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January 26, 2017

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Superintendents speak out against Trump’s secretary of education nominee By Alex Petroski alex@tbrnewspapers.com Many North Shore superintendents and educators are concerned with President Donald Trump’s (R) nominee for secretary of education: Betsy DeVos, chairman of The Windquest Group, a privately-held investment and management firm based in Michigan, to serve as secretary of education. According to her website, the Michigan resident has a history in politics spanning more than 35 years. She was elected as chairman of the Michigan Republican Party four times, and worked in a leadership capacity for campaigns, party organizations and political action committees, her website states. DeVos went before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions for a confirmation hearing Jan. 17. “I share President-elect Trump’s view that it’s time to shift the debate from what the system thinks is best for kids to what moms and dads want, expect and deserve,” DeVos said during her opening remarks at the hearing. “Why, in 2017, are we still questioning parents’ ability to exercise educational choice for their children? I am a firm believer that parents should be empowered to choose the learning environment that’s best for their individual children. The vast majority of students in this country will continue to attend public schools. If confirmed, I will be a strong advocate for great public schools. But, if a school is troubled, or unsafe, or not a good fit for a child — perhaps they have a special

need that is going unmet — we should support a parent’s right to enroll their child in a high-quality alternative.” DeVos’ views on public education created a stir around the country, and superintendents from the North Shore and county as a whole joined the chorus of those skeptical about the direction she might take the country’s education system. “I have devoted my entire adult life to public education and believe it is the bedrock of our democracy,” Port Jefferson school district Superintendent Paul Casciano said in an email. “Any programs and initiatives that attempt to weaken public education by diverting funds away from it or that offer alternatives that are not subjected to the same strict standards and scrutiny that public schools must live by, do not have my support.” Kings Park Superintendent Tim Eagen echoed many of Casciano’s concerns. “I find President Trump’s nomination for Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, to be unacceptable,” he said in an email. “Education in this country is at an important crossroads. As an educational leader and parent of two public school students, it is my goal to provide our children with a globally competitive, rigorous, relevant and challenging education that will prepare them to be active, contributing members of society.” Eagen also has concerns about DeVos’ qualifications. “I believe that Betsy DeVos is unqualified to run the U.S. Department of Education,” he said. “She is a businesswoman and politician

without any experience in public service or public education. She does not have an education degree, has no teaching experience, has no experience working in a school environment, never attended public school or a state university, and did not send her own four children to public school.” The Miller Place school district’s administration and board of education drafted and passed a resolution opposing DeVos’ appointment. Superintendent Marianne Cartisano addressed the appointment in an open letter on the district’s website. “Our concerns are twofold,” she said. “The first reservation we have is regarding the candidate’s lack of first-hand experience as an educator or administrator within the public school system. Since the majority of the children in the United States are currently being educated within the public school system, we feel that this experience is very important for an effective Secretary of Education.” Cartisano elaborated on her other issues with DeVos. “Her record also shows a clear bias towards private, parochial and charter schools and the use of vouchers to attend these schools,” Cartisano said. “This bias leads us to our second overarching concern with Betsy DeVos as a candidate for Secretary of Education. The concern is that Betsy DeVos has been a strong advocate for the use of public funds to attend private schools through vouchers, and this would have a direct negative impact on our public school

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President Donald trump’s pick for secretary of education Betsy DeVos has been met with opposition from North shore educators. system’s fiscal stability if it is put into effect on a national level.” The committee will vote to either approve or deny DeVos’ nomination Jan. 31.

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25A corridor land use study meetings to resume By Donna newman Donna@tBrnewspapers.com

at interested parties in the Stony Brook and Setauket/East Setauket portions of the corridor. (See meeting schedule below.) A final meeting will provide a wrap up, including all hamlets along the corridor. The community visioning meetings will be led by a consulting firm, BFJ Planning, hired by the town to facilitate the land use study. A proposed shopping center in the vicinity of the Stony Brook railroad station will not be discussed in the land use study, Cartright said. It is scheduled to be reviewed by the Planning Department Feb. 6. The developer, Parviz Farahzad, had previously presented a request for specific

The next phase of the Brookhaven Town Planning Department’s land use study for the Route 25A corridor from the Smithtown border heading east to the Village of Poquott is set to begin. An invitation-only focus group for business owners and tenants of buildings along the corridor will be held Jan. 31, according to Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright (D-Port Jefferson Station). Letters were mailed previously to these stakeholders. Beginning Feb. 2 there will be community visioning meetings aimed specifically

zoning variances to the Zoning Board of Appeals Dec. 14, 2016. The board has 62 days to render its decision. According to Cartright, the business zone change for this property was made more than 10 years ago. More recently, public comment was heard at the zoning board meeting and, she said, changes based on community comments may have been made by the developer in response.

“One caveat,” Cartright said, “this is a long term plan. They’re building a shopping center there now, but the community would like [to revisit the site in the future] if there’s ever an opportunity [to do so].” The study was authorized by a town resolution Jan. 14, 2016, which included the establishment of a 20-member Citizen’s Advisory Committee including representatives of all identifiable stakeholder groups.

Community Visioning Meeting Schedule

•Stony Brook Community Vision Meeting: Saturday Feb. 4, from 2 to 5 pm •Setauket /East Setauket Community Vision Meeting: Saturday Feb. 25, from 10 am to 1 pm •All Hamlets Wrap Up Meeting: Saturday March 4, from 2 to 4:30 pm

All meetings will be held at the Stony Brook School, 1 Chapman Parkway off Route 25A, opposite the Stony Brook railroad station. Groups will meet in the Kanas Commons. Councilwoman Cartright requests community members wishing to attend any of the sessions RSVP by the Wednesday before the scheduled meeting. Email jlmartin@brookhaven.org or telephone the office 631-451-6963.

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Carole LaPorte; Shelter Asante; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated September 9, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the CCP Courtroom, 100 Supreme Court Dr. Mineola NY 11501 on February 7, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 152 Stone Street, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of NY, Section 32. Block 458 Lots 46 & 47. Approximate amount of judgment $300,915.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 14-005917. Michele Bencivinni, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: October 31, 2016 720 1/5 4x vth NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Sohail Rahman; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated April 13, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calandar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501, on February 7, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 2247 Belmont Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of NY, Section 32 Block 411 Lot 665, 666, 667 and 668. Approximate amount of judgment $468,645.60 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 13-007658. Michael P. Giampilis, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: November 18, 2016 721 1/5 4x vth NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WM Specialty Mortgage, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Marie Volcy; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated April 30, 2008 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP Courtroom, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola,

NY 11501 on February 7, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 2144 Bayliss Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of NY, Section 32 Block 417 Lots 359 & 371. Approximate amount of judgment $473,637.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 07--017363. Paul King, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: December 6, 2016 722 1/5 4x vth NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against PAUL A. MUSSO ,et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein, Such & Crane LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorney(s) for Plaintiff(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered JULY 11, 2016 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the BROOKHAVEN TOWN HALL, 1 INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738 on FEBRUARY 9, 2017 at 10:00 A.M.. Premises known as 59 PACE AVENUE, BELLPORT, NY 11713 . District 0200 Sec 960.00 Block 01.00 Lot 004.000. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $215,926.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 36803/10 . JOAN M. GENCHI, ESQ. , Referee 725 1/5 4x vth NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ERIC QUINTERO, KAREN QUINTERO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on November 04, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on February 17, 2017 at 9:30 a.m., premises known as 25 Van Bergen Boulevard, Centereach, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200, Section 533.00, Block 06.00 and Lot 029.000. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 23273/13. Armand Araujo, Esq., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy & Fenchel, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY

