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March 11, 2021

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Village approves bid for new retaining wall at East Beach BY JULIANNE MOSHER JULIANNE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM As part of the ongoing renovations of Port Jefferson’s East Beach, the village recently completed the bidding process to rebuild of the beach’s retaining wall. During the village’s virtual board of trustees meeting on March 1, Mayor Margot Garant announced the milestone — a project that has essentially been going on since Hurricane Sandy hit Long Island in 2012. “We’re happy to see this project underway,” she said. “Everything’s in order.”

According to Garant, a construction meeting will be held with village administrator Joe Palumbo in the upcoming week, with plans to start the wall’s renovations before beach season starts. Along with East Beach, the retaining wall at Highlands Boulevard will also be included. In a recent newsletter from the village sent to residents, it stated that the project was awarded to Galvin Brothers and Madhue Contracting, both of Great Neck, as a joint venture for a total of $474,830. The expenses for the structural repairs are included in the budget and were part of a bond anticipation note. Garant said this action will be a “springboard” as the village awaits DEC permits to finalize the East Beach project. After the retaining wall, revegetation of the bluff at the beach will be next on the list. The village is currently waiting for confirmation to see if it is eligible for FEMA reimbursement as a result of bluff loss at the site during Tropical Storm Isaias.

Above, the sand dredging component of the East Beach renovations was completed earlier this year; left, a view of the current retaining wall at East Beach that will undergo a makeover thanks to the village’s bid approval. Photos from Margot Garant

The funds could help pay for the bluff’s restoration. Earlier this year, sand dredging at East Beach, near Mount Sinai Harbor, was finalized — a project that took nearly a decade to complete, cost several million dollars and was a collaborative effort

between the village, town, county, state and federal governments. Close to 80,000 cubic yards of sand was brought back to the beach. This retaining wall will continue to help keep the beach looking the way it does now. “It’s retention of our assets,” Garant said. “Plus, protecting our environment is critical.”

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The rates over the last ﬁve decades: 1970s: 8.86% 1980s: 12.7% 1990s: 8.12% 2000s: 6.29% 2010s: 4.09%

Freddie Mac annual mortgage rates for the last ﬁve years: 2016: 3.65% 2017: 3.99% 2018: 4.54% 2019: 3.94% 2020: 3.11%

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MARCH 11, 2021 • THE PORT TIMES RECORD • PAGE A5 Official Approved Notice from U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York

Sexual Abuse and General Claims in The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York Bankruptcy The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York (“Diocese” or “Debtor”) has filed bankruptcy in order to restructure its nonprofit organization. Please read this notice carefully as it may impact your rights against the Diocese and provides information about the case, In re: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.). This notice is a short summary.

Who Should File a Sexual Abuse Claim? Anyone who was sexually abused, on or before October 1, 2020, and believes the Diocese may be responsible for the sexual abuse must file a claim. This includes sexual abuse in connection with any entity or activity associated with the Diocese. Sexual Abuse Claims include, but are not limited to: sexual misconduct, touching, inappropriate contact, or sexual comments about a person or other behaviors that led to abuse, and regardless of whether you thought the behavior was sexual abuse or not.

When Should I File a Sexual Abuse Claim?

Jon Brengel with Brian Orlando inside 1940’s Brewery in Holbrook. Photo by Julianne Mosåher

Radio DJ, LI brewery team up for suicide prevention BY JULIANNE MOSHER JULIANNE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

occurred, you need to file your claim so that it is received by 5 p.m. (Eastern Time) on August 14, 2021. If you do not file a timely Sexual Abuse Claim, you may lose rights against the Diocese and against Diocese Related Entities, including any right to compensation. If you have a sexual abuse claim against any such Diocesan parish, school or affiliated ministry, you may have a claim against the Diocese. Note that only the Diocese is in bankruptcy. If you have a claim against any Diocese Related Entity, you must take separate action to preserve your rights. Your information will be kept private. For more detail, including lists of names of clergy that have been identified in connection with sexual abuse claims, go to https:// dm.epiq11.com/drvc or call 1-888-490-0633. The Sexual Abuse Bar Date of August 14, 2021 is not subject to further extension if the window created by the Child Victims Act is lengthened by the State of New York.

When Should I File a General Bar Date Claim? If you have a non-sexual abuse claim, you will need to file so that it is received by 5 p.m. (Eastern Time) on March 30, 2021. More information for general claims is available at https://dm.epiq11.com/drvc.

ACT NOW Before Time Runs Out: You can download and file a claim at the website or call the toll-free number listed below for help on how to file a claim by mail. 10190

A local radio personality and a brewery owner are combining forces to combat suicide. Brian Orlando, a DJ with Connoisseur Media’s 94.3 The Shark, has made it his mission to bring awareness to depression and to help those who are struggling. Back in 2017, when his hero, and Soundgarden front man, Chris Cornell took his own life, Orlando was devastated. He began writing a song hoping to shine a light on the taboo topic of suicide, and to show that music can heal all wounds. He teamed up with Northport native (and the lead singer of 90s band Wheatus) Brendon B. Brown, Vinnie Dombroski of the band Sponge, Kevin Martin from Candlebox, and One Direction touring drummer Josh Devine to create “Choose Song.” In January 2019, the group, along with dozens of Long Island locals, filmed its music video at 1940’s Brewing Co. in Holbrook, starring Orlando’s friend, and fellow Shark DJ, Ashley Massaro, of Smithtown. Massaro lost her own life to suicide a few weeks before the video was set to release. “We watched it together,” Orlando said. “It was just a couple of weeks before she passed, and I know that she loved the video. She loved being here.” When Massaro passed away, everyone thought it was too soon to release the video online. Eventually, in July 2020, they

decided to post it to YouTube, and share her story with the world. “There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about her,” he said. “I want people to realize that when they do see the video, they’re looking at somebody that fought to the end, even though she had problems, she was trying to help other people. That’s why she was here.” Massaro rose to fame in 2005 after winning WWE’s Diva Search. Two years later, she was a contestant on “Survivor: China.” In 2016, she was one of several former wrestlers who sued the WWE, alleging they sustained head injuries on set that were not properly cared for, causing her severe depression. “When people see the video, they realize anybody from any walk of life can suffer from depression,” Orlando said. “And hopefully that’s an inspiration to reach out on that can and get help so you don’t become a statistic.” The can he mentions is the new beer that 1940’s Brewing Co. crafted this month. Jon Brengel, head brewer and owner, was instrumental in the movement, since the video was first filmed inside his brewery. Brengel, of Huntington, approached Orlando about creating a beer and a logo that he hopes can save lives. “As you try to bring people together with music, we tried to do the same thing with beer,” he said. “I thought it’d be really appropriate to have something to support mental health.” Story continued on A12

