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Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker, center, will be accepting donations for care packages to be sent to members of the military.

Help spread holiday cheer During December, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai) is hosting a military care package supply collection for Operation Veronica at her office in Mount Sinai. Operation Veronica is a not-for-profit veterans organization that collects supplies and sends care packages to the brave men and women who serve in the military overseas. Volunteers fill boxes with handmade items and other supplies to support active duty military personnel. Suggested donations include hand warmers, merino wool socks, granola bars, playing cards, Gatorade chews, protein bars, lemonade and iced tea powder, magazines, wet

wipes, K-cup pods, powdered coffee creamer, pocket-sized salty snacks, Pepto-Bismol tablets, full-sized body wash and shampoo, and small funnels to fill water bottles. “I commend Janet Godfrey, the executive director of Operation Veronica, and the many volunteers who work tirelessly to make sure our brave men and women in uniform feel appreciated and supported,” Anker said. Donations will be accepted at Anker’s office until Dec. 31. The office is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is located at 620 Route 25A, Suite B in Mount Sinai. For more information, call Anker’s office at 631-854-1600.

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Coram alcohol distributor shut down following violations By Desirée Keegan desiree@tbrnewspapers.com The Superstar Beverage building on Route 112 in Coram has been condemned as a result of illegal activity and safety issues. Following an investigation, the alcohol distributor, a source of many complaints of drug and alcohol related activities, was cited with numerous State Liquor Authority violations, including sale to minors as well as licensing violations. The Town of Brookhaven building inspector and fire marshals condemned the location for fire code violations and for no Certificate of Compliance and no Certificate of Occupancy. “You had prostitution here, drug dealing, the sale of alcohol to underage individuals — all of that poses significant public safety risks and degrades our quality of life here,” Suffolk County Police Commissioner Tim Sini said. “We’re not going to stand for that.” Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai)

said that the site has been a nuisance to the community for years. “I have been continuously working with local community leaders, the Suffolk County Police Department and the Town of Brookhaven to collaborate on public safety and revitalization efforts,” Anker said. “It is important that we do everything in our power to support the Coram community and its local businesses to ensure that it remains economically viable.” Residents rushed to social media to voice their support for the shutdown. “This is amazing,” Eric Malmed wrote on Facebook. “This area was being turned into such a dump because of that place, and the shopping center across the street was so unsafe. Thank you.” Others are afraid it won’t get rid of the problem. “Do you think closing it down will get rid of drugs and prostitution in the area?” Robert Mindlin of Selden asked. “You are sadly mistaken.” Tom Hoffman of Yaphank echoed his sentiment. “Getting rid of the beer store won’t get rid of the problem,” he said. “They will migrate somewhere else within the county. It’s happened before and it will happen again. I cannot take away from the exceptional work of our county’s finest. I just hope relocating the problem does not create a larger one via conglomeration.” To help cut off the problems though, Anker and Legislator Robert Calarco (D-Patchogue) formed the Coram Plaza Revitalization Task Force in the spring in response to quality of life

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superstar Beverage, above, was closed following multiple violations and illegal activity. a notice, left, is taped to the door siting the condemnation of the building.

level than we have seen before,” Calarco said. “They recognize that when we all work together, we can produce real effective change for our communities.” He said local business owners in the Coram Plaza shopping center have said they’ve seen a marked improvement in security and the ability of their costumers to feel comfortable shopping in their stores, especially since the beverage center shut down. Sini said he intends to keep it that way. “Town, police and county officials are going to stand with the community, work together, and solve our public safety problems,” he said.

concerns from Coram residents. The task force is made up of many community stakeholders including elected officials from the state, county and town, the Suffolk County Police Department, the Department of Social Services, local civic leaders, property managers and representatives from not-for-profit organizations. The task force has coordinated revitalization efforts including homeless outreach efforts, increased security at the shopping center and the condemnation of Superstar Beverage. “I would like to thank Commissioner Sini and the Town of Brookhaven on their collaboration, which they have brought to a higher

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Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai) is teaming up with Rhonda Klch, founder of Equity First Foundation, to assist with the annual Holiday Dream event, which provides holiday gifts to Long Island families in need. Anker will be collecting new toy donations at her district office, which is located at 620 Route 25A, Suite B in Mount Sinai. “I am proud to partner with Rhonda to be a drop-off location for the Holiday Dream event,” Anker said. “This wide-reaching event helps hundreds of local families in need during the holiday season.”

