The Times of Smithtown - April 5, 2018

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Fort salonga east • kings park • smithtown • nesconset • st james • head oF the harbor • nissequogue • hauppauge • commack Vol. 31, No. 6

April 5, 2018

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Hometown hero’s farewell SARA-MEGAN WALSH

Thousands attend Commack firefighter Christopher Raguso funeral; locals’ generous donations make it happen — A3 & A8 SPACE RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBER ADDRESS

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Fundraiser to help Kings Park child battling rare disease A5

Perfect Harmony: The Musical Life and Art of William Sidney Mount at The LIM

5k memorial run set to honor four Smithtown women A7

Also: Spring Coloring Contest winners, Art Exhibits on the North Shore, Photo of the Week

Photos: St. James children scramble at egg hunt A10

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Smithtown children are being asked to get their hands dirty to benefit the town this month. The Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau will be celebrating Global Youth Service Day April 21 with a cleanup at Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve in Commack. Established in 1988, Global Youth Service Day celebrates and mobilizes millions of young people by asking them to help improve their local communities. All middle school and high school students are invited to help with the spring gardening and prep work of the bee pollinator and butterfly gardens, which may include raking, weeding and thatching to help create the proper habitat for various bees and butterfly species.

In addition, volunteers are being sought to help clean up the pastures and stalls for Hoyt Farm’s residential animals. Many of the animals have been rescued over the years and Hoyt’s sanctuary provides them with a second-chance home. Students can register online by visiting Smithtown Youth Bureau’s website at www.smithtownny.gov/youthbureau. The April 21 event will run from 10 a.m. to noon. A rain date has been set for April 28. Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve is located at 200 New Highway in Commack. For more information, contact the town’s youth bureau at 631-360-7595 or email youthb@tosgov.com. — SARA-MEGAN WALSH

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Left, thousands watched Christopher Raguso’s funeral on jumbotron outside St. Joseph’s Church in Kings Park; above, Raguso’s remains are brought to the church via firetruck.

Thousands say farewell to Commack hero Christopher Raguso BY SARA-MEGAN WALSH SARA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Thousands of mourners, firefighters, family and friends lined the streets of Kings Park Saturday morning to say their farewells and pay final respects to U.S. airman Master Sgt. Christopher Raguso, also a New York City and Commack firefighter. “A hero is a person who is admired for their courage, for their outstanding achievements, for their noble qualities,” said Daniel

Nigro, commissioner of the Fire Department of the City of New York. “Lieutenant Christopher Raguso was a hero in every sense of the word, and the way he lived his life.” Firefighters standing up to five- and sixmen deep lined Raguso’s funeral processional route from Clayton’s Funeral Home to St. Joseph’s R.C. Church in Kings Park. The church and parish hall were both filled to capacity as the funeral service for Raguso got underway March 31. Thousands more stood outside watching a jumbotron simulcast of the

service from the streets and nearby houses. Raguso was one of seven members of New York’s 106th rescue unit killed in the line-ofduty March 15 when a H-60 Pave Hawk helicopter crashed while carrying out a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, an American-led mission to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. The DOD said the cause of the crash is under investigation,but did not appear to be the result of enemy activity. “When men like Chris pass, we are forced

to reflect on our own worthiness,” said Lt. Christopher Gorzynski of the FDNY. “Deep down, we know we will never measure up to the bar that he has set. Chris just gave us so much more than we gave him.” Raguso had served military deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan, East Africa and more recently, two answered domestic calls to action to help victims of hurricanes Harvey and Maria. In January 2018, he started another tour in Iraq.

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Jana Deitch, MD, FACS Medical Director, Breast Health Services St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center The American Cancer Society estimates 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women this year alone. The expert clinicians at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center urge you to take the time to understand early screening and options. St. Catherine of Siena offers comprehensive Breast Health Services, with a focus on early detection and patient education, advanced diagnostic and breast-conservation techniques, offering minimally invasive surgeries, in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

I have no family What are signs history of breast cancer, of breast cancer? when should I start breast cancer screening? A. Most breast cancers do

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A. No. Some people like to believe that breast cancer is caused by the radiation emitted from a mammogram. However, the amount of radiation that a person is exposed to during a routine mammogram is insignificant compared to the amount of radiation they are exposed to in the natural environment. Mammograms have minimal risk, and the benefits are so much greater.

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I have family history of breast cancer, what should I do? A. See a breast specialist. They will determine your specific lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. Based on those results, high risk screening MRI’s may be recommended, along with your annual mammography. The age to begin screening also varies, associated with other factors like the age of your relative’s diagnosis. A breast specialist may also recommend genetic counseling and testing.

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not have any signs. That is why it is so important to have your annual screening mammogram, which detects breast cancer in its earliest stage. Some breast cancers present as a palpable mass. A rare form of breast cancer can present as redness and swelling of your breast and mimics an infection. However, the majority of breast cancers do not have any signs or symptoms.