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Local families help bring Down syndrome achievement center to Long Island BY JULIANNE MOSHER JULIANNE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM A group of Long Islanders saw a need for a safe space for people with Down syndrome and, despite COVID-19, they made it happen. Founded in 2003, GiGi’s Playhouse is an international network of achievement centers, providing free therapeutic and educational programs for people of all ages. This month, the nonprofit’s 52nd location — and Long Island’s first — will open in Patchogue. But families from across both North and South shores helped bring this safe space to life. Mike Cirigliano, board president and owner of Cirigliano Agency, said that GiGi’s Playhouse Long Island will help fill a void for families of loved ones with Down syndrome. Over the course of several years, the group tried to find the perfect site, scouting locations across Long Island. They eventually settled on 100 Austin St. (in Patchogue), where they took over three of the four units inside the building. Located right off Sunrise Highway, he said the spot is easy for families to get to whether they come from Nassau County or the Hamptons. “There is a true need for this on Long Island,” he said. “This is where people can come — a place where parents who need a place to go with their child can come play, hang out.” But it’s not just a place to chill. Board member

Above: Kids from all over Long Island can soon play at GiGi’s Playhosue in Patchogue; below: Port Jefferson Station’s Angelique Sternberger with her late son, D.J. Photo by Julianne Mosher, photo of D.J. courtesy of Angelique Sternberger

Karyn Degnan said it will offer programs for people with a prenatal diagnosis to those adults with Down syndrome. “Moms and dads can go to this common place to talk and share their stories,” she said. “They can grow with the center.” The new facility offers everything from fine motor skills to speech and socialization programs,

Port Jefferson School District Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration

Port Jefferson Union Free School District will be conducting Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration for September 2021 virtually. The Elementary School Registration Packet can be found under the Central Registration tab, under Our District, on our district webpage. Registration packets can be dropped off during school hours, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., in the Edna Louise Spear Elementary School, located at 500 Scraggy Hill Road in Port Jefferson. The deadline for registration is March 19. Please be aware that the Port Jefferson School District does not provide transportation for Pre-Kindergarten students. This is a half-day program located in the Elementary School. To be eligible for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten, children must be four and five years old, respectively, on or before December 1, 2021 and a resident within the boundaries of the Port Jefferson School District. Please call 631-791-4323 for more information or to request a registration packet for pickup. ©11060

to tutoring, exercise classes and even a kitchen where young adults can learn how to cook. Degnan, a Centereach mom of three, said two of her children have Down syndrome: Sal, who’s 11 and daughter Ryan, who’s 5. “As my kids grow, they have a teen center there — a place where people can go as they grow into their young adulthood life,” she said. “It’s a place where they can feel like they belong.” Cirigliano said that although the fundraising aspect and search for a spot has been years in the making, they officially signed the lease in early February. Over the last month, the group of 50plus volunteers helped turn the office spaces into a vibrant, exciting place. “What’s really cool is I brought my kids with me so they can see the before and after,” Degnan added. “After we were done with the construction, I could feel their positive energy and their love for it. When they were able to witness it being all done, there was this happiness that was beaming from them.” She said her 11-year-old can’t wait to hang out there with his friends. One of those friends is Derek DeProspo, an 8-year-old from Selden who also has Down syndrome. His grandmother, Elizabeth Rahne of Selden, is GiGi’s new program director. “It’s an incredible organization and has incredible mission,” she said. “It’s giving parents and families the support they need to help their children become the best they can be.” Rahne said groups like the ones at GiGi’s Playhouse are important for new parents. “It’s an overwhelming diagnosis,” she said. “You don’t know how much they’re going to progress or what they’ll able to accomplish.”

But Derek runs and plays with the kids inside the center — an inclusive space where kids who are neurotypical, on the autism spectrum or who have Down syndrome can play, dance, create and socialize with no judgment or fear. “I’m so proud of what he’s able to do now,” she said. “I think people need to hear the story that our children do have some difficulties, but they can accomplish so much more than people think. We need to celebrate their uniqueness.” Angelique Sternberger, of Port Jefferson Station, lost her 3-year-old son, D.J., eight years ago. “When D.J. was born, the doctors came to us and told us he had Down syndrome,” she said. “They always focus on the worst things possible, but it’s all about what these children can do.” She joined GiGi’s Playhouse in 2017 in memory of him and is now the board secretary. “It’s helpful to have a place where you can go if you need some assistance,” she said. “I wish I had a GiGi’s Playhouse when D.J. was born.” This April, D.J. would be turning 12 and, looking back, Sternberger thinks he would be thrilled to know what his mom has helped accomplish.“I’m sure he would love it here,” she said. “He was such a social child … he was the mayor of his school, and he would love being able to interact with other kids.” Run solely on donations and fundraisers, GiGi’s Playhouse is 99% volunteer based. The only paid employee is the site manager, who opens and closes every day. Cirigliano said that people who want to donate can do so online at gigisplayhouse. org. He said that they will be highlighting donors on their front door every month to say “thank you” for making this all possible. And the opening comes at a special time for the Down syndrome community: March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day, and the Long Island chapter of GiGi’s Playhouse is officially opening its doors one day before. From 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on March 20, a virtual grand opening will be streamed through Facebook and online. Due to COVID-19, families who want to start using the achievement center’s services must schedule an appointment online. “Children with Down syndrome like to follow their peers,” Sternberger said. “We want them to be able to socialize. So, come to GiGi’s and we’ll be there with open arms.” GiGi’s Playhouse will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays. To view the hours of operation, visit gigisplayhouse.org/longisland.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF TAX SALE VILLAGE OF BELLE TERRE NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York and a motion of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Belle Terre, NY, adopted on the 16th day of February 2021, a public auction will be held in the Village Clerk’s office located at 1 Cliff Road, Belle Terre, NY on the 15th day of March, 2021 at 11 o’clock in the forenoon to sell so much of each of the following parcels of real property upon which taxes are unpaid in order to discharge the taxes, interest and charges which may be due on the Real Estate hereinafter described and situated in the Village of Belle Terre at the time of said sale. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT each purchaser at such sale shall pay the amount of his bid within ten days after the sale, to the Village Clerk-Treasurer who shall give to such purchaser a certificate in writing describing the real estate purchased and the sum paid thereof.