Each year, Klch has worked to help families in need, as she believes that many people are not aware of the daily struggles that some Long Islanders face. In 2014, the Holiday Dream event helped 167 families with gifts for the holiday season, and last year, the event grew to help 250 families. Local families from Miller Place, Mount Sinai, Selden, Medford, Coram, Port Jefferson and Port Jefferson Station receive holiday gifts. If you have questions or for more information, please contact Anker’s office at 631-854-1600.

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Suffolk Legislature can’t decide how to approach budget issues Five-year salary freeze for representatives and fewer members discussed but not supported By Victoria Espinoza victoria@tbrnewspapers.com With Suffolk County’s dire financial straights for the present and the future, some legislators are proposing ideas to trim the fat and save costs, while others think the real problems are not being addressed. County Legislator William Lindsay III (D-Bohemia) has drafted two bills, one that would freeze salaries for all legislators for five years and another to consolidate the Legislature from 18 members to 13. County legislators receive an annual raise equal to 4 percent or the increase in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower. This year the raise is expected to be 0.58 percent, according to Lindsay’s office. Lindsay has advocated to get rid of the automatic increases for some time, and recently drafted legislation for a five-year freeze — a motion that didn’t receive a seconder in the Government Operations, Personnel, Information Technology & Housing Committee. Fellow members Kara Hahn (D-Setauket), Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset), Kevin McCaffrey (R-Lindenhurst) and Robert Calarco (D-Patchogue) declined to second Lindsay’s motion. Hahn and Kennedy did not respond to requests for comment. “This sends a message we’re serious about tackling the issue,” Lindsay said. “Everyone should feel the pain a little. We should lead by example. This gives us more credibility.” Lindsay froze his salary when he first took office in 2013, and other legislators have done the same.

Lindsay said he was surprised the proposal didn’t get more consideration from his colleagues. “With the financial issues we’re facing, we need to look at alternatives to cut spending,” he said. Lindsay’s second proposal to drop from 18 to 13 representatives was created in the same spirit. The first public hearing on the bill was due to be held Dec. 6. If the bill is approved by the Legislature it will be up to a voter referendum. “Why shouldn’t we allow voters to decide how they should be governed?” Lindsay said. The 8th District representative said he thinks cutting legislators would help reduce costs without sacrificing the quality of representation for each district. His proposal would see each representative go from roughly 80,000 constituents to 110,000. According to a 2015 government census report, Suffolk’s population is approximately 1.5 million. By comparison two Californian counties, Sacramento and Alameda, each have five representatives for their 1.4 million and 1.6 million residents respectively. Both of these counties function with a board of supervisors, instead of legislators. According to Lindsay’s office, Suffolk almost doubles the national average of representation while each legislator represents only one-fifth of the average constituency nationwide. Lindsay’s proposal states that at present each county legislator receives a salary, is assigned three paid staff members and is enti-

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Legislator rob trotta, above, believes a smaller leadership and a salary freeze are not enough to solve the county’s budget problems. Legislator sarah anker, left, said she would freeze her salary, though a smaller Legislature wouldn’t solve the county’s problems.

