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Oh, the Places You’ll Go When I graduated from high school, I was given the noted Dr. Seuss book, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go,” as a symbolic gesture of good luck toward any and all future pursuits. I since came to learn that this particular gift has been somewhat of a tradition for those moving onward and upward in life - no matter the age. Of course, the places outlined in the magical land of Seuss are not so much literal; but, rather, a figurative representation of the adventures which await those on the brink of adulthood, the endless potential for exploration and the Great Places which exist just over yonder. The poem reads like a veritable how-to, designed to assist in navigating the twists and turns life is sure to reveal in the years to come. Nearly 20 years beyond this stepping stone, the words

ring just as true: “Step with care and great tact… and remember that Life’s A Great Balancing Act.” Indeed it is. I recently listened to a podcast which analyzed the age-old query of whether happiness leads to success, or vice versa. Like the chicken/ egg debate, there is of course no concrete answer; however, most research seems to suggest that happiness is the starting point from which the greatest success blossoms. To be in a positive state is to have a productive, constructive mindset, making growth that much easier. Delving deeper into the topic, it was stated that those who attempt to find that tedious work/life “balance” are often misdirected in their goal. In reality, these elements will never truly exist in the perfect proportion we strive for, as our existence - and all the elements which affect

it - are in a continuous state of flux. Rather, the objective should be to find a place of fulfillment within, making the necessary adjustments along the way as we navigate those same twists and turns predicted by Dr. Seuss all those years ago. Taking this lesson into a geographic territory, it was recently brought to my attention that the passport I obtained some five years ago is nearly halfway to its expiration date, having been used precisely once on my very first international flight - first flight anywhere, in fact - to the Emerald Isle. Where to next? The fact is, it doesn’t really matter. Anywhere will do, so long as it brings pleasure and adventure and a newfound sense of discovery.

The Art League of Long Island’s 11th annual “Go APE” Advanced Placement Student Exhibition features 2-D and 3-D works by 140 students from 38 Long Island High Schools. This is an opportunity for what may be the first of many times these promising young art students will show their work in a professional gallery setting. The exhibit is on view in the League’s Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery through March 4th. An artists’ reception and awards presentation takes place Sunday March 4th, 1 to 3 p.m. Margaret Minardi, an award-winning artist and retired Northport High School Art Teacher, selected 17 of the exhibiting students for awards of excellence, honorable mentions, and one award

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Hope Children’s Fund is an international non-profit that operates with the motto “Education Is Key.” For children in Kenya, this couldn’t be more true. Without an education and the ability to speak English, these children often lack the opportunity to rise above fetching water and cutting wood. Kevin Mann, Vice President of Hope Children’s Fund, explained, “The government in Kenya doesn’t have the resources to take care of the children in their country like the United States government does.” It is not shocking to see a very young child in Kenya hopelessly wandering the streets without family...hungry and just trying to survive. Hope Children’s Fund does something about this problem. In 2001, Hope Children’s Fund registered as a nonprofit and raised $40,000 through donations – precisely enough money to begin construction on an orphanage that stands high up on a hill in Meru, Kenya. By 2005, the orphanage opened and began transforming lives for children, many of whom had lost their parents in the AIDS epidemic. This orphanage, Jerusha Mwiraria Hope Children’s Fund Home, has a dining hall and a dormitory for boys and girls. It provides the children with shelter, steady meals and the opportunity to attend school. The children are shown family values and given chores to complete in order for them to gain life skills. They currently house 100 children and have had many success stories. If you would like to be part of another one of their success stories, you can! There are 22 orphans who still need to be sponsored through Hope Children’s Fund’s sponsorship program - $1/day or $365/year will help send these children to school so they have a better chance

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Rescue Dogs Rock NYC ~ Locations in Huntington and NYC www.RescueDogsRockNYC.org This local non-profit exists to raise awareness of the ever-growing plight of homeless animals in this country, both in shelters and those dumped on our streets. An overwhelming amount of animals are euthanized every single day simply because they are homeless, but this organization helps lessen that amount. Rescue Dogs Rock NYC is currently looking for donations of the following: leashes, dog food, new small-sized blankets, raffle items and monetary donations (they are also an Amazon smile venue). Additionally, they’re in desperate need of fosters! If you are interested in fostering a dog or can donate any of the above, please contact Carol Breunig and Jill Galina at RDRNYCevent@gmail.com or visit their website for more information! If you would like your organization to be featured in this column, e-mail Noelle@SouthBaysNeighbor.com

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Wednesday, February 28 The American Heart Association’s 17th annual Go Red for Women Luncheon will be held at the Crest Hollow Country Club, Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend. For information, contact 516.962.0811. A Richard Nasti Lecture Series event will be held at the Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University, in the Frank Melville Memorial Library, at 4 p.m. For information, contact 631.632.7444.

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The GRASP Home Study Program Orientation will be held at the East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road in East Northport, at 5:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.261.2313. Folk Dancing will be held at RJO Intermediate School, 99 Old Dock Road in Kings Park, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.269.6894. A Megillah Reading and Service will be held at Temple Beth David, 100 Hauppauge Road in Commack, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.499.0915.

Thursday, March 1 Purim in Disney will be presented at The Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Parkway in Dix Hills, beginning at 4:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.351.8672. Substance Abuse and Aging will be presented at the McGann Conference Center, O’Connor Hall, at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact GerontologyGPLI@gmail. com. The Lindenhurst Homemakers Evening Unit will meet at the Lindenhurst Middle School cafeteria, High Street entrance, Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.482.6886. BVAC’s featured poet Mike Nuccio will recite his work at

Jack Jack’s Coffee House, 223 Deer Park Avenue in Babylon, at 7:30 p.m. For informaiton, visit www.BabylonVillageArts. org. A St. Patrick’s Social Night will be held at the Marconi Lodge, 333 Moffitt Boulevard in Islip, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. There will be a corned beef buffet, wine, beer and soda, coffee and refreshments.

