The Times of Smithtown - December 14, 2017

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Fort salonga east • kings park • smithtown • nesconset • st james • head oF the harbor • nissequogue • hauppauge • commack Vol. 30, No. 42

December 14, 2017

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Residents thank Vecchio for 40 years of service A3

Commack Public Library celebrates reopening A3 Electrification of Smithtown LIRR line possible A5 Smithtown West girls basketball gears up A10

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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Santa Claus to visit Smithtown for Christmas parades Santa Claus is making his list and checking it twice, as he’ll be visiting with Town of Smithtown fire departments to double check who’s naughty and who’s nice.

Visit with Santa and his elves at these Christmas parades in the upcoming weeks.

Redwood Lane, at approximately 5:15 p.m. * Meat Farms parking lot on Smithtown Bypass at approximately 6 p.m. * Smithtown High School West, located on Central Road, at approximately 8:30 p.m.

The last pass of the parade will drive along Smithtown’s Main Street at approximately 10:15 p.m. For further information, visit www.smithtownfd.org.

Hauppauge

Hauppauge Fire Department Engine Company 1 will host its 37th annual Pictures with Santa and Santa Parade Dec. 23.

Children can have their pictures taken with Santa from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Station 2, located at 812 Terry Road in Hauppauge.

The Santa Parade will begin at 5:05 p.m. with a public stop at the Hyatt Hotel in Hauppauge at approximately 5:20 p.m.

Firefighters will be collecting donations of nonperishable goods for the local food pantry during the parade.

Engine Company 4 and Truck Company 1 will host their annual Santa Parade Dec. 23 at 4 p.m. Major stops include Waldbaum’s parking lot on Veterans Memorial Highway at approximately 7:20 p.m. followed by Whiporwil School on Hoffman Lane at approximately 8:45 p.m. For further parade route details visit www.hauppaugefiredepartment.org.

Nesconset

The Nesconset Fire Department will be hosting its annual Santa Claus parade Dec. 23

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Santa Claus will come to visit children with the local fire departments. starting at 3:30 p.m. from the main firehouse.

Major stops planned along this year’s route include: * Nesconset Shopping Plaza on Smithtown Boulevard between 6:30 and 7 p.m. for 15 minutes * Tackan Elementary School on Midwood Avenue in Nesconset between 7:45 and 8:15 p.m. for 15 minutes * Ecklund Boulevard in Nesconset between 9 and 9:30 p.m. for 15 minutes For more information and to track in real

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time where Santa is on the night of the parade, visit www.nesconsetfd.org.

Smithtown

The Smithtown Fire Department will be hosting its annual Christmas Parade Dec. 16 starting at 5 p.m. The parade is dedicated to Charles Lauber Jr., who died in the line of duty.

Major stops along this year’s route include: * Smithtown Town Hall, located on

The St. James Fire Department will be holding its 2017 Christmas Parade Dec. 16 starting from the Jefferson Avenue firehouse at 4:30 p.m.

This year’s public stop where children can meet with Santa will be held at St. James Elementary School, located at 580 Lake Ave., at approximately 7:45 p.m.

This year’s parade features a new and updated route, so residents are encouraged to check the fire department’s website at www.stjamesfd.org for a full list of stops.

Many of the fire departments ask that residents try not to clog the street or intersections with parked cars so the fire trucks can get through. Also, please make sure that children do not approach the trucks until they have come to a full and complete stop.

All posted times of scheduled parade route stops are approximate and may vary based on traffic and weather.

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TOWN Thank you Mr. Supervisor for 40 years of service

BY SARA-MEGAN WALSH SARA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Smithtown residents crowded the town board meeting room to standing room only, trailing down the staircase, waiting patiently in line for one last chance to speak. The three-minute limit for public speakers forgotten, as they came to say farewell and thank you to Supervisor Patrick Vecchio (R).

Vecchio led his last town board meeting Dec. 12 marking the end of his 40 years in office.

“Supervisor Vecchio, today is certainly a historic occasion,” said Brad Harris, town historian and former councilman for 12 years.

“You’ve been my supervisor for 40 years. That fact in itself is remarkable and historic as it makes you the longest serving supervisor in our town’s history, probably in the state, and probably in the nation … you’ve made Smithtown a model for others to follow.”

