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The Times of Middle Country - October 8, 2015

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The TIMES of Middle Country

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Woman’s Expo draws thousands By heidi Sutton

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The community was given an opportunity to kick off their holiday shopping at the 15th annual Women’s Expo last Thursday, Oct. 1. The one-day event, which was held at the Middle Country Public Library in Centereach, drew an estimated crowd of

more than 2100 people who came out to support local women in business. Presented by the Middle Country Library Foundation and the library’s Miller Business Resource Center, the occassion gave more than 80 women entrepreneurs the opportunity to introduce their wonderful products which included

wine, candles, baked goods, handbags, Fall crafts, clothing, jewelry, teas, jams, pottery, soaps and much more. Visitors were also able to have lunch at the expo cafe and try their luck at the raff le basket table. Vendors interested in participating in next year’s event are encouraged to visit www.womensExpoli.org.

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Clockwise from top left, Evangelia Pantazis of Melina’s Bowtique offered many types of hair accessories at her colorful table; handmade winterthemed crafts were offered by liv dillahunt; just in time for the cooler weather, owner karyn villante of Made here new york offered blankets and sweaters for sale; vivian Jarrett, owner of tainos Sofrito & Mojo of riverhead offered free samples of her products and Mother/daughter team Judy and amy Mandala with products from their delicious delights Bakery.


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Budget proposal won’t add pressure to wallets Funding would increase for snow removal, environment By Giselle Barkley & elana Glowatz

Brookhaven Town won’t ask for more money from residents next year, according to Supervisor Ed Romaine’s 2016 budget proposal. Romaine (R) revealed his nearly $281 million budget plan at a meeting on Oct. 1, touting its benefits of complying with the state-imposed limit on property tax increases and putting more funding toward snow removal as the winter season approaches. Crafting the budget was a challenge given the tight limit on how much the property tax levy could increase, according to Romaine — the state’s limit was 0.73 percent this year. Despite that, “I support the tax cap because I understand what the tax burden is on the taxpayers of this town,” Romaine said during a meeting with the press last week. “I’m trying to do my best to limit that tax burden while providing needed services and that’s crucial, and our five-year plan reflects that.” According to the budget proposal, the town’s property tax levy will not see a

supervisor ed romaine discusses his 2016 budget proposal.

net increase in 2016, holding taxes steady for many residents. Romaine was able to maintain the levy because of the amount of money the town will save from satisfying debts. Some of the money that would

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have gone toward those debt payments was used instead to fund increases in other budget lines. When money from the town’s debt reserve fund is excluded, the budget proposal actually reduces overall spending

more than $800,000. “That’s come from careful management of capital projects and the elimination of pipeline debt,” Finance Commissioner Tamara Wright said during the meeting. Just as there were cuts in the budget, there were also additions. Romaine proposed bringing the highway department’s snow removal budget up to $5.2 million — a budget line the supervisor and the town board have been adding to since the massive February 2013 storm, frequently dubbed Nemo, that buried Long Island under three feet of dense snow. That removal budget has doubled in the last few years. “I hope that someday we will have a less snowy winter,” Romaine said. Town officials hope any leftover snow removal money will be deposited into a reserve account, to be used in an emergency winter weather situation. The supervisor’s proposal also increases spending on environmental protection and funding for public safety staff, code enforcement and internal auditors, among others. Romaine’s proposed capital budget totals $62.2 million, a reduction of about 2.4 percent from the current year. The capital funds will go toward local projects like long-awaited athletic fields in Selden and road and drainage improvements.

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PERSPECTIVES

North Shore hospitals improving our health care Your turn

BY Ken LaVaLLe

Today, we live in a fast-paced society where change is no longer measured yearto-year but is determined in minute-tominute increments. By the time we master a new technology or system, it is time to upgrade to the next. Perhaps there is no better example of fast pace change than in the world of health care. Doctors are now employed by hospitals, hospitals are joining hospital systems and hospital systems are expanding into new geographical areas creating an atmosphere of competition unprecedented in years past.

In this dynamic health care environment, I take great pride in the fact that two of our local hospitals have recognized that by working together, the quality of health care in our community significantly improves. We are fortunate to have Stony Brook Medicine — an outstanding, tertiary care hospital and research-intense medical school, in close proximity to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital — one of our region’s premiere community teaching hospitals. In years past, a patient oftentimes had to choose between the two hospitals in determining their level of care. Today, the hospitals work together to provide access to quality care and services through state-of-the art technology. For example, recent clinical research at Stony Brook established a new approach to the definitive diagnosis of cardiac disease in patients with chest pain. Stony Brook then spread this technology to Mather Hospital, so that a patient entering Mather with chest pain has their cardiac CT scan read remotely by doctors at Stony Brook, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions. Mather has also teamed up with Stony Brook radiologists who read all of the radiology studies, CT, MRI and X-rays, for Mather Hospital patients. The two hospitals have implemented a seamless transfer