Friday, March 2 A Chinese Auction will be held at South Bay Elementary School, 160 Great East Neck Road in West Babylon, at 6 p.m. For information, contact 631.539.9592. Walking with Whitman will be presented at the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station, from 6 to 9 p.m. For information, contact 631.427.5240. An Alternative & Country Line Dance will be held at the Wade-Burns VFW 7279, 560 North Delaware Avenue in Lindenhurst, from 8 p.m. to midnight. For information, contact 631.888.9854.

Saturday, March 3 An Indoor Yard and Bake Sale will be held at the J.W. Masury Estate Ballroom, 67 Old Neck Road South in Center Moriches, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Snowdate: March 4th. For information, contact 631.878.6373. A Book & DVD Sale will be held at the Copiague Memorial Public Library, 50 Deauville Boulevard in Copiague, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, contact 631.691.1111. The Long Island Pet Expo will be presented at Suffolk Community College, 1001 Crooked Hill Road in Brentwood, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Also Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, contact 631.423.0620. The Fire Island Lighthouse: Long Island’s Welcoming Beacon, by Bill Bleyer will

be presented at the Peconic Landing Community Center, 1500 Brecknock Road in Greenport, at 2 p.m. For information, contact 631.765.5500. Antarctica: Journey to the Extreme will be presented at the Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Avenue in Northport, at 2 p.m. For information, contact 631.261.6930. A Night at the Races will be presented at Amvets Post #18, 141 Carleton Avenue in East Islip, beginning at 5 p.m. For information, contact 631.581.6913. Tom Paxton & The Don Juans will perform at the Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Drive in Centerport, at 8:30 p.m. An open mic will precede at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.425.2925.

Sunday, March 4 Boy Scout Troop #689 will hold a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Applebee’s, 938 South Broadway in Hicksville, from 8 to 10 a.m. For information, contact 631.833.1700. The South Shore Audubon Society will host a Bird Walk at Hempstead Lake State Park, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Bring binoculars. For information, contact 516.467.9498. Brumidi’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny will be held at the Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For information, contact 631.667.5950. Novel Writing Workshop with Electricland Author J.M. Abrahams will be presented at the Massapequa Public Library, Bar Harbour auditorium, at 12 noon. For information, contact 516.798.4607. A Children’s Program: Irish Dancers will be presented at the Walt Whitman BIrthplace State Historic Site, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station, at 1 p.m. For information, contact

631.427.5240. A Theater Party Fundraiser will be presented by the Pilot Club of Patchogue at Theater Three, 412 Main Street in Port Jefferson, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.681.9583. The Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble will perform at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Upper Carriage House, 440 Montauk Highway in Great River, at 2 p.m. For information, contact 631.224.5420. The Chamber Players International Musical Cuisine Concert will be held at Old Westbury Gardens Red Ballroom, 71 Old Westbury Road in Old Westbury, at 2 p.m. For information, contact 1.877.444.4488.

Monday, March 5 America’s Role in the World: Toward Peace and Conflict Resolutions will be presented at the Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Avenue in Northport, at 10 a.m. For information, contact 631.261.6930.

Tuesday, March 6 Dolls! Dolls! Dolls! A Conservator’s Talk will be presented at the Southold Historical Society’s Ann Currie-Bell House, 55200 Main Road in Southold, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, contact 631.765.5500. The Plainedge Auxiliary of Cerebral Palsy will host a Chinese Auction at the Elks Club of Massapequa, 2162 Veterans Boulevard in Massapequa, at 6 p.m. For information, contact 631.841.0362. Maximizing Your College Financial Aid will be presented at Island Trees Library, 38 Farmedge Road in Island Trees, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 516.731.2211. Americans for Legal Reform will meet at the PlainviewOld Bethpage Library, at 7 p.m. The guest speakers will be James Coll, Independent

candidate for Nassau County Legislator, and Steve Levy, former Suffolk County Executive. For information, contact 631.421.6390. Bellmore-Merrick SEPTA will present “How to Protect Your Child Legally and Financially” at the Grand Avenue Middle School, 2301 Grand Avenue in Bellmore, at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 7 The Babylon Day Homemakers of Suffolk County will meet in the pool building in front of the Town of Babylon Pools, Phelps Lane in North Babylon, at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend. For information, contact 631.661.0190. Meet the Residents will be presented at Jefferson’s Ferry, One Jefferson Ferry Drive, at 2 p.m. For information, contact 631.675.5550. The Long Island Accordion Alliance will meet at La Villini Restaurant, 288 Larkfield Road in East Northport, at 6 p.m. For information, contact 631.261.6344. A Multi-Chamber Networking Night will be held at Greybarn in Amityville, 805 Broadway, from 6 to 8 p.m. For information, contact 631.598.0695. Nutrition, Diabetes & Diabetic Management will be presented at the Huntington Public Library, 338 Main Street in Huntington, at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.427.5165. The West Babylon Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting at American Legion Sgt. John Sardiello Post 1634, 10 Bruce Street in West Babylon, at 7 p.m. For information, visit www. WBChamberOfCommerce. org. The Eating Disorder Support Group for Families of those with anorexia and bulimia will meet at the Copiague Library, in the conference room on the second floor, Deauville Boulevard in Copiague, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.275.0439.

A Bereavement Support Group will meet at St. Mary’s Parish in East Islip, from 7 to 9 p.m. The group will meet for eight consecutive weeks through April 25th. For information, contact 631.581.4266. The East Islip Historical Society will meet at the Brookwood Hall, at 7:30 p.m. There will be free refreshments and a featured guest speaker.