Many former town employees, former council members, politicians and residents could recall distinctly the first time they met Vecchio, some dating back to when he first took office in 1978.

“I met him 40 years ago when he was first running for election, I did not vote for him,” admitted Councilwoman Lynne Nowick (R-St. James). “I’m sorry I did not because the supervisor, along with the help of the town boards along the way, made this the

Photo by Sara-Megan Walsh

Smithtown Supervisor Pat Vecchio, center, with council members at the end of his last town board meeting Dec. 12. best town in the United States.”

Suffolk County legislators Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) and Rob Trotta (R-Fort Salonga) presented Vecchio with a county proclamation for his work.

“You have always done what you thought was right for the people,” Kennedy said. “I am proud you have been my supervisor. I know you will stay involved. I know you will put your two cents in at every opportunity you get and I am glad.”

Trotta noted that as the supervisor leaves

office the Town of Smithtown is not in debt, but rather has a budgetary surplus.

“This town is in such good financial shape, it is all because of you,” he said.

“You should be a model for every other town in the country, the nation, the state and certainly in this county.”

More than a few suggested to Vecchio if he was not interested in retiring, he could offer his services as a budgetary consultant to Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D).

“Your service to Smithtown has been

honorable and you are notoriously thrifty,” said Amy Fortunato, a Smithtown resident who campaigned unsuccessfully for a seat on town board this November.

Others lauded his focus on residents and tenacity in solving issues affecting Smithtown.

“Seniors are important and are often the forgotten ones,” said Rose Palazzolo, a St. James resident and president of the town’s Senior Center. “You have never forgotten the seniors.”

Even residents who found themselves at odds with Vecchio came forward to express their respect for his years of service.

“We didn’t always agree on things, in fact we disagreed a heck of a lot more than we agreed on things,” said Tony Tanzi, president of Kings Park Chamber of Commerce. “I always respected his opinion, and I know in my heart he always truly believed in what he was doing and put the town first.”

Tanzi noted that Vecchio would always be remembered as Mr. Supervisor.

Those who served on Smithtown town board over the years remembered Vecchio as a mentor with conviction.

“There are two figures in my life who have had the most influence in my political career, one of course is my father, and the other is you,” said state Assemblyman Mike Fitzpatrick (R-St. James).

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Commack Public Library reopens after $8.3M renovation

BY SARA-MEGAN WALSH SARA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Commack residents may have to look twice to find the sleek and modern entrance of the newly renovated Commack Public Library. Hint, there’s a brand new entrance.

The Commack Public Library celebrated its grand reopening Dec. 6 after completing a $8.5 million renovation and expansion. The Hauppauge Road building was aged and outof-date with state safety codes, according to its Director Laurie Rosenthal, as it had not undergone any significant upgrades since its construction in 1976.

Rosenthal, the library’s director for more than 15 years, said “I’m really excited to be home ... this library is like a second home to me and many of our patrons.”

The newly renovated building was designed by Beatty Harvey Coco (BHC) Architects of Hauppauge to be more consistent with the modern technological era and more community friendly by providing more space for programs.

“In the beginning of the design phase, the library’s leadership defined the functional requirements for the renovation, which included expanding the dedicated spaces for children and young adults, enlarging event and community facilities, specifying more comfortable furniture, improving telecommunications and audiovisual technology, and increasing the visibility of the building’s main entrance,” said Christopher Sepp, a senior associate for BHC. “These requirements reflected the new role of the library as a community and social center

for residents.”

The main entrance of the library was moved from the intersection of Commack Road and Hauppauge Road to the side of the building facing the parking lot to make the building more accessible and safer for visitors.

The former community room was expanded from 1,203 to 1,735 square feet in order to accommodate more patrons into its programs, the library director said. In addition, a new audiovisual system and movable curtain wall partition was installed to allow more than one program to be held at a time.

What Rosenthal likes to call the “coffee cup,” a brightly LED-lit entrance to the new children’s section, features soft furniture with lounge seating, train and brick play stations and colored LED lighting strips radiating out from the central ceiling that change colors based on themes and events.

