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

Vol. 32, No. 18

November 24, 2016

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Ru Jurow was able to afford this new home with the help of a grant from Community Housing Innovations.

Grants available for first-time homebuyers By Guy SantoStEfano

For most, homeownership is a dream, and for many, it’s also a big challenge. For some Long Islanders, owning a home seems financially out of reach, but that’s where Community Housing Innovations can help. The cost of living continues to rise, while home and apartment rental costs make saving to buy a home nearly impossible. Lenders are now requiring larger down payments for many homebuyers — so a buyer seeking to land a modest $250,000 home on Long Island may need $25,000 cash up front, plus another $10,000 in closing costs. Saving $35,000 is not an easy task. But for those who qualify, help is available. Community Housing Innovations is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developmentsponsored agency that assists first-time buyers in meeting the challenges of homeownership. From homebuyer education classes to credit counseling, and down payment and closing cost assistance, the company’s staff have the ability, and most importantly, the financial resources to help buyers realize their dream. Grants earmarked for closing costs and down payments have averaged $25,000. Other programs offered through the nonprofit, in conjunction with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, help a novice buyer arrange special savings accounts geared toward meeting down payment requirements. Andrea Haughton, the director for home ownership at Community Housing innovations, reports that since 1997, 31 homes on Long Island have been purchased through the program, which has bases in Patchogue, Hempstead and White Plains. For Ru Jurow, a graphic designer living

in Farmingville, this program was critical. A single mom, Jurow has been paying nearly $2,000 a month in rent and utilities for a small home in the Sachem school district. “I wanted to stay in the same school district, as I have two teen children, both honors students,” she said. “And after 10 years in the same rental, we really needed more space and privacy for the kids.” Jurow found a charming three bedroom, two bath home one mile from her current rental, and did a search on Google for grant programs for new homebuyers, coming across Community Housing Innovations’ website. She saw she met the requirements, and applied, receiving a $25,000 grant, which she said, must be split with 51 percent going toward renovations and upgrades, and 49 percent going toward closing and other costs. “Being able to buy a home allows my children and I to have a sense of permanency and security,” Jurow said. “With the purchase of our own home, we can feel pride.” According to Haugh— Ru Jurow ton, the grant is recorded on the home’s title as a second position lien for ten years. This encourages the owner to stay in the house and thus avoid paying penalties. Eligibility guidelines and other key information can be found on the organization’s website, www.chigrants.org, or by visiting their Patchogue offices. “All three of us are incredibly excited,” Jurow said of her family beginning its new journey. “My daughter has been planning how she will get to decorate her own room and can’t wait to have big sleepover parties with her friends in the finished basement. My son is looking forward to having a work-out room in the basement and I am a huge baker and cannot wait to get into that kitchen and cook up a storm.”

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Miller Place artist takes spotlight in new Suffolk gallery By Kevin Redding kevin@tbrnewspapers.com Suffolk County Community College in Riverhead held an opening reception last week for its annual Eastern Campus Student Art Exhibit, a show that takes place every fall in the Lyceum Gallery of the Montaukett Learning Resource Center on the Eastern Campus. The salon-style show serves to highlight exceptional work created by students in the college’s applied arts programs. This year’s exhibit contains over 60 works that will be displayed in a variety of media and sizes, all of which have been done for classes on campus within the last two years. Students majoring in photography, graphic design, computer art and interior design were able to submit up to three pieces of their choosing and have the opportunity to leave their often-isolated creative spaces and gauge a reaction of their work from the public..

Ralph Masullo, professor of photographic imagery, said that the gallery has proven to be incredibly valuable for the artists in many ways. “When you’re an artist and put your work out, you’re basically putting yourself out,” Masullo said. “For students who tend to be very timid about that, it’s their first experience to be exposing themselves as an artist. It’s a good experience for them. Just standing around and listening to comments from strangers is very helpful.” Sarah Mullen, 22, of Centereach, said that this was her first art exhibit on a college-level, even though she’ll be graduating from SCCC this year with a photography major. Mullen submitted two photos that will eventually be part of a travel photography book she’s been working on this semester as a special project that highlights lesser-known locations on Long Island. One was taken at Avalon Park in Stony Brook and the other at Prosser Pines in Middle Island. The photo titled “Nature’s Tranquility” of stone steps ascending deeper and deeper into a beautiful forest is so mesmerizing that it became the official image for the reception, appearing on all promotional fliers. “It’s nice to have the exposure here,” Mullen said. “Usually, as an artist, all you’d have besides a gallery is the internet, and it’s cool for someone to come physically see your work on the wall. When it’s on the computer, you can still edit it, you can still change things. Once it’s on the wall, that’s it.” One of the most striking photos in the gallery came from Kiera Pipe, 19, of Miller Place. Taken at Peconic River Herb Farm in Riverhead, the photo captures a sundress hung up on a line in between two shutters on the top floor of a rustic and worn-down barn. One ob-

Photo above from SCCC; photo left by Kevin Redding

Kiera Pipe, of Miller Place, had her photo, above, hung up in Suffolk County Community College’s new gallery. Left, photos in the gallery are observed. server said it was haunting and looked almost ghost-like. Pipe, who’s a photographic imagery major, said that she likes to see whether or not her work means something to someone else or provokes an emotion of any kind. Constructive criticism, she said, makes her a better artist. “I’m really new to submitting my work into events like this,” Pipe said. “It’s really interesting to watch other people look at my images, while I’m kind of trying to figure out what they’re thinking. I think it’s really awesome ... it’s a good feeling.” Growing up on the North Shore, she naturally gravitated toward photography, with a specific focus on landscapes.

“I like all the components that go into it,” she said. “Your eye travels in so many different directions when you’re looking at a landscape. [Growing up] on the water, everything always looks so different. It’s the same place and everything, but the shores and the sky changes so much ... it always becomes a different photo.” The exhibit is open through Dec. 14 in the Lyceum Gallery, located at 121 Speonk Riverhead Road on the Eastern Campus in Riverhead. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery is closed on Sundays and holidays (gallery closed from Nov. 24 to 27).

Miller Place fourth-grader sets example for community By Kevin Redding kevin@tbrnewspapers.com Nine-year-old Mia Carvajal may be a new student at Laddie A. Decker Sound Beach School, but she’s already making a name for herself in the community. The caring fourthgrader who moved to Miller Place from Queens this year is one of just nine winners in the recent Suffolk County Marathon Essay Contest. Hosted by Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D), the contest encouraged “the future of the county” to address what they feel is important to society. More than 100 essays from across the county were submitted for review in October. For her hard work, Carvajal was recognized by the Miller Place district’s board of education at a meeting last week. All students involved in the contest were separated by grades (K-2, 3-5, 6-8) and could choose from three different essay topics: veterans appreciation, living a healthy lifestyle and engaging in community activities. Mia — who won in her grade — wrote passionately about what residents can do to raise money for their community and give to those in need. “Mia did an excellent, beautiful job,” said Kim Ledda, her fourth-grade teacher. “Her essay was wonderful and we’re just so proud of her.” Ledda and assistant principal Debra White stood by as Mia accepted a certificate from Superintendent Marianne Cartisano and shook hands with each member of the board. Mia

was visibly shy and quiet but smiling radiantly the whole time. “I was really happy when Mrs. White told me that I won,” she said. When asked by a board member if she likes to write at home, she said that she keeps a journal. Mia’s father Francisco was in attendance and said the family’s very proud of her. “She’s always been very involved in school, always does her homework, and is extremely school-oriented,” he said. It’s also clear that Mia is extremely community oriented and possesses a great deal of generosity when it comes to others. In her essay, she encouraged residents in the community to follow in her family’s footsteps and donate clothes, shoes and toys to churches and centers that help the poor. As Thanksgiving approaches, Mia wrote that it’s important to donate cans of food to provide for others in need. As she put it in her essay: “By providing cans of food you may be saving someone’s life.” She also recommends setting up a lemonade stand in front of a house as a way to raise money for a good cause. “Lemonade stands are not just there to give you a refreshing drink,” she wrote. She even offered a piece of advice to get as many people interested in donating as possible. “I know that many people don’t like plain lemonade,” she writes, “so I think you should make a whole bunch of flavors so more people will come and enjoy your drink and donate.”