tled to a district office, among other benefits. Police Department, which he said costs SufIf this legislation passes, it would not go folk $135,000 per day. “We’re in these binding arbitrations that into effect until 2021, after the county diswe have no ability to pay,” he said. trict lines are set to be redrawn. Trotta’s primary concern is contractual Lindsay’s suggestions all take aim at relieving some of Suffolk’s budgetary issues. pension and pay increases for county poLegislators, a credit rating agency and the lice officers. The county and the Police Bedirector of the Budget Review Office for the nevolent Association agreed on the current Legislature have said the county’s financial contract in 2011, which runs through 2018. Trotta, a former SCPD detective, estimated situation is dire. Robert Lipp, director of the Budget Re- for every 200 cops that retire, it could cost view Office, expressed concerns in his assess- the county more than $60 million. “We need to generate businesses and ment of the county budget. “How are we able to provide services at growth, but we can’t afford to,” he said. Trotta said a five-year salary freeze for needed levels when facing a structural deficit that is far in excess of $100 million in legislators is equivalent to a grain of sand each of the past several years? It is a conun- on the beach, but he would support a salary freeze of all government drum,” Lipp said in a letter employees. As for a reducaccompanying his review tion in members, he said of the budget in October. he doesn’t think that goes “The short answer is that far enough either. the county’s structural “It should be six or deficit is increasingly drivseven members,” he said. ing our decisions. As a However, Trotta warned result, some initiatives, fewer representatives that may be considered could put grassroots camcrucial, are funded without regard for our ability — Sarah Anker paigns at a disadvantage with more ground to cover to pay, while others are funded at less than needed levels because in a single district. Ultimately he called the idea a double-edged sword. of our deficit position.” Lindsay’s proposal acknowledged this He said the county has set a bad precedent by borrowing money to pay for operating ex- concern, stating districts would still be small penses. The credit rating entity Moody’s In- enough to “allow underfunded candidates to vestors Service has projected a negative credit compete effectively in legislative races and rating outlook for the county due to outstand- permit winning candidates to provide excellent services to their constituents.” ing debt and a reliance on borrowing. Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai) Legislator Rob Trotta (R-Fort Salonga) said the budget is deeply flawed, but he said she supports the five-year freeze. She does not believe either of Lindsay’s proposals froze her own salary in 2011. “We need to show we can be an example, would help fix the problem. “This is pennies compared to the prob- that we’re cutting back during fiscally challems we have,” Trotta said in a phone in- lenging times,” she said in a phone interview. But Anker doesn’t back a smaller Legislaterview. “It’s showboating.” The District 12 representative is most concerned with the ture. “If you have less representation, that’s county’s contract with the Suffolk County not in the best benefit for the public.”

‘We need to show we can be an example, that we’re cutting back during fiscally challenging times.’

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Free child safety seat check Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro (R) has announced a free child safety seat check on Friday, Dec. 16, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Setauket Fire Department, 394 Nicolls Road in East Setauket. Certified technicians from the Brookhaven Highway Department and representatives from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office will be on hand to inspect car seats and make sure children are riding in the right car seats for their age and size as they grow.

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Notice of formation of Realty Wave, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on September 22, 2016. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC (678 Route 25A, Miller Place, NY 11764). Purpose: any lawful purpose. 526 11/3 6x tmc NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE IV, SEC. 8529 OF THE BUILDING ZONE ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WILL HOLD A WORKSESSION ON DECEMBER 12, 2016 (BZA CONFERENCE ROOM – 1ST FLOOR) AT 3:00 P.M. AND A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2016 (2ND FLOOR AUDITORIUM) COMMENCING AT 2:00 P.M. AT ONE INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, N.Y. TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: TIMES OF MIDDLE COUNTRY 31. Keith Groshans, c/o Christine Nicholl, 18 Railroad Ave., Suite B, Center Moriches, NY. Location: Northwest corner Clearview Ave. & Berkshire Dr., Selden. Applicant requests minimum side yard variance for proposed one story residence addition; front yard setback variance from Clearview Ave. for existing wood planking; also, height variance for pro-

“Every 33 seconds, one child under 13 is involved in a crash,” said Losquadro. “Fifty-nine percent of car seats are installed incorrectly. My staff and I are happy to provide this free car seat inspection to teach parents and caregivers how to identify the right car seat for a child’s age and size, and how to correctly install and use their seats.” Inspections are by appointment only; call 631-363-3770 to reserve your spot.

posed relocation of existing fence to property line located in front yard (Clearview Ave.). (0200 57100 0100 005002) 43. Judith Oskey, c/o Sal and Andrew Malguarnera 713 Main St., Port Jefferson, NY. Location: West side Minerva Lane, 75’ South of Helen St., Centereach. Applicant requests permission for proposed 2nd story residence addition; also, rear yard variance for proposed outside cellar entrance. (0200 51400 0600 023000) CASES WILL BE HEARD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD. PAUL M. DE CHANCE CHAIRMAN 645 12/8 1x tmc LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE SELDEN FIRE DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the SELDEN FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York, on the 29th day of November, 2016, subject to a permissive referendum as provided for by Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law. An extract of the resolution is as follows: The SELDEN FIRE DISTRICT maintains a Capital Reserve Fund designated as the Capital Reserve Fund for Buildings and Grounds, Grounds Maintenance, Repairs and Capital Im-

