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What is LISEC All About? By Kathleen O’Sullivan, President

By Alice Glass The du Plessis’s have returned to Port Jefferson and they can’t wait to share their home with all of you! That’s because their home is a beautiful 78’ schooner, The Liberty, and this family likes nothing more than to share their love of sailing and their boat with any curious Photo Kevin Irwin

On Sunday September 27th, the Long Island Seaport & Eco Center (LISEC) will celebrate a milestone in its history, the Grand Opening of the Bayles Boat Shop at Harborfront Park in Port Jefferson. LISEC was founded in 1996 when a group of citizens banded together to

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Live on Main at Theatre Three By Maureen Spanos After the biggest party of the summer, THE WEDDING SINGER, left the Mainstage this week, a celebrity known and beloved by all the children of

visitors. Take a walk around the Harborfront Park, and you will soon learn that Sharon and Philip’s enthusiasm is contagious! Their children, Luke, 7, and Ruth, 5, are fantastic hosts, happy to answer any questions about Liberty, life on the water and homeschooling (just ask Ruth about math!). The du Plessis family didn’t always live this way, though. Sharon and Philip were married in 1995, and they knew very early on that they wanted to live their life at sea, but they had a long road ahead of them before they could realize that dream. While their friends were all buying big homes with sprawling yards, they lived in modest condominiums and shared bedrooms. As their family grew, their living space shrank! In 2008, however, all of their frugality paid off, when they were finally able to sail their new home, Liberty, up from her previous berth in Key West. Philip was already an accomplished sailor when they met, with several courses and certifications under his belt. Sharon felt that if they were going to one day live on a boat, she should be just as prepared as Philip, so they decided to take a sailing course instead of a more traditional honeymoon. They were both eventually licensed as Captains in South Africa, however neither has an American license at this time, so they hire a Captain when they are going to be bringing guests aboard. Sharon says she really likes having the extra

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Port Jefferson took up residence! So if you chance to see a great big Blue dog wandering around town, kindly direct her back to Theatre Three at 412 Main Street. She will be the star of our August Family Special: BLUE’S CLUES

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New Man at the Helm

The Port Jefferson School District welcomes Mr. Theodore Mockrish as Principal of Edna Louise Spear Elementary School.

Ted Mockrish (center) pictured with Superintendent Max Riley, Board of Education, and members of his family

Mr. Mockrish, originally from Long Island, comes to Port Jefferson, with his wife Ria, from The American School of Kuwait where he served since 2004 as Elementary School Principal, Director of Studies, Elementary IT Coordinator and Grade Level Teacher. “I am very pleased to welcome Ted Mockrish as our new Elementary School Principal,” commented Superintendent of Schools Dr. Max Riley. “In addition to his impressive work in education, he is a sculptor, painter, musician and composer. I am confident he will meet the challenges of providing the kind of outstanding learning experience residents have come to expect.” Mr. Mockrish received his Bachelors of Fine Arts, Drawing and Sculpture from S.U.N.Y. Purchase School for Visual Arts, a Masters of Science of Education in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Bank Street College of Education, and a Masters of Education-Educational Leadership from Lehigh University. The scope of Mr. Mockrish’s accomplishments include improving integration of technology, school-wide adoption, sequencing and alignment of new curriculum in all subject areas, as well as designing a school-wide use of curriculum mapping and unit planning. Additionally, he has co-planned and presented a series of professional development programs for curriculum mapping, unit planning, writing portfolios and math differentiation. “I’m honored to have been selected as Principal of Edna Louise Spear Elementary School; and I look forward to a long and positive relationship in Port Jefferson,” said Mr. Mockrish. Mr. Mockrish began his post on August 10, 2009.

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help, as it allows her more time to get to know the passengers who sail with them. In addition to charters, the du Plessises occasionally bring young adults aboard for a week or two. Sharon and Philip extol the values of leadership and teamwork, and love having opportunities to help teenagers realize what they are capable of. This summer, they have opened their home to a young man, Mike, who is sailing with them as a crew member. After his first stint with them back in July, he couldn’t wait to get back on the water. He rejoined the crew on August 6th and will be with them through late August. Mike said that his time on the boat was the best part of his summer. He even got to crew a couple of pirate sails! Philip says that their family is very lucky to have found a village like Port Jefferson, one that has such a rich ship-building history and truly appreciates the sight of a tall ship’s hull plying their waters. A friend and I were lucky enough to sail with them one afternoon and enjoy first hand just what they have to offer. As Luke and Mike made their way around the deck making sure every line was secured and the sails readied, everyone was encouraged to join in and help raise the sails. Once we were away from the docks and under way, the kids were all given a chance to steer the boat. We were lucky to share the trip with a family celebrating a birthday. They brought delicious snacks and cupcakes aboard, and one family member even brought his guitar and treated us all to a few songs, including a round of Happy Birthday. The sky was cloudy, but the rain held off long enough for us to enjoy an afternoon of family fun and teamwork. I was sad to see the two hour cruise come to an end, but it was fun to watch the hustle and bustle as a few passengers helped Philip and Mike “make fast” the sails as we prepared to motor back to the dock. When the boat was secured and we exited the boat, we were met by Luke who thanked us heartily for joining him and his family, and invited us to come again. I think I will! The Liberty leaves from the pier at the Harborfront Park for two-hour cruises twice daily at 2pm and 6:30pm through August 13th. After a short break, they will return September 1st through the 11th with the same schedule. All cruises are open to the public unless otherwise noted. Please call Sharon at 973-309-1881 to make a reservation. Check out www.libertyschooner.com for more information and a blog!

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Step Dancing with the Inishfree School of Irish Dance By Charles McKenna

The Inishfree School of Irish Dancing, started in 1985, is under the direction of World Champion dancer, Sean Reagan, T.C.R.G., who has been teaching for over 20 years. The goal of the school is the promotion of Irish Culture, the enjoyment of the art of dance and for some, the perfection of dance for competition. The school was started by the Reagan family of Long Island, NY. As members of the family moved about, the school expanded to locations in Connecticut, Texas, New Orleans and New Mexico. Inishfree NY has several locations on Long Island including right here in Port Jefferson. Each week lessons are taught in Port Jefferson at the Moose Lodge. Inishfree dancers perform for fun and entertainment. These performances fund scholarships for their graduating Seniors and also pay the fares of qualified dancers attending major dance Championships that are held throughout the United States, Canada, Scotland, England, and of course, Ireland. Many of the Inishfree dancers are Regional and North American Champions. Inishfree has had 1st place winners and many other medalists in all the major overseas competitions including; the World Championships, The Great Britains, the All Ireland Championships, the British Nationals and the All Scotland Championships. The Reagan family looks forward to continued success at all of these major competitions, and local feisanna as well, throughout the year. The Inishfree School sponsors their own Feis in Massapequa, NY each year in February. Over 1000 dancers attend from Long Island, the Tri-state area and other locations in the United States and Canada. For more information about Irish Dancing, for children and adults, contact Sean Reagan by email at Inishfree@cs.com or call Irene Reagan at 631-722-4939.

