February 1, 2023 Islip

Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban Honor His Distinguished Youth Award Recipients

Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr, Esq. (R-16th LD) recently recognized his recipients of the Distinguished Youth Award Program at a Suffolk County Legislature General Meeting.

RECOGNIZED - Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr, Esq. (R-16th LD) recently recognized his recipients of the Distinguished Youth Award Program at a Suffolk County Legislature General Meeting. Pictured: Legislator Esteban with Award Recipients Dimitra Pavlatos and Caroline Stanzione.

Did You Know?

(NAPS)—Slow down during the last half hour before you go to bed, advises Dr. Richard

Shane, the licensed psychotherapist and sleep therapist who developed the Sleep Easily Method

that leads you gently into sleep. Learn more at www.drshane.com and www.sleepeasily.com.

The program focuses on activities that these young individuals enjoy and have an interest in, while at the same time teaches them to be civically engaged. As an elected official and Eagle Scout, Legislator Esteban knows the importance of volunteering and helping your community.

“Congratulations to all of those who have received Distinguished Youth Awards for bettering themselves and those around them.

I am proud to have such outstanding youth in the Sixteenth Legislative District.”

Did You Know?

While flowers certainly add beauty and a wonderful aroma to wedding ceremonies and receptions, there are other reasons behind their inclusion in such festivities. In ancient Rome, brides carried or wore flower garlands because the Romans believed flowers signified hope, fertility and new beginnings. In the Middle Ages, brides did not carry flowers, but rather strongsmelling spices and herbs. The rationale was that the herbs and spices would drive away bad luck and evil spirits. Flowers also served another practical purpose. In eras when bathing was a luxury, different flowers and herbs helped mask body odors. It wasn't until the Victorian era, when flowers were used to symbolize romantic love, that they became part of wedding ceremonies, according to Modern Weddings magazine.

Did You Know?

Longevity in marriage is something to be celebrated. Couples who reach fiftieth and sixtieth wedding anniversaries often commemorate those anniversaries with big parties. But there are some around the world who would consider golden anniversary celebrants to still be newlyweds. In December 2015, Karam Chand, 110, and his wife, Kartari Chand, 103, from Bradford, West Yorkshire (originally from India), celebrated their 90th wedding anniversary, becoming the world’s longest-betrothed couple. In America, John and Ann Betar, ages 104 and 100, respectively, have been married 83 years as of 2016. The couple eloped in 1932. They have been named one of America’s longest-married couples by the Worldwide Marriage Encounter.

February Happenings

Wednesday, February 1 12:00PM-1:00PM

Alzheimer's Disease Book Club

The Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be presenting the Virtual Caregiver Book Club starting February 1st for six weeks. They will be reading and discussing “On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer's” by Greg O’Brien. To register for the virtual book club, contact Joanna Rekas at 800-272-3900 or jrekas@alz.org.

Thursday, February 2

11:00AM

White Elephant Sale

Free admission. Located at The Seaford American Legion. Contact Mary at 631-567-4483 for any additional information.

Sunday, February 5

2:00PM-5:00PM

Fundraiser To Support East Islip St. Patrick's Day Parade

A fundraiser to support the parade will be held at Harp & Hound in Islip. A $20 donation at the door includes assorted appetizers, live music by J&D Acoustics, and a cash bar. There will also be raffle baskets and a 50/50 raffle. Email localhibernians@gmail.com for more information.

Tuesday, February 7

7:00PM

Republic Airport Commission Meeting

The meeting will be held at the Republic Airport, Room 201, Farmingdale, NY. For more information, call 631-752-707 x6109 or email info@republicairport.net.

Saturday, February 11 5:30PM-8:30PM

Snowball Dinner

$10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children. Free for children 3 and under.

Items listed are free of charge. Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run in the calendar on a space available basis. For further information, call 631.226.2636, extension 211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

Dinner held at The Westminster United Presbyterian Church. Tickets are limited. Call 631-661-6740 for tickets and more information.

Saturday, February 11 9:30AM-11:00AM

Bereavement Support Group

For 9 weeks at Our Lady Of Grace Church. Starting on February 11th and ends on April 8th. Call John 631-874-0210 or Fran 631-587-1578 for more information.

Saturday, February 11 22nd Annual WinterFest

Free admission. Arts and crafts for kids, free entertainment and more at Levittown Hall. For more information contact levittowncouncil@yahoo. com.