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Kings Park rallies to aid child with rare cancer The Kings Park community is pulling together to host a fundraiser to support one of their own who was diagnosed with cancer in December. R.J.O. Intermediate school student Frank Loeffler III, 11, is fighting a battle with embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer that most commonly occurs in children. It only accounts for 3 percent of pediatric cancers, with about 350 new cases diagnosed each year in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Frank Loeffler Jr., young Frank’s father, remembers the exhausting and heartbreaking lead up to learning that his son had cancer. “It was just an ear infection, a virus we were thinking.” Loeffler said. “It was a shocker.” His son had a pain in his ear, but it quickly became a numbness that went all the way down to his chin. “We were blindsided, that’s the best word,” said Nicole Schweitzer, Frank’s cousin and the fundraiser’s organizer. “You don’t think an ear infection is going to turn into that.” The middle schooler is currently undergoing a six-week treatment at ProCure Proton Therapy Center in Somerset, New Jersey, where he is in the process of receiving proton radiation therapy and chemotherapy. “He’s hanging in there. He’s strong and brave, the kid’s my hero,” his father said. The Loeffler family, friends and community members were quick to help lend their support. Chris Stillwell, Frank’s pack leader for Boy Scout Troop 539, helped to organize weekly meals for family members who spent so much time on the road visiting hospitals. “The boys felt his absence right away, but the outpouring from the pack was overwhelming,” Stillwell said. “The boys, the moms and the dads wanted to do something, so [they] set up a food train and delivered food to them once a week.” Frank has continued to participate in the Boy Scout troop’s activities, even placing in the top four out of 50 contestants in the Pinewood Derby last month. Loeffler said his son is doing well so far, and that the radiation has reduced the tumor by nearly half. “He’s strong,” he said. The Loeffler family hopes to raise $50,000 through donations. The money will go toward paying for Frank’s medical treatments and a portion of the money will also go toward Ronald McDonald House Charities and The Pediatric Cancer Foundation. “When a child has cancer, the first thing people want to do is help, they want to help right away. ‘How can we get involved, can we do this or we do that,’ it blew up really quickly,” Schweitzer said. “Everybody knows my family so we’ve had a tremendous amount of support so far, and I’m mind-blown as to how many people have committed to coming to the fundraiser.” Schweitzer said they have been advertising for about a month and more than 200 people have committed to come to the fundraiser so far. They also contacted Joe Mango, the president of Kings Park nonprofit organization Angels Without Faces whose mission is to provide financial assistance to families and individuals going through hardship, to help promote the event. He said he expects the event to do well. “This town is just a phenomenal fundraising town,” Mango said. “I’ve seen three fundraisers all go off in the same weekend and they’ve all been successful.” The fundraiser will take place at Shanahan’s Bar and Grill at 515 Old Dock Road in Kings Park on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. There is a $30 cash donation at the door. The family has also set up a page on www.YouCaring.com for people to donate. Those who wish to donate can search “Frank Loeffler” on YouCaring or go to www.angelswithoutfaces.com.

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‘We were blindsided, that’s the best word. You don’t think an ear infection is going to turn into that.’ — Nicole Schweitzer

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Ebo Hill owner promises mansion will rise again BY SARA-MEGAN WALSH SARA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

Fake cash used in St. James Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and 4th Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man who used counterfeit bills at a St. James store. A man allegedly used seven counterfeit $100 bills at Crazy Crepe, located on East Main Street, March 18 at approximately 9:30 p.m. The suspect paid for merchandise with eleven $100 bills, and only the first four bills were real. The other seven were fake bills labeled, “For Motion Picture Use Only,” in bold print. The man is described as Hispanic,

approximately 20 years old, with black hair and full beard, weighing approximately 300 pounds, and wearing glasses. A cash reward of up to $5,000 is offered by Crime Stoppers for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about this incident can contact Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 800-220-TIPS (8477) or texting SCPD and the message to CRIMES (274637). All communication will be kept confidential. — SARA-MEGAN WALSH

Commack vacuum thief sought Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and 4th Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly stole merchandise from a Commack store in February. A man allegedly stole a Shark vacuum cleaner valued at $349 from Kohl’s, located on Crooked Hill Road, Feb. 24 at approximately 3:50 p.m. The man, who had a shaved head and a full beard, fled with two other men in a gray Toyota Camry. Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about this incident can contact Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 800-220-TIPS (8477) or texting SCPD and the message to

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Police said the above-pictured man is wanted for allegedly stealing from Kohl’s. CRIMES (274637). All communication will be kept confidential. — SARA-MEGAN WALSH

Cops seek a charged robber Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and 4th Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man who allegedly stole merchandise from a store in Commack in February. A man allegedly stole a Milwaukee 18 volt battery from Home Depot, located on Crooked Hill Road, Feb. 11 at approximately 1 p.m. The merchandise has a value of approximately $130. The suspect is described as black, wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt that says “North American” on the back, gray knit hat and blue jeans. Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about this incident can contact Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 800-220-TIPS (8477) or texting SCPD and the message to CRIMES (274637). All communication will be kept confidential. — SARA-MEGAN WALSH