provements known as Capital Reserve #1 under Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law in which account there is sufficient funds to accomplish the purpose hereinafter set forth; namely, the installation of a new entranceway and canopy for Station 1, including any necessary work for said project, and it proposed to contract for such work in order to maintain the high standards of performance of the SELDEN FIRE DEPARTMENT in the discharge of its duties in preserving the lives and property of the residents of the community, and said work is deemed in the best interests of the residents of the SELDEN FIRE DISTRICT. The resolution further provides that there be transferred from the present Section 6(g) Capital Reserve Fund #1 of the SELDEN FIRE DISTRICT a sum not to exceed Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars for the work, and the District Treasurer is authorized to effect such transfer from time to time to effect such work. This resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days unless in the meanwhile a mandatory referendum as provided for in Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law is required to be held. DATED: November 29, 2016 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS SELDEN FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN ATTEST: MARION WARREN Secretary 649 12/8 1x tmc

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Incidents and arrests Nov. 29 – Dec. 4 Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?

A 33-year-old man from Coram shouted obscenities while in a parking lot on Oakland Avenue in Port Jefferson at about 9 a.m. Dec. 2, according to police. He was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.

You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here

At about 5 a.m. Nov. 30, a 37-year-old man was found sleeping in a vacant building on Perry Street in Port Jefferson without permission, according to police. When questioned, he gave police a fake name and also possessed prescription medication without a valid prescription, police said. He also attempted to flee on foot during the arrest. He was charged with third-degree criminal trespassing, false personation, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest. A 34-year-old woman from Coram was also sleeping in a vacant building on Perry Street on the same date at about the same time, police said. She was arrested and charged with thirddegree criminal trespassing. At about 6 a.m., a 56-year-old man from Central Islip was found sleeping in a vacant building on Perry Street without permission, police said. He was also arrested and charged with third-degree criminal trespassing. Police would not confirm if any of the three charged were in the same building.

Driving on drug cocktail

On Nov. 30 at about 12:30 a.m., a 34-year-old man from Selden was driving a 1995 Toyota on Route 25A in Miller Place near the intersection of Pipe Stave Hollow Road when he struck a median, a curb and a street sign, according to police. Police discovered he was driving under the influence of marijuana, Percocet and Xanax. He was arrested and charged with first-degree operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs.

Dishonest Abe

A 2012 Lincoln was stolen from Coastal gas station on Route 25A in Rocky Point at about 6 a.m. Dec. 4, according to police.

Missing merchandise

At Woodhaven Home for Adults assisted living facility in Port Jefferson, a cellphone was stolen at about 8 p.m. Dec. 3.

Garage break-in attempt

The handle of a detached garage at a home on Mount Sinai Avenue in Mount Sinai was damaged at about 9:30 a.m. Dec. 2, though no evidence of entry was found, police said.

Skimming off the top

At Speedway gas station on Route 25A in Miller Place, an employee kept cash for several items that were purchased Nov. 24, according to police.

Right on target

Assorted merchandise was stolen from Target on Pond Path in Setauket at about 12:30 p.m. Dec. 2, according to police.

Benched

A handbag was stolen from a bar and restaurant called The Bench on Route 25A in Stony Brook at about 10 p.m. Dec. 1, police said.

Busted window

A window was broken on a home on Mark Street in Port Jefferson Station at about 10:30 p.m. Dec. 2, though no entry was made.

Like pulling teeth

A 25-year-old man from Coram who was an employee at a dental office located on Terryville Road in Port Jefferson Station issued himself a cash refund through the company’s credit card system Dec. 2, according to police. He was arrested and charged with petit larceny. — Compiled by Alex petroski