The library director said new iPads in protective cases will be available to allow children to interact with technology as well as a sensory area, or quiet low-lighting room specifically designed for children with sensory and auditory needs.

Young adults have been given a 620-square-foot space off the main floor of the library which features age-appropriate reading, its own computer terminals and a booth like seating area with television and comfortable chairs where teens are invited to do homework or relax.

Throughout the library, there are varied tables, and study areas have their own builtin electrical units with Wi-Fi connections possible to allow residents to come in, sit down

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The Commack Public Library’s $8.5 million renovation includes a brand new children’s department with soft furniture and LED lighting. and connect anywhere, Rosenthal said.

In addition to the extensive redesign of the building, Islandia-based general contractor Stalco Construction made sure it was more energy efficient.

“All of the work was done with the use of sustainable and energy-efficient systems and materials to significantly improve the building’s operational efficiency, save money for years to come, and prevent the release of volatile organic compounds that could impact indoor air quality,” said Jason Vasquez, Stalco’s project manager.

The rebuild included installation of a new

high-efficiency heating ventilation and air conditioning system and LED lighting fixtures throughout the library to reduce energy for lighting to one-third its prior rate. Other features include a new elevator for handicapped accessibility and fire sprinklers to bring it into compliance with state fire codes.

All Commack residents, regardless of township, are invited to come in to see or tour the library, Rosenthal said. Any Suffolk County resident with a library card can check out materials, she said, with some exceptions, as high-demand items are only for library district taxpayers.

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Electrification possible for LIRR line in Smithtown

BY ALEX PETROSKI ALEX@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM A technological upgrade in Smithtown almost four decades in the making got a jolt of life this month.

The Long Island Rail Road Port Jefferson line was electrified as far east as Huntington in 1970, and despite calls ever since, electrification of the line further east to Port Jeff has yet to take place. State Sen. Ken LaValle (R-Port Jefferson) met with Metropolitan Transportation Authority board member Mitchell Pally during November, wherein the sides agreed to pursue a feasibility study to determine the potential cost and impact of electrifying the line out to Port Jeff. Trains used on the line east of Huntington currently run on diesel fuel.

“I believe it’s something we could get done,” LaValle said of electrification during a phone interview. “I think it’s critically important that we can demonstrate to communities with specificity where electric substations are going. Communities need to know that before we make that decision. I’m supporting electrification that starts in Port Jeff but also goes through Smithtown and Huntington.”

The feasibility study would be conducted by the LIRR and MTA, according to LaValle, and he said he’s not sure what the study would cost.

“Conducting a feasibility study makes a great deal of sense,” LIRR spokesperson Aaron Donovan said in a statement. “Additional electrification has long been part of the discussion for future improvements. We look forward to working with Senator LaValle about the possibility of obtaining funding for such a study.”

Calls and initiatives to electrify the line east of Huntington go back to at least the 1980s. According to an article by researcher Derek Stadler published by the Long Island History Journal in 2016 entitled “The Modernization of the Long Island Rail Road,” in 1984, electrification of the branch was included in a nearly $600 million MTA spending package that was meant to serve as a five-year plan for LIRR improvements. However, the plans were postponed indefinitely just two years later due to a budget gap.

The establishment of a one-seat ride from Port Jefferson to Penn Station has long been a goal for elected officials and LIRR riders as well, though that would require electrification as diesel engines cannot travel to the Manhattan station. In the mid-’90s, a brief pilot program was tested on the Port Jeff line using dual-mode locomotive cars that could run using both diesel engines and third-rail electrification. In 2000, it was estimated that electrification east of Huntington could cost as much as $500 million, according to Stadler’s research.

Port Jefferson Village Mayor Margot Garant said during a Nov. 20 board of trustees meeting she and Deputy Mayor Larry LaPointe recently met with LaValle, and the topic of electrification of the Port Jeff line came up as well.

“It would be critical to electrify the North Shore line,” Garant said during the meeting. The village is in the process of examining transportation improvements that could among other benefits, increase LIRR ridership and better coordinate the schedules of the railroad, Suffolk County buses and the Bridgeport-Port Jefferson ferry.