Photo by Kevin Redding

Miller Place Superintendent Marianne Cartisano presents Mia with an award as Kim Ledda and debra White look on. Ledda said that at the end of the Suffolk County Marathon that took place in Patchogue Oct. 30, all the essay contest winners — including Mia — were invited up on a bandstand stage to be greeted and recognized by representatives from Suffolk County. “I think that all the recognition she’s gotten from this will be worth more than any monetary gift,” Ledda said. “It’s pretty special to be recognized the way that she has been.”

In an email, Bellone had some words of pride for Mia. “Mia is clearly committed to being involved in her community, helping to make it a better place to live for all residents,” Bellone said. “Thanks to the 100 or more young residents like Mia who participated in this contest, we can see that the future of Suffolk County is in good hands.”

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LEGALS NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL SCHLEIDER; DAWN SCHLEIDER, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on September 14, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on December 13, 2016 at 12:00 p.m., premises known as 134 Tyler Avenue, Miller Place, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200, Section 099.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 034.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $358,821.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 060622/14. Annette Eaderesto, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 573 11/10 4x vbr Notice of formation of Barkley Consulting Group, LLC. Article of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 14, 2016. Office located in Suffolk County. BRL Patent Services, LLC., P.O. Box 309, 29 Chase Rd., Scarsdale, NY 10583 has been designated for service of process. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 596 11/24 6x vbr NOTICE OF RESOLUTION ADOPTED SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Rocky Point Fire District, at a regular meeting thereof, held on November 15, 2016, duly adopted the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and the Town Law of the State of New York, that a sum not to exceed $300,000.00 be expended from the Capital Reserve Fund of said Fire District, for the purpose of acquiring certain real property within the Rocky Point Fire District, to be used for the public purposes of such Fire District, including the costs associated with said acquisition, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is adopted subject to a permissive referendum as provided in the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of the Fire District shall, within ten working days of the adoption of this resolution, publish a notice within the official newspaper of the Fire District setting forth the date of the adoption of the resolution and an abstract of the resolution concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof and that the resolution was adopted subject to a permissive referendum. Dated: November 16, 2016

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE ROCKY POINT FIRE DISTRICT Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York By: EDWIN S. BROOKS Fire District Secretary 604 11/24 1x vbr NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE JOSEPH MACCHIA ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR DONATION OF PROPERTY ON HALSEY MANOR ROAD, MANORVILLE - SCTM NOS. 0200-462.0004.00-002.003, 002.004, 002.005, 002.006 & 002.007 –OWNER: ESTATES OF NICHOLAS AND MARGARET ALIANO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, at a regular meeting thereof held on November 17, 2016, duly adopted a resolution subject to permissive referendum, the purpose and effect of which is to authorize the appropriation of funds from the Joseph Macchia Environmental Preservation Capital Reserve Fund for Donation of Property at Manorville - SCTM Nos. 0200-462.00-04.00-002.003, 002.004, 002.005, 002.006 & 002.007. The subject resolution is available for public inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Brookhaven Town Clerk’s office located at One Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York. Dated: November 17, 2016 At: Farmingville, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN DONNA LENT, TOWN CLERK 612 11/24 1x vbr NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE IV, SEC. 85-29 OF THE BUILDING ZONE ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WILL HOLD A WORKSESSION ON NOVEMBER 28, 2016 (BZA CONFERENCE ROOM – 1ST FLOOR) AT 3:00 P.M. AND A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016 (2ND FLOOR AUDITORIUM) COMMENCING AT 2:00 P.M. AT ONE INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, N.Y. TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: VILLAGE BEACON RECORD 9. Michael Olsen, 52 Culross Dr., Rocky Point, NY. Location: West side Sunrise Dr., 120’ South of Lower Rocky Point Rd., Sound Beach. Applicant requests division of a parcel into 2 plots, “1” & “2”, requiring lot area and lot frontage variances for existing one family dwelling on plot “1”. (0200 03000 0400 005000 & 006000) 10. Michael Olsen, 52 Culross Dr., Rocky Point, NY. Location: West side Sunrise Dr., 210’ South of Lower Rocky Point Rd., Sound Beach. Applicant requests lot area, lot frontage front yard setback and rear

yard variances for proposed one family dwelling on plot “2” 30. Sarah Gladysz, c/o Rowan Permit Expediting, 80 Wedgewood Dr., Coram, NY. Location: North side Calverton Rd. 100’ West of Sound Beach Blvd. (South side Brentwood Rd.), Sound Beach. Applicant requests height variance for existing 6’ high fence located in rear yard on thru lot (Brentwood Rd.); also, side yard & height variances for existing 12.6’ high detached shed with roof over (12’ high permitted). (0200 07300 0800 017000 & 023002) 41. Michael Savino, c/o Andrew Malguarnera, 713 Main St., Port Jefferson, NY. Location: North side Robinson St. 85’ West of Miller Ave., Shoreham. Applicant requests permission for proposed one story residence addition and proposed garage conversion to habitable space creating entire 1st floor area exceeding 1200 sq. ft. (1720 sq. ft.); also, front yard setback variance for proposed wood deck exceeding 4’ x 8’ permitted (5’ x 22’). (0200 0800 0400 015000) CASES WILL BE HEARD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD. PAUL M. DE CHANCE CHAIRMAN 611 11/24 1x vbr NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE JOSEPH MACCHIA ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY ON SHERIDAN ROAD, SHIRLEY - SCTM NO. 0200 -983.30 - 02.00 - 008.000 –OWNER: DONATO GUASTAFERRO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, at a regular meeting thereof held on November 17, 2016, duly adopted a resolution subject to permissive referendum, the purpose and effect of which is to authorize the appropriation of funds from the Joseph Macchia Environmental Preservation Capital Reserve Fund for Acquisition of Property at Shirley - SCTM No. 0200983.30-02.00-008.000. The subject resolution is available for public inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Brookhaven Town Clerk’s office located at One Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York. Dated: November 17, 2016 At: Farmingville, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN DONNA LENT, TOWN CLERK 613 11/24 1x vbr Legal advertisement guidelines Deadline is 12 noon, Friday 1 week prior to publication date. E-mail your text to: legals@tbrnewspapers.com For additional information please call

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Incidents and arrests Nov. 15 – Nov. 20 Bumper cars

A 34-year-old man from Mount Sinai was driving a 1993 Buick on Hallock Avenue in Port Jefferson Station at about 3:30 p.m. Nov. 17 when he was involved in a crash, according to police. Police said he was driving with a suspended license. He was arrested and charged with thirddegree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Dinner time

At Ideal Foodbasket Supermarket in Port Jefferson Station Nov. 16 at about 6:30 p.m., a 45-year-old woman from West Sayville stole assorted food, police said. She was arrested and charged with petit larceny.

Baking in Brookhaven

On Nov. 19 at about 11:30 p.m., a 21-yearold woman from Coram had marijuana while in a Brookhaven Town parking lot, according to police. She was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

Hot wheels

Pilfered ride

A wallet containing cash, gift cards, a license and credit cards was stolen from a purse within a 2006 Mercedes while it was parked outside of a home on Woodstork Drive in Mount Sinai at about 6 p.m. Nov. 19, according to police.