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The owner of a historic Smithtown property destroyed by a fire last week is wasting no time in brushing himself off, picking up the pieces and promising the Ebo Hill mansion will rise again. Richard Albano, owner of Richie’s Pizza of Commack and Deer Park, has publicly promised Smithtown residents that he plans to rebuild the historic building that was burned to its studs March 26. The new owner of the three-story house, once owned by descendants of the town founder Richard Smyth, said he had been burning scraps to provide heat as he and his crew worked on renovations. The last piece of wood was put into the fireplace at approximately 3 p.m., according to Albano, adding only embers remained when he left for the day at around 5:15 p.m. “If I had a penny for everyone who asked me why I lit the fireplace,” Albano said. Albano said a worker was in the rear of the building when he heard a popping noise and found the fireplace mantle was on fire. The worker grabbed a fire extinguisher and used it to douse the flames, according to Albano. The worker then heard a crackling noise coming from upstairs and discovered the second story of the building was engulfed in the blaze. Smithtown Fire Department received a call at 7:56 p.m. March 26 reporting a structure fire on Edgewood Avenue in Smithtown, according to Jeff Bressler, a spokesman for the fire department. Albano said the call was made by a neighbor, who immediately called him. “When I pulled out of my driveway, I saw the whole sky was lit up from the flames,” he said. “I’ve never seen anything catch fire so quickly and spread so quickly. It’s not even imaginable.” Hundreds of firefighters from Smithtown, Commack, Hauppauge, Nesconset, Nissequogue and St. James responded to the scene but were unable to enter the building. Albano said he later learned there was a crack in the chimney on the second floor that when heated, expanded, allowing an ember or spark to slip through, which is what he believes lit the wood floor. “There’s got to be a reason why,” the owner said. “The only thing I can think of is this would have happened after the house

was complete. My family wasn’t in there. The house wasn’t completely redone. It could have been a lot worse.” The cause of the fire is still under investigation by Suffolk County’s arson squad and Town of Smithtown fire marshals, but no findings were available as of press time. A full investigation may take up to a month to complete. Albano said he received more than 2,000 messages on the Facebook page he set up to keep residents up to date with the renovations to the historic home, offering both help and encouragement to rebuild. Several GoFundMe campaigns were started by neighbors, according to Albano, but he’s requested they be discontinued and refunds given. “The wound is still too open,” he said. “It’s too soon.” Albano said he didn’t have any homeowner’s insurance to cover the damage because he wasn’t able to live in the house yet. He did take out a builder’s risk policy, which he hopes will provide some funds to rebuild. “It will probably be a few months before I know, but I hope to be back in the construction phase in six weeks,” he said. The owner obtained 1908 floor plans of the house from Smithtown Public Library and consulted with several architects to prepare plans. He hopes to choose an architect to work with within a week, submit building plans to the town and get his building permits. He’s already met with Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim (R) and other town officials to discuss his plans. “He’s looking at a tax assessment increase — he’s looking at a loss, not a gain,” said town spokeswoman Nicole Garguilo. “We didn’t think after meeting with him that his intentions to rebuild were anything other than genuine.” While he may have a long road ahead of him, Albano said he’s upset over the numerous artifacts destroyed by the blaze. “The room that caught fire was filled with things I would have loved to have, stupid things like a pogo stick from 1969,” he said. A few items that he managed to save because they were in storage include a turn-ofthe-century needlepoint of a Christian hymnal verse and the original weather vane. “I fell in love with the mansion,” Albano said. “I have a lot of passion in me and I connected with the house dearly. It will rise again.”

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The remains of Ebo Hill mansion in Smithtown after the March 26 fire

Police said the above-pictured man is wanted for allegedly paying for food with counterfeit money.

Police said the above-pictured man is wanted for allegedly stealing a battery.

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Smithtown area friends Lauren Baruch, Stephanie Belli, Amy Grabina and Brittney Schulman died in a limousine crash, July 18, 2015.

5K run to honor lives of four Smithtown women Running 4 Our Angels scheduled for April 8, town officials to rename road outside Smithtown High School West BY SARA-MEGAN WALSH SARA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Nearly three years after a tragic limousine crash killed four Smithtown women, their families are coming together to host a memorial 5K run in their honor. The first Running 4 Our Angels 5K run/ walk is scheduled to be held Sunday April 8 at 9 a.m. outside Smithtown High School West to remember the lives of Lauren Baruch, Stephanie Belli, Amy Grabina and Brittney Schulman. “I wanted to do something for all four of the girls, I felt compelled to do something,” said Felicia Baruch, Lauren’s mother. On July 18, 2015, the four young women were part of a group that rented a limousine for a bachelorette party to go wine tasting at North Fork vineyards. The outing took a tragic

turn when Steven Romeo, 57, of Peconic, was driving his red pickup truck and collided with the limousine as it attempted to make a Uturn near the intersection of Depot Lane and County Route 48 in Cutchogue. Baruch and Schulman, of Smithtown, as well as Belli, of Kings Park, and Grabina, of Commack, died in the crash that also injured six others. The limo driver, Carlos Pino, 60, of Old Bethpage, was arrested and arraigned on four charges of criminally negligent homicide, four counts of assault, failure to yield the right of way, reckless driving and other traffic violations. The charges were dismissed against Pino in October 2017, but the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office has a pending appeal to reinstate the charges against Pino. Romeo pled guilty to driving while impaired, a traffic infraction, and received a 90-day license suspension in April 2017.

In the years following the tragedy, each of the women’s families have created nonprofit organizations or scholarship funds to honor their daughters’ memories: The Lawzie Marigold Foundation, founded in honor of Lauren Baruch; the Stephanie Belli Whisperette Scholarship; The Amy Rose Grabina Foundation; and a scholarship given out by the Schulman family. The Running 4 Our Angels 5K run/walk will be their first joint fundraiser, according to Baruch. All proceeds will be split equally among the four charitable organizations. “The purpose of the 5K Run/Walk is to increase awareness in our community regarding the safety issues of limousines,” reads the event’s website. “Our top priority is to have more prudent regulations on the internal and external structure of limousines, as well as mandated comprehensive training programs.

