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Lessons In Caring econd-graders in Robb LeVien’s class at Islip’s Maud S. Sherwood Elementary School received a lesson in caring this holiday season, as they worked together to send letters to troops serving overseas. In this crosscurricular letter-writing event, the students thanked the troops for protecting our country and included holiday decorations. The letters will be sent to Robert Birch, uncle of secondgrader Caitlin Flynn, who is serving overseas in the Navy.

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Holiday Safety Tips With the holidays upon us, Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco would like to provide some safety tips that will help everyone have a safe and enjoyable holiday season. “Whenever people feel stressed and rushed, they can be more vulnerable to crime. These tips offer some basic guidelines to follow to be safer while holiday shopping and celebrating,” stated DeMarco. Parking Lots: •When walking through parking lots, be aware of your surroundings. •Always park where there is plenty of light between your car and the store. •Keep your car locked and have your keys in hand before you go to your car. •Before leaving your vehicle, make sure there isn’t anything of value in

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Two days. That’s it. Two days from now, the world will end. What to do with those remaining 48 hours… Silly as it sounds, this is exactly what many people have been planning for in anticipation of the ominous 12.21.12. Pack your bags, stock up on the essentials and head underground with your rifles – because, let’s face it, ancient predictions seem to have a lot of merit in this day and age. Right. Call me a skeptic. Brand me a cynic. Perhaps, in

two days, all of us nonbelievers will be shocked by the turn of events. Or lack of, as the case may be. Let the doomsayers and naysayers battle it out. One interesting question it does bring to light is: What would you do with your last few days on earth? Who would you spend them with? Where would you go? What would you hope to accomplish? There never seems to be enough time day to day to do what we want. That’s under normal circumstances. But throw in the urgency of the end of civilization, and priorities tend to be reevaluated just a bit.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, in two days time, assuming we will all be sitting here laughing about the ancient Mayan prophecy gone wrong, we will have ample time to take this new “bucket” list and put it into action. Sort of like a new lease on life, no? So relax. Enjoy. Savor. Christmas is around the corner, followed by that traditional Times Square fresh start we all look forward to…and beyond that, who knows. Part of the fun, part of the adventure, part of the experience – here’s to the beginning of a whole new world!

sight, including cell phones, GPS units and holiday purchases. Shopping: •Shop with others; there is safety in numbers. •Don’t leave your purse unattended in your cart, even for a few seconds. •Don’t carry large amounts of money. Keep money in a front pocket. •Only carry one or two credit cards and make sure you secure them after use. •If shopping online, stick with established retailers and retailers from our local community with a presence online. Shopping with Children: •Always supervise your children in public places. Accompany young children to the restroom. •Teach young children to go for help if they get separated from you. Teach them to look for a cashier or uniformed security

guard. •Remind children to remain in the area where they become separated. •NEVER dress children in clothing that displays their first or last names. At Home: •Don’t display your gifts where they can be seen from a window or doorway. •Lock doors and windows when you leave the house. •Use only UL-listed extension cords, lights and Christmas ornaments. Don’t overload outlets or electrical boxes. Driving: •When celebrating away from home, don’t drink and drive. •Choose a designated driver before heading out. •If hosting a party, provide refreshments for designated drivers and arrange transportation for guests who should not drive home.

•If possible, avoid driving during the early and late evening hours on Christmas and New Years. •Protect yourself and passengers by wearing a safety belt at all times, in case of a crash. Please remember that if you are a victim of crime, you should call 911 immediately. If we all follow these common sense tips, we can enjoy a safe holiday season.

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hands on deck, the 106th Rescue Wing truly lived up to the task and we are thankful for the partnership in helping to provide public safety for Suffolk County residents.” “The 106th Rescue Wing is proud to partner with Suffolk County and the surrounding community in the recent award of a New York Military Base Retention Grant,” said 106th Rescue Wing Commander Colonel Thomas Owens. “In the wake of Super Storm Sandy, the Wing continues to support the cleanup efforts with members on State Active Duty while also fulfilling our federal mission with many members currently deployed overseas through 2013. The 106th Rescue Wing is especially honored to serve our Long Island communities, the state of New York and our nation during this holiday season. The award of this grant will not only facilitate rapid response to future critical missions but also continues to affirm and strengthen our partnerships; we are grateful for the tremendous support from Suffolk County and all our elected leaders. To our community - from the entire 106th Rescue Wing, our families and our friends - thank you very much, it is truly a privilege to serve.” The base at Gabreski is one of ten major military installations in New York State. The grant is available to municipalities with a demonstrated history of support for military bases in New York. For several years, Suffolk County has been assisting the 106th ROW to remain competitive with other bases around the country by making significant improvements to the aviation infrastructure used both by the Air National Guard and civilian aircraft at Gabreski Airport. The matching portion of the grant will be covered by lease revenue generated from the Westhampton Business District, an industrial park on airport grounds. Under Federal Aviation Administration regulations, revenue generated from