Had heroin

On Nov.19 at about 10:30 p.m., a 37-yearold man from Port Jefferson Station was at the 6th Precinct after he was arrested for outstanding warrants with heroin in his possession. He was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Curious business model

A 38-year-old man from Farmingville stole gold jewelry valued at more than $1,000 belonging to someone else from a home on Willis Avenue in Port Jefferson, then sold it for cash Nov. 18, according to police. He was arrested and charged with fourth-degree grand larceny.

Cracking down

A 24-year-old man from Bellport was driving a 2006 BMW that had been previously reported stolen on Middle Country Road in Centereach at about 3:30 a.m. Nov. 19 when he was pulled over for a traffic violation, according to police. He and a 23-year-old man from Mastic Beach, who was in the passenger seat, were arrested and each charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property.

Near the intersection of Monticello Drive and Randall Road in Shoreham at about 12:30 p.m. Nov. 19, a 45-year-old man from Sound Beach possessed crack cocaine, according to police. Police also determined he was at the location to obtain more of the drug. He was arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and loitering with intent to use a controlled substance.

Drugs and drunk

Store stick-up

At about 4 a.m. Nov. 20, a 34-year-old man from Selden was driving a 2002 Saturn on Middle Country Road in Selden and made a right turn onto Route 112 without signaling, police said. He then failed to maintain his lane, so police pulled him over. Police discovered he was driving under the influence of alcohol and possessed cocaine. He was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Yard work

A leaf blower and chainsaw were stolen from a home on Poplar Court in Miller Place at about 3 p.m. Nov. 18, police said.

Someone entered a stationary store in a shopping center near the intersection of Route 112 and Nesconset Highway in Port Jefferson Station at about 6 p.m. Nov. 19, showed a handgun and demanded cash, according to police. Cash was taken but no injuries were reported, police said.

Clean getaway

A 29-year-old man from Mastic stole two blenders and a vacuum from Target on Pond Path in Centereach at about 4:30 p.m. Nov. 14, according to police. He was arrested and charged with petit larceny. — Compiled by Alex petroski

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A companion animal offers more than just affection By Kevin Redding kevin@tbrnewspapers.com

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Lisa egry and her son Shaun meet companion dog Honey, a yellow lab/golden retriever mix, last year.

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A Setauket woman is doing her part to provide a best friend for someone in need in the form of a black lab/golden retriever puppy named Yucca II. Since late July, Michele Galasso, 50, has been a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions for Independence — a national nonprofit organization that matches highly trained assistance dogs to children and adults with disabilities at no cost to the recipients. And she couldn’t be happier. “It’s wonderful and life affirming,” said Galasso. “I know the power and the beauty and the love that dogs bring to people — it’s an inspiring thing. It feels so good that I can help make that happen for a person.” Ever since Yucca II turned 8 weeks old, it’s been Galasso’s job to take her into her home, raise her, teach her basic commands and socialization skills, and expose her to any and all types of surroundings by the time she leaves after 18 months of standard training. From there, Galasso will return her puppy to CCI’s regional headquarters in Medford, where another six months of more advanced training will take place. Ultimately, if Yucca II passes a rigorous evaluation process based on her different strengths, she can be matched with a person who might need her — a wounded veteran or an abused child, for instance. CCI’s standards for the dogs are exceedingly high, with only about four out of 10 making it through the program, and so the puppy raisers are considered the backbones of the organization. By the time they are fully trained, the dogs know more than 40 commands and be able to perform helpful tasks such as turn lights on and off, open and close doors, pick up dropped items and even help their human get dressed, according to John Bentzinger, CCI’s public relations coordinator. “If you’re someone who wants to have some degree of independence ... on command, these dogs can pick up an item as small as a dime and put it in your lap for you,” he said in a phone interview. “The more puppies being raised, the more people we can serve.” Galasso said she was inspired to get involved with CCI when she met fellow dog lover Caryl Swain, who had been a longtime CCI puppy raiser. It was Swain who encouraged Galasso to attend a puppy training class at CCI, as well as a graduation ceremony. It was this ceremony that sealed the deal for Galasso. “When I saw the individuals with their families receive their new service dogs, I knew that this was the service endeavor I have been searching for,” she said. After a thorough interview process, including a rundown of all of her new responsibilities as a puppy raiser, like taking care of vet bills and food, and a long waiting period, CCI eventually told her to come pick up her puppy on July 29. Galasso said that raising Yucca II is a lot of work but extremely rewarding. Yucca II is well mannered and loves working on her one-word commands, she said. Galasso puts a special yellow cape on Yucca II as she is permitted to go to many public areas that family pets aren’t allowed to, and visits the nearby senior center once a week. To help the puppy adjust to a wide variety of surfaces, Galasso walks her indoors, outdoors, on the grass, in the street, as well as busy areas like Stony Brook Village. She’s also training her not to eat off the floor, in case the person she’ll assist were to drop their medication. Galasso said that Yucca II loves people, especially children. On Halloween, she said Yucca II even sat in the middle of the stairs, which face a storm door with see-through glass only at the top of it, so she could look out and see the kids as they came up in their costumes. “Sometimes I think, ‘Oh, I hope she gets placed with a child,’” Galasso said. “Because she really loves them.” Last year in Mount Sinai, a young man named Shaun Egry — who suffers from cerebral palsy — was matched with an assistance dog from CCI. His mother Lisa said that they’ve been involved with CCI since 2004 and received their first dog in 2007 when Shaun was just 10 years old, confined to a wheelchair and in need of a friend. She said the dogs have not only helped him physically, but emotionally too. “He went from not speaking in public and being kind of

embarrassed and ashamed to being very outgoing, and now he talks so much that he just doesn’t stop anymore,” said Lisa Egry. “It’s just a big confidence builder, and gave him what he needs to not feel so self-conscious of his disability.” As a puppy raiser, Galasso knows that the toughest part of the job will be returning Yucca II back to headquarters, which she’ll have to do in February 2018. But it’s been stressed by CCI that a majority of the dogs are deemed unsuitable to be matched with anybody and, in that case, are then offered back to the puppy raisers as pets. Of course Galasso would be thrilled to bring Yucca II in permanently, she said, but she has faith that the puppy has what it takes to make it. “My hope is that she succeeds through all her training and becomes an assistance dog,” said Galasso. “She’s a very special pup: She has a very sweet, easygoing temperament, she’s highly motivated to learn and she’s in excellent health. I just feel very strongly about the good that she can do for someone.”

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Taking the plunge Photos by Bob Savage

Clockwise from left, Long Islanders flocked to Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai, dressing up and gathering together with teams to jump in and out of the cold waters as part of the Town of Brookhaven’s seventh annual Polar Plunge Nov. 19. The event raises money to help fund local Special Olympics athletes.