To Place A Legal Notice Email: legals@tbrnewsmedia.com April 2021 at 7:00 p.m. (prevailing time) at the Village Hall, 121 West Broadway, in said Village on the Tentative Budget. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the Tentative Budget will be available after March 29, 2021 at the office of the Village Clerk, where it may be inspected by any interested person during office hours. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the maximum compensation proposed to be paid to each member of the Board of Trustees from all sources shall be the sum of $19,500 for the Mayor and the sum of $7,000.00 annual for each Trustee. Written and oral comments on the entire budget will be accepted at this time. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF PORT JEFFERSON. Dated: March 11, Barbara Sakovich Village Clerk

PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK, Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 619413/2016. TERRY R WOODARD, Esq. - Referee. Ro b e r t s o n , Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 1101 3/11 4x ptr

2021 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

February, 2021, bearing Index Number 618425/2020, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 310 Center Drive, Riverhead, New York grants me the right to assume the name of Benjamin Grant SchotmanLindsay. The city and state of my present address are Port Jefferson, NY the month and year of my birth are December, 2003; the place of my birth is North Hempstead, NY; my present name is Celeste Ellie Lindsay. 1137 3/11 1x ptr

COMSEWOGUE SCHOOL DISTRICT County of Suffolk Town of Brookhaven State of New York REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Board of Education of B r o o k h av e n - C o m s e w o g u e Union Free School District, Port Jefferson Station, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, New York, hereby invites the submission of proposals in a sealed envelope for the following:

1065 3/11 1x ptr NOTICE is hereby further given that any tax liens on property affected by the Federal and or New York Soldier’s and Sailor’s Civil Relief Acts as amended or which may be affected by such acts are sold subject to the provisions of such acts.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., V.

To be sold together with the statement of the amount of taxes, fees and interest thereon.

PETER L. PARRAS, JR.; ET. AL.

Owner Name: Estate of Myron Ledbetter Land & Building $3,205.92 Location: 57 Bell Circle 0201-010.00-01.00-005.000

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 02, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. is the Plaintiff and PETER L. PARRAS, JR; ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the BROOKHAVEN TOWN HALL, 1 INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738, on April 12, 2021 at 2:30PM, premises known as 24 MARLIN ROAD, CENTEREACH, NY 11720: District 0200, Section 444.00, Block 05.00, Lot 014.000:

Dated: February 17, 2021 Joanne Raso, Village Clerk-Treasurer 8440 2/25 3x ptr

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson, on the 5th of

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing via Zoom will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021at 3:30 p.m. by the Village Board of the Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson REGARDING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A BED AND BREAKFAST AT 409 EAST BROADWAY PER VILL AG E CODE SECTION 250-47.

NOTICE OF SALE

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT,

Members of the public may view the public hearing live at w w w. p o r t j e f f . c o m / virtualmeetings and make comment. To submit comments for the Public Record or in relation to the public hearing prior to the meeting, send your comments, with a subject line of Public Hearing 4-19-21, via email to clerk@portjeff.com Barbara Sakovich Village Clerk March 11, 2021 1121 3/11 1x ptr

Notice is hereby given that an order entered by the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, on the 24th day of

in the opinion of the Board of Education, will be in the best interest of the school district. Board of Education B r o o k h av e n - C o m s e w o g u e Union Free School District 290 Norwood Avenue Town of Brookhaven Suffolk County, New York 1174 3/11 1x ptr

Special Education Related Services Nursing Services Proposals will be received until Friday, May 7, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in the District Administration Office at 290 Norwood Avenue, Port Jefferson Station, New York, at which time and place all proposals will be publicly opened, but will not be read aloud. Any interested party may attend. There will be no discussion at the time of the opening of the proposals. The names of the proposing firms shall be available following the proposal opening. Proposal packets may be obtained at the same office by calling the Pupil Personnel Office at (631) 474-8127. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informalities in the proposals, or to reject any or all proposals or to accept any proposals, which

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Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson 88 North Country Rd. Port Jefferson, N.Y. 11777 Ph. (631) 473-4744 Fax (631) 473-2049 www.portjeff.com

NOTICE TO BIDDERS PUBLIC NOTICE Sealed Bids will be received, publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m. in the Town Hall Lobby of the Town of Brookhaven, One Independence Hill, Third Floor, Farmingville, NY 11738, for the following item(s) on the dates indicated: BID #21012 – PRINTING OF NEWSLETTERS, COMMUNITY UPDATES & POSTCARDS MARCH 25, 2021 BID #21013 – PURCHASE OF A USED DEALER CERTIFIED POWERTRAIN PLUS REBUILD FOR A 2007 OR NEWER CATERPILLAR D8T (REBID) MARCH 25, 2021

Physical Therapy Services Occupational Therapy Services

Kathleen C. Koppenhoefer Deputy Commissioner TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN

