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MOUNT SINAI • MILLER PLACE • SOUND BEACH • ROCKY POINT • SHOREHAM • WADING RIVER

Vol. 33, No. 32

March 1, 2018

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Mount Sinai troop member first to become Eagle Scout A3

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Also: Shelter Pet of the Week, Artist of the Month, SBU hosts annual Family Orchestra Concert, Brian Kilmeade visits Setauket

In honor of Black History Month: meet locals who inspire A4

Exec. nominates first female police commissioner A5

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Mount Sinai troop honors first Eagle Scout Within Boy Scout Troop 1776, adults and Scouts alike have always turned to Mount Sinai High School senior James Snider to lead the way. Whether it’s making sure his fellow Scouts have their tents set up and food prepared before monthly camping trips or energizing the troop with a rousing speech in meetings, the 17-year-old, who started as a Cub Scout in first grade, has served as an exemplary take-charge member.

“He’s always been very mature and served as a great teacher,” troop Scoutmaster Greg Muroff said. “His peers naturally gravitate toward him and he has the respect of everybody in the group.” So it makes sense that Snider recently became the first member of Troop 1776, which formed in 2013, to earn the coveted Eagle Scout Award, the highest rank a Scout can receive, which has been achieved by a small percentage of Scouts since 1912, according to the National Eagle Scout Associations. To become Eagle Scout, not only did he have to earn 21 merit badges — Snider collected a total of 33, including a bronze and gold Eagle palm — but also complete a year-long community service project. After the death of two members of Port Jefferson Emergency Medical Services on Crystal Brook Hollow Road in Mount Sinai in 2016, Snider committed himself to creating a memorial garden and sitting area on the department’s property. Between September 2016 and October 2017, when the garden was made official during a dedication ceremony, he installed a stepping stone path, tables, chairs and rose bushes, and built two wooden benches around a small tree on a stretch of empty open space through a donation provided by one of his troop leaders. “It feels really good, and was definitely worth the time,” Snider said of his project’s

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Mount Sinai Troop 1776 member James Snider, on left, became the first of his group to become an Eagle Scout after earning 33 merit badges and building a memorial garden at Port Jefferson Emergency Medical Service, above. impact. “I’m glad I made it to the end of the journey without giving up. I hope to be the example for future troop members.” His mother, Kim Snider, a Suffolk County correction officer, said her son has already done that. “A fire has been ignited by James — he’s definitely motivated others through this,” she said. “He’s probably the most determined human being I can possibly imagine.

He always wants to do what’s right for the community and prides himself in leadership. He’s a very quiet boy, but has the ability to change an atmosphere. That’s just him — he naturally has good in his heart.” Matthew Callen, a Mount Sinai junior and Snider’s scouting peer since fourth grade, said he is among those inspired. “I really think it has impacted everybody

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African-American leaders on race relations and life in Suffolk Politicians, coaches, veterans, police officers, firefighters and volunteers from the community reflect on Black History Month BY KEVIN REDDING KEVIN@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM African-American figures, leaders and movers and shakers across Suffolk County reflected on their lives and accomplishments to commemorate Black History Month. David Lewis, Smithtown volunteer firefighter/retired NYPD officer When David Lewis and his family moved to Smithtown from Hollis, Queens, in 1977, he said they were one of just two black families in the community. He was 7 years old and said he immediately saw the effect their skin color had on residents in his new hometown. Their property was often damaged, there was name calling, and he said his parents received lots of phone calls from neighbors warning not to send their children to the school district. “The N-word was a big part of our David Lewis childhoods, we were told we didn’t belong,” Lewis said. “But I remember my dad saying, ‘You belong here. I don’t care what they say, I’m sending you to school.’” Lewis said his father’s ability to hold his ground lit a fire in him. “In the back of my mind, I remember thinking that I’ve got to prove to everyone in Smithtown that I belong here,” he said. Lewis, who grew up in and around the kitchen as the son of a professional chef, started a chocolate and candy business out of his house as a ninth-grader, encouraged greatly by his high school cooking teacher as well as business instructor, who loaned him $100 to buy a mini-refrigerator. He hired local kids to help out and his budding entrepreneurship made headlines in the newspapers. Around that time, Lewis also began a private mentoring program for struggling kids in the neighborhood, many of whom came from broken or single-parent homes. After graduating from Smithtown High School West, he attended the Culinary Institute of America, became a certified chef and spent a few years working in the industry until he decided to switch gears to pursue a full-time career helping people. Already a volunteer with the Smithtown Fire Department, Lewis joined the New York Police Department, determined to bridge the gap between youth and police. During his 25-year career on the force, Lewis regularly watched over neighborhood youth, encouraging students to do their homework and steering them away from trouble while offering mentorship to youths in Smithtown, Queens and Brooklyn. He received the Commendation Medal from the NYPD in 2000 and eventually retired out of the 104th Precinct. Outside of the police uniform, he has served as an emergency medical technician; a fire prevention instructor in local communities; a fifth-degree black belt instructor, lending his expertise at Suffolk County

PAL Martial Arts; an assistant Scout Master for Cub Scout Pack 340; a volunteer at the Smithtown Guide Dog Foundation; was employed part time as a security official in the Smithtown school district; co-founder of KiDS Need MoRe foundation; and remains an active captain in the fire department. Through it all, Lewis said the accomplishment that’s meant the most to him was when he received an award for Greatest Person of Smithtown in 2012. “That was just tremendous to me,” Lewis said. “I thought back to being 7 years old and being told I didn’t belong in Smithtown. That’s one of the things that’s always motivated me here, and [that honor] proved that I do belong.” Eric Brown, head baseball coach at Suffolk County Community College For 30 years, Eric Brown has been a coach, mentor and friend to more than 1,000 student-athletes at Suffolk County Community College, where the Coram native also served as campus coordinator and warehouse and mailroom supervisor. He retired as head coach of the men’s Eric Brown varsity baseball team in 2017. During his leadership tenure, he guided his teams to seven National Junior College Athletic Association World Series; won 685 games; was named Region XV Coach of the Year in 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2006; led Suffolk to be named a nine-time winner of the NJCAA Region Umpires Association’s annual sportsmanship award; and was elected into the JUCO Hall of Fame in 2014. A petition was even created recently calling for the baseball field at Suffolk County Community College Selden campus to be renamed the Coach Eric Brown Field. But despite being grateful for all the recognition, Brown, a graduate of the college himself, couldn’t help but laugh about how his career played out. Throughout his years as an athlete at Longwood High School, Brown’s true passions were basketball and soccer — he even went to LIU Post on a soccer scholarship — and baseball was very much an afterthought. “Baseball was just something I did because everybody else in the neighborhood played it,” Brown said. He said when he returned to Suffolk, hired as a material control clerk, he was approached by his mentor at the time, who was in charge of the basketball and baseball programs, who brought Brown in as an assistant basketball coach. Through his mentor, Brown learned everything he knew about baseball and soon began coaching the sport himself. Throughout his career, Brown has been acknowledged for his role as a “player’s coach,” and someone who makes sure the athletes on his team are well-taken care of and successful on and off the field. “I really care about these kids,” Brown

