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Happy New Year! A local East Patchogue photographer captured this beautiful deer near Smith Point just after a light snowfall. In the backdrop, you can faintly see a rainbow and the bridge. We wish you a happy and a healthy New Year. Welcome to a new decade! Photo by Kathleen Balsamo New decade, new Village goals for year, new goals 2020 and beyond
Patchogue Village officials talk fully reviewing the State Liquor Authority Several Bellport projects in the is at the end of Bellport Lane, in order regulations and the ability of the village to avoid traffic issues. But Fell said the about goals for 2020 to file a standing formal objection to works for the new year repaving would be completed between the issuance of certain additional liquor April and June, after the dock project. BY NICOLE FUENTES licenses. BY GLENN ROHRBACKER And Bellport received a nice Christmas “The mayor is keen in 2020 to man- gift this year, Fell said, in the form of two Mayor Paul Pontieri and his adminis- age and protect our existing businesses Bellport Mayor Ray Fell offered his top different grants for community projects. tration have set goals for 2020, includ- while also balancing Main Street’s impact goals for 2020, which include completing One was from the Regional Economic ing preplanning for a Main Street hotel, on surrounding neighborhoods’ quality of several infrastructure and improvement Development Council, which awarded the completing parking solutions, cleaning up life,” explained Egan. projects in the village. village $112,500 to rebuild the playground West Main Street and taking a look at the “We want to continue to be a place The major goal for Bellport is to com- at the dock. The grant funds new equip- overall sustainability of Main Street. where people want to come,” Pontieri plete the dock project on time and within ment for the space. Fell said the village “Resolutions are very easy to break, but added, also explaining that the village is budget. The project was awarded a bid, would begin meeting with American Rec- goals are the things you want to get done,” lucky to have the support of the Suffolk and it is expected to be completed by reational Products in January to discuss Pontieri said, eager for the new decade. County Police Department and the Pat- April 1. The village was approved for grant the scope of and work out contracts for money from the Federal Emergency Man- Downtown chogue Restaurant Committee. “I strug- the project. “Downtown has grown so much it’s gled with this because I never wanted to agement Agency to replace the bulkhead The other grant, through state Sen- now at a point where we’re asking how do have government take rights away from at the marina. The budget was set by the ator Monica Martinez, was for various we sustain and manage it?” he said of one (anyone).” board of trustees at $2.6 million to account upgrades at the community center. The of his top priority goals for 2020. for any possible overages. $187,500 grant will be used to install air Hotel Fell is also looking to complete a repav- The idea is, rather than place a ban on According to Pontieri, a number of conditioning in the newly renovated base- all new bars and restaurants, to create ing project for Bellport Lane and Station ment, redo flooring on the main floor, interested hotel projects, including a Road, for which the village has received a some sort of a limit on any serving of alco- small boutique on the river and another extend the upstairs bathroom to add a sec- hol beyond beer and wine. $480,000 grant. The project has been held ond, replace the wood floor and ceilings Village attorney Brian T. Egan is care- See PATCHOGUE RESOLUTIONS on page 7 off because of the dock project, which See BELLPORT RESOLUTIONS on page 7
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BOX 780, PATCHOGUE, NY 11772 JANUARY 2, 2020 - THE LONG ISLAND ADVANCE 3 PATCHOGUE Four clubs, one environmental goal Rotary Clubs commit to water Islip’s president Liz Mayott said she had reached out to several clubs when quality she was inducted and was happy when Draffin contacted her. Mayott has been a BY LINDA LEUZZI volunteer at Seatuck Environmental Asso- ciation in Islip since it was located at the To visitors, boaters and those who Scully Estate after succeeding a hard-won work the water, Fire Island and the Great fight to operate there with regular envi- South Bay’s shimmering, magical lure are ronmental programs. She also maintained inspirational bell-ringers. So when Brian a garden for them. McAuliff was sworn in at Watch Hill as A committee will develop a work- Patchogue’s new Rotary Club president, ing name at a meeting in mid-January he