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Tesla Science Center to receive cross-country donation California-based Northern Imagination to contribute portion of Tesla statue sales to the Wardenclyffe site BY DESIRÉE KEEGAN DESIREE@TBRNEWSPAPERS.COM A love of science and invention has brought together two small start-ups from across the country. Dorrian Porter learned of Nikola Tesla eight years ago and said he was surprised by how underrecognized the inventor was. Porter, the creator of Northern Imagination — a California holding company formed in 2013 to support creative ideas, entrepreneurs and companies — had some interest in the Kickstarter platform and decided to use it to educate others on the founder of alternating current. “Elementary school children should know about him just as they learn about [Thomas] Edison or [Alexander Graham] Bell,” he said. “Along with others in his time, Nikola Tesla worked on a range of theories and inventions that helped form the basis of our world today, including computers, X-rays, wireless communications, solar and alternating current. Most people don’t realize that the transfer of power across any kind of distance over wires via alternating current is the direct work of Nikola Tesla.” While he prepared for the project, Porter paid a visit to the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe in Shoreham where he met board president Jane Alcorn. “Dorrian Porter heard what we were doing here and came to volunteer some time and visit us one weekend,” Alcorn said. “He was inspired by what we were doing.” And he was motivated by how the organization was able to raise more than $1 million to purchase the property. “He’s a Tesla fan and thought it was fascinating what we were able to do,” she said. “He wanted to be helpful, like many other people across the world.” So in 2013, Porter raised $127,000 to build a statue of Tesla in Silicon Valley in California. The campaign lasted just 30 days and was supported by more than 700 backers, with Alcorn being one of them. The figure was sculpted by Terry Guyer and works as a free Wi-Fi spot, while also housing a time capsule scheduled to be opened Jan. 7, 2043. The landlord of the property where the statue now stands, Harold Hohbach, agreed to put the statue there. Hohbach began his career in the 1940s as an electrical engineer at Westinghouse, a company that was a major beneficiary and benefactor of Tesla, according to Porter. A gift for donating was a replica of the statue, showing Tesla holding a large lightbulb. “He could [generate] power wirelessly in 1895 — so we put the magnet in the mini-replica inside the light as a random idea that we thought would be nifty, and since magnetism and electricity go together, it seemed to fit,” Porter said. “It’s hard to imagine the last 100 years without power being transported from Niagara Falls, and every other power generating plant now, to other parts of the country.” The company held a few hundred statues in stock for the last few years, selling them closer to the original price of $90, which was used to raise the funds for the project. To sell the rest of the line, Porter lowered the price, and decided he wanted to give back in support of Tesla, by donating $3 of each sale to the science center in Shoreham. Porter said Northern Imagination anticipates donating around $2,000. “I am an enthusiastic supporter for seeing a permanent place of recognition established for Nikola Tesla,” he said. “By showcasing the wide range of areas Tesla worked on 100 years ago, the center will without question spark the imagination of a young girl or boy, and take our world forward the next 100 years. I hope the Tesla Science Center can be a place of recognition for Tesla and his inventions, a gathering place for people and a spot for children to learn and experiment.” Alcorn said no matter what the science center receives, she is happy to have Northern Imagination be a part of the science center’s network. She said she also received a matching time capsule that will be placed on the grounds. “We’re pleased that people think of us and consider us in any kind of giving,” she said. “Whether it’s their time or money or skills or connections, all of that is helpful and it’s welcomed. We appreciate it.”

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Left, the statue of Nikola Tesla is constructed. Right, proceeds from miniature replica sales will be donated to the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe.

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Senior Matt Schmidt, above, was recently recognized as one of two students, along with senior Cassidy Treanor, right, selected as November Students of the Month.

Middle Country honors students of the month The Middle Country Central School District recently congratulated two of its high school students for being named the district’s students of the month for November. Centereach High School senior Cassidy Treanor and Newfield High School senior Matt Schmidt were recognized for the accomplishments they achieved in the classroom, on the athletic field and within the community during the month of November. The students were acknowledged at the district board of education meeting, where their long list of achievements were commemorated. “The district is incredibly proud of all that Matt and Cassidy have accomplished this month and throughout their academic

careers,” Superintendent of Schools Roberta Gerold said. “As we say goodbye to Cassidy and Matt in June, we will celebrate the positive impact they have made on our school community, and anxiously await how they will serve as leaders in their chosen field in the future.” Treanor is currently ranked seventh in her graduating class. Upon graduation, she will enter college having received credit from 10 Advanced Placement courses and three college-level courses. In addition, she is also taking AP courses for all of her core subjects during her senior year. She will be attending Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in the fall and plans to study engineering.

Outside of the classroom, Treanor is an acclaimed athlete including being named the Suffolk Zone’s Best Female Athlete and to the All-Conference Team her junior year. She has participated in both basketball and field hockey at the varsity level since her freshman year. In basketball, Cassidy was named Rookie of the Year as a freshman and has served as her team’s captain since the tenth grade. Schmidt will graduate with a total of 30 college credits from AP and college-level courses and currently has a GPA of 92.4375. During his senior year, he is currently taking three AP courses and three college-level courses. He will be attending Stevens Institute of Technology after graduation and

plans to study electrical engineering. Schmidt is also a member of the varsity baseball team and is an active member in the Leadership Club and the National Honor Society. He has given back to his community by volunteering in several districtwide initiatives including Trick-or-Treat Street, Holiday Lane, Jump Rope for Heart and the Special Olympics. He is also a first chair bass player for the concert and philharmonic orchestras. Outside of school, he also volunteers at Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf and the Friends of Music organization by selling concessions during festivals and between performances.