said. “The long and short of it is that they’re more important than the program itself. They are the program.” Tracey Edwards and Doc Spencer, Huntington elected officials Former Town of Huntington board member Tracey Edwards, who has served for many years as the Long Island regional director of the NAACP, said while she considers her hometown a great Tracey Edwards place to live, she admitted Huntington, and all of Suffolk County, still has a lot to work on when it comes to race relations. “I would say, as a young person, I had a wonderful experience growing up in the Town of Huntington,” Edwards said. “But as I got older, as I reached adulthood, that’s when bad experiences started to happen. We’re being naive to think there is not still gender, racial and cultural bias where we live, and where everybody else lives.” Edwards has built a career on trying to make a difference on that front. Since elected by the town in 2014, she has strived to be an exemplary community advocate and public servant — and was especially focused on making Huntington a more inclusive place, regardless of age, race, gender or economics. She has worked to expand affordable housing legislation for millennials and firsttime homebuyers; spearheaded the creation of the Huntington Opportunity Resource Center, a program that offers assistance with résumé preparation and job searches, exploration of career options and Doc Spencer access to job training for unemployed and underemployed residents; and led a strong campaign for Huntington supervisor in 2017, a race she lost to now Supervisor Chad Lupinacci (R). “Being a black woman, it was very difficult for her to run for that position as it was portrayed in the results,” her mother, Dolores Thompson, a lifelong civil activist, said in December. “And yet, her experience and background is far better than most, black or white.” Edwards pointed to her parents and the way they raised her as her main source of strength and inspiration. “I was raised to believe and to understand that everyone is equal and to treat everyone with respect,” she said. Just the third African-American elected legislator in Suffolk County history, William “Doc” Spencer (D-Centerport), who is also a beloved physician and ordained minister in his community, agreed with Edwards that the

region has plenty to overcome, but also sees every day how far it’s come. “Long Island has certainly had its struggles with division and difficult race relations but I’m optimistic, just evidenced by the fact that I’ve been chosen to lead by an overwhelmingly white population,” Spencer said. “I don’t believe people look at me as a black man, but, hopefully, as a good doctor, representative and humanitarian. As the only black official in the Town of Huntington, I’m a voice of unity, a voice of harmony and I believe it’s incredibly important that we have acceptance.” Spencer himself grew up in West Virginia in an area still heavily segregated. “Most blacks lived on one side of town with substantial divides throughout the area,” he said, reflecting on his upbringing. “I would be stopped by police if I was driving in a particular section. I’ve been chased and called names. I experienced all of that in the 1970s and ’80s. We have made great strides.” Michael Jordan, president of the Visually Impaired Persons of Suffolk In 2014, Southampton native Michael Jordan’s life became permanently dark. The U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former Southampton Golf Club employee began losing his eyesight a few years prior in 2011, so when he went completely blind, he was ready for it, determined to stay active, independent and productive. That same year, he joined the Visually Impaired Persons of Suffolk, a social group designed to empower and self-advocate the blind community with ties to Deer Park and Port Jefferson. As Michael Jordan a member, he noticed that the extent of the “social” aspect of the group was sitting together for a cup of coffee and a donut. “I said, ‘We’ve got to start being active here,’ if you want to sit around and drink coffee, I can do that home,” Jordan said. He took the reins as an orchestrator of outings and activities, from fishing and park trips to dinner functions, bowling nights and fundraisers. Members donated funds to five underprivileged families last year. Jordan, who pays for a majority of the event’s raffles himself, quickly rose to a vice president position and, in 2017, he was elected president of the group. “All I want to offer is giving, love and joy,” Jordan said. “I like to help people for a day to help them forget about their problems, and that way, they can see someone in an unfortunate situation spreading joy in life.” Jordan said it’s important to him that his colleagues in the group recognize their importance in life, despite their disabilities. “I want to show people of Suffolk County that we are people,” he said. “When you look at us, you should just see a resident. You don’t see that I’m blind, you don’t see that I’m in a wheelchair, you don’t see that I’ve got hearing aids, don’t see that I’m in a walker, or what have you.”

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Bellone nominates local FBI head for police commish Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) is looking to continue the year of firsts for law enforcement. Bellone announced 21-year FBI veteran Geraldine Hart as his nominee to be the next police commissioner in Suffolk at a press conference Feb. 22. If confirmed by the Legislature, Hart would be the first female police commissioner in Suffolk’s history. “I am honored for the opportunity to serve the residents of Suffolk County and privileged to serve with the brave, hardworking men and women of the Suffolk County Police Department,” she said. “I am extremely optimistic about the future of the Suffolk County Police Department and what we can accomplish together.” Hart was most recently the senior supervisory resident agent in charge of the FBI’s Long Island office, a position she held for four years. Hart received a Bachelor of Arts from St. Francis College in Brooklyn and Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law in Queens. “Geraldine possesses the integrity, competence and excellence that we are looking for in someone to lead the Suffolk County Police Department,” Bellone said. He added that Hart’s gender did not play a role in her selection amongst a field of about 30 candidates, calling her the best candidate

for the job, though he realized the significance of the nomination. He joked that his two young daughters usually aren’t interested in the things he does at work, but this registered for them. “They had big smiles on their faces,” he said, adding his 8-year-old daughter got the chance to congratulate Hart over the phone. “It was a really great moment.” Hart called it an exciting time, but downplayed the historical significance as well, instead shifting focus to the task at hand. “I’ve just kind of been doing this the way I’ve been doing it for my entire career … just trying to be genuine and trying to be myself, so I bring those leadership skills to the table, and regardless of gender, that seems to have worked, so I’m going to continue to be that person and be that leader,” Hart said. Hart began her career as an FBI special agent focused on transnational organized crime, where she helped lead and execute complex investigations and enforcement actions to dismantle violent organized crime enterprises, such as the Lucchese crime family. In 1999, Hart was assigned to the Lucchese organized crime squad, working on an investigation that led to the conviction of fugitive Frank Federico, who was responsible for the murders of garbage haulers and informants Robert M. Kubecka, of Greenlawn, and Donald Barstow, of Stony Brook. That same year, Hart was awarded the Office of Inspector General’s Integrity Award.

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Editorial comment Page A22 Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone nominates Geraldine Hart for police commissioner. As an FBI case agent, Hart, in 2005, worked closely with the SCPD to investigate two former NYPD detectives who secretly worked as Mafia associates on behalf of the Lucchese crime family. The investigation led to the indictments of Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa, who were ultimately convicted of committing murder and disclosing sensitive law enforcement information to mob bosses. The investigation also led to the discovery of a body in Brooklyn in connection with their criminal actions. For her performance on the case, Hart received the United States Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement, the highest award given out in the FBI. In 2012, Hart was promoted to supervisory special agent to lead a task force comprised of FBI special agents and NYPD detectives

investigating the Genovese, Colombo and Bonanno crime families. In January 2014, these investigations resulted in the takedown of five organized crime members for murder, one tied to the 1978 Lufthansa heist at John F. Kennedy Airport, along with a body that was identified and dug up dating to the 1970s. Hart joins recently inaugurated Suffolk Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. (D), in a year of firsts for the county, as he became Long Island’s first African-American elected official in a nonjudicial countywide position earlier this year. Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai) said in a phone interview she was happy to hear of Hart’s nomination because of her integrity and experience, and also noted the significance of a woman holding the position for the first time.