Ongoing Events A Grief Support Group will meet through March 10th at Mt. Sinai Congregational Church, 233 North Country Road in Mt. Sinai, from 10 to 11 a.m. For session dates, contact 631.473.1582. An exhibition of photographs by Jeremy Dennis will be on display through March 15th at Suffolk Community College’s Flecker Gallery, Ammerman Campus. For information, and exhibit hours, contact 631.451.4093. Legion of Villains will be presented through March 17th at the BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main Street in East Islip. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.581.2700. Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits will be presented from March 3rd through March 18th at the BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main Street in East Islip. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.581.2700. Setauket Artist Cheryl Cass Zampiva will be featured through March 23rd at the Mills Pond Gallery, 550 Route 25A in St. James. For information, and exhibit hours, contact 631.862.6575. A Farmers Market will be held through March 24th on Saturdays at Christ Lutheran Church, 117 Carleton Avenue in Islip Terrace, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend. An exhibit of award-winning pencil paintings by Babylon Arts council member Barbara

Send Coming Events to: South Bay’s Neighbor Newspapers, 565 Broadhollow Road, Suite 3, Farmingdale, NY 11735; Fax to: 631.226.2680; or E-mail to: editorsb@southbaynews.com Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the date and will run in the calendar on a space available basis. For further information, contact: 631.226.2636, extension 275. Pascal will be held from March 1st through March 31st at the Copiague Library, 50 Deauville Avenue in Copiague. For information, contact 631.587.3696. Jane Peterson: At Home and Abroad will be presented through April 22nd at the Long Island Museum, 1200

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Perfect Harmony: The Musical Life & Art of William Sidney Mount will be presented through September 3rd at the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A in Stony Brook. For information, and exhibit

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15th. For information, contact 631.681.9583. Vendors are wanted for the Amvets Ladies Auxiliary #18 Craft and Vendor Fair on May 5th at Amvets Hall, 141 Carleton Avenue in East Islip, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, contact 631.277.9842.

Save the Date A Lucky Draw Auction will be held on March 9th at William Rall Elementary School, 761 North Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst, at 6 p.m. For information, contact 631.210.4209.

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A Partnership Master’s degree students enrolled in Stony Brook University’s (SBU) Occupational Therapy Program recently kicked off their field placements with Options for Community Living Inc. Options’ operates residential programs for adults recovering from mental illness that provide stability, safety and support enabling them to develop their fullest potential for independent living. The agency currently provides supportive housing for

more than 400 Long Islanders recovering from mental illness. “They really helped me to see what’s blocking my progress,” said Options resident Matt about his experience working with Kristen Czelusniak (Farmingdale), Lauren Flicker (Smithtown) and Susanne Haaser (Selden) – first year students in SBU’s Occupational Therapy Program. “We are happy to help each person work on their individual goals and work toward greater

independence,” stated Haaser. As an occupational therapist, “you can build a relationship with your client/patient. You get to see their gradual progression. It’s more personal than seeing a doctor once or twice a year.” This is the second year of the Options for Community Living and Stony Brook University collaboration. As part of their field placement, the Occupational Therapy (OT) students work with

groups of residents and engage group members in meaningful activities to improve their skills. “We interview, evaluate and assess the physical barriers to individual success,” described Czelusniak. “We then establish an Occupational Therapy Profile for each person that details what we call their roles, goals and barriers. It takes into account their occupational experience and history, their interests, routines and environment.”

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Early Morning Tower Tour: Easter Morning Sunday, April 1st, at 5:45 a.m. Enjoy the scenery from the top of the tower as the sun rises. Bring a flashlight for your walk to the lighthouse. The lighthouse will be open until 10 a.m. Reservations required. Sunrise: 6:13 a.m. *** History Hike Saturday, April 14th, at 8 a.m. Meet at the eastern end of Field #5 of the Robert Moses State Park. Join for a guided walk around the historic surrounding area of the lighthouse. Reservations required. *** Light Keepers Behind the Scenes

Saturday, April 14th, at 9 a.m. Follow one of the present-day lightouse keepers on his rounds. Includes a tour of the Lens Building and the Boat House. Reservations required. Limit 12 people. *** Evening Tower Tour Sunday, April 29th, at 5:30 p.m. Experience the sunset from a new perspective. View the sunset and moon from the top of the lighthouse. Bring a flashlight for the walk back. *** The Lighthouse is located at 4640 Captree Island. For information, A PARTNERSHIP - Stony Brook University Occupational Therapy students Kristen contact 631.661.4876. Czelusniak (Farmingdale), Lauren Flicker (Smithtown) and Susanne Haaser (Selden) with Options’ for Community Living residents Corey and Matt.

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nifﬂes, sore throat, fever and aches and pains may accompany a number of illnesses, but during the wintertime such symptoms are typically indicative of inﬂuenza.

Food can be used to fend off the flu. Common foods that many people already have in their pantries can be powerful flu-fighters. Garlic, for example, contains compounds that have direct antiviral effects and may help destroy the flu before it affects the body. Raw garlic is best. In addition to garlic, citrus fruits, ginger, yogurt and dark leafy greens can boost immunity and fight the flu, according to Mother Nature’s Network. The British Journal of Nutrition notes that dark chocolate supports T-helper cells, which increase the immune system’s ability to defend against infection. A study published in the American Journal of Therapeutics showed that carnosine, a compound found in chicken soup, can help strengthen the body’s immune system and help fight off the flu in its early stages.

Flu shot and medications Annual flu shots administered in advance of flu season can help protect people and their families from getting the flu. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says that, in select situations, antiviral medications — which are usually prescribed to treat the flu and lessen symptoms — can reduce the chance of illness in people exposed to influenza. Many over-the-counter medicines can alleviate symptoms of the flu, but cannot fend it off. Stop germ proliferation Germs can be spread easily between persons through direct contact and indirect contact with surfaces sick individuals have touched. Doctors recommend staying home for at least 24 hours after a flu-induced fever has dissipated. Well individuals should avoid contact with sick people. Frequent hand-washing with soap and water can stop germs from spreading. When soap and water is not available, alcohol-based hand sanitizers can help. People also should avoid touching their eyes, noses and mouths after being in public places or around someone who is ill. Rest and restore Those who feel symptoms coming on should begin drinking more liquids to keep the respiratory system hydrated and make mucus less viscous. Remember to get adequate sleep, as a tired body cannot effectively fight the flu virus. People of all ages should take steps to protect themselves from the flu.