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Brookhaven town officials and New York State legislators with members of Lake Ronkonkoma’s Improvement Group

Lake Ronkonkoma group honored Photo from Town of Brookhaven

Brookhaven Town officials visit Panera’s Grand Opening: On

Dec. 5, Supervisor Ed Romaine (R), far right, Councilman Kevin LaValle (R-Selden), second from right and Town Clerk Donna Lent, far left, were on hand at Panera Bread of Selden to welcome the new restaurant to the community and celebrate its “bread breaking” grand opening ceremony. The new Panera Bread is located in the College Plaza shopping center. Also pictured are Panera Bread Regional Training Manager Lauren Trotter, second from left, and Panera Bread Vice President of Operations Greg George, center.

At the Dec. 1 town board meeting, Councilmen Kevin LaValle (R-Selden) and Neil Foley (R-Blue Point) recognized the Lake Ronkonkoma Improvement Group for its efforts to clean up the lake. The group, which was established in the summer of 2016, staged its first cleanup soon after and have organized numerous cleanups since then. “The Lake Ronkonkoma Improvement Group have mobilized so many people from the community around the central

goal of making the lake a better place for residents to enjoy,” LaValle said. “They have been very successful in doing it and I appreciate the hard work, dedication, and passion they have shown.” Foley thought it was a positive effort because of how popular the destination is for local families. “These community minded people set a great example for others to follow,” he said, “and I thank them for taking the lead to beautify the lake.”

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The memorial to the USS Arizona sits above the sunken aircraft carrier in Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu in Hawaii.

A turning point for America There are moments in American history that change the course of our democracy, and our lives. Several have come out of a clear blue morning sky. Dec. 7, 1941 in Hawaii began with just such a morning.. But it was not just “a date that will live in infamy,” in the words of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (D), which he used to begin a speech to Congress and the American people the day after the surprise bombing on the naval base at Pearl Harbor. It was also a day that marked a major transition for the United States of America. “I think December 7, 1941, is perhaps the most important day in American history,” Paul Sparrow, director of the FDR Library in Hyde Park said in an interview aired on CBS Sunday Morning television last weekend. “It is the transition day when we shifted from being an isolationist nation to being a global superpower.” Roosevelt initially did his best to keep the country out of World War II. The Great Depression had taken a toll on the American people, and the memory of the destruction and lives lost in World War I still lingered. When faced with the destruction of an entire fleet of aircraft carriers docked in Pearl Harbor — and the fighter planes that they were meant to deploy — Roosevelt knew he had to make a swift and decisive response to an attack he called “unprovoked and dastardly.” Roosevelt’s rallying cry was met with an immediate response from a unified and committed nation. America retooled, fought and took on a leadership role in the world it has maintained ever since. Seventy-five years later, we might be experiencing another total policy realignment. Will the new administration, with its Americafirst doctrine, lead us back to pre-Pearl Harbor isolationism? One of the most important parts of American tradition since 1941 is our willingness to lend a hand to other countries and support them. Though it remains to be seen what values our new commander in chief will maintain, we must not forget our history.

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Hello, My name is Stacey Wohl, founder and owner of Northportbased CAUSE Brands. Last year, I launched Our Coffee with a Cause, an online coffee retailer, in response to the growing concern for local individuals with special needs who are looking for job opportunities and a learning environment to acquire real-life skills. My children, Brittney and Logan, each have severe autism, which worried me about their futures. As they have gotten older, I have come to realize that their disabilities don’t make them incapable, but I felt they would not get a chance like everyone else to succeed. Although 53 million adults in the United States are living with a disability, as many as 70 percent of this working-age population are currently unemployed. Earlier this year, I opened a new storefront, Cause Café, located at 1014 Fort Salonga Road

in Northport. As with my original CAUSE brand, Cause Café’s mission is to integrate individuals with cognitive delays alongside their typically developing peers to help provide them with the skills necessary to live a successful and fulfilling life. Most recently, we launched our Baked with a Cause line of cookies, brownies and cupcakes, which are available online or in-store. We also offer our CAUSE bar and chocolatecovered CAUSE espresso beans. In addition to being a delectable gift item, our CAUSE brand coffee, sweets and baked goods products make the perfect addition to any holiday gathering. Enclosed please find a flyer, which highlights the coffee products available for sale at www. ourcoffeewithacause.net, as well as the baked goods that can be ordered in-store to accompany any holiday spread by calling us at 631-651-8667.