Local legislators listen to Long Island concerns about offshore drilling Long Islanders filled the auditorium of the William H. Rogers Building in Hauppauge Feb. 14 to let the federal government know that the Atlantic Ocean is not the place for offshore drilling. In a public hearing, state legislators, including Assemblyman Steve Englebright (D-Setauket), listened to more than five hours of testimony provided by 50 local elected officials, scientists and environmentalists. The hearing followed the Jan. 4 announcement made by the U.S. Department of the Interior proposing plans for expansion of natural gas and oil drilling along coastal waters. The plan includes the potential lease of acreage in federal offshore areas. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior, said developing on the Outer Continental Shelf would provide billions of dollars to fund the conservation of coastlines, public lands and parks. He said not all areas are appropriate for drilling, and laid out the plan for hearings in the areas that may be affected. “The important thing is we strike the right balance to protect our coasts and people while still powering America and achieving American energy dominance,” Zinke said. While the federal government chose to hold a public hearing in Albany Feb. 15, Englebright said the location, as opposed to coastal areas in the state, was not the right spot. He also said many who live by and are worried about local waters may not have been able to travel to the federal hearing.

“The Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf is not an appropriate area for offshore drilling, period,” Englebright said in the beginning of the Long Island hearing. “There are many reasons for that. The risks associated with drilling, including oil spills, far outweigh any potential benefits. Especially since the state is currently working to advance renewable energy projects on our continental shelf area rather than climate change inducing, fossil fuel-oriented projects such as the drilling.” Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (R), who wrote two letters to Zinke, one opposing drilling in the Atlantic and Arctic oceans and another one requesting a hearing on Long Island, read from one of his letters. “Brookhaven has the largest coastline of any town on Long Island with three distinct coastal waters: ocean, bay and sound,” he said. “As supervisor, I do not support drilling in waters off our coastline.” Romaine said he supported forms of renewable energy, such as wind, solar and geothermal, because an oil spill anywhere along the Atlantic coast could decimate large portions of the town’s coastline and negatively affect the coastal economy. “The Long Island coastline supports nearly 350,000 jobs and generates millions of dollars through tourism, fishing and other industries,” Romaine said, adding he was concerned about harm to Fire Island. Romaine said he’s also concerned about the expiration of the 9-cent per oil barrel tax which funds emergency cleanups of spills. He said the lack of a congressional plan to extend the tax makes ocean drilling riskier than ever.

“The 1970s called, and they want their energy plan back,” said Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment. Esposito cited a 1990 study after the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska. The study showed a $19 million decrease in tourism dollars the summer of the oil spill in Alaska. She also raised health concerns, calling crude oil a toxin. “It causes kidney liver and lung damage and can even kill people,” Esposito said. “It can cause neurological damage and endocrine disruption — things that are vastly overlooked.” Speakers highlighted the effects of seismic testing, which uses air gun blasting to locate underwater fossil fuels. Guy Jacob, conservation chair of the Nassau Hiking & Outdoor Club, said seismic booms are among the loudest underwater noises recorded. He said that a single vessel could deploy up to 96 air guns, which is damaging to marine life and the fishing industry. “Because water is such an excellent conduit for sound, seismic blasts become weapons of mass mutilation maiming and slaughtering organisms, from the largest whales to the most diminutive invertebrates throughout the web of marine life,” Jacob said. “Seismic blasts drive commercially viable fish literally running for their lives. While the fossil fuel industry profits, our fishing industry suffers.” Kevin McAllister, founder and president of nonprofit Defend H2O, spoke of ecological impacts from oil spills. He said after the 1969

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Assemblyman Steve Englebright addresses the crowd before the hearing. Santa Barbara oil spill, 36,000 birds and hundreds of marine mammals died. McAllister said only 10 percent of the oil was effectively cleaned up after the Exxon Valdez spill, and as of 2007, more than 26,000 gallons of oil remain in shoreline sentiments. According to McAllister, the 2010 Deep Water Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico impacted 68,000 square miles of ocean, the size of Oklahoma, and washed up on 1,074 miles of coastline. McAllister said he hopes other Atlantic states will join in a lawsuit against the federal government if New York State moves forward in filing one. During the hearing, Peter Washburn, policy adviser in the attorney general’s environmental protection bureau, said the New York state attorney general is prepared to sue the U.S. Department of Interior.

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POLICE BLOTTER Incidents and arrests Feb. 23–26 Driving with drugs

Sheriff revamps website DESIRÉE KEEGAN DESIREE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office has launched a redesigned website, to be found at suffolksheriff.com. The project was a priority of newly elected Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. (D), saying he wanted the public to have easy access to information, like visiting and bail instructions; filing for income and property executions; volunteer and intern opportunities; and the wide array of special programs offered by the Sheriff’s Office. “The redesigned website is easier to navigate and contains information on so many of the services that we offer to the public,” Toulon said. “I wanted it to be user-friendly,

informative and modern, and I think we hit the mark.” One of Toulon’s priorities is educating the public about substance abuse, with links to resources available from the home page. “I intend to be very outspoken about the drug epidemic, and we will be continually posting information and updates on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube,” Toulon said. All of the sheriff’s social media accounts can be accessed through the site. The Sheriff’s Office offers personal jail tours for young people, and a tracking device called Project Lifesaver that provides another level of safety for individuals that wander due to cognitive impairments.

Arrested for selling e-liquid DESIRÉE KEEGAN DESIREE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Suffolk County police arrested a Riverhead man during multiple inspections of vape businesses in the Town of Brookhaven. In response to community complaints, 6th Precinct Crime Section officers in conjunction with the Suffolk County Department of Health Services Enforcement–Tobacco Regulations Unit conducted investigations into the sale of e-liquid nicotine products to minors at four businesses. Bradly Reed, 20, employed with Vapor Nation, located at 978 Middle Country Road

in Selden, was arrested at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24 and issued a field appearance ticket for alleged second-degree unlawfully dealing with a child. He is scheduled to appear at 1st District Court in Central Islip at a later date. Additional businesses in Selden and Miller Place were inspected for the sale of eliquid nicotine products to a minor. The following establishments were in compliance: • Smoke Shop Selden at 1070 Middle Country Road in Selden • Aura Vape smoke shop at 1112 Middle Country Road in Selden • The Cloud Vapor Lounge at 745 Route 25A in Miller Place.

Man killed in Shoreham crash DESIRÉE KEEGAN DESIREE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Suffolk County police 7th Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a man in Shoreham the morning of Feb. 24. Michael Austin was driving a 2004 Ford Ranger northbound on William Floyd Parkway, south of Route 25A,

when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree at 6:40 a.m. Austin, 32, of East Moriches, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the 7th Squad at 631-852-8752.

A 23-year-old man from Port Jefferson Station, a 21-year-old man from Setauket, and a 24-year-old man from Riverhead were all seated in a 2003 Toyota near the intersection of Norwood Avenue and Old Town Road in Port Jefferson Station at about 2 p.m. Feb. 24 allegedly in possession of several drugs, according to police. The Port Jeff Station man allegedly possessed heroin and cocaine, police said. He was arrested and charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a narcotic drug and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. The Setauket man allegedly possessed two medications without valid prescriptions, according to police. He was arrested and charged with two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. The Riverhead man, who was in the driver’s seat of the car, was allegedly driving with a suspended license, police said. He was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and loitering for the purpose of unlawful use of a controlled substance.

Drugs in Centereach

Near the intersection of Richmond Boulevard and Smith Lane in Centereach Feb. 24 at about 2 p.m., a 33-year-old man from Centereach allegedly possessed heroin and marijuana, according to police. He was arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana. When he arrived at the 6th Precinct in Selden, he allegedly also possessed crack cocaine, according to police. He was charged with a second count of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Medford burglary

At about 4 p.m. Feb. 25, an 18-year-old woman from Mastic Beach allegedly entered a home on Timber Trail Lane in Medford through a closed but unlocked window and stole four video game systems, two controllers, a laptop and a cellphone, according to police. She was arrested Feb. 26 in Selden and charged with second-degree burglary.

