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BEACON RECORDVolume 31, No. 22 December 24, 2015 $1.00

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By giSelle Barkley

For the past eight years, Rhonda Klch and her company Equity First have made many dreams come true.

This year is no different with Klch’s annual Holiday Dream event, which provides Christ-mas gifts for Long Island families in need. On Sunday, residents who reg-istered for the event picked up their Christmas pres-ents at the Coram Fire Department headquarters from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Klch, a Miller Place resident, and event volunteers upped the ante this year by get-ting gifts for around 250 families from Mount Sinai, Miller Place, Port Jefferson, Port Jefferson Sta-tion, Selden, Medford and other towns across the Island.

“These kids feel like they’re walking on a cloud,” said Coun-

cilwoman Valerie Cartright (D-Port Jefferson Station), as sev-eral children ran around with balloons in the background af-ter receiving their presents and meeting Santa.

Cartright was one of many people Klch called this year when searching for families

in need of some holiday cheer. Lo-cal schools and churches were also contacted to find these families. While the fami-lies don’t need to be homeless to participate in the program, many of these families

are financially unable to afford presents around the holidays.

People like Gordon Leonard of Selden said with the reces-sion it’s harder to live on Long Island, making special seasons like the holidays more stressful.

“We came here because some Long Islanders understand

the plight of many other Long Islanders, and they’re giving because they know people are struggling just to be New York-ers,” he said. “We don’t want to leave. What choice do we have.”

While his son Devon re-ceived several gifts from the program this year, he said his favorite part about Sunday’s

program was spending time with his family.

According to volunteer Pris-cilla Arena, of Mount Sinai, the event was a success this year.

“The outpour from the com-munity has been tremendous and I’m hoping that it’ll only in-crease next year,” she said.

Photos by giselle Barkley clockwise from above, a little girl plays with a balloon during rhonda klch’s holiday dream event; presents line the tables; and klch, on right, poses for a photo with volunteer Priscilla arena.

Rhonda Klch’s holiday event reaches hundreds

HOLIDaY DREaM continued on page a4

‘The outpour from the community has been tremendous and I’m hoping that it’ll only increase next year.’

— Priscilla arena

Holiday Memories

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After six years, Heritage Center’s “‘Twas the Night before Christmas” reading is still a hit among community members.

The Heritage Trust, which runs the center, started the reading event in 2009 with the goal of promoting a sense of community and enhancing residents’ lives especially around the holiday sea-son. Trust President Lori Baldassare said the event “defines the history and the her-itages of our Christmas season.”

Many residents ventured to Heritage Center on Sunday to continue the annual reading. Center volunteer Fred Drewes presented an illustrated reading detailing how Clement Clark Moore’s description of jolly old St. Nick influenced how we view Santa today. His poem is commonly known as “‘Twas the Night before Christ-mas.” The poem is also known as “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” published in 1823.

Community members got a chance to read the poem and enjoyed refreshments of hot chocolate and cookies during the event.

Heritage Center unites community

Photos by Giselle Barkley Clockwise from above, Fred Drewes poses for a photo at the Heritage Center’s “‘Twas the Night before Christmas” event where he reads the book to children while they enjoy hot chocolate and cookies; kids watch a presenta-tion on “‘Twas The Night before Christmas”; and children read the ‘Night before Christmas’ book during the event.

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Tesla Science Center gets early Christmas giftBy Giselle Barkley

Science doesn’t come cheap.So it was a pleasant surprise for the

Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe when the New York State Regional Economic Development Councils an-nounced the center will receive two grants totaling $700,000. While the center has yet to receive the grants, the NYSREDC’s 2015 awards notice for Long Island is proof the grants are forthcoming. The state agency did not reply to messages prior to publication.

The center is slated to receive $200,000 through the Market New York grant program, which tackles public relations and increasing tour-ism, among other responsibilities. The remaining $500,000 will go to-ward the center’s Wardenclyffe site. The center is currently redeveloping this property and plans to establish the Nikola Tesla Museum and Science Center. The site is the last remain-ing laboratory of Tesla, a prominent inventor in the late 19th century and early 20th century.

According to Tesla Science Center President Jane Alcorn, the center ap-plied for the grants this past July. Al-corn added applying for the grants is a competitive process as there are many applicants for these grants.

“It’s very exciting to have funds to promote our project and to work on the redevelopment of Wardenclyffe,” Alcorn said in an email.

Initially, the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe was known as Friends of Science East Inc. While its name changed, the not-for-profit mission to develop Tesla’s only existing laboratory site into a science center and museum remained the same.

In 2009, when Brookhaven Town Su-perintendent of Highways Dan Losquadro was a Suffolk County legislator and former state Assemblyman Marc Alessi was still in office, the two announced plans to ac-quire the 16-acre property. Former town supervisor, Mark Lesko, and state Sen. Ken LaValle (R-Port Jefferson) were also part of this effort to acquire and preserve the property on behalf of the state and town, according to an article on the Tesla website.

Alessi emphasized its importance as the last Tesla lab in the world. He added that the site was culturally and histori-cally significant as a result.

“We need to ensure that it is protected so that future generations can continue to enjoy this landmark,” Alessi said in the article.

Regardless of these officials’ plans, Friends of Science East purchased the property in 2013. The organization also

hoped to preserve the site and make im-provements.

Tesla built his facility in Shoreham in 1901-03. It was a small brick building no bigger than a schoolhouse. Yet behind the building was a 187-foot tower that Tesla intended to be a wireless power transmis-sion station, which Tesla claimed would produce wireless electricity.

Now years later, the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe is looking for-ward to a brighter future for the site, and hopes to be able to do even more.

“We hope to apply for additional grants in the future [that] will assist in the continuation of progress toward the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe opening day,” Alcorn said.

Photo by Giselle Barkley The Tesla science Center laboratory site in shoreham is blocked off while it’s under redevelopment.


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Last year, the event helped around 167 families. Arena got involved with the program around a month ago after Klch, a business associate and friend of hers, told her about the event. For Arena, helping the program and the families who benefit seemed natural.

For residents like Tiana Wyche, who lives in a shelter, Holiday Dream was important to bring joy to her children. Wyche is originally from Riverhead but currently resides in Port Jefferson Station.

“Unfortunately, fi-nancial restrictions impact everybody and it becomes difficult over holidays,” Klch said. “I think people have this perception that just because you live somewhere, you’re doing very well. But unfortunately, people get so blind.”

Klch added that people don’t always realize how many families struggle to live on the Island, much less celebrate the holidays. She started spreading the word about the event among people in the business district. While Holiday Dream is the main event where children pick up their toys and have breakfast with Santa, there are toy drive events prior to Holi-day Dream that Klch and her company host to raise more donations.

For Carmen Nunez and her family, who moved from the Dominican Republic to Port Jefferson Station, the program was extra special. Her family wasn’t used to getting presents around this time of year.

“I feel so happy,” she said. “Thank you to [Comsewogue ESL teacher Denise Saul] and everybody who tried to make [the children happy by giving them pres-ents], especially this time for Christmas. It’s beautiful.”

While the family is trying to do the best they can here on Long Island, Saul said they are continuing the event’s mis-

sion of giving to oth-ers and spreading joy.

“Even though we gave them presents, they’re talking about who they can share [the presents with],” Saul said. “They are selfless themselves.”

According to Car-tright, remembering the spirit of giving is important this time

of year, and she hopes to keep giving in the future through the Holiday Dream program.

“A lot of community organizations and individuals come together to remind the kids that this is a season of giving,” Cartright said. “The holiday season is not only about receiving. They’re reach-ing hundreds of kids now, and I can only imagine as the years go by, how many kids we’re going to be changing their lives by letting them know they’re loved and supported by the community.”

Holiday dreamContinued from page A1

‘We came here because some Long Islanders understand the plight of many other Long Islanders, and they’re giving because they know people are struggling just to be New Yorkers.’

— Gordon Leonard

Photo by Giselle Barkley Coram resident Vincent James, right, poses for a photo with his family members at the Holiday Dream event in Coram.

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On Dec. 16, Supervisor Ed Romaine (R) testified at a New York State Assembly hear-ing on illegal sand mining and dumping, bringing to the forefront the threats that such actions pose to Long Island’s drinking water. Different from the rest of the state, Long Island is completely dependent on its sole source aquifer for drinking water, and the ecological and economic viability of the region is dependent on strong protections for this irreplaceable resource. At the hear-ing, state officials announced that they plan to release proposed regulations in February of 2016, including cradle-to-grave tracking of construction and demolition debris, that will help to stop illegal dumping.

In his testimony, Romaine said that the Town of Brookhaven worked with law en-forcement agencies and took concrete steps to amend the Town Code in 2015 to allow more effective enforcement against illegal sand mining. He applauded the state’s pro-posal for stricter action and commented that it “must take on the complex task of tracking, monitoring and enforcing statutes that will stop illegal sand mining and illegal dumping on Long Island. The costs of inac-tion are extraordinary, because water treat-ment and cleanup of contaminants can eas-ily cost billions of dollars in an area as large as Long Island.”