Port Jefferson Documentary Series Announced By Charles McKenna, Editor

The Greater Port Jefferson – Northern Brookhaven Arts Council announced the primary features of the upcoming Port Jefferson Documentary Series for this fall. The series will kick off with the screening of Pray the Devil Back to Hell and will feature guest speaker Abigail Disney, Producer. The screening will take place on Monday, September 14th at 7:00PM in Theatre Three on Main Street. Tickets are $5. On Monday, September 21st, at 7:00PM, the series will continue with Afghan Star. The guest speaker for the evening will be Naheed Bahram from Women for Afghan Women. This event will be held at the Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook University. Tickets are $5 and students are free. The series will screen Flow: For Love of Water on Monday, October 5th at 7:00PM, once again at the beautiful Theatre Three on Main Street. The guest speaker will be Professor Richard Seager, PhD, Columbia University and tickets will be $5. On Monday, October 19th, at 7:00PM, Wings of Defeat will play at Theatre Three on Main Street. The guest speaker will be Risa Morimoto, Producer/Director. Tickets will be $5. On Monday, October 26th, at 7:00PM, The Betrayal (Nerakhoon) will screen at the Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook University. The guest speakers will be Ellen Kuras and Thavisouk Phrasavath, Co-Directors/Writers. Tickets will be $5 and students are free. The series will conclude with Yodok Stories on Monday, November 2nd at 7:00PM. The screening will be at the Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University. Tickets are $5 and students are free. For more information, including detailed descriptions of each documentary, please visit www.gpjac.org or call 631 473 5220.

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PORT JEFFERSON—Beginning September 22 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will host a free, six-session smoking cessation program sponsored by the Suffolk County Department of Health. Each class includes an educational and behavioral component. Nicotine replacement products will be available to appropriate participants free of charge based on individual needs and medical history. The group will meet on consecutive Tuesdays: September 22 and 29, October 6, 13, 20 and 27. There will be reunion on November 17. Sessions will be held in the OR conference room at Mather Hospital, all beginning at 6 p.m. Reservations are necessary; 25 maximum per session. To register, contact Julie Parenti in the Office of Public Affairs at 631-476-2723. For information about Mather Hospital, visit www.matherhospital.org.

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Mayor Margot Garant Dear Residents, As a Mayor or not, July and August are simply very busy months for all of us in Port Jefferson. The beaches are open, tennis and golf are in full swing, and the various events downtown, including the concert series and children’s shows are all keeping our fantastic Parks and Recreation and Code resources working at full capacity. Not long after being sworn in as your new Mayor, I had requested for Chief Wally Tomaszewski to call together the entire Code force so that I might address them as a group. I was surprised when the group told me that this was the first time in years that a Mayor requested to meet with them as a unit. Just before the meeting with the unit, I discussed with Chief Tomaszewski that it would be my intent to keep the department intact in order for us to get to know one another better, identify the real needs for the department to fulfill and to prevent unrest and tension within the department during the transition period and the busy summer. When together with the entire department I shared with them my discussion with the Chief. I also informed them that they would be returning to the task of public safety instead of strictly serving as “meter maids”, as some in the meeting opined. As a group they genuinely seemed thrilled to discover that they were being “uncuffed” and allowed to serve the community as intended. Since that meeting, Code Officers have shifted from the slower daytime shifts to the busy night shifts in order to provide coverage in our business district on the weekends until 4:00 AM. Friends and neighbors, the good news is that you will once again see officers on bicycles patrolling the busy downtown streets and Code vehicles patrolling your neighborhoods, beaches and parks, all in an effort to keep our streets and children safe. Port Jefferson is getting better every single day. After visiting the 6th precinct of Suffolk County Police Department, with Chief Tomaszewski, I now believe it was through his efforts, along with the information the Chief had gathered in cooperation from merchants and residents, which we imparted to Inspector Stallone, that lead to the arrest of the resident heroine dealer and the busting of a chronic drug house in our Village. We are also planning a Village Safety Night at our Village Center. We will invite the public to come and learn a few safety tips for your home and car and to meet our code department. This will give the residents and merchants the opportunity to give them input. In conjunction with the Business Improvement District, we hope to develop a downtown, volunteer task force to help keep our streets and parking lots safe. We will also institute a neighborhood watch program in an ongoing effort to improve the quality of life in our great Village. With the Suffolk County budget down and Police assistance cut back, we are hoping to develop the means to support our code department from Village Hall up to your very front door. Please watch for this date. I am proud of our department and have promised to work with them to provide them with the training to ensure their safety as they encounter unsavory types and even violence in the wee hours of the morning, when you and I are fast asleep. Next time you see and officer, ask them their name and thank them for a job well done. Lastly, for this issue, I want you to keep an eye out for the return of our Village Newsletter. In the month of September we will be publishing our Village Newsletter once again, the first time since 2004! Thank you for your faith and support and I will continue to endeavor to perform at my level best, for each and every one of you in our great Village of Port Jefferson, putting Unity back into our Community.

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Health Care Access Improvements By Charles McKenna, Editor

Some great news came across my desk recently from the office of Senator LaValle. New York Sate recently enacted new legislation that will help make health insurance more affordable and healthcare more accessible. Under the new laws, unemployed New Yorkers will be able to continue COBRA coverage for 36 months, parents will be able to provide health insurance for unmarried children through age 29, regardless of financial dependence, and insured individuals will receive more timely access to necessary health services. “Tough economic times have led to increased unemployment rates and financial instability for many people throughout the state,” said State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle. “Losing a job is difficult enough, but when the loss of healthcare coverage is added to that, the level of stress becomes even greater.” The first new law will ensure that people who have lost health coverage due to involuntary termination or a reduction in work hours will have continued access to group health insurance by extending the continuation of COBRA benefits from 18 months to 36 months. This will be helpful to people who are having a difficult time finding employment or are working part time during their job search. The second measure will allow families to continue coverage under their group insurance policy for an unmarried child through age 29. The measure allows employees to obtain such coverage provided the child lives, resides, and works in New York State, is not covered by another policy, and is not eligible for Medicare. This expansion allows an employee to apply for coverage within sixty days after the date their dependent child’s coverage would otherwise be terminated or during an annual open enrollment period. The employee would then pay the full cost of coverage to the group policy holder or employer. Dependent children whose coverage expired prior to the enactment of this measure have 12 months from the law’s September 1, 2009 effective date to elect coverage.