announced his intention to tackle a (“Rotarians for a Better Environment” is cause the club hadn’t had on its agenda: one suggestion) and then start contact- the environment. ing the environmental organizations on “That dovetailed with seeing (Sayville their list to research specifically what’s Rotary president) Bob Draffin at a train- needed. Organizations targeted so far ing session and discussing initiatives,” include Friends of Fire Island, Citizens said McAuliff. “Rotary is a bigger force. Campaign for the Environment, Save the The bay is in trouble and Sayville had Great South Bay, Friends of Bellport Bay, already been doing projects (to protect Seatuck Environmental Association, Fire it.)” Island National Seashore, Peconic Bay As a result, several local Rotary Clubs, Keeper and Long Island Maritime Muse- including Bellport and Islip, will partner um. The committee’s findings will then this year with established environmen- be presented at a March 5 group meeting tal groups on specific projects to help at the Irish Coffee Pub. “Islip and Bay Left to right: Rotary Club presidents Bob Draffin (Sayville), Liz Mayott (Islip), Brian improve water quality as well as aid ini- Shore Rotary has helped us out in the past McAuliff (Patchogue) and Lorraine Kuehn (incoming Bellport) are teaming up to work tiatives on Fire Island. on projects,” said Seatuck Environmen- on environmental projects this year with club resources. ADV/Leuzzi The commitment was announced in tal Association executive director Enrico December at Blue Goose restaurant in among others. a lifelong Bayport resident who helps Nardone. “We’re excited to expand our Patchogue during a lively joint meet- “I’m a bayman for 15 years,” said Boyle, keep that beach pristine. “But I’m also a relationship to help with ecological con- ing. Attendees included Advisors Citizens owner of Tall Mutha Shucka (he’s 6 feet Creek Defender and we clean trash from ditions.” Campaign for the Environment Executive 7 inches). “My job is to grow oysters on Homan’s Creek.” Draffin pointed out that McAuliff said the intention is to aid Director Adrienne Esposito, Kaetlyn Jack- the bay, then bring them to events to Rotary’s Beefsteak Dinner fundraiser is organizations with old-fashioned muscle son of Fire Island National Seashore and shuck, so I’m among other oyster farmers always held at the Long Island Maritime when needed along with funding. “We bayman Keenan Boyle. creating a food source. But also oysters Museum, which overlooks the bay, and want to support people already doing Boyle, who lives in Sayville and works are taking nitrogen out of the water; each weekly meetings are at Land’s End, anoth- good work that aligns with our resources, with several oyster farms, including Maris one filters 50 gallons a day. So it gives us er waterside locale. not create something new.”n Stella Blue Point Oysters, transports spat stewardship, because we count on the Incoming Bellport Rotary president (baby oysters) from their hatcheries out cleanliness of the bay for our livelihood.” Lorraine Kuehn, who attends Bellport This is the first story in the to Snakehill Channel in Islip. They are The environmental thrust wasn’t a hard Village meetings regularly, commented, then grown in cages to market size, about Long Island Advance’s “Resolution” sell — all four Rotary presidents grew up “We are supporters of Friends of Bellport 2 to 3 inches. Boyle then takes them to series, highlighting those who are on the South Shore. Bay. Several of our members grew up on events where he’s hired to shuck them. He creating admirable initiatives in “Bayport Beach is specific to Keep Bellport Bay, and the village has Ho Hum works with Blue Point Brewing Company, 2020. Islip Clean’s program,” explained Draffin, Beach. We were honored to be asked.” Make space for art Patchogue Arts Council nage for the front of its Terry Street space, so everyone can see where PAC MoCA announces its 2020 vision lives in Patchogue. Exhibition expansion ($1,500): Its space BY NICOLE FUENTES may be small, but it is mighty! PAC wants to expand one of its back gallery walls so It’s 2020, and the Patchogue Arts Coun- that it can exhibit even more artwork. cil (PAC) is ready for the new decade. This Lighting ($2,000): PAC wants to brighten year will launch the first in the series of its space and illuminate the works. They specially created yearly posters by local are hoping to install track lighting with artists. all-LED bulbs. Patchogue Arts Council had a milestone year in 2019; through the hard work of its What your donation gets staff, board of trustees and sponsors, PAC $50: You will receive a limited edition was able to begin its journey of becoming “Make Space For