process for patients with complex medical problems that require services available only at the tertiary care hospital. For example, patients arriving at Mather Emergency Department with stroke symptoms are rapidly assessed and treated. Those patients who require neurointerventional therapies are transferred to Stony Brook where neurosurgeons can move quickly and remove or break up clots, saving brain tissue and thereby improving brain function following recovery. On the educational front, Stony Brook currently sponsors the training of internal medicine residents at Mather Hospital, providing a mechanism to attract and maintain quality doctors in the years ahead. The relationship between Stony Brook Medicine and Mather Hospital demonstrates what can be achieved when institutions make the commitment to reach out and complement each other’s strengths. In this case, the results have brought about improved and more efficient health care services at a cost savings achieved by eliminating duplication. As we continue to navigate the quickly changing health care landscape and focus more on health management and prevention strategies, I am hopeful that opportunities for collaboration and cooperation

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Stony Brook Medicine and John T. Mather Memorial Hospital work together to provide better care.

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Teen stays positive despite rare condition By Giselle Barkley

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Rain or shine, teenager Eli Mollineaux always has a smile on his face — even as he battles a rare mitochondrial disease known as Pearson marrow-pancreas syndrome. Last week, Suffolk County honored Eli for his sunny disposition despite his condition, with a proclamation. Now, the month of September is Mitochondrial Awareness month, and Suffolk County officials went a step further, calling the proclamation “Eli’s Law” in light of the Huntington native’s 14th birthday on Oct. 3. Eli’s birthday is yet another milestone for him, his family and their friends. “The lifespan for kids with Pearson’s is around 3 to 4 years old,” said Alyssa Mancuso, a family friend of 10 years. “So the fact that Eli’s turning 14 is huge.” Children with the incurable Pearson marrow-pancreas syndrome have problems producing certain cells in their bone marrow that develop into different types of blood cells. Those problems stem from defects in the cells’ mitochondria. According to Eli’s mother, Ellen Mollineaux, the “mitochondria is [the] battery for cells and [Eli] is missing a big part of that battery.” Mollineaux remembers her son’s condition developing when he was a infant, as he was often sick and didn’t act like a typical child. “Cognitively, I knew he was there, but all of a sudden he was sleeping more and wasn’t playful,” Mollineaux said. “[He] always wanted to be held and hugged and I knew something was wrong.” After taking Eli to his pediatrician, a blood test revealed his hemoglobin level was around 1.9 grams per deciliter, while the average 6-month-old to 2-year-old child’s level should be around 12 — which meant his body was running out of blood. Mollineaux said doctors rushed Eli to North Shore Uni-

versity Hospital in Manhasset for a blood transfusion. “It was as if they filled his tank up with gas,” Mollineaux said. “He sat up and within minutes all the skills he didn’t have, he had.” Eli received the transfusion in September 2002. He did well for a few years, but his disorder has progressed in the last several months. According to his mother, his tremors are getting worse, making it difficult for him to eat — especially his favorite food, soup. Walking is also more difficult. Despite this, Eli remains positive. “He will lose his balance when he tries to walk and he doesn’t say, ‘It sucks,’” Mollineaux said. “If the doctor asks him … ‘How you doing?’ — Even though he can’t walk [properly, he says,] ‘Great. Everything’s good.’” During an interview with media, Eli’s older brother, Josh, also commented on his brother’s sunny disposition. He said his brother is a happy kid who is indifferent to his illness. The only thing Eli doesn’t like is having his blood drawn. Regardless of his hardships, thinking about school and seeing his friends is what keeps Eli’s spirit up. During an interview, he said art was his favorite subject at school. Legislator William “Doc” Spencer (DCenterport), who was present at the press conference where Eli received his proclamation, said “Eli’s Law” will honor Eli’s courage, while bringing awareness to his condition. Spencer said Eli is inspiring, and gives hope to those who are battling their own adversities. Although his current prognosis is not very good, Ellen Mollineaux said her family clings to their motto. “Nobody knows their future,” she said. “That’s like our motto. No one knows what’s going to happen tomorrow. Horrible things happen every day and we just move on.”

