Centereach. See complete details in the employment display ad.

P/T CLERK TYPIST Must be detail orientated with computer skills. Send Resume to: Ms. Linda Surh-Ong Mount Sinai School District lsurhong@mtsinai.k12.ny.us

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SPORTS REPORTER, PT Freelance Reporter wanted to cover local high school sports. Sports writing experience necessary. Must have a car and camera to shoot photos during games. Ability to meet deadlines a must.

Send resume and clips/photo samples to desiree@ tbrnewspapers.com

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Be a team player. Duties include, but not limited to: phones, charting, filing, verifying health insurance. Knowledge of Microsoft Office a must.

Days/Times are a must.

Tues. 9am-4:30pm Wed. 11am-6:30pm Fri. 9am-4:30pm.

Initial training on Thursdays.

Salary based on experience.

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If interested please fax resume to 631-744-6909 or call Debbie at 631-744-5900 (Ext. 12)

EXPERIENCED MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST-PT

Must be detail oriented with computer skills.

Outstanding Pediatric Office Setauket Experience preferred.

Call for more info.

WRITER/EDITOR Work at Home. North Atlantic Review Literary Magazine.

Yearly publication. Stony Brook. 631-751-7840, leave message.

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SNOW REMOVABLE PERSON Very reliable person needed with snowblower to promptly clear residential driveway in Setauket, after each snowfall.

631-751-1714 Leave message if no answer

Busy, established home builder seeks skilled individual with varied knowledge of home construction to be trained as Site Supervisor.

Must have clean NYS drivers license. Š98699

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North Atlantic Review Literary Magazine.

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Have chronic fatigue? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re invited to participate in a study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health looking at the relationship of walking exercise to fatigue, physical activities and autonomic function (heart rate variability).

Participants will be paid up to $100.

For further information call: Patricia Bruckenthal at (631) 444-3268.

E-Mail: patricia.bruckenthal@stonybrook.edu

Funeral Service Assistants â&#x20AC;˘ Pallbearers â&#x20AC;˘ Drivers

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EXPERIENCED MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST, PT Able to multi-task, be a team player. Phones, charting, filing, verifying insurance. Tues.

9:00-4:30, Wed. 11:00-6:30, Fri. 9:00-4:30. Email resume: MDOffice2703@aol.com

PROOFREADER Times Beacon Record Newsmedia needs part-time proofreaders to work in the Setauket office. Must be available days and/or evenings. Proofreading and computer experience a plus!

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CHRONIC FATIGUE RESEARCH SUBJECTS NEEDED Have chronic fatigue?

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Participants will be paid up to $100. For information call: Patricia Bruckenthal (631) 444-3268.

E-Mail: patricia.bruckenthal@stonybrook.edu SEE AD IN EMPLOYMENT DISPLAY FOR COMPLETE DETAILS

LITTLE FLOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES OF NY SEEKS: Waiver Service Providers RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RN Supervisor Residential Clinical Director Nursing Supervisor Maintenance Mechanic III Direct Care Workers Child Care Workers Entitlement Eligibility Coordinator Health Care Intergrator Valid NYS Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License required for most positions.

Little Flower Children and Family Services in Wading River NY. Send resume to: wadingriver-jobs@lfchild.org or fax to: 631-929- 6203. EOE PLEASE SEE COMPLETE DETAILS IN EMPLOYMENT DISPLAY ADS

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BILLER, PT Busy Islandia Doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office.

Afternoon/evening/Saturday hrs. Excellent phone and computer skills, knowledge of MS Office. Must be able to multi-task. Fax resume to 631-656-0634, or call 631-656-0472

LITTLE FLOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES OF NY SEEKS: Waiver Service Providers RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RN Supervisor Residential Clinical Director Nursing Supervisor Maintenance Mechanic III Direct Care Workers Child Care Workers Corporate Governess Mgr Entitlement Eligibility Coordinator Health Care Intergrator Valid NYS Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License required for most positions.

Little Flower Children and Family Services in Wading River NY. Send resume to: wadingriver-jobs@lfchild.org or fax to: 631-929- 6203. EOE PLEASE SEE COMPLETE DETAILS IN EMPLOYMENT DISPLAY ADS

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ART & PRODUCTION GRAPHIC ARTIST. Excellent opportunity for recent college grad or PT student. Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9am-5pm.