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erms have gotten a somewhat undeserved reputation. For decades, people have done what they can to avoid these unseemly organisms, thinking that exposure to germs is the single-best way to get and remain sick. Certainly, there are germs that a person would be wise to avoid. However, not all germs must be avoided. Germs are tiny organisms that can enter the body through open cuts, the mouth, the nose and the eyes. Germs are found all over the world. The four main types of germs include bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa. Bacteria are a type of germ that often get a bad rap but actually may have beneﬁts that outweigh their negatives. Bacteria are tiny, one-celled creatures that get nutrients from their environments to live. In some instances, that environment is the human body. Bacteria can reproduce inside and outside of the body. While bacteria that cause repeated infections might be considered bad, there actually are a host of good bacteria. Such bacteria help people digest food and protect against gastrointestinal upset,

such as diarrhea. Some bacteria may help people fight off illnesses caused by other bacteria or viruses, says research published in the journal Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology. Beneficial bacteria may help stimulate the immune system so that the body is better able to fight off diseases naturally. People frequently overlook good bacteria in an effort to eradicate bad bacteria, and that can have serious detriments. Unfortunately, the “antibacterial” products available for cleaning and medicines used for treating bacterial illnesses do not discriminate between good and bad germs. They simply eradicate them all. Heathline says that this can create an imbalance of bacteria in the body that may lead to harmful bacteria taking over. Harmful bacteria also may evolve to resist common treatments because of the overuse of antibacterial and antimicrobial medicines and products. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that antimicrobial agents have been used for the last 70 years to treat patients with infectious diseases.

Although they’ve helped treat illnesses, these drugs have enabled the organisms they’re meant to destroy to adapt to them, making the drugs less effective. Some bacteria are even resistant to certain antibacterial drugs. The CDC says each year in the United States at least two million people become infected with bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics — with at least 23,000 people dying as a result of these infections. Various medical sources urge that regular handwashing with plain soap is enough for cleansing. Consuming foods with naturally occurring helpful organisms, such as yogurt, chocolate, feta cheese, pickles and dark chocolate, can help increase the levels of good bacteria in the body. Taking a probiotic supplement also may help, although researchers at the Cleveland Clinic report that there is not enough proof to say for sure. People should speak with their doctors before taking probiotics or other steps to increase bacteria to make sure they are a wise decision for each individual.

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When undiagnosed, PAD can lead to further complications, including increased risk for heart attack, stroke and coronary artery disease. Even amputation of a limb may be necessary. However, PAD is preventable when taking a few steps to improve diet.

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According to new research published by the American Heart Association, eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of developing PAD, which affects an estimated 8.5 million people

in the United States alone. Researchers examined dietary data from roughly 3.7 million men and women, with an average age of 65. Approximately 6.3 percent of the subjects had PAD, and 29.2 percent indicated they ate three or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day. The discovery was those who reported eating three or more daily servings of fruits and vegetables had an 18 percent lower risk of PAD than those who reported eating less of these foods. The association between fruit and vegetable consumption and lower PAD risk remained even after accounting for age, gender, race, smoking status and various cardiovascular risk factors. Saturated fats, trans-fats and sodium can contribute to the formation of plaques that lead to PAD. Replacing these foods with more vegetables and fruits that are naturally lower in saturated fats can help, as can increasing dietary ﬁber consumption. One way to incorporate these types of foods is to adhere to a Mediterranean diet, which offers high proportions of legumes, fruits, vegetables; moderate amounts of ﬁsh and dairy; and limited meat and meat products. Peripheral artery disease can be a warning sign of cardiovascular trouble. Altering one’s diet may help naturally prevent or treat this condition.

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inuses are bony, hollow, air-filled cavities inside the face and skull. They are located in the lowcenter of the forehead, behind the eyes and in bones behind the nose. CedarsSinai Medical Center says the sinuses lighten the skull and produce a mucus that moisturizes the inside of the nose. Unfortunately, when colds or the flu strike, sinuses may become one of the first spots affected by these illnesses.

congestion and drainage concerns, people may try certain strategies that include ﬂushing the sinuses and thinning the mucus. It is imperative to use safe ﬂushing methods to keep the sinuses healthy.

When the sinuses are working properly, mucus will drain into the nasal passages or out the back of the throat. Most of this drainage goes unnoticed. However, the American Sinus Institute says that factors such as allergies, illness, weather changes, dehydration and dry air can make the sinus mucus thicker and drainage more difﬁcult. This is when problems like infection, stufﬁness or throat irritation may occur.

Neti pots are among the more popular methods to ﬂushing sinuses. These small teapot-like devices with elongated snouts have become a ﬁxture in many medicine cabinets. Because they are drugfree alternatives, they can be handy for those worried about antihistamines making them drowsy or reacting with other drugs. Neti pots and other nasal irrigation systems use saline to moisten and clear out nasal passages to promote drainage of sinus cavities. However, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, using these devices improperly can increase one’s risk of infection. CBS News says that neti pots have even been linked to the deadly Naegleria fowleri, which is otherwise known as the “braineating” amoeba.

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epetitive behaviors, depression, anxiety, compulsions and even phobias are just a few of the mental health issues millions of people across the globe deal with every day. Symptoms of these conditions may range from mild to debilitating.

changing attitudes and behavior by focusing on the thoughts, beliefs and attitudes that inﬂuence the way a person behaves.