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At the Children’s Maritime Museum The cure for back to school blues …

By Joanne Bloomfield The summer is still in full swing at the Children’s Maritime Museum but with just a few short weeks to go until it’s back to school, it’s time for everyone to start planning for the new school year. Summer at the CMM has been a huge success with sold out programs and lots of exciting activity. Throughout the week the CMM ran its ‘Science in Motion’ program which was a roaring success with kids. The kids loved the interactive science projects and fun activities all centered on developing a thirst of knowledge and, of course, having a ton of fun. Until the end of the summer the current weekend program will continue, but due to popular demand there are plans in the works for a split weekend program; a drop off program on Saturdays and the normal family days on Sundays. One of the main objectives of this summer’s program is to ignite a passion for conserving what we already have in our local environment, both on land and out in the water. It’s vital that children understand the consequences of our individual impact on the environment and see what they can do to make things better and keep everything safe for future generations. What better way to communicate that than through play and interactive experiments. Exploring science in a way that makes sense to children is what it’s all about. The CMM is committed to preserving the integrity of our marine heritage; culturally, scientifically and in the hearts of local children. The introduction of the drop off program on a Saturday means that dedicated programs will be run throughout the calendar year, providing lots of opportunities for interactive play and learning. An exciting new addition to the museum is the inclusion of the ‘aqua sub’ a new virtual exhibit that takes children underwater in the Long Island Sound to collect, identify and classify fish and seaweed which are native to our area. The children explore the underwater world and see just how amazing and diverse the Sound really is. Alas, an important part of the experience is allowing the children to swim up into pollution and see the effects of it on the underwater world. Sensitively handled, so as not to be upsetting, the children learn how to reduce pollution and what we should all be doing to protect the marine life and habitat that is so important to our way of living. Of course, there is a lot of treasure hunting and general fun to be had on the sub too! The end of summer is looming, but the fun keeps on rolling at the CMM. There are still places available on the August programs. For more information contact Carole at 631-698 0767 or email lisahamlin@optonline.net. To learn more about the CMM visit www.childrensmaritimemuseum.org.

Port Jefferson Rotary News: The Greenway Trail By Dennis Brennan, Rotarian

Charles McAteer, a Facilities Design and Capital Projects Manager at SUNY Stony Brook and President of the Friends of Greenway, addressed the Port Jefferson Rotary on August 4th about The Greenway Trail. Through a dialogue below, Charlie sums up the main points of his 25 minute presentation including questions and answers at a luncheon at the Heritage Diner in Mt. Sinai: Rotarian: How did the Greenway Trail get started? McAteer: Assemblyman Steve Englebright started the project over a decade ago after he was notified of Dennis Brennan, left, and Charles McAteer, right, August 4th Port Jeff Rotary Meetingbw. ongoing illegal dumping near Old Town Road and Lynx Lane in East Setauket. As the then county legislator with this dumping in county-owned property in his district, Englebright (D-Setauket) sought to link this part of the community to its more historic sections. He had to do this without converting this strip of property originally on the drawing boards for a By-Pass of 25A since the state Department of

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Transportation acquired the land during the 1960s. Rotarian: Who’s allowed to use the trail? McAteer: The community. Anyone who rides a bike, walks, jogs or rollerblades is allowed to use the trail. Cross-Country skiers are allowed to use the trail too, in the winter. And people in wheelchairs may also use this trail. Rotarian: How long is the Greenway Trail and is it finished? McAteer: The trail currently stretches 1.5 miles between Gnarled Hollow Road and land East of Sheep Pasture Road. Motorized vehicles, except wheelchairs, are not permitted on the paved path. My best estimate is, based on the boundaries of the finished product, the Greenway will stretch for approximately 4 miles from the parking lot in Pt. Jeff. Sta. south of the train station to the area around Renaissance Park in Setauket. Rotarian: How was this land and construction of the trail paid for? McAteer: NYS Assemblyman Steve Englebright (D-Setauket) inititated the planning process for the trail with $2.2 million of state funding. Congressman Tim Bishop (DSouthampton) successfully obtained $5 million for the project. Rotarian: Who maintains the trail? McAteer: Community members who voluntarily pick up trash along the trail as they use it for walking, biking, etc. and the Friends of Greenway, a group of concerned citizens whose organization is part of the Three Village Community Trust, www. threevillagecommunitytrust.org. These people work to maintain, protect, and enhance the trail. Currently, members include representatives of service groups, bike clubs, civic organizations, government officials, neighbors and area residents. Sources of information for the dialogue above include but not limited to the following: Charles McAteer’s presentation to the P.J. Rotary; Brittney Davies’ article in The Village Times Herald (p.10) published on June 4, 2009; the Friends of Greenway’s brochure about the Greenway Trail, “Welcome to the Setauket, Port Jefferson Station Greenway Trail – A Pathway to Family Recreation.”

The Open Cupboard by Dennis Brennan, Rotarian

Each month since October of ’08, members of the Port Jefferson Rotary have donated food and necessities to the needy through The Open Cupboard located on Hawkins St., Port Jefferson. Linda Vanella, L.C.S.W., who manages this office, also provides community members with counseling services and home visits. Many of the 132 people who go to The Open Cupboard for assistance need more than food and basic necessities. Linda described one situation which demonstrates the multiple problems some of the hungry face daily: “There is Cathy (name changed for confidentiality) who presently resides in Port Jefferson with a friend who is allowing her to live in one bedroom with her 3 children. Her children have been attending Port Jefferson Schools but are now wondering where they are going for the upcoming school year. Cathy is a Haitian woman, born and raised here in New York. While married for some 11 years to a man who was steadily employed as a mechanic, he lost this job, and they are now facing marital problems along with financial despair. Because Cathy works some 40 hours in a nursing home, she is not eligible for any assistance from social services. Cathy and her family have never accessed social services but she is now facing eviction. She has sought assistance from family court and along Amanda Spinner receives a $500 bond from the Port Jefferson Rotary Club, which with her working hours, is keeping up recognized her significant contributions to the with the numerous appointments at court. ELVHS Interact Club. Amanda developed two Only upon visiting Cathy’s home was I new activities for Interact: Soles for Souls aware of the extent of her ‘needs.’ She is a and The Great American Bake Sale. hard working, responsible mother who is trying so to make ends meet. She has written notes to me on several occasions stating, ‘if it were not for people like you, my family would be very hungry.’ One, oftentimes, cannot begin to realize how women and children, right here in Port Jefferson, are struggling hard to survive.”