Experience with creative Suite software and pre-press experience a plus.

Email resume to beth@tbrnewspapers.com

IMMEDIATE OPENING MEDICAL ASSISTANT Outstanding Pediatric Practice. Experience preferred but willing to train. Setauket. For more info. 631-751-7676 or fax resume to: 631-751-1152

Writer/ Editor

SETAUKET FAMILY LOOKING FOR PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER, 15 to 20 hours, 3 to 4 days a week.

6:30am start a must. Email: owentreeo@gmail.com for more info. Send resume.

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AIRLINE CAREERS Start Here. Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information, 866-296-7094

HOME CONSTRUCTION Busy, established home builder seeks skilled individual with varied knowledge of home construction to be trained as Site Supervisor.

Must have clean NYS drivers license. If interested please fax resume to 631-744-6909 or call Debbie at 631-744-5900 (Ext.12)

Help Wanted

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PUBLISHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EMPLOYMENT NOTICE: All employment advertising in this newspaper is subject to section 296 of the human rights law which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sex, age or arrest conviction record or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Title 29, U.S. Code Chap 630, excludes the Federal Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. from the age discrimination provisions. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for employment which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that employment offerings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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Please contact Robert Sturges at 631-585-8888 or Robert.Sturges@Dignitymemorial.com to apply.

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Looking for a Freelance Reporter to cover local high school sports. Sports writing experience necessary.

Must have a car and camera to shoot photos during games. Ability to meet deadlines is a must.

Place your ad today Call 631.751.7663 or 631.331.1154

Direct Care Workers Nursing Supervisor RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Child Care Workers Maintenance Mechanic III Š98900

Send resume and clips/photo samples to desiree@ tbrnewspapers.com

Health Care Integrator Entitlement Eligibility Coordinator Residential Clinical Director RN Supervisor Waiver Service Providers

Full-Time/Part-Time/Per Diem positions available.

Valid NYS Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License required for most positions.

Send resume & cover letter to wadingriver-jobs@lfchild.org or fax to 631-929-6203 Join the Little Flower family and be part of a dynamic organization that is turning potential into promise for at risk EOE youth and individuals with developmental disabilities!

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FINE SANDING & REFINISHING Wood Floor Installations Craig Aliperti, Wood Floors LLC. All work done by owner.

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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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ANTHEM ELECTRIC Quality Light & Power since 2004. Master Electrician.

Commercial, Industrial, Residential. Port Jefferson.

Please call 631-291-8754 Andrew@Anthem-Electric.net

GREG TRINKLE PAINTING & GUTTER CLEANING Powerwashing, window washing, staining. Neat, reliable, 25 years experience. Free Estimates. Lic/Ins.#31398-H 631-331-0976

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

Fences SMITHPOINT FENCE. Vinyl Fence Sale!

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Commercial/Residential 70 Jayne Blvd., PJS Lic.37690-H/Ins. 631-743-9797 www.smithpointfence.com.

Handyman Services JOHN’S A-1 HANDYMAN SERVICE *Crown moldings* Wainscoting/raised panels.

Kitchen/Bathroom Specialist.

Painting, windows, finished basements, ceramic tile. All types repairs. Dependable craftsmanship. Reasonable rates. Lic/Ins. #19136-H. 631-744-0976 c.631 697-3518

Housesitting Services TRAVELING? Need someone to check on your home?

Contact Tender Loving Pet Care, LLC. We’re more than just pets. Insured/Bonded.

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THREE VILLAGE HOME IMPROVEMENT Kitchens & Baths, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood floors, Windows/Doors, Interior Finish trim, Interior/Exterior Painting, Composite Decking, Wood Shingles. Serving the community for 30 years.

Rich Beresford, 631-689-3169 SUPER HANDYMAN DTA CONTRACTING WE CAN FIX OR BUILD ANYTHING. Kitchens/Baths, Tile Flooring, Doors, Windows/Moulding, Painting; Interior/Exterior, All credit cards accepted.

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International â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The International style exposes functional building elements, including elevator shafts, ground-to-ceiling plate glass windows, and smooth facades.

Italianate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Symmetrical bay windows in front; small chimneys set in irregular locations; tall, narrow, windows; and in some cases towers, typify Italianate houses.