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Behaviors which have become the norm must be challenged While walking near Central Park the sider allowing ourselves to focus on the efother day, watching the construction of fect our behavior has on ourselves and on a massive skyscraper, a thought came to others — to create a healthier society. mind. On one hand, we as humans posses Focus on the effect our behavior is havthe brilliance to make this happen, and on ing on the receiver, with regard to sincerthe other hand, we have difficulty getting ity, honesty, caring, understanding, sensialong in a humanistic mantivity, love, compassion and ner. Amazing, I say. Sad, I truthfulness — so that this say. Unfortunate, upsetting new approach may become and disturbing, I say. infectious and result in an In the words of Bob epidemic — like a plague, Dylan, “the times they are or a disease which spreads a changin’.” But for the rapidly through society. better? Or for the worse? Each of us has within As I see it, the concept us the potential to develop of abuse is out of control. this new consciousness, Whether the form taken is with the proper training, physical, mental, sexual, guidance and support. Let drug, alcohol, eating, et al., us focus not solely on ourit appears out of control. selves, but on others — and How difficult it is for hucollectively work towards mans to fully embrace the creating a healthy society concept of “things are the for ourselves and future way they are, because we, generations. BY paul feinBerg together, allow it; because Let us allow ourselves to we choose to be disconnectempower ourselves, to feel ed.” We seem to struggle a greater energy in being to think clearly and to stay united and con- part of building a consistently better place nected. It takes a conscious level of aware- to live. Let us be constructors of the creness or mindfulness, or whichever terminol- ation, rather than recipients of unhealthy ogy fits, to be developed and focused. circumstances created by individuals with, Again we are currently witnessing a perhaps, unhealthy motivations. high level of abuse in our society, in variWe do not have to accept these changous forms: violence, terrorism, drug abuse, ing times, if we learn how to empower ourmental abuse, suffering, among others. We selves. Let us collectively do this — in great all play a part in allowing it to continue. numbers. Let us not just talk about it. Let us We can all benefit by training our minds live it as part of our lifestyle on a daily basis. to be caring, respectful, gentle, kind, lovIn the words of Eli Wiesel, “We must ing, understanding, tolerant, patient and always take sides, neutrality helps the opsensitive with each other and also with pressor, never the victim. Silence encourourselves. ages the tormentor, never the tormented. We have collectively allowed ourselves to We must interfere.” tolerate behaviors which have become the Paul Feinberg lives in S. Setauket. He is a norm in today’s society; behaviors which retired Three Village junior high school guidare abusive, hurtful and disrespectful. Con- ance counselor and acting administrator.

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36 nominated for service academies from New York 1st CD Photo from Congressman Zeldin’s office

Above, service academy nominees attending the Jan. 13 reception pose for a group photo. Congressman Lee Zeldin (R) hosted a reception in Patchogue Friday, Jan. 13 to announce, recognize and congratulate 36 Long Islanders he has nominated to United States service academies this year. Selection was based on specific criteria including academic achievement, leadership potential, demonstration of character and participation in extracurricular activities.

Among the nominees are: East Setauket residents Brandon Cea and Megan Raftery for West Point, Stony Brook residents Andrew McKenna for the Naval Academy and Dutch Schultz for the Merchant Marine Academy. Zeldin said he is proud to congratulate the nominees and their families. “I congratulate the service academy nominees from New York’s First Congressional District,” Zeldin said at the

reception. “U.S. service academies play a vital role in training our future leaders. All the applicants this year were highly qualified, which made decisions extremely difficult, but I am proud to say that after 8 months we have nominated 36 fine young men and women. I hope [they] will take full advantage of all that the service academy has to offer, and that they will prove to be the best of the best of their generation.”

Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy, West Point; U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland; U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado; and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point. The fifth, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, does not require congressional nomination.

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LI artist finds inspiration in ‘saintly’ heritage By Donna newman Donna@tbrnewspapers.com Smithtown resident Donna Gabusi creates art full time, and the piece she submitted to the third annual LIMarts membersonly exhibition — titled LIMarts: Inspired By… — has a particularly inspirational backstory. Gabusi, one of the 94 artists participating in the show, is the first artist this writer interviewed for Times Beacon Record Newspapers as a feature reporter in 2004. We met at the exhibition at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook, which is open to the public, free of charge, until Jan. 29.

Is this the first time you’ve exhibited work at the Long Island Museum?

Yes. This is my first time. I’ve just recently learned about LIMarts and decided to join. Once you’re a member, you get to exhibit at several events during the year.

The title of the show is Inspired by… Can you tell me the inspiration for the sketch on display in the show?

My mom gets the credit. We saw a news program a few years ago about Sister Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, a nun from New Jersey, who got official recognition from the Catholic Church for performing a miracle. It took 50 years for this to happen. There was a boy who was blind, who got his sight back by praying to Sister Miriam Teresa nearly 40 years after her death. Through red tape, paperwork that got lost and years later was found, the church finally conferred with ophthalmologists who reviewed the boys’ medical records and could find no explanation for why he got his sight back. The church declared it a miracle. It made the news because Teresa was one of the few nuns born in the U.S. — in Bayonne, New Jersey — who is on track to become a saint. One more [confirmed] miracle and she becomes a saint! When that miracle happens — who knows? It could be another 50 years. I’m hoping I’m still alive. When we saw this on TV, my mom said,

above photo by Donna newman; right from Donna Gabusi

above, artist Donna Gabusi smiles; bottom left, Gabusi’s artwork.

“Wait, that picture looks so familiar. We have her prayer card.” So we located the prayer card and there, in my grandmother’s handwriting was the word “cousin” written at the top of the card. So now I thought, I’ve gotta find out about her. We’re cousins.

So how did you proceed?

I’ve been researching online and looking for help, asking all kinds of people. I’ve gone back several generations. But it’s hard. The family is from Slovakia — the records are over there — and they’re not in English. But I have found a long-lost cousin. She lives in Florida and has been helping me get the family figured out. It’s pretty cool.

Were you interested in geneaology before this?

No. Who you are is who you are. The past is the past. But since digging and digging, it’s become, “Wow.” I’ve learned a lot about researching family history.

How did the sketch come about?

I just decided one day to draw her face. I thought it would be interesting to blend her face as a civilian with her future face — a girl becoming a nun. She died so young. She was only 26 — in 1927 — when she developed appendicitis. I used her college photo as her civilian face and blended it with her face in a habit, as it appeared in a later photo.

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When I completed her portrait, I decided to look into making limited-edition high-quality prints that I could sell to raise money for the Sisters of Charity in Convent Station, NJ. I’d like to make people aware of who she was. She was not some mystical being. She was a real person. I’m not sure how to go about this part, but I’ve already learned so much because of her. I’m hopeful someone will come along to help me. I wish I’d known her.