The supervisor also noted that the City of

New York uses aerial patrols and watershed police to monitor activities near their reser-voirs, and that they “could serve as a model for a Long Island NYSDEC unit dedicated to the protection of drinking water.”

He also made nine recommendations that will strengthen the protection of the aquifer.

The first involves upgrading misdemean-or illegal dumping charges to felonies, and the second, will upgrade illegal sand mining charges to felonies. Romaine also suggested improving legal definitions of sand mining and illegal dumping to make prosecutions easier, and requiring manifest logs for all ma-terials being transported on or off individual sites. The fifth suggestion recommended substantially increasing the number of en-forcement personnel. The sixth is creating a dedicated drinking water protection unit to focus on illegal dumping, illegal sand min-ing and other activities that threaten drink-ing water supplies. Romaine would also like to see improvements in the sharing of infor-mation and coordination between local gov-ernment and enforcement agencies to curtail illegal sand mining and dumping. Another suggestion involves an increase in moni-toring existing legal sand mines to ensure drinking water is protected and that sand mines are fully covered with suitable topsoil and revegetated. The final recommenda-tion is the use of Natural Resource Damage

Claims to force the reclamation and restora-tion of illegal sand mines.

In making the recommendations, Super-visor Romaine said, “I feel strongly that the protection of our water quality is of para-mount importance for current and future Brookhaven residents ... and I look forward to working ... to make the penalties for il-legal dumping and sand mining a strong deterrent to these activities,” he said. “We

must make certain that all of the progress made to protect our drinking water and surface waters through the expenditure of millions of dollars to purchase open space and to build storm water abatement projects is not undone by allowing criminals to con-taminate our water supply by the dumping of toxic waste. We must also ensure that the sand, which is the only natural filter for our drinking water, remains in place.”

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County Republicans call for federal SCPD monitorBY PhiL CoRSo

North Shore lawmakers are calling on the federal government to keep a closer watch on the county police department.

At a press conference last week, Suffolk County Legislators Rob Trotta (R-Fort Salonga), Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) and Tom Muratore (R-Ronkonkoma) stood beside Republican minority leader Kevin McCaffrey (R-Lindenhurst) at the William Rogers Legislature Build-ing in Hauppauge to call for heightened oversight of the Suffolk County Police Department via a federal monitor. Their pleas came in light of a recent investiga-tion and indictment of former county Police Chief James Burke, who was ac-cused of beating a handcuffed suspect and attempting to cover up the crime.

During the press conference, numer-ous members of the Republican Caucus made it clear that both Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) and Tim Sini needed to speak up about what they know — if anything — regarding the alleged malfeasance of the department, given that their positions were so inti-mately tied to its internal mechanisms.

Trotta said that as more facts related to Burke roll out, it has become more ap-parent that the problem needs to be ad-dressed by a federal monitor. He and his colleagues argued that federal involve-ment would allot the best resources avail-able to the investigation and also instill an element of objectivity.

“I want the monitor to come in to make sure that everything in the in-ternal affairs department is running correctly,” Trotta said at the press con-ference. “I want the monitor to come in

and say that the person appointed to be police commissioner is qualified.”

Bellone ensured that a monitor will be established as soon as possible.

Bellone tapped Tim Sini to become Suffolk County police commissioner after serving as Bellone’s chief criminal justice advisor since August 2014.

Before his tenure as Suffolk’s assistant deputy county executive for public safety, Sini served as an assistant U.S. attorney from 2010 to 2014, specializing in violent crimes, gang prosecutions and large-scale narcotics cases.

“When looking for a police commis-sioner, I am seeking someone with char-acter, experience and vision, and Tim Sini has all three,” Bellone said. “Tim is a man of real integrity with a strong sense of justice. Tim Sini has a unique blend of law enforcement experience as a federal prosecutor combined with a keen under-standing of Suffolk County’s law enforce-ment community by serving as my top law enforcement advisor.”

But McCaffrey argued at the press conference that there was no time for “on-the-job training” when one is el-evated to the level of commissioner of the county police department. McCaffrey ar-gued that Sini is inexperienced, making it that much more essential that federal investigators seek out accountability.

“This is not a political issue, it is one of public safety and the integrity of our gov-ernment,” McCaffrey said. “The State of New York, and now Suffolk County, is just roiling with corruption and mismanage-ment. The people of Suffolk County de-serve much better than this, and anything less than full federal involvement will not be acceptable.”

POLICE BLOTTERIncidents and arrests from Dec. 13-19

Curbing a DWAIPolice arrested a 20-year-old man

from Port Jefferson Station for driving while ability impaired on Dec. 15, after they saw him drive over a curb on Wil-son Avenue and pulled him over.

Hitting the trifectaA 31-year-old Medford man was ar-

rested for driving while ability impaired on Dec. 17 after he failed to maintain his lane and struck a grassy median while speeding on Lincoln Drive in Rocky Point. Police said the man was going 70 miles per hour in a 45-mile-per-hour zone in a 1998 GMC.

Wanted womanOn Dec. 16, police collared a Wading

River woman who had five warrants out for her arrest. At the time officers found her on Babylon Drive in Sound Beach, the 26-year-old was also allegedly in posses-sion of a controlled substance, and was charged with that crime.

That sucksPolice arrested a 28-year-old man from

Lake Grove for petit larceny on Dec. 16, right after he stole two vacuums from a store at the Centereach Mall.

Hand-to-hand-to-cuffsPolice observed a woman in a hand-

to-hand drug transaction on Route 25A in Selden on Dec. 18, and stopped the 55-year-old before she could pull away in her 2002 Cadillac. Officers found heroin in her possession and arrested her for crimi-nal possession of a controlled substance.

Caffeine fiendOn Dec. 18, a 69-year-old man from

Centereach was arrested for petit larceny. According to police, the man entered the Shoprite on College Road in Selden on Sept. 15 and took a Keurig Coffee Maker worth around $190.

Vroom vroom to jailPolice arrested a 29-year-old Ronkonk-

oma man on Dec. 13 for driving while ability impaired, after the suspect failed to maintain his lane while driving a 2008 Volkswagen south on Nicolls Road in Stony Brook. Police said the man was speeding, at 62 miles per hour.

Unwarranted stealA 27-year-old woman from Port Jef-

ferson Station was arrested for petit lar-ceny on Dec. 18, after stealing assorted costume jewelry, clothing and other items from a store on Route 347 in Setauket-East Setauket. According to police, there were already two unrelated warrants out for the woman’s arrest.

Cashing inBetween Dec. 13 and Dec. 15, an un-

known person withdrew more than $200 cash from a bank without the Port Jef-ferson Station cardholder’s permission.

That’s a big dogOn Dec. 19, an unknown person en-

tered the Walmart on Nesconset High-way in Setauket-East Setauket and stole a television and a dog bed. Police said the person may have used the dog bed to conceal the TV.

In hot waterAn unidentified person stole three

faucets from the Lowe’s Home Improve-ment store on Nesconset Highway in Stony Brook on Dec. 18.

Taking it to-goOn Dec. 18, three unknown men with

guns entered the Peking Chinese Kitchen on Middle Country Road in Selden as someone was closing the restaurant. The men demanded money but the suspects fled empty-handed.

Visa revokedOn Dec. 19, someone stole a jacket,

a wallet and a person’s visa from a car in the Starbucks parking lot on Middle Country Road in Selden.

Rock on TreeAccording to police, an unidentified

person threw a large rock at a 2010 Mit-subishi Lancer and damaged the car. Po-lice didn’t specify where the car was dam-aged but said the incident happened some time between Dec. 18 and Dec. 19 on Tree Road in Centereach.

Tired of theftAn unknown person gained entry to

the Mavis Discount Tire on Route 25A in Mount Sinai and stole money from the register before fleeing the store. The incident happened on Dec. 14 around 8:25 p.m.

SmashedOn Dec. 19, someone smashed the

back window of a 2009 Honda out-side a residence on Deepdale Drive in Rocky Point.

Police are in purse-uitAn unidentified person stole some-

one’s bag from the Walmart at the Cen-tereach Mall on Dec. 19. Police said the victim put the bag down and walked away. When they returned, the bag was gone. According to police, the bag con-tained money and an ATM card.

— Compiled by Giselle barkley


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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATIONALMEETING OF THE ROCKY

POINT FIRE DISTRICT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Rocky Point Fire District, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York, the annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Fire Commis-sioners of said District for 2016 will be held at the administra-tive office of the Fire District adjacent to the Shoreham Fire-house, State Route 25A, Shore-ham, New York at 7:00 PM (pre-vailing time) on the 5th day of January, 2016.

Dated: December 14, 2015

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE ROCKY POINT FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York.