Currently, there are no formal training programs for limousine drivers.” Online registration for the event costs $30 through April 7 at 11:59 p.m. through the website www.runsignup.com/Race/NY/ Smithtown/LawzieMarigold5K. The run is certified and sanctioned by USA Track & Field with mile markers and water stations. Bib pickup and day-of registrations will be held at Smithtown High School West, located at 100 Central Road, from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three male and female finishers in 16 different age groups. Following the run, Town of Smithtown officials will host an honorary ceremony renaming a road outside High School West, at approximately 11:15 a.m., according to town spokeswoman Nicole Garguilo.

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BY ALEX PETROSKI ALEX@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Disabled veterans received some good news March 28. President Donald Trump (R) signed the Adult Day Health Care Act into law this week, a bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) that will expand access to health care for disabled veterans who need extra assistance and special attention in their daily lives, according to a press release from Zeldin’s office. “This is important legislation that provides a valuable and necessary service to our nation’s veterans,” Zeldin said in a statement. “By expanding access to Adult Day Health Care, we can ensure that all veterans receive the best and most efficient

U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, second from right, during a previous visit to the Long Island State Veterans Home in Stony Brook. outpatient services that provide each veteran with the assistance and special attention they need, while still allowing them to maintain their independence.” The bill defines the program as a reimbursable treatment option through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Previously, the program was only accessible for disabled veterans at three state veterans homes in the country, leaving the expense of health care oftentimes directly shouldered by the veteran and his or her family, according to the press release. One

of the three homes was Long Island State Veterans Home in Stony Brook. The Adult Day Health Care Act provides comprehensive medical and personal care combined with engaging social activities for the physically or cognitively impaired, as well as an array of therapies and counseling. With the passage of the bill, now those who are 70 percent or more disabled as a result of their service are able to access the in-home day care at no cost at any of the 153 state veterans homes in the U.S. “I am grateful to Congressman Zeldin

for having the foresight to introduce this bill on behalf of all severely service-connected veterans who reside in state veterans homes across the country,” Vietnam veteran and patient of the Stony Brook facility Al Anderson said in a statement. “The bottom line is that this legislation will allow me to return home to my family while still having the ability to receive essential services through the Adult Day Health Care program. I can keep my chronic conditions in check and still enjoy the comforts of my own home.” Fred Sganga, director of the Long Island State Veterans Home, also thanked Zeldin for his efforts in advancing the legislation. “This legislation helps to restore a veteran’s freedom to remain an active member of their community even after succumbing to the perils of military service,” he said. “Congressman Zeldin never forgets the sacrifice of brave women and men who donned the uniform to protect the freedoms we all enjoy today.” The Senate version of the bill was sponsored by U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah). “Our nation’s veterans and their dedicated families have sacrificed enough,” Zeldin said. “This bill will give veterans the care they have earned while providing families with the support and relief they need to help their veteran loved ones to lead a fulfilling life, while keeping families together and strong.”

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BY SARA-MEGAN WALSH SARA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

Businesses who donated to Master Sgt. Christopher Raguso’s funeral Kings Park Fire Department has provided this list of area businesses and organizations who donated or contributed to the funeral services held March 31: Albrecht Viggiano Zureck & Company, P.C. Ancient Order of Hibernians Andersen’s Deli & Catering Andrews Excavating Inc. Bagel King Baldor Boy Scout Troop 410 Ciro’s Italian Restaurants & Catering Cookies & More Costco Duke’s K9 Spa Edelweiss Delicatessen & Caterers Emilio’s Italian Kitchen EMF Gourmet Italian Market The Fresh Market G Weld Fabrication & Welding Inc. Home Depot Key Food Kings Park Chiropractic Kings Park Fire Department Kings Park Hardware Kings Park Moms

Knights of Columbus KP Construction La Scala Ristorante Long Island Cares Liberty Mutual Manhattan Beer Milano Fine Men’s Fashion New Beginnings NY Auto Giant Plycon Transportation Group Pizzaiolo Gourmet Eatery Prime Wine & Liquor Relish 111 Deli Catering Rothco Sangria 71 Sterling National Bank St. Catherine’s of Siena Medical Center St. Johnland Nursing Center Superior Ice Rink Uncle Wallys Bake Shoppe Verizon

Kings Park residents hung out their windows to get a glimpse of Christopher Raguso’s funeral procession.