Walmart shoplifting

A 31-year-old woman from Mastic Beach allegedly stole a blender and a hoverboard from Walmart on Middle Country Road in Middle Island Jan. 25 at about 8:30 p.m. She was arrested Feb. 25 in Selden and charged with petit larceny.

Pocketbook snatched

A pocketbook containing credit cards was grabbed off a person by an unknown suspect in the parking lot of Kohl’s on Nesconset Highway in Setauket Feb. 24 at about 11:30 a.m., according to police.

7-Eleven robbed

At about 1 a.m. Feb. 26, a robbery took place at 7-Eleven on Route 112 in Coram and an employee was assaulted, according to police. A police department spokesperson issued a statement regarding the incident: “A man entered the 7-Eleven, located at 1671 Route 112, at approximately 1 a.m., assaulted the clerk, took the cash drawer from the register, and fled on foot. A short time later, a female customer entered the store and called 911. The store clerk was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is continuing.”

Assault in Port Jeff

On Feb. 25 at about 1:30 a.m., someone leaving Schafer’s restaurant and bar in Port Jefferson was approached by an unknown suspect in the parking lot, who threw the victim to the ground and punched the victim repeatedly, according to police. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries.

Centereach burglary

A 44-year-old man from Ronkonkoma allegedly entered the yard and damaged a side window of a home under construction on Arlene Court in Centereach Feb. 23 at about 2 a.m., according to police. He was arrested and charged with third-degree criminal trespassing, third-degree burglary, criminal mischief and possession of burglar’s tools.

Stealing from Kohl’s

At about 4:30 p.m. Feb. 23, a 24-yearold woman from Sound Beach allegedly stole jewelry, clothing and cologne from Kohl’s on Nesconset Highway in Setauket, according to police. She was arrested and charged with petit larceny.

Wallet stolen

A wallet was stolen from within a vehicle parked outside of the Centereach Mall at about 4:30 p.m. Feb. 23, according to police.

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Suffolk County Police Hate Crime Unit detectives are investigating damage done to a vehicle in the parking lot of Norwood Elementary School in the Comsewogue School District in Port Jefferson Station. At about 7 a.m. Feb. 26, a 2014 Ford Escape, a security vehicle for the school, was keyed, and sustained other damage including bumper damage and broken windshield wipers, according to police. A racial slur was also written on the vehicle in ketchup, police said. — COMPILED BY ALEX PETROSKI

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Diocese compensation program to help clergy victims BY ALEX PETROSKI AND SARA-MEGAN WALSH

A 40-year-old secret

A man alleging childhood sexual abuse at the hands of a St. James priest stepped forward Feb. 15 to share his story publicly for the first time. Steve Werner, 59, of North Carolina, alleged that as a teenager growing up on Long Island, he was repeatedly inappropriately touched by Father Peter Charland, a priest at Sts. Philip & James R. C. Church in St. James — a Diocese of Rockville Centre church — in the early 1970s. “This opportunity is part of my own healing processing of being able to uncover the secret I’ve carried with me for 40-something years,” he said. Werner said he joined Sts. Philip & James’ Christian singing group, the PJ Folk Singers, led by Charland when he was 11 years old. The musical group, at its height, had more than 100 members consisting of parishioners and children from the surrounding communities, according to Werner’s attorney J. Michael Reck of Jeff Anderson & Associates. Werner said it didn’t take long for him to notice that Charland was giving him preferential treatment. The priest offered him special parts in plays, a leadership role in the musical group, even gifted him a trumpet, according to Werner. “Those behaviors, as they built, the amount of touching that occurred increased and increased,” he said. Werner alleged he spent time alone with Charland in the church’s rectory, in the priest’s car, and even took private flights alone with the priest, whom he claims had a pilot’s license. The musical group also traveled overseas to tour Romania under Charland’s supervision. “I certainly thought it was wrong but I didn’t feel it was appropriate for me to stand up,” Werner said. “It’s something I regret.”

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A group of lawyers is working to deliver a clear message to survivors of sexual abuse at the hands of clergy members: You are not alone. Lawyers Helping Survivors of Child Sex Abuse, a national team of attorneys, released a report Feb. 5 detailing allegations of childhood sexual abuse made against 51 individuals associated with the Diocese of Rockville Centre. The report, titled Hidden Disgrace II, is comprised of clergy referenced but not named in a 2003 Suffolk County grand jury investigation of the diocese, those accused in previous media reports and individuals accused by survivors. The goal of the report was to create a central location where Long Islanders can easily find information about accused clergy members, to empower survivors and to enlighten communities to the abusers’ diocese appointments, according to Jerry Kristal, an attorney at the law firm Weitz & Luxenberg, who joined up with the law group behind the report. At least one North Shore survivor has felt empowered and publicly shared his story in the aftermath of the report’s release. The group is also working to make the public aware of the April 30 deadline to file a claim with the diocese compensation program for victims of abuse.

A victim of a priest at Saints Philip & James Roman Catholic Church in St. James came forward to share his story publicly last week. Father Charland left the St. James parish in 1975. His name disappeared from all church records made available by the diocese after 1976, according to Reck. New York State records show Charland was a certified social worker from 1978 until his death in 2004. “It appears the church made no offer to warn the community of his dangerous proclivities,” Reck said. It wasn’t until 2013 that Werner found the courage to tell someone about his alleged abuse. He shared his story with his mother and a few close friends in an email. Werner said in recent years he has reconnected with other members of the PJ Folk Singers and heard tales that echo his own. He is in treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder related to his alleged abuse, Werner said, and struggles to cope with his own feelings of shame and guilt. Requests for comment from members of the PJ Folk Singers were not returned. The St. James church said it had no comment on Werner’s allegations and deferred questions to the diocese.

Not alone

Werner filed a claim, through his attorney Reck, with the Diocese of Rockville Centre’s Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Plan for survivors of sexual abuse by clergy members. He is one of eight former members of The P.J. Folk Singers filing claims that they were sexually abused by Charland as teenagers. “By the filing of these claims, we pose the question of what did the church officials know and what could have been done to save these children from being exposed,” Reck said. “By submitting these claims, we hope these allegations will be investigated and the knowledge made public, so these events can never happen again.” Reck said his law firm has reason to believe the church knew of Charland’s alleged actions, as parishioners, family members and survivors allege they made reports to the diocese in the ’70s. The lawyer shared the priest’s letter. Charland, in citing the reasons he left the St. James church wrote, “I found myself becoming more and more self-cen-

tered and self-absorbed. As I look back on it now, I realize I had fallen prey to such miserable characteristics because of my own personal loneliness. I do not say this by way of excuse. … The truly scary part is knowing I was beginning to hurt people despite my best intentions to never do that to anyone. For this, I remain truly sorry.”