By: Edwin S. BrooksFire District Secretary

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Rocky Point Fire District, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, separate sealed bids for the provision of #2 Fuel Oil, Diesel Fuel, and Regular Unleaded Gasoline for calendar year 2016 will be re-

ceived at the office of the Board of Fire Commissioners, adjacent to the Shoreham Firehouse, State Route 25A, P.O. Box 370, Shoreham, New York 11786 un-til 7:00 P.M. (prevailing time) on the 5th day of January 2016, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Bids will be submitted in sealed envelopes at the above address and shall bear on the face thereof the name and ad-dress of the bidder and the name of the contract or con-tracts bid upon (e.g. “Fuel Oil”, “Diesel Fuel”, and “Gasoline”).

Bidders are advised that the anticipated amount of Fuel Oil required for the year 2015 will be approximately 15,000 gallons; that the anticipated amount of Diesel Fuel required for the year 2016 will be approximately 25,000 gallons; and that the an-ticipated amount of Gasoline re-quired for the year 2016 will be approximately 25,000 gallons.

Bids must be submitted based on an automatic deliv-ery schedule. Separate contracts for the above items will be awarded by the Board of Fire Commission-ers to the lowest responsible bidders. In cases where two or more responsible bidders sub-mit identical bids as to price, the Board of Fire Commissioners may award the contract to ei-ther of such bidders. The Board of Fire Commissioners reserves the right to reject all bids and re-advertise for new bids in its discretion. The Board of Fire Commission-ers reserves the right to waive any and all irregularities in bid procedures so long as they are deemed immaterial in the sole discretion of the board.

No bids may be withdrawn by any bidder for a period of forty-five (45) days from the date of bid opening.

Dated December 14th, 2015

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE ROCKY POINT FIRE DISTRICT Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York

By: EDWIN S. BROOKS Fire District Secretary

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AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES TO THE ZONING ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN CHAPTER 85, ARTICLE VII CON-CERNING THE FOLLOWING: TOWN BOARD’S OWN MOTION

SWR-7 FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN SHOREHAM, NYNOTICE OF ADOPTION OF CHANGE OF USE DISTRICTCLASSIFICATION ON TOWN BOARD’S MOTION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY IN SHOREHAMPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 1, 2015, after a public hearing, the Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven duly ad-opted the following resolution: WHEREAS, on September 17, 2015, a public hearing was held to consider the Town Board’s own motion for a change of zone in connection with a cer-tain parcel of property in Shore-ham; and WHEREAS, after due consideration and deliberation; BE IT RESOLVED that the above-captioned change of zone ap-plication is hereby approved as follows:SCTM Number 0200-079.00-06.00-008.000 Rezoning From: A Residence 1 Rezoning To: J Business DATED: DECEMBER 14, 2015AT: FARMINGVILLE, NEW YORKSTATE OF NEW YORK)COUNTY OF SUFFOLK)I, DONNA LENT, Town Clerk of Brookhaven, State of New York, do hereby certify that the annexed foregoing is a true copy of the amendments and changes to the Code of the Town of Brookhaven Chapter 85 Article VII which amendment and change was duly adopted by a motion of the Town Board on the 1st day of October, 2015 as herein above set forth as the same appears in the minutes of said meeting on file in my Office. IN TESTIMONY WHERE OF I have hereunto set my hand and an-nexed the seal of the said Town the 14th day of DECEMBER, 2015.DONNA LENTTOWN CLERKTOWN OF BROOKHAVEN

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF

THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF

THE MILLER PLACE FIRE DISTRICT FOR 2016

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Organizational Meeting for the calendar year 2016 of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Miller Place Fire District in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, will be held on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 6:30 P.M. at the Main Firehouse of the Miller Place Fire District, 12 Miller Place Road, Miller Place, New York. Dated: Miller Place, New York December 15, 2015

By order of the Board ofFire Commissioners of theMiller Place Fire District Janet Staufer, District Secretary

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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF

THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF

THE MILLER PLACE FIRE DISTRICT FOR 2016

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Regular Meetings for the cal-endar year 2016 of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Miller Place Fire District in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, commencing with the January 13th meeting, will be held on the second Wednes-day of the month at 5:00 P.M. at the Main Firehouse of the Miller Place Fire District, 12 Miller Place Road, Miller Place, New York.

Dated: Miller Place, New York December 15, 2015

By Order of the Board ofFire Commissioners of theMiller Place Fire District Janet Staufer, District Secretary

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MT. SINAI FIRE DISTRICTTOWN OF BROOKHAVEN,

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the MT. SINAI FIRE DISTRICT has scheduled the Organiza-tional Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the firehouse located at 746 Mt. Sinai Coram Road, Mt. Sinai, New York 11766. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the First Regular Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the MT. SINAI FIRE DISTRICT for the calendar year 2016 shall be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. at the fire-house located 746 Mt. Sinai Co-ram Road, Mt. Sinai, New York 11766.

Dated: December 16, 2015 Mt. Sinai, New York

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERSMT. SINAI FIRE DISTRICT

Marianne Waterbury, Secretary

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

AND FIRST REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUND BEACH FIRE DISTRICT

FOR 2016

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Sound Beach Fire District in the Town of Brookhaven, Suf-folk County, New York, will hold its organizational meeting at 7:30 P.M., on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at the Main Firehouse of the Sound Beach Fire District, 152 Sound Beach Boulevard, Sound Beach, New York. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, that the First Regular Meeting for the calendar year 2016 of the Board of Fire Com-missioners of the Sound Beach Fire District will be held on Tues-day, January 5, 2016 immediate-ly following the organizational meeting at the Main Firehouse of the Sound Beach Fire District, 152 Sound Beach Boulevard, Sound Beach, New York.

Dated: Smithtown, New York December 15, 2015

By Order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Sound Beach Fire District Lynnann Frank, District Secretary

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PUBLIC NOTICEShoreham-Wading River

Central School District

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

The Shoreham-Wading River Central School District’s kinder-garten registration for the 2016 - 2017 school year will be held at MILLER AVENUE ELEMEN-TARY SCHOOL from 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM between:

Monday, January 11, 2016 and Friday, January 15, 2016

If your child will be five (5) years of age on or before December 1, 2016, please obtain a regis-tration packet from the Dis-trict Office or online @ www.swrschools.org (Navigate to Our District, Child Enrollment).

This packet should be completed prior to your registration meeting at the district office. Late reg-istrants (after 1/15/16) must contact District Office for an

appointment.

Complete registration instruc-tions can be found on the SWR website or by calling District Of-fice at 631-821-8100.

You must register if you plan to have your child attend

kindergarten in 2016-2017 school year

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESO-LUTION SUBJECT TO AUTHORIZ-ING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN AND NEW YORK SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP D/B /A VERIZON WIRELESS, FOR THE LEASING OF APPROXIMATELY 225 SQUARE FEET OF PROPERTY AT DEFENSE HILL ROAD, SHOREHAM, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 17th day of December duly adopted a resolution subject to permis-sive referendum, the purpose and effect of which is to au-thorize the entering into of a Lease Agreement between the Town of Brookhaven and New York SMSA Limited Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a five (5) year term, authorizing the leasing of approximately 225 square feet of said property lo-cated at the Town of Brookhav-en property known as Defense Hill Site - Suffolk County Tax Map No. 0200-082.00-01.00-003.000, for the installation of an equip-ment shelter, at an annual lease payment of $24,000, the rental amount for each subsequent year shall be increased at a rental of 103% of the preced-ing annual payment. Said lease agreement may be renewed for three (3) additional five (5) year terms at a rate of one hundred and three percent (103%) of the annual payment. The subject resolution is available for public inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Brookhaven Town Clerk’s office located at One Independence Hill, Farm-ingville, New York.

Dated: December 17, 2015 At: Farmingville, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARDTOWN OF BROOKHAVEN DONNA LENT, TOWN CLERK

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Donation aids in building RP vet’s home

Photo by Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk Left, Joe Cognitore, commander of Rocky Point Veterans of Foreign War Fischer/Hewins Post 6249 and Kevin Lyle, Post Advocate, right, presented Diane Burke, executive director and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk, with a donation check to support the Hur-ricane Sandy repair project on the home of Veteran Tommy Sullivan and his wife Susan, in Rocky Point.


BY DESIRÉE KEEGAN

Shoreham-Wading River High School’s “Tommy Tough” slogan is not only chang-ing the culture of the Wildcats football team — it’s changing the community.

When Tom Cutinella passed away from an on-� eld collision last year, soph-omore Ryan Ledda was right in the mid-dle of thinking about what he should do for his Eagle Scout project. Ledda didn’t know Tom, but his sister Gabriella did, and a� er seeing how the loss a� ected her, coupled with what he saw during a Clemson University football game, his memorial idea was born.

“Before each game, the Clemson team comes onto the � eld touching a memorial called How-ard’s Rock, and I � gured I could do something similar to that,” Ryan Ledda said. “� at the team could come out and touch the memorial for good luck before each home game. My goal is that everyone in the school could be con-nected to Tom without him being there. So no one will forget him.”

First, Ledda presented the idea to high school Principal Dan Holtzman, before going to the board of education.

“I thought it was an impressive one,” Holtzman said. “It was well-received by the board of education and they gave Ryan the go-ahead. I think it is a meaningful and thoughtful project and one that I hope encourages students at all grade levels to engage in community-oriented projects.”