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While the big Blue dog and friends are celebrating summer’s end on the Mainstage, the staff at Theatre Three is preparing for the new school year. A new session of the Dramatic Academy is gearing up with early registration for students aged 6-17 already begun. These popular afternoon classes teach youngsters the basics of stagecraft and often lead them into auditioning for productions at Theatre Three or at other Long Island theatres. One such opportunity is coming up on September 22, at 7:00 PM, when the young performers’ audition for A CHRISTMAS CAROL will be held in the theatre for all young actors aged 8 to 17. The skills learned in the Dramatic Academy classes are invaluable, not just for future performers, but for all young people. They gain in confidence, poise, and self-discipline. Live theatre is a collaborative art; Dramatic Academy students can develop the ability to collaborate and to work as team players on a project. Older students are exposed to literature in a unique manner that enriches their public school experiences. Even the very youngest students in the Creative Dramatics course are exposed to reading readiness skills that are not generally provided in the regular classroom. Tuition for these classes is extremely reasonable ranging from $120 to $200 for ten classes depending on the length of the class. Anyone wishing to register their child or children in the Dramatic Academy should contact Theatre Three’s business office at 928-9202. Classes begin the week of September 14. Theatre Three contributes to the education of our young people and the development of local talent but it doesn’t stop there. The theatre’s Educational Touring Troupe performs for students in their own schools and classrooms where theatre is used to teach valuable lessons. The Educational Touring programs include one show about bullying, one about the Holocaust, and a third, newly updated show, about driving safety issues, with a focus on DWI as well as cell phone use and texting. Theatre Three’s touring van is on the road early on school day mornings taking performances to schools all over Long Island, in the Metropolitan area, and as far away as Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Virginia. This fall Theatre Three invites everyone to come down to the theatre to preview these three student-focused productions for absolutely no charge. One production will be presented at a time and followed by a question and answer period and a complimentary reception on the Second Stage. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn what your local live theatre is doing for the greater community and to enjoy the free shows with your own children. Educators and organization leaders are especially encouraged to attend and find out what is available for them to bring to their students in the coming school year. Make a note of the following dates and be sure to have a look at what Theatre Three’s Educational Touring programs are all about. September 24 at 7:00 PM: CLASS DISMISSED: THE BULLYING PROJECT September 30 at 7:00 PM: FROM THE FIRES: VOICES OF THE HOLOCAUST October 13 at 7:00 PM: AND THESE, OUR FRIENDS (safe driving) Meanwhile, Theatre Three has not forgotten the adults in our community who will be looking for an evening of relaxation and laughter this fall. Rehearsals are underway for the fall musical, THE PRODUCERS. This hysterical Mel Brooks work is sure to hit the spot. The trouble two theatrical producers get themselves into by trying to beat the system will have you in stitches. We can only wish Theatre Three the phenomenal box office sales that award-winning production of THE PRODUCERS enjoyed on Broadway where people paid hundreds of dollars for a single ticket. Here in Port

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Jefferson we are lucky to be able to see the same show for the standard prices of $21, $23, and $28 with discounts for seniors, students, and groups! Visit the website www. theatrethree.com or call the box office at 928-9100 to purchase your tickets. REMINDER: You can follow THEATREIII on Twitter; become a Friend or a Fan on Facebook; or send your email address to Maureen@theatrethree.com to receive the monthly e-newsletter describing all the programming opportunities available to you right here in your own village. The 4th ANNUAL LONG ISLAND COMEDY FESTIVAL returns to Theatre Three with 3 NEW SHOWS featuring all new line-ups of the best comic talent from the Long Island & NY area! Friday, August 28th, 8PM The 4th Annual Long Island Comedy FestivalMaureen Langan, Richie Byrne, Eric Tartaglione, Paul Bond Saturday, August 29th, 8PM The 4th annual Long Island Comedy Festival / “Comedy for a Cause” Paul Anthony, Erik Rivera, Ophira Eisenberg, Glen Anthony Saturday, August 29th, 10PM The Laugh “OUT” Loud Comedy Tour- TJ Garafolo, Carie Karavas, Anne Lipuma, Danny Leary, Christine O’Leary

Fulbright Program Accepts Local Scholar By Charles McKenna, Editor

Port Jefferson class of 2005 graduate, Rajiv Jayadevan matriculated at Brown University where he majored in English and focused in creative nonfiction writing. Rajiv had a wonderful opportunity upon graduating high school, he was offered an opportunity to study abroad in Cambridge. Wanting to continue with his sport of track and field, Rajiv decided to forego Cambridge and head to Brown where he continued to compete as a sprinter and was even the editor-in-chief of a weekly arts and culture magazine, Post Magazine. Rajiv decided to apply for a Fulbright Program for various reasons, not the least of which was the fact that he passed over traveling overseas for his track and field career. Subtle regret developed over the years and Rajiv Rajiv Jayadevan began to explore opportunities that would allow him to travel overseas. He decided on applying for a Fulbright because they offered such a range of countries to choose from. Rajiv applied for and was accepted into the Fulbright ETA, or English Teaching Assistantship. The ETA part of the program also would allow him to work with the natives of other countries, particularly younger students, so that was very appealing to him. Rajiv settled on Indonesia because he knew he wanted to go to Southeast Asia. Indonesia is especially culturally diverse and at the time the choice seemed pretty exotic to him. Rajiv applied in October, made it past the first round of eliminations in January and was accepted in mid February. He will be traveling to Indonesia for 9 months with the U.S. Fulbright Program. The Fulbright Program is a government run and funded fellowship program that enables American students to travel to over 140 countries in order to study a specific student-devised project or to teach English. As defined by Wikipedia, the Fulbright Program was “Created in the aftermath of the Second World War through the efforts of Senator Fulbright” to promote “peace and understanding through educational exchange. The senator believed that this would be an essential vehicle for mutual understanding between individuals, institutions and future leaders.” “ I will be leaving August 28th, arrive in Jakarta on the 30th, take a month-long training course and then proceed to Palembang, the city where I am stationed, which is on the island of Sumatra” said Rajiv. He continued “I’m a little nervous to go, considering I’ll be stationed alone for 9 months in a completely new place, but I’m also really excited. I’m excited to learn a new language, to interact with a group of people I’ve never had contact with before, and to be in an environment so completely different from what we’re used to here. It will be a challenge, considering there will be extremely limited internet and other modern comforts, but I plan on making friends with people over there and making the most of my time.” Upon his return from Indonesia in June of 2010, Rajiv will matriculate to the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in Manhattan to start his medical education. He was able to defer his acceptance for one year in order to participate in the Fulbright Program. Rajiv currently plans on going into surgery.