Specifications for the abovereferenced bids will be available beginning March 11, 2021. Preferred Method A c c e s s w e b s i t e : b r o o k h a v e n N Y. g o v / Purchasing: click on link for Bids. Follow directions to register and download document. Questions must be submitted in writing to the following e-mail: PurchasingGroup@ brookhavenny.gov The Town of Brookhaven reserves the right to reject and declare invalid any or all bids and to waive any i n f o r m a l i t i e s o r irregularities in the proposals received, all in the best interests of the Town. The Town of Brookhaven welcomes and encourages minorities and womenowned businesses and HUD Section 3 businesses to participate in the bidding process. Further information can be obtained by calling (631) 451-6252

Inc. Village of Port Jefferson Zoning Board PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS of Article XI, Section 250-50 of the Code of Village of Port Jefferson, please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson will hold a Public Hearing via ZOOM posted live on Thursday 3/25/21 at 6:30PM. (A pre-hearing work session will begin at 6:00PM) Below is a link to watch a live video of the meeting and public hearing. Public comments may be made through the link during the public hearing portion of the meeting at 6:30PM. Public comment will be permitted during the public hearing portion of the meeting only. Please include your full name when commenting. w w w. p o r t j e f f. c o m / virtualmeetings 1213 Main St. Appeal No. #562-21 SCTM: Sec. 17, Blk.5, Lot 7 Zoning: R-O ResidentialOffice Property Owner: Barbara Grillo Applicant: Andrew Malguarnera c/o Brookhaven Expeditors Contact: Andrew Malguarnera c/o Brookhaven Expeditors Description: Use variance request Applicant requests a Use Variance to maintain an existing office use in the R-O zone where The Inc. Village of Port Jefferson Code section §250-16 allows for one family dwellings as a permitted use and as conditional uses Two Family

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LEGALS LEGALS con’t from pg. 7 Dwellings and Mixed Residential Office uses. All other uses are expressly prohibited. (continued from 2/25/21) -----------------------------------------101 Oakwood Rd. Appeal No. #561-21 SCTM: Sec. 9, Blk.3, Lot 2 Zoning: R-B2 Single Family Residence Property Owner: Theresa & Michael Viviano Applicant: Andrew Malguarnera c/o Brookhaven Expeditors Contact: Andrew Malguarnera c/o Brookhaven Expeditors Description: Area variance request

To Place A Legal Notice Email: legals@tbrnewsmedia.com Residence Property Owner: Lynne Mancini Applicant: Andrew Malguarnera c/o Brookhaven Expeditors Contact: Andrew Malguarnera c/o Brookhaven Expeditors Description: Two area variances requested Applicant requests permission to install an inground swimming pool 10 feet from two side property lines where Village Code section §250-11 (C) (3) (a) requires that all swimming pools be set back a minimum of 20 feet from any property line. Respectfully Submitted, Cindy Suarez, Secretary to the Planning & Zoning Boards 1179 3/11 1x ptr

Applicant requests permission to maintain an existing in ground swimming pool 15.3 feet from the eastern property line where Village Code section §250-11 (C) (3) (a) requires that all swimming pools be set back 20 feet from any property line. ----------------------------------------11 Jefferson Landing Circle Appeal No. #563-21 SCTM: Sec. 14, Blk.5, Lot 52 Zoning: R-B1Single Family

p.m. prevailing time on Thursday March 25, 2021, when they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Barbara Sakovich Village Clerk Inc. Village of Port Jefferson 631-473-4724 x219

The complete BID Package can be obtained from the Village Clerk’s Office from Thursday March 11, 2021 to Friday March 19, 2021 (except Saturday & Sunday), between the hours of 9:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. for a fee of $15.

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Any questions must be emailed to the Village Clerk, Barbara S a k ov i c h , at bsakovich@portjeff.com no later than 4:00 p.m. Wednesday March 17, 2021. All bids must be received promptly by 3:00 p.m. Thursday March 25, 2021 at Village Hall and placed in a sealed envelope clearly labeled Street Lighting & Electrical Services – Bid #117-2021.

INVITATION TO BID VILLAGE OF PORT JEFFERSON Street Lighting & Electrical Services #117-2021

The Inc. Village of Port Jefferson reserves the right to reject any/all submittal proposals or any part of the submitted Bid received.

The Village of Port Jefferson requests proposals for Street Lighting & Electrical Services.

Please contact Village Clerk, Barbara S a k ov i c h , at 631-473-4724 x 219 or bsakovich@portjeff.com or Vi l l a g e A d m i n i s t r a t o r, Joseph Pa l u m b o , at 631-473-4724 x216 jpalumbo@portjeff.com if you have any questions.

Sealed bids will be received by the Village Clerk, Barbara Sakovich, in Village Hall located at 121 West Broadway, Port Jefferson, 11777 on or before 3:00

Invitation to Bidders BOARD OF EDUCATION Comsewogue School District PUBLIC NOTICE: Is hereby given for separate sealed bids for: District-Wide Capital I m p r o ve m e n t s (Bond Projects Phase III) at Boyle Road Elementary School, Clinton Avenue Elementary School, Terryville Road Elementary School, Norwood Avenue Elementary School, J.F.K. Middle School and Comsewogue High School. Bids will be received by the School District, on April 7, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. in the District Administration Offices, 290 Norwood Avenue, Port Jefferson Station, New York, 11776, and at said time and place publicly opened and read aloud. The Contract Documents may be examined at the Office of the Architect, BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers, P.C., 244 East Main Street, Pa t ch o g u e New Yo r k , (631-475-0349); however the Contract Documents may only be obtained thru

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In an 1873 column appearing in the weekly Long Island Leader, the newspaper’s publishers bemoaned that Port Jefferson lacked a suitable public hall for lectures, exhibitions, shows and parties. Lamenting that the village did not have a meeting place to accommodate a sizeable audience, the Leader called upon an investor to build a “creditable” hall in Port Jefferson for assemblies and performances.While waiting for a public-spirited person to construct a large hall in the village, its residents got together at some of Port Jefferson’s smaller venues. Typical of these settings, Lee’s Hall occupied the top floor of John S. Lee’s tin shop on what is now Port Jefferson’s East Broadway. Dances, suppers, cake walks and sociable’s were held in the building. Bayles Hall, located in rooms above the second Bayles Chandlery on today’s East Broadway, was another popular gathering place. During one evening, the audience enjoyed a play based on Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Though horribly cramped, Henry Hallock’s Hall on Main Street featured vocal groups, magicians and outside speakers.