� e proposal was a 4- by 20-foot retain-ing wall on a pre-existing hill on the � eld that would have a concrete base with pav-ers stacked on top. In the middle will be a

pedestal with a bronze bust of Cutinella. � e bronze piece will be life size.

“I thought it was a very big project — I was very nervous,” Ledda’s mother Jen-nifer Ledda said. “I myself didn’t know the Cutinellas, but a� er Ryan went to the board and got approval I met Mrs. Cutin-ella. I found out how the boy was outstand-ing in every aspect of what he does. It re-minded me of all of the kids who do good.”

According to Ryan Ledda, the proj-ect is estimated to cost $30,000-$40,000. � e approval was quick by the board, but the approval by Boy Scout Troop 161 in Shoreham took longer.

“You need to � ll out a long application and they send it back with improvements and revisions,” he said. “But they thought it was a great idea. A lot of the Eagle board members knew Tom’s family so they wanted to help out. Once they heard how much it was going to cost they got a little freaked out, but I told

them how I was going to raise money and how important it was because of how Tom a� ected the community.”

To help fund the project, bricks are be-ing sold that can be engraved, to rest atop the base. Smaller bricks cost $125, while larger ones cost $250.

“� ose who went to school with him will always remember him, but kids to come that didn’t know him might not, so hopefully this can help them honor Tom,” Ledda said.

� e sophomore created a website where the bricks can be purchased, and he hand-ed out � yers in front of the school that were donated by a local printing company. To purchase a brick, go to www.bricksrus.

com/order/bsatroop161. � ere is also a Go-FundMe account raising funds for the base of the memorial and bronze statue.

� e goal is to reach $20,000. Current-ly, 34 people have donated a combined $3,271 in the last month. Fourteen of those people have donated $54 or $154, representing Cutinella’s jersey No. 54. To donate to this project, go to www.gofund-me.com/tomcmemorial.

For Shoreham-Wading River varsity football coach Matt Millheiser, he thinks all projects done in Cutinella’s name have been bene� cial for the community.

“Outside of football, you see so many projects and so many things done — whether it’s a run or a blood drive or this Eagle Scout project — that are done in

Tom’s name, he said. “It really shows the impact he had as a person and some of the good things that are being done by his friends and family and even people that didn’t know him, in the things they do throughout their lives. I think it is part of his long-standing e� ect.”

As for the memorial, the head coach knows it will only add to the � eld.

“I think it’s a great, worthy cause and idea — they’re all good things to remember their friend and brother who was lost,” Millheiser said. “‘Tommy Tough’ kind of changed the culture of Shoreham-Wading River football and the way the kids viewed how they went to work, how they practiced and how they prepared and how they carried themselves, and it really speaks to his legacy.”

Movers & Shakers

Photos above and left from Ryan Ledds; � le photo below by Bill Landon Clockwise from top, Ryan Ledda whose Eagle Scout project will raise money to fund a memorial in Tom Cutinella’s name; the memorial will rest on the pre-existing hill in the new Tom Cutinella Memorial Field; and Cutinella’s jersey number 54 is carried onto the � eld by his teammates during a championship game.

Shoreham scout solidi� es Cutinella legacy

‘Those who went to school with him will always remember him, but kids to come that didn’t know him might not, so hopefully this can help them honor Tom.’

— RYAN LEDDA


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The Rocky Point Middle School Friends of Rachel Club worked to bring a sense of home to active-duty soldiers this holiday season.

The club members organized a card-writing campaign, and the completed pieces were sent to the Red Cross Holi-day Mail for Heroes Program, which distributes cards to members of the military and veterans around the world.

Rocky Point Middle School sixth-grader Frankie Anzaldi spearheaded a holiday let-ter-writing campaign near and dear to his heart this winter, as he helped donate more than 2,000 letters to the 2015 Macy’s Make-a-Wish Believe Campaign.

A regular contributor to a variety of causes, Anzaldi selected this initiative as he had a wish granted by the foundation two years ago. Throughout his charitable cam-paign, he encouraged students through-out the Rocky Point school district, as well as staff and community members, to pen holiday letters, as Macy’s department stores once again pledged to donate a $1 to Make-

a-Wish for each letter received.In addition to the letters, he also helped

to sell approximately $200 in ornaments for the cause.

PEOPLE

OBITUARYWilliam Cassidy

William Cassidy, age 76, of Rocky Point, died Dec. 8. Born July 1, 1939, in the Bronx, he was the son of John and Alice Cassidy.

He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was employed by Key Foods in Brooklyn, in warehousing.

He is survived by his beloved wife Betty; loving daughters Anne Friello, Alice Cordova, Betty Love and Kathleen Cosme; son William; sisters Maureen

Biebrich and June Berrios; and 11 cher-ished grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church in Rocky Point.

A private cremation followed. En-tombment of cremains will take place at Calverton National Cemetery at a later date.

All funeral arrangements were en-trusted to the Rocky Point Funeral Home. www.rockypointfuneralhome.com.

RP student gives back to Make-a-Wish

Photo from the Rocky Point school district Rocky Point sixth-grader Frankie Anzaldi helped donate more than 2,000 letters to the 2015 Macy’s Make-a-Wish Believe Campaign.

Photo from the Rocky Point school district Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School first-graders made cards for a burn victim.

First-graders grant a wishFrank J. Carasiti Elementary School

first-graders in Cecilia Doolittle’s class helped to make a holiday wish come true for an 8-year-old burn victim.

The students, with the help of their

parents, created approximately 20 cards to send to the child, wishing her a speedy recovery and happy holiday. It was the child’s only wish this year to fill a tree cardholder with cards.

Photo from Michele Boccia Preschool students from Kiddie Academy smile for a photo with the toy they donated.

Preschoolers donate toys to local charityThe preschoolers who attend Kiddie

Academy of Wading River participated in the Family Service League’s annual holi-day toy drive, Project T.O.Y. (Treasure Our Youth). The children donated toys to the nonprofit so that parents can “shop” for two new toys for each of their children at no cost.

“As part of our character education, we believe in teaching children to give back to the community at an early age, and to help others shape caring and compassionate children,” said Christina St. Nicholas, direc-tor of Kiddie Academy. “As part of character development, teachers spoke with children on how important it is to assist those who may need a boost this holiday season.”

When children placed a toy in the Proj-ect T.O.Y. gift barrel, they were made aware that giving to others is an important part of

community involvement. When Alicia Fuggetta, a social worker

from the Family Service League’s William Floyd Center, arrived to pick up the toys, she was delighted.

“We have 6,000 children who will receive a gift this year thanks to the generosity of the children who attend Kiddie Academy of Wading River, and so many other organiza-tions,” she said.

Integral to Kiddie Academy’s curricu-lum is character education.

“Donating toys and ensuring that our children know where their gifts were going is very much in line of what we do each day,” St. Nicholas said. “We believe that every ex-perience is an opportunity to learn, and this project is an example of how the best learn-ing happens without a child knowing it.”

Photo from the Rocky Point school district Rocky Point Middle School’s Friends of Rachel Club wrote holiday cards for active duty military.

Postmarked with holiday wishes


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By Bill landon

Rocky Point’s Harry Lynch led his team to victory with 30 points in the Eagles’ come-from-behind win over host Mount Sinai, 46-41, in nonleague boys’ basketball action Friday night.

Lynch, a senior, went to work early in the opening quarter with three three-pointers and two field goals to help put his team out front 17-10 after the first eight minutes of play.

“We came out hot,” he said. “Everyone was setting screens and we were moving the ball. I was lucky I hit a couple of shots.”

On the other side of the court, Mount Sinai senior Nolan Kelly carried the load early for the Mustangs, banking a trifecta, a field goal and a pair of free throws for

seven of his team’s 19 points after two quarters of play.

“Harry Lynch is who we’ve keyed on for the last three seasons,” Kelly said. “We played fairly well, but we missed a lot of shots. Had we shot the way we’ve been shooting, we would’ve pulled this one out.”

Lynch remained unstoppable, as he hit his fourth trey and netted a pair of field goals to help his team to a 27-19 advan-tage by the halftime break.

“We’re lucky to have Harry [Lynch],” Rocky Point head coach James Jordan said. “He was on fire in that first half, and he continued in the second half. He’s our general out there, so where he goes, we go.”

The Mustangs were fired up coming out of the locker room, though, and because Rocky Point lost the battle of the boards early in the game, Jordan said it forced some adjustments after halftime. As a result, Mount Sinai opened the third quarter with an answer for Lynch, as the team closed within one point at the 5:33 mark, 30-29.

Lynch scores 30 points in nail-biting battle at Mount Sinai

Boys’ BasketBall

Rocky Point . . . . . . . 46Mount Sinai . . . . . . . 41

BOYS’ BASKETBALL continued on page A13Photo by Bill Landon

Rocky Point senior Harry lynch shoots the ball on his way to 30 points on the evening.


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“We came out strong in the first half, but we came out a little flat in the sec-ond,” Rocky Point sophomore Alec Rin-aldi said. “We’ve been known to do that, but we stuck with them — we weathered the storm; got right back in it.”