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My favorite moments from the presidential inauguration weekend By james moore I went to the 2017 presidential inauguration as an alumnus of the Junior National Young Leadership Conference. I was excited to be involved in a significant part of history. However, the swearing in ceremony wasn’t the only highlight of my five-day experience. On my second and fourth day in Washington, D.C. I had the chance to witness speakers such as Paul Begala from CNN, Tucker Carlson from Fox News, Pakistani diplomat Ziauddin Yousafzai, Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai, General Colin Powell, actor and director Spike Lee and retired Olympic soccer player Abby Wambach at Eagle Bank Arena. The speeches I listened to were very diverse; some were entertaining, others were comical and all were inspirational. Before my trip I had been looking forward to Malala’s speech the most, having heard her story. But the one that drew me in the most — even though they were all great — was her father’s speech about how throughout his childhood he realized how fortunate he was to get an education. His sisters were not as lucky. He decided no matter what, he was going to make sure his daughter pursued her education as well. Not only did this set a perfect foundation for his daughter’s speech, but it showed just how much he cares for his daughter and be-

lieves in the rights of girls and women. I also really enjoyed Abby Wambach’s speech because she strongly emphasized teamwork and the ability to work toward common goals together. My biggest takeaway from her was I need to take responsibility for my actions, no matter what they are. As some people may know, she was arrested for driving under the influence last year and was deeply disappointed in herself. On Facebook she posted “I take full responsibility for my actions. This is all on me. I promise that I will do whatever it takes to ensure that my horrible mistake is never repeated.” This will leave a lasting impression on me to ensure I don’t make these types of mistakes in the future — but in the off chance I do slip up once — I plan to take full responsibility just like Wombach did, as well as encourage others to take accountability for their actions. The inauguration Friday was jam-packed and required us to be up by 4 a.m. at the latest. We had to walk about 1.5 miles from where our buses were parked in order to go around the Washington Monument and take a break at the Smithsonian Institution. Then, there was the walk to the National Mall. We all enjoyed sitting on our emergency ponchos and watching the guards on surrounding buildings do hand motions. Once the monitors turned on that was the center of attention for the next hour and a half. It was a unique

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james moore smiles before he attends one of the many speeches given during inauguration weekend. experience to know that the world was watching the same thing that was only steps away from where I was. For those few moments history was being made and in a small way I was part of it. Following the inauguration ceremony we, as a group, focused on how our generation will impact the future. We were split into delegation groups by topics and my group was focused on health care, disease and the world of tomorrow. There was a scholarship competition, and although I can’t say I won, I did have a group of friends that managed to get

to the finals with a presentation based on how we can improve the health care conditions for the lower and middle classes. I had a lot of fun working with this group of scholars and I’m proud to be able to say they’re my friends. I managed to make friends from Florida, Virginia, Kentucky, North Dakota, Missouri and many more. We all hope to stay in touch and maybe even meet up at the next Inauguration! James Moore is a sophomore at Ward Melville High School, who was invited to attend the Presidential Inauguration Leadership Summit.

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Arrowhead Elementary School sixth-graders took an up close look at a natural phenomenon during a recent hands-on science project. Working in small groups, the students studied tornados and then used their research to create 6-foot-tall paper replicas of the weather effect. They included a number of important facts on the paper creations, including where tornado alley is located, how tornados form and what time of year they form most frequently. The completed projects, which were on display in the sixth-grade wing, were then assessed based on the following criteria: students’ creativity, accuracy, proper use of grammar and how well the team worked together.

Dr. Lorne Golub receives yet another prestigious distinction. Lorne Golub SUNY distinguished professor of oral biology & pathology at the Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine and an innovator in the development of medicines to promote oral health and treat chronic inflammatory

diseases, will be inducted as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors at their annual conference in Boston, Massachusetts April 6. According to the NAI, becoming a fellow is a professional distinction accorded to academic inventors who have demonstrated “a prolific spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on quality of life, economic development, and welfare of society.” Golub’s innovations and patents are largely related to discovery and development of therapeutic medications as inhibitors of tissue-destructive enzymes called matrix metalloproteinases. These new drugs have proven useful in treating a variety of oral and systemic diseases including periodontitis, dermatitis, arthritis, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular and lung diseases. Golub has received federal research grants for the past 50 years, totaling $15 million from the United States and, earlier in his career, from Canada.

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Students enrolled in Ward Melville High School’s gourmet foods elective recently showcased their creativity by designing and baking exquisite cakes for the class “cake wars” challenge. For the project, they researched cake recipes before creating multilayer pieces based on the theme of children’s books. A panel of judges evaluated the students’ tasty creations and three top prizes were awarded in the categories of design execution, best flavor and best collaborative effort.

The Community Oncology Alliance named New York Cancer Specialists CEO Dr. Jeffrey Vacirca to a one-year term as president, beginning Jan. 1. “As we saw clearly in 2016, COA plays a critical role in supporting and defending community oncology practices and the patients we serve,” said Vacirca. “I look forward to working with the entire oncology community to advance initiatives that improve our nation’s cancer care system, including cancer care payment and delivery reform such as the Oncology Medical Home and the Oncology Care Model; continued examination of the broken 340B Drug Discount Program; ensuring pharmacy benefits managers do not restrict patient access to care and treatment; and more.” The Community Oncology Alliance is a nonprofit 501(c)6 organization overseen by community oncologists. COA has an elected executive committee of officers that report to a

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Hundreds flock to Port Jeff Station for Women’s March By Alex Petroski alex@tbrnewspapers.com While millions across the globe took part in the Women’s March on Washington, and other sister marches Jan. 21, hundreds met on the corner of Route 347 and Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station to make their voices heard. “The rhetoric of the past election cycle has insulted, demonized and threatened many of us — immigrants of all statuses, Muslims and those of diverse religious faiths, people who identify as LGBTQIA, Native people, black and brown people, people with disabilities, survivors of sexual assault — and our communities are hurting and scared,” the Women’s March website, established to organize the marches, said in its mission statement. Community members who attended the event from across the North Shore reiterated many of those concerns during the march in Port Jefferson Station, which according to the site was the only affiliated sister march on Long Island. “Getting out here in unity and letting our voices be heard is crucial,” Port Jefferson resident Kathy Lahey said over a megaphone to those in attendance. Lahey said she was responsible for organizing the sister march, getting the word out and getting it officially recognized as an affiliate on the website. “We are all in this together. Together we will fight for equality, for fairness and for justice. I wanted to say something today to make all of the anxiety, the anger and fear go away, but that’s not going to happen. It shouldn’t happen because times are rough and the current circumstances call for anxiety, anger and fear.” Women, men and children of all ages, races and backgrounds were represented at the Women’s March on Washington. The march and affiliated marches were intentionally scheduled to be an immediate response to the inauguration Jan. 20 of President Donald Trump (R) as a means to combat what participants view as his alienating rhetoric during the campaign and since his election victory, as