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Seal Cove Maine - Port Jefferson Long Island - A Common Bond By Nomi Solo

My husband Dick and I have been spending a part of every summer for the last 38 years on Mt. Desert Isle in Acadia National Park. Each year brings new discoveries, be it a hitherto unknown trail, new vistas, a new artist, etc. This July, we visited our friends Jim and Priscilla Keene who live in Seal Cove. They suggested we stop in at the Seal Cove Auto Museum. There was a vague recollection that the museum existed, but we had never been there. On the one rainy afternoon in our 10 days there, we set out to find it, thinking we might spend an hour. Imagine our surprise when we entered what looked like a huge airplane hangar, all brightly painted and adorned with red, white and blue bunting all along the inside walls. Old photos of the nation’s first auto shows, complete with similar bunting, are on display. After 2 and 1/2 hours, we were still in the museum and enthralled. The steel building now has 55 vehicles (43 autos and 12 motorcycles) on display. There had been about 130 but in 2007, when Richard Paine, the museum’s founder and the owner of the cars, died, it was made clear that some of the cars were to be auctioned off to set up a trust fund to keep the prized remaining collection intact and the museum alive. The auction was most successful and the museum, now beautifully refurbished, has just recently hired its first executive director, Roberto M. Rodriguez. He was very gracious and spent a good deal of time with my husband and me. What now exists is an exceptional collection of “Brass Era” (1895-1917) automobiles and vintage motorcycles. Now you may be wondering just what is this common bond. As soon as we mentioned that we were from Port Jefferson, Mr. Rodriguez’s eyes lit up and he said, “Do you know what car The Museum in Seal Cove we have right here?”. Of course we said yes, the 1915 FRP that was built right in downtown Port Jefferson Village. I don’t know who was more excited. Luckily, our own Dr. Robert Sisler, himself a great vintage auto enthusiast, had worked with Jim Keene and the museum to secure the loan of this car for our opening exhibit at the Port Jefferson Village Center. It was an enormous task involving various kinds of transport, insurance, and adjustments to get the car inside the Center. Dr. Sisler persisted. Once again, one of only 9 FRP’s built here was home again, but just for a visit. The luxury of this car was almost unmatched. Its cost in 1915 was $6800.00, which today would be over $140,000. This auto is the only surviving one of the 9 built by Finley-Robertson-Porter Company, which existed in Port Jefferson Village from 1915 to 1919. It is just one of many reasons to visit this unusual museum, nestled in tiny Seal Cove, Maine. One of the famous Pierce Arrow cars on display features a passenger cabin with tables, a ceiling mirror, privacy shades and 10 pearl buttons that connect to a display in the chauffeur cabin. Riders could push Start, Roberto Rodriguez and Nomi Solo with the FRP Stop, Fast, Slow, Follow, Right, Left, Turn, Back or Home to let the driver know what they wanted to do. This car is very similar to the one President Taft ordered for the White House. Another auto has what was called a “Mother-in Law” seat, akin to a rumble seat. What a subtle way to keep her out of the way. The museum is worthy of a visit. Museum Coordinator Katherine Pratt described some wonderful programs they are doing and in fact the day we were there she had set up a scavenger hunt for young students. Anyone wishing to contact the museum can go online at info@sealcoveautomuseum.org or call 207-244-9242. Acadia National Park is a gem and worthy of a visit. So is the museum.

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1 Reeves Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 631-476-3970 www.amytylerschoolofdance.com ATSD has classes taught by professional adults. Older students are invited to assist with younger classes. The school is mastered by the team of Amy Tyler Worrell and her husband, John Worrell. The studio provides students with the information and skills to teach them to dance but also teaches the art of dance. The ATSD has three studios, each with an especially-designed dance floor by Harlequin. Classes have size limits. The ATSD has two dressing rooms, is air conditioned and is located on over 2.5 acres of landscaped property. They currently offer Pre-Ballet (3 - 5 years), Ballet (6yrs – Adult), Pointe (When qualified), Pas de duex (When qualified), Tap (6yrs – Adult), Jazz (8yrs – Adult), and Hip hop (Call for availability). In 1991, John and Amy co-founded Harbor Ballet Theatre, a local not-for-profit ballet company dedicated to giving dancers of all ages the opportunity to perform in professional ballet productions. As executive artistic director John is charged with hiring, teaching and providing designers for Harbor Ballet Theatre’s annual production of The Nutcracker. In 1996, John and Amy started an intensive six-week summer program, giving its members exposure to top teachers from across the country. John continues to stay involved in the community as the technical director for Port Jefferson High School’s theater department working with children on stagecraft, lighting design and all aspects of backstage work. He also does all the choreography for the yearly musical.

Shine Dance Studios

15 S. Jersey Ave., Setauket (631) 828-5537 www.shinedancestudios.com Shine Dance Studios is a newcomer to the area but not without extensive experience in teaching dance. All teachers are qualified, adult instructors. All instructors have studied dance at college level and some even hold a MA in Dance. Shine’s studio philosophy is to provide excellent dance education in a supportive and caring environment. We strive to make sure our students have fun while learning proper dance technique! We are a family and community oriented dance studio! The dance floor is a wood floor which provides a natural spring while dancing. The dance classes all have size limits. Our Twinkle Tots program for ages 2 1/2 to 4 have class limits of 8 students to provide more one on one instruction. Many classes have a student teacher assistant to help provide additional visual learning. Shine’s facility offers a state-of-the-art sound system, full length mirrors, 1000 sq foot studio with high ceilings and natural light, a comfortable waiting lounge with closed circuit TV for viewing of all classes, cable television and wireless internet. The curriculum includes ballet and pointe (both Vaganova Style), Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Mommy and Me, Toddler classes, Preschool programs, Cheer/ Pom and Liturgical. Shine also has a Holiday Show and Potluck Dinner in December and an Annual June Recital. Shine participates in community events such as parades and charity fundraisers including the Electric Holiday Parade, the Memorial Day Parade and more. They also have in-studio fundraisers which include their Ballerina Tea Party which benefits breast cancer research and a Baby Disco which benefits St Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Chance To Dance

140 North Belle Meade Road Suite F, Setauket, NY 11733 631 246-9650 www.chancetodancestudio.com The teachers at Chance to Dance take great pride in being great role models for children. All of the instructors have dance backgrounds and love children. The

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instructors strive to teach in a nurturing and supportive way. The philosophy of Chance To Dance is to be a little lower key and to give every student an opportunity to enjoy dance. It is their goal to promote positive self esteem in each of their students. Additionally, Chance to Dance has beautiful wood floors with a thin cushion layer underneath to prevent injuries. Their class sizes are approximately 8-12 students. Younger students have 2 teachers to assure individual attention. At their brand-new facility they have 3 brand new dance rooms with viewing glass doors. They also have a large waiting room, as well as a very convenient drop off area with plenty of parking. Chance to Dance is excited to announce that they now have a new Birthday Party Room. Chance to Dance offers Ballet, Lyrical, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Modern/Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theater. Combo Classes for Pre-K and K-1st grade ages 2.5 and up, Mommy and Me as well as Adult Classes. The Alumni love to return each year and help with the recital. They recently started an alumni dance class that will participate in the annual recital. Alumni Student/Port Jefferson resident, Rebecca Miller has gone on to participate in National tour of The Wedding Singer. However… their goal is not to produce famous dancers. It’s to promote a lifetime of positive self esteem and a love of dance. We are very family oriented. We work hard to make a weekly schedule based on the need of our students and their families. We offer a community based dance team that will perform at local nursing homes, festivals, hospitals and more.