Behind senior Noah Wessels’ six points in the quarter, with four other players contributing, Mount Sinai scored a field goal to give the Mustangs their first lead of the game, 31-30.

The score flip-flopped and by the fourth quarter it was Rocky Point that was cling-ing to a one-point advantage, 37-36.

The Eagles looked to finish off the Mustangs, and surged ahead 43-36 with just over three minutes to go, but Mount Sinai battled back and trimmed the defi-cit to 43-41 with just under two minutes left in the game.

“I didn’t think they were going to be that strong shooting out of the gate,” Mount Sinai senior Vinny Margulies said. “Defensively, we played well the whole game. It’s just that we were shaky shooting throughout the game.” Mount Sinai had the opportunity to

tie the game with 46 seconds left on a 1-and-1 opportunity, but missed. As the clock wound down to 20 seconds, Lynch was fouled and confidently swished both to seal the deal. With 4.4 seconds on the clock, Rocky Point senior Colin Kotarski scored once off his appearance at the charity stripe, to give the game its final score.

“Harry Lynch is an outstanding play-er, and he showed that again tonight,” Mount Sinai head coach Ryan McNeely said. “We played him man-to-man and he was getting real good looks and get-ting shots, so we changed to a zone, where we trapped to keep the ball out of his hands to make someone else hurt us.”

Lynch scored six three-pointers on the evening. Rinaldi banked seven points and Kotarski tacked on six.

Topping the scoreboard for Mount Si-

nai was Kelly with 12, while Wessels and Margulies tacked on eight points apiece.

Rocky Point will have a week off be-fore hosting Shoreham-Wading River

next Wednesday, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. Mount Sinai hit the road Tuesday for a game at East Hampton, but results were not available by press time.

No. 12 is lucky for Eagles cheer

The Rocky Point High School varsity cheerleading team has continued to build upon the legacy of past squads and cap-tured its 12th consecutive bid to compete at the Universal Cheerleaders Associa-tion national competition in February.

The team, which is lead by head coach Anna Spallina and assistant coach Ariana Scanlon, earned a bid based on its performance at the UCA Empire Regionals, held at Hofstra Uni-versity this December.

Photo from the Rocky Point school district The Rocky Point varsity cheerleading team is heading to the national competition.

Boys’ BasketBallContinued from page A11

Photos by Bill Landon Clockswise from left, Mount Sinai senior Noah Wessels changes direction at mid-court; Rocky Point sophomore Alec Rinaldi drives the lane; and Mount Sinai senior Nolan Kelly attempts a jumper.


THE QUOTE

‘I thought we did a good job of moving the ball. Our assist total was great. … We were able to � nish when it counted.’

— STEVE PIKIELL

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Anyagaligbo scores 23 pointsThe Seawolves set their season-high in assists with 15 led by Davion Wingate’s six

Th e front-court duo of Brittany Snow and Ogechi Anyagaligbo combined for 35 points and 22 rebounds to lift the Stony Brook women’s basketball team (7-5) to a 71-54 victory over LIU Brooklyn (2-7) on Monday night at Island Federal Credit Union Arena.

Th e Stony Brook defense locked down in the second quarter, limiting the Black-birds to just fi ve points over the 10-minute period, the lowest total by an opponent in any quarter all season. Th e Seawolves stretched a 19-16 fi rst-quarter lead into a 39-21 margin at halft ime by holding the Blackbirds to 2-13 shooting in the second quarter, while going 8-15.

Th e Seawolves pounded the Blackbirds inside, outscoring them 46-26 in the paint. Stony Brook shot its best percentage of the season from three-point range, fi nishing the game 5-12. Freshman guard Davion Wingate, making her fi rst career start, led the way with a 3-for-4 eff ort from behind the arc, totaling 14 points for the game.

Stony Brook forced 21 LIU Brooklyn turnovers, the most it has caused since 23 against Saint Peter’s University on Nov. 20. Junior guard Christa Scognamiglio tied

her career-high with six steals. Stony Brook’s largest lead was 28 points,

a 55-27 advantage with 3:18 to play in the third quarter.

Th e Seawolves set their season-high in assists with 15 led by Wingate’s six. Stony Brook lost the rebounding battle for the fi rst time in seven games, fi nishing with a 42-39 disadvantage on the glass.

For the second consecutive game, Stony Brook had two players fi nish with double-doubles and a third just narrowly miss out. Anyagaligbo notched her third of the season with 23 points and 12 re-bounds, while Snow recorded her fi ft h of the season with 12 points and 10 re-bounds. Scognamiglio fi nished with nine points and nine rebounds.

Snow has scored in double fi gures in all 12 games this season.

Th e Seawolves have won a season-best three games and are two games over .500 (7-5) for the fi rst time since they were 3-1.

Stony Brook is 5-0 when holding its op-ponents under 60 points.

Stony Brook has nine days off over the holiday break before they host Harvard University on Dec. 30 at 4 p.m.

File photos from SBU At top, Ogechi Anyagaligbo looks to the basket. Above, Brittany Snow with a jumper.


Warney, Stony Brook outlast Hofstra, 71-68For a second straight year, Stony

Brook and Hofstra University battled to the final seconds, but it was the Sea-wolves who came out on top this time, beating the Pride, 71-68, Sunday af-ternoon at Island Federal Credit Union Arena be-fore 3,334 fans.

Senior forward Jameel Warney finished with 22 points, nine rebounds and five blocks for Stony Brook (6-4).

“This is bragging rights for Long Island,” Warney said. “They won it last year and we had all year to think about it. I always try to

put myself in a position to help the team. I’m happy I could provide the help today. Hofstra’s a great team. They were picked

to finish first in the CAA so this was a great chal-lenge for us.”

Warney, who was named America East’s Player of the Week for the third time this season, was the only scorer in double figures for the Seawolves, but they were paced by ju-nior guard Lucas Wood-house and sophomore guard and forward Bryan

Sekunda, who each had nine points. Senior forward Rayshaun McGrew and sopho-more guard and forward Roland Nyama followed close behind with eight apiece.

Ameen Tanksley and Brian Bernardi led Hofstra (6-4) with 23 and 22 points, respectively.

Juan’ya Green, the Pride’s leading scorer at 17.6 points per game entering the contest, was held to five.

“In the first half, we rushed things a bit,” Stony Brook junior guard Ahmad Walker said. “In the second half, we ad-justed to their different defenses. We ac-complished what we worked on in prac-tice. We got good looks as it got late in the shot clock.”

After Sekunda made one of two free throws with 15 seconds left to make it 71-68, Hofstra’s Denton Koon missed a three, but got his own rebound and

found Green, whose three-point attempt was long as the buzzer sounded.

Stony Brook led for good on a three-pointer from Nyama with 10:44 left in regulation. Hofstra got within one five times, but the Seawolves scored on the ensuing possession each time.

“I’m just really proud of our guys,” Stony Brook head coach Steve Pikiell said. “I thought we did a good job of moving the ball. Our assist total was great. … We were able to finish when it counted.”

Bernardi’s layup made it 65-64 with 1:44 left, but Walker connected on a three-point play to make it 68-64.

Warney made two free throws with 20 seconds left to make it 70-66 Stony Brook. Tanksley cut it to two with a pair of free throws with 16 seconds left.

Junior guard Lucas Woodhouse hits three three-pointers, his most in a Stony

Brook uniform.Walker recorded at least five assists

for the seventh time in 10 games, tying his career-high with eight.

Stony Brook faced a quick turn-around, traveling to Pennsylvania for a contest against Lehigh University on Tuesday, but results were not available by press time.

Senior forward tallies 22 points, nine rebounds and five blocks

‘This is bragging rights for Long Island. ... I always try to put myself in a position to help the team. I’m happy I could provide the help today.’

— Jameel Warney

mike rooney selected sixth overall in mll Supplemental DraftStony Brook’s all-time leading scorer was chosen by Boston

Former Stony Brook All-American Mike Rooney ‘15 was chosen sixth overall by the Boston Cannons in the Major League Lacrosse Supplemental Draft on Dec. 16.

Rooney posted one of the greatest seasons in Stony Brook history with school records of 63 assists and 111 points. The first team All-America East selection also scored 48 goals, a season-high, recording more points in 2015 than in 2013 and 2014 combined.

After totaling nine points in the first three games, Rooney recorded eight points in a win over Fairfield Univer-sity. Over a seven-game span, he accu-mulated 54 points and finished the sea-son by averaging more than six points per game.

Rooney had nine games with at least seven points, including a career-high 11 at the University of Vermont. He owns school records for career assists with 121 and career points with 253.

Rooney is one of only two players in school history with 100 goals and 100 assists.

In other news, Adam Rand ‘11 and

Sean Brady ‘13 were chosen by New York and Tom Compitello ‘11 was picked by Boston.

Statistically, Rand, an honorable mention All-America in 2011, finished his career among the greatest face-off specialists. He totaled 796 face-off wins, good for the third most in Divi-sion I history, and is second all-time in face-offs attempted. He’s in the top five in school history with 288 ground balls, tallying a career-high 96 in 2011.