well as to voice opposition to several policies on his agenda and nominations for his cabinet. Health care, equal rights, demanding the release of the president’s tax returns and immigration policy were among the topics most frequently referenced by signs and chants by attendees. President Trump addressed the worldwide marches through his personal Twitter account. “Peaceful protests are a hallmark of our democracy. Even if I don’t always agree, I recognize the rights of people to express their views,” he said Jan. 22, though earlier he tweeted that if all present had gone out and voted they may have been heard sooner. Many in attendance said they weren’t sure what to expect when they decided to attend, but were blown away by the unity and solidarity they felt upon arriving. “My initial reaction when I pulled up was I burst into tears because I’m sad that we have to be here, but in the end I’m left feeling very empowered because even though the road to progress is a jagged road, in the end love will always win,” Daniela McKee of Setauket said. McKee said she is a teacher, and brought her own kids with her to experience the event. “I think it’s important that they learn from a very early age that they have to fight for what they believe in and for their rights and equality.” Joyce Edward a resident of Jefferson Ferry, who is in her 90s, shared her reasons for marching. “We’re going so far back, it’s sad,” she said. “I think it is important and I hope that maybe our Congress people will pay attention. I don’t think Mr. Trump will. He pays attention to one person: himself.” Edward added that her deep concern for where the country is headed for her children and grandchildren inspired her to get out and participate. She questioned if 1st Congressional District U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley), who has been a vocal Trump supporter since he emerged as the Republican presidential candidate, would be an advocate for those unhappy with the president’s beliefs and

proposed policies. “If he’s behind Trump then I’m not behind him,” Jeff Schroeder of Greenport also said of Zeldin. “It scares me that someone so far off from the ideologies of people I know is running our district.” Zeldin addressed the march in an emailed statement through a spokeswoman. “2017 presents new opportunities to improve our community, state and nation,” he said. “To move our country forward, unity amongst the American people is the most critical necessity. Ideological differences will always exist, but the pursuit of common ground must be the highest priority. In Congress, I have always been and remain willing to work with absolutely anyone to find common ground on anything wherever and whenever possible.” U.S. Sen. and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) was among those marching in New York City. “Thank you to all the New Yorkers, Americans and people in NY, Washington, and all over the world who laced up your shoes today,” he said in an email. “It was only the beginning.” Several marchers said they were encouraged by the overwhelming support the large crowd provided for them. “It’s so heartening that people realize that they can actually be involved in changing things in government,” Sherry Eckstein of Huntington said. Allyson Matwey of Wading River expressed a similar sentiment. “I did not know what to expect coming here today, and I’m just in awe that there’s men, women, children — all ages, all everything here today, and it’s amazing,” she said. Mitchell Riggs of Middle Island attended the local march with two of his children, while his wife attended the New York City march. “We just need to be heard — the frustration about what’s going on,” he said. “I have a daughter. I have a wife … it can’t get worse in my mind.” While addressing the crowd, Lahey stressed the importance of seeing the march as the beginning of a movement,

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top, hundreds gather on the corner of route 347 and route 112 in Port Jefferson station for a sister march to the Women’s March on Washington, D.C., Jan. 21. Above, women’s reproductive rights are among the issues protesters are fighting for. and not a solitary event. “President Obama also said at his farewell speech that change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged and come together to demand it,” she said. “And here we are — hundreds, maybe thousands — standing together on a street corner in solidarity, a group of ordinary people getting involved, getting engaged, demanding that our servants do what we hired them to do. … Contact your representatives on a regular basis. … Let them know we are here, we are involved, we are engaged and we are not going away.”

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Is it time to decommission the Electoral College? By ReBecca anzel Donald Trump (R), after taking the oath of office on Jan. 20, became America’s 45th president — one of five in the nation’s history who won the office without receiving the popular vote. That fact has reignited a debate about whether the Electoral College is still the best method by which to elect a candidate to the highest office in the United States. Built into the Constitution by America’s Founding Fathers and amended twice since, the Electoral College is the group that formally elects the president. Each state is awarded as many electors as it has number of senators and representatives in Congress — the District of Columbia gets three electors — and votes are mostly awarded in a winner-take-all system. There have been several efforts over the past 50 years to amend the Constitution to reform the Electoral College. None have succeeded, in part, because the process has strict requirements: both the Senate and House need to pass a proposal by two-thirds majority to send it to the states, three-fourths of which would need to ratify the amendment. But there may be another way to elect a president by popular vote. The Constitution does not specify how states must award their electoral votes — it is a decision left to each state’s legislature. One group is working to convince states to adopt a bill changing that method. Called the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, the legislation creates a coalition of states that agree to award their

Marsha Laufer, former Brookhaven Town electoral votes to whichever presidential candidate receives the popular vote country- Democratic Party chair, said she agrees the wide. It would not be activated until enough idea of “one person, one vote” is a powerful states sign on to total 270 electoral votes, one with the potential to alter the way Americans see and participate in national elections. the number necessary to elect a president. “It is realistic to think that by 2020, we But, she added, any effort to change the curcould have, for the first time in the United rent system needs to be achieved through the States, an election where every person’s nation’s “established procedures” or a constivote in every state matters politically,” Jay tutional amendment. “I would not like to see a runaway deKoza, chairman of the National Popular Vote movement, said in an interview with mocracy,” Laufer said. “There must be agreement [to switch to] the the podcast DecodeDC. popular vote, [replacSo far, a group of ing] an anachronistic 10 states and the Disinstitution that is part trict of Columbia have of our government. enacted the legislation: The NPVIC agreeRhode Island, Vermont, ment, she said, would Hawaii, Maryland, amount to an “end run Massachusettes, Washaround” the Constituington, Illinois, New tion, and if Americans Jersey, California and truly were in favor of New York. The group changing how a presihas 165 electoral votes. dent is elected, nationGovernor Andrew al support is necessary. Cuomo (D) cemented Requests for comNew York’s adherence ment from Chairman to the compact on — Andrew Cuomo of the Brookhaven Nov. 7. The initial legTown Republican Comislation he signed in 2014 had an expiration date four years lat- mittee Jesse Garcia, State Sen. Ken LaValle (R-Port Jefferson) and State Sen. John Flanaer if NPVIC was not nationally approved. “This action will help ensure every vote gan (R-East Northport) were not answered. Either way, the NPVIC needs 105 more is treated equally and places New York at the forefront of the battle for fairer elections Electoral College votes to succeed. Accordand strengthen our democracy,” Cuomo ing to Nate Silver, the founder and editor-insaid in a press release. “Making the national chief of poll analysis website www.fivethirpopular vote a binding one will enable all tyeight.com, that is unlikely to happen. The 10 states that joined the agreement voices to be heard and encourage candiare blue states — ones that swing Democratdates to appeal to voters in all states.”

‘This action will help ensure every vote is treated equally and places New York at the forefront of the battle for fairer elections and strengthen our democracy.’

ic and easily elected President Barack Obama (D) in 2012. Despite Republican voters in red states being “nearly as likely” as Democratic ones to want to change how a president is elected, lawmakers in those states seem not to want to pass the NPVIC legislation, Silver argued in a post on his website. And voters in battleground states are least motivated to join the coalition because those are where presidential candidates focus most of their campaign attentions. Unless red states and a few purple ones also join the National Popular Vote agreement, it is improbable the coalition will be able to secure enough votes. If, though, by 2020 the movement succeeded, the results of the election would most likely be challenged and brought before the Supreme Court. Koza’s argument is that the Constitution does not specify how states are to allocate their Electoral College votes. But there is a section of the document expressly prohibiting states from forming compacts with each other without Congress’s approval. Called the Interstate Compact Clause, Article I, Section 10, states “no state shall, without the consent of Congress ... enter into any Agreement or Compact with another state.” The clause is one of the reasons political leaders like Laufer favor changing the Electoral College, but by a constitutional amendment instead of state legislation. “I believe in the stability and strength of our institutions and our Constitution, which needs to be interpreted,” Laufer said. “The Electoral College is an anachronism, but there has to be a consensus for change.”