Monterey â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Monterey style updates the New England Colonial style with an adobe brick exterior and a second floor with a balcony.

National â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rooted in Native American and pre-railroad dwellings, the National style consists of a rectangular shape with sidegabled roofs or square layouts with pyramidal roofs.

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Prairie â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Originated by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Prairie style house comes in two styles--boxy and symmetrical or low-slung and asymmetrical.

Pueblo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Flat roofs, parapet walls with round edges, straight-edge window frames, earth-colored stucco or adobe-brick walls, and projecting roof beams typify Pueblos.

Queen Anne â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Emerging in the late Victorian era, the style employs inventive, multistory floor plans that often include projecting wings, several porches and balconies, and multiple chimneys with decorative chimney pots.

Ranch â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Similar to the Spanish Colonial, Prairie, and Craftsman styles, Ranch homes are set apart by pitched-roof construction, built-in garages, wood or brick exterior walls, siding, and picture windows.

Regency â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Although they borrow from the Georgianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic lines, Regency homes eschew ornamentation. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re symmetrical, two or three stories, and usually built in brick. Typically, they feature an octagonal window over the front door, one chimney at the side of the house, double-hung windows, and a hip roof.

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Shotgun â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tradition says that a shotgun blast can trace a straight path from the front to back door of this long, narrow home. The style is characterized by a single story with a gabled roof.

Spanish Eclectic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Taking its cues from early Spanish missions, Spanish Eclectic then adds a dash of details from Moorish, Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance architectural styles.

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PAGE A18 • THE TIMES OF MIDDLE COUNTRY • December 14, 2017

OpiniOn Editorial

Letter to the editor

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Superintendents believe the relationship between schools and law enforcement is vital to keeping kids safe.

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Equal internet access for all is at risk if the FCC votes to kill net neutrality Dec. 14.

Net neutrality is worth fighting for The right to full and equal internet access for all United States citizens might seem like a given, but that could change this week.

The United States Federal Communications Commission, the government’s independent agency created to regulate communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable, is expected to vote Dec. 14 to end a set of regulations established in 2015, which prevents internet service providers from treating data unfairly. The protections are referred to as net neutrality.

Without these regulations in place, providers could create tiered internet access subscriptions requiring customers to pay higher prices for faster connections; slow down or block data streams from certain websites or mobile applications; and even censor content. FCC data suggests large portions of the United States have limited choices when it comes to choosing an internet service provider. The lack of competition and rollback of net neutrality regulations could result in providers holding users hostage for the content they currently consume, charging higher prices for the ability to have access to highspeed connectivity.

The matter is further complicated because internet service providers, in most cases, are companies with vast media empires that also produce their own content. For example, Comcast provides internet access to its customers, but also owns NBC, so a conflict of interest could be created if Comcast had the ability to slow down the data streams of its competitors’ websites, like CBS, for its subscribers.

The FCC is overseen by Congress, which obviously further complicates any situation based on the political gridlock currently hanging over every decision passing through the body, big or small.

It is expected that a legal battle may ensue following the vote this week, and it is incumbent upon all Americans to speak out to local representatives in Congress to make sure their constituents are in favor of maintaining fair and equal internet access for all. Access to information for everyone is incredibly important for a healthy democracy. While this might not seem like the most important issue in front of Congress these days, it should not fly under the radar, and deserves Americans’ attention.

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Superintendents for safer schools Events such as the Las Vegas concert and Texas church shootings remind us of the critical role law enforcement plays in our communities. As school administrators, those events bring back horrific memories of the Newtown tragedy and cause us to reflect on the heightened level of interdependence between our public schools, often the cornerstone of Long Island’s communities, and our police.

This relationship has evolved and intensified over the years due to both legislative requirements and the increased complexity of societal and community issues.

The incident that first changed the nature of the relationship occurred in Jefferson County, Colorado, in April 1999, when two Columbine High School students massacred 12 of their classmates and a coach.

Prior to Columbine, interactions between schools and police on Long Island, for the most part, centered on matters such as vandalism, graffiti, the assignment of crossing guards, bomb scares and an occasional drug-related arrest.

Schools and the local police responded to incidents in these and similar categories on a case-bycase basis. Practices varied from district to district and department to department.