Accused North Shore priests

Several clergy members named in Hidden Disgrace II served at churches and other facilities on Long Island. The report says the allegations should not be considered substantiated claims, but rather public accusations, unless otherwise indicated in the report. Among those named in the report is Father James C. Miller, who was assigned to St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church in East Northport and St. Gerard Majella Church in Port Jefferson Station in the ’90s. Miller was sued along with the diocese in 1994 for allegedly sexually abusing two teenage boys at St. John the Baptist High School in West Islip, though he denied allegations, according to a 2002 Newsday report. He was moved to a position that did not involve working with children following the suit, including serving as chaplain at St. Charles Hospital and John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson, according to the website www.bishop-accountability.org, which was also the source material for much of Hidden Disgrace II. Father Joseph Mundy was also assigned to St. Gerard Majella, along with stops at St. James R.C. Church in Setauket and St. John the Baptist Church in Wading River during the ’80s and ’90s. The report alleges Mundy was Priest A in the 2003 Suffolk grand jury investigation. The grand jury’s findings cite Priest A, “took a 14-year-old boy to a gay club in New York City where he and other patrons engaged in sexual activity with the boy.” Mundy left the priesthood in 1999 according to www.bishop-accountability.org. Two of the 51 priests were assigned to St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Selden. Public accusations against Father Angelo Ditta, the report alleges, match the descriptions of Priest H in the grand jury report, who alleged-

ly began abusing a boy when he was 10 years old. Ditta was assigned to positions away from children beginning in 1998 and was removed from duty in 2002. Father Gabriel Massaro was publicly accused of abusing a 12-year-old boy from St. Margaret of Scotland in Selden during retreats in 1979, according to a 2002 Newsday report. He continued receiving assignments outside of the Rockville Centre diocese through 2005, according to www.bishop-accountability.org. When asked for comment on the report, representatives from the various churches and facilities named in this section either did not respond to requests for comment or declined, directing inquiries to the diocese. “We as a church recognize that no amount of monetary compensation could ever erase or undo the grave harm suffered by survivors of child abuse,” Sean Dolan, diocese director of communications, said in a statement when asked about the report. “Still, we embrace Christ’s healing power and the Mission of Mercy of the Catholic Church as we continue our Independent Reconciliation and Compensation program. We stand in solidarity with our survivors and their families, and we continue our commitment and vigilance to the protection of children in our Church and in society.”

Compensation program

During a phone interview, Kristal said details of other accusations against clergy members have not been made available by Rockville Centre, and added if it is in fact serious about standing by survivors, perhaps it should make the information publicly accessible. “Making amends, whatever that means to survivors, they have the information,” Kristal said. “That’s the one entity that has all of this information, so we would urge them to come out with something similar put out by them. That would be wonderful.” A survivor who wishes to file a claim under the IRCP prior to the April 30 deadline must begin by registering online with the Washington, D.C., law firm overseeing the program as a neutral party. If he or she meets the two criteria set by the diocese — that the abuse was done by a priest or deacon and that the abuser was part of the Diocese of Rockville Centre — a claim form can then be filled out. Lawyers Helping Survivors of Child Sex Abuse, or any other personal lawyer, could step in to assist in filing the claim should a survivor seek assistance. Once a claim is filed, administrators from the law firm overseeing the program evaluate the claim. If an offer to settle is presented to a survivor, they can either accept or reject the offer. Those who reject the offer and whose abuse took place outside of New York’s statute of limitations — which are considered among the strictest in the U.S., according to Kristal — would have no further recourse unless laws are changed. Those who accept settlement money give up the right to bring a lawsuit in the event of future law changes. Survivors are the only participants in the program permitted to speak publicly about their abuse — the diocese and administrators from the law firm are bound to confidentiality. To learn more about the IRCP or to file a claim, visit the website www.drvc.org or www.childsexabuse.org/.

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MOUNT SINAI EAGLE SCOUT Continued from page A3 in the troop,” said Callen, of his friend being named the first Eagle Scout from the troop. “Seeing him achieve Eagle opened my eyes to something I really wanted and gave me a lot of initiative to get focused and achieve this rank myself.” Brian Callen, the Scout’s father, who is a committee chair member within Troop 1776, said when the idea came up to found the group, designed as a boy-led program that started with 20 members, it was decided to make Snider the second senior patrol leader at just 13. A year later, he was promoted. “He quickly became comfortable speaking in front of large groups and conducting awards distributions,” Callen said. “The adults are really only there as supervisors. The boys do the planning, run the meetings and the camping trips, and he fell right into the role of leader. He’s never been the type of kid you ever had to correct.”

Snider has participated in the Great Brookhaven Cleanup, placed flags at Calverton Cemetery leading up to Memorial Day and, for the past four years, volunteered at a local veterans home. During a ceremony held in honor of Snider’s accomplishment at Mount Sinai High School last month, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai) called his persistence a “vital asset to the community.” “Through his hard work, dedication and commitment to scouting, James has proven himself to be an extraordinary leader,” Anker said. “His Eagle Scout accomplishment will set an example for the younger scouts in Troop 1776. I congratulate him and wish him continued success in his future endeavors.” Snider will be attending Sacred Heart University in Connecticut in the fall in pursuit of a degree in business finance. “In the future I’d like to be head of a company, and Boy Scouts has helped me become a leader,” Snider said. “I’ve learned to treat others with respect, make sure everyone around me is happy and everything is dealt with correctly.”

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Science, technology, engineering and math skills were in full force during a STEM activity for fourth-graders at Wading River School, as part of the district’s Mystery Science program, an innovative approach to learning that is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. The students built a bumper roller coaster with hills to examine how height affects the energy produced by a roller coaster and

explored what occurs when the second hill of a coaster is higher than the first. They released a marble at different points on the track to get a target marble and the starting marble in a cup at the end of the track. The experiment helped the students build a deeper understanding of the energy transfer that happens when two objects collide. It brought into focus engineering concepts and how testing their hypotheses form their results.

Promoting a love of literature throughout the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District is a daily occurrence. Extending that interest beyond the standard school day is something that happens in all schools and, especially, at Albert Prodell Middle School and Shoreham-Wading River High School. Ann-Marie Kalin and Kristine Hanson, librarians at the respective schools, have shaped reading opportunities for students to help them embrace a lifelong love of literature. Providing authentic book discussions in small settings, learning the art of conversation and guiding students in discussing the plot, characters and summary of books help to encourage even the most reluctant readers, according to Kalin. Programs she oversees are BIG Read, a schoolwide initiative that started five years ago with R.J. Palacio’s “Wonder,” and Booktalk, with a history in the district that dates back to the 1980s, and re-emerged in 2011 under her leadership. Booktalk emulates adult book clubs, with adults taking part as leaders over a two-week period, providing a variety of options to choose from. Superintendent Gerard Poole and director of humanities Ethan Wivietsky lead the program.

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In the high school’s book club, students peruse titles, brainstorm ideas and use an online survey form to vote on the books they want to read. E. Lockhart’s “We Were Liars,” a clever read that quickly became a favorite among the group, was the first discussed. “It really helped me to get back into reading for enjoyment on a regular basis,” said sophomore Emily Mulcahy, adding friends encouraged her to join last year. SWR SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Students provide the gift of music Members of the Shoreham-Wading River High School Tri-M Music Honor Society visited the Long Island State Veterans Home in Stony Brook and the Little Flower School in Wading River to spread cheer. The student-musicians interacted with the residents at the veterans home and learned about their lives and service. At the Little Flower school, students collaborated and learned how to perform on handbells.

students spent their free periods competing with one another. In the final game, Keyi Chen prevailed over fellow senior Conor McAuliffe and received a 3-D printed chess king with SWR engraved on the bottom. Semifinalists were junior Jacob Rassner and freshman Adam Gawreluk.

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The Shoreham-Wading River Class of 2019 is hosting its annual Junior Class Auction March 10 in the Shoreham-Wading River High School gym. The funds raised at the auction will help finance activities for the Class of 2019 for both the junior and senior years of high school. A donation of $5 includes 10 pink raffle

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Tri-M is the only national honor society for student musicians in secondary schools and is a program of the National Association for Music Education, which focuses on creating future leaders in music education and music advocacy. According to music teacher and chapter adviser Ashley O’Connor, the goal is to inspire and recognize musical achievement in the school music department.