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Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced that Suffolk County has been successful in securing a $126,000 New York State Empire State Development Corporation (NYSED) grant to be matched by Suffolk County with $116,000 and Southampton Town, which provided another $10,000 for a total $252,000 in funding to further safeguard the future of the Air National Guard (ANG) base at the county-owned airport and enhance the Rescue Wing’s ability to communicate with local, county and state emergency responders during emergencies. Suffolk County applied for the grant in August under the NYESD Military Base Retention Grant Program, which is designed to enhance the competitiveness of the base during federal base realignments and closures expected in future defense budget cuts. “The 106th Rescue Wing has an important role in the defense of our nation, and is an equally important community resource as evidenced in the aftermath of Super Storm Sandy,” said County Executive Bellone. “We are pleased and thankful to Governor Cuomo for the $126,000 matching grant awarded by the New York State Empire Development Corporation. These funds, along with matching funds from the County and Southampton Town will help to ensure the “Wing” has the communication tools needed to enhance their domestic response capabilities. During Super Storm Sandy, the 106th Rescue Wing provided vital resources to Suffolk County, including an essential command and control link between military and civilian agencies, swift water rescue support, and personnel to assist the Suffolk County Police Department and town and village police departments with relief supply distribution, gas station traffic control efforts and anti-looting patrols. As the magnitude of this disaster required all

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Athletics & Academics

DICTIONARY PROJECT - Third-grade students in the Islip School District can add another book to their shelves, as members of the Islip Elks Club Lodge 2533 continued their seven-year tradition of delivering A Student’s Dictionary to each third-grader. During the Elks’ tour of third-grade classes at Commack Road and Maud S. Sherwood elementary schools, Bruce Trezise, youth chairman for the club, noted that over the years the project has delivered close to 4,000 dictionaries to the students of Islip.

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Two Islip High School students were honored as Suffolk Zone Award winners at a dinner sponsored by the New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Seniors Shannon McKenna and Kevin Rafferty were recognized at the Hyatt Regency on December 5th. The criteria for achievement of this award are: exceptional physical performance, scholastic ability and outstanding character/leadership qualities in physical education as well as

schoolwide activities. These students contribute to the overall positive outcomes of their physical education classes as well as their school. “Kevin is a true leader in physical education class, as he leads by example,” said Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics Bob Panariello. Kevin is a member of the SADD Club and the Freshman Horizons Club. He plans on studying business or environmental science and will continue his education and play lacrosse at Stevens

Institute of Technology in New Jersey this fall. Throughout her high school career, Shannon has maintained a 100 average while participating in varsity soccer (All-State) and winter and spring track. She is a member of the Foreign Language Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society and is a New York State ScholarAthlete. Although currently undecided in her college choice, Shannon is looking to major in accounting and continue her soccer career in the fall.

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Their trip to New York City may have been delayed by Hurricane Sandy, but the East Islip High School Academic Team finally emerged victorious in their November 9th first-round match of The Challenge, MSG Varsity’s awardwinning high-school quiz show. East Islip defeated Sag Harbor’s Pierson High School by a score of 395260. The show’s premise involves teams of academically gifted students competing via tests of their knowledge of arts and literature, history, math, science and current events. “The Challenge” began on Long Island 15 years ago but has since expanded to include

almost 200 schools from the tri-state area. The tournament format involves a set of elimination rounds taking place over several months. The regional champs for each area (Suffolk, Nassau, New York City, New Jersey, Westchester, Connecticut) each receive a $2,500 prize for their school, then go on to compete against each other for the title of tristate champion and its $10,000 prize. East Islip’s 2012-13 team consists of three seniors – team captain William Zachary Purdy, Vincent Sheppard and Peter Zepf – plus junior William Meehan (Purdy and Meehan are veterans of last year’s outstanding

team). Alternate members for this year are seniors William Murphy and Bryan Tadlock. “This was a job well done!” said teacher and team adviser Marylou Ferrieri. Addressing the school, she added, “We would like to thank you all for your support. Your confidence in our team effort has been invaluable to our success, and we are very grateful. We would also like to acknowledge the enthusiasm of the 40 audience members of our core fanbase, ‘The Torques.’ We look forward to returning to the city to compete in rounds two and three sometime in early February.”

On Sunday, December 2nd, Our Lady of Consolation Nursing & Rehabilitative Care Center kicked off the Christmas season with a celebration for their volunteers. A delicious brunch, prepared by the Culinary Services Department, was held to honor these

special individuals. This was just a small way to say thank you for all they do for our residents, patients and staff. “The heart and spirit of all of these individuals cannot be put into words. They are each very unique and selfless individuals who we are so thankful to

have as part of Our Lady of Consolation’s family. Their dedication to our residents allows us to fulfill our mission,” stated Sr. Marilyn Breen, O.P., Chief Administrative Officer of Our Lady of Consolation.

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GIVING BACK - Suffolk County Legislator Tom Cilmi stopped by Commack Road Elementary School in Islip to thank the students and lend a hand making food baskets for the needy in their community. In addition, the students also put together boxes to send to the brave men and women serving our Country overseas.

friends from the North Pole. In addition, attendees had their photos taken in a 15 ft. giant snow globe. St. John the Baptist High School students dressed up as Frosty the Snowman and elves to help with the activities and perform several Christmas classics prior to the blessing of the Nativity. A large tree, donated by Robert Witcomb Landscape Gardening, was planted in front of the hospital. Together with several smaller trees it framed the Nativity and displayed a symbolic

tribute called “Lights of Love” in honor or memory of hundreds of loved ones. “The Nativity lighting is one of the hallmarks of Good Samaritan’s being a Catholic institution,” expressed Good Samaritan’s Executive Vice President and CAO Nancy Simmons. “This year was very special with the chance to honor those we love.” Doves bearing the names of those being honored or memorialized will be hung in the main lobby of the hospital during the Christmas season.