Art” sticker, designed by a museum: MoCA. Also in 2019, PAC had a artist Ben Owens. very successful festival season, exhibiting $100: You will receive a “Make Space works from a wide array of world-re- For Art” sticker and one ticket to a special nowned artists, all right off Main Street in VIP appreciation party on January 26, 2020 Patchogue. from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. PAC’s mission is to bring contemporary $200: You will receive a “Make Space art to the public in innovative, dynamic For Art” sticker and two tickets to a spe- ways. But it needs your help: 2020 is the cial VIP appreciation party on January 26, year to donate to the arts and to keep 2020 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. PAC’s mission and vision in focus by help- $500: You will receive a “Make Space ing to pay a limited staff and keep the For Art” sticker; two tickets to a special doors open. VIP appreciation party on January 26, 2020 “Every little bit helps, and none of it The official 2020 limited edition “Make Space For Art” poster calendar, designed by from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; and a limited-edition would be possible without you,” said PAC artist Ben Owens of PhineArt Designs. Each year at this time PAC will release a new PAC-PACK, which includes a PAC-logo executive director Beth Giacummo of her limited edition poster created by a local artist for PAC MoCA L.I. backpack cooler, MoCA hot/cool bottle, donors. “We are so proud of how far we Courtesy photo two T-shirts and other merchandise. fake news and where we are bombarded have come, and we hope that you are too. space beyond the gallery is where PAC Above perks are for donations made by with misinformation, it is obvious what Our work here has just begun; won’t you meets, stores needed supplies and con- Jan. 20, 2020. join us? Help us ‘Make Space for Art!’” we need is ‘Clear Vision,’” said Giacummo. ducts the day-to-day work that keeps PAC Programming and exhibitions in 2020 MoCA up and running. PAC desperately How to donate Its 2020 vision will examine variations of vision, including needs to add professionally installed stor- To donate by mail, please mail checks to PAC’s outlook for the new year is “a clarity, veracity, integrity, ambiguity and age. ingenuity. Signage ($10,000): Though its presence Patchogue Arts Council Inc., 20 Terry St., Clear Vision 20/20.” Suite 116, Patchogue, NY 11772. Or hop “In a time when it is becoming impossi- in the community is strong, many still don’t What PAC needs know exactly where PAC is located. PAC online and donate at www.patchoguearts. ble to distinguish between fact and fiction, org.n where journalists are accused of reporting Office rehab ($3,500): The tiny office hopes to purchase impactful lighted sig- 4 THE LONG ISLAND ADVANCE - JANUARY 2, 2020 WILLIAM FLOYD Red Door Chamber Players launch new program
String quartet program open to The Red Door Chamber Partners Educa- tional Program will be accepting registration Suffolk musicians applications from students across Suffolk County to be placed in string quartets: three The Red Door Chamber Players have youth groups and one adult group. All groups received a 2020 LI Creative Learning grant, will receive five free weekly 1-hour coaching and in conjunction with the Cultural Arts sessions from Red Door Teaching Artists, Committee of the William Floyd Community followed by a performance. Participants will Summit, will offer the Red Door Chamber be chosen based on their availability, teacher Partners Educational Program. This program recommendation and readiness for chamber is made possible with funds from the Decen- ensemble experiences. All violinists, violists tralization Program, a re-grant program of the and cellists residing in Suffolk County may New York State Council on the Arts with the apply. The coaching sessions will be held support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and on Wednesdays from February 26 to March the New York State Legislature, and adminis- 25, with a final performance on March 29 tered by the Huntington Arts Council. at 3 p.m. All coaching sessions and the per- Inspired by time spent performing with formance will be held at William Floyd High her colleagues, artistic director and violinist School. Lisa Casal-Galietta established the Red Door For more information and to download Chamber Players in 2015. Many in the ensem- the registration application, please visit ble also balance their active performance http://www.reddoorchamberplayers.com/ schedules with a dedication to their private red-door-chamber-partners-educational-pro- teaching studios, inspiring younger genera- gram-1. n tions of musicians to share the joy of music.