Appropriately, that changed with New York State’s legislative response to Columbine. The Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act was passed by the legislature and signed into law July 24, 2000. The legislation, which has since been amended and supplemented, required schools and school districts to implement a number of measures, but most prominently to develop and maintain safety plans at the building and district levels and to adopt codes of conduct for the maintenance of order in school op-

erations. The intensity and importance of the relationship between the police and schools grew as the stakes were raised, and we worked together to implement SAVE. The unthinkable required school and law enforcement officials to plan for eventualities that seemed impossible just a few months earlier.

The problems of the past paled in comparison to the concerns about the future.

Today, the partnership is more important than ever, as both police and schools are called upon to deal with local manifestations of issues of national prominence, the opioid crisis and gang violence. Opioid abuse occurs all around us every day. The epidemic cuts blindly through race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status. Its consequences impact people of all ages in all communities. In 2016, Long Island suffered at least 535 opioid-related deaths. Recently, more than 400 educators, mental health professionals, and law enforcement came together at a regional conference sponsored jointly by LI-CAN, the island’s school superintendents’ associations and SCOPE education services to discuss this issue.

Gang violence, while far less pervasive, does exist on Long Island. While schools are not a center of gang activity, they are places where young people gather and information is exchanged. As a result, there is a mutual benefit to the partnership between schools and law enforcement because we must address this problem together. The introduction of school resource officers who are uniformed police personnel assigned to certain schools, has facilitated this communication and has been a powerful approach in emphasizing the role of police officer as community leader. The resource officer plays a crucial role in our

schools — not just by responding to incidents, but in building positive relationships with students, staff and parents. We support a well-structured, thoughtful expansion of this important program.

Assuring that our students receive the highest-quality programs and services in a safe, secure environment is the goal of the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association. A recent survey of school superintendents statewide indicates that half of respondents have rising concerns about the needs of our students in nonacademic areas, including health, safety and mental health.

Members of the association partner with county, town and village police departments, and many other non-law enforcement organizations recognize that these needs cannot be met without robust cooperation. Only this type of cooperation will enable us to fully address these problems.

The key to future success is mutual respect, the availability of adequate resources and exhaustive planning. We’ve come a long way since 2000 and we have much more to do. Together, with the right school district and law enforcement leadership in place, including incoming Suffolk County district attorney, Tim Sini, and soon-to-be-named police commissioner, we can meet today’s challenges and achieve our goal of providing a safe, secure environment for all students.

Gary Bixhorn Executive Director Suffolk County School Superintendents Association Lars Clemensen President Suffolk County School Superintendents Association

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December 14, 2017 • THE TIMES OF MIDDLE COUNTRY • PAGE A19

OpiniOn Time on TV trumps experience

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onald Trump and now Aaron Boone? What’s going on?

A well-known businessman, who spent considerable time on TV after he had made his money, was elected president — in case you’ve been living in a hole somewhere for the last year or so — despite not having any experience whatsoever as a politician.

Then, recently, the New York Yankees, who expect a championship every year and aren’t fond of learning curves, went out and hired someone

By Daniel Dunaief whose playing claim to fame as a Yankee came with one swing 14 years ago. After his playing career ended, Boone entered the broadcast booth where he talked about the game.

Like Trump, Boone was beamed

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into the living rooms of those who paused to watch the program that featured him.

And now, like Trump, Boone must do some quick on-the-job training, becoming a modern-day manager.

Now, I don’t expect Boone to attack other players, managers or umpires on Twitter, the way the president has done when he unloads written salvos against anyone who dares to defy or annoy him.

What I’m wondering, though, is how did these men get their jobs?

Since when is experience doing a high profile job no longer necessary? What made Trump and Boone the choice of the Electoral College and the best candidate to make the Yankees greater again, respectively?

These Yankees, after all, were surprisingly great this year, falling one game short of the fall classic.

One word may answer that question: television. Somehow we have gone from the comical notion, years ago that “I’m not a doctor, I play one on TV,” to the reality of “I know better

because I seem that way on TV.” Long ago, in 1960, when Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy were running for president, TV helped sway voters, particularly those who watched an important debate. So, I suppose, it seems like a logical extension to imagine that TV helped fast track the careers of people who spent time sharing their thoughts, tag lines and observations with us through that same medium.