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Legals NOTICE TO BIDDERS Custodial Supplies The Middle Country Public Library will receive sealed bids for Custodial Supplies. Written bids will be received at Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach, NY 11720 on or before Wednesday, October 19, 2015 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. On Monday, October 19, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. bids will be opened and read publicly. Bids shall be sent to the attention of Sophia Serlis-McPhillips, Director, Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach, NY 11720. Specifications may be obtained commencing Thursday, October 8, 2015 at: Middle Country Public Library 101 Eastwood Blvd. Centereach, NY 11720 Tel: 631-585-9393 Specifications may be obtained Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder subject, however, to the right reserved by the Board of Trustees for the Middle Country Public Library, to waive any informalities in, reject any or all proposals, accept any bid in whole or in part, or to advertise for new proposals, if, in the opinion of this Board of Trustees, the best interests of the Middle Country Public Library will thereby be promoted. This invitation is an offer to receive proposals for a contract and not an offer of a contract. All bids shall include non-collusive bidding certification or statement required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York and shall also contain a nonsegregated facilities certificate, which shall provide that the bidder does not maintain or provide for his employees, facilities which are segregated on a basis of race, creed, color or national origin, whether such facilities are segregated by directive or on a de-facto basis. The Middle Country Public Library reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities and informalities in bidding. By order of the Board of Trustees Middle Country Public Library Sophia Serlis-McPhillips Director 311 10/8 1x tmc LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE CENTEREACH FIRE DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a resolution was duly

adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the CENTEREACH FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York, on the 22nd day of September, 2015, subject to a permissive referendum as provided for by Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law. An extract of the resolution is as follows: The CENTEREACH FIRE DISTRICT maintains a Capital Reserve Fund designated as the Capital Reserve Fund for Buildings and Grounds under Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law in which account there is sufficient funds to accomplish the purpose hereinafter set forth; namely, the Purchase and install Washing Machine at Station 3 (North Howell Ave), and purchase a new ECO floor scrubbing machine, and it proposed to contract for such work in order to maintain the high standards of performance of the CENTEREACH FIRE DEPARTMENT in the discharge of its duties in preserving the lives and property of the residents of the community, and said work is deemed in the best interests of the residents of the CENTEREACH FIRE DISTRICT. The resolution further provides that there be transferred from the present Section 6(g) Capital Reserve Fund For Buildings and Grounds of the CENTEREACH FIRE DISTRICT a sum not to exceed Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00) Dollars for the work, and the District Treasurer is authorized to effect such transfer from time to time to effect such work. This resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days unless in the meanwhile a mandatory referendum as provided for in Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law is required to be held. DATED: September 22, 2015 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS CENTEREACH FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN ATTEST: Jennifer Gardner Secretary 318 10/81x tmc Notice of Public Hearing Centereach Fire District Annual Budget Hearing 2015 WHEREAS, on the 22nd day of September, 2015, pursuant to Section 105 of the Town Law and Section 181 of the Town Law, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Centereach Fire District confirmed that the Annual Fire District Budget Hearing will be conducted with reference to the Annual Fire District Budget for the fiscal year 2016 on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Headquarters Building located at 9 South

Washington Ave. Centereach, NY and WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners is required to adopt a proposed budget at least 21 days before October 20, 2015 so that it is available for public inspection prior to the budget hearing. NOW, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Centereach Fire District has adopted a proposed Annual Fire District Budget for 2016 as of this date for purposes of discussion and review at the Budget hearing to be held on October 20, 2015, and a copy of the proposed budget is available at the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Brookhaven and at the office of the Centereach Fire District Secretary at 9 South Washington Ave. Centereach, NY where it may be inspected by any interested person during office hours. In addition copies of the proposed budget will be available on the night of the said hearing. NOW, therefore BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Centereach Fire District will hold the Annual Fire District Budget hearing to be conducted with reference to the Annual Fire District Budget for fiscal year 2016 on Tuesday October 20, 2015 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Headquarters building located at 9 South Washington Ave. Centereach, NY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the aforesaid budget will be presented to the residents and taxpayers of the Centereach Fire District and to the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Centereach Fire District, for their respective consideration at this public hearing and for the purpose of considering the said resolution and hearing all persons interested in the subject concerning same on Tuesday October 20, 2015 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Headquarters building located at 9 South Washington Ave. Centereach, NY Dated: September 22, 2015 Centereach, New York Board of Fire Commissioners Centereach Fire District Town of Brookhaven ATTEST: Jennifer Gardner Centereach Fire District Secretary 321 10/8 1x tmc

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POLICE BLOTTER Incidents and arrests from Oct. 1-4 On the Pathmark to jail On Oct. 4, police arrested a 37-year-old woman from East Setauket for petit larceny at the Pathmark on Nesconset Highway in Port Jefferson Station, after she allegedly stole beauty and cooking supplies.

Police said an unidentified person stole house keys and an insurance card from a 2002 Cadillac between Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. and Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. The car was unlocked and was parked in a driveway on Shore Road in Mount Sinai.