LaValle said the process of obtaining money to actually complete the electrification work wouldn’t be done prior to the feasibility study, though he said he believes funding could be attainable.

“We want to move people as quickly as possible east to west and build the same rate of success as Ronkonkoma is enjoying in terms of availability of trains into not only New York City, but west,” he said. “Before we do that we need to know with specificity — communities need to know what it means for their community.”

Both LaValle and Donovan declined to share specifics about the timetable of a feasibility study.

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In November, state Sen. Ken LaValle gave his blessing to a feasibility study for electrification of the LIRR Port Jefferson line east of Huntington, above, which includes the St. James station.

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ObItuarIEs

Elizabeth Bass

Elizabeth Ann Bass, of Smithtown, died Dec. 5. She was a retiree of the Brentwood school district. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth L. Bass; loving mother of Jason T. Suttile; and cherished sister of Brian Davey and Catherine Davey.

A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Smithtown. Interment followed at Smithtown Cemetery.

Gayle Casper

Gayle E. Casper, of Smithtown, died Nov. 29. She was the beloved wife of David Casper for 55 years; loving mother of David M. Casper and Michael (Kristine) Casper; cherished grandmother of Michael Anthony Casper; and adored sister of Carol Faso, Barbara Crafton and Linda Day. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and close friends.

A religious service was held at Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown. Cremation was private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her memory be made to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 246 W. 38th St., Suite 503, New York, NY 10018.

Rosanne Cresci

Rosanne Cresci, 59, formerly of Smithtown, died Dec. 3. She was the beloved mother of Ricky Goykin and the late Nicole; loving daughter of Louise

VECCHIO Continued from page A3 During his time in town office, Fitzpatrick said he recalls that the only victory he ever had against Vecchio on policies was the installation of a water slide at the pools in Smithtown Landing Country Club.

“The best measure is: Did you leave the town better than those before you?,” he said.

“The answer is absolutely yes.”

Former town Councilwoman Pat Biancaniello laughed slightly, saying she never got a victory against Vecchio while in office but sometimes managed to get him to shift, or slide, opinions.

“Even though we’ve had differences and you didn’t take me from crayons to perfume, you took me from budgets to environment …” Biancaniello said, tearfully referencing

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Cresci and the late Alfred; and adored sister of Alfred, Louise (Mike) Tortora, Rae (Glenn) Sternkopf, Michele (Ken) Hass and Anthony (Cathy).

A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Smithtown.

Interment followed at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Smithtown.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.

Genevieve DeSpain

Genevieve L. DeSpain, 87, of Hauppauge, died Oct. 27. She was the beloved wife of the late James and devoted mother of Gilbert, Lisa and Christine.

A funeral service was held at Moloney’s Hauppauge Funeral Home. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton.

Thomas Lamardo

Thomas S. Lamardo, of Smithtown, died Nov. 30. He was the beloved father of Thomas, Daniella and Joseph; adored son of Carol DelGiorno and the late Donald Lamardo; the dear stepson of Roger DelGiorno; and loving brother of Donald (Cici) and Anthony (Karen).

A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church in Kings Park.

Interment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Coram. the movie “To Sir, with Love.” “I want to thank you for how much you meant to me.”

Councilman Tom McCarthy (R-St. James) who served alongside Vecchio as deputy town supervisor, recalled making a $25 donation to his campaign for supervisor when he was only a town park employee.

“Thank you for allowing me to serve with you as a councilman for 20 years,” McCarthy said. “Thank you. I love you.”

Supervisor-elect and current Councilman Ed Wehrheim (R-Kings Park) beat Vecchio in the Republican primary in September, ending his 40-year reign, did wish him a fond retirement.

“I want you to know that I have big shoes to fill, and I’m fully aware of that,” Wehrheim said. “I intend to do my best to do that. It’s my hope you frequent town hall any time you want. Hopefully, you are a frequent visitor and take my calls when I need your guidance.”

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Suffolk police arrested hauppauge resident alexander Cottrell, left, and William reinhardt, right, of West Islip, for allegedly engaging in sexual acts with a minor.

Grindr meetup results in two arrests A Hauppauge resident was one of two men arrested Dec. 4 for allegedly using Grindr to meet and engage in sexual acts with a minor.