Compitello, an assistant coach at Bryant University, scored 68 goals and had 78 assists in 51 career games for the Seawolves. As a junior, he tallied 37 goals and 35 assists en route to hon-orable mention All-America honors. Compitello was a two-time All-Amer-ica East selection.

Brady, who led the conference in goals against average with 9.94, and save percentage with 515 in 2012, fin-ished the regular season with 120 saves. He registered double-digit saves in six games, including a career-best 17 at Binghamton University, to earn first team All-America East honors.

File photo from SBU Mike Rooney competing in a Stony Brook University game this past season.

File photos from SBU Clockwise from top left, Rayshaun McGrew maintains possession; Jameel Warney goes up to the rim; and Roland Nyama chases after the ball.


Religious D irectoryASSEMBLIES OF GOD

STONY BROOK CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLYConnecting to God, Each Other and the World

400 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket(631) 689–1127 • Fax (631) 689–1215

www.stonybrookchristian.comPastor Troy Reid

Weekly ScheduleSunday Worship w/nursery 10 am

Kidmo Children’s Church • Ignited Youth Fellowship and Food Always to Follow

Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7 pm� ursday Morning Bible Study w/Co� ee & Bagels: 10 am

Friday Night Experience “FNX” for Pre K-Middle School: 6:30 pmIgnite Youth Ministry: 7:30 pm

Check out our website for other events and times

BYZANTINE CATHOLICRESURRECTION BYZANTINE

CATHOLIC CHURCH38 Mayfl ower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787

631–759–[email protected]

Fr. Jack Custer, SSL., STD., Pastor Cantor Joseph S. DurkoDivine Liturgy: Sunday, 11:15am followed by fellowship in the parish hall.

Holy Days: 7:00pm. See website for days and times.Faith Formation for All Ages:

Sunday School (Ages 4-13), alternate Sundays at 10:00amByzanTeens (14-18), alternate Tuesdays at 7:00pm

Adult Faith Formation: Mondays at 7:00pm. PrayerAnon Prayergroup for substance addictions:

Wednesdays at 7 pmSee the website for current topics and schedule.

� e Sacraments: Baptism, Chrismation and Eucharist for infants, children and adults arranged by appointment. Sacrament of Matrimony arranged by appointment. Sacrament of Repentance: Sundays 10:50 to 11:05am and

before or aft er all other services.All services in English. A parish of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic.

CATHOLICCHURCH OF ST. GERARD MAJELLA300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station

(631) 473–2900 • Fax (631) 473–0015www.stgmajella.org

Rev. Gennaro DiSpigno, PastorOffi ce of Christian Formation • 928–2550

We celebrate Eucharist Saturday evening 5 pm, Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 am

Weekday Mass Monday–Friday 9 amWe celebrate Baptism

Th ird weekend of each month during any of our weekend MassesWe celebrate Marriage

Arrangements can be made at the church with our Pastor or DeaconWe celebrate Penance

Confession is celebrated on Saturdays from 4–5 pmWe celebrate You!

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INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777

(631) 473-0165 • Fax (631) 331-8094www.www.infantjesus.org

Reverend Patrick M. Riegger, PastorAssociates: Rev. Francis Lasrado & Rev. Rolando Ticllasuca

To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the RectoryConfessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15 pm in the Lower Church

Religious Ed.: (631) 928-0447 • Parish Outreach: (631) 331-6145Weekly Masses:

6:50 and 9 am in the Church, 12 pm in the Chapel*Weekend Masses:

Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 5:15 pm in the Chapel*Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church

and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel*Spanish Masses:

Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church*Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital

Religious Education: (631) 928-0447Parish Outreach: (631) 331-6145

CATHOLICST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733Phone/Fax: (631) 941–4141

Mission Statement: In faith we come together to celebrate the Eucharist as a Parish Family; and as a Catholic community of faith,

we are sent to be Christ to the world around us.Rev. James-Patrick Mannion, Pastor

Rev. Daniel Opoku-Mensah, AssociateRev. Jon Fitzgerald, In Residence

Weekday Masses: Monday – Saturday 8:00 amChristmas Eve Masses, � urs., December 24

4 pm Church, 4:15 pm Parish Center, 7:30 pm Church, 11 pm Church(Carols Sung by the Choir at 10:30 pm)

Christmas Day Masses, Fri., December 258 am Church, 10:15 am Church, 11:45 am Church

(No aft ernoon or evening Masses On Christmas Day)Th e Feast of Mary, Mother of God, Th ursday, December 31, 5 pm Church

Friday, January 1, 2016, 10 am Church Weekend Masses:

Saturday Vigil 5:00 pmSunday 8:00am, 9:30 am (family), 11:30 am (choir), 6:00 pm (Youth)

O� ce Hours: Monday–Th ursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm,

Baptisms: Sundays at 1:30 pm (except during Lent)Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm or by appointment

Anointing Of Th e Sick: by requestHoly Matrimony: contact the o� ce at least

9 months before desired date

CONGREGATIONALMT. SINAI CONGREGATIONALUNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • (631) 473–1582www.mtsinaichurchli.org

“No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here”

Sunday Services at 10 amSunday School and childcare off ered at the 10 am service and

open to all infants to 8th grade.Last Sundays of the month: 10 am Welcome Sunday Service

A service welcoming those with di� ering abilities We are an Open and A� rming Congregation.

EPISCOPALALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond

Main Street, Stony Brook • (631) 751–0034www.allsouls–stonybrook.org • [email protected]

Please come and welcome our new Priests:The Rev. Dr. Richard Visconti, Priest–In–Charge

The Rev. Farrell D. Graves, Priest AssociateSunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am

Religious instruction for children follows the 9:30 am Service� is is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation

that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

CAROLINE CHURCH OF BROOKHAVEN

The Rev. Cn. Dr. Richard D. Visconti, RectorThe Rev. Farrell Graves, Priest Associate

1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, SetauketWeb site: www.carolinechurch.net

Parish Office email: [email protected](631) 941–4245

Sunday Services: 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:15 amChurch School/Child Care at 9:30 am

Church School classes now forming. Call 941-4245 for registrationWeekday Holy Eucharist’s: Th ursday 12:30 pm and

First Fri. of the month 7:30 pm (rotating: call Parish Offi ce for location)Youth, Music and Service Programs off ered

CHRISTMAS SERVICESChristmas Eve, � ursday, December 24th

Please note our new Service times 5:00 p.m. Children’s Service

Festal Holy Eucharist Rite II - Youth & Teen Choirs

8:00 p.m. Festal Holy Eucharist Rite II - Adult Choir10:00 p.m. Festal Holy Eucharist Rite II - Adult Choir

Christmas Day, Friday, December 25th10:00 a.m. Festal Holy Eucharist, Rite II - with Christmas HymnsLet God walk with you as part of our family–friendly community.

EPISCOPAL CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson(631) 473–0273

email: [email protected] www.christchurchportjeff.org

Father Anthony DiLorenzo: Priest–In–ChargeSunday Eucharist: 8 am and 10 am/Wednesday 10 in our chapel

Sunday School and Nursery at 9:30 amOur ministries: Welcome Inn on Mondays at 5:45 pm

AA meetings on Tuesdays and Th ursdays at 7 pm/Prayer Group on Wednesdays at 10:30 am/Bible Study on Th ursdays at 10 am.It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our

relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry.

We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to

be part of it.

EVANGELICALTHREE VILLAGE CHURCH

Knowing Christ...Making Him Known322 Route 25A, East Setauket • (631) 941–3670

www.3vc.orgLead Pastor Josh Moody

Sunday Worship Schedule9:15 am:Worship Service Sunday School (Pre–K – Adult),

Nursery 10:30 am: Bagel/Coff ee Fellowship11:00 am: Worship, Nursery, Pre–K, Cornerstone Kids (Gr. K–4)

We off er weekly Teen Programs, Small Groups,Women’s Bible Studies (day & evening) & Men’s Bible Study

Faith Nursery School for ages 3 & 4Join us as we celebrate 55 years of proclaiming

the good news of Jesus Christ!

GREEK ORTHODOXCHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson 11777Tel: 631-473-0894 • Fax: 631-928-5131

www.kimisis.org • [email protected]. Demetrios N. Calogredes, Protopresbyter

Sunday ServicesOrthros 8:30 am - Devine Liturgy 10 am

CHRISTMAS EVE 2015-Orthros 6 pm, Divine Liturgy 7 pmServices conducted in both Greek & English*

Books available to follow in English*Sunday Catechism School, 10:15 am - 11:15 am*Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 pm - 8 pm*

Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available*Golden Age & Youth Groups* Th rift Store*

Banquet Hall available for Rental*For information please call Church offi ce*

JEWISH CHABAD AT STONY BROOK

“Judaism with a smile”Future site: East side of Nicolls Rd, North of Rte 347 –Next to Fire Dept.