Gunnin’ for goods Police arrested four people between the ages of 17 and 21 for armed robbery on Oct. 1, shortly after they approached an unidentified man on Dewey Street in Port Jefferson Station, pulled out a gun and stole cash and marijuana from the victim. Police didn’t specify which of the suspects was holding a weapon but said they were arrested on Olympia Street, the next block over.

A sweet steal Someone broke into the back entrance of Sweet and Savory on Main Street in Port Jefferson on Oct. 3, stealing money from the cash register.

Getting comfy A 32-year-old woman from Mount Sinai was arrested on Oct. 1 for petit larceny after she allegedly stole a comforter set from the Kohl’s on Nesconset Highway in East Setauket 10 days earlier. A sleepy surprise Shortly after midnight on Oct. 4, police arrested a 34-year-old man from Centereach for criminal trespassing on Mark Tree Road in Centereach. Police said the man entered someone’s home and slept in a bedroom, but the man didn’t break into the home, and it was unclear if the man knew the homeowner. Third time was not the charm Police arrested a 40-year-old man from Miller Place on Oct. 3 for operating a vehicle with a suspended license. Police said the man was driving a 1999 Toyota when he was pulled over on Miller Place Road. The man’s license had been suspended three times in the past. A 49-year-old man from Centereach was arrested on Oct. 4 for operating a vehicle with a suspended license. Police said the man was driving a 2015 Ford Fiesta down Holiday Park Drive in Centereach around 2:18 a.m. and was pulled over and arrested at the scene shortly afterward. They said the man had his license suspended three times in the past. Wrecked windows Police said a 17-year-old man from Syosset was arrested for criminal mischief on Oct. 3. According to police, the man smashed the back window of a 2002 Nissan Silvia on Ruland Road and of a 2012 Honda Civic on Mallard Avenue, both on Aug. 10 in Selden. Police arrested the man at the 6th Precinct. Shore thing Between Oct. 1 at 10 p.m. and Oct. 2 at 1 p.m., an unidentified person stole credit cards and identification from a 2011 Toyota. Police said the car was parked on Shore Road in Mount Sinai.

Mailbox madness An unidentified person smashed a mailbox on Westchester Drive in Sound Beach. On Oct. 3 around 10:37 p.m., police said someone struck a mailbox on Patricia Lane in South Setauket with a metal rod. Suits him On the afternoon of Oct. 4, two unidentified people got into a verbal dispute. Police said one of the individuals entered the residence of the other and stole assorted men’s clothing. Police were unsure when the dispute occurred in relation to the theft. Rosy robber On Rosewood Road in Rocky Point, an unknown person stole a purse containing a woman’s license and checks from a car on Oct. 1. Rock on Branch A woman reported that an unidentified person threw a rock at her garage door and damaged it on Oct. 4 on Branch Lane in East Setauket. Out of step Police said an unknown person entered the backyard of a residence on Tudor Road in Centereach on Oct. 2, stole a 10-foot fiberglass step ladder and fled. Tailgates and tools Police said a 2011 Dodge Ram was parked in a driveway on Hawkins Road in Selden on Oct. 1 when someone stole the tailgate from the truck, as well as a drill, a separate drill set and a table saw from the bed of the truck. Theater theft Between Oct. 1 at 9:15 p.m. and midnight on Oct. 2, someone shattered the front driver’s side window of a 2013 GMC Denali while it was parked in the Loews Theater lot in Stony Brook. The unidentified person stole a camera, cash and assorted Michael Kors merchandise from the car.

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PEOPLE

Piano student scores NYSSMA showcase honor

Amy Liu

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Middle Country Central School District’s Selden Middle School sixth-grade student Amy Liu was recently selected as a pianist in the Tenth Annual New York State School Music Association Piano Showcase. The showcase will take place in

Rochester during the 2015 AllState Winter Conference. Amy was one of only 12 students chosen statewide out of the 113 eligible applicants. To be eligible, Amy needed to receive a perfect score on a Level 6 Piano NYSSMA solo, which

Amy accomplished two years in a row. Additionally, Amy was required to make a video of her performance and needed a teacher recommendation. She is the first piano student in Middle Country Central School District history to achieve this honor.

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From left, Project9line Vice President Brian Cutaia, Councilman LaValle, Project9line President and U.S. Army veteran Patrick Donohue and Vetstock performer HaStyle Rhymes

Project9line’s Vetstock is music to vets’ ears Photos from Jillian Skuza

Centereach High School’s Women’s Choir, above, and Newfield High School’s Guy’s Ensemble, below, perform at the memorial ceremony.