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SPORTS MOUNT SINAI ATHLETICS

Mount Sinai wrestler Mike Zarif, above at top of podium, shows off his winning bracket and new title after placing first in the Division II 138-pound weight class at the state championship tournament Feb. 24. Below, Zarif and his Mount Sinai wrestling coaches.

Zarif takes ‘no guts, no glory’ motto to new level with state championship title victory BY DESIRÉE KEEGAN DESIREE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

time. Zarif started on the varsity team as a sophomore, and said back then, he never thought this day would come. Mike Zarif treated his final appearance on “If you told me as a sophomore I was going a high school mat like he would any other. He to be a state champ my senior year, I would’ve completed his pre-match ritual of splashing laughed and said ‘I wish,’” Zarif said. “It’s cold water on his face and praying before something I’ve dreamed of since I started this stepping out under the state championship journey, and this shows that with hard work, finals lights. He was confident in his abilities, you can accomplish anything.” and didn’t need a saving grace. He said he took wrestling seriously from “I told myself, whatever happens, happens the moment he joined the team, dedicating but I knew I was ready,” the Mount Sinai himself to the sport by competing in the offwrestler said. “All the work I’ve put in was season, heading to extra practices at Ascend going to pay off.” Wrestling Club three days a week after team The fifth seed at 138 pounds in Division II, ones, and entering major tournaments against Zarif won his first state title in dazzling sud- the cream of the crop. den victory fashion, 6-4, when “He put everything out he used a merkle, or a side there and proved it’s not headlock, to get takedown when you start, it’s how you points against No. 3-seeded finish,” Zarif’s mother Nissy Riley Gerber of Camden. The said. “He wrote in his college maneuver was completed with essay back in September that seconds left in overtime inside he was going to win counties Albany’s Times Union Center and states. I told him, ‘Wait, Feb. 24. The referee blew the don’t write that yet. Don’t whistle, and after a long pause, jump the gun.’ But I’m so glad raised two fingers up in the air — Matt Armstrong he did because he made his to signal the back points the goals and dreams come true.” senior earned, and ultimately, The 138-pounder also the win. learned from his mistakes, noticing the bad Realizing he had just become his coaches’ positions he’d put himself in that led to giving first state champion, he rushed over to Matt away points or getting pinned. Knowing this, Armstrong and Kurt Wagner, embracing them Zarif was able to take advantage of a mistake with open arms. in a critical point in the state tournament. “Mike lost it,” said Armstrong, the head Down 3-0 in the quarterfinal against Section coach. “We were all so excited for him — so I’s Jack Wrobel, the Pawling High School incredibly proud — because we know how athlete grabbed Zarif’s leg while he was hard he’s worked and how in the past year riding him on top, and the Mount Sinai senior alone his skills have really sharpened. New worked it to his advantage. He cross-faced York boasts top-notch wrestling, and his title Wrobel to his back and pinned him with three was well deserved. He went out there like a seconds left in the second period. man possessed, totally focused on winning. “While losing, I looked over at coach He wasn’t just happy enough with making it Wagner and he told me the kid was getting to the finals, he took it to an extreme at a very tired, and to keep shooting,” said Zarif, who competitive weight class.” wins most matches by a technical fall, scoring The senior has come a long way in a short 15 more points than his opponents. “That’s

‘He went out there like a man possessed, totally focused on winning.’

exactly what I did. I just stayed calm — knew that no one in the state can go a full six minutes with me — kept pushing the pace and working for my takedowns. No one in my bracket was unbeatable, and my coaches kept telling me this was my title.” Port Jefferson’s Vin Miceli, the No. 3 seed at 126 pounds, was taken down twice early and pinned in 1:33 by Schuylerville’s Orion Anderson, who won his third straight state title. Division I Rocky Point’s 120-pounder Anthony Sciotto, the No. 1 seed, fell in the finals in a 9-6 decision to No. 6 Zach Redding of Eastport-South Manor. Sciotto’s teammate Corey Connolly lost 10-4 in the semifinals to top-ranked Jacori Teemer of Long Beach, who made history by becoming the first New York wrestler to win five straight state titles. Section XI dominated Division I with 245 points and came in fourth in Division II with 158.5. Zarif completes his wrestling career with Mount Sinai after the team won the county and first state dual meet team title. He becomes the district’s second ever state champion. “Mike has helped open the doors — he

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had a chance to show the kids what can happen when you work hard and dedicate yourself,” Armstrong said. “I can’t say enough good things about the kid. He’s someone we can point to in the future. Nothing comes easy, you must work for everything that you get. You have to make sacrifices — that’s been our motto this year and on all our gear — and that’s a kid that’s sacrificed so much. That’s what it takes to be a champion.”

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Clockwise from above, members of the Rocky Point, Miller Place and Mount Sinai cheerleading teams perform during the county championships Feb. 24.

Rocky Point reigns in third straight county title BY JIM FERCHLAND The Eagles’ consistency and dominance is second to none when it comes to high school varsity cheerleading. Rocky Point claimed its third cheerleading county championship in Medium Varsity Division I Feb. 24 at West Islip High School in front of a boisterous crowd shouting out Rocky Point’s name. The Eagles finished with 94.6 points, the highest overall score of the day. “It feels amazing,” head coach Anna Spallina said. “There’s so much pressure on me to always compete and be on top. I think it’s just my personality. Climbing to the top is always good but once you’re up there, it’s harder to stay at the top.” Before the meet on Saturday, Rocky Point was down in Orlando, Florida, for nationals. After earning a pass straight to the finals, the Eagles’ performance put them in a disappointing seventh place. “It’s a sport,” Spallina said. “Like any other sport, you’re going to have a good day and a bad day. It’s just the way it is.” Northport finished second (81.2), Newfield third (67.3) and Kings Park fourth (65.9). Mount Sinai was the only Large Varsity Division II school in the competition. It finished with a score of 87.7. Mustangs head coach Kara Bochicchio said there still was competition — themselves. “It was really just about going out there and trying to perform the best routine they could,” Bochicchio said. “Throughout the whole routine, there was fight. It might not have been the most perfect routine of the day, but they fought for everything tooth and nail. I’m really proud of them.”

Mount Sinai senior Charlotte Fiordalisi said there’s no better way to finalize the season with a county championship, especially after the Mustangs also finished nationals in fourth place. “I’m just really proud of my team,” Fiordalisi said. “My first ever competition six years ago was here and my last competition being here is bittersweet. It was a great way to finish the season. I’m just living in the moment.” Miller Place finished first in Medium Varsity Division II. The Panthers had 68.5 points to Hampton Bays’ 45.2. They are the only two teams in the division.