Jan Christ Studio of Dance Inc 25 Route 25a Mount Sinai, NY. 631-928-4239

Jan Christ Studio of Dance has been family owned and operated for the past 36 years. All of the teachers are professional adult instructors. It is the fundamental philosophy of Jan Christ Studio of Dance to teach students in a compassionate, non-competitive environment. Class sizes are small and student ages range from as young as 2 ½ years through Adults. Each year, at the end of the year, the Jan Christ Studio of Dance has a recital that is anticipated by all.

Feet for Dancing By Charles McKenna

Even before we are born, while in our Mother’s womb, we have an innate desire to move. We move in response to external stimuli or forces upon our bodies; we move because there are lures, inducements or otherwise, incentives. The movement, itself, creates a particular feeling within our bodies. Muscles twitch and breathing becomes as rhythmic as the faster beating heart. For some, this sensation is pleasing. Dance is an opportunity to pursue this sensation while expressing creativity. Dance is a physical art that involves purpose, planned rhythm and aesthetic value. Becoming profoundly deaf later in life, I quickly realized that a large part of our communication is non-verbal. Through dance we discover an art that uses non-verbal movement to communicate. A lifetime ago, for a brief while, I had the pleasure to study dance with the wonderful Ms. Elsa Posey of the Posey School of Dance in Northport. Ms. Posey, who has been teaching dance for more than 50 years, once said “to study dance is to study our nature and to discover the personal dimensions of physical, social and emotional strength, generosity, and wisdom.” John Worrell, of the Amy Tyler School of Dance and of Harbor Ballet, here in Port Jefferson Village, once said to me “In studying dance you will discover great things and in so doing you will learn something about yourself.” There are three principle aspects found in the study of dance; the dancer, the choreographer, and not the least of which, the viewer or the audience. Through all three aspects, dance allows you to explore your body’s potentials and limitations. You will discover that the learning goes well beyond movement and aids you in developing and discovering social, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your being. The study of dance is great for girls, as well as for boys, but it is equally as good for people of any age. If you are planning now for afterschool activities for your children please consider dance. If you do not have children but want to learn and discover more about yourself then, by all means, contact a school and get some “happy feet!”

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gust 2009 will receive 10 free Colorado blue spruce trees. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign, a program dedicated to environmental stewardship through the planting of trees. “Colorado blue spruce trees can be used in many beneficial ways,” said John Rosenow, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Homeowners can use them as ornamental trees, as an energy-saving windbreak, for privacy and as living Christmas trees.” The trees will be shipped postpaid between Oct. 15 and Dec. 10, at the right time for planting. The 6-to-12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Planting instructions are enclosed with each shipment of trees. Members of the Arbor Day Foundation will also receive ‘The Tree Book’, which includes information about tree planting and care, and ‘Arbor Day’, the Foundation’s bimonthly publication. To receive the free trees, send a $10 membership contribution to Ten Blue Spruces, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by August 31, 2009, or join online at www.arborday.org.

LAPTOP INITIATIVE UPDATE

THE MILLENIUM KIDS BRINGING 21st CENTURY LITERACY TO LIFE

Sixth grade students at Port Jefferson Middle School will take the lead this Fall with the implementation of the district’s 1:1 laptop initiative. During his address to the youngsters at their end-of-the-year moving up ceremony, Superintendent of Schools Max Riley branded these students, ‘The Millennium Kids’. “Although you may not realize it right now, you are setting the stage for others to follow. We look forward to watching you grow to be effective communicators through the use of 21st century tools.” The laptop initiative will provide unprecedented opportunities for students and teachers, creating a rich learning environment that prepares students to be leaders in a global society. “Today, laptops are the single tool that supersedes and consolidates the many ways of creating, editing, sharing and publishing information,” stated director of technology William Brennan. “Project based learning will tap students’ artistic skills and their ability to find, synthesize, validate, and communicate information, as well as to use it to collaborate and problem solve.” The technology department is preparing laptops for September distribution and classrooms are being configured with the best quality software resources to extend learning beyond the school day. On August 10th, a parent training session will be held in the high school library; and, on August 20th at a Back-to-School BBQ, sixth graders will receive their laptop backpack containing a USB flash drive and a 1:1 Laptop Handbook which will also be on-line on the district web-site. “The 1:1 laptop initiative will open doors for learning and will shift student experiences preparing them for life beyond high school,” said Superintendent Riley, “The global connections students and teachers will make using technology will bring them to new heights. This is the new literacy of the 21st century.”

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Summer Fun Begins in the Children’s Room Marine Discovery Saturday, August 22 10:00-11:30 AM. Ages: 5-12 years old with parent/caregiver Long Island Seaport Eco-Center in partnership with Nature’s Teachings will present a hands-on ecology education program. Children will have the opportunity to explore and discover hidden natural wonders of Port Jefferson Harbor and Long Island Sound. Educator and marine biologist, Erika Haberkorn will guide children on an exploration along the harbor front beach. The program will include a discussion of native marine animals and plants of this estuarine system and will end with a scavenger hunt. Registration began August 5.

AM, Families Join Children’s Librarian, Linda Lubell for stories, songs, fingerplays and puppets as we bid farewell to summertime. Registration is not required. Fruity Loopy Sand Art Saturday, September 5 11:00-11:30 AM Ages: 2-3 years old with parent/caregiver Continue being Creative at Your Library with this deliciously colorful craft. Come sort colored loopy cereal, crush them up and use the “colored sand” to create a lovely sandscape in a baby food jar. No need to worry about your little one sampling the materials, this craft is beautiful and yummy! Registration begins August 25.

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in Mt. Sinai. Meetings are held the fourth Friday of each month at 10:00 AM. To confirm a meeting date, or to find out which title will be discussed, please call the Senior Center at 476-6431. Books can be picked up at the Senior Center. Facilitator: Sharon Zollenberg.

Upcoming Adult Programs at the Library Hand Painted Glass Craft Wednesday, August 26, 6:30 PM Summer entertaining may be nearing an end but the beauty of these hand-painted glasses will be appreciated long after summer is over. Painted glass expert Irene Marchese will be here to show you just how easy it is to create beautiful yet functional summer motif glassware. There is no material fee and all you will need will be at the class. Seating is limited. Program registration began July 8. Adult Summer Reading Club Party Saturday, August 22 2:00 PM This is a reminder, and an invitation, to all Adult Summer Reading Club members to join us for our blockbuster Adult Summer Reading Club Party to be held