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Budget Review Office, Leg. Trotta, warn of financial doom for Suffolk By Alex Petroski alex@tbrnewspapers.com Suffolk County’s nearly $3 billion budget for 2017 is waiting to be signed on the desk of County Executive Steve Bellone (D) after it was approved with several amendments by the Legislature Nov. 9. But legislators, Moody’s Investors Service and the director of the Budget Review Office for the Legislature have reported the county’s financial situation is dire. The Legislature approved amendments to Bellone’s budget by an 11-7 vote. The Public Health Nursing Bureau, the Tobacco Education and Control Program and increased funding for overtime in the Sheriff’s Office were among the beneficiaries of the Legislature’s amendments. Legislator for the 13th District, Rob Trotta (R- Fort Salonga), was among the seven who voted against the budget. He notably called for the resignations of Bellone and District Attorney Tom Spota (D) earlier this year for their roles in the promotion of former county police commissioner, James Burke, who in February pleaded guilty to charges of a civil rights violation and conspiracy to obstruct justice. “The county finances are in total shambles,” Trotta said during an interview in his Smithtown office Nov. 15. “[The other legislators are] sticking their head in the sand. They’re not addressing the real problems. No one wants to address the problems. You need colossal change.” Trotta’s primary concern is contractual pension and pay increases for county police officers. The former county police detective likened Suffolk’s current financial situation as treating a scratch on an arm that is hemorrhaging blood due to a severed hand. The county and the Police Benevolent Association agreed on the current contract which runs from 2011 to 2018. Trotta estimated for every 200 cops that retire, it could cost the county more than $60 million. “We need to generate businesses and growth, but we can’t afford to,” he said. Robert Lipp, director of the county legislature’s Budget Review Office, expressed many of the same concerns Trotta had in his assessment of the county budget. “How are we able to provide services at needed levels when facing a structural deficit that is far in excess of $100 million in each of the past several years? It is a conundrum,” Lipp said in a letter accompanying his review of the budget in October. “The short answer is that the county’s structural deficit is increasingly driving our decisions. As a result, some initiatives, that may be considered crucial, are funded without regard for our ability to pay, while others are funded at less than needed lev-

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legislator rob trotta (r-Fort salonga) believes suffolk County’s dire financial straights can be traced back to campaign promises made by County executive steve Bellone (D), specifically regarding the county’s contract with the police department. els because of our deficit position.” The budget included $26.7 million in revenue from short-term bonds to pay for sick days, vacation days and terminal pay for the police but the measure was rejected by legislators in a bipartisan vote, though the county must still fullfill its contractual requirement with the police department. “The county sets a bad precedent when paying for operating expenses with borrowing,” the assessment said. The credit rating entity Moody’s Investors Service has projected a negative credit rating outlook for the county due to outstanding debt and a reliance on borrowing. The budget actually calls for the collection of $2 million less in property taxes than the maximum allowed by New York State’s tax-levy increase cap. But about $50 million in increased fee revenue from various government services is included in the 2017 operating budget, in addition to more than $42 million in increases already enacted in 2016, according the Budget Review Office. “In light of the size of the structural deficit, in spite of the large sums of recurring revenue that some of these fees bring

Budget Review Office key points: • $26.7 million in bonds for police terminal, sick and vacation pay rejected by legislators, commitment still needs to be covered • 10 county bus routes eliminated to save $4 million annually • 2016 and 2017 administrative fee increases total over $90 million • State property tax cap allows for an increase of an additional $2 mllion more than included in 2017 operating budget

in, we are still unable to make a dent in the those who approved the budget, though he structural deficit,” the letter from the Bud- said he also sees potentially difficult times get Review Office said. “That being said, ahead. He voted in favor of the police consome of these fees have been met with a tract, and he called the decision a “tug of great deal of criticism, including the false war” between the need for additional revalarm program, the $300 mortgage fee, enue and public safety. “I think once again the budget defithe 1-percent administrative processing fee on all contract agencies and the red-light nitely was very difficult because of the substantial structural deficit we have,” he camera program, to name a few.” The county executive responded to con- said. “We were able to maintain services to pass the budget this cerns with Suffolk’s financyear, but we’re getting to es in an emailed statement a point where we’re going through spokeswoman to have to make some diffiVanessa Baird-Streeter: cult cuts … we still are fac“We always remain ing a long-term challenge open if people have ideas where at some point we’re to save money. Our simple going to have to make difgoal is to meet our obligaficult decisions.” tion to the Suffolk County Legislator for the 6th Distaxpayers. This is a tight trict Sarah Anker (D-Mount budget. But it is a fair budSinai), was among those get, which protects taxpaywho voted in favor of the ers, prioritizes critical areas — Rob Trotta County Executive’s budget. and avoids draconian cuts “The budget is a beast — it’s frustratto important services. We will hold the line on taxes, but we will also continue to ing,” she said in a phone interview. “We’re do everything we can to ensure the safety getting hit with different challenges. I’ll do of Suffolk County residents and make the everything in my power to keep the budget critical investments in growing our econo- as balanced as possible.” Anker agreed with Trotta in suggesting my and protecting water quality.” The assessment from the Budget Re- it would behoove the county and its finanview Office did project an increase of cial outlook to consider revisiting the conrevenue from sales taxes, which makes tract with the police department, though up more than half of the county’s total not at the expense of public safety. She revenue and is an indication of an uptick added the county’s deficit and borrowing in the economy. However, the office’s as- habits are concerning. “There needs to be more negotiation sessment warned sales tax revenue can be volatile, and increases can’t be assumed with the county police, definitely,” she said. Legislator for the 5th District, Kara Hahn going forward. William “Doc” Spencer (D-Centerport), (D-Setauket) voted to approve Bellone’s budlegislator for the 18th District, was among get. She couldn’t be reached for comment.

‘The county finances are in shambles… [The other legislators are] sticking their head in the sand. They’re not addressing the real problems.’

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Photo from Sarah Anker’s office

Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker, on right, presented certificates of achievement to Shoreham-Wading River’s AP Scholars.

Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai) attended Shoreham-Wading River’s board of education meeting to honor 31 high school seniors who earned the title of Advanced Placement Scholar. Certificates of achievement were awarded to Denis Aglagul, Alex Angerman, Murray Cento, Ryan Condon, Joseph Desiderio, Daniel Gass, Alexandra Hays, Haley Lindell, Tyler Offutt, Jennifer Searing, Matthew Simonetti, Michelle Steele, Jalen Wright, Courtney Wrigley, Alexander Bettenhauser, Keyi Chen, Erin Choinski, Paige Ekert, Kyle Higgins, Samantha Higgins, Melissa Manzello, Shannon McGarr, Lindsey McKenna, Nicholas Panzarino, Sarah Scarbrough, Shoaib Syed, Ryan Zukowski, Meaghan Carroll, Anthony Peraza, Ryan Radonavitch and Rohin McIntosh. To earn recognition as an AP Scholar, students are required to score a 3.0 or higher on three or more AP exams.

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During the lesson, students discussed how black holes are created, differences between white dwarfs and neutron stars and theories of relativity.

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Baking for a cause: Rocky Point Middle School’s Community Service Club members rolled up their sleeves and put their baking skills to the test as they created more than 90 loaves of pumpkin bread for the Thanksgiving baskets for St. Anthony’s Church in Rocky Point.

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As part of Science Unplugged, offered through Stony Brook University’s Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, Rocky Point students in Jack Nielsen’s astronomy class learned about the mysteries of space during a guest lecture with NASA solar system ambassador and Ph.D. candidate Ahmad Malik.

“We’re excited to be participating in the program,” said Aaron Factor, Rocky Point director of math, science, and technology. “It gives the students the opportunity to speak with professionals from the field, ask them about their research, and familiarize themselves with what it means to be a research scientist.”

Banking on it Gold Coast Bank has hired Grace Manfredi, of Wading River, as assistant treasurer and loan administrator for the banks’s headquarters branch in Islandia. Manfredi was a loan operations specialist at Bridgehampton National Bank in Center Moriches. “She brings with her a wealth of experience in the banking industry that will be a great benefit to our customers,” Gold Coast Bank Chairman and Chief Executive John Tsunis said of Manfredi. “We look forward to many years of working with her.” Gold Coast Bank has branches in Mineola, Huntington, Farmingdale, East Setauket, Southampton and at its Islandia headquarters.

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above, Chris Gray cuts inside to move the ball downfield. Below, Kevin Cutinella scrambles in the pocket after avoiding a sack.