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actions either for his individual actions or as part of a unit. Continued from page A3 “That’s because Chris didn’t know how not to give 100 percent of himself,” “He had promised everyone this would be Gorzynski said. his last time going to war — how prophetic,” His fellow firefighter recalled him as said his father, John Raguso. a “gentle giant” who was known not only The father recalled his son’s passion and for his heroic acts but loving messages, devotion to serving others in a 12-minute bestowing nicknames and “goofball antics we eulogy he referred to as can only tell now in stories “the most difficult task of and laughter,” according my life.” Raguso said his to Gorzynski. son’s caring nature was “Chris’s legacy is hallevident early in life, when marked by a life of service at age 4 on a family trip to so that others may live,” the Dominican Republic said U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin he took off the shirt and (R-Shirley) in his eulogy. shorts he was wearing to Zeldin, New York City give to a local boy. Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) “We knew early on that and his wife Chirlane Chris was on a flight path McCray, and Suffolk all his own,” his father said. County Executive Steve Raguso joined the ComBellone (D) were among mack Fire Department in the host of federal, state and 2000. He served as captown elected officials who tain of Company 2 before attended the ceremony but stepping up as lieutenant did not publicly speak. of Company 4, located off Raguso’s father asked Kings Park Road. Raguso all firefighters at the was posthumously awarded funeral to make a solemn the rank of honorary fire vow to keep telling the chief based on a unanimous stories of his heroic life to vote of the Commack Fire his surviving wife Carmela Department’s membership and two daughters. March 16. “Know this, Chris will — Rev. Sean Gann ride with you on every “Celebrities show off, heroes show up,” said Rev. alarm and be by your side Sean Gann of St. Joseph’s on every call,” Raguso’s Church. “Chris always father said to the firefighters. “He will smile showed up.” with every life that you save.” Raguso was also a 13-year veteran of At the end of the funeral service, four the FDNY, where he served the majority of Nassau County helicopters performed a his career with Engine 249’s Ladder Com- flyover in honor of Raguso, which was pany 113 in Brooklyn, nicknamed “The Rat followed by a moment of silence. BagpipHouse.” He rose to the rank of lieutenant and ers played “America the Beautiful” as the was stationed with Battalion 50 in Queens at procession headed to Calverton National the time of his death. On six different occa- Cemetery in Calverton to his interment with sions, he was cited for bravery and life-saving full military honors. FACEBOOK

One sign of late Commack resident Christopher Raguso’s lasting impact on his community may be his ability to inspire hundreds of Kings Park residents and businesses to donate. Kings Park residents and area businesses donated supplies to help the Fire Department of the City of New York host funeral services for the U.S. airman and New York City and Commack firefighter March 31. The FDNY reached out to the Kings Park Fire Department while planning for Raguso’s service, according to Kings Park Fire Chief John Gallo, requesting assistance to provide for the anticipated attendance between 3,000 and 15,000 mourners. It sought donations of bottled water, soda, food and paper goods to help feed the volunteer fighters and military personnel who would be attending the ceremony. “As soon as we heard the terrible news, we were there to support them in whatever Commack or the Raguso family needed,” Gallo said. The request hit close to home for Kings Park firefighters. Raguso’s brother-in-law, Andrew DiChiara, is a volunteer with the fire department. Gallo said he immediately reached out to neighboring fire departments in East Northport, Hauppauge, Nesconset, Nissequogue, Northport and St. James for help. As the estimates of those attending Raguso’s funeral increased, the fire chief said he called Tony Tanzi, president of Kings Park Chamber of Commerce, to see if local businesses would be willing to contribute. An email blast sent out to the chamber’s membership quickly went viral. Kings Park Moms group and the nonprofit organization Angels Without Faces reposted the message on their Facebook pages.

“The people in this community took it and ran with it,” Tanzi said. “That’s indicative of Kings Park as a whole. It’s what happens when one of our community is down, our community helps pick them up.” Long before Kings Park firefighters had posted they would be accepting public donations at 7 p.m. March 30, their storage warehouse was already filled with pallets of bottled water. A steady stream of residents pulled up in minivans and SUVs to donate cases of soda, potato chips and Girl Scout cookies saying simply “for Raguso.” Tanzi said about 50 pallets of water and more than 60,000 disposable drinking cups were collected. The sheer volume of supplies began to raise logistical issues of how to best move them to the funeral site. Kings Park Hardware sent over a forklift to help lift and maneuver pallets, according to Tanzi, while Plycon Transportation offered free use of their trucks to drop off the goods around town. The fire department’s Main Street headquarters and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5796 hall on Church Street both opened their doors as rest stops during Raguso’s funeral. The FDNY also set up garbage pails filled with water bottles on ice for mourners along the funeral procession route. “On behalf of the Kings Park Fire Department, I would personally like to extend my appreciation to all the residents of our community for their extremely generous and outstanding show of support,” said John Gallo, chief of the Kings Park Fire Department. “The Raguso family, Commack Fire Department and FDNY are all thankful to all of you who assisted in supporting Chris’ funeral. It is this outpouring of support that makes our community special and Kings Park a beautiful place to live. God bless America and God bless our military.”

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SPORTS JIM FERCHLAND

Clockwise from left, Matt Caddigan battles a Middle Country opponent; Cole Vencak moves the ball into the Mad Dogs’ zone; Christian Lowd carries the ball up the field; and Marc Cottage shoots past a defender.

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BY JIM FERCHLAND In the rainy and windy conditions, junior attacker Marc Cottage and the Smithtown West Bulls dismantled the Middle Country Mad Dogs on their turf. Scoring the first four goals for boys lacrosse team April 3, Cottage sparked the Bulls offense with a team-high eight points in a 15-3 victory at Newfield High School.