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It was by “Lights of Love” that the Good Samaritan Hospital Christmas Tree was lit this year. The hospital’s tree lighting event included fun activities and an opportunity to remember or honor someone special by lighting a bulb on the Christmas tree. The festival raised more than $5,000 for The Hospital Foundation and was enjoyed by several hundred community members, staff and elected officials. The free event featured refreshments and lots of fun with a visit from Santa, his elves and

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While most people make the assumption that the suicide rate is highest during the winter holiday season, the experts at Long Island Crisis Center (LICC) say that the spring months actually rank highest for suicide. “But, it is true that a lot of us walk around with a case of the ‘holiday blues,’ which could shade our perception,” states LICC’s Associate Executive Director, Theresa Buhse. “Many people who attempt suicide feel depressed. When they feel depressed during the winter, it’s actually easier for them to handle their depressed state because a lot of people around them are feeling ‘down.’ This could be due to the cold and dreary weather, the early nightfall, or the coming holidays when expectations are set too high!” What can you do to get

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Breaking The Holiday Blues yourself out of those holiday blues? Here are a few suggestions from the Crisis Center: · Lower expectations of a “perfect” holiday celebration with friends and family – it’s exhausting; go for fun and friendly instead! · Take some time for yourself (even a 15minute break!)…get outside, exercise, listen to music, read a book; · Feeling lonely and isolated? Volunteer at the local food bank – you’ll soon see that you’re needed and valued! · Don’t get yourself into debt buying presents! You won’t be able to enjoy the gift of giving! · The holiday season is not an excuse to do away with healthy eating and exercise for ten days! Indulge (small tastings of everything) on the special days and your body will feel better;

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It’s the holidays and for most Americans, that means eating – lots of eating – followed by weight gain and a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. But why not take a healthier approach to what we eat during this holiday season and beyond? According to a recent website survey, about 18 percent of people say it’s hard for them to eat healthy because they don’t want to stop eating their favorite foods. The good news is you don’t have to. You can still enjoy your favorite occassional indulgences, but in moderation. It’s all about being mindful of what you eat. Mindless Eating Mindless eating is consuming food just because it’s there. It’s eating while distracted – watching TV, working at a computer or texting on our smartphones. It’s eating for emotional comfort instead of for hunger. Simply put, it’s not paying attention to what we eat which can lead to being overweight and even obesity. “Mindless eating has always been an issue,” said Riska Platt, M.S., a registered dietitian and certified nutritionist for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York. “The key to mindful eating is awareness. Just by paying more attention to what you eat, you’re more likely to make beneficial changes.” Awareness When you pay attention to what you’re eating, you can make small changes that make a big difference. Here are some tips toward a more mindful approach: •Control portions. Especially during the holidays, know that you’ll have more opportunities to eat festive snacks and desserts. You don’t have to deprive yourself, just eat

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Cross Country On December 2nd, the Cross-Country All-County Dinner was held at the Windwatch Marriott in Hauppauge. This year, Bay Shore High School Varsity Girls teammates Senior Lindsay Arcuri and Freshman Jasmine Reyes were named All-County while Varsity Boys runner Emmet Farnan was selected Academic All-County. In addition, Girls Coach Steve Borbet was selected as All-League and AllDivision Coach of the Year. Congratulations to Coach Borbet and these amazing Bay Shore student athletes on their wonderful accomplishments.

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Wednesday, December 19 The External Diploma Program will be presented at Western Suffolk BOCES in Dix Hills, at 6 p.m. For information, contact 631.667.6000, extension 327. The Beatles Magical Use of the Orchestra will be presented at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.423.7610.

Thursday, December 20 NuHealth will sponsor a Breast Cancer Screening program at the Wantagh Library, 3285 Park Avenue in Wantagh, from 8:45 a.m. to 12 noon. For information, contact 516.882.0630. The NUMC Diabetes Club will meet at the NUMC Conference Room 107, 2201 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, at 11:30 a.m. For information, contact 516.572.6507. AARP of Oceanside will host a Holiday Luncheon at Pompeii Restaurant. For information, contact 516.771.0986.

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The Town of Oyster Bay will host an Advisory Board meeting in the Town Board hearing room, Town Hall East, 54 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 516.624.6200. A Commack Community meeting will be held at the Commack Public Library, 18 Hauppauge Road in Commack, at 7 p.m. The Merry Widow will be presented at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, at 7 p.m. Also December 29th, at 12 noon. For information, contact 631.423.7610. A Musical Evening with Goldman Sachs will be presented at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, at 8:30 p.m. Open mic will precede at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.425.2925.

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Our Lady of Grace Widows & Widowers will meet at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 400 South Broadway in Lindenhurst. For information, contact 631.661.5375. The Upper Room Christian World Center will present “The Night The Angels Sang” at 722 Deer Park Road in Dix Hills, at 7:30 p.m. Also Saturday, at 2 p.m. and Sunday and 5 p.m. For information, contact 631.242.5359, extension 200. A Christmas Carol will be presented at the BACCA Arts Center, 149 North Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst, at 8 p.m. Also Saturday, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, at 12 noon and 4 p.m. For information, contact 631.412.5214. Elvis Time with Steve Mitchell will be presented at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 147 Park Avenue in Amityville, from 8 to 10 p.m. For information, contact 631.806.8685. The Barr Sinister Jazz Group will perform “Holiday Jazz After Hours” at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, from 9:45 p.m. to midnight. For information, contact 631.423.7610.