Saturday, Februrary 11

4:00PM-6:00PM

February Family Fun Day

For children 3 to 12 years old with an adult. There will be crafts, a scavengar hunt and more. Free event located at Community Presbyterian Church. Registration is required as space is limited. Call 631-242-0221 for more information.

Sunday, Februrary 12

9:00AM-3:00PM

Bellport Blood Drive

Located at the Bellport Community Center. Call 800-933-2566 or email mgatto@nybc.org to make an appointment.

Sunday, Februrary 12 10:00AM-11:30AM

12:00PM-1:30PM

Valentine's Day Card Exchange

Sensory Beans Inc. in Wantagh will be hosting their annual Valentine's Day Friends Card Exchange. $35 per child. Contact 516-308-1462 for more information.

Tuesday, Februrary 14

6:00PM & 7:00PM

Western Suffolk BOCES’ Board Meeting

The meeting will be held at the Western Suffolk BOCES’ Administrative Offices. Proposal Executive Section, subject to Board approval. Public portion beginning with Item Number 1 on the Agenda. Call 631-549-4900 ext. 223 for more information.

Friday, Februrary 17

10:00AM

Fire Island Frolic

A six mile hike to the Lighthouse at Robert Moses State Park. Meet at east end of Field 5 near the boardwalk entrance. Possible Robert Moses State Park Fee $10.00 or free with an Empire Pass. Contact Sal at 631-235-2059 or sailingsals60@gmail.com.

Monday, Februrary 20

9:00AM-12:00PM

Winter Break Camp

Starting February 20th and ends on February 24th. Children can have fun during their winter break with hands-on experiments and more at The Long Island Explorium. Grades: 3rd-6th. $375 per camper. Email lisa@longislandexplorium.org for more information.

Tuesday, Februrary 21

6:00PM

February Board Of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library will hold its February meeting. The public is invited to attend. Call 631-669-4020 for more information.

Get More From Your Life Insurance Policy

(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is over 65, you may be able to get your hands on a lot more money than you realize, if you have a life insurance policy with a face amount of $100,000 or more.

That’s because many people can sell their insurance policy and get a cash payment through what is known as a life settlement. The buyer pays all future premiums and receives the death benefit when the policy matures.

This sort of transaction is not for everyone, but it may be an option for you if you meet qualifications such as:

1. The age and health of the insured: Seniors who are age 65 years or older. Younger insureds may qualify, depending on certain medical conditions.

2. The type of policy: While just about every type of insurance policy can be used, including term insurance, the majority of policies sold are universal life

insurance policies.

3. The premiums: The amount of the premium payments to keep the policy in force also plays a role in the amount you’re offered.

4. The policy’s face value: Policies with benefits of more than $100,000 are most sought after but some smaller policies can still be sold.

What

It’s Worth

While the ultimate selling price is influenced by what investors are willing to pay at the time, the selling price of a life policy will always be greater than the cash surrender value but less than the death benefit.

Why Do It

Selling your policy can help you in many ways. It can preserve your standard of living, relieve you from premium payments, increase your ability to invest and, if necessary, fund longterm care.

Where to Get Help

Fortunately, there are people who can help. The members of the Life Insurance Settlement Association (LISA) educate consumers and advisers about a life settlement while they advance the highest standards of practice and professional development. In fact, all LISA members are subject to a rigorous vetting process and must accept a Code of Ethics.

Internet Safety

Parents need to communicate with children about their digital reputations and to keep checking Internet activity. The American School Counselor Association and iKeepSafe.org have posted a number of resources for families at iKeep Safe.org/ reputation.

East Islip Wrestlers Win Rocky Gilmore Classic

East Islip High School’s wrestling team, coached by Mike Longobardi, won the overall title at the 35th annual Rocky Gilmore Classic wrestling tournament on Jan. 7. The Redmen, who hosted the event, boasted 17 total place winners, nine finalists and six champions.

The award for most outstanding wrestler award of the tournament was given to junior and returning state finalist Sebastian Regis, who pinned Dylan Page of Kellenberg in the finals. Regis is the top-ranked

at 285 lbs.

Senior Stephen Coleman, the top-ranked wrestler in Suffolk County at 152 lbs., captured the title over the No. 2 wrestler in the county, CJ Jones of Half Hollow Hills East.

Junior Anthony Avitabile, the second-ranked wrestler in the county at 145 lbs., captured the title over returning Division 2 Suffolk County champion and All-State wrestler Kyle Barber of Bayport-Blue Point.