Inkheart Wednesday, August 26 6:00 PMAges: 9-14 years old (Some content may be inappropriate for younger children.) When Mo Folchart reads a story, the characters leap off the page. Literally! And that’s a problem. Mo must somehow use his special powers to send the interlopers back to their world…and save ours. Mo and his daughter Meggie plunge into a thrilling quest that pits them against diabolical villains, fantastic beasts and dangers at every turn. Registration is not required. Rated: PG.; 106 minutes. Sunflower Fanfare Craft Saturday, August 29 10:30-11:00 AMAges: 3-5 years old with parent/caregiver Celebrate the coming of fall with this cheerful yellow sunflower craft. Registration began August 13th. Tigger Movie – 10th Anniversary Edition Monday, August 31 2:00 PM , Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Tigger, feeling lonely and curious, wonders if there are any other tiggers out there. He sets out on an exciting trip to find his true family. Includes two newto-DVD adventures. Registration is not required. Rated: G; 77 minutes Race to Witch Mountain Tuesday, September 1 6:30 PM, Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult. When Las Vegas cabdriver Jack Bruno encounters two teens with supernatural powers, he finds himself in an adventure in the middle of the Nevada desert known for unexplained phenomena and strange sightings – Witch Mountain. Registration is not required. Rated: PG; 99 minutes Say Goodbye to Summer Story Time Wednesday, September 2 10:30-11:00

Roundtable for the Arts Are you an artist, craftsperson or author living in Port Jefferson, Mt Sinai or Miller Place community? Do you write, paint, scrapbook, sculpt, make jewelry, take photographs or do crafts? Would you like to meet other people interested in the arts? The library is sponsoring a roundtable for artists and craftspeople every other Wednesday morning from 10:30 am until noon. Please call the Reference Desk to RSVP for the Roundtable, 473-0022. The Writer’s Zone @ PJFL This creative writing group is brand new and is hosted by Beverly Davis-Prentice, journalist and published writer. The “Zone” will meet every other Wednesday. Sessions will be informal and will provide an inspirational environment for writers to collaborate and practice writing techniques. Writers of all genres are encouraged to join. To become a member call 473-0022 or stop by the Reference Desk. ESL: English as a Second Language Saturdays, 10:30 AM-12:00 noon ESL classes are for people whose first language is not English and who would like to improve their English skills. The classes are taught by an experienced ESL teacher and are open to everyone. Registration is not required. Bridge Club Wednesdays 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Thursdays 9:30 AM-1:00 PM There is no registration and all levels of players are welcome. Please bring along a deck of cards.

Marine Discovery: The Art of Nature Saturday, September 12 10:00-11:30 AM Ages: 5-12 years old with parent/ caregiver Explore the coastal ecosystem of Port Jefferson Harbor Beach and collect various natural materials to be used for a creative art activity with Erika Haberkorn, an educator and marine biologist for Long Island Seaport & Eco-Center and Nature’s Teachings. Registration begins August 25. In the Young Adult Center Trashion Show Friday, August 21, 6:00 PM Come in and see all of the trashions that were made this summer. We invite the parents and families of all the teens who came to the trashion workshops come and watch as they model their trashions for you. Recycling at its best! Inkheart Wednesday, August 26 6:00 PM Ages: 9-14 years old (Some content may be inappropriate for younger children.)

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on Saturday, August 22nd. Our party features live music, great food and merchant donated prizes. Read at least 5 books and be eligible for one of these prizes. Remember, the theme of this year’s club is “Go Green” the library’s effort to help protect something precious to all of us, the environment. We encourage readers to read at least one book dealing with the environment and the “going green” effort. To help with book selection we have a printed list of titles currently in our collection dealing with the environment. Please ask to see a copy of this list at the Reference desk. Thank you for participating in this year’s Adult Summer Reading Club. The New Voices Book Discussion Group meets the second Thursday of each month at 11:00 AM. To become a member of this group please stop by the Reference Desk or call 473-0022. The Discussion Facilitator is Diane Konoski. The Fourth Fridays Book Club is a new library sponsored book club with meetings held at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center, located at 739 Route 25A

Bus Trip Visit Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate Saturday, October 24, Cost: $92.00 Depart 6:30 AM from Village Hall Tour the Rockefeller Estate Kykuit in the beautiful Hudson Valley, lunch at Sunset Cove Restaurant, and conclude our trip with a visit to the nearby Union Church of Pocantico Hills. This trip takes us to the heart of Sleepy Hollow for a guided tour of the Rockefeller Estate, Kykuit. Built in 1913 by John D. Rockefeller, it was the home to four generations of the Rockefeller family and boasts remarkable architecture, art history, and spectacular scenery. A buffet lunch that day will be at Sunset Cove Restaurant on the shores of the Hudson River in Tarrytown. Our final stop that day will be to the Union Church of Pocantico Hills. This church contains stained glass windows by Matisse and Chargal commissioned by the Rockefeller family in the 1950’s and 1960’s. In a real sense the church is an extension of the Rockefeller art collection you will see at Kykuit. Seats for this trip went on sale July 29.

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bring community attention to the last available property on Port Jefferson’s harbor which might be available for community use but was about to be sold for commercial development. The problem – it was a polluted brown-field, the site of 100 years of ship building followed by fifty years of use as a Mobil Oil Tank Farm. It took a lot of work to get the community behind the vision of a park on the site and for the next ten years, LISEC members worked on every committee that was formed to debate its future. Under the leadership of then Mayor, Jeanne Garant, and NYS State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle, the site was cleaned, a park was built and an old rusted ship-building structure was renovated becoming the Port Jefferson Village Center. In the course of these ten years, LISEC also developed its commitment to maritime education using the ‘Sound and Harbor as a Learning Laboratory.’ LISEC works with many schools, the local library, scout and community groups offering programs of beach discovery, the history of rocks, the amazing oyster etc. We have held Family Days with touch tanks of marine animals, as well as marine art projects and displays that introduce many facets of the natural environment around us. A favorite was the life of bees by beekeepers Ernie and Connie Schwasnik. NY State, Suffolk County and the Town of Brookhaven have helped us out with grant monies. We have teamed with our director Dave Johnson, the Coastal Steward, in his Adopt-a Beach program which gets area students, scouts and community groups out cleaning beaches together. In 2008, with 15 beach clean-ups, over 30 tons of debris was removed with the help of 349 volunteers. So far in 2009, with 8 clean-ups so far, 6.5 miles of beach have been cleaned on both the north and south shores with seven more clean-ups scheduled. 377 volunteers have removed16.5 tons of debris. LISEC has also teamed with the Coastal Steward in a shellfish restoration program which has raised over 300,000 oysters in the last seven years for release into the Port Jefferson Harbor complex. 50,000 more oysters will be released this year substantially improving the water quality in the harbor through their filtering action. Families love to work with him every other Saturday sorting the oysters and cleaning the cages. Prior to his program there were no oysters in the harbor. The success of this program is showing as his disease free, black striped oysters are now found on piers and in many places around the harbors. Commercial harvesting, an historical occupation, will arise once again, after the population grows to a sustainable level. LISEC is also committed to keeping the ship building history of this park alive. It started by sponsoring Tall Ship Sails during the development years. The rusted old building was saved because LISEC started a small wooden boat project inside which drew community interest. When the community center was opened, in 2006, Ed Gill and granson Connor with oysters LISEC was leased land on the park to build the Bayles Boat Shop. In October 2006, within 10 days, the post and beam frame was raised with the help of the Timber Framers Guild of Beckett, MA. Over 100 volunteers, organizations and businesses pitched in giving their time, money, services and equipment. Working through winter snow and summer heat since then, volunteers have completed the

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structure which will have its ribbon cutting Shindig Celebration on September 27th. The project to date has been supported by grants, donations, tremendous discounts on materials, and countless volunteer hours of work. We especially recognize Nassau Suffolk Lumber Company which provided all our lumber needs at their cost, and most recently, Bright Side Electrical which did all the interior wiring without cost saving LISEC $1500. Community Heritage Programming will start this fall with apprenticeship courses, and the chance to help restore small wooden boats and build new ones. By the end of September you will be able to check our new website www.LISEC.org for up to date information. Meanwhile, to support our programs we have decided to put three boats built in the shop up for sale, a 9’6’’ Martha’s Tender, a 19’6” Glouester Light Pulling Dory and a Chesapeake Light Craft Double Kayak. Please come by and see them. Sign up for a program. Become a member!