The World Health Organization says that one in four people in the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders in their lives. Roughly 450 million people currently suffer from such conditions, which puts mental disorders among the leading causes of ill health and disability worldwide.

The Mayo Clinic says CBT talk therapy is performed in a structured setting, with a limited number of sessions. CBT identiﬁes negative thinking so that challenging situations can be viewed more clearly and perceptions changed. While it is a tool in treating mental health disorders, anyone can beneﬁt from CBT, especially those looking to cope with stress or other hurdles.

Mental health is not something people may feel comfortable discussing. Problems may go untreated for years, and some individuals may use selfmedicating behaviors such as drinking alcohol or using illegal drugs to alleviate their symptoms. Others continue to persist with illnesses when they do not have to. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the more successful methods to address mental health issues.

Cognitive behavioral therapy was developed by psychiatrist Aaron Beck in the 1960s. Beck was doing psychoanalysis at the time and discovered there was a link between thoughts and feelings. Beck discovered people weren’t always aware of automatic thoughts that popped up in their minds, particularly those negative in nature. By identifying these thoughts, a client could overcome certain difﬁculties.

The National Association of CognitiveBehavioral Therapists deﬁnes CBT as a general term for a classiﬁcation of therapies with certain similarities. It does not exist as a distinct therapeutic technique. CBT is a short-term, goaloriented psychotherapy treatment that takes a practical form to problem-solving, advises Psych Central. The power is in the hands of the person engaging in the therapy. The therapist simply provides the ideas to get started. CBT is used to treat a wide range of issues, including insomnia, anxiety, depression, alcohol abuse, relationship problems and more. The process involves

How to avoid muscle soreness

uscle soreness can affect people from all walks of life. While exercise enthusiasts who work out several times per week may feel like they should be immune to muscle soreness, this potentially painful condition that can adversely affect quality of life can fell even the most ardent ﬁtness fanatic. Those who ﬁnd themselves routinely battling muscle soreness can employ the following tactics to feel better and enjoy the fruits of their labors in the gym:

CBT is a balance between placing personal meaning on things and situations as well as the relationship between problems. Many therapists personalize CBT to meet the needs and personality of their patients.

Listen to your body. Daily exercise can greatly beneﬁt long-term health, but it’s important that men and women listen to their bodies, paying attention to any signs that it might be time for a break. Each person is different, but exercise aﬁcionados who recognize any abnormal signs such as unexplained fatigue or cramps may need to take a day off. Bodies need time to recover after a workout.

Individuals who prefer a nonpharmaceutical approach to treating their mental health condition may ﬁnd CBT can be helpful. Stress or uncomfortable feelings may arise, but therapists can work to avoid uncomfortable situations. Finding a therapist with whom they feel comfortable can help people make the most of CBT.

Get adequate sleep. Getting enough sleep provides recovery time. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults between the ages of 18 and 64 years of age get between seven and nine hours of sleep per night. The NSF recommends adults 65 and older get between seven and eight hours of sleep per night..

Don’t overdo it. Pushing a body too hard increases a person’s risk of injury or illness. Muscles that are overtaxed will very likely begin to feel a type of pain known as delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS. The American College of Sports Medicine notes that any type of activity that places unaccustomed loads on muscle may lead to DOMS, but activities such as strength training exercises, walking down hills, jogging, step aerobics and jumping are known examples of contributors to DOMS. Such activities should not necessarily be avoided, but it’s important that men and women not push themselves to the point of overexertion when performing them. Stay hydrated. Muscle soreness may appear if men and women are not drinking enough water before, during or after their workouts. A dehydrated body’s muscles do not have enough electrolytes, and that can be contributing to the feelings of soreness some exercise enthusiasts feel. Drink lots of water throughout the day, and don’t forget to bring a water bottle along to the gym when working out. Muscle soreness can be painful and difﬁcult to deal with. But the solution to address such soreness is oftentimes very simple.

Can students really appreciate the impact a torrential rainstorm has on the land or the intensity and wide-reaching effects of a volcano just by looking at a flat picture in a book? “No,” says Special Education Teacher Melissa Fraccalvieri at Eastern Suffolk BOCES Jefferson Academic Center, “That’s why we engage in handson project-based learning.” The unit they are working on in Science class, Earth’s Changing Surface, provides opportunities for the students to simulate

rainstorms to produce landslides or create edible soil horizons to demonstrate the different soil layers (topsoil, subsoil, parent materials, bedrock, and organic materials). Students constructed both of these projects in class. “Students really look forward to attending class and getting involved in the different projects we are learning about. They work together, take notes, refer back to them, and participate in the process,” said Fraccalvieri. Volcano eruptions were

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the most recent natural occurrence the students learned about, a natural disaster that can change the surface of the Earth. They fashioned volcanoes from clay and used baking soda and vinegar to form eruptions. The experiment was successful. They learned, right in front of their eyes, that lava erupting from a volcano is natural but when it flows down the sides into the valley, it can Scientific principles become a natural disaster. such as friction, potential and kinetic energies, torque, chassis, traction, and aerodynamics were investigated and applied by students at the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Jefferson Academic Center in their quest to engineer the winning rubber band car for the Annual Tech Champion of Champions Competition. Tech Teacher Ramesh Nathai said, “This project was selected to give

students the opportunity to be creative, practice engineering skills, and be cooperative working in groups.” Sixty students designed rubber band cars. They had to identify a design, brainstorm, construct and test the design, evaluate, and possibly redesign their car, and share their solutions with the class. The competitive event allowed the students to learn life lessons about taking turns, winning

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and losing, and good sportsmanship. Not everyone would be receiving a medal or trophy. After tabulating the results, the champion was Sebastian, a William Floyd UFSD student. His car went 59’. First, second, and third place winners were William, East Islip UFSD (55’); Alex, Three Village CSD (54’); and Ryan, William Floyd UFSD (48’) respectively.