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Public Notices The Long Island Advance Notice of formation of The certain plot piece or parcel Supplemental Summons Title To Said Real Proper- Summons, to serve a no- gage upon the premises you can lose your home. Essential Classroom Arti- of land, with the buildings and Notice of Object of ty By, Through Or Under tice of appearance, on the described below, dated Speak to an attorney or go cles of Organization filed and improvements erect- Action Them, Or Either Of Them, Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) November 20, 2003, exe- to the court where your with the Secretary of State ed, situate, lying and being Supreme Court of the And Their Respective within twenty days after cuted by Angela Frisina case is pending for fur- of New York SSNY on in the Town of Brookha- State Of New York Wives, Widows, Husbands, the service of this Supple- (who died on May 15, 2017, ther information on how to November 1, 2019. Office ven, County of Suffolk, County Of Suffolk Widowers, Heirs At Law, mental Summons, exclu- a resident of the county answer the summons and located in Suffolk County. State of NY, District 200 Action to Foreclose a Next Of Kin, Descendants, sive of the day of service of Suffolk, State of New protect your property. SSNY is designated for ser- Section 034.00 Block 09.00 Mortgage Executors, Administra- (or within 30 days after the York) to secure the sum Sending a payment to your vice of process. SSNY shall Lot 051.000. Approxi- Index #: 621899/2017 tors, Devisees, Legatees, service is complete if this of $352,500.00. The Mort- mortgage company will mail copy of any process mate amount of judgment Mortgaged Premises: Creditors, Trustees, Com- Supplemental Summons gage was recorded at Book not stop this foreclosure served against the LLC $614,849.91 plus interest 394 Birchwood Road mittees, Lienors, And is not personally delivered 20608, Page 603 in the Of- action. United States Corporation and costs. Premises will Medford, NY 11763 Assigns, All Of Whom And to you within the State of fice of the Suffolk County YOU MUST RESPOND Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Ave- be sold subject to provi- DSBL #: 0200 - 573.40 - Whose Names, Except As New York). In case of your Clerk on December 31, BY SERVING A COPY OF nue, Suite 202 Brooklyn, sions of filed Judgment 01.00 - 394.000 Stated,Are Unknown To failure to appear or an- 2003. The mortgage was THE ANSWER ON THE NY 11228. Purpose: educa- Index# 611642/2015. ------X Plaintiff, United States Of swer, judgment will be tak- subsequently assigned by ATTORNEY FOR THE tion consulting. Edward Heilig, Esq, Ref- Cit Bank, N.A. America Acting Through en against you by default an assignment executed PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE LIA, 20462, 12/5, 12, 19, eree Plaintiff, The Secretary Of Housing for the relief demanded in September 25, 2009 and COMPANY) AND FILING 26 - 1/2, 9 | Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, vs And Urban Development, the Complaint. recorded on November THE ANSWER WITH THE LLC Madeline Grillo As Heir To United States Of America The Attorney for Plain- 13, 2009, in the Office of COURT. NOTICE OF SALE Attorney(s) for the Plain- The Estate Of Angela Frisi- Acting Through The IRS, tiff has an office for busi- the Suffolk County Clerk DATED: December 2, 2019 SUPREME COURT COUN- tiff na, Unknown Heirs As Heir People Of The State Of ness in the County of Erie. at Book 21881, Page 752. Gross Polowy, LLC TY OF SUFFOLK 175 Mile Crossing Boule- To The Estate Of Ange- New York, Board Of Man- Trial to be held in the The mortgage was subse- Attorney(s) For Plain- Wells Fargo Bank, Nation- vard la Frisina If Living, And agers Of The Blue Ridge County of Suffolk. quently assigned by an as- tiff(s) al Association, as Trustee Rochester, New York If He/She Be Dead, Any Condominium I The basis of the venue signment executed June 5, 1775 Wehrle Drive, for Asset Backed Funding 14624 And All Persons Unknown John Doe (Those unknown designated above is the 2017 and recorded on June Suite 100 Corporation Asset-Backed (877) 430-4792 To Plaintiff, Claiming, tenants, occupants, per- location of the Mortgaged 29, 2017, in the Office of Williamsville, NY 14221 Certificates, Series 2007- Dated: November 20, 2019 Or Who May Claim