Besides these three halls, other meeting places in Port Jefferson were important to the village’s cultural and social life. Tom Thumb performed at Smith’s Hotel, exhibits were displayed at the local schoolhouse and, in a unique use of the space, concerts were held in John R. Mather’s lumber shed. Port Jefferson’s houses of worship also hosted a variety of events. Swiss bell ringers played at the Baptist Church, minstrels entertained at the Presbyterian Church and temperance lecturers held forth at the Methodist Church. Villagers continued to get along without a large hall until 1888 when construction on a spacious meeting house finally began. Fifteen years had passed since the Leader claimed that the demand for a public hall was “growing rapidly” in Port Jefferson. What could explain the delay? The financial Panic of 1873 and its aftermath brought tight money, sluggish sales and hard times to Port Jefferson, perhaps dampening any enthusiasm for the venture. As the economy improved, there was renewed interest in the project. L. Beecher Homan, publisher of the Port Jefferson Times, grocer D. Oliver Petty, who’s building also housed the Times, and insurance agent Albert T. Norton were among the investors who

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financed the hall’s construction. Their timing could not have been better. During the 1880s, Port Jefferson began transitioning from a shipbuilding center to a vacationland. With the influx of tourists, businessmen could turn a profit in entertaining visitors on top of the money to be made in satisfying the needs of villagers. The New Hall, later named Athena Hall, was located on the west side of Main Street and opened on Thursday evening, Sept. 20, 1888, following a parade. The night’s playbill featured local talent. The public entered the New Hall using a broad staircase leading up to a wide veranda. The frame building, which purportedly could seat 1,000 people, had two levels. The upper floor included the main hall, a U-shaped balcony, the stage, a space for the orchestra, dressing and property rooms and a

committee room. The lower floor contained a coal room and a hot air furnace, pantry, dining room and lower hall. Remodeled extensively throughout its storied history, what was once Athena Hall has been used as a playhouse, graduation site, movie theater, community center, polling place, machine shop, steam laundry, roller skating rink, radio and television sales store, dance hall and cabaret. Known today as Theatre Three, the 133-year-old building is a Port Jefferson treasure. Kenneth Brady has served as the Port Jefferson Village Historian and president of the Port Jefferson Conservancy, as well as on the boards of the Suffolk County Historical Society, Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council and Port Jefferson Historical Society. He is a longtime resident of Port Jefferson.

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PAGE A12 • THE PORT TIMES RECORD • MARCH 11, 2021 Continued from A9 For every sale of the “Never Alone” beer, proceeds will go to suicide prevention. They also added a QR code to the label, which brings customers to the music video’s page, and other information like the National Suicide Hotline. Brengel said the idea to create a beverage for a cause was thought of in December. By February, they brewed a brand-new citrus New England India IPA (flavored after Orlando’s favorite drink, tequila), and created the symbolic design. The light blue label features a concert setting, with hands reaching up (to the

singer or symbolizing reaching out for help). Crinkled paper decorates the background, symbolizing every note written and never sent. In red ink, it reminds anyone looking, “With music, you are never alone.” Blending the duo’s love for music, hanging out with friends and having a good time, along with the reminder that help is available for whoever needs it, the craft beer was born. Brengel said he hopes his beverage will rekindle friendships and bring more people together. “Living in the world we live in now, not having that contact, and not being able to see people as often as you want, I think the song really is a reminder to reach out to that person you haven’t spoken to in a while,”

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PJV to vote on Community Garden pilot program On Monday, March 15 at 3:30 p.m., the Village Board of Trustees and Mayor Margot Garant will vote on a resolution proposed by Trustee Rebecca Kassay to launch a pilot community garden program in Port Jefferson Village. The community garden aims to provide residents, who otherwise do not have gardenready outdoor space, with square footage to grow their own local, organic food. The garden also provides new recreation and learning opportunities for community members of all ages and skill levels. Since the year’s start, Kassay and the 11 hardworking members of the Community Garden Committee have researched and met virtually to assemble the 14-page proposal for this pilot program. The pilot is proposed for currently-vacant village parkland located at the intersection of

Beach Street and Sheldrake Avenue. The plan proposes 16 raised beds, noting that some should be built double-high for residents with different abilities. The committee is currently responding to questions sent by the board after the initial pilot presentation at the village board meeting on March 1, addressing specifics around community programming, initial budget and infrastructure. If the board approves the pilot program at this Monday’s village meeting, the Community Garden Committee expects that gardeners can be signed up and growing their own produce by early this summer. The pilot program will launch with a modest budget, seeking to raise funds and attract material donations for the project. Throughout the year, the committee plans to invite local experts and enthusiasts to host

programs offering gardening how-to’s, cooking lessons, nutrition/ wellness tips, children’s activities and more. If the pilot garden project is successful, the committee expects to expand with more raised beds at the Beach Street site in 2022, and in subsequent years, create a second garden site at the Highlands parkland uptown. A rendering of the potential community garden located on Beach Street in the Village Any residents of Port Jefferson. Photo from Rebecca Kassay interested in updates about this project can Courtesy of Port Jefferson Village Trustee email trustee-kassay@portjeff.com Rebecca Kassay.