Current location: 821 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove(631) 585–0521 • (800) My–Torah • www.ChabadSB.com

Rabbi Chaim & Rivkie GrossbaumRabbi Motti & Chaya GrossbaumRabbi Sholom B. & Chanie Cohen

Membership Free •Weekday, Shabbat & Holiday Services Highly acclaimed Torah Tots Preschool • Afternoon Hebrew School

Camp Gan Israel • Judaica Publishing Department • Lectures and Seminars • Living Legacy Holiday Programs

Jewish Learning InstituteFriendship Circle for Special Needs Children • The CTeen Network

N’shei Chabad Women’s Club • Cyberspace Library www.ChabadSB.com

Chabad at Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

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JEWISH CORAM JEWISH CENTER

Young Israel of Coram981 Old Town Rd., Coram • (631) 698–3939 YIC.org – [email protected]

RABBI DR. MORDECAI & MARILYN GOLSHEVSKYRABBI SAM & REBECCA GOLSHEVSKY

“THE ETERNAL FLAME–THE ETERNAL LIGHT” Weekly Channel #20 at 11 am

Shabbat Morning Services 9 am Free Membership. No building fund. Free Hebrew School. Bar/Bat Mitzvah Shabbat and Holiday Services followed by hot buffet. Adult Education Institute. Women’s Education Group–International Lectures and Torah Study. Adult Bar/Bat Mitz-

vah. Kaballah Classes. Jewish Holiday Institute. Tutorials for all ages.FREE HEBREW SCHOOL 2015–2016

Details (631)698–3939Member National Council of Young Israel

a world–wide organization.All welcome regardless of knowledge or observance level.

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station

(631) 928–3737www.NorthShoreJewishCenter.org

Rabbi Aaron BensonCantor Daniel Kramer, Rabbi Emeritus Howard Hoffman

Executive Director Marcie PlatkinServices: Daily morning and evening minyan Friday at 8 pm;Saturday 8:45 am and one hour before sundown • Tot Shabbat

Family Kehillah • Sisterhood • Men’s Club • Seniors Club • Youth Group Award–winning Religious School • Teen Community Service Program

Nursery School • Mommy and Me • Preschool Summer Program Continuing Ed • Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Judaica Shop

Th rift Shop • Kosher Catering PanelWe warmly welcome you to our Jewish home. Come worship,

study and enjoy being Jewish with our caring NSJC family. Member United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook • (631) 751–8518

A warm and caring intergenerational communitydedicated to learning, prayer, social action, and friendship.

Rabbi Sharon L. Sobel Cantor Michael F. Trachtenberg Emeritus

Cantor Scott HarrisRabbi Emeritus Stephen A. Karol

Rabbi Emeritus Adam D. FisherMember Union for Reform Judaism

Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm and Saturday 10 am Monthly Family Service • Monthly Tot Shabbat • Religious School Youth Groups • Senior Club • Adult Education • Chavurah Groups

• Early AM Studies • Sisterhood • Brotherhood • PT

LUTHERAN–ELCAST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station (631)473–7157

Rev. Paul A. Downing, Pastoremail: [email protected] • pastors cell: 347–423–3623

church website: wwwStPaulsLCPJS.orgServices

Sundays – 8:30 am and 10:30 am Holy CommunionBibles and Bagels 9:30 am

Sunday School during 10:30 am serviceWednesday Evening 7:30 pm – Holy Communion

Friday MorningPower of Prayer Hour 10:30 am

~ All are Welcome ~

LUTHERAN–LCMSMESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE465 Pond Path, East Setauket

(631)751-1775www.messiahny.com

Rev. Charles Bell - PastorWe welcome all to join us for worship & fellowship

Sunday Worship Services8:15am, 9:30am & 11:00amSunday School at 9:30 am

Midweek Tuesday Advent Service 6:15 pm, December 8 & 15Midweek Wednesday Advent Service 11 am, December 9 & 16

Christmas Eve-5:30pm-Candlelight Family • 8pm-Candlelight Traditional

Christmas Day 10am • New Year’s Eve 7:30pmNYS Certifi ed Preschool & Day Care Program

Please call for details

METHODISTBETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST

EPISCOPAL CHURCH33 Christian Ave/ PO2117

E. Setauket NY 11733 (631)941 3581Rev. Gregory L. Leonard–Pastor

Sunday Worship 10:30 amAdult Sunday School 9:30 am

Lectionary Reading and Prayer Wed. 12 noonGospel Choir Tues. 8 pm

Praise Choir and Youth Choir 3rd and 4th Fri. 6:30 pm

COMMACK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH486 Townline Road, CommackChurch Office: (631)499–7310

Fax: (631) 858–0596www.commack–umc.org • mail@commack–umc.org

Rev. Linda Bates–Stepe, Pastor

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH160 Main Street, Corner of 25A and Main Street

East Setauket • (631) 941–4167Rev. Sandra B. Mantz, Pastor

www.setauketumc.org • [email protected] Worship Service & Church School 10 am

10 am Worship with Holy CommunionMary & Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry)

monthly on 2nd Tuesday at noonAdult Bible Study Sunday 8 am

Prayer Group and Bible Study at the Church Wednesdays 10 am

PRESBYTERIANSETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green

(631) 941-4271www.setauketpresbyterian.org

Email: [email protected]. MARY BARRETT SPEERS, PASTOR

Sunday Morning Worship at 9:30 amWith Childcare & Children’s Church School

Advent Schedule:Dec. 13: Selections from Charpentier’s Messe de Minuit

SPC Choir, Soloists and Orchestra, 9:30 amDec. 20th: Children’s Christmas Pageant, 9:30 am

Joy Off eringChristmas Eve Schedule:

Family “Manger” Service at 4:30pm, with Blessing of AnimalsWelcome INN dinner at 5:45 pm

Worship Service at 7:30 pm • Singing of the Hallelujah ChorusYouth Group Alumni Party at 9:00 pm in the ParlorCandlelight Service with Communion at 11:00 pm

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTUNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK380 Nicolls Road • between Rte 347 & Rte 25A

(631) 751–0297 • www.uufsb.org • offi [email protected]. Margaret H. Allen

([email protected])Sunday Service: 10:30 am

Religious Education at UUFSB: Unitarian Universalism accepts wisdom from many sources and off ers non-dogmatic religious education for

children from 3-18 to foster ethical and spiritual development and knowl-edge of world religions. Classes Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. Childcare

for little ones under three. Senior High Youth Group meetings Sunday evenings. Registration is ongoing.

For more information: [email protected].

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF HUNTINGTON

109 Brown’s Road, Huntington, NY 11743631–427–9547

www.uu� .orgRev. G. Jude Geiger, Minister

(minister@uufh .org)Starr Austin, religious educator (dreuufh @gmail.com)

Sunday Service 10:30 am, Children’s Religious Education 10:30 amCHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

Family Service 5 pm: Christmas pageant with youth choir, intergenerational orchestra and candle lighting.

Contemplative Service 7 pm: With candle lighting, choir and string quartet.

Whoever you are, whomever you love, wherever you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome here.

Our services o� er a progressive, non-creedal message with room for spiritual seekers.

Services and Religious Education each Sunday at 10:30 amYouth Group, Lifespan Religious Education for Adults,

Adult and Children’s ChoirsParticipants in the Huntington Interfaith Housing Initiative

Find us on Facebook and Twitter

UNITYUNITY CHURCH OF HEALING LIGHT

203 East Pulaski Rd., Huntington Sta. (631) 385–7180

www.unityhuntingtonny.orgRev. Saba Mchunguzi

Unity Church of Healing Light is committed to helping people unfold their Christ potential to transform their lives and build

spiritual community through worship, education, prayer and service.Sunday Worship & Church School 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.Sign Language Interpreter at Sunday Service

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OPINION

The opinions of columnists and letter writers are their own. They do not speak for the newspaper.

EDITORIALGOP’s ‘cop monitor’ worth considering

Suffolk County Republicans assembled at the Legislature building last week to call for a federal monitor to oversee our county police depart-ment. They argued that a recent indictment of former Police Chief James Burke was a tipping point, proving that county government could not be trusted to operate independently without supervision. They also cited County Execu-tive Steve Bellone’s appointment of Tim Sini to replace Burke as key evidence supporting their pleas, accusing him of not having enough experi-ence to do the job at the level the county needs.

We don’t disagree with the Suffolk County GOP in saying that the federal government should consider monitoring the county’s police department to make sure it is adequately protect-ing us and that the taxpayer dollars funding it are being well spent. There should be a monitor — but not solely for the reasons our Republi-can lawmakers have outlined. There are plenty of other issues concerning the Suffolk County Police Department that a federal monitor could help alleviate.

For starters, we have editorialized in the past about the department’s ongoing relationship woes with the greater Hispanic community, which has had a public spotlight for the last sev-eral years. The department has taken some steps to address this issue, but a lot more can be done.

A federal monitor could also make sure our department utilizes its resources appropriately at a time when many elected officials argue that patrols are being stretched too thin and officers are overworked. Better management of resources could also mean better enforcement of the coun-ty’s gang population and fight against drug abuse.