To sons or corporations or Premises. the Suffolk County Clerk The law firm of Gross NC1, Plaintiff LIA, 20480, 12/12, 19, Have An Interest In, Or their heirs, distributees, TO Unknown Heirs to the at Book 22830, Page 481. Polowy, LLC and the attor- AGAINST 26 - 1/2 | General Or Specific Lien executors, administra- Estate of Angela Frisina The property in question is neys whom it employs James Rochford; Margaret Upon The Real Property tors, trustees, guardians, Defendant in this Action. described as follows: are debt collectors who Rochford; et al., Defen- Notice of formation of Described In This Action; assignees, creditors or The foregoing Supple- 394 BIRCHWOOD ROAD, are attempting to collect dant(s) LUCAREN LLC. Art. of Such Unknown Persons successors claiming an mental Summons is served MEDFORD, NY 11763 a debt. Any information Pursuant to a Judgment Org. filed w/ NY Sec of Being Herein Generally interest in the mortgaged upon you by publication, NOTICE obtained by them will be of Foreclosure and Sale State on 11/26/19. Office Described And Intended premises.) pursuant to an order of YOU ARE IN DANGER OF used for that purpose. duly dated September 20, location: Suffolk Co. SSNY To Be Included In Wife, Defendant(s). HON. Denise F. Molia of LOSING YOUR HOME LIA, 20483, 12/12, 19, 2019 I, the undersigned is designated for service of Widow, Husband, Widow------X the Supreme Court of the If you do not respond to 26 - 1/2 | Referee will sell at public process. SSNY shall mail er, Heirs At Law, Next Of To the above named State of New York, dated this summons and com- auction on the front steps copy of any process served Kin, Descendants, Execu- Defendant: the Twenty-First day of plaint by serving a copy of SUPREME COURT of the Brookhaven Town against the LLC to the LLC: tors, Administrators, Devi- You are hereby sum- November, 2019 and filed the answer on the attorney - COUNTY OF SUF- Hall, 1 Independence Hill PO Box 381, E. Setauket, sees, Legatees, Creditors, moned to answer the with the Complaint in the for the mortgage company FOLK-BROOKHAVEN Farmingville, NY 11738 NY 11733. Purpose: any Trustees, Committees, Complaint in this action, Office of the Clerk of the who filed this foreclosure U.S. BANK NATIONAL on January 15, 2020 at lawful purpose. Lienors, And Assignees Of and to serve a copy of County of Suffolk, in the proceeding against you ASSOCIATION AS TRUST- 3:00PM, premises known LIA, 20482, 12/12, 19, Such Deceased, Any And your answer, or, if the City of Riverhead. and filing the answer with EE FOR CMALT REMIC as 44 Misty Road, Rocky 26 - 1/2, 9, 16 | All Persons Deriving Inter- Complaint is not served The object of this ac- the court, a default judg- Point, NY 11778. All that est In Or Lien Upon, Or with this Supplemental tion is to foreclose a mort- ment may be entered and Continued on page 13 JANUARY 2, 2020 - THE LONG ISLAND ADVANCE 5 MEDFORD Day care center forced out of 40-year home
Property owners selling site of find another property,” Miller said. Miller has started looking to move the Little People’s Center in Medford day care for when the lease expires in June. She added that the real draw for BY GLENN ROHRBACKER this space was the backyard, which offers an open area for kids to play. Miller said Little People’s Learning Center, a she’s found other spaces, but none with full-service day care facility in Medford, an expansive outdoor area. But parents is unsure of its fate due to being forced of the 24 kids in the school have told to vacate their headquarters after 40 Miller they would follow her. years. The day care rents the back space Miller said that should they work out behind St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at a deal to purchase the property, the day 208 Jamaica Ave. The church ceased care would expand its operations and operations in 2018 and now the whole use the church for open space. She said property is up for sale by the diocese, she would not knock it down and would which is headquartered in Garden City. use it respectfully. The school has been Laura Miller has been working at Lit- in Medford for 40 years, and Miller said tle People’s Center for 30 years; she it has become an integral part of the purchased the business with her mother community, offering tuition breaks for Mary Abate in 1999. Abate retired in 2018. students in