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Clockwise from left, Luke Covino, James araneo and Kenny Cracchiola compete during the Bob armstrong tournment.

Kenny Cracchiola takes first at Armstrong tourney By Desirée Keegan desiree@tbrnewspapers.com

a pin, and the next two by technical falls. At 132 pounds, junior Chris Esposito clinched the championship title with a 9-2 The big guns brought it home for decision over Ward Melville’s Rafael Lievano, Mount Sinai. who is currently ranked third in the county. EsJohn Parente won by a major decision, 12- posito beat his opponent last weekend as well. 0, at 195 pounds, and Bobby Christ edged his He was named the Most Outstanding opponent, 4-3, in the finals to propel Mount Wrestler after recording the most pins in the Sinai to a second-place finish behind Half Hol- least amount of time. He pinned his first oplow Hills West at the Bob Armstrong wrestling ponent in 20 seconds, his second in 59 and his tournament at Port Jefferson Jan. 21. third in 1:30, before sizing up his final foe. He “I told them if you want to wrestle in the said he came into the match knowing what he county tournament this is the last time to needed to do, and he wanted to prove that his show us what you’ve got,” Mount Sinai head win last weekend wasn’t a fluke. coach Matt Armstrong, who is also Bob’s son, Billy Shaw was the final champion for said he told his team. “A Northport, who won 6-5 freshman that just came over Mount Sinai’s Joe up, Adam Shata, had a big Goodrich at 152 pounds. win at 160 pound with a It was the grappler’s first solid pin, so we have some tournament win. freshmen that are really Ward Melville finished stepping up.” fourth with 136 points. In Jahvan Brown at 138 a unique and rare scenarpounds and Neil Esposito io, Kenny Cracchiola beat at 145 pounds, made some teammate Richie Munoz noise and, according to by a technical fall, 16-0. Armstrong, are wrestling “We came out pretty well for this time of year strong,” Ward Melville despite their inexperience. head coach Garry SchnetAlthough neither made it to — Garry Schnettler tler said. “I thought as a the finals, four other Muswhole, the kids wrestled tangs did. The team had nine place in total. tough. We had a lot of tough matches right off Northport finished with 168 points, just the bat, and they wrestled their butts off from behind Mount Sinai, which finished with 174. start to finish.” Unlike the Mustangs, the Tigers brought it Schnettler said he was happy with his home in the finals, as all three representing the team’s overall performance, but he continues blue-and-gold took home tournament titles. to be impressed by Cracchiola. “We’re turning it around here toward the “He’s a monster this year,” the head coach end of the season,” Northport head coach said of his senior. “He wants to make an impact Robert Alberti said. Seven of his other wres- and he’s really done it. He’s beaten some really tlers placed. good guys and overall, matchup-to-matchup, Junior Jake Borland, a 113-pounder, is cur- he continues to be a dominant wrestler.” rently ranked sixth in the county in his weight Cracchiola went 4-0 on the day, winning class. He topped Mount Sinai’s Matt Campo, three of his matches by technical falls and the 9-2, who is a returning county champion. other by a pin. Borland placed third in the Armstrong Port Jefferson followed in fifth place with tournament last year, and brought his A-game 126.5 points, and sent seven to the podium. this time around. He won his first match with Vin Miceli edged Centereach’s Luis Fer-

‘[Kenny Cracchiola] wants to make an impact and he’s really done it. He’s beaten some really good guys and overall, matchup-to-matchup, he continues to be a dominant wrestler.’

nandez, 6-4, and was named the Champion of Champions. He had two pins as he battled his way through the bracket. He said he focused to be able to bring home the gold. “Even before I step on the mat I’m always focused on wrestling, nothing else distracts me,” he said. “I put in a lot of work in the off-season, so it really shows how much you can get out of the work you put in.” Joey Evangelista edged Half Hollow Hills West’s Joe Costa, 3-0, for his title at 145 pounds. He pinned his first three opponents, but said his finals match was tough. “My coaches have preached mentality is everything, so I’ve been working on strengthening that,” he said. According to head coach Mike Maletta, the junior has been a finalist in every tournament this season, and won two. “As long as they both stay aggressive and take smart shots and pushing the pace, they’re going to be real successful in three weeks when they’re up in Albany,” Maletta said of the possibility of the Royals competing for state titles. “The excitement is that some guys are starting to exceed expectations.”

Centereach finished in seventh with 93 points. Jett Tancsik outscored his Half Hollow Hills West opponent 9-4, for the 160-pound championship title. Centereach head coach Ray Bruno said he was pleased with his team’s performance. He said the tournament is a good tune up to get ready for the Cougars’ matches in the League III tournament. Rounding out the scorers in the top 9 were No. 8 Harborfields with 88 points, and Comsewogue with 39. According to Matt Armstrong, his father coached at Port Jefferson from 1969 to 1990, where they were league champions for eight years and won the New York State championship cup in 1986. “They had some very successful teams here at the time,” he said. “It’s great to come back here as I see a lot of people I haven’t seen in a long time. Many of the kid’s parents wrestled for my dad. This is probably the 10th year for this tournament and I appreciate them doing it keeping my dad’s memory alive, it’s Mike Maletta who keeps it going, and he does a great job.” Bill Landon contributed reporting

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Local residents share a march to remember photos by Donna J. crinnian

clockwise from above, some of the people on the bus from setauket; women soldiers with their pro-army placards; an overview of the crowd; probably a teacher, expressing his views.

By Donna newman Donna@tBrnewspapers.com Retired Three Village school teacher Christina Maffia and her wife, retired Verizon employee Donna Crinnian, were among a group of six neighbors who booked seats on a bus leaving Setauket Jan. 21 at 2 a.m. bound for Washington, D.C. to attend the Women’s March. The 55 passengers were mostly women, but not exclusively. “We are almost there and the mood is festive! We have people on our bus aged 7 to 76!” Maffia said while en route to the march via email on the morning of Jan. 21. The 7-year-old, Halliway Walker, a first-grader at Scraggy Hill Elementary School in Port Jefferson, traveled to Washington with her mother Alyssa. According to her mother, the 7-year-old lobbied to make the trip. “Halliway was outraged about the election and the rhetoric of the Trump campaign,” Walker said in a phone interview. “They studied Martin Luther King in school. As we are a multiracial family, her father had shown her footage of the ‘I have a dream’ speech, so when she heard about the Women’s March, she asked me, ‘can we go?’” Walker tried to explain it would be very expensive to stay over in Washington, but her daughter, having a vague sense that you get to marches on buses,