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A proud member of the Setauket community, he volunteered at the St. James R.C. Church’s soup kitchen and always had a helping hand available for those who needed him. James will be deeply missed by his children Olivia and Brendan, sister Cecilia, brother-inlaw Dessy, sister-in-law Pamela, as well as his nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Deborah Mulligan. A memorial service will be organized in the spring. Contributions in his memory can be made to the Good Shepherd Hospice or the ASPCA. Arrangements were entrusted to the Bryant Funeral Home of Setauket. Please visit bryantfh. com to sign the online guest book.

mother, faithfully assisting with her medical and other needs. Kevin has now joined his mother just two months after her passing. His commitment and dedication to family and friends never wavered. He will be deeply missed by all. Viewing was held March 1 at Moloney’s Funeral Home Port Jefferson Station. Church services followed at 10:45 a.m. at Infant Jesus Chapel, in Port Jefferson, followed by burial at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

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Scott A. Loddigs, 49, of Port Jefferson, died Jan. 18. He was born March 20, 1971, in Port Jefferson and was the son of Nancy and Brian Loddigs. Scott was a physical education teacher for the Three Village School District, a member of the Empire State Water Polo Club and a life guard. He enjoyed surfing, fishing, and competitive swimming. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Hailey, mother Nancy and sister Casey (Chris) ,along with many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Brian and brother John. Services were held at Bryant Funeral Home Jan. 21. Committal services were held in private. Arrangements were entrusted to the Bryant Funeral Home of Setauket. Please visit www. bryantfh.com to sign the online guest book. Contributions made to St. Jude’s children’s research Hospital stjude.org in his memory would be deeply appreciated.

James Mulligan

James Mulligan, a longtime Strong’s Neck resident, died Jan. 17. James was born in Ireland, to James and Cecilia Mulligan. He graduated from CUNY and St. John’s Law School. At the time of his retirement, he was working as an administrative law judge.

Kevin Patrick Laffey

Kevin Laffey, 60, of Port Jefferson, joined the company of angels on Feb. 24, 2021. He is survived by his three brothers Michael, John, James and sister Eileen. Five nieces and seven nephews. He was the loving son of the late Nora and Michael Laffey. Kevin was a proud IBEW electrician in local #25 for over 20 years where he led the electrical team for some of the largest union projects on Long Island including jails, schools and several power plants. Aside from his numerous professional successes, Kevin was a kind generous man to everyone he knew. Kevin enjoyed loud music, muscle cars, his Harley Davidson, leather jackets, spending time with family and the NY Giants. Kevin was a quiet gentle giant of a man who for the past five years after the passing of his father, selflessly assisted, and protected his

Nancy M. DuCharme

Nancy M. DuCharme, 76, of Mount Sinai, died Jan. 9. She was born Oct. 11, 1944, in Mineola and was the daughter of Mary and William Hewitt. Nancy was a retired auditor for the Internal Revenue Service. She enjoyed going to the ocean where she collected sea glass and sea shells, loved gardening, cooking, baking and spending time with her grandchildren. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Edward, daughter Laura, grandchildren Stephen and Rebecca, sister Linda, brothers Ken and Don, along with many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services were held at St. Louis DeMonfort R.C. Church on Jan. 14. Interment followed at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Bryant Funeral Home of Setauket. Please visit www. bryantfh.com to sign the online guest book. Contributions to the American Cancer Society in her memory would be deeply appreciated.

Ralph Pastorelli

Ralph Pastorelli, 80, of Port Jefferson Station, died Dec. 11, 2020. He was born Oct. 30, 1940, in Port Jefferson Station and was the son of Angelina

and Joseph Pastorelli. Ralph was a retired barber. He enjoyed playing the saxophone and wrestling. Left to cherish his memory are his brother Victor, along with other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Committal services were held in private Arrangements were entrusted to the Bryant Funeral Home of Setauket. Please visit bryantfh.com to sign the online guest book.

Jaclyn and Jon Still

Jaclyn Lee Still, 75, died Dec. 6, 2020, and John C.T. Still, 77, of Port Jefferson, died Jan. 24. She was born Feb. 24, 1945, in Franklin Square and was the daughter of Lillian and John White. He was born Aug. 2, 1943 in Long Beach and was the son of Evalyn and George Still. Jaclyn was a retired office manager for U.S. Rare Coins and was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution. John, aka “Tim,” was a retired music teacher for Port Jefferson High School, a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, member of the V.F.W. Post # 3054 and the Freemasonry. Both Jaclyn and Tim enjoyed spending time with their family and grandchildren Left to cherish their memory are their daughter Lynlee; sons David (Tracy) and Michael (Sanja); grandchildren Connor, Kiera, Sofia, Olivia, Matea and Iva, along with many other family and friends. Services were held in private at Bryant Funeral Home with Interment following at Washington Memorial Park. Arrangements were entrusted to the Bryant Funeral Home of Setauket. Please visit bryantfh.com to sign the online guest book. Contributions made to the Save-a-pet or Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3054 in their memory would be appreciated.

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Editorial Letters to the Editor Lessons learned We need Kornreich for Brookhaven Last week marked milestones that most Long Islanders would prefer to forget. It was March 5, 2020, when the first confirmed case of the coronavirus was reported on the Island in Nassau County, and then a few days after, there was one in Suffolk. A year later, while we can somewhat see the light at the end of the tunnel, we’re not quite there yet. Many people would say we lost a year of normalcy with a good majority of employees working from home, restaurants and other businesses operating at reduced capacity — some even shuttering their doors for good. The biggest loss to COVID-19 was more than 3,000 people in Suffolk County in the last year dying from the virus. This means 3,000 families have lost their loved ones. We’ve come a long way since the novel coronavirus was first discovered in Wuhan, China. Scientists and researchers had to scramble to find ways to protect people from a virus that was unfamiliar to the human body, so much so that it not only could make them incredibly ill but also take their lives. There were shutdowns, social distancing guidelines, the requirement of facial coverings and frequent handwashing to keep us healthy, while pharmaceutical companies were on the fast track creating vaccines that would teach our bodies how to clobber the silent and invisible enemy. But was this year really lost to any extent? We have come out of adversity stronger and wiser. Those of us who are reasonably healthy have learned so much. More than ever, we know not to take our health and loved ones for granted. We have discovered just how resilient we can be, finding alternatives to celebrating special events, having meetings with coworkers, buying groceries and more. Many business owners have come up with innovative ideas so they can keep their doors open. We have also seen disparities during the pandemic, especially when it comes to public health, as Black and brown communities have had more cases than others. These disparities are unacceptable and remind us that we can and must do better by our neighbors. So many of us know someone who has been affected by the coronavirus, whether they had mild or severe symptoms, were hospitalized or died. And as we find ourselves at the one-year mark, even with the vaccines being rolled out, we still must curtail our activities, social distance, wear masks and frequently wash our hands. But as more and more people get vaccinated, the light at the end of the tunnel will continue to get brighter. Our residents will carry on — maybe with masks in hand and keeping their distance, but at the same time applying the lessons they have learned and honoring those who can no longer do so.