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DESKTOP MONITOR 15” Across Excellent Condition, $20. 631-416-2162 FREE: 5 vintage dolls, 9”, in a Gimbals box. Need help. Kjgittin@gmail.com HALL/BEDROOM BENCH Beige, Floral Silk Fabric, Excellent Condition $40. Text: 516-659-2661

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AIRLINE CAREERS Start Here. Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information, 866-296-7094

FRONT DESK ASSISTANT Busy Alternative Care Office. Must be computer savvy and a multi-tasker. Call Ann Marie, 631-897-0299 Please see ad in Employment Display for complete details LITTLE FLOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES OF NY SEEKS: RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RN ICF Residential Clinical Director Development Associate Direct Care Workers Child Care Workers HCI Enrollment Marketer Assistant House Manager Health Care Intergrator Valid NYS Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License required for most positions. Little Flower Children and Family Services in Wading River NY. Send resume to: wadingriver-jobs@lfchild.org or fax to: 631-929- 6203. EOE PLEASE SEE COMPLETE DETAILS IN EMPLOYMENT DISPLAY ADS

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Will be hosting a Job Fair on March 9, 2018 from 10 am - 4 pm Little Flower is looking to hire the following positions for our Wading River and Hauppauge Programs NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Direct Care Workers (Per Diem, Full and Part Time) Assistant House Manager - BA Degree HCI-Enrollment Marketer 2450 North Wading River Road, Wading River, NY 11792 Administrative Office (Building 21)

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FAST PACED ELDER LAW FIRM seeks an experienced administrative assistant/receptionist to join our team. At least one year of office administrative experience required. Please see employment display ad for full details.

FOOD SERVICE PJ Ferry seeks Snack Bar Associates & Bartenders to work on-board. FT, early morning & afternoon shifts available. Excellent pay/benefits pkg. Light cooking, people skills a must. Call 631-331-2167 between 10am-1pm or fax 631-331-2547.

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ROCKY POINT UFSD

AVAILABLE OPENINGS:

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Licensed Guard, Full-Time 10 Month Position - Annual Salary $27,000 Food Service Worker, Part-Time, (2 Positions Available) 10 Month Position, 4 hrs per day - $11.00 per hour Maintenance Mechanic III Part-Time, 12 Month Position - Weekends 7.5 hrs per day - Hourly Salary $20.80 Substitute Teacher Aides & Monitors - $11.00 per hour Substitute Food Service Workers - $11.00 per hour Substitute Custodians - $15.00 per hour Please submit a letter of interest and completed RPUFSD non-instructional application to Mrs. Susan Wilson, Executive Director for Educational Services, Rocky Point UFSD, 90 Rocky Point-Yaphank Road, Rocky Point, NY 11778 EOE

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Join the Little Flower family and be part of a dynamic organization that is turning potential into promise for at risk youth and individuals with developmental disabilities!

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Transitioning to the Workforce

pring is here, and for many young people across the country, this signals a fast-approaching graduation date. As happy and fulfilling a moment as graduation is, it is quickly followed by the fear of finding a job. internships. This is a great start, but it’s time to include even more people in your network. Attend networking events and sharpen your professional social media profiles.

GIVE YOURSELF GRACE You can’t accomplish everything all at once from the very beginning. Understanding that your habits and routines will change and actually living it are two different beasts altogether. It will take time to adjust to new hours, new co-workers and a new environment. Don’t be too hard on yourself.

MAINTAIN OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES Many young people dive into their first career positions head-first — and forgo many of the things they enjoy doing. This is a mistake. It is essential to your well-being to engage in your interests outside of work. Don’t forget about your hobbies. One of the perks of the college environment is the built-in social aspect. There are many activities in which to participate and many people with whom to do them. You will have to take a more active interest in engaging in extracurricular activities now that they won’t be at your feet.

EXPAND YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK Most college students focus more on their social circle than their professional circle. Even if you are a proactive, entrepreneurial student, your professional network likely consists of professors, other students and people you’ve met through

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Transitioning from college life into the workforce comes with its own set of challenges. However, there are steps you can take to make this transition easier on yourself.

SET SMALL GOALS You can (and should) have big goals. But pursuing long-term goals can be grueling if you forget to celebrate the progress you make along the way.

Think of goals you can set for yourself daily, weekly and monthly. This will mimic the pace of coursework you are used to and do wonders for your motivation and productivity.

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S E R V IC E S COME HOME TO A CLEAN HOUSE! Attention to detail is our priority. Excellent References. Serving the Three Village Area. Call Jacquie or Joyce 347-840-0890 KARENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOUSECLEANING/ HOUSEKEEPER Trusted and professional service. Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly. Home and Offices. Free estimates. 631-384-2432

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Floor Services/Sales CALL EMPIRE TODAY to schedule a FREE in-home estimate on carpeting & flooring. Call today, 800-496-3180 FINE SANDING & REFINISHING Wood Floor Installations Craig Aliperti, Wood Floors LLC. All work done by owner. 25 years experience. Lic.#47595-H/Insured. 631-875-5856

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Landscape Materials SCREENED TOP SOIL Mulch, wood compost, fill, decorative and driveway stone, sand/brick/cement. Fertilizer and seed. JOSEPH M. TROFFA Landscape/Mason Supply 631-928-4665 www.troffa.com

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PAGE A22 • THE VILLAGE BEACON RECORD • MARCH 01, 2018

OPINION Editorial

Letters to the editor ALEX PETROSKI

Geraldine Hart is Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone’s nomination for police commissioner.

Encouraging more firsts Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) made history by nominating a woman to serve as police commissioner, and we’re hoping a path is being paved for others. Bellone nominated Northport native Geraldine Hart, who if approved by the Suffolk County Legislature, would be the first female police commissioner in the county’s history. At a Feb. 22 press conference, the county executive said that gender didn’t play a factor in his selection, but he did go on to tell a story about how he told his two young daughters what he was going to do, embracing the significance of the moment. He said the pair had huge smiles on their faces, as did our editorial staff, a majority of whom are women. “We were making calls … it was late ... and Molly called me, who is 8 years old, asked me where I was, and she was able to get on the phone with Gerry, and it was really a great moment,” Bellone said. “I could tell how happy she was, even through the phone, as she was congratulating her on being nominated for this position.” Hart has impressive experience for any law enforcement agent. She has spent 21 years of her career with the FBI, and most recently served as senior supervisory resident agent in charge of the FBI’s Long Island office. She has done it all, from investigating white-collar and cyber crimes to gang violence and terrorism. One of her investigations led to the indictment of two former NYPD detectives who were eventually convicted of committing murder and disclosing sensitive law enforcement information to mob bosses. She was also involved in investigations that resulted in the takedown of five members from the Genovese, Colombo and Bonanno organized crime families who were charged with murder. Women in a position of authority in Suffolk County is a trend we would like to see continue. We can’t help but be optimistic when we hear stories like Laura Curran (D) being voted Nassau’s and Long Island’s first female county executive, and Laura Jens-Smith (D) being voted in as Riverhead’s first female town supervisor this past election. We hope to see a day in Suffolk when journalists will be covering its first female leader. Today’s women have confidence in their knowledge and ability to take on these roles and be models for future generations, which was the case with Danielle Turner, who took over as Port Jefferson School District’s athletic director in 2016. In an interview with TBR News Media, Turner credited Lisa Lally and Deb Ferry, Miller Place and Port Jefferson’s former longtime athletic directors, for paving the way for females in the position. She also said the two were supporters of her ambitions. Hart’s nomination is also a second first for the county in recent months. Earlier this year, Suffolk Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. (D) became Long Island’s first African-American elected official in a nonjudicial countywide position. In recent years, the county saw the first person of color be elected as presiding officer of the Suffolk County Legislature when, in 2014, Legislator DuWayne Gregory (D-Amityville) was named to the position. Sometimes being the first can be intimidating, but when a person has the experience and talent as backup, anything is possible. We hope to see more firsts in the near future, especially for people in power, because in 2018 there are still plenty of glass ceilings waiting to be broken.