suggested they take a bus. And so they did. While the day was full of camaraderie and peaceful protest, Maffia said there was one tense moment. “While walking to the rally at the Capitol a large brown bus stopped and dozens of uniformed police in riot gear emerged,” she said. “I didn’t know whether to feel safer or more apprehensive.” She said the six members of her group had information about their rights, in case of arrest, lawyers’ numbers written on their arms, coins for phone calls, eye drops and bandanas for tear gas. None of it was needed. As the women entered through the blue gate, pink hats were everywhere, according to the attendees. Professionally made signs identified group affiliations like NOW, Planned Parenthood, Black Lives Matter and the ACLU. “Handmade banners and signs had angry, creative, vulgar or heartfelt messages,” Maffia said. “We climbed steps to obtain a broader panorama and saw people as far as the eye could see. The crowd seemed boundless.” Setauket resident Bonnie Samuels and her husband Norm made the trip to D.C. to share the march experience with their daughter Sarah, who had organized for a group of 16 Fairfax, Virginia, friends to attend. “We walked into the city from Arlington, a five-mile trek around Arlington Cemetery and across

the Memorial Bridge,” Samuels said. “On the way we passed a pair of gals on bicycles who gave us hand-made pink knitted hats.” She said they stood at the corner of 7th Street and Independence Avenue surrounded by an ocean of people. More than three blocks from the podium, they still heard celebrity speakers sharing their views. “Anyone who was not present should Google Sophie Cruz, a 6-year-old who spoke extemporaneously in English and Spanish,” Samuels said. The consensus of attendees was that it was an exhilarating and peaceful event. They were all happy to have been there. Halliway Walker was a real trooper, said her mom, taking the almost 24-hour excursion in stride. She elaborated on why she wanted to march. “So women and everybody can have equal rights,” Halliway said. “I thought maybe the people who have a lot of power will read my sign and go along with it. There were lights on in the White House, so I’m pretty sure Donald Trump was watching. Hopefully he will make a speech that makes the world fair and doesn’t break people apart.” The Walker women went to Washington, while the Walker men — father Hal and younger brother Northie — attended a sister march in Port Jefferson Station.

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Marchers make their voices heard Photos above by Alison Perry; photos right and below by Alex Petroski

Port Jefferson Station played host to its own Women’s March Jan. 21 to oppose the inflammatory rhetoric of President Donald Trump (R) and some of his proposed policies. Those who couldn’t make it to Washington, D.C., or New York City met at the corner of Route 347 and Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station to peacefully voice their displeasure with what they’ve heard from the new administration.

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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL With Free Housing. Provide early morning care for young adult male with autism in exchange for rent, free Port Jefferson apartment, $285/wk for 5:30am-8:30am M-F. Assist with showering, dressing, breakfast and getting bus to his day program. Prefer applicants with experience with developmental disabilities. Should be comfortable working with persons with limited language. Required background check, fingerprinting. Non-smokers only. Perfect for Stony Brook student, retirees, young professional. Reply to angelowishnia@gmail.com with resume and email summarizing why you are a good match for this job.

AIRLINE CAREERS Start here! Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information, 866-296-7093 DOCK MASTER, FT Danfords Hotel/Marina. Port Jefferson. High School or equivalent required. College degree preferred. 2+ years Marina Management experience required. Large Vessel Experience required, Med Mooring Experience Preferred Email cover letter/resume to mbonawandt@danfords.com.

DRIVING INSTRUCTOR Part-time afternoon and weekends. Certified preferred or will train. Must be 25+. high school diploma. Clean license. 631-744-5400

FINANCIAL PLANNING FIRM SEEKS Para-Planner in Islandia. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Send resume and cover letter to: britta@dhehirandassociates.com See our ad in Employment Display for more details.

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LITTLE FLOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES OF NY SEEKS: APPLIED BEHAVORIAL SPECIALIST: F/T. ASSISTANT HOUSE MGR: BA Degree CARE COORDINATOR: CASE WORKER: F/T. In Social Work or related field. COTTAGE SUPERVISOR: BS Degree DAY HAB WORKERS: M-F DIRECT CARE WORKERS: P/T and Per Diem DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SERVICES plus technology. F/T. SECRETARY: F/T HR RECRUITER: F/T TEMP CHILD CARE WORKERS F/T, P/T and Per Diem RN’S: Per diem HEALTH CARE INTEGRATORS: F/T MAINTENANCE MECHANIC III, F/T. WAIVER SERVICE PROVIDER: HEALTH CARE INTEGRATORS: F/T, Per Diem. ASSISTANT HOUSE MGR: F/T (LMSW Req.) Valid NYS Driver’s License required for most positions.† Little Flower Children and Family Services in Wading River NY. Send resume to: wadingriver-jobs@lfchild.org or fax to 631-929- 6203 EOE PLEASE SEE COMPLETE DETAILS IN EMPLOYMENT DISPLAY ADS

Media Sales and Marketing Excellent opportunity for right advertising professional. Well established loyal account base to start with and build from on Suffolk’s North Shore. If you are a good communicator with a spring in your step, and you want to earn a good living, please call Kathryn at 631-751-7744 or email kjm@tbrnewspapers.com

SERVICE MECHANIC Port Jefferson. FT, Maintain bus fleet. Must have valid NYS CDL B with air brake and passenger endorsement, own tools/secure tool box, 5 years of experience. Take and maintain NYS Inspection Machine License following hire is preferred Great benefit package. Apply on line at: https://jobs.chsli.org/maryhaven

OPEN HOUSE Maryhaven Center of Hope Wednesday, February 1st. 450 Myrtle Avenue, Port Jefferson, 1st driveway after gates (ICF/1) Many positions available: *Part time & Full time, Direct Support Professionals *Part time & Full time, RN’s. Excellent pay and benefits. Drop by between the hours of 10am-3pm

SOCIAL MEDIA / EVENTS INTERN Non-paid intern position for the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce. Duties include managing, posting and writing to the chambers social media platforms. This position will also assist in preparation of chamber run events. E-mail resume to info@ portjeffchamber.com, Attn: Barbara Ransome

FRONT DESK/ASSISTANT TO DOCTOR Alternative Healthcare Office. Hauppauge. Phones/filing/scheduling, interaction w/patients. Must be flexible. M-W-F, 3-7:30pm, Sat. 8:30am-5:00pm. Call 631-897-0299 PT GRAPHIC/PRODUCTION DESIGNER wanted for award-winning news group. Looking for a creative person to work in a family friendly environment. Experience with Creative Suite software a plus. Minimum 2 years experience or degree in graphic arts. Pagination or prepress experience a plus. Email resume and link to portfolio to beth@ tbrnewspapers.com Harbor Country Day School Immediate Opening After School Front Office Assistant, 4pm-6pm, 5 days. Light reception work. Additional duties as needed. Please email hgiffuni@hcdsny.org

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E M P L OY M E N T / C A R E E R S Little Flower Children and Family Services in Wading River, NY seeks

Who we are: We are a service-oriented independent financial consulting firm providing comprehensive investment, estate and retirement planning to sophisticated high net worth families. Our office is located in Islandia, Long Island, New York and provides a comfortable professional work environment. Our culture is friendly and relaxed without sacrificing the quality of our results. And with four decades of experience, we value our independent objectivity and maintain the highest professional standards. Qualifications: • Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Business or Finance • FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word) • Familiarity with FINRA Compliance and Recordkeeping procedures • Experience with Morningstar ® Advisor Workstation or other investment analysis platform a plus • Prior experience in the financial industry a plus

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MEDIA SALES AND MARKETING EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY For the right Advertising Professional

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Clean Ups DUMPSTER RENTALS 10/20 yard dumpsters available, same day delivery, great prices, all dumpsters clean. Call 631-283-2266 Lux Development Group, Inc. LET STEVE DO IT Clean-ups, yards, basements, whole house, painting, tree work, local moving and anything else. Totally overwhelmed? Call Steve @ 631-745-2598, leave message.