As much as we might cringe at the idea of “more government” — especially on the federal level — it would be better than nothing.

Photo from Susan EckertCounty GOP lawmakers speak at a press conference.

Holiday cheerTO THE EDITOR:

I wish to thank everyone from the St. James Roman Catholic Church, especially the Religious Education Department, who, once again, provided a beautiful Christ-mas dinner for all the residents of Echo Arms on the grounds of their church on Dec. 13.

Providing their own transpor-tation to and from Echo Arms in Port Jefferson Station, the resi-dents were treated to a sumptuous Christmas dinner and generous gifts — every one of them. This is a tradition that has been going on for as long as I can remember.

If ever there was an act in the true spirit of Christmas, it is this festive dinner. In the true tradi-tion of St. James — and, of course, Jesus — this is a reflection of the church’s historic commitment to the poor, the elderly, the orphaned and widowed.

Wishing you all blessings for a merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.

Harry KatzEcho Arms staff

Port Jefferson StationFile photo

The St. James Roman Catholic Church is located on Route 25A in East Setauket.

World is at a critical moment on AIDSTO THE EDITOR:

We have come a long way in the fight against HIV/AIDS — since the Millennium Development Goals were first adopted in 2000 through 2013, new HIV infections have fallen by roughly 40 percent.

But the HIV/AIDS epidemic con-tinues to affect millions of people around the world and in the United States, with marginalized commu-nities disproportionately impacted and millions newly infected each year. In some of the hardest hit areas globally, adolescent girls and young women face poverty, gender inequality, exclusion, discrimina-

tion, lack of education and violence, which put them at increased risk of acquiring HIV.

Many don’t realize that Planned Parenthood is a leading educator and provider of HIV testing in the United States. In 2013 alone, the last year for which data is available, Planned Parenthood health centers provided 704,000 HIV tests nation-wide. In 2014, Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic health centers and SmartWheels mobile education and testing vans provided 13,100 rapid HIV tests in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Suffolk counties. Yet rather than supporting such needed efforts to end the epidemic in our community, we anticipate that anti-women’s health members of Congress will continue to push for

a policy rider that defunds Planned Parenthood in the next round of budget negotiations.

Defunding Planned Parenthood really means taking health care — including testing and treatment for STIs like HIV — away from the 2.7 million women, men and young people Planned Parenthood serves each year. I encourage you to #StandWithPP and support efforts to end HIV/AIDS. Now is the time to move forward, not backward, on this issue that has impacted so many millions around the world. Let’s protect our progress and double down on our efforts to end this epidemic.

Reina SchiffrinPlanned Parenthood

Hawthorne, N.Y.

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Preparing to close the book on 2015

There we are at the Base-ball Hall of Fame. And, look, remember that

time mom ran into Mets pitch-er Noah Syndergaard on the street and got a selfie with him. Speaking of selfies, how about that one of our nephew who ran into Celtics’ basketball player David Lee in Boston?

Yes, every year, we produce

D. None of the aboveby DaNiel DuNaief

[email protected]

Daniel Dunaief’s recent book, “The Other Parent,”

may be purchased online from www.tbrnewsmedia.com/ebooks.

countless photographic memo-ries, capturing the moment. Those pictures may be worth a thousand words — and more.

I’m talking about our other senses. We have this incredible evolutionary gift that enables us to experience our lives, to appre-ciate and understand what’s hap-pening now beyond just seeing a video, or flipping or clicking through a photo album.

At some point we’ve all lost someone we love. We can look at pictures, visit their graves and listen to their favorite songs. But the experience, at least for me, of remembering how they spoke or what they said breathes life into that memory.

Despite growing up in Man-hattan, my Aunt Maxine de-veloped a Jimmy Durante way of speaking. “Hey, you!” she’d shout at me from across the room. “Did yah remembuh? It’s my boithday soon and ya gotta get me a cake and a watch.”

Shorter than most adults,

Aunt Maxine, who died several years ago, was so much more than her small frame. Yes, she flooded the airwaves at times with a deep voice that could seem like a jackhammer. And yet she could charm a Mona Lisa-type smile out of the most hesitant of audiences. My first thought is not of her stature, but the gift of her humor and of the back scratches she shared with her small, soft hands.

As we prepare to close the book on 2015, it’s worth going beyond the pictures of experi-ences, victories, defeats and challenging moments to cel-ebrate our senses.

I recently attended a holiday party where a couple described in savory details the taste of a seven-fish stew they eat every year at Christmas. A relative who died long ago used to make it for their family. Not only do they appreciate the flavor, but they also use the taste to recon-nect with their ancestors who

left Italy long ago.When we look at that picture

of ourselves at a baseball game, we can and should remember the sun that peaked through the clouds, warming the backs of our necks. Even if we don’t eat the hot dogs, we can bask in the connection between that smell and those times we sat high in the seats at a baseball stadium, waiting for the hot dog vendor to place those warm meals wrapped in napkins in our mitts, which we refused to remove in case a foul ball came our way.

When we see that picture of our daughter in the dress she bought for a party, let’s allow the squeal she let out when she found the perfect outfit to echo in our minds. If you’re lucky and your daughter shares an ex-cited sound, does a triumphant dance or expresses a joy that resonates throughout her body, you know how those move-ments or sounds make you feel.

between you and me

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It’s probably something akin to how mother penguins, who have left their young for days on end to hunt for fish, react when they return to the familiar call of their young.

Or, maybe, we’ll take a mo-ment to relive the way we bent over double, laughing with our wives and kids, about something ridiculous we said just before we got out of the car. Wonder-ful as the pictures of each year are, they’re the tip of the sensory iceberg of the experiences we shared in 2015.

The frenetic age of instantaneous news feeds

Whatever else we may be feeling right now, it is safe to generalize that

we are not bored. Aside from the usual holiday frenzy, as we get our homes, our pets, our refriger-ators and pantries, ourselves and our shopping lists ready, we are overwhelmed by more issues at this year’s end than I can ever re-member. Maybe it has to do with our instantaneous news feeds that make us aware of what’s go-ing on. But I think that we are liv-ing in a frenetic age.

Where to start?Certainly, terrorism has occu-

pied center stage in the minds of Americans. Worse — and more frightening than attacks from outside — is the demonstrable possibility of random homicide from within, from Americans or those who have settled among us and been “radicalized,” a polite word for psychopath. For how else can one characterize those who would commit mass murder to make a statement?

Continuing on, in no particu-lar order, there is the fierce debate about guns and their easy avail-ability in our country. Probably the most extraordinary line I have heard on the subject: “If Jews in Europe had had guns, there never would have been a Holocaust.”

The presidential race, started way before the actual election, has become an excellent source of entertainment as spectator sport for the public and high ratings for the TV stations. Top banana is surely Donald Trump, who is clearly having the time of his life mocking his GOP colleagues and those of the opposition party,

especially Hillary Clinton. Just think: If this were a movie, peo-ple would never believe it could happen, this New Yorker leading the pack by insulting everyone in sight. He may even be the catalyst for a new detente with Russia. Pu-tin really likes him and vice versa. Maybe he gives Putin something more interesting to watch on his own TV at home at night than the censored news the Russian people are served up. How probable that a candidate in Russia would be able to say the one-liners Trump offers each day, starting with his opinion of his president?

Then there is the grave mat-ter of police brutality, which is framed in large part by the issue of racism in America. No sooner is there a police shooting in one state than there is another in an-other state, equally distributed between North and South, East and West. The only redeeming feature is the outrage and imme-diate investigations such events engender. But how helpful those reactions are remains to be seen. We must keep the spotlight on them.

Immigration has become a major flash point, having moved from Mexican youngsters cross-ing over in large enough numbers to overwhelm the border patrol to Syrians and others from the Middle East desperately seeking asylum from the bombings and atrocities currently perpetrated on civilian populations. We are living in a time with the great-est migration of peoples since World War II displaced millions. And how are we to judge the au-thenticity of each person com-ing into America? By the same token, do we discriminate on the basis of ethnicity or religion? Have we learned nothing from the past century?

Immigration is an even more acute issue across the Atlantic since Europe is a geographi-cally closer destination than the United States. Thousands have abandoned their home-lands, taking little more than their children and the clothes on their backs to try and make a better life in the northern countries. Some have perished along the way. Fences have gone

up to prevent their entrance, threatening the basic tenets of the European Union amid the countries’ inability to cope. Partly underlying resistance to the newcomers is the fear of ad-mitting further terrorists.

Meanwhile we continue bombing Syria. So does Rus-sia. So does France. So does a reported Middle Eastern coali-tion led by Saudi Arabia. No wonder mistakes are being made as people are killed who are not the intended targets. There must be almost as many different na-tionalities of planes in the air as people on the ground, trying to escape. What a mess.

For the moment, we here can do little more than pull our fam-ilies closely around us and re-member how lucky we are as we reach out to help others. No, we are not bored, just overwhelmed. May we see peace in our time.

Top banana is surely

Donald Trump.

Those pictures may be worth a thousand words

— and more.

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