Senior James Sturek, the fourth-ranked wrestler in the county at 189 lbs., won

ranked Julien Perez.

Other East Islip wrestlers who won titles were freshman Rocco Destefano (102 lbs.) over Mt. Sinai’s Shane Wells, and junior Dylan Aristides (118 lbs.), who defeated teammate Gryffin Alfalla.

The Rocky Gilmore Classic is named in honor of the late Rocky Gilmore, who served as an educator and wrestling program coach in the East Islip School District for 20 years before being named head coach in 1986 and passing away suddenly in 1987 at the age of 42.

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The spirit and sounds of the season were on display at Islip’s Wing Elementary School during two heartwarming Winter Showcase concerts,

Islip’s Youngest Performers Impress At Winter Showcase Concerts

performed by kindergartners on Jan. 18 and first graders on Jan. 19. A zippy rendition of the beloved “Hot Chocolate” from the 2004 film “The Polar Express” was

among the many highlights presented by the district’s youngest singers.

“The incredible performances we saw last week were the result of a

Kailyn Bloch Named One Of Top 50 Girls Bowlers In Nation

East Islip High School

junior Kailyn Bloch was recently named one of just 50 finalists on the USA Today HSSA Girls Bowling Team watch list who met the nomination criteria for this year’s national Girls Bowler of the Year Award. These 50 student-athletes were either nominees in last year’s national awards show or athletes who were seriously considered based on season-wide performance, state championships and other state, regional or national recognition.

Bloch and East Islip teammates Brooke Andresen and Dakota Collins were also named among the top 25 bowlers on Long Island.

ONE OF TOP 50 GIRLS BOWLERS IN NATION

- East Islip High School junior Kailyn Bloch was recently named one of just 50 finalists on the USA Today HSSA Girls Bowling Team watch list who met the nomination criteria for this year’s national Girls Bowler of the Year Award. Photo courtesy of East Islip School District

collaborative schoolwide effort,” Director of Fine and Performing Arts Michael Hershkowitz said. “Our students not only had the chance to show off their

hard work for their families, but they got to experience the thrill of being on stage for a real performance.”

“Thank you to our wonderful staff for their hard

work preparing our students for our concerts and to our loving caregivers who joined us that week,” Principal Catherine Glaser said.

Third Grader Stella Ribando Displays Lego Collection At Library

STELLA RIBANDO DISPLAYS LEGO COLLECTION - Stella Ribando, a third grader at East Islip’s John F. Kennedy Elementary School, will have her Lego collection on display at the East Islip Public Library for the month of January. An avid Lego builder since she received her first Lego set in 2017, Ribando continues to build incredibly challenging sets, some that are at adult skill level. The exhibit includes 54 of Ribando’s 95 sets. Photos courtesy of East Islip School District

Do You Have A GPS Plan For 2023?

Last month I wrote about starting the year on a strong note. My advice included reviewing your goals from last year, organizing your business and home, and moving all your correspondence to the digital world.

Today, I want to share something I learned a few months ago; how to write a GPS plan to help you achieve your goals in 2023. To be successful in business, you must continue to learn and grow. The month-long workshop I took helped me create a roadmap for success and identified potential obstacles that I might run into along the way. Here are a few of the key takeaways:

1) Have a Strategic Goal for December 31st: Where do you want to be with your business at the end of the year? Write down specific, measurable goals (e.g., revenue, profit, number of items sold). This exercise helped me visualize what success will look like on 12/31/23.

2) Write Your GPS Plan: It’s the same idea as using your phone when you need to drive somewhere that you haven’t been to before. When you get into the car, you don’t put your phone away, you put it on the dashboard and follow every direction. Write your strategic goal at the top of a page, then include everything you will need to do during the year to hit that goal. This includes sales, expenses, finding new customers, opening a new

location, buying equipment, using social media, etc. Once you have everything written down and broken out by month, you have a GPS plan for your business. The key is to follow it! Don’t put it in a filing cabinet.

3) Identify Obstacles. In my workshop, we played something called the “What If” game. We had to write down 10 things that kept us up at night. For example, what if…my building burned down? What if…my computers were hacked? What if…the housing market crashed? For every question, we had to write a response on how we would handle it. After I was done, I wrote “Emergency Response Plan” on the front of my paper. Now, if something bad happens, I won’t panic. I’ll know what to do. It helps to have fewer surprises in business, and to know where I want to be at the end of the year. It means a lot less stress and a lot more focus on what I love to do.