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Electricians FARRELL ELECTRIC Serving Suffolk for over 40 years All types electrical work, service changes, landscape lighting, automatic standby generators. 631-928-0684 GREENLITE ELECTRIC, INC. Repairs, installations, motor controls, PV systems. Piotr Dziadula, Master Electrician. Lic. #4694-ME/Ins. 631-331-3449

Floor Services/Sales FINE SANDING & REFINISHING Wood Floor Installations Craig Aliperti, Wood Floors LLC. All work done by owner. 25 years experience. Lic.#47595-H/Insured. 631-875-5856

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

Housesitting Services TRAVELING? Need someone to check on your home? Contact Tender Loving Pet Care, LLC. Weâ€™re more than just pets. Insured/Bonded. 631-675-1938

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

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*BluStar Construction* The North Shoreâ€™s Most Trusted Renovation Experts. 631-751-0751 Suffolk Lic. #48714-H, Ins. See Our Display Ad

JOSEPH BONVENTRE CONSTRUCTION Roofing, siding, windows, decks, repairs. Quality work, low prices. Owner operated. Over 25 years experience. Lic/Ins. #55301-H. 631-428-6791

BUDGET BLINDS Thousands of window coverings. Hunter-Douglas Showcase Dealer 631-766-5758 Huntington 631-766-1276 Port Jefferson 631-329-8663 Hamptons Celebrating Our 10 Year Anniversary

LAMBROSE HOME DESIGN, INC Siding is our specialty, reliable, dependable, quality work, siding, trim work, repairs, gutter & leaders, windows, roofing, we work all winter, free estimates 631-321-4005.

DUMPSTERS 10-40 YARDS, Bobcat service, no job too big/small, fully licensed and insured, serving all of Suffolk, Islandwide Industrial Services inc. 631-563-6719,516-852-5686.

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PRS CARPENTRY No job too small. Hanging a door, building a house, everything in-between. Custom cabinets, windows roofing/siding/decks. POWER WASHING. Serving North Shore 40 years. Lic/Ins. 631-744-9741

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SUPER HANDYMAN DTA CONTRACTING WE CAN FIX OR BUILD ANYTHING. Kitchens/Baths, Tile Flooring, Doors, Windows/Moulding, Painting; Interior/Exterior, All credit cards accepted. Senior discount. daveofalltrades @yahoo.com 631-745-9230 Lic#-37878-H/Ins THREE VILLAGE HOME IMPROVEMENT Serving the community for over 30 years. See ad in Home Service Directory. Rich Beresford, 631-689-3169

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Oil Burner Services DADâ€™S OIL SERVICE Family Owned & Operated Radiant Heat, Hot Water Heaters, Boiler Installations, Baseboard, Oil Tanks, Seasonal Startups. Installations and Repairs. â€œWe take care of all your home heating needsâ€? Call for more details. 631-828-6959

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Tree Work ARBOR-VISTA TREE CARE Complete Tree care service devoted to the care of trees. Maintenance pruning, waterview work, sun-trimming, elevating, pool areas, storm thinning, large tree removal, stump grinding. Wood chips. Lic#18902HI. Free estimates. 631-246-5377 CLOVIS AXIOM, INC. Expert Tree Removal land Pruning. Landscape design and maintenance, Edible Gardens, Plant Healthcare, Exterior Lighting. 631-751-4880 clovisoutdoors@gmail.com GOT BAMBOO? Consider removing your Bamboo during the winter months and enjoying your property in the Spring! Free Estimate and Site Analysis Report. Serving All of Long Island. 631-316-4023, www.GotBamboo.com KOCH TREE SERVICE Certified Arborist. National Accredited Tree Care Company. Call now for SEASONED FIREWOOD. 631-473-4242 www.kochtreeservice.com Lic25598-H Insured

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The remaining cottages at West Meadow beach are in a state of disrepair.

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Responsibility beyond our ballots Do you suppose the Founding Fathers intended democracy to be a spectator sport, or did they envision a country filled with informed citizens willing to actively participate in a representative government? Whatever their intent, we have come to a point in our history when it behooves us to speak up. We must let our voices be heard — not just when we cast our votes on Election Day — but whenever we need to let our representatives know what we think about proposed legislation or policy initiatives or nominations for important positions. Politicians need to be told what’s important to us. Especially the “deal-breaker” issues about which we feel there can be no leeway. Call our congressman. Whether we voted for him or not, he is still our spokesperson in the House of Representatives. Call our senators. If we agree or disagree with them, they need to be told. We can call politicians in states other than New York and share our pride in their stance on an issue, or our dismay. Call our governor. Andrew Cuomo (D) needs to know if we think he’s on the right track. Giving our names and ZIP codes will create logged calls, registering our opinions. And if enough of us express a particular view, it will, hopefully, affect a decision. Everyone needs to realize that voting is not just a right — it’s a responsibility. Some say if we don’t vote we forfeit our right to complain. Well we believe in taking that philosophy one step further. Our responsibility doesn’t end when our ballots are cast. We need to remain involved in our American democracy to ensure that our country is the kind of place we want it to be. Pay attention. Stay informed. Make those calls. Comments: 202-456-1111 D.C. office: 202-224-6542 Melville office: 631-753-0978 Senator Kirsten Gillibrand: D.C. office: 202-224-4451 Melville office: 631-249-2825 U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin: D.C. office: 202-225-3826 L.I. office: 631-289-1097 Gov. Andrew Cuomo: Albany office: 518-474-8390 State Sen. John Flanagan: Albany office: 518-455-2071 Smithtown office: 631-361-5367 State Sen. Ken LaValle: Albany office: 518-455-3121 Mount Sinai office: 631-473-1461 State Assemblyman Albany office: 518-455-4804 Steve Englebright: East Setauket office: 631-751-3094 President Donald Trump: Senator Chuck Schumer:

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Something fishy at West Meadow beach? Something is fishy with the funds. (“West Meadow cottage: zombie of a different kind,” Jan. 12) If the $1.45 million in the Town account earned only 1% a year, it would yield $14,500 annually. Times 12 years equals $174,000. More than enough to maintain the cottages. The reported yield of $2,000 a year on $1.45 million means that the interest rate is .0014,

about one tenth of one percent! Who’s the Town’s investment genius? The Town is breaching its statutory and fiduciary duty to earn a safe return on the money it is holding in trust for West Meadow Preserve. The only reason to create a public/private partnership would be to remove West Meadow from incompetent and bad faith Town management, which,

as I write, is spending tens of thousands of dollars to fire Molly Hastings, the hard-working, much-loved environmental educator/ranger, who lives in a cottage at West Meadow. Shame on the Town for scapegoating Molly and for neglecting the West Meadow cottages.