Wildcats win third straight county championship title By Bill landon On the back of senior Chris Gray, who rushed for 341 yards with four touchdowns for Shoreham-Wading River’s football team, the Wildcats brought home their third consecutive county championship, with a 36-21 win over Babylon Nov. 19. “I’ve just gotta thank my linemen, they got me to the second level,” Gray said. “I was able to shake off some defensemen. I was just doing my job.” The running back helped his team seal the deal when he followed blocks from senior tight end Ethan Wiederkehr and senior tackle Dean Stalzer into the second, before spinning around a Babylon defensive back to score a 15-yard touchdown with 7:26 left to play in the game. His fourth touchdown gave ShorehamWading River a 13-point lead before a crowd of more than 2,600 at Stony Brook University’s LaValle Stadium. The two-time defending Long Island champion Wildcats (9-2) move on to face Seaford (11-0) for the Long Island title at LaValle Stadium Nov. 27 at 4:30 p.m. Gray said there was some extra motivation for the team to take home the win after Babylon snapped Shoreham-Wading River’s 25-game win streak. “That one’s been hanging over our heads,” Gray said.

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He got the game started when he found the end zone on a 32-yard run six minutes into the Division IV matchup against previously undefeated Babylon. Junior kicker Tyler McAuley’s extra point was good. Babylon answered with a 65-yard kickoff return to Shoreham-Wading River’s 28-yard line, and scored a touchdown on the next play. Babylon quarterback Scott Sasso threw a strike to wide receiver Shaun Kaminski in stride with just over four minutes remaining

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‘It’s just a blessing to be in this situation. We came out here with something to prove.’ — Ethan Wiederkehr Photos by Bill Landon

Clockwise from above, the Shoreham-Wading River football team dethroned previously undefeated Babylon for the program’s third consecutive county title; head coach Matt Millheiser celebrates the win; Chris Gray rushes in the final touchdown of the game; and Daniel Cassidy reaches to make a catch.

in the opening quarter. The extra-point attempt failed, leaving the Wildcats up 7-6. Shoreham-Wading River senior quarterback Kevin Cutinella, on a keeper, ran the ball in from 11 yards out for the Wildcats’ next score and, with McAuley’s foot, the team edged ahead 14-6. But the lead didn’t last long. Babylon’s Kaminski stretched out into the end zone next with a one-handed catch, and a hurryup offense helped the Panthers complete a 2-point conversion that tied the game, 14-14, heading into halftime. “This was a long, hard-fought year,” Shoreham-Wading River head coach Matt Millheiser said. “We had a lot of ups and downs with Babylon breaking the streak earlier in the year. [Three] weeks later we lose to Elwood-John Glenn and, to be honest, the guys were down.”

But the team used that loss as motivation to make a statement when it counted most. Despite Babylon opening the second half with a 51-yard kickoff return, taking the ball to the Wildcats’ 39-yard line, the team fumbled the ball on the second play from scrimmage, and Shoreham-Wading River recovered it. Gray got the call, bounced off would-be tacklers, broke free down the right sideline and went 40 yards for a touchdown on his team’s first possession of the third quarter, to give the Wildcats the lead. Babylon got the ball deep in its own territory and went to work in the air, but senior wingback Joe Miller stepped in front of Sasso’s pass for an interception and 13-yard return. Gray scored on a 10yard run to extend the lead, 28-14. “Chris Gray has phenomenal athletic ability with a great sense of where he is on the field and he’s got the heart of a lion,” Millheiser said. “He carried us in some of those moments in the middle of the season when were down. As we got better, Kevin Cutinella stepped up and was a second threat for us, which took a little pressure off Chris and I can’t say enough about the two of them.” Babylon showed why it was the No.1seeded team this postseason when Kaminski jetted down the right sideline, caught a pass in stride and ran the ball into the end zone untouched. With the point after, Babylon trailed 28-21 heading into the final quarter. After a sustained drive, Gray completed his spin move leading to the touchdown and, with McAuley’s extra-point attempt missing, the Wildcats had a 34-21 lead. Gray, a threat on both sides of the ball, jumped in front of a Babylon pass play as an outside linebacker for the pick, and the Wildcats went back on offense with 4:23 left in regulation.

Shoreham Wading River marched the ball downfield to Babylon’s 8-yard line for a first and goal, but turned over the ball on downs. On the ensuing play from scrimmage, Sasso dropped back to pass, but was overwhelmed by a Wildcats blitz. He was tackled in his own end zone by senior fullback Chris Sheehan for a safety to fall behind 36-21. “It’s unbelievable — it’s just a blessing to be in this situation,” Wiederkehr said of the win. “We came out here with something to prove … we knew we were going to get their best fight, so it’s just awesome to get the ‘W.’” Immediately following the safety, Babylon kicked off with 48 seconds on the clock, and Shoreham-Wading River held on as the clock wound down. “It’s different every time we win, but this one was more surreal because it’s my senior year,” Cutinella said. “It was a crazy

experience to come out here for the third time. We’re all grateful for it, and proud of what we’ve done all season.”

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â&#x20AC;˘ Garage Sales â&#x20AC;˘ Tag Sales â&#x20AC;˘ Announcements â&#x20AC;˘ Antiques & Collectibles â&#x20AC;˘ Automobiles/Trucks /Rec. Vehicles â&#x20AC;˘ Finds under $50 â&#x20AC;˘ Health/Fitness/Beauty â&#x20AC;˘ Merchandise â&#x20AC;˘ Personals â&#x20AC;˘ Novenas â&#x20AC;˘ Pets/Pet Services â&#x20AC;˘ Professional Services â&#x20AC;˘ Schools/Instruction/Tutoring â&#x20AC;˘ Wanted to Buy â&#x20AC;˘ Employment â&#x20AC;˘ Appliance Repairs â&#x20AC;˘ Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Computer Services â&#x20AC;˘ Electricians â&#x20AC;˘ Financial Services â&#x20AC;˘ Furniture Repair â&#x20AC;˘ Handyman Services â&#x20AC;˘ Home Decorating â&#x20AC;˘ Home Improvement â&#x20AC;˘ Lawn & Landscaping â&#x20AC;˘ Painting/Wallpaper â&#x20AC;˘ Plumbing/Heating â&#x20AC;˘ Power Washing â&#x20AC;˘ Roofing/Siding â&#x20AC;˘ Tree Work â&#x20AC;˘ Window Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Real Estate â&#x20AC;˘ Rentals â&#x20AC;˘ Sales â&#x20AC;˘ Shares â&#x20AC;˘ Co-ops â&#x20AC;˘ Land â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial Property â&#x20AC;˘ Out of State Property â&#x20AC;˘ Business Opportunities

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CHIMNEY SWEEP WANTED for home with 2 fireplaces. Three Village Area. 631-751-7840 Evenings. ENTRY LEVEL HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Career. Get Trained, Get Certified, Get Hired! Bulldozers, Backhoes & Excavators. Immediate Lifetime job placement. VA Benefits. fits.866-362-6497. FOOD SERVICE PJ FERRY Seeks SNACK BAR ASSOCIATES to work on-board. FT/PT, 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. FRONT DESK ASSISTANT, F/T, Medical Assistant F/T. Benefits including Medical, Dental, Optical, 401K Profit Sharing Plan, Paid Vacations/Sick Days. Please fax resume to 631-928-9246 FRONT DESK/ASSISTANT TO DOCTOR Alternative Healthcare Office. Hauppauge. Phones/filing/scheduling, interaction w/patients. Must be flexible. M-W-F, 3-7:30pm, Sat. 8:30am-5:00pm. Call 631-897-0299 GALLERY ASSOCIATE P/T Local non-profit seeks a person to act as registrar for art gallery/gift shop. For complete information, please see the Employment Display section.