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I never thought I would serve in elected office. It’s just not something that was on my mind as a young woman. I was drawn to public policy through social work because I wanted to make a difference for as many people as possible. I learned this from my parents who taught me the honor of public service, and the ability of quiet, consistent leadership to drive change. As an elected official I now look for those qualities when endorsing others running for public office. Jonathan Kornreich has proven himself as a dedicated community

leader, which is why I am supporting him for Brookhaven Town Council in the March 23 special election. During 12 years as a Three Village school district board trustee and more than five years leading the Three Village Civic Association, Jonathan has dedicated himself to serving our community. He’s the kind of hometown leader who never hesitates to pitch in where needed: mentoring students, monitoring a neighborhood park, bringing meals to homebound seniors, connecting businesses with much-needed resources, the list goes on.

Further, he’s thinking about the future, how to preserve our community’s finest qualities, how to be inclusive and encouraging our youth to stay in Suffolk. Above all, Jonathan listens and has a tested ability to bring people together around solutions to our most-pressing challenges and opportunities. So, mark your calendar and join me March 23 in voting for Jonathan Kornreich as our next Brookhaven Town councilmember. Kara Hahn Suffolk County legislator, 5th District Setauket

A star on the horizon in Brookhaven A star is on the horizon. Jonathan Kornreich, the Democratic candidate for Brookhaven Town’s 1st Council District, is leading the way in building a new sense of unity across school districts and hamlets in our community. Being born and raised in Brookhaven, I couldn’t be happier to support Jonathan Kornreich. I have long been involved in the community and find Kornreich’s vision to be thoughtful, considerate and unifying. He takes the time to talk to people, asks the right questions and thinks things through before deciding. However, when he does this, he always places humanity at the core of his thought process. When we first spoke, one of the first things

he asked me was, “Why do some folks feel left out?” He was, of course, talking about people who feel left out of Brookhaven government and withdrawn from the Democratic Party. I spoke to him about the need to reconnect with families in Coram, and the need to listen to more young people and working-class folks in Port Jefferson Station — my hometown. His willingness to listen and actually move in a direction that seeks to make our community more interconnected is what’s missing from typical politicians these days. Kornreich is already leading, in fact. He is speaking to community members on both sides of the aisle, connecting with voters and putting forth a new vision that promotes unity and equitability. His experience as a

board member with the Three Village school district will be a benefit to our local schools, which are working to ensure the public health and safety of our children. Also, at a time when the solvency of our public education system is more important than ever, we need a champion who recognizes the vitality that comes from our local schools and the hard work of our educators. Brookhaven needs new leadership that recognizes the issues facing everyday working people. Kornreich is already making sure the community comes first. And in doing so, he is working to bring all hamlets in our district together so there will be a brighter tomorrow. Michael Iasilli Port Jefferson Station

Black History Month is over, now what?

This was a Black History Month like no other for Long Islanders. Interest was high, connection was easy and content was unmatched in quality, historic relevance and potential to bring lasting change. We learned a lot as our screens lit up with panel discussions, book talks and performances. We learned of enslavement at Sylvester Manor in Shelter Island and Lloyd Manor in Lloyd Harbor, both provisioning plantations for sugar plantations in Barbados. We learned about America’s first published Black poet, the Long Island enslaved man Jupiter Hammon. We learned that Blacks were essential to the Long Island whaling industry because nonblacks refused such treacherous work. We learned about John Shippen Jr., the Black Long Island teenager who became America’s first professional golfer. We saw new connections between past and present. The Black men and women who overcame the obstacles of their day often died poor, alone and unknown. Blacks were consistently denied opportunities to

build generational wealth through land ownership, access to capital, education and commercialization of talent. Hammon was not paid for his poetry; Shippen was buried in an unmarked grave. The effects of this history live with us today, in the form of housing and school segregation, wealth disparities and environmental racism. It also lives in the massive wealth created by enslaved people, whalers, indentured servants and low wage workers — wealth that built much of Long Island. History illuminates these connections and, if acted upon, lights the path for remediation. Now that Black History Month is over, we must ask: What are we going to do with the information laid at our feet? These events are not merely for our edification — they are a call to action. It’s a call to rethink education. How can we call ourselves a “well educated” community with so much history still untold? The historians have been hard at work — it is now up to us to tell the stories, update our curriculum, invite

speakers to classrooms and bring students to places like Sylvester Manor and Lloyd Manor. It’s a call to redefine community. What does real representation look like? Who is missing from the table? Are we supporting Black institutions in our towns? Long Island cemeteries for enslaved people are in need of restoration and repair. Historic buildings are being sold because the upkeep is too expensive. We need to rally around these historic lands and the communities who live on them or were forced to flee them. Most importantly, it’s a call to use our privilege — in whatever form — to empower communities bearing the heaviest burden from this shared history. Whether it be hiring, spending, educating or representing, we can all do our part to remediate the injustices of opportunities denied. Black History Month is not just for Black Americans. In many ways, non-Blacks need it even more. We need to be reminded of the work still left to do. Then, we need to act. Allison Singh East Setauket