Saturday, December 22 A Poetry Reading will be held at The Poetry Place, featuring Richard Walsh and Dr. Dan Levin, at 58 Waverly Avenue in Patchogue, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.422.6934. The Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus will perform at the Vail Leavitt Music Hall, 18 Peconic Avenue in Riverhead, at 8 p.m.

Sunday, December 23 The South Shore Audubon Society will host a Bird Walk at Mill Pond Park, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Bring binoculars. For information, contact 516.987.8103. A Musical Celebration, “Lead Me Back To Bethlehem,” will be presented at Christ Lutheran Church, Carleton Avenue and Nassau Street in Islip Terrace, at 10 a.m. For information, contact 631.581.1710.

Monday, December 24 The Farmingdale United Methodist Church will host three Christmas Eve Services at 407 Main Street, at 3 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. For information, contact 516.694.3424. A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held at Grace Church of Smithtown, 450 Edgewood Avenue in Smithtown, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.265.4680. A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held at Central Presbyterian Church, 240 Main Street in Huntington Village, beginning at 9 p.m. For information, contact 631.421.3663.

Thursday, December 27 Legislator Kennedy will host a Blood Drive at the William H. Rogers Building, North Country Complex, 725 Veterans Memorial Highway in Hauppauge, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, contact 631.854.3735. Sisterhood of Sinai Reform Temple will sponsor a Senior Citizen program at 10:30 a.m. For information, contact 631.665.5755. Frosty The Snowman will be presented at the BayWay Arts Centre, 265 East Main Street in East Islip, at 1 p.m. For information, contact 631.581.2700. The Rolling Stones: The Ron Wood Years 1973-90s will be presented at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.423.7610.

Friday, December 28 Mr. Mouse & The Librarian will be presented by the Smithtown Township Arts Council, Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A in St. James, at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. For information, contact 631.862.6575. The Annual Celebration of the Feast of the Holy Innocents will be held at the Assumption

of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Crown Acres Road in Centereach, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.588.7242.

Fitzpatrick Senior Center at Brookwood Hall Park, Irish Lane in East Islip, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.581.2946.

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The South Shore Audubon Society will host a Bird Walk at the Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Bring binoculars. For information, contact 516.987.8103. Doggie U K9 Academy will host its Holiday All-Breed Conformation Fun Match at 41 Saxon Avenue in Bay Shore, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, contact 631.968.7972.

Monday, December 31 The Friends of the Bay ShoreBrightwaters Public Library will present “Swing Time Big Band” at One South Country Road in Brightwaters, at 3 p.m. For information, contact 631.665.4350. Post 94 in Babylon will host a New Year’s Eve Celebration from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. For information, contact 631.669.0094. The Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 will host a New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance at 2075 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. For information, contact 631.422.6934. The Marconi Lodge will host a Gala New Year’s Eve Party at 333 Moffitt Boulevard in Islip, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. For information, contact 631.838.2248. AMVETS Post 18 will host a New Year’s Eve Party at 141 Carleton Avenue in East Islip, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. For information, contact 631.581.6913.

Wednesday, January 2 The Long Island Accordion Alliance will meet at La Villini Restaurant, 288 Larkfield Road in East Northport, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.261.6344. The East Islip Historical Society will meet at the Joyce

The Studio Theatre will present “Murder At The Howard Johnson’s” through December 22nd at 141 South Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.226.8400. Bob’s Your Elf will be presented through December 23rd at the BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main Street in East Islip. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.581.2700. Arena Players Repertory Theatre will present “Cliffhanger” through December 23rd at 180 Little Neck Road in Centerport. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 516.293.0674. The CM Performing Arts Center will present “The Magic Toy Shop” through December 29th at 931 Montauk Highway in Oakdale. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.218.2810. CM Performing Arts will present “A Christmas Carol” through December 30th at 931 Montauk Highway in Oakdale. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.218.2810. Newsday’s Holiday Lights Festival will be presented through December 30th at Newsday Headquarters, 235 Pinelawn Road in Melville, from 6 to 10 p.m. A Christmas Carol will be presented through January 6th at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main Street in Northport. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.261.2900. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer will be presented through January 6th at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main Street in Northport. For

performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.261.2900. Arena Players Repertory Theatre will present “Cheating Cheaters” from December 28th through January 20th at the Vanderbilt Carriage House Theater, 180 Little Neck Road in Centerport. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 516.293.0674. A Sneaker Recycling Drive will be held from January 1st through January 31st at the Keep Islip Clean Office, 660 Main Street in Islip. For information, contact 631.224.2627. LeTip county Line Chapter will host a Networking Breakfast each Wednesday at the Embassy Diner, 4280 Hempstead Turnpike in Bethpage, from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Bring business cards to exchange. For information, contact 516.826.5067. The Long Island Business Advantage Network will meet for breakfast the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Panera Bread, 4959 Nesconset Highway in Port Jefferson. For information, contact 631.834.9671. Long Island At Work And At Play will be presented Thursdays through Sundays through January 2012 in the Old Methodist Church, 161 Main Street in Cold Spring Harbor, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, contact 631.692.4664.