JUST KIDS EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER is currently seeking Teacher assistants & teacher aides to work with preschoolers. Will provide reimbursement for trainings towards Teacher Assistant Certification. See complete information in our Employment Display ads.

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PUBLISHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EMPLOYMENT NOTICE: All employment advertising in this newspaper is subject to section 296 of the human rights law which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sex, age or arrest conviction record or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Title 29, U.S. Code Chap 630, excludes the Federal Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. from the age discrimination provisions. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for employment which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that employment offerings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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High School Diploma At least 18 years of age Government issued identification 3 references

Well established, loyal account base to start with and build from in prime market on Suffolk’s North Shore Outstanding multi-media product line includes: PRINT PROGRAMS with community newspapers, seasonal guides and specialty publications. DIGITAL STRATEGY with web design, e-commerce, mobile web design, social media services and video.

If you are a good communicator, energetic, and you want to earn a good living, please call Kathryn at 631.751.7744 or email kjm@tbrnewspapers.com

Contact Information

631-924-0008 Brenda Logan Email: mijobs@optonline.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2016 • THE VILLAGE BEACON RECORD • PAGE A19

S E R V IC E S Carpet

Fences

Carpet Cleaning Specials! Deals you can’t refuse! CLEAN QUEST High quality service at reasonable prices. See Display ad in Home Services. 631-828-5452.

SMITHPOINT FENCE. Storm Damage Repairs. Wood, Chainlink, PVC, Stockade. Free Estimates. 70 Jayne Blvd., PJS Lic./Ins. 631-743-9797 www.smithpointfence.com.

Cleaning

Floor Services/Sales

ENJOY COMING HOME TO A CLEAN HOUSE! Attention to detail is our priority. We promise you peace of mind. Excellent References. Serving the Three Village Area. Call Jacquie or Joyce 631-871-9457, 631-886-1665

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

Clean Ups LET STEVE DO IT Clean-ups, yards, basements, whole house, painting, tree work, local moving and anything else. Totally overwhelmed? Call Steve @ 631-745-2598, leave message.

Decks DECKS ONLY BUILDERS & DESIGNERS Of Outdoor Living By Northern Construction of LI, Inc. Decks, Patios/Hardscapes, Pergolas, Outdoor Kitchens & Lighting. Since 1995. Lic/Ins. 3rd Party Financing Available. 105 Broadway, Greenlawn 631-651-8478 www.DecksOnly.com

Furniture/Restoration/ Repairs REFINISHING & RESTORATION Antiques restored, repairing recane, reupholstery, touchups kitchen, front doors, 40 yrs exp, SAVE$$$, free estimates. Vincent Alfano 631-286-1407

Gutters/Leaders GREG TRINKLE PAINTING & GUTTER CLEANING Powerwashing, window washing, staining. Neat, reliable, 25 years experience. Free Estimates. Lic/Ins.#31398-H 631-331-0976

Handyman Services

FARRELL ELECTRIC Serving Suffolk for over 40 years All types electrical work, service changes, landscape lighting, automatic standby generators. 631-928-0684

JOHN’S A-1 HANDYMAN SERVICE *Crown moldings* Wainscoting/raised panels. Kitchen/Bathroom Specialist. Painting, windows, finished basements, ceramic tile. All types repairs. Dependable craftsmanship. Reasonable rates. Lic/Ins. #19136-H. 631-744-0976 c.631 697-3518

GREENLITE ELECTRIC, INC. Repairs, installations, motor controls, PV systems. Piotr Dziadula, Master Electrician. Lic. #4694-ME/Ins. 631-331-3449

THE TOOLMAN HANDYMAN SERVICES Fix it! Build it! Change it! Repair it! Paint it! The big name in small jobs, lic#-454612-H & insured Call 928-1811.

POWERPRO GENERATORS is a full service generator company specializing in Generator installations, service and monitoring for any Home or Business. Call 631-567-2700 www.powerprogenerators.com

Housesitting Services

SOUNDVIEW ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING Prompt * Reliable * Professional. Residential/Commercial, Free Estimates. Ins/Lic#41579-ME. Owner Operator 631-828-4675 See our Display Ad in the Home Services Directory

MEIGEL HOME IMPROVEMENT Extensions, dormers, roofing, windows, siding, decks, kitchens, baths, tile, etc. 631-737-8794 Licensed in Suffolk 26547-H and Nassau H18F5030000. Insured.

Electricians

MATURES ADULT Looking for 4-6 months house sitting or house share position Three Village/Port Jeff area, immediate. 631-338-5258

Home Improvement

Place your ad today Call 631.751.7663 or 631.331.1154 Home Improvement

Lawn & Landscaping

BUDGET BLINDS Thousands of window coverings. Hunter-Douglas Showcase Dealer

LANDSCAPES UNLIMITED FALL CLEAN-UPS Property Clean-ups, Tree Removal, Pruning, Landscape Construction, Maintenance, Thatching & Aeration. Free Estimates. Commercial/Residential Steven Long Lic.#36715-H/Ins. 631-675-6685

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631-766-5758 Huntington 631-766-1276 Port Jefferson 631-329-8663 Hamptons Celebrating Our 10 Year Anniversary DUMPSTERS 10-40 YARDS, Bobcat service, no job too big/small, fully licensed and insured, serving all of Suffolk, Islandwide Industrial Services inc. 631-563-6719,516-852-5686. PRS CARPENTRY No job too small. Hanging a door, building a house, everything in-between. Custom cabinets, windows roofing/siding/decks. POWER WASHING. Serving North Shore 40 years. Lic/Ins. 631-744-9741 SUPER HANDYMAN DTA CONTRACTING WE CAN FIX OR BUILD ANYTHING. Kitchens/Baths, Tile Flooring, Doors, Windows/Moulding, Painting; Interior/Exterior, All credit cards accepted. Senior discount. daveofalltrades @yahoo.com 631-745-9230 Lic#-37878-H/Ins THREE VILLAGE HOME IMPROVEMENT Serving the community for over 30 years. See ad in Home Service Directory. Rich Beresford, 631-689-3169

Home Repairs/ Construction FULL SERVICE HOME REMODELING serving Nassau and Suffolk Counties, kitchens, bathrooms, siding, roofing, commercial, extensions, decks, complete renovations, general contracting and much more. Wickman Constructions Inc. Call free estimate 631-846-8811. LONG HILL CARPENTRY 40 years experience All phases of home improvement. Old & Historic Restorations. Lic.#H22336/Ins. 631-751-1764 longhill7511764@aol.com

Lawn & Landscaping LANDCRAFTERS Landscape & Lawn Service. Shrub Pruning, Weeding, Mulch, Dethatching, Aeration, Seeding, Weekly Maintenance. Free estimates. Lic/Ins. 631-751-3376. E-Mail landcrafters@optonline.net

SETAUKET LANDSCAPE & DESIGN Stone Driveways/Walkways, Walls/Stairs/Patios/Masonry, Brickwork/Repairs Land Clearing/Drainage,Grading/Excavating. Plantings/Mulch, Rain Gardens Steve Antos, 631-689-6082 www.setauketlandscape.com.Serving Three Villages SWAN COVE LANDSCAPING Lawn Maintenance, Cleanups, Shrub/Tree Pruning, Removals. Landscape Design/Installation, Ponds/Waterfalls, Stone Walls. Firewood. Free estimates. Lic/Ins.631-689-8089

Legal Services JANET O’HANLON ATTORNEY AT LAW Offering “Estate Planning and Administration; Commercial and Residential Real Estate” Over 23 years experience. 631-928-8000. E-mail, johanlon@winklerkurtz.com

Masonry Carl Bongiorno Landscape/Mason Contractor All phases masonry work: stone walls, patios, poolscapes. All phases of Landscaping Design. Theme Gardens. Residential & Commercial. Lic/Ins. 631-928-2110