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Opinion Self doubt, self loathing and the 2004 Red Sox make my cancel list

would like to cancel some things from my past and my own life. Here are some things I’d put on my cancel list: Self doubt: Movies (remember when we used to go out to movies, pay way too much money for popcorn, candy and enjoy previews for upcoming films that looked better than the one we were about to watch?) often encourage us to overcome self doubt. What if we never had those D. None doubts in the first place? We might of the above become arrogant BY DANIEL DUNAIEF and insufferable, but we also might truly become our own

versions of “The Little Engine that Could.” Wait, that hasn’t been canceled, has it? Well, if it has, I’m going to ignore the latest cultural eraser. Self stuffing: When self doubt crept into our minds, how often did we reach for the kind of comfort food that just didn’t do us any favors? Sure, those cupcakes, cookies and sugar cereal might have tasted good in the moment, but was the momentary satisfaction really worth it? Did the eight vitamins and four minerals do us any good? Let’s cancel that urge and impulse, making it impossible to continue unfortunate patterns. Self loathing: I admit that the self loathing that has crept in at times in my life has helped me get off the couch and do some sit-ups and push-ups, has driven me to be more productive and has put me on more of the “right track,” to borrow from that Little Engine. Still, maybe all that energy would have been more effective if I used it earlier.

The 2004 Red Sox: Yeah, I know you can’t cancel a team or sports history, but that would be one of the first teams I’d erase from my memory. The Yankees were winning 3-0 in the series and no team had ever come back from such a deficit, plus we had the curse of the Bambino. None of that mattered, as the Sawx not only took the next four games, but then went on to win the World Series. Blech! Now I know how all those New Englanders felt about Bucky Dent, which probably stings a lot less. Bucky Dent is like trying to tease your younger brother with something that makes him smile even more broadly than you do. Mirrors: We should cancel mirrors. After all, they keep showing how much older and more exhausted we’re getting. Sometimes, like when we conquer the self stuffing and the self doubt, we see the version of ourselves we’d like to be. Other times, though, the mirror tells us, albeit in a backwards way, that we aren’t who we’d like to be and that we need to climb

back onto that train car to get to our desired destination. Report cards: Students, parents and teachers can’t win. If a teacher gives everyone A’s, the teacher will be popular, but the students probably wouldn’t learn as much as they could or should. The teacher who has more of a bellshaped distribution of grades may reflect the reality of the class as a whole, but he or she may put someone who belongs on the right side of the curve on the left and vice versa. Let’s cancel report cards and let the students prove what they know in some other way. The great thing about this version of cancel culture is that it doesn’t require me to replace it with something that works. Bad parenting: We’ve had moments when we have the right intention, but the wrong result. Let’s cancel those unfortunate parenting errors. If kids can get a do-over on the playground, we should get to cancel one or two of our mistakes.

Vaccinated against COVID-19! Now what can and can’t we do?

he second time around, of course, I knew the routine: where to drive, what paperwork to fill out, how quickly the shot would be administered into my designated vaccine arm, my left, then how I would have to wait in case of an immediate reaction. After the allotted 15 minutes, there being none, I left and drove myself home, picking up a sandwich for supper at the deli along the way. Shortly after I finished eating Between and got up from you and me the table, however, I started to feel a BY LEAH S. DUNAIEF bit lightheaded. By the time I had cleaned everything up, I was decidedly dizzy. I climbed the stairs to the

bedroom, got into pajamas and, book in hand, tucked myself safely into bed. After a couple of hours, when my inoculation site began to hurt, I took two Tylenol and ultimately fell asleep. The next morning, Sunday, the dizziness had stopped and I was wolfishly hungry. Thinking that was a good sign, I hurried out of bed only to realize that my left upper arm seriously ached, and upon inspection, was red, hot and swollen. It remained that way throughout the day and the next, until it finally dawned on me to apply ice to the area. Almost immediately the swelling was reduced. Otherwise, except for a slight and short-lived headache, the kind one might get when coming down with a cold, I had no further difficulties. Now that I have had both vaccines, what does that mean? First, it means that I have to wait 14 days before the full preventive effect of the vaccines take effect. Then, and only then, a curtain will lift and I will be able to walk out into the sunshine. At least, that is how I would like to think of my life changing two weeks from

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now. But not completely, I have learned. Yes, I will be able to socialize in small groups in homes with others who have also been twice inoculated. That means friends around my age. We will not have to wear masks nor remain socially distanced. Hallelujah! I will also be able to meet with my unvaccinated family in single family units at a time — son, daughter-in-law and their children — if they have been living together the whole time and are basically healthy. According to CDC guidelines, this can happen in a home and without requiring masks or our standing six feet apart. The very thought of hugging them makes me dizzy again, this time with pleasure. In public places, however, we should continue with the same precautions of masks, social distancing and frequent hand washing, as well as avoiding poorly ventilated spots. Scientists do not yet understand if we can still carry and inadvertently transmit the virus. Also they don’t know exactly how well or for how long the vaccines protect against the disease. There are, as we know, ongoing

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multiple mutations by the virus, some of them more contagious and more virulent than the originals, and scientists are not sure how well vaccines will protect against those variants. Meanwhile, we who are vaccinated need not get tested or quarantine if we are exposed to the virus, unless of course, we come down with symptoms. We are advised not to gather with unvaccinated people from more than one household and should avoid joining medium or larger groups. Further, we are still advised not to travel long distances and to stay home if possible until more facts are known. This is disappointing, but travel brings exposure to more people and the possible spread of variants. Every time there is more travel, there is a surge of cases, the experts point out. If we go to a gym or restaurant, the risk is lower, but we should still be aware and take the usual precautions, like wearing a mask on the treadmill or while waiting for a meal. So we are returning to normal life but slowly and with great care.

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