George S. Locker, Esq., P.C. New York, NY

Trump can’t compare to previous presidents In response to the writer of “Welcome to a legitimate President Trump” (Jan. 19) I beg to differ on quite a few counts. I heard the voice of my dearly departed mother, who was extremely wise and politically savvy, while listening to every speech Trump gave and every ridiculous promise that he made. She always advised me to respect myself as a woman (and a human being) and to stand up for what I believe in. Well Mr. Kerr and those who accept what you have written, I do not concede to the presidency of Donald Trump, nor will I ever. You cannot possibly compare this farce to the presidencies of Kennedy, Carter, Nixon, Johnson or even Gerald Ford. Although

all imperfect in their own ways, you cannot compare their presidential legacies to the predetermined theme of the man who will be in office on Jan. 20. The man who denigrates women, instigates violence among protesters, dehumanizes immigrants, stomps on the Constitution (while not understanding a word of it) and plans to destroy every bit of progress made by the Obama administration, is not the man that I want running my country. This alternate universe that we currently live in where cabinet choices are made by picking out of a hat and tweets are sent with the same cavalier attitude that ended his marriages, this is not a reality that I choose to accept.

Call me crazy, but it took long enough for one Cold War to end, and Putin is just salivating at the thought of sharing the political stage with the Man with the Orange Skin. And quoting Richard Nixon does not instill a “runs like a Swiss watch” feeling about the incoming administration. Call a spade a spade: Trump is the least qualified, most horrific person that has ever been “elected” to the White House by our outdated, imperfect electoral process. Should he last through the next four years, I will be doing everything in my power to make sure there is a different outcome in 2020.

Stefanie Werner, LMSW East Setauket

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OpiniOn Signs of a protesting people

atch out, Madison Avenue! People everywhere are gunning for your jobs. Well, maybe people don’t want advertising and marketing jobs, but they do want to express themselves in ways guaranteed by the Constitution. How could the Founding Fathers have known that the war with words, on words and of words would require an ability of people on both sides to understand that each of them has a right to speak? The Women’s March, the day By Daniel Dunaief after the inauguration, was a spectacle. People from around the nation, indeed the world, took considerable time to write, design and share signs about any and

D. None of the above

every issue important to them. People are searching for the words to share their convictions. One sign read, “Without Hermione, Harry would have died,” referring to the brilliant friend of Harry Potter whose smarts helped Harry survive despite numerous murderous attempts by Voldemort. Another sign suggested, “So bad, even introverts are here.” The president’s hair, a subject for television discussion well before the commander in chief left for the White House, made it onto several signs, with “We shall overcomb,” offering one of many toupee moments. Whether the Trump administration recognizes or addresses it, we are a nation divided and, no, that’s not a statement about the size of the crowd at the inauguration. Who cares? If not a single person attended the inauguration, do you know what we would be calling Donald Trump? President. I understand that and so do all those people writing signs, discussing the future direction of the country

and arguing over the internet. I know Trump and his team seem disillusioned with the media. The president can’t stand the way he’s covered, but plenty of past presidents no doubt could relate to his discomfort. Trump has tried to ostracize the media, going straight to the people with his creatively spelled Twitter messages. One woman used Trump’s penchant for direct messages with a sign saying, “Tweet women with respect.” Trump continues to make the argument about the number of people who voted for him. Can someone please tell him he won the election? By walking side-by-side in marches, people aren’t sitting comfortably at home typing angry computer messages: They’re sharing their views and are traveling to see people “in real life.” This is not — to borrow from Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” — “a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.” These are people sharing a message they hope others and, in particular, the administration, hears and understands.

Trump didn’t get to the White House propelled by the hopes of these sign makers. He won the votes of millions who believed in him. He wants to make America great again. He and his voters have red hats to prove it. That’s great and maybe the sale of red hats will be sufficient to create more jobs, just as his office has increased the sale of poster boards, crayons, markers and block-lettering kits through these marches. No doubt, Trump, his team and many other Americans will come up with great slogans and catchy one-liners to offset the marchers’ messages. What will bring us together? Maybe there’ll be a moment similar to the one in the movie “Miracle,” which was about the improbable Olympics victory by the United States hockey team at Lake Placid in 1980. As these players bonded, they learned that they weren’t playing for their schools but, rather, were representing their country. The Founding Fathers may have created a slogan that’s hard to top: We the People.

Words of wisdom for all generations

o you ever wish you had asked for advice about life from older members of the family or friends who have now passed away? I certainly do. Like an inheritance, advice that has withstood the test of time can make the life of the beneficiary easier. Hence the clever idea, by an assisted living community on Long Island, of producing a distributable calendar filled with some of the wisdom of its residents was immediately interBy Leah S. Dunaief esting to me. The Gurwin JewishFay J. Lindner Residences, located in Commack, collected the thoughts of one person or couple in the community for each month and named the project “From Generation to Generation 2017.” As the calendar states in the introduction, “The advice contained in

Between you and me

these pages … is priceless, and made all the more meaningful because of the life experiences that season [the residents’] words of wisdom.” The January advice comes from Gerald Burberry, who was sent to England on the Kindertransport — also known as Children’s Transport — during World War II and was the only member of his family to survive the Holocaust. Gerald focuses on the beauty in life through the lens of his camera and is an enthusiastic nature photographer. He and his wife have visited as many U.S. National Parks as they could in pursuit of his goal to “appreciate nature.” Janet Munday adorns February and urges everyone to “blaze new trails.” She was a computer engineering major at Hofstra, one of few women at the time, and also played the bass guitar in a cover band and traveled to Italy just to learn Italian. Others, like Helen and Mel Morgenstein, who are wedded 73 years, offer this advice to married couples: “Respect each other.” Mel adds, “Respect your differences, and have your own interests. It makes for a much

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better life together.” Mary Falcone says, “Cherish family.” She has four daughters, 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, “They’re wonderful,” she declares and she sees them regularly. “Their heart is my heart.” Florence Levenbaum, who is 91, loves to dance. She urges, “Keep moving and smile.” For her, movement and good humor are the keys to good health. She posed for her photo in the calendar carrying a Wilson wooden tennis racket over her shoulder. Further advice includes “Pursue your passions” from Stewart Greene, a devoted lifetime sailor; “Keep learning” from Sandra Peltz, a former registrar at Hofstra who feels she learns from each new person she meets; and “Be independent” from Ruth Kaufman, who doesn’t worry about what others might think and say. “Use common sense!” urges Edwin Zola, who feels that people could find a way to end war and suffering if they would treat others as they would like to be treated, adding, “This just makes sense.” And Sidney Klein speaks proudly about serving one’s country, as he did during WWII. What advice would you pass along

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to those younger than you? I asked that question of some of the newspaper staff, and here is what they offered. “Live in the moment,” said one. “And enjoy the moment.” Another counseled, “Don’t put it off,” whether a task, a career move or a relationship. “Anticipate life’s many stages,” suggested another. “Be yourself, don’t be afraid to be who you really are rather than trying to please others,” is one piece of advice one mother had just shared with her daughter. Another mother offered, “Enjoy your childhood. You are only a child once.” And how about this one for your children? “We were young once too!” Some others included, “Work hard, play hard and include balance in your life,” “Be kind,” “Stick together with family,” “Hang around with happy people,” and this timely bit for today’s world, “Be entrepreneurial.” You might ask what words I would offer the next generations. My advice: “Have courage.” Have the courage to be the person you want to be, to do the things you most wish to do, to go to the places you yearn to see, and to defend those who cannot defend themselves.

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