A portion of the proceeds from our sales benefit Our Own Place, a nonprofit organization I founded in 2012 to provide unique opportunities to specialneeds children and their single parents. The mission of the organization is to support businesses and other organizations that provide valuable resources to children and adults with cognitive disabilities. Nothing would mean more to me than the support from your local organization to help us fulfill our mission of increasing job opportunities for individuals with special needs. If you’re in the area, stop in, grab a bite and check us out; I’d be thrilled to meet you. If you’re looking for gift ideas, be sure to visit us online at www.ourcoffeewithacause.net.

Stacey Wohl Fort Salonga

A look at the problems with Black Lives Matter I was dismayed, disgusted and egregiously offended by your support of BLM and their portrayal on your front page. BLM is a vicious gang of thugs who have no apparent purpose except depriving others — including Bernie Sanders — of their right to free speech and to violently attack anyone in their way. They would not exist except for the dirty money of the world’s most evil billionaire, George Soros. Their very name is a fraud because they couldn’t care less about the thousands of blacks killed every year in gang violence. The only black lives they care about are those lost — in most cases — by criminals confronting

and antagonizing police. And they ignore the power of all the blacks who constitute the power structure of this country ... from the president, the attorney general, the presidential advisors and cabinet secretaries and the hundreds of black mayors, chiefs of police and policemen in every city and town who enforce the law. Do you agree with BLM that all these black leaders hate their fellow black sisters and brothers? And how many scholarships has BLM given to black students? None! How many encouraged to graduate high school? None! How many helped to start businesses? Less than zero because of all the

black businesses BLM has burned to the ground! In the end, if BLM doesn’t like all the blacks and Democrats they keep electing and re-electing, why don’t they elect someone else instead of just beating up people and burning cars? And why doesn’t this “newspaper” print news instead of being Karl Marx’ definition of useful idiots, copying whatever social fad their rich friends think may be cool this week, while mindlessly carrying out the goals of the most hurtful elements of the society.

Robert Sandberg Stony Brook

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OpiniOn The day our kids bend down to look us in the eye

he first time we hold them, they fit into the corner of our arms with room to spare. Their impossibly small pink toes fit neatly in our eyelids as we kiss their wiggling feet. We lower their grocery-sack-sized bodies gently into their cribs. During the day we bring food to their toothless mouths, and their bodies process the food as they take what they need and leave the rest for us to clean and remove. Suddenly they are coasting, By Daniel Dunaief looking into the side of a couch, a chair or our legs, standing for the first time. Amid the cheers and squeals, they fall and

D. None of the above

we rush to the floor near them and congratulate them. Before long we’re bending down, gently holding tiny hands engulfed in our oven-mitt-sized palms. From their first walking steps, they progress to trotting. It’s a wonderful yet terrible transition, as their developing minds can’t process dangers at the same rate that their feet propel them. We keep up or race ahead, making sure they don’t step off a curb until all movement on the street has stopped. They no longer want to sit in the car seat. They arch backs that are shorter than our arms, making it impossible to buckle them in. We distract them enough to close the clasps, run to the front seat and bring the car to a high enough speed that they sleep. We take them roller skating, skiing or ice skating. We start them early so they’ll become naturals. Brilliant idea, except that they need us to put our hands under their armpits to keep them upright. After a time far too short

for our kids’ liking, our backs scream to stop. We can’t bend down or our spines will go on strike. At that point, these small people want hot chocolate or the chance to try skiing, snowboarding or rollerblading on their own. We stand on a field, tossing a ball lightly near their gloves. They throw the ball back in our general direction, discouraged that they haven’t discovered the magic of a catch. We get down on one knee, look them in the eye, pull up their small chins and smile, hoping we can teach the mechanics of throwing before they become too upset to keep trying. We protect their heads from colliding with the tops of tables, reach for glasses from the cabinet, and help them into the seats at restaurants where their feet dangle far from the floor. Pretty soon, they want to ride a bike. We promise to hold on but our backs, yet again, have other ideas. They shout at us for letting go or,