Helping You Help Others

The Charity of the Month for February is The Corporate Source

www.thecorporatesource.org

The Corporate Source (TCS) is a non-profit organization that started in 1996. They strive to change the perceptions of individuals with disabilities in the workforce by having them work in integrated settings where their value, productivity, commitment and dedication can be experienced by all. To accomplish this mission, TCS addresses the factors a ecting employment inequity and overcomes barriers to employment that keep this staggering number of people with disabilities excluded from the workforce. TCS is extremely proud of their work and today the operate in over 100 locations , many here on Long Island, NY.

Despite an increased knowledge base and laws, such as the Americans With Disabilities Act, the overwhelming number of people with disabilities are either unemployed or underemployed. In America alone, roughly 61 million adults live with a disability. Today, about 1 in 6 American children are diagnosed with a developmental disability and they then age out of most public programming when they become 21. With less to do each day and having fewer prospects for employment, these young adults often become socially isolated and depressed.

Sometimes, employers may have misconceptions which make them reluctant to hire a person with disabilities. TCS works to change perceptions to show employers the benefits of an inclusive workforce. Given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and capabilities, these employees show dependability, honesty, tenacity and dedication to doing the best job possible. Several TCS workers have received awards and recognition for their achievements and outstanding performance on the job.

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TCS employs nearly 400 people with disabilities in the greater New York tristate region, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, providing outsourcing services to several federal, state and

private sector organizations. A small sample of their longterm client collaborations include Janitorial and Disinfecting Services for the US Merchant Marine Academy, Mail-room Operations at Long Island and NYC Internal Revenue Service locations, Call Center Support at the Manhattan VA Medical Center and Kennel Care for the Department of Homeland Security at JFK Airport.

Most recently, they have partnered with the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to develop a program for professionally educating and training people with disabilities for entry level positions in the growing IT field. Corporations like Microsoft, Ernst & Young and more have had very positive experiences where people with disabilities are e ective for these positions from a number of perspectives.

This non-profit works year-round through special events, networking opportunities, social media outreach and other e orts to raise awareness and funds to support disability employment initiatives. There are many ways that you can support the mission of TCS.

For more information, visit www. thecorporatesource.org or contact Ruth-Ann Gater at ruth-ann.gater@ thecorporatesource.org and stay tuned for next week’s article.

East Islip Boys And Girls Track Teams Qualify For Millrose Games

East Islip High School’s boys and girls track and field teams headed into The Armory in New York City on Jan. 11 to compete in the Millrose Games Trials, to try and earn a trip to the famous Millrose Games on Feb. 11.

The boys 4x400-meter relay team of sophomores Jack Kalinowski, Joe Norrby and Ryan Parker and junior Matt Mcintee set a new school record with a blistering time of 3:33.81, besting the prior record from 2005. Their fourth-place finish out of all of Long Island teams

earned them the right to compete in the Millrose Games.

The girls 4x800-meter relay team of freshmen

Grace Micali and Danielle Simonetti and seniors

Hailey DeHaas and Olivia Simonetti also set a new school record with a time of 9:50.25, earning third place in a race with teams from Long Island, New York City and New Jersey. Unfortunately, they came up just short of qualifying for the games.

East Islip’s girls teams quickly bounced back and competed in the

The Public Libraries Of Suffolk County Reaches Record-Breaking

4x400-meter relay, where freshmen Grace Micali, Danielle Simonetti and Danika Tidridge, and senior Olivia Simonetti ran a blazing 4:11.39. The girls’ third-place performance earned them a trip to compete in the Millrose Games.

“This is the first time in East Islip history that we had a relay team qualify for the Millrose Games,” coach John Reynolds said. “It’s outstanding that both the boys and girls qualified for the prestigious event.”