He helps keep their season perfect so far at 4-0 and gave Middle Country its third loss of the year (1-3). “It felt good,” Cottage said about his performance. “I thought our offense played great in the first quarter. It was a good team win.” The Bulls got an early first quarter advantage leading 5-1 after a Danny Caddigan goal with 3:15 left. The game was tied at one point after Cottage’s first goal in the first minute. Then, Middle Country’s Tom Stock found the back of the net 43 seconds later to tie at up at 1-1. Not much scoring happened in the second quarter, but it was Kyle Zawadzki who scored all two of Smithtown West’s goal in the 12 minutes. His first goal gave the Bulls a 6-1 lead, assisted by Christian Lowd with 10:46 left. Middle Country’s Jacob Hyman had an unassisted goal 1 minute, 13 seconds later to cut the deficit back to four, but Zawadzki’s shot in final minute hit its mark to make it 7-2 Bulls at the half. There was a combined 28 points scored between 12 different players for Smithtown West. The Bulls had 13 assists on 15 goals. “Everyone was contributing,” Zawadzki said. “It wasn’t just one person, even though Cottage did have seven goals. He was just capitalizing on all the opportunities he had.” The Bulls put the game away in the third quarter, outscoring the Mad Dogs 5-1, giving the Bulls a nine-point advantage at 12-3. Matt Caddigan scored 48 seconds into the quarter and was assisted by John Hoffman, who had four assists on the afternoon. Andrew Arce also had a goal and an assist for the Bulls. Three of Cottage’s seven goals came in the third, with one of

them finding the back of the net in the final four seconds of the quarter. Hoffman, Cole Vencak and Troy Riley all had good, unanswered goals in the fourth for the Bulls to win 15-3. Even though he’s a junior, Cottage sees himself as a captain of the team. “I always have seen myself as a leader,” Cottage said. “I’m pretty sure all the starters feel that way — to teach the younger kids — just to be the best and play well.” Stock found the net twice for the Mad Dogs and going up against Smithtown West, he wanted to do exactly just that. “They’re a pretty good team,” Stock said oft Smithtown West. “They’re ranked pretty high. I was just trying to score some goals.” Smithtown West played with three different goaltenders in Cameron Young, Kyle Walker and Mike Simone. Adam Hyman stayed in the entire game as the only goalkeeper for Middle Country. He had nine saves on the afternoon. He said the team will bounce back from the loss. “We just need to work hard in practice and take this loss as a ‘W,’” Hyman said. “We just have to keep on working hard. This loss motivates the whole team to get better because no one likes to lose.” Middle Country head coach Chris Siragusa said that Smithtown West is the best team they will face all year. Middle Country finished 5-9 in Division I last year, and lost 16 seniors from that squad, now boasting a majority of freshmen and sophomores. “I think it’s just [about gaining] experience for our guys, because of the youth,” Siragusa said. “Stock and [Jacob] Hyman are both sophomores and they’re going to be part of the future. They were part of the team last year when their heads

were spinning. I think it’s just about getting older and maturing.” Smithtown West will look to stay undefeated when it hits the road to face Northport April 5 at 10 a.m. Middle Country wants to retaliate after the loss with an at-home contest against Sachem North on Thursday, at 4 p.m.

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We were among those excited to hear the long-discussed 10-mile bike trail from Mount Sinai to Wading River Rails to Trails project finally seems to be getting off the ground. With work expected to begin in spring 2019, the LIPA-owned property will be put to great community use with countless benefits for both locals and visitors to the area. We have heard complaints from residents whose properties abut the trail, and we’ve also heard of issues at other comparable trails on Long Island. It is incumbent on the organizers of this project — Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai), engineering firm NV5 and the county’s Department of Public Works — to not only hear but also act on resident concerns all along the way. While we understand having a trail suddenly run through your backyard can be a disruptive new addition to a home with the potential to attract strangers, we would argue unused woods can also attract undesirable behaviors. This is not to say that steps shouldn’t be taken to buffer the trail from property lines. We are confident that an amicable compromise can be reached as long as residents’ concerns are truly taken into account. The popular Long Island Greenbelt Trail, which is overseen by the nonprofit Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference, is regularly in need of volunteers to help maintain and clean up the massive trail. To its credit, the group has a tab on its website where hikers can submit reports about issues or problems along the trail. Something like this would be great when the Mount Sinai-to-Wading River project is complete. Building a bike trail for residents and tourists alike to enjoy and utilize is great in theory, but maintaining it and keeping it vibrant is another project entirely. We would even propose the newly created chambers of commerce in each of the hamlets through which the trail runs divide the 10 miles and host quarterly cleanups. We were also glad to hear mile markers will be included on the trail to make it easier for people in need of emergency assistance to let authorities know where on the trail they are located. We’d like to see something similar to what Cold Spring Harbor State Park implemented a few years ago to ensure safety for users of the trail. Suffolk County police officer James Garside helped develop and implement innovative GPS-enabled trail markers there, and since installation in 2017, a man who suffered a heart attack on the trail was saved thanks to the availability of his precise location. We also hope this new trail is like the Setauket-Port Jefferson Greenway Trail in one specific way. “From the 6th Precinct’s standpoint there haven’t been any spikes in burglaries or home invasions on the [Setauket-Port Jefferson Greenway Trail],” Community Oriented Police Enforcement unit Sgt. Walter Langdon said during a discussion about safety on the new trail. “With the right-of-ways, people can already access the rear of these houses. With more people on the trail, there’s more people to call 911. In a way, it’s safer.” Projects for public good are always great by us, but keeping a neighbor-friendly status will require attention and work.