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Protecting our schools, children There was one video clip from President Trump’s Feb. 21 candid conversation with school parents played repeatedly. It featured a grieving Andrew Pollack, passionately expressing his thoughts and feelings over the loss of his 18-year-old daughter, Meadow. At one point, he referenced how quickly security policies were adjusted after Sept. 11, 2001 saying, “9/11 happened once and they fixed everything.” Pollack addressed those in attendance saying everyone needs to come together to protect the schools. “It’s simple. It’s not difficult. We protect airports. We protect concerts, stadiums, embassies. The Department of Education that I walked in today has a security guard in the elevator. How do you think that makes me feel? In the elevator, they’ve got a security guard.” Perhaps the most riveting, poignant moment featured a righteously angry Pollack saying, “All these school shootings, it doesn’t make sense. Fix it. It should have been one school shooting and we should have

fixed it. And I’m pissed, because my daughter I’m not going to see again.” He continued: “And it stops if we all work together and come up with the right idea — and it’s school safety. It’s not about gun laws right now. That’s another fight, another battle. Let’s fix the schools and then you guys can battle it out, whatever you want. But we need our children safe.” Moments later the heartbroken dad shared, “It’s enough. Let’s get together and work with the president and fix the schools. That’s it. No other discussions. Security, whatever we have to do, get the right people, the consultants. These are our commodities.” Pollack’s highlighting of previous threats to government institutions being successfully addressed stands in stark, ironic contrast to this latest horror. This time four layers of government; the schools, social services, sheriff and FBI, horribly mismanaged the screaming red flags they’d all received on this killer. No wonder Mr. Pollack

primarily emphasized taking urgent steps toward school safety. Given what we continue to learn, it’s reasonable to ask a tough question. If another government entity, housing thousands of personnel and innocent bystanders, had been targeted, would those dozens of deadly threats have been ignored? You can bet a courthouse, county office, state house, White House or U.S. Capitol would have gotten their already-trained, heavily armed security swiftly bolstered until the danger was eliminated. Why is it then, while every other densely populated government institution has taken backup measures, including employing the properly outfitted men and women cited above, to guard against another catastrophic Nikolas Cruz-type bureaucratic screwup, schools, housing millions of our defenseless children remain the softest of all state-run targets? Viewed within that context, it would seem Andrew Pollack has every right to be “pissed.”

Jim Soviero East Setauket

No question in the guilt of Cruz In the aftermath of the tragic and shocking murder of 17 innocent people, including 14 students and three teachers, at a high school in Parkland, Florida, we are faced with the questions of who was at fault, and how can similar tragedies be prevented in the future. As the facts preceding the shooting emerge, it is becoming clear that the performance of numerous persons, including social workers, deputies of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office and members of the FBI, enabled this unspeakable tragedy to occur. Furthermore, it appears that the deputies arrived at the scene while the shooting was in progress. They then cowered behind a car, with their guns drawn, in an apparent attempt to protect themselves, as the slaughter inside went on for six minutes. Aside from the collection of incompetent and inept government employees who allowed this to happen, who is responsible for

the inexcusable and unforgivable deaths of these innocent victims? It is none other than the shooter, Nikolas Cruz, of whose guilt there is no question. President Trump has taken the initiative to address this escalating problem, and is developing a series of proactive approaches, while, at the same time, maintaining the rights of law-abiding citizens as guaranteed by the provisions of the Second Amendment. These measures are likely to include outlawing bump stocks, improved checks for mental health and other background issues, raising the age limit for purchasing long guns from 18 to 21, and hardening school protection procedures. Clearly, the policy of some schools to designate themselves as “gun free zones” serves as an invitation to potential shooters, who are not seeking armed challenges to their evil goals. It remains to be seen whether the president will be able to

overcome opposition from both the National Rifle Association and those who choose to resist his policies at all costs, regardless of the merits. The Florida Attorney General, Pam Bondi, has assured us that the prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Nikolas Cruz, and it is hard to imagine that he will not be convicted. If he is, we will then begin the tortuous process of dealing with his incarceration, which will allow him to live for another 20 years, if not more, as a result of the interminable and unfathomable appeals process, thereby prolonging and sustaining the immeasurable grief of the parents, siblings and friends of the beloved victims, as well as providing a living celebrity role model for potential future imitators of Cruz. Let us hope that President Trump has the wherewithal to address this problem, as well.

George Altemose Setauket

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Wendy Mercier

No regrets for the egret: A snowy egret, or small white heron, takes a stroll through marshland.

COLUMN

‘Hypothebrag’ and other new terms for a modern president

t’s clear the modern-day president that Donald Trump has become has defied all conventions, including words. We just don’t have enough terms for all the ways he runs the White House and for the sparks that are flying out of Washington. It seems that we need a new vocabulary to keep up with the approach Trump has taken. To that end, I’d like to suggest some new terms. Hypothebrag: When you’re absolutely convinced you would have done something better than the person you’re skewering, you hypothebrag. You might be meeting with By Daniel Dunaief other leaders and hypothebrag that you feel strongly that, had you been there, you would have been so much braver than everyone else.

D. None of the above

Twitterbolt: When someone is bothering you, like a politician from another party, you reach into your bag of thunderbolts, akin to the ones Zeus used to have at the ready on Mount Olympus, and you attack that person or organization, without mercy, with your twitterbolts. Russiabscess: A tooth abscess is a painful, festering process. Well, when you’ve won the election and a continuing concern about Russia’s meddling hovers over you, you begin to feel as if Russia is an abscess. Your presidency lives with the pain of Russiabscess. Russiobsess: For those hoping for relief from Trump, the obsession about Russia can take on a life of its own, leading to a daily collection of information about the Mueller probe and investigations by other political bodies intent on exonerating or excoriating the president and/or Russia. These folks are Russiobsessing. Demonacrat: Trump isn’t a fan of the Democrats. Merely agreeing to disagree doesn’t seem sufficient. He often needs to suggest how evil they

are, preventing him from getting the tax breaks he believes everyone in the nation covets or from doing what he knows is best for the country. When you demonize the Democrats, you are turning them into Demonacrats. Mediaphobe: In case you missed it, the president doesn’t generally like the media. He feels that the coverage is unfair. He believes that fly-by-night organizations like The New York Times and The Washington Post make up “fake news” about him. He has become a mediaphobe, preferring to share Trump Truths. Foxophile: The lone exception to the media hatred seems to be the Fox network, which finds favor with a president it lavishes with praise. The president has become a foxophile, enjoying pundits who patiently applaud the president for his policies. Wallobeauty: Well before the president took office, he made it clear that Mexicans — well, the bad ones anyway — weren’t welcome. Convinced they were coming through unguarded borders, he promised a wall.

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It’s not the Wailing Wall of Jerusalem or the Great Wall of China, but Trump would like to create the Wallobeauty that will be a hallmark of his presidential career. Intelladump: Rarely has a president shown such disdain for his own intelligence services. The FBI, CIA and others all appear out to get him. He spends a good deal of his time criticizing and second-guessing them, even as he reportedly doesn’t read their reports. When the president criticizes this community, he is taking an intelladump on them. Presidentice: The former leader of the TV show “The Apprentice” — whose catchphrase is “You’re fired!” — seems to enjoy the ongoing threat of firing someone. The White House has become a reality show: “The Presidentice.” Detestsabranch: Trump has made it clear that legislative and judicial branches of government annoy him. When he’s frustrated enough with them, his ire can transform into something deeper as he detestsabranch.

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Title-taking towns Miller Place, Mount Sinai and Rocky Point are first-place county finishers — A11