CHATTER FROM THE CLUBHOUSE By Nomi Solo

Our country club newsletter is called Clubhouse Chatter. We have at this point only 2 issues a season. This new column, as part of the wonderful gazette, will add some of the news of our members and activities. Tennis activities are in full swing. Many of our tennis members have the added richness of several interclubs this season. The amazing organization and persistence by Lori Lucki who has had to deal with many rain dates, resulted in so much fun for those of us who participated. It was fun to interact with 6 other clubs on the Island. The ladders are well on their way with finals to be played in September. The club championship will take place in late September. The monthly first Friday socials attract a varied group for social play and some good eats. Our club pro Joe Arias informs me our membership has grown this year and we have over 40 new members. We have 3 USTA teams who have competed throughout the island. A great PLAY FOR PINK event to support research for cures for breast cancer was held for here for the first time. The excellent condition of our courts has been praised by both members and visitors.

Golf pro Bill Mackedon coordinated a members’ day where we all pitched in to do some special cleaning and sprucing up at the golf course. It was great fun and beautifully orchestrated. Here Bill gets one group ready for action. It was such a success that another is planned for both tennis and golf. Our reward was a lovely get together in the grill room with tasty snacks. Yea for Bill and good spirit.

In golf, both the men’s and women’s championships are underway. Legends flight is a new addition this year and means you have to be a certain age with a combined handicap computed to qualify. The final results of all these contests will be known around August 16th. Lessons are available anytime. Contact the Pro Bill, or Assistant Pro David. Just this week, I saw a 7 year old come from her lesson with the happiest glow on her face. When i asked her about the sport, she told me she loves it and will hope to play with grandpa. How great is that. This year for the first time, we had a Junior program, totally filled where they played for 5 hours a day, instruction and play. There were 3 sections between July 13th and August 1st. This program is a great addition to the many services offered. In the Clubhouse, we are having a special “Evening for members and residents” where over 80 folks have already signed up for a special dinner with a menu designed by Manager Roger Echauri. Many of us are enjoying light lunches and snacks in the newly renovated Grill Room. If you have a club item of interest, please contact Nomi Solo at nomisolo@ hotmail.com for inclusion in future articles.

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Port Jefferson Village – Rotary Biathlon Results By Charles McKenna, Editor

Rosh Hashanah is Almost Here!

In 1991, now 18 years ago, the first Port Jefferson Village – Rotary Biathlon was held. On Saturday, August 1st, scores of conditioned athletes once again participated in the Port Jefferson Village – Rotary Biathlon. The course consisted of a 500 yard swim

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13-15 MALE 1st: Cole Conte 13-15 FEMALE 1st: Leah Raimondi 16-19 MALE 1st: Matthew Kahn 16-19 F EMALE 1st: Katie Chun 20-29 MALE 1st: Arthur Fortin, 2nd: Joe Keegan, 3rd: Chris Kito 20-29 FEMALE 1st: Jaclyn Fahey, 2nd: Anita Bonesteel, 3rd: Erin Brown 30-39 MALE 1st: Mike Golina, 2nd: Daniel Ayotte, 3rd: Keith Monaghan 30-39 FEMALE 1st: April Lemieux, 2nd: Kim Barbera, 3rd: Jennifer Jonak 40-49 MALE 1st: Richard Nebiosini, 2nd: Bill Mazza, 3rd: Gregory St. Claire 2009 BIATHLON: RESULTS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS 40-49 FEMALE 1st: Diane PLACE TIME NAME Finneran, 2nd: Carolyn 1 27' 52 Fortin, Arthur Dornstander, 3rd: Alice 2 29' 34 Keegan, Joe 3 29' 56 Lorio, Mike/ Lyons, Colin Cialella 4 30' 50 Vernola, Nick/ Sullivan, Kevin 50-59 MALE 1st: Martin 5 31' 02 Kahn, Matthew 6 33' 48 Nebiosini, Richard Brown, 2nd: Steve Klinzing, 7 33' 58 Golina, Mike 3rd: William Meehan 8 34' 58 Kito, Chris 9 35' 26 Ayotte, Daniel 50-59 FEMALE 1st: Eileen 10 35' 37 Morris, Monique/ Cardillo, Gilbert Gerle, 11 35' 49 Mazza, Bill 12 35' 56 Fahey, Jaclyn 60-69 MALE 1st: Jimmy 13 36' 27 St. Claire, Gregory Perreca, 2nd: Charles Kenny, 14 36' 47 Lemieux, April 15 36' 49 Iberger, Paul/ Iberger, Jim 3rd: Richard Smith 16 36' 57 Monaghan, Keith 70 + MALE 1st: Robert Carr 17 37' 47 Vaughn, William/ Grossfeld, John 18 37' 48 Chun, Katie MEN’S TEAMS 1st: Mike 19 38' 10 Konstantidis, Kristos Lorio & Colin Lyons, 2nd: 20 38' 29 Brown, Martin 21 38' 41 Finneran, Dianne Nick Vernola & Kevin 22 38' 43 Dornstander, Carolyn Sullivan, 3rd: Paul & Jim 23 38' 49 Barbera, Kim 24 39' 00 Klinzing, Steve Iberger 25 39' 24 Nenninger, Don WOMEN’S TEAMS 1st: 26 39' 26 Bonesteel, Anita 27 39' 55 Conte, Cole Jennifer Mulkeen & Melanie 28 40' 04 Jones, Doug Watts 29 41' 14 Brown, Erin 30 41" 19 Raimondi, Leah COED TEAMS 1st: Monique 31 33' 35 Giovengo, Joe Morris & Gilbert Carillo, 32 41' 55 Meade, Lars 33 42' 01 Barbera, Bruno 2nd: Sean Lee & Rebecca 34 42' 09 Robinson, John Furbotter, 3rd: Timothy 35 42' 23 Perreca, Jim 36 42' 35 Voss, Elena Valente & Alice Mulkeen And to the right is a listing of all who finished the event, in order of time:

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