School choirs radiate warmth at local fire departments Middle Country Central School District’s Centereach and Newfield High School choral groups recently performed at both local fire departments in memory of the Long Island and New York City residents who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, and to honor those who put their lives in danger to rescue survivors. Centereach Women’s Choir, led by teacher Brian Hough, performed at the Centereach Fire House, and the

Newfield Guy’s Ensemble, directed by teacher Kristi Adams, sang at the Selden Fire House. Students performed songs such as “Sing Me to Heaven” by Daniel Gawthrop and “No Tears in Heaven” by Robert S. Arnold during the ceremony for members of the community. The Selden and Centereach fire departments chiefs spoke during the events, and all attendees participated in a moment of silence.

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On Sept. 19, Councilman Kevin LaValle (R-Selden) enjoyed a day of music and fun for a good cause at Vetstock 2015, presented by Project9line. The event, which was held at the Connolly Station restaurant in Bay Shore, is Long Island’s only music festival dedicated to veterans. The veterans perform at the show and all proceeds go to spreading awareness about the veterans’ struggle and to help further Project9line’s mission to support veterans by providing multiple avenues for them to

communicate their experiences and promote a healthy transition back to civilian life. LaValle said, “Project9line makes such a positive impact on the lives of our veterans and I was happy to be part of the celebration at Vetstock 2015. It was great fun and I look forward to coming back next year.” Project9line is a not-for-profit corporation that is run 100 percent by volunteers and all money goes to help local veterans. For more information about Project9line, please go to www.project9line.com.

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Photos by Desirée Keegan

Above, defender and co-captain Nick Gennardo tries to get the ball out of Centereach territory. Left, midfielder and co-captain Jonathan Bello races after the loose ball.

Centereach’s loss helps Huntington clinch playoffs Boys’ soccer

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We’ll be seeing the Huntington Blue Devils this postseason. With a 4-1 win over Centereach Tuesday, the Huntington boys’ soccer team sealed its fate as the team moved to 7-1-1 in League II, guaranteeing them a spot in the playoffs. “Clinching playoffs is nice,” Huntington head coach John Pagano said. “The score makes it look as if we won by a big margin, but I still don’t feel we played the way I think we could.” Huntington senior forward and cocaptain Carlos Rivera put the first point on the scoreboard after taking a short pass off a corner kick and up to goal and shooting the ball into the right corner of the net.

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he Newfield field hockey team traveled to East Islip Tuesday and shut out the host team.

With 5:02 remaining in the first half, senior midfielder and co-captain Wilber Parada scored on the inside left corner off a serve into the box from the right side, for the 2-0 point advantage. Centereach wouldn’t go down quietly though, and with 1:30 left in the half, junior forward Elmer Alfaro scored on a straight shot up the center, to cut Huntington’s lead, 2-1. “They played hard,” Centereach head coach Jon Galfano said of his Cougars. “There were a couple of mistakes on the field, but you have to give Huntington credit, too. They set up some beautiful plays.” Centereach opened the second half with several attempts, but it was Huntington’s Rivera who scored the next goal, off another short pass off the corner kick. “I have to be proud of my guys, because they never give up, they never quit,” Galfano said. “As a coach, especially at the high school level, that’s all you can hope for, because the kids keep fighting.”

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The game grew physical between the two teams, and Pagano said he was pleased with how his team handled the situation. “The game got very physical and actually could have gotten out of hand, but my guys were able to keep their composure,” Pagano said. “They realized the importance of all of these games down the stretch and how we can’t afford to have a player thrown out because of a fit of anger, so I liked that, and our finishing was good. We scored four good goals.” Centereach junior goalkeeper Jared Steiger made several diving saves to keep the score close, but with the net being pounded, seven saves were not enough. “I felt good,” Steiger said of his work between the pipes. “There were a few I think I could’ve got, though. As a team, I think we played alright, but we could’ve played better. I think we need to control the middle of the field better.” With 10:35 left to play, Huntington senior midfielder and co-captain Olvin Palma scored after rocketing a shot on

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he Newfield boys’ soccer team hosted Riverhead Tuedsay and edged out its opposition.

net from nearly 30 yards out, which surprised Centereach’s defense, leaving it with little time to react. On the opposite side of the field, sophomore goalkeeper Nat Amato, who is in his first year with the team, made some key saves. He made a total of five. “I felt pretty confident,” he said of being in net, adding that the players have been warm and welcoming to the new addition. “This team has great chemistry, since they’ve all been playing together since they were young. It’s a great team.” While the Blue Devils are excited for another postseason appearance, the team’s main goal is having a home playoff game. “We haven’t had a home playoff game in a real long time,” Pagano said. “I think we’re on track to do it. This is a really, really good group of kids, and as you continue to win games, you start to think that maybe a county final run isn’t out of the question. So right now, the way we’re playing, I think we have as good a shot as anybody.”