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Zeldin: Get your priorities straight On March 24, my husband and I went to Stony Brook University’s March For Our Lives where SBU students and parents walked with placards joining their brethren in hearts and minds who were marching in Washington, D.C. They, as many other people in cities across the country, were stating their views regarding the anti-gun movement. As I watched, I thought how nice it would be if our local Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) joined and assisted the enthusiastic youngsters in their quest. After all, he is supposed to be caring for his people, not their guns or their right to massacre others with them. There was also a march near Zeldin’s office in Patchogue, a thousand strong. Knowing Zeldin’s history on this issue, I

knew that he would not be marching, not wanting to explain why he is a pawn of the National Rifle Association and has been since 2015. He wasn’t there. For all we know, he might have been in the company of Trump in Mar-a-Lago. The congressman of ours, who is supposed to support and protect his constituents, was supporting the NRA with his silence. Not surprising, after all he accepted more money from the NRA than any other New York congressperson in the 2016 election cycle with Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus). Obviously, money and power are foremost in Zeldin’s mind and heart. He once told the Long Island Advance that he is his “own man and I make decisions based on my own beliefs.” As such, 2018 is the time for Zeldin to be

uprooted from his seat in Congress and from his plans of one day being president which, by his kowtowing to Trump, is probably his strategy. After all, he follows everything his leader decides. Additionally, he goes along with every NRA blueprint. Your time is up Congressman Zeldin, leave your constituents something better than what you foresee as power. Give them what you promised. Not a false sense of power but a true sense of goodness and helpfulness, not a shrewd schemer with a Machiavellian script but a man of political distinction. There is still time to be a true man who saves us from bullets and a false sense of priorities.

Karen Jillian Cohen Stony Brook

Wisdom, election don’t go together In response to the letter titled, “Trump is no fan of appeasement,” in the March 22 edition of The Village Times Herald, I must congratulate George Altemose on his jawdropping, unconditional loyalty to “chump” in the alternate universe that has been created through this administration. Honestly this letter read like political satire, dripping with head-smacking allegiance to a man who is single-handedly dismantling every aspect of our democratic government, as well as our foreign alliances across the globe. Apparently, though, “we are fortunate indeed that the American people had the wisdom to elect a president” ... I must cease my paraphrasing there in order to retain my dignity. Under no circumstances may

wisdom and “the election” of “chump” be relegated to the same occurrence. Without Russian collusion and an inept, outdated, unnecessary electoral system, the true winner would be in the White House today. Unfortunately, though, this election was trifled with and now we have a lunatic who is trying to deflect from the Mueller investigation by claiming that he and “little rocket man” are going to have a little meeting. And “chumpets” like Mr. Altemose believe that this “president” is protecting us from the big, bad world. Should we also commend “chump” for calling his buddy Putin to congratulate him on an election win based on murder and intimidation? Is the fact that our “president” made this call despite

warnings from his legal team and his Republican cronies not cause for concern? The actions of this White House inhabitant are unprecedented — and not in the good way his supporters believe — and are putting us in a very precarious situation that will simmer until it blows. Our only saving grace is that Mr. Mueller is in the final stretch toward liberation from this horrific administration and hopefully the damage will eventually be undone. With November in sight, those who continue to assuage “chump’s” maniacal behavior will be voted out, allowing for a path to resurrection of our democracy and a sense of sanity in Washington, D.C.

Stefanie Werner East Setauket

Encouraging praising, not judging Praising a brave Parkland student is the right thing to do, and I almost thought Elio Zappulla was coming around to reason in his letter, “Praising a brave Parkland student,” in the March 22 edition of The Village Times Herald. Until, that is, he wrote that he wanted us to attentively note that this brave student is of a minority group. What on earth does that have to do with his brave actions? “Sadly, Latinos, along with other groups, are often victims in our country of senseless prejudice,” he wrote.

Which, of course, Elio just had to mention. So clearly, only certain people have the ability to judge — yeah, I like that too, “judge” — from criteria derived “almost exclusively from what the individual has done, or said or written.” And judging by “race, religion, ethnic origin, etc.,” is “alas how un-American.” Sarcasm follows: I’m glad Elio pointed this out to us dumb, ignorant, stupid, un-American idiots. Who do you suppose he is referring to? Can you say basket of deplorables?

I am saddened to see that Elio feels he is better than those of us whom he’s so astutely categorized as the group with senseless prejudice — how ironic. He should stop acting like a 10-year-old kid. His comments are sometimes entertaining, but I’ve stopped being amused by them because I realize that he actually believes them. Just give it a rest.