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Student Support The Long Island Museum announced recently that Sterling National Bank, with headquarters in Lake Success, is the sponsor of the museum’s annual student art exhibition, Colors of Long Island. This annual exhibition affords a chance for hundreds of students from across Long Island to display their artwork in a museum setting. “We’re proud to be a sponsor of this inspiring event, which brings together some of the work of the most talented student artists from across Suffolk and Nassau Counties,” said Brian Edwards, Consumer Banking President, Sterling National Bank. “We are passionate about

educating and sparking the imagination of the next generation, and are committed to helping children from across Long Island use the power of art to positively impact their community.” The museum will recognize Sterling’s support, along with all the participating students and teachers at artists’ reception on March 4th and April 8th from noon to 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend either or both events. And on Tuesday, March 13th, when the museum is otherwise closed to the public, seniors 62 and older may enjoy a free, self-guided tour of the exhibition from 10 a.m. to noon. Senior

unveiled at Arrowhead Elementary School this February during the building’s spirit week. Members of the school’s student council met with bank representatives to learn about the program and the importance of establishing a pattern of saving. As a visual reminder of the meeting, each

student was presented with a blue plastic piggybank and a shinny new penny. The bank made a donation to the school’s PTA as part of the challenge and the students who find the oldest penny over the next month will earn a separate prize.

Tuesday is sponsored by Jefferson’s Ferry. The Colors of Long Island exhibition will be on display from February 23rd through April 8th and includes the participation of 135 Long Island Schools. Art teachers from public and private schools across Long Island in grades K through 12 were invited to submit up to two pieces of student artwork for the exhibition. Traditionally, the theme, “Colors of Long Island,” allows for many creative interpretations. While some students refer to Long Island’s landscapes, others prefer THE PENNY PROJECT - In celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s 209th birthday and in to focus on the cultural conjunction with an initiative spearheaded by the local Gold Coast Bank branch, Three diversity that makes Long Village Central School District students are working to find the oldest Lincoln penny Island so colorful. in the community. Photo courtesy of: Three Village Central School District

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SIMULATING EARTH - Student Ethan, Rocky Point UFSD, pours the baking soda and vinegar mixture into the clay volcano as student Jeremiah, Longwood CSD, looks on. They ready themselves for the lava that will soon erupt.

In celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s 209th birthday and in conjunction with an initiative spearheaded by the local Gold Coast Bank branch, Three Village Central School District students are working to find the oldest Lincoln penny in the community. The program was

Enhancing Friendships In their annual celebration of Valentine’s Day and 100 days of school, second-graders at Edna Louise Spear Elementary School in the Port Jefferson School District mixed and mingled through four creative centers for the dual festivities. Teachers Laura Kelly, Carleen Parmegiani, Darleen Wells and Maureen Zajac guided the students in writing their

answers to “something I will love forever is…” and “Before you speak, think and be smart, it’s hard to fix a wrinkled heart,” and other crafts. A huge heart poster was created with 100 reasons why the students love the school that will be showcased in the school’s entry hall. The spirited and colorful event was embraced by all the students. “We have been doing

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this for a few years to enhance the friendships among the children at the grade level and think of children outside of our school,” said Zajac, who brought the cards, pictures and extra paper to the pediatric center at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson for the children to know their peers in Port Jefferson are thinking of them.

Vin Miceli, a senior at Earl L. Vandermeulen High School in Port Jefferson School District, won the 126-pound title at the Section XI 2018 Division II Wrestling Championships, recently held at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood. He will head to the state tournament at the Times ENHANCING FRIENDSHIPS - Second-grade students at Edna Louise Spear Union Center in Albany on Elementary School celebrated friendships and 100 days of schools. Photo courtesy of: February 23rd. Port Jefferson School District Miceli’s outstanding

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Knowledge is Power

District Superintendent of Eastern Suffolk BOCES (ESBOCES) David Wicks was February’s guest speaker at the monthly Community Legislative Committee meeting. Wicks presented Advocacy 101 to a room of 50 attendees who included students, parents, ESBOCES staff, and members of the community interested in answers to questions such as ‘What is advocacy?’ ‘Who can advocate?’, and ‘How do we advocate?’

Wicks’ presentation was timely as many of the students and staff in attendance are preparing to visit Albany for Advocacy Day on February 28th, and they want their voices heard. Building relationships, knowledge is power, know the logistics, and communicate effectively were four components of advocating identified and discussed. Students from both the Academy LI and ESBOCES chosen to participate in Advocacy

record consists of being a five-time All-County wrestler, two-time Suffolk County champion, fourtime West Islip champion, a three-time Armstrong Cup champion, a three-time Huntington champion and a three-time Harborfields champion. “Vin Miceli is impressive,” said coach Michael Maletta. “He is committed to his sport year-round and has

accumulated over 90 offseason matches this year. After every loss, he rededicates himself and moves forward. I am so proud of him; Port Jefferson should be proud of him.” Joining Miceli in Albany will be Joe Evangelista, who received a wild card to gain entrance to the state tournament. The wild card is reserved for the top wrestlers in the state who do not win their sectional tournament. Evangelista has more than 100 career victories and is a five-time All-County wrestler as well as a county champion. He was a two-time Armstrong champion, two-time LuHi champion, and a Huntington champion, Bellport champion and West Islip champion. The Port Jefferson wrestling team placed third at the county tournament with a score of 210. Photo courtesy of: Port Jefferson School District