maybe, they decide they want to do it on their own because they saw Timmy down the street on his bike. Their faces, arms and legs get longer, they pick up speed everywhere they go and, before long, their heads are above the level of the kitchen table. They reach down to pet the neighbors’ big dog, and they sit in restaurant chairs with enormous feet that rest on the floor and which we wouldn’t dare put anywhere near our eyelids. We no longer have to bend our necks to kiss the tops of their heads. In fact, with their braces gleaming in the sun, they stare or glare from under the long hair of adolescence directly into our eyes. Pretty soon we hope, as we go to sleep each night, they will be taller than we are. Wonderful as that moment is, maybe — just for an instant — we remember that the head perched atop this growing body is the same one that fit so snugly into our arms all those years ago.

and they told me how they decided to come into the village. Some came from Connecticut, enthusiastic about the magical event because they had visited before and knew of the many fun activities. It also helped that Port Jefferson ferry general manager, Fred Hall, offered a two-for-one price special during the weekend. The 10:30 a.m. boat on Saturday morning had 300 walk-ons alone, and they came without cars so no parking problems, and they had money in their pockets to spend for a good time. And people came from towns to the east and west, responding to the publicity and reputation surrounding the annual fantasy on the Long Island Sound. Everyone might take the festival for granted after all these years, but I know how it came about because I was also there at the beginning. It was the brainchild of Jeanne Garant, the mayor at the time and mother of the present mayor, Margot Garant. Jeanne, a woman of vision, wanted the many organizations and groups to come together and work as a whole on a project to strengthen the sense of community and to celebrate the village. And she figured it wouldn’t hurt if the project helped the local businesses. So the first weekend in December was designated

as the ideal time to capture some of the holiday shopping, and the theme was to be the Dickens stories and characters, who would come alive during those couple of days. And so it happened. This was no small project to get the organizers’ arms around. Among those invited to offer their talents and to hold special events was the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council, which would become the managing body alongside Port Jefferson Village, the historical society, the school district, the churches, various cultural paeans like Theatre Three (“A Christmas Carol”) and Harbor Ballet Theatre (“The Nutcracker”), the chamber of commerce and the civics, the constables, the ferry company, music groups, the harbormaster, the individual businesses and the residents just for starters. Events were designed for all age groups. Eventually the Currier & Ives-like ice skating rink — another Jeanne Garant idea — joined the enchanting picture. And a special THANK YOU to nationally famed and charming confection artist, Pat Darling, for once again creating the whimsical Santa’s Workshop in the historic Drowned Meadow Cottage on West Broadway. There are new offerings each year,

and this past weekend Mrs. Cratchit’s Colorful Christmas Crafts was one such in the Village Center, along with an expanded Festival of Trees that each sponsor creatively decorated. Port Jefferson Village was rich with events running through Saturday and Sunday. Indeed, it required more than two full pages in our Official Festival Guide just to list them in their many different locations hosted by the various community groups. So the original vision of a unified village has once again been realized. And the businesses were delighted with the results. “Never had an empty table all weekend,” one restaurateur said. “Shoppers buying all afternoon,” a jewelry store owner said. Dickensian pleasure will go on throughout December this year, with the decorations and specials. And I would like to end on a personal note. I have watched countless parades in my lifetime as a child, a mother and a grandmother, but until this weekend, I had never been on a parade float. As the honoree of the Dickens weekend, I got to ride atop the ferry float and to wave at the thousands of people and shower them with (artificial) snow as they waved back, calling out greetings. What fun! We are deeply honored to have been appreciated in this way.

No humbug at Port Jeff’s Dickens festival, just cheer and comfort

his is a big THANK YOU to the Village of Port Jefferson and all those who worked hard to transform the village into the Charles Dickens Festival. For the 21st year in a row, the seaside village came to life in the time of Dickens, with decorations, lights, greenery and especially costumed characters roaming the streets and welcoming visitors. This year, a second THANK YOU for naming us, Times Beacon Record News Media, the honoree for the event. The entire By Leah S. Dunaief weekend was a thrill, for us and for the thousands of people who chatted with the characters, shopped in the many varied stores, ate in the wide selection of restaurants, rode in the horse-drawn carriage, enjoyed the festival of trees and took in the harbor views. How do I know? I asked the festivalgoers, because I was there every day from Thursday to Sunday,

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