Howard Ross Founder North Country Patriots Setauket

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OPINION

Standing tall on the volleyball court

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looked around the packed Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia this past weekend. Let’s face it, I and — more importantly — my genes, fell short. It’s not necessarily a character flaw, but it’s not exactly the kind of advantage I’d want to give my children. There I was, cheering on my vertically challenged daughter in a game where height matters. Despite her stature, she has developed a royal passion for volleyball. The perpetual smile By Daniel Dunaief that crosses her face when she steps across the lines makes it all worthwhile, despite the effort, the expense, the endless attempts to get the stink out of her knee pads — and the driving through horrific traffic. She couldn’t be happier than

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when she’s throwing her small body around the floor, trying to get to some giant’s smash that seemed only a moment earlier out of her reach. When you have children, you want them to find their way, to develop outlets that they find rewarding and to contribute to something bigger than they are. Sports, I know, don’t cure disease. And yet, somehow, it’s become part of the American way, with people flying, driving and caravanning from all over the country to play in competitive tournaments where, if they succeed, they can get enough points to make it to nationals. So, there we were, listening to whistle after whistle at this volleyball attention-deficit-disorder factory when it occurred to me how my genes did my daughter no great favors. Many of the fathers towered over me. If I lived in a land where food were placed near the ceiling, I and my offspring would starve. My mother played volleyball when she was younger. She was tallish for her generation. I played volleyball

as well, although not nearly at the competitive level that has taken my daughter to places around the area, including Penn State. While my daughter is involved in numerous activities inside and outside school, it is volleyball that tops the list. When we go on vacation anywhere, the first thing she looks for is a place to play volleyball. As I watched her warm up for the third match of the day, I chatted with some of the parents from Virginia, Texas and Arizona that we met this past weekend. After some pleasantries about the event, the conversation inevitably turned toward the identity of our daughters. I could see the satisfaction they felt at pointing out their children from across the convention center floor. “My daughter is the one ducking her head down to walk under the exit sign over there.” “My daughter? She’s just a hair over 6 feet tall, but she’s still growing. How about you?” I’d smile sheepishly. “My daughter is in the middle of her teammates

over there.” “Where?” they’d ask politely. “She’s No. 9.” They’d squint into the group. Just then, my daughter would laugh her way to the outside of a circle of girls that looked like a group of gnats, diving in and out of the center of a circle of joy. Then again, as I watched her throw herself across the floor, I thought about the match between her personality and the role she plays in this sport. Sure, it’d be easier for her to stand out if she were taller. But, given her need to defy expectations, she’d probably want to be a jockey if she were 6 feet tall. As the weekend came to a close, I asked her if she wished she could play volleyball every day. “Of course,” she said. “Can you imagine having a job one day that made you feel that way?” I asked. “Yeah,” she smiled, trying to imagine a job that fits her interests as well as volleyball.

about 30-45 minutes, but between the prep at the office and the recovery, it’s a two-to-four hour event. The first time I had this test, I wanted to be awake to see the inside of the intestine, which is actually quite beautiful. It looks like a braid, as much more surface area can effectively fit into a small area. Tiny red and blue blood vessels crisscross the sides. Of course in order to see all this clearly, the intestine must first be totally cleaned out, which is probably the less pleasant part of the whole deal. Some fasting is involved, anything red, like a tomato, or a seed or nut that might block the view, is to be avoided, and in the last 12 hours before the test, a liquid laxative that spikes 64 ounces of Gatorade is ingested. I was advised to wear loose and comfortable clothing and to leave cash and jewelry at home. Upon arrival, I was given two of those infamous hospital gowns, one to face front and the other the rear. My clothes were secured in a locker, and after a thorough history was unhurriedly taken, the nurse placed an intravenous (IV) line into my arm.

After my first experience, I chose to be fully sedated this time. I was given the good news, that all was well, when I awoke. As a result of the sedation, however, I could not just get up and drive but needed to be accompanied by a companion. In my case it was my son, who could steer me through the hallway and into the car, then drive me home. Shortly after I arrived back in the kitchen, I realized I was ravenous and began refilling my intestine. There is a mild bit of bloating after the test as a result of the air that is added, but that is not particularly uncomfortable and disappears within hours. I was advised not to drive a car, operate any machinery or power tools (unlikely), drink any alcoholic beverages or make any important decisions until the following day. There are other forms of the colonoscopy that are somewhat less invasive, but my understanding is that this variant is the most thorough and therefore the most desirable. As for the silver lining? I did appear to lose a couple of pounds, at least for now.

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t was five years since I had a colonoscopy, so I made an appointment to repeat the procedure. It was not a date on the calendar I was looking forward to. I understand the importance of this test for me, so I did what I had to do. My dad died of intestinal cancer, as did several of his siblings, so the family warning is clear. Had this test been available at the time he was stricken, and his cancer discovered, I have little doubt that my dad, robust and By Leah S. Dunaief aathletic man, would have otherwise lived a longer life than his 70 years. A 2015 German study published in the European Journal of Cancer confirmed that colonoscopy screening “will lead to substantial reductions in

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the colorectal cancer burden.” So what is a colonoscopy? I write to explain the test in the hopes of encouraging any readers who might be postponing and avoiding that appointment to take care of that little task once they turn 50. It is my understanding that in most cases, health insurance will cover the costs, which in itself is evidence of the importance of the test. And the experience is not so awful. In fact there is, so to speak, a silver lining, but more about that later. Here are the details. A flexible tube, called a colonoscope, with a video camera on the end that is connected to a large screen in the room, is inserted through the rectum and allows the gastroenterologist to examine the inside of the large intestine. The physician then searches for any abnormalities such as polyps, which can turn into cancer, and usually removes them. The scope rides on a cushion of air that is provided, kind of like a maglev train moves along smoothly without touching the ground through magnetic levitation. The actual procedure takes only

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