Painting/Spackling/ Wallpaper ALL PRO PAINTING Interior/Exterior. PowerWashing, Staining, Wallpaper Removal. Free estimates. Lic/Ins #19604HI. 631-696-8150, Nick BOB’S PAINTING SERVICE 25 Years Experience Interior/Exterior Painting, Spackling, Staining, Wallpaper Removal,Powerwashing. Free Estimates. Lic/Ins. #17981, 631-744-8859 COUNTY-WIDE PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Painting/Staining. Quality workmanship. Living/Serving 3 Village Area Over 25 Years. Lic#37153-H. 631-751-8280

Painting/Spackling/ Wallpaper JAY A. SPILLMANN PAINTING CO. Over 30 years in business. Spackling/Taping, Wallpaper removal. Quality prep work. Interior/Exterior. Lic. #17856-H/Ins. 631-331-3712, 631-525-2206 JOSEPH WALTZ PAINTING Interior/Exterior, Paper Removal, Powerwashing. Owner Operated since 1981. Comm/Res. Neat and Reliable. Lic/Ins. Lic# 26603-H. 631-473-2179 LaROTONDA PAINTING & DESIGN Interior/exterior, sheetrock repairs, taping/spackling, wallpaper removal, Faux, decorative finishings. Free estimates. Lic.#53278-H/Ins. Ross LaRotonda 631-689-5998 WORTH PAINTING “PAINTING WITH PRIDE” Interiors/exteriors. Faux finishes, power-washing, wallpaper removal, sheetrock tape/spackling, carpentry/trimwork. Lead paint certified. References. Free estimates. Lic./Ins. SINCE 1989 Ryan Southworth, 631-331-5556

Plumbing/Heating DOUGLAS FERRI PLUMBING & HEATING Lic/Ins. All types of work, small repairs receive special attention. Free estimates, reasonable rates. 631-265-8517

Power Washing EXTERIOR CLEANING SPECIALISTS Roof cleaning, pressure washing/softwashing, deck restorations, gutter maintenance. Squeaky Clean Property Solutions 631-387-2156 www.SqueakyCleanli.com SUNLITE PRESSURE WASHING Roofs, Cedar Shakes, Vinyl Siding, Cedar Planks, Patios, Decks. Reasonable rates. 30 years in business Lic.27955-H/Ins. 631-281-1910

Tree Work ABOVE ALL TREE SERVICE WILL BEAT ALL Competitors Rates Quality Work at Lowest Prices! *Removal, *Land Clearing. *Large Tree Specialists. Pruning, Topping, Stump Grinding $10 & Up. Bucket Truck, Emergency Service. Lic. #33122-H. & Insured. Located Exit 62 LIE. 631-928-4544 www.abovealltree.com

Tree Work ARBOR-VISTA TREE CARE Complete Tree care service devoted to the care of trees. Maintenance pruning, waterview work, sun-trimming, elevating, pool areas, storm thinning, large tree removal, stump grinding. Wood chips. Lic#18902HI. Free estimates. 631-246-5377 CLOVIS AXIOM, INC. Expert Tree Removal. Pruning, Planting & Transplanting. Insect/Disease Management. Bamboo Containment and Removal. 631-751-4880 clovisaxiom@gmail.com EASTWOOD TREE & LANDSCAPE, INC. Experts in tree care and landscaping. Serving Suffolk County for 25 years. Lic.#35866H/Ins. 631-928-4070 eastwoodtree.com GOT BAMBOO? Bamboo Containment & Removal Services with Guaranteed Results! Free Estimate and Site Analysis Report. Serving All of Long Island. 631-316-4023, www.GotBamboo.com KOCH TREE SERVICES Certified Arborists. National Accredited Tree Care Company. Fertilization, Firewood, Pruning, Removals, Organic Spray Programs, Tick Control. CALL NOW! 631-473-4242 www.kochtreeservice.com Lic#25598-H Insured NORTHEAST TREE EXPERTS, INC. Expert Pruning, Stump Grinding, Careful Removals. Tree/Shrub Fertilization. Disease/Insect Management. Certified Arborists. Insured/Lic#24,512-HI. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. 631-751-7800 www.northeasttree.com SUNBURST TREE EXPERTS Since 1974, our history of customer satisfaction is second to none. Pruning/removals/planting, plant health care. Certified Arborist on every job guaranteed. Unsplit firewood For Sale by the truckload. Bonded employees. Lic/Ins. #8864HI 631-744-1577

Window Cleaning SUNLITE WINDOW WASHING Residential. Interior/Exterior. “Done the old fashioned way.” Also powerwashing/gutters. Reasonable rates. 30 years in business Lic.27955-H/Ins. 631-281-1910

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OpiniOn Editorial

Letters to the editor

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Turkey is not the only thing the TBR staff is thankful for this year.

Many reasons to give thanks As we approach Thanksgiving our editorial staff want to reflect on what reasons, small and big, we have to be thankful for this year.

Victoria Espinoza, editor of the Times of Huntington and Times of Smithtown

I’m thankful for my immigrant father, who came from Colombia and chose to make a life in the United States, thus giving me a life here. I’m thankful for my mother who married that Colombian “nutjob” and raised me right because she’s one hell of a woman. And most importantly I’m thankful for my Xbox, which is one of the most beautiful inventions ever made and I will never live without one again and I love it.

Desirée Keegan, managing editor, sports editor, editor of The Village Beacon Record

I’m thankful for a great World Series, especially with the Chicago Cubs coming out on top; Vice President Joe Biden’s memes that provide much-needed pick-me-ups; and John Mayer’s “Room for Squares” album.

Donna Newman, editor of the Village Times Herald

I am thankful for my grandchildren because they are the best! Max, Arlo, Ellis and Henry bring me more joy than anyone could imagine; reasonably good health because it makes life so much more enjoyable as the years go by; and opportunities that fall into your lap at unexpected moments that keep you on your toes and encourage you to grow.

Alex Petroski, editor of the Port Times Record

I’m thankful for my mom’s stuffing and mashed potatoes; that since I replaced Elana Glowatz as the editor of the Port Times Record it hasn’t yet burst into flames; and Jacob DeGrom.

Kevin Redding, reporter

I’m thankful for my lovely girlfriend and supportive family, my new job at this excellent paper and popcorn.

Letters …

We welcome your letters. They should be no longer than 400 words and may be edited for length, libel, style and good taste. We do not publish anonymous letters. Please include a phone number and address for confirmation. Email letters to desiree@tbrnewspapers.com or mail them to The Village Beacon Record, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733.

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To liberals: You lost, get over it I have seen such a bunch of cry babies and sore losers as both of you we are getting rid of a president who had divided this country more than any other president in history. The news media and most cable TV channels did not cover the news and showed their true bias.

Black Lives Matter has called for the killing of police officers. The urban communities for the past 60 years have been ruled by the liberals and Democrats and have totally been destroyed. The liberals and Democrats will not allow school choice or charter schools. Trump has never said anything

against the gay community. All we see are lies and scare tactics from people like you. You lost, the country has spoken.

David Jacobsen South Setauket

To those who voted for Donald Trump Let me start by saying that I did not vote for Mr. Trump but I very much hope that he will be an excellent president. I hope that most Americans did not vote for him because of his racist and sexist language and actions, but rather in spite of them. Nonetheless, I feel compelled to share recent stories of hatred committed by and on fellow Americans that can only be attributed to Mr. Trump’s rise to power. • Lehigh Valley, PA: high school students yelling gay slurs and Nwords in the halls, calling black students cotton pickers using “Heil Hitler” salutes.