Save The Date Sweetbriar Nature Center will present Holiday Discovery Days on December 24th, 26th through 28th and 31st, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. For ages 5-11. For information, contact 631.979.6344. Vendors are wanted for a Valentine’s Day Gift Fair Expo on February 9th and February 10th at the Sheraton Hotel Long Island, 110 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway in Hauppauge, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. For information, contact 516.221.6593.

concepts of good character. Every time a teacher notices a student making good decisions, being kind to another person, showing respect or demonstrating myriad qualities of good character, a staff member will award the student with a sticker, which he or she can proudly wear. A new sticker is created for each school year. During Connetquot’s in-school winter concert on December 6th, secondgrade teacher Leslie Davis, an advocate for the Caring Citizens program, announced that Olsen had won the contest. In front of his proud mother and grandmother, Sullivan

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“The Timber Point music students opened the holiday concert season with a superb performance,” said Jaime DeMaria, the elementary school’s orchestra director. “We are all very proud of them!” The December 4th Winter Concert, held at the East Islip High School auditorium, brought holiday moods to the fore, from festive Santa hats to wintry tunes. After introductions from Timber Point Principal Lisa Belz and East Islip Music Director Stephen Guarino, the orchestra began the

evening with jaunty takes of Sandra Dackow’s Bohemian Stomp, traditional piece The Snowman and James Lord Pierpont’s 1850 staple Jingle Bells. Timber Point’s bands, directed by Lynda Maniscalco, followed with a holiday sampler, John O’Reilly’s arrangement of A Shaker Hymn, and a sprightly version of Vince Guaraldi’s classic Peanuts theme, Linus and Lucy. Closing out the night of holiday cheer was the school’s chorus. Under Kathy Carter’s direction and with hand bells aringing, the young singers

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SWEETS FOR VETS - In Operation Candy Giveback, students in East Islip High School’s career development program provided grateful veterans with something sweet. Stephanie Clahane’s community service class collected Halloween candy last month, which was then distributed to the veterans at the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center during their Thanksgiving feast.

The Bay ShoreBrightwaters Public Library will present the following events: December Showcases Richard Milligan’s Santa Claus figurine collection will be on display throughout the month. The Gallery will feature the work of Alma Pancir. Her paintings done in watercolor and oils will be on display for December. *** It’s A Wonderful Life Wednesday, December 19th, at 2:30 p.m. *** Shenole Latimer Trio Thursday, December 20th, at 7:30 p.m. This jazz group features three musicians. Call the Circulation Desk to sign up for this program. *** Chess Club For Adults Thursdays,

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Matthew Olsen, a fourth-grader at Connetquot Elementary School in Islip Terrace, is the winner of the school’s Connetquot Caring Citizens contest. Connetquot Caring Citizens is a program initiated three years ago through Connetquot’s School Improvement Team. The staff wanted to recognize students who demonstrate excellent character traits. To integrate creativity and student participation into the program, art teacher Elizabeth Sullivan developed a schoolwide contest for students to design a sticker symbolizing the Triple C

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tackled Ruth Roberts and Bill Katz’s The Three O’Clock Rehearsal of Combined Band and Chorus. “The vocal parts represented four different instruments – tuba, trumpet, clarinet and glockenspiel – resulting in four-part harmony,” explained Carter. Timber Point’s chorus then charmed the audience with Hanukkah’s Child by Linda Swears, ending with partner song Winter Fantasy by Jill Gallina, accompanied by jingle bells. Photo by: Greg Fasolino, Syntax

On Tuesday, November 27th, 49 Bay Shore Middle School students visited the ATRIA assisted living campus in Bay Shore to spread holiday cheer to its staff and residents. Everyone warmly welcomed the students who, in turn, embraced each elder with warmth and sincere interest. The participants spent the afternoon talking, making Christmas decorations, and enjoying juice and cookies together. Many of the residents spoke glowingly to teachers and administrators about the students, saying how kind and outgoing they were and what an enjoyable experience they’d had simply sharing time together. Ms. Donna Mandella, Assistant Principal at Bay Shore Middle School, remarked, “It was truly a holiday blessing to be able to witness both young and

old sharing in an experience they will remember for years to come.” Afterwards, Mrs. DeKenipp and Ms. Holzweiss presented an additional activity for the students, as each child was escorted to Target on the Educational School Bus to participate in Holiday M a g i c (http://holidaymagicli.org/ ). Thanks to a generous donation by Mr. Charlie Russo and Mrs. Elyse Craft of the Law Firm, Russo, Karl, Widmaier & Cordano, PLLC, students were afforded the opportunity to shop for needy children of a similar age and interest. Each team of students was provided with a teenager’s wish list and a $100 budget. Unintentionally, this turned out to be an interdisciplinary lesson, as students used their

iPhone calculators to compute the best values for their assigned budget. In the end, the BSMS students filled 10 carts totaling a whopping $2,800 in gifts for needy students. The happy but exhausted students returned to the Middle School for a pizza dinner where they could share their thoughts about the afternoon. A special thank you is in order to the Bay Shore Middle School students for a job well done, to TARGET for a great shopping experience, to Mr. Charlie Russo and Ms. Elyse Craft for their generosity, to the ATRIA for allowing us to spend time with their residents and, finally, to Ms. Holzweiss and Mrs. DeKenipp for organizing this memorable experience for the Bay Shore Middle School students.