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THE INC. VILLAGE OF PORT JEFFERSON Is accepting applications for Treasurer/Director of Finance *College Degree in Accounting required *Five years experience in Public Administration *CPA Preferred but not required Resumes will be accepted by the Village through October 12, 2015 Send resume to: MayorsOffice@Portjeff.com SEE AD IN EMPLOYMENT DISPLAY FOR COMPLETE DETAILS

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A National Reputation for Excellence in Your Backyard. NSHOA, North Shore Hematology Oncology Associates, is the premier hematology / oncology medical group in the New York metropolitan area, and a go-to research facility for clinical trials from around the country. A comprehensive community oncology center, we have been providing premium cancer care to Long Island area residents for over 35 years, delivering more personalized services and faster access to technologies and treatments. NSHOA is seeking Full Time Nurse Practitioners, licensed/registered in NYS, experience preferred. All shifts available. We currently have opportunities in Setauket, Port Jefferson, Bay Shore, Smithtown, Patchogue, and Riverhead Progressive, positive environment.

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ROCKY POINT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking full-time, part-time, and substitute guard positions to assist the building administration with daily student management. See display ad for details and contact information.

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BLUEGRASS LANDSCAPING INC. Landscape garden design & construction. Grading, irrigation, ponds, maintenance & clean ups. Lic./Ins. 631-732-3760, 631-774-3169 CLOVIS AXIOM, INC. Expert Tree Removal,Pruning, Planting & Transplanting. *Insect & Disease Management. *Personalized healthy edible gardens and chicken coops. 631-751-4880 clovisaxiom@gmail.com

EASTSIDE SERVICES NY, INC. LANDSCAPE SERVICE Grading/topsoil/mulch, rockwalls, plantings/brush removal. New lawns/lawn maintenance, fences, masonry repairs, dry wells/drainage problems solved. Dane D’Zurilla 631-474-3321, 631-387-3189 www.eastsideservicesny.com

GIULIANO TREE SERVICE AND LANDSCAPING BOBCAT SERVICE. Tree removal, pruning, cleanups, stump grinding, landscape design, mowing, etc. Charles, 631-371-9913

GOT BAMBOO?? Bamboo containment and removal with guaranteed results! Landscape Architecture/Arborist Services. Property restoration/landscape design & installation. Free Estimates. 631-316-4023 Groundbreakers Development Group Inc., Commack NY HOSTA LOVERS Over 200 beautiful varieties, very reasonable prices. Open Saturday 10AM-4PM only. MAEDER NURSERIES INC. 225 Old Town Rd. E. Setauket 631-751-8446

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

Lawn & Landscaping MIKE FAGAN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTING, INC. Serving the Three Village Area. Spring clean-ups, perennial gardens, thatching, fertilizing, planting, top soil, transplanting, tree and stump removal. Complete lawn maintenance. Reasonable rates. Established 30 years. 631-744-9452, Lic. 0300-H/Ins. PRIVACY HEDGES FALLBLOWOUT SALE! 6ft Arborvitae (cedar). Regular $129, now $59. Beautiful Nursery Grown. FREE installation/FREE delivery. 518-536-1367 www.lowcosttrees.com Limited Supply! SETAUKET LANDSCAPE & DESIGN Stone Driveways/Walkways, Walls/Stairs/Patios/Masonry, Brickwork/Repairs & Land Clearing/Drainage, Grading/Excavating. Plantings/Mulch Steve Antos, 631-689-6082 www.setauketlandscape.com Serving Three Villages SWAN COVE LANDSCAPING Lawn Maintenance, Clean-ups, Shrub/Tree Pruning, Removals. Landscape Design/Installation, Ponds/Waterfalls, Stone Walls. Firewood. Free estimates. Lic/Ins. 631-689-8089

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

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Port Jefferson: $675,000

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Miller Place: $650,000

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Shoreham Village: $549,000

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Coram: $299,900

Rocky Point: $299,000-$315,000

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Miller Place: $499,900

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Miller Place: $396,000

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Rocky Point: $250,000

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OPINION

Suffolk’s septic philosophy needs shift: Murdocco

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Some face washes contain microbeads, which can be dangerous to the environment.

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Elected officials watch the installation of a septic system in Nesconset late last month.

It’s the little things

Could the stuff you’re washing your face with end up in your sushi? it sounds crazy, but yes. We don’t often agree with legislators who want to add more restrictions to businesses, but a recently approved law, drafted by Suffolk County Legislator Kara hahn (d-Setauket), tries to take tiny pieces of plastic out of the equation. The culprit is known as microbeads, which are used as exfoliants and are becoming more and more common in personal care products like facial scrubs and toothpastes. The tiny particles are too small for our treatment plants to filter out of wastewater, so they pick up toxins and are discharged into our waterways. Small creatures confuse them with food and ingest them, and those small creatures are consumed by larger creatures — which then reach us at the top of the food chain. hahn’s law passing this week means products containing microbeads are going to start disappearing from Suffolk County shelves, with complete removal by 2018. While some of us may lose our exfoliant, we will all gain a healthier water supply and environment. it’s a sacrifice we’re willing to make, because without it, we may not have the clean water we need to exfoliate with in the first place.