Middle School Mindfulness

The program’s strategies board members, Port Jefferson Middle the School sixth-grade school administrators and helped participants to students participated community members in recognize symptoms of stress, anxiety in a mindfulness pilot attendance in a cooling anger, frustration and program this past fall and breath and the half sun and three students had the salutation, two of the many how to alleviate reactive opportunity to share some strategies they learned in behaviors to them. It also of the skills they learned at the eight-week program. helped to cultivate selfcalming voices esteem, confidence and a recent board of education Their and guidance were well- an awareness of their meeting. Middle school Principal received by all who took emotional health and wellbeing. Dr. Robert Neidig and part in the exercises. “I use the breathing The forward-thinking English teacher Alison to calm Giannusa, who was approach to the middle techniques instrumental in the success school’s focus on character- me down and the sun of the program, presented building skills in students salutation to wake me up,” on the feedback from was a collaboration with said Parmegiani, who has students and staff. They the district and Diane also shared the techniques Day received additional were followed by students MacDonald, a holistic with friends outside of the Kiersten Parmegiani, educator and the founder school. “They are helpful training to help them Noelle Eckart and Alexa of Port Jefferson-based It to my soccer teammates understand the issues and Eichinger, who instructed Takes a Village Wellness. too.” the importance of speaking to elected officials to address concerns and solutions. Wicks said, “You are the current and future voters of America. Be the expert in the room when you get to Albany. Be courteous; be confident because this is the opportunity for you to exercise your right to give MIDDLE SCHOOL MINDFULNESS - From left, Port Jefferson Middle School sixthinput about the issues that grade students Kiersten Parmegiani, Noelle Eckart and Alexa Eichinger practiced their affect you.” half sun salutations before sharing their mindfulness experience with the board of education. Photo courtesy of: Port Jefferson School District

R.C. Murphy and P.J. Gelinas Junior High Schools celebrated Foreign Language week this winter with fun activities in and out of the classroom. French, Italian and

contest and commercial contest. Additionally, students were assigned the task of creating a video commercial highlighting why someone should choose to study either French, Italian and Spanish. The winners of both contests were announced at the culminating event, International Night, which was attended by more than 350 students. Attendees enjoyed the entertainment of cultural dance and song from Spain, Ireland, Italy and France, while eating Spanish music was played authentic dishes from the in between class periods, same countries. a travel exhibit of DaVinci, Gaudí and Monet was Photo courtesy of: displayed in the foreign Three Village Central language wing and students School District competed in a trivia

Seeking Artifacts The Southold Historical Society is preparing a summer exhibit about the wine industry on the North Fork entitled “Clink! A Toast to North Fork Wine.” The Society is looking for small artifacts to be part

of the exhibit. Do you have any vineyard or winery hand tools that you would be willing to loan or even donate to the society for the exhibit? Do you have a vine knife, grafting knife, grape shears, corkscrew,

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Rocky Point Middle School has been awarded the Silver Inviting School Fidelity Award in honor of the students’ and staff’s efforts to keep the spirit and practice of Invitational Education alive and well in the school. The Invitational Education program

presents five prestigious Fidelity Awards every two years. Schools who have previously received the Invitational Award are invited to apply for the Fidelity Award this year. The application includes documentation on what the school is doing to support an invitational climate at

the school. Essentially, that the school is continuing to work to extend those initiatives and supporting that ideals of IAIE. Rocky Point Middle School was named an Invitational Award winning school last year.

EARNING ACCOLADES - Rocky Point Middle School has been awarded the first Silver Inviting School Fidelity Award in honor of the students’ and staff’s efforts to keep the spirit and practice of Invitational Education alive and well in the school. Photo courtesy of: Rocky Point School District

With the children’s perennial favorite game “Candy Land” as its theme and decorative signs pointing in the directions of Lollipop Lane, Scraggy’s Skittle Hill and Gingerbread Place,

the annual PTA-sponsored Sweetheart Dance recently took place at Edna Louise Spear Elementary School. Girls in grades 1-5 and their specially selected adult enjoyed the festive fare of this long-standing

tradition at the school that even featured a nod to Principal Tom Meehan with arrows directing guests to Mr. Meehan’s Cupcake Corner, a table full of tasty baked confections.

A LABOR OF LOVE - Edna Louise Spear Elementary School students and their specially selected adult enjoyed the annual Sweetheart Dance held recently at the school. Photo courtesy of: Port Jefferson School District

Donations Warm Hearts Four classes from Nassakeag Elementary School teamed up this winter to bring smiles to those who visit the Interfaith Nutrition Network by creating more than 100 Valentine’s Day gift boxes. For the initiative, the Three Village Central School District students gathered shoeboxes

and earned monetary donations by completing various chores at home. The funds were then used to purchase various sundries for both adults and children assisted by the INN. The Nassakeag students decorated and filled the shoeboxes with those items, preparing them for delivery right before the holiday.

In addition to the community service aspect of the project, teachers also tied the effort into the social studies curriculum, as they discussed community with regard to wants and needs. This effort has been coordinated by Judy Larsen and Joan Sperry for the past several years.

DONATIONS WARM HEARTS - Four classes from Nassakeag Elementary School teamed up this winter to bring smiles to those who visit the Interfaith Nutrition Network by creating more than 100 Valentine’s Day gift boxes. Photo courtesy of: Three Village Central School District

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The Great South Bay Power Squadron of the United States Power Squadrons – America’s Boating Club, has installed its officers for 2018-2019. The “Change of Watch” Meeting was on Friday, February 16th at the RusyBohm Post 411 American Legion, Islip. John P. Pergola, AP, Patchogue, has been installed as Squadron Commander. Installed to serve with Commander Pergola is James M. Milton, JN, of Islip

Terrace, who is the Executive Officer; Kathy E. Matheson, P, of West Islip, is Administrative Officer; Marie A. Wallach, S, of Commack, as Educational Officer; James F. Milton, JN, of Islip Terrace, as Secretary; and Steve Potestio, P, of Holbrook, as Treasurer. Commander Pergola is a Squadron Advanced Pilot of the United States Power Squadrons and served as the Executive Officer over this last year. His previous Squadron

responsibilities include being the Administrative Office in 2016 and was the Co-op Charting Chairman from 2014 to 2016. John has received the following educational advancements and awards in the Squadron: grade of Advanced Piloting, Pilot and Seamanship in 2011, and the Basic Boating Course in 2003. He has also earned Educational Proficiency in 2013 and successfully completed the following educational courses:

Engine Maintenance in 2011, Weather in 2012 and Operations Training in 2014 and 2017. He was presented with the Skipper Award in 2013 and the Pilot Award in 2015. He also successfully completed Marine Electrical Systems in 2013, Marine Communications in 2014, Navigation Systems and Electronic Navigation in 2015, Marine Radar in 2016, and Leadership Development, Emergencies Onboard, and Man Overboard in 2017. Commander Pergola has earned six Merit Marks with the United States Power Squadrons, which is based on dedication and work that has been accomplished within the Squadron. He became a Senior Member of the Squadron in 2017 and has served on the Squadron’s Executive Board for the past three years. Over 125 Squadron members attended the “Change of Watch” Meeting, along with several elected and governmental officials. Several proclamations were received and presented to Outgoing Commander Arthur Wallach, AP,

Commack. Proclamations were presented by Mr. Ed Wiggins who represented State Senator Phil Boyle, Mr. Tom Owens who represented Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, County Legislator Steve Flotteron, Sergeant Marco Calise who represented Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon, Jr., and Sal Nicosia from State Senator Tom Croci’s office. Other letters and proclamations presented to Outgoing Commander Wallach were from President George H.W. Bush, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, County Legislator Tom Cilmi, Suffolk County Legislator Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Preservation Commissioner Rose Harvey, the Huntington Town Supervisor Chad Lupinacci and the Town Board, and Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine and the Town Board, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and New York Senator John Flanagan. Organized in 1914, the United States Power

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Winter Tourism Campaign Launched On the heels of the successful launch of Discover Long Island’s new off-season campaign that launched in December, Long Island is gearing up for a line-up of winter and spring festivals that will attract locals and visitors from around the globe. The region’s annual Winterfest celebration and new The Hamptons Arts Weekend (THAW) are expected to draw thousands during a traditionally slow period.

“Long Island is known for our iconic summer season, but winter is an ideal time for visitors and locals to discover the endless dining, shopping and entertainment opportunities throughout our destination at a relaxed pace and considerable savings,” said Kristen Jarnagin, President & CEO, Discover Long Island. “Events such as Winterfest and THAW ensure that there is no shortage of

activity taking place on the East End and provides the perfect backdrop for a winter weekend getaway.” The 11th annual Winterfest is held on Long Island’s East End from February 22nd – March 18th and offers attendees an array of activities including wine tours, craft beverage tastings, live music performances, and more for the perfect East End getaway. The Hamptons Art Network, a

collaboration of 19 different cultural attractions, will host the first annual THAW Festival kicking off March 23rd-25th with special performances, workshops, film screenings, and mustsee exhibitions throughout the Hamptons. “Suffolk County is home to some of the best tourism assets on Long Island,” said County Executive Bellone. “These signature events are tremendous for the East End and

allow locals and visitors to get a true taste of Long Island’s unique offerings. I encourage visitors to come out and explore Long Island’s top attractions including our famed art and cultural facilities, renowned wine country, and lively downtowns.” Tourism is a $5.6 billion annual industry on Long Island and employs more than 100,000 local jobs. Long Island is the host destination of several

internationally recognized events in 2018 including The Belmont Stakes Racing Festival featuring the 150th running of The Belmont Stakes and the 118th U.S. Open Golf Championships at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. For more on Winterfest, THAW or for a full listing of signature events or destination information, please visit www.discoverlongisland. com.

chart and chart interpretation • Navigational Aids and how they point to safe water • Plotting Courses, Determining Distance and Direction • The Mariner’s Compass and converting between True and Magnetic • Use of GPS, Typical GPS displays, Information GPS provide • Monitoring and determining progress with GPS • Using GPS and Manual plotting techniques together • The “Seaman’s Eye” Cost of the course is $75. per person. A second person using and sharing the same book will have an additional $15 fee for the second person. This includes a Student Kit, Course Text Book, Weekend Navigator Book, and Exam Fee. Students will also need Plotters and Dividers as they will be loaned to all students at no charge. If any student wishes to purchase the Plotters and Dividers, they will have this option at the beginning and the end of the course.

Students must sign up for the course by March 7th, 2018 online at www. BoatGSB.org. Organized in 1914, the United States Power Squadrons is the world’s large private boating organization, as referred to as “America’s Boating Club.” The national organization is comprised of nearly 40,000 members in over 450 local Squadrons across the country. The United States Power Squadrons and America’s Boating Club is a non-profit organization of boating enthusiasts who have a common interest and appreciation of recreational boating, boating safety, and education. As a public service, America’s Boating Club offers and provides Safe Boating Courses. Through this course, over three million students have already learned how to make their boating safer and more enjoyable. For additional information on any of our Public Safe Boating Course, please go to “GSB” Public Course Schedule,” at www.BoatGSB.org, or send an email to: mawallach@verizon.ner or call Marie A. Wallach, Squadron Educational Officer at 631.269.7169.

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Great South Bay Power Squadron of America’s Boating Club is pleased to announce a Coastal Navigation Course for the spring of 2018.The course is scheduled to begin on March 15th, at the West Islip Public Library located at 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip. The course will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday evenings. The course will run around 12 weeks. The course, “Coastal Navigation – Piloting,” covers the basics of Coastal and Inland Navigation. The course focuses on GPS navigation as a primary navigational tool while covering traditional navigational techniques using a chart and charting tools. Upon completion, students should expect to be comfortable charting and navigating courses to new destinations as well as using paper charts should their electronics fail. The course includes many in-class exercises, developing the student’s skills through hands-on practice and learning. The exam is a take home, and students will have one week to complete it and return it to the instructor. Topics of the course include: • How to read a

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