GUEST READER - Suffolk County Legislator Tom Cilmi recently joined students in Mrs. Aponte’s second grade class at Mary G. Clarkson School, as they learned about holidays and traditions from around the world. Legislator Cilmi read the book Christmas Tree Memories by Aliki and shared his own favorite holiday memories with the children.

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Over 125 families walked the halls of the Islip Animal Shelter and Adopt-a-Pet Center on Saturday, filling the holiday stockings of each dog and cat. Toys, treats, and collars were rapidly emptied into 20 gallon recycling pails to ensure everyone got a chance to place a gift in a stocking. A total of four pails were filled and the stockings are gainfully overflowing. “We want our animals to feel like they’re family here, not prisoners. These are good animals and they deserve a happy holiday season too,” said Deputy TOYS FOR THE KIDS - The Foreign Language Honor Society at Islip High School Supervisor Trish Bergin got into the holiday spirit this December by collecting new, unwrapped toys. The toys Weichbrodt. She and were donated to the Suffolk Department of Social Services, which distributed the toys Town Clerk Olga Murray to needy families throughout Suffolk County. joined the crowds to

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donate a toy and wish everyone “A happy and safe holiday.” Many of those who came also donated food and milk bones, adding another 300 pounds of dog food and 100 pounds of cat food to the over 2000 pounds already collected at the start of December. Volunteers from Shelter Link were also present, raffling off three large holiday pet baskets. $175 dollars was raised in raffle tickets alone. All of the monetary donations raised by Shelter Link will be gifted to the shelter. During all the holiday excitement, shelter employees were busy conducting meet-andgreets with those

interested in adopting. Five dogs and two cats were adopted before the end of the day and five more applications are currently pending. Of those five dogs, long-time resident King Kong, a Mastiff/ Pit Bull mix who weighs well over 100 pounds, found his new home with a family that travelled all the way from Pennsylvania to come and meet him. King Kong had been at the shelter since April and was often overlooked due to his size and appearance. For more information on adopting or donating to the Islip Animal Shelter and Adopt-a-Pet Center, call 631.224.5660 or visit their Facebook page.

Carmel was just a puppy. When Emily and Carmel visit with the Service Honor Society, students are able to see just how amazing, well-trained and helpful Carmel is. Carmel can perform numerous tasks including picking up her leash, keys or a tissue, opening the refrigerator and pressing elevator buttons. Emily and Carmel were recently featured in an article in Newsday. Students were amazed when Emily told them that Carmel can distinguish between the

television remote and the cordless phone. Emily hopes that Carmel can be trained to detect when she is about to have a seizure as other service dogs have been trained to perform this life saving task. Bay Shore is proud of “Team Carmel” and their selfless commitment to improving the lives of this incredible owner and her dedicated dog. “Team Carmel” is always looking for more volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Ms. Denise Kaplar.

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a Senior, was selected as one of “The Starting Six” at the Suffolk County Volleyball Coaches Association (SCVCA) awards, establishing her as one of the very best volleyball players on Long Island! Recently, Karly was named to Newsday's AllLong Island Team as one of the top ten girls on Long Island. Karly's resume now also includes two All-League selections,

All-County, All-County Tournament Team, and twice appearing on the Top 50 Volleyball Players list. “The best part about Karly White,” states Coach Debonis, “is that she is humble, happy and absolutely loves her family and friends. Everyone better look for Karly White in the 2016 O l y m p i c s ! ” Congratulations to Karly, her family and her Coach.

thermal socks for a barefoot homeless man on the streets of Time Square; the act was captured by a New York City tourist and posted online, where it went viral. Supervisor Croci commended DePrimo for his admirable gesture and humble generosity. “Officer DePrimo has reminded us to treat our fellow neighbors with respect and kindness,” said Supervisor Croci. “We must not forget that examples of compassion are rare and should be publicly recognized. The

Town Board and I are proud and honored to have Officer DePrimo in our community, and we look forward to his future accomplishments.” DePrimo, a Holbrook resident, joined the NYPD in 2010 and is assigned to the Sixth Precinct in Manhattan. “A random act of kindness is rare,” Deputy Supervisor Trish Bergin Weichbrodt said. “And we should celebrate it and recognize it when we see one.”

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Between December 6th and December 8th, Bay Shore High School’s Tim Bryant was one of only three students representing the United States at the International Youth Scrabble Tournament in Birmingham, England. In prepara- tion, Tim had been studying six hours

daily for months. Tim placed 7th in the world, an amazing feat for a high school junior. Both he and his mother, Dr. Genny Lambert, credit Ms. Sue Goldstein, a retired Speech teacher from Bay Shore Middle School, with helping Tim develop an interest in and skill for the game.