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TO ThE EdiTOr: Your editorial advocating for sewers in Suffolk County accurately notes that our cesspool systems are antiquated, and something must be done. however, it’s simply not that simple. The philosophy taken by the county must shift — sewers, while an integral component of attracting growth, serve a critical environmental function. Up until this point, the conversation regarding sewering always steers

Ticking time bomb TO ThE EdiTOr: in an amusing escapade that began in the great state of Texas a few weeks ago, a precocious boy named Ahmed Mohamed, who is 14 years old, brought something with him to school. The object was an old radio Shack digital clock, which the clever little shaver had disassembled and mounted in a metal box, with the circuit board and wires in a tangled array, leading his teacher to think that the contraption bore at least a passing resemblance to an iEd (improvised explosive device), sometimes also known as a “bomb.” The teacher not unreasonably escorted Ahmed and his device to the principal’s office. if the junior young Tom Edison was covering his mouth with his hand, trying to suppress an uncontrollable

to discussing in tandem increased developmental density, additional multifamily projects and ways to grow our stagnant economy. By themselves, sewers present a “hard” infrastructure solution. To increase their effectiveness, the county must pair the expansion of sewer infrastructure with “soft” solutions as well — increasing tidal wetlands, reducing runoff, as well as continuing public awareness campaigns. if our region is serious about

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protecting the region’s solesource aquifer, we need to start thinking comprehensively about sewers, our land-use strategies and future development needs. The mere assumption that sewers equal growth will lead to problems down the road if our growth strategies aren’t data-backed and regional in scope.

chuckle, it was not recorded. Not surprisingly, police were summoned, an investigation ensued and the authorities were able to determine that the device was not actually a bomb, although it might conceivably be described as a “bomb hoax.” Ahmed’s father, Mohamed Elhassan Mohamed, soon appeared on the scene, and, to the surprise of no one, pronounced that his son was being treated unfairly because of his race. U.S. President Barack Obama, never one to miss an opportunity to profess his outrage over a possible case of alleged racism, or even to delay his pronouncement until the facts are in, immediately dispatched a note to Ahmed, saying, “Cool clock, Ahmed. Want to bring it to the White house? We should inspire more kids like you to like science. it’s what makes

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America great.” And hillary Clinton, not to be outdone, although temporarily not empowered to invite people to visit her in the White house, issued the following tweet: “Assumptions and fear don’t keep us safe — they hold us back. Ahmed, stay curious and keep building.” Clearly, Ahmed did not invent or design a clock, or anything else, nor can his activity realistically be described as “science.” it was, as one wag described it, like pouring milk over a bowl of Cheerios and claiming that you invented cereal. But praising a highly questionable practice and calling it “science,” and using it to promote a political agenda, is nothing new to some people. Take global warming, for example. George Altemose Setauket


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Life’s wobbles cause us to rock back and forth

D. None of the above by DaNiel DuNaief

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ome readers may remember those egg-shaped rolypoly toys from the 1970s called the Weebles. The slogan they used was: “Weebles wobble, but they don’t fall down.” All these years later, I get it. Adding a few pounds here and there has turned me into something closer to a Weeble, but that’s not what I mean. I get the notion of wobbling.

That’s what we do. Challenges cause us to rock back and forth as we endure losses and defeats. But, then, much of the time, we don’t fall down. Using material that was more dense at the bottom of the egg-shaped creatures, these Weebles remained upright no matter how many times we flicked our fingers at them. With humans, however, the mechanism includes the people around us. I recently attended the bar mitzvah of the son of a great friend from middle school. My friend and I met when we were the same age as our sons. It’s one of the many pause-toreflect landmarks along the road of life. I remember thinking how incredibly old I’d be in the year 2000. I also remember passing my mother’s age when she gave birth to me even before I met my wife. Anyway, back at the bar mitzvah, my friend stood with

his wife, both beaming as their son sang a text in a language none of them can speak. These rites of passage aren’t easy. They’re not like getting up in the morning and deciding what clothing to wear at the last minute. They take months to plan, involve commitment and sometimes seem so far away that they are a distant dot on an unimaginable horizon. And then, all of a sudden, the future is now. There we are, moving into a new role, cheering on our children or, in my case, the son of my friend. Those years weren’t always easy. There isn’t a parenting playbook we can consult on Page 9 when a child can’t fall asleep or Page 15 when a child suddenly can’t keep any food down. Yes, of course, there are books on parenting that offer just that kind of advice, but there’s always an added curve. We also make our own playbook as we go, combining lessons each set of grandparents