• Santa Monica, CA: Gay man beaten and sent to hospital. • Brooklyn: Man passes a woman Muslim wearing scarf, says “Your time is up sweetie.” • Plano East High School, TX: group of boys rip off a girl’s hijab. • Shasta High School Redding, CA: White students hand out “deportation letters” to Latino students. • Wellsville: Baseball dugout spray painted “Make America White Again” with swastika. These are but a small sample of the hateful actions reported in the first 24 hours after Trump was announced president-elect. I worry that this is only the beginning.

I hope that many of you who supported Mr. Trump are as nauseated by these actions as I am, and I hope you will join me in fighting this hatred. We must display and acknowledge the inherent worth and dignity of every human being, regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, etc. We must heed the golden rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. We should celebrate the diversity among us. May kindness prevail over hatred.

Jaymie Meliker Port Jefferson

In response to a concerned immigrant With a firm reliance on the protection of divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor. In response to Mr. Espinoza’s unhappiness with our nation in which he resides (letter Nov. 10, “An immigrant’s reaction to the

presidential results”), allow me to quote: “I am still puzzled over how I feel about belonging to a place that I can call home, while haven’t really felt patriotic here” while looking for a better future. With the dilemma of a “better future,” I would suggest Mr. Espinoza revisits the land of his

birth, Colombia, and compare our “land of the free and the home of the brave.” America may not be perfect, but we are a far better nation than all others. Common sense: Don’t bite the hand that feeds you. God bless America.

Leonard Henderson Port Jefferson

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OpiniOn A naughty and nice Thanksgiving list

’m going to blend the holidays, and make a naughty and a nice list of those things for which I’m thankful. I’ll start with the nice. I’m thankful for inspirational teachers. Every day, some teachers devote so much time and energy to their work that they ignite a passion for learning, a curiosity or a determination in their students that has the potential to pay dividends for decades. An inspired student reflects and emanates an educational light that, By Daniel Dunaief in turn, can have a multiplier effect, encouraging their siblings, their friends and even their parents to learn and grow. I’m thankful for the police who

D. None of the above

patrol our streets and who protect and serve us. They can and do tackle everything from delivering a baby on the Long Island Expressway to racing toward reports of someone with a weapon. I’m also thankful for the firefighters, who rescue people trapped in burning buildings and who suffer through cold wind, rain and snow while doing their job. I’m thankful for all the soldiers who, regardless of which president is in office, accept their responsibility and protect America’s interests wherever they serve. I’m thankful for the scientists who dedicate themselves, tirelessly, to the pursuit of basic knowledge about everything from quarks and neutrinos, to the researchers who are on a mission to cure cancer, to understand autism, or to defeat fungi or viruses that threaten the quality and quantity of our lives. I’m thankful for the sanitation workers who appear during the wee hours

of the morning, clear out our garbage and move on to the next house. I’m thankful for the First Amendment. I’m grateful that our Founding Fathers decided we have the right not to remain silent. Our constitution guarantees us the kind of free speech that allows us to express our views, even if those opinions are contrary to those of our government or our neighbors. OK, here’s the nasty list. I’m thankful for the Internet, which prevents anyone from being wrong about anything, ever. Well, information on the Internet may also be inaccurate, but who cares? If it’s there and we repeat it, at least we’re echoing something someone else wrote, even if that person is an 8-year-old who is just learning to type and is posting something that looks like it could be right. I’m thankful for all those people who honk at me when I don’t hit the accelerator the moment the light turns green. They remind me I should be efficient for all of our sakes and that I could be doing something much more

important, like looking up stuff on the Internet rather than sitting at a light. I’m thankful I can roll my eyes in my head. How else could I deal with those events around me that I find insufferable, from listening to our political leaders rip into each other to engaging in arguments with people who know better and can show me all the information they use to back up their arguments on the Internet. I’m thankful for the rain and the cold and the snow. OK, so this is in between a naughty and nice one, because I believe varied weather presents something for everyone. Sure, people don’t tend to like it when the temperature falls too far, but I enjoy the cold. Besides, the winter provides a contrast to seasonable weather. Finally, I’m thankful for prognosticators of all types, including the recent ones who seemed so sure of themselves about the results of the election. They are a reminder that sure things don’t exist in any arena, even those with a preponderance of pontificators.

Differing opinions across the Thanksgiving table

hanksgiving is arriving at the right time. With so much to be thankful for, it should be hard to remember one’s passions about the outcome of the recent presidential election. Yet there is talk about families who are calling off their Thanksgiving reunions around grandma’s richly laden table because they don’t want to talk politics with relatives who were on the “other” side. By Leah S. Dunaief What a travesty, as if anything were more important or enduring than the safety net of family. People have a right to think differently, even if they are related. There is, after all, no accounting for the distribution of genes, and anyway that’s not important in the scheme of things. What is important is the love family members feel for

Between you and me

each other and the security that they have each other’s backs. If that is not the relationship one has with one’s family, I guess differing political opinions are a good enough reason to break off what was a meaningless business of just going through the kinship motions to begin with. Even though the present situation is not nearly as dire, I am reminded of the Civil War or the War Between the States, which pitted brother against brother on the battlefield. That was a tragedy of deepest proportions. Right now, we are merely dealing with the outcome of an election whose consequences are perhaps feared or cheered but have not been actualized. If matters do get worse in our nation, we are going to need each other all the more to manage. And if they get better, then we can all cheer together. Let’s wait and see — and break bread together, treasuring the love that binds us rather than the rhetoric that divides us. As we go forward, we should remain vigilant about what is happening in our country and speak truth to those in power. The end of the

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election, at long last, is but the beginning of the next chapter. We have the right, as Americans, to speak our minds and expect those who represent us to hear us. Indeed, we have the obligation to remain active in our society, letting our lawmakers know how we feel even as we set an example of staying informed and engaged for our children and grandchildren. What we should take great care to do, however, is work to separate fact from fiction. Communication in today’s world is infinitely more complicated than when our founding patriots read newspapers to learn what was happening. And even then, they had to be sure whose words they were reading and whether the writers could be trusted. By comparison today, there are so many different vehicles claiming to give the “facts.” Newspapers, radio and TV networks have been joined by cable, the Internet and dangerously, social media, where anyone can say anything without the benefit of fact-checking and their words can be transmitted to literally millions of people. This is how jihadists woo recruits.

EDITOR AND PUBLISHER Leah S. Dunaief GENERAL MANAGER Johness Kuisel MANAGING EDITOR Desirée Keegan EDITOR Desirée Keegan

LEISURE EDITOR Heidi Sutton SPORTS EDITOR Desirée Keegan ASSOCIATE EDITOR Ellen Recker ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Kathryn Mandracchia

This is also how politicians’ supporters win voters. So how can one tell if what one is reading is fact? The answer is obvious but hard. We must use that same Internet to check out what we have read on social media, not just assume that what we are told is correct because it comes from a good friend or loved one. Facts must be corroborated by multiple news sources, not just by opinions. Indeed, the more dramatic an assertion, the more likely it will be published in many places, not just on Facebook or Twitter. Also, we need to talk with more than each other, by which I mean those with similar views. We need to talk to people on the “other” side of issues and ideology. At the least, we may learn how they come to the conclusions they do. And maybe we can hear something we might agree with, creating a bridge and not a wall. Some of those we talk with might even be our relatives. But that brings me back to grandma’s dining room table: Wait until everyone has finished and enjoyed dinner first before discussions commence. Happy Thanksgiving!

ART AND PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Beth Heller Mason INTERNET STRATEGY DIRECTOR Rob Alfano

CLASSIFIEDS DIRECTOR Ellen Segal BUSINESS MANAGER Sandi Gross CREDIT MANAGER Diane Wattecamps CIRCULATION MANAGER Courtney Biondo

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