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Bay Shore High School Senior Karly White recently signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Iona College next fall, having been awarded a full scholarship by Iona as a Junior. Karly is known by her Coach Anastasia Debonis as “a tremendous athlete, a kind and generous person, and a very determined young lady.” As a Junior, Karly was named All-League and, as

Supervisor Tom Croci and the Town Board recognized local resident and NYPD Office Lawrence DePrimo for his random act of kindness and generosity, which captured the world’s attention on November 14th. The Town Board was moved by DePrimo’s random act of kindness and awarded the hometown officer a citation of honor and merit. Of his own accord, DePrimo selflessly purchased a pair of insulated winter boots and

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“Team Carmel” is comprised of a group of Bay Shore High School Service Honor Society students who volunteer their time after school to walk a service dog named Carmel. This Service Honor Society project began in the 2010 and has quickly become a very popular activity at the high school. Carmel the service dog helps to make the life of her owner, Emily, a little easier by performing everyday activities. Emily is disabled and received Carmel when

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Bell Ringing On December 8th, members of East Islip High School’s Interact Club joined forces with the Islip Rotary Club to volunteer as bell ringers for the Salvation Army’s holiday collection outside

of the local Stop & Shop supermarket on Sunrise Highway. Seniors Kylie McCarthy and Matthew Murphy were among the students who participated. “The generous support from the East Islip

Breakfast With Frosty community will make a real difference to families in need in our community,” said teacher Lisa Rapiejko, the Interact Club adviser.

BELL RINGING - East Islip seniors Matthew Murphy and Kylie McCarthy volunteer as bell ringers for the Salvation Army’s holiday collection.

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On Tuesday, December 11th, Connetquot Teachers Association (CTA) President Anthony Felicio, Jr., was invited to attend the annual RC211 Teachers Retirement Luncheon, which was held at the Westlake Inn, Patchogue. RC21 President Joan Perrini welcomed the assembled retirees from the Bay Shore, Bayport/Blue Point, Brentwood, Central Islip, Connetquot, East Islip, Hauppauge, Islip, Sayville and West Islip school

districts. The guest speaker for the luncheon was Lee Cutler, New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) SecretaryTreasurer. Cutler and Perrini addressed topics important to retired, and current, educators, including pending legislation, medical insurance coverage, and future events and seminars. Conferences such as this allow attendees to stay current on important issues, as well as enjoying the social

aspect of ‘catching up’ on the news. Felicio had the opportunity to mingle with the organization executives, share ideas with NYSUT’s Lee Cutler, and spend time with retired Connetquot teachers, and old friends. As the luncheon came to an end, and the raffle prizes were distributed, members offered best wishes for a special holiday, and promises to meet again next year.

This year’s Brook Avenue School PFA Breakfast with Frosty and Holiday Fair was a runaway success with parents, students and faculty alike. Parents were welcomed in and guided by members of the PFA while some faculty, among them Brook Avenue Principal Mrs. Vorwald, rolled up their sleeves with Head Lunch Lady Debbie to serve families restaurant-style. The food was catered by Brook Avenue parent and Milk & Sugar Restaurant owner Gina Jaworowski. Mr. Pasha, a 2nd grade teacher at Brook, suited up as Frosty and, with protection from Santa's reindeer (High School volunteers) dished out jingle bells to gleeful

children who either took pictures with him in Frosty's Corner, hopped to the holiday music, or ate in the festive red and snowflake-clad cafeteria. Still others watched a holiday movie in the Quiet Corner. The breakfast ran concurrently with the two day PFA Holiday Fair, where children purchased small gifts for themselves and their families that ranged from 25 cent holiday ornaments to $8 scarves. Some of the Fair's local vendors and independent consultants came out to support the school at the breakfast, and even made donations to the PFA from the their proceeds. The Brook Avenue PFA would like to send a huge

thank you to the parent volunteers, faculty representatives and faculty, including Ms. Mendoza. Ms. Perino, Mr. Rizzo, Mr. Pasha, Mrs. Gelabert, and Mrs. Vorwald; John Gortakowski, Debbie and Rich; vendors Jenn Kittel of Stella & Dot, Maria Negron of Pride Supplies, Cynthia of DiMare Designs, the Jaworowski Family of Milk & Sugar and Mrs. Fasco. Last, but certainly not least, a hearty thank you to the Bay Shore High School Service Honor Society students for helping out with such a well-received and well-run event, courtesy of adviser Mrs. Kaplar and her Facebook announcement.

Eagle Scout Honoree

Suffolk County Legislator Tom Cilmi attended the Eagle Court of Honor for Aidan Patrick McGovern, who recently graduated from East Islip High School and is now a Freshman at SUNY Albany. Aidan is the third RETIREMENT LUNCHEON - NYSUT Secretary Treasurer Lee Cutler, RC21 in his family to achieve President Joan Perrini, CTA President Tony Felicio, Jr., Connetquot Chapter President this prestigious honor and Peter Leis and RC21 Representative Marilyn Aitken. Photo by: Joseph Maniaci marks the 38th Eagle

Scout of Troop 205 of Great River. Legislator Cilmi said, “The McGovern family is setting a fine example in leadership, in sacrifice, in commitment for all of us. Aidan’s accomplishment is certainly remarkable in its own right as only a very small percentage of Scouts ever reach Eagle,

but the fact that he’s the third of three children to reach the pinnacle of Scouting speaks volumes about Troop 205, its leaders, the parents and most especially Aidan’s parents, Sue and Andy. It was truly an honor to join them for this very special day.”