taught us. One such curve hit us during the delivery of our daughter. We had taken several Lamaze classes. None of them, however, prepared us for the hours of attempting to deliver our daughter, followed by what now feels like the inevitable decision to perform a C-section. My friend gave an emotional speech about his son, sharing the moments of triumph along with some of the unexpected tribulations. As he told the stories about those early years, I remember talking with him over the phone, hearing his voice weakened by fatigue and worry, unsure of the next steps he’d need to take to help his son grow and develop into the young man he would become. My friend was wobbling. He, his wife and their son got through some of those early difficulties, thanks to the support of the people who were there celebrating this milestone.

And then, all of a sudden, the future is now. These big moments are a wonderful opportunity for us to recognize the life landmarks with the people who have kept us from falling down. They could include everyone from our parents to our neighbors and friends to the teacher who saw the best in our children, even when our children’s confidence was f lagging and they felt like anything but The Little Engine That Could. They are also a chance to take stock of the support networks that enable us Weebles to head to the next celebration of life. Daniel Dunaief’s recent book, “The Other Parent,” may be purchased online from www.tbrnewsmedia.com/ebooks.

Some of the best and worst in China

between you and me by leah S. DuNaief

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ow is the food in China?” That is one of the most often-asked questions when people learn that I have just returned from my trip accompanying my son (see also last week’s column). The answer is the same as it would be here: It depends where you eat. As my son was invited to speak at a half-dozen medical centers, his hosts graciously provided some meals that we enjoyed, although we didn’t always know

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what we were eating. Yes, the food was somewhat different from that served in Chinese restaurants here. In China, vegetables can be eaten, especially greens, at every meal with abundant tofu. Some of the dishes I had not seen before, and also some of their delicious fruits were new to us. There were fewer heavy sauces, less fried foods, lots of fish and seafood and smaller portions of meat — pork, chicken and some beef — often in combination with vegetables. Depending on the region, there was varying emphasis on sweet or spice. Dumplings were a constant, and soup with noodles came at the end of the meal. Dishes were placed on a large Lazy Susan in the center of the table, and each person plucked morsels with chopsticks as the turntable rotated. There were almost never any dairy products; many Asians are lactose intolerant. A treat for the Chinese, and therefore for us, was “hot pot.” We sat in a restaurant at a round table, in the center of which was a heating element topped by a pot

divided into two compartments. One half was for herbs floating in a consommé, the other for “spicy” — and they mean it. The wait staff brought dishes ranging from fish to meat to vegetables and tofu, all cut into bite-sized pieces. We had prepared ourselves with small bowls of spices that we had chosen from perhaps two-dozen offerings on an adjoining side bar. As the liquid boiled, we dipped in our bits of fish or spinach, much as you would with fondue. But instead of coating the food, we were actually cooking it, for a few seconds or however long we wished, then dragging it through our bowl of spices on the way to our mouths. During our trip of more than some 3,000 miles, we visited six cities and a dramatic near-9,000-foot volcanic mountain with a crater lake in the center. The cities were Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Changchun and Beijing, while Changbai Mountain is right on the border with North Korea. All had their special sights, and all had their stories. Throughout, the people were friendly and open,

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spontaneously answering a smile with one of their own, and interested in us. We knew they were curious because they stood in front of us and stared, something that is not frowned upon culturally. Some of those who spoke English came up to practice and to inquire where we were from and why we had come. The majority of tourists in China, especially this past year, are Chinese which speaks to the growing middle class; most of the rest are from other Asian countries. We moved from place to place but only rarely saw the sun and blue sky. Pollution sits atop the country like a bathing cap on a swimmer’s head. As we rode on their bullet train, a high-speed marvel traveling at some 300 kilometers per hour (about 190 mph) from Shanghai to Hangzhou, we could understand why. Through the window, we could see tall buildings with a school in their midst and children playing in the schoolyard. Adjacent to the residences were a couple of factories with thick black smoke rising from their chimneys. Beside the factories were a number of

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Throughout our trip, the people were friendly and open.

farms, their produce neatly growing in rows carefully tended by the farmers. This pattern was repeated often. There appears to be no zoning; water has to be boiled or bottled for drinking; and agriculture is poisoned by the toxic air. The people and the government well realize the situation and they are trying to rectify matters. It is a price the population is paying for their incredible economic leap forward. An American woman, living in Beijing who grew up in Northport, told us that she and her husband were staying only one more year because they feared for their baby’s health. Why were they there at all? Both of them were making such high salaries teaching English in the schools, and household help was so cheap. China is a land of contrasts. Final installment next week

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