Sports and reality TV have commonalities. A sport is the ultimate live, unscripted event, where people offer off-the-cuff thoughts and analyses on fluid action. Each game and each moment can bring the unexpected — a triple play, an inside-the-park home run or a hidden-ball trick — that requires an instant reaction.

Similarly, albeit in a different way, the reality TV that brought Trump to the top of the political heap gave him a chance to respond to changing situations, offering a cutting analysis of the potential, or lack thereof, for people on his show.

While viewers watch these familiar faces and hear their voices, people can become convinced of the wisdom and abilities of these TV stars who become spokespersons and champions for their own brands.

So, does Trump offer any insight into Boone? The new Yankees manager may find that second-guessing other people is much easier than making decisions himself and working as a part, or a leader, of a team.

Trump has bristled at all the second-guessers. While he’s familiar with the media scrutiny, Boone, too, may find it irritating that so many other New Yorkers are absolutely sure they know better when it comes to in-game decisions that affect the outcome of a Yankees contest.

Perhaps what Boone and Trump teach us is that selling your ideas or yourself on TV has become a replacement for experience. TV experience has become a training ground for those selling their ideas to the huddled masses yearning for a chance to cheer.

A different and generous gift of the season

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trange as it may seem amid the frenetic shopping, the seasonal music and the rounds of holiday parties, there are some who are deeply lonely. They may or may not seem so, they may be among the elderly or adolescents, they may appear depressed or not, but they are indeed lonely.

And lonely can be bad for one’s health.

Loneliness has lots of causes. For a widow or widower, the of

By Leah S. Dunaief approach the holidays makes more grievous the loss of a spouse. Holidays are typically family time, and one member is gone. Or perhaps a close friend has died and is sorely missed. For those who have outlived their contemporaries, the gaiety and excitement of the holidays are a sad contrast with their lives. Or with

Between you and me

children and grandchildren scattered over three continents, it may not be possible to be together for the celebrations. Perhaps worst of all are those in unsatisfying relationships who are perceived to be coupled but are in reality painfully lonely.

Loneliness, health studies have shown, can cause increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, depression, accelerated cognitive decline and even trigger suicide. And in this world of electronic devices operating on the internet, even a phone call with the sound of a warm voice is now often replaced by a tidy and sanitized email or text message.

How are we to respond to such feelings of loneliness?

First is to be aware that those around us may not be so caught up in the spirit of the season. For those who have plenty, whether in worldly goods or in simple joy, this is the time for sharing. Sometimes it is not so obvious when others are hurting. If a neighbor is a shut-in, it is easy to guess that the person would like a visit, even a short one, or an errand run on their behalf. These

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are immediate solutions. But social isolation and loneliness are not necessarily the same. That neighbor may have few social connections but enjoy an existence rich with books, music or hobbies. On the other hand, loneliness is a subjective condition in which a person feels isolated, even if surrounded by people most of the time. That person is just as needy, or more so, for human interaction but that need may be harder to discern.

Research at the University of California, San Francisco, reveals that “most lonely people are married, live with others and are not clinically depressed,” according to a recent article by Jane Brody in The New York Times.

Some more obvious remedies for those who are lonely or socially isolated to help themselves might be volunteering at a hospital or assisted living center, a soup kitchen or a nursery school. Giving to others in need brings its own rewards. Joining a group with shared interests — anything from quilting to trivial pursuit — can help. A book club or a class is a way to keep the mind engaged while perhaps finding others with

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whom to socialize. And the fail-safe solution for those who desire interaction with others is to get a dog. It is not possible to take a dog for its walk three times a day, day after day, and not get into conversation with someone along the way unless the walk is in the woods.

But back to how we can help others who cannot help themselves. It seems to me that one of the greatest compliments one human can give to another is the willingness to listen. This may sound easier than it really is. Many people practice mindfulness, being in the moment, meditation and so forth for their own enrichment. In order to listen to another person, to really hear them, one has to practice that skill too, until it becomes almost an art.

We who live in our small villages, where people have more opportunity to connect with neighbors in the supermarket or at concerts or school baseball games, we are lucky enough, if we are so interested, to be available to listen to each other.

We can learn when we listen. And for the lonely, genuinely being heard is a balm.

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