At the end of November, The Rotary Club of Bay Shore and The Bay Shore Lions Club held their 10th Annual Joint Luncheon. This year’s meeting was held in support of the The Seatuck Foundation, housed at the Scully Mansion. Mr. Enrico Nardone, President of The Seatuck Foundation (TSF), spoke to those in attendance about the TSF's mission and the importance of its On Saturday, November 10th, The Rotary Club of Bay Shore, under the leadership of Co-Chairs Mark Velapoldi (VP) and Tom Kain and President George Dagher, organized a Collection Drive for local residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. With the help of Fr. David Sellery, St. Peter’s By the Sea became a collection center and storage space for donations of clothing, cleaning supplies, blankets, water, diapers and baby formula. In this process, The

Rotary Club of Bay Shore was once again helped by volunteers from the newly established Bay Shore High School INTERACT Club as well as many local residents looking to help those in South Bay Shore and Islip who had lost so much. Then, on Sunday, November 11th, donated items were distributed door to door, based on need, with over 100 families benefitting from the tremendous efforts of all those involved. Special thanks goes out to the six Bay Shore High

environmental work and educational programs. The Rotary Club of Bay Shore donated $500, and the Lions Club $501, to support the environmental efforts that TSF promotes and to help the Foundation with their educational and promotional efforts. Rotary also thanked Seatuck for offering usage/rental of their facility for well below market price, enabling

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School INTERACT Club members who volunteered their time, to Fr. David Sellery from St Peter's By The Sea Episcopal Church and School for generously providing the storage space needed to make the relief effort a success, to the numerous people throughout Bay Shore who played an integral part in the organization and distribution of the relief items received and, lastly, to The Rotary Club of Bay Shore for spearheading this project. CLUBS COLLABORATE - Pictured: President of the Seatuck Foundation Mr. Enrico Nardone, Lions member Mrs. Heather Doherty and Rotary President Mr. George Dagher.

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ART IN THE ALCOVE - In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, Legislator Nowick (center) is joined by Janine Tinsley-Roe (left) and her daughter Charlotte in viewing the sculpture Generation Trees, by Native American artist Tonito Valderrama, at the Legislature’s Art in the Alcove. Ms. Tinsley-Roe is the founder of the not for profit organization Shinnecock-Sewanaka Society, which is based in Bellport. She is a dedicated advocate for Native American Indians on Long Island. that every child has a happy, healthy and magical childhood,” said Mike Braun, the president of Redwood Abstract Inc., a full service title agency. He added: “We would encourage everyone to consider making a donation. Stony Brook Children’s is a treasure for our community. One we will all share.” Mike and his wife, Melissa, have a son Matthew and daughter Kate and reside in Smithtown. Margaret McGovern, MD, PhD, Chair, Department of Pediatrics and Physician-in-Chief, Stony Brook Long Island Children's Hospital, said, “We are very grateful to Redwood Abstract Inc. for their outstanding support

of Stony Brook Children’s. This generous donation will have a great impact on our program in pediatric medicine, which is critical for optimizing the health of our children as well as making the medical advances that will help ensure the future of their healthcare.” Dexter A. Bailey Jr., Vice President for University Advancement said, “Stony Brook Children’s is a vital community resource for children and their families throughout Long Island and beyond. It is only with the consistent support of local businesses and community leaders like Mike Braun that we are able to fulfill our noble mission.”

Understanding Small Loans (NAPSI)—For many, the answer to a financial dilemma can come from asking the right questions. To help, a public interest organization has come up with four quarterly booklets, with worksheets and self-assessment information, for those considering personal loans. The first, “Understanding Personal Loans,” helps potential borrowers find answers to six important questions:

• Is a personal loan for me? • Can I afford a loan? • What happens when I apply? • What happens if I’m late with a payment? • What terms should I understand before taking out a loan? • Which laws protect me? This financial literacy initiative that aims to educate the more than 30 million underbanked households in the U.S.

about short-term, smalldollar loans was launched by the American Financial Services Association Education Foundation. The materials are online a t www.afsaef.org/personallo ans101. Printed versions are available from the American Financial Services Association Education Foundation, 919 Eighteenth Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 200065517; (202) 466-8611.

GETTING WITH THE GUIDELINES - The Stroke Team at Stony Brook University Hospital flanks Barbara Poliwoda, center, Regional Director for the Heart Ball/Heart Ride of the American Hospital Association and American Stroke Association, as she presents the 2012 Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award to David Fiorella and Antonieta Rosenberg. The award recognizes Stony Brook’s ongoing commitment and success in implementing excellent care for stroke patients, according to evidence-based guidelines.

The Need To Develop A Retirement Plan (NAPSI)—Preparing for retirement can be a challenging process—and emerging trends are not helping matters. Fortunately, developing a retirement plan can help. That’s the word from experts who say changes in employee benefits, longer life spans, uncertainty with Social Security and Medicare and the rising cost of health care have made funding retirement more difficult.

With most of the responsibilities for financial aspects of retirement now falling squarely on the shoulders of individuals, the key, according to Insured Retirement Institute President and CEO Cathy Weatherford, is to have a comprehensive plan that addresses both retirement income and expensesincluding health care. National Retirement Planning Week was

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Stony Brook University has received a $100,000 gift from Redwood Abstract Inc. of Smithtown, to support the expansion of Stony Brook Long Island Children’s Hospital, currently, a specialized pediatric care center that offers a full range of medical services to support the physical, emotional, and mental development of infants, children, and teenagers. The gift will be matched by an anonymous donor, providing a total impact of $200,000. “Melissa and I are so pleased to be a part of the fund raising effort for Stony Brook Children’s. Childhood is a time of magic and Stony Brook Children’s will help ensure

created to remind consumers of the importance of having a plan for funding their retirement. For those needing help, a professional financial advisor can assist when creating a road map toward attaining financial security. To learn more, visit www.retireonyourterms.o rg.

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