Suffolk County police said school administrators from an undisclosed local high school notified them Nov. 11 about a 15-yearold male student who was having sexual relations with two older men he met on the website Grindr.com. A thorough investigation was conducted and police discovered the identity of the adult males, both of whom were aware that the victim was only 15 years old, according to police.

Alexander Cottrell, 29, of Hauppauge, was arrested by police and charged with two felony counts of criminal sexual acts

in the third degree and one misdemeanor count of endangering the welfare of a child for engaging in criminal sexual acts on two separate occasions with the victim in the last two months.

West Islip resident William Reinhardt, 53, was charged with two counts of criminal sexual act in the third degree and one count of endangering the welfare of a child for engaging in criminal sexual acts on two separate occasions with the victim this past summer.

Cottrell was arraigned Dec. 5 in First District Court in Central Islip. He has been released on a $20,000 bond.

— Sara-Megan WalSh

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Suffolk police suspect the above-pictured man of being connected to a theft from a Commack retail store.

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and 4th Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole merchandise from a Commack store in August.

A man stole two pairs of sneakers and assorted clothing, valued at $230, from Kohls, located on Crooked Hill Road, Aug.

30 at approximately 2:45 p.m.

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 (8477). All calls will be kept confidential.

— Sara-Megan WalSh

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Thank You to All Our Sponsors, Participants & The Community TBR NEWS MEDIA

Photos by Bruce Larrabee Grand Marshal Bev Tyler and Members of the United States Navy Color Guard led the march for the Electric Light Parade.

State Farm Agent Billy Williams with Rudolph and the State Farm Good Neighbear light up Main Street handing out Glow Sticks.

On behalf of the 3 Village Holiday Parade Committee, we would like to thank and congratulate our 2017 Holiday Parade Grand Marshal, Bev Tyler, aka Abraham Woodhull, of the Culper Spy Ring. Bev is a lifetime resident of the Three Village Community and a leader in the Three Village Historical Society. He is a true asset to our community.

We would also like to recognize and thank Aronica Lawn and Tree Care for their spectacular job decorating the Kiwanis Park for the holidays.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Accompsett Middle School

Helping hurricane victims

Members of the National Junior Honor Society and community service club from Accompsett Middle School in the Smithtown Central School District recently spent the day at their local supermarket collecting items for those in need.

The student-volunteers enlisted the help of their community to collect items for hur-

Photos from Smithtown school district

ricane victims in Puerto Rico on Dec. 2 by spending the day outside their local Stop & Shop. The students collected more than 25 boxes full of toiletry items, food and paper goods. Some shoppers donated money, which allowed the student-volunteers to shop for different items needed to help fill the boxes.

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Smithtown High School West

Photo from Legislator Rob Trotta

Kings Park’s new Eagle Scout

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Building homes for the needy Fifteen students from Smithtown High School West who are part of the Habitat for Humanity club participated in a home build Dec. 1.

The students worked in Bay Shore and framed a house for a family in need of an affordable home. An AmeriCorps member assisted the students and taught them how to install headers and jacks.

Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk is an independently operated affiliate of the global nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity International. Its mission is to work in partnership with thousands of Suffolk volunteers and responsible, low income families of all races, religions and creeds to build and renovate homes so there are houses in communities where people can live and grow.

Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta congratulated Conor Pickford, of Kings Park, for achieving the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout. Pickford has been active in scouting since becoming a Tiger Cub in 2005 and was initially a member of Troop 539, where he held many leadership positions. He transferred to Troop 75 for his last couple of years in scouting.

“My family and I have known Conor since he was in kindergarten,” Trotta said.

“This award is a testament to his character and leadership skills and is something that he has accomplished while still a teenager.

It is a recognition that will stay with him for the rest of his life.”

For his Eagle Scout Leadership Project,

Pickford built a walkway as part of a 9/11 memorial on the grounds of St. Joseph’s Church in Kings Park. He consulted with Father Sean, pastor of the church, on the plans. He held a fundraiser and supervised the paver installation. With the excess funds, Father Sean was able to purchase benches for sitting at the memorial. The walkway makes it easier to visit the site.