Three Million Digital Book Checkouts

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BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK TEAMS QUALIFY FOR MILLROSE GAMES - East Islip High School’s boys 4x400-meter relay team of Jack Kalinowski, Matt Mcintee, Joe Norrby and Ryan Parker, and the girls 4x400-meter relay team of Grace Micali, Danielle Simonetti, Olivia Simonetti and Danika Tidridge, both qualified to compete at the prestigious Millrose Games at The Armory in New York City on Feb. 11. Photo courtesy of East Islip School District

PUZZLE ANSWERS:

The Public Libraries of Suffolk County announced today that it reached a record-breaking three million digital book checkouts on Livebrary. com in 2022. This milestone illustrates the continued growth and importance of library lending of e-books, audiobooks and other digital media as well as the library’s success in serving all members of the community. Livebrary, consisting of 56 libraries in Suffolk County, is #13 of all public library consortia, one of 129 public library systems worldwide and third in New York that surpassed one million checkouts last calendar year (complete list here).

The Public Libraries of Suffolk County have been providing readers 24/7 access to e-books and audiobooks for several years through the awardwinning Libby app, the library reading app created by OverDrive. The large collection serves readers of all ages and interests,

and usage has grown every year.

“The Public Libraries of Suffolk County continue to provide access to a diverse collection of e-books and audiobooks giving readers the opportunity to connect with a wealth of information and entertainment from wherever they may be,” said Kevin Verbesey, Director of the Suffolk Cooperative Library System.

The highest-circulating title Livebrary readers borrowed in 2022 was The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. The top-circulating genre, romance, represents the most popular in a vast catalog that also includes mystery, fantasy, children/ young adult and more.

The top 5 e-book titles borrowed through Livebrary’s digital collection in 2022:

1. Verity by Colleen Hoover

2. The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

3. Wish You Were Here

4. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

5. The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley

The top 5 audiobook titles borrowed through Livebrary’s digital collection in 2022:

1. The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

2. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

3. The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley

4. The Maid by Nita Prose

5. Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty

Readers in Suffolk County just need a valid library card from a member library to access digital books from Livebrary’s OverDrivepowered digital collection. Readers can use any major device, including Apple(R), Android™, Chromebook™ and Kindle(R) (U.S. only).

Download the Libby app or visit Livebrary.com to get started borrowing e-books, audiobooks and more anytime, anywhere.

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Tips To Help Alleviate Caregiving Stress

(NAPSI)—While family caregiving can be rewarding, it can make life more stressful for those providing the care.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this type of stress affects women more then men. Women caregivers tend to offer more assistance, such as managing physical needs.

Three out of four caregivers, men and women, report feeling strained emotionally, physically or financially.

The stress involved can be worse for caregivers of the elderly, as it is hard to watch a parent lose cognitive abilities.

It’s not unusual for

caregivers to develop health problems of their own. Part of the reason is that they are less likely to take good care of themselves due to time and money constraints imposed by caregiving. Caregivers may not have the time for regular checkups, may not fill a prescription due to cost, miss sleep or forget to eat healthy meals.

It’s very important for caregivers to recognize their own limits. Here are a few tips to help:

• Find out about caregiving resources in your community.

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Insurance Tips And Information

Article provided by Ken Marcus and Mitchell Barber

Review Your Home Coverage

Have you reviewed your insurance coverage this year? Within the past five years? Unfortunately, most people’s eyes glaze over when offered the chance to review their coverage.

“Everything is fine,” they instinctively say, stalwart in their effort to not-be-sold anything. The problem is our lives are dynamic and ever-changing. We must alter our coverage to fit our ever-changing physiques.

In the consumer focused, internet age, we can choose the coverage we want. Seldom, however, do our

needs remain the same from year to year. We often need a professional to guide us to purchase what we want, whether we know what we want or not.

Have building codes changed since you purchased your home? Did you ask about Code Coverage? Do you know what Code Coverage provides? Is your personal property insured against loss or theft? How about if it’s away from home? What happens if you list your house on Air BNB? Or rent a room or floor to a tenant? Are you covered for their lost possessions? Are you covered if you are sued by them?

Call your agent and talk about changes in your life. Review your coverage considering how you live.

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NOW REGISTERING SCHOOL AGE

Child Care & Pre-School includes: Flexible days (6 weeks - 5 years old)

• Full day “Creative Curriculum” taught to all ages and all levels

• Trained and OCFS qualified staff

• Organic/all natural meals and snack served daily (included)

• Free parent app for daily reports and insight into your child’s day

• Warm home-like loving environment

• Affordable options

• Field trips included - Locations and dates TBD

• Weekly themes and workshops include: make your own movie week, robot build-off, body, mind and physics & lots more fun!

• Daily outside themes and interactive lessons are taught in small groups geared to challenge every child no matter their age. Our program helps your child test the boundaries of creativity, design and exploration.