This project was very meaningful to Pickford as he is the son of a New York City firefighter who responded to the World Trade Center 9/11 attack.

“What you have done is very impressive and we all expect great things from you when you graduate from college,” Trotta said.

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TOWN

Nesconset celebrates the joy of the holidays The joy of children laughing

could be heard in Nesconset as they played in the snow Dec. 10 and eagerly waited for Santa Claus to arrive.

The Nesconset Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Christmas tree and menorah lighting ceremony at the Nesconset Gazebo on Smithtown Boulevard.

The Nesconset Fire Department escorted Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus into town. There, Santa stopped at the gazebo to listen to holiday gift wishes and have photos taken with children of all ages.

Musicians from Musicology in Smithtown and the Smithtown High School East choir performed holiday favorites prior to the tree lighting and menorah lighting.

— Sara-Megan WalSh

Photos by Sara-Megan Walsh

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Photos by Bill landon

Clockwise from left, Jillian Meaney drives through the paint; Gabrianna lorefice muscles her way through traffic; Madison Flynn shoots from under the net; and Rebecca Farrell takes a 3-point shot.

Smithtown West searching for first win of season

By Bill landon Smithtown West looked to shake off the cobwebs early this season, hosting Walt Whitman in a nonleague matchup Dec. 9, but a slow start for the Bulls left them in a deficit they could never recover from, falling 76-38.

Walt Whitman found its 3-point game early, hitting two in the opening minutes during a 10-0 run before Smithtown West called timeout.

Down 14-0 after the break, Smithtown West junior guard Gabrianna Lorefice split her chances from the free-throw line to take the goose egg off the scoreboard with just over a minute left in the opening quarter.

With 4:28 left before the halftime break now trailing 24-9, sophomore forward Jillian Meaney hit a 3-pointer to close the gap, but the Wildcats countered with three triples of their own to take a commanding 40-16 lead into the locker room.

The Bulls held their own under the boards with aggressive rebounding that resulted in several jump balls, but struggled in transition and getting the ball to fall in the net.

“I saw some good things from players that haven’t had much playing time who have come up from junior varsity so that’s good, but defensively and transition-wise we need to do a better job,” Smithtown West head coach Katie Combs said. “I saw a lot of strength underneath the board even though [Walt Whitman] had the [height] advantage there.”

Senior guard Lauren Soriano opened the second half with a 3-pointer, and Meaney hit her second triple of the game but again Walt Whitman countered to keep the edge.

Walt Whitman 76 Smithtown W 38

The Bulls found themselves down by 34 points midway through the final quarter, a hole too deep to climb out of. Lorefice led her team in scoring with eight points, sophomore Madison Flynn followed with seven and Meaney tacked on six.

Smithtown West has one more nonleague game, a Dec. 13 home game against Northport at 6 p.m., before beginning league play Dec. 19 in a home opener at 4 p.m.

“What’s helpful is that we’re able to fix our offensive mistakes, but today we felt a tremendous amount of pressure,” Combs said. “For next week we’re looking to get our first win and carry that momentum into our first league game and then build from there.”

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

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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.

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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!

Wood, PVC, Chain Link Stockade. Free estimates.

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.

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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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Lawn & Landscaping LANDSCAPES UNLIMITED SPRING/FALL CLEANUPS Call For Details. Property Clean-ups, Tree Removal, Pruning & Maintenance. Low Voltage lighting available.

Aeration, seed, fertilization & lime Package deal. Free Estimates. Commercial/ Residential. Steven Long Lic.#36715-H/Ins. 631-675-6685, for details

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.

Senior discount. daveofalltrades @yahoo.com 631-745-9230 Lic#-37878-H/Ins

Home Repairs/ Construction HIGH LINER CONSTRUCTION Additions, All wood floors, installer windows & doors, commercial and residential, trim work, steel doors & metal stud framing, decks & much more, over 27 years experience, licensed/insured Lic#59262H. John A. Holdorff 631-375-6008 LONG HILL CARPENTRY 40 years experience All phases of home improvement. Old & Historic Restorations. Lic.#H22336/Ins. 631-751-1764 longhill7511764@aol.com

SETAUKET LANDSCAPE DESIGN Stone Driveways/Walkways, Walls/Stairs/Patios/Masonry, Brickwork/Repairs Land Clearing/Drainage,Grading/Excavating. Plantings/Mulch, Rain Gardens Steve Antos, 631-689-6082 setauketlandscape.com Serving Three Villages SWAN COVE LANDSCAPING Lawn Maintenance, Cleanups, Shrub/Tree Pruning, Removals. Landscape Design/Installation, Ponds/Waterfalls, Stone Walls. Firewood. Free estimates.

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Masonry ALL SUFFOLK PAVING & MASONRY Asphalt Paving, Cambridge Paving Stone, Belgium Block Supplied & fitted. All types of drainage work. Free written estimates. Lic#47247-H/Ins. 631-764-9098/631-365-6353 www.allsuffolkpaving.com Carl Bongiorno Landscape/Mason Contractor All phases Masonry Work: Stone Walls, Patios, Poolscapes. All phases of Landscaping Design. Theme Gardens. Residential & Commercial. Lic/Ins. 631-928-2110

Painting/Spackling/ Wallpaper ALL PRO PAINTING Interior/Exterior. PowerWashing, Staining, Wallpaper Removal. Free estimates.

Lic/Ins #19604HI. 631-696-8150, Nick BOB’S PAINTING SERVICE 25 Years Experience Interior/Exterior Painting, Spackling, Staining, Wallpaper Removal, Power washing. Free Estimates. Lic/Ins. #17981. 631-744-8859 COUNTRYSIDE PAINTING A Company built on recommendations interior/exterior power washing, expert painting and staining, all work owner operated, serving The Three Villages for 23 years, neat professional service, senior discount, affordable pricing, 631-698-3770.

COUNTY-WIDE PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Painting/Staining. Quality workmanship. Living/Serving 3 Village Area Over 25 Years.

Lic#37153-H. 631-751-8280 LaROTONDA PAINTING & DESIGN Interior/exterior, sheetrock repairs, taping/spackling, wallpaper removal, Faux, decorative finishings. Free estimates.

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References. Free estimates.

Lic./Ins. SINCE 1989 Ryan Southworth, 631-331-5556

Tree Work EASTWOOD TREE & LANDSCAPE, INC. Experts in tree care and landscaping. Serving Suffolk County for 25 years.

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Tree Work ARBOR-VISTA TREE CARE Complete Tree care service devoted to the care of trees.

Maintenance pruning, waterview work, sun-trimming, elevating, pool areas, storm thinning, large tree removal, stump grinding. Wood chips.

Lic#18902HI. Free estimates.

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631-751-4880 clovisoutdoors@gmail.com NORTHEAST TREE EXPERTS, INC. Expert pruning, careful removals, stump grinding, tree/shrub fertilization. Disease/insect management. Certified arborists. All work guaranteed.

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Window Cleaning SUNLITE WINDOW WASHING Residential. Interior/Exterior.

“Done the old fashioned way.”

Also powerwashing/gutters.

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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.

Saltbox â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This New England Colonial style gained the Saltbox nickname because its sharply sloping gable roof resembled boxes used for storing salt.

Second Empire â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Victorian style, Second Empire homes feature mansard roofs with dormer windows, molded cornices, and dec-

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Shed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A subset of the Modern style, Shed houses are asymmetric with multiple roofs sloping in different directions, which creates several geometric shapes.

Shingle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; An American style that echoes the Queen Anne, Shingle style is distinguished by unadorned doors, windows, porches, and cornices; continuous wood shingles; a steeply pitched roof line; and large porches.

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.

Split Level â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Modern style, Split Level design sequesters certain living activities, such as sleeping or socializing.

Stick â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Decorative horizontal, vertical, or diagonal boards characterize Stick houses, which are members of the Victorian family.

Tudor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Half-timbering on bay windows and upper floors, and facades that are dominated by one or more steeply pitched cross gables typify Tudor homes.

Victorian â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Built during the rise of the machine age, Victorian architecture often incorporated decorative details such as brackets, spindles and patterned shingles.

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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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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-by-case 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 operations. 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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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

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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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