need and hosting various Miller told the Advance she received fundraisers for community causes. Mill- a letter from the diocese on Nov. 12, er said due to different regulations that requesting that she submit a blind bid for Little People’s Learning Center in Medford has to leave its current location by June. came after its start as a business, Little the property within seven days. She had Courtesy photo People’s would not be able to reopen in an unofficial assessment done and decid- that space if it left. ed to bid $295,000, which was higher than cese,” said the Right Rev. Lawrence C. residential. The property owner would Miller added that the property is in the assessment. The trustees of the dio- Provenzano, Bishop of Long Island, in the need a zone change approval by the town need of repairs, including getting new cese did not accept Miller’s bid and listed same statement. board to operate a commercial space, an roofs, the driveway repaved and the cess- the property for $1.1 million, according to The diocese did not respond to requests approval Foley said wasn’t likely due to pool pumped. a statement on the diocese website. for comment by press time. the parcel being surrounded by houses. “I would like to stay there; I’ve been “Proceeds from the sale, which is cur- Councilman Neil Foley said the prop- Foley said he reached out to the diocese there my whole life,” Miller said. “My rently listed at $1.1 million, will be used erty was listed as commercial, while twice but hasn’t heard back. hope is that they come to their senses and to support various ministries in the dio- the town has the space zoned as A1 “It will be very slim to none that we we can continue to run there.” n PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD SCHOOLS Writer turned beauty queen Pat-Med senior to compete explaining that sarcoma is an uncommon cancer that most people don’t know about. in Miss New York Teen USA “I am excited to participate in an event that Pageant enables me to speak about issues I am pas- sionate about as well as provide opportu- BY NICOLE FUENTES nities of a lifetime now and in the future.” Aside from school, writing and shop- Isabella Scuteri is a senior at Pat- ping, Scuteri, 17, also enjoys calligraphy chogue-Medford High School with a pas- and watching her favorite TV show, “Gos- sion for writing, as the editor-in-chief of sip Girl.” One day she hopes to live the The Red and Black newspaper. She also lavish life of an Upper East Sider, hopeful- is a fashionista; an AP scholar student; a ly working for The New York Times after member of the yearbook club, the school studying, most likely at Stony Brook Uni- broadcast and three national honor societ- versity. (She has applied and is awaiting ies (and one international) and a co-presi- acceptance.) If you can’t find her at home, dent of the PTSA; and, adding to the long she says, then she is most likely shopping list of accomplishments, now an official at the mall. state finalist for the Miss New York Teen “Whenever I don’t know what to wear, USA Pageant. I always go to my sister for outfit inspi- Recently, in an attempt to apply for ration,” said her 15-year-old sister, Ava, college scholarships, Scuteri found some- proud of her older sister. thing that piqued her interest: the Miss Scuteri is also an active member of the New York Teen USA Pageant. She applied community, volunteering at the St. Francis online and received an email, then a phone soup kitchen on Saturday mornings, help- interview call soon after. After that, she ing at the senior citizen dances at her high school and helping hold basket auctions throughout the year. Prior to the competition, Scuteri must It’s Easy To Reach Us! raise a total of $1,500 to fund her three- day, two-night trip to the Crown Plaza 631-475-1000 in White Plains and the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. Most excited We have an automated system with most employees having an extension number: Pat-Med senior Isabella Scuteri will be competing at the Miss New York Teen USA Pageant in White Plains later this month. for the evening gown portion, Scuteri has Classified Advertising ...... Lynn Halverson...... Ext. 10 Courtesy photo already chosen a fluffy blush dress outfit- Classified Advertising ...... Mike Leonardi ...... Ext. 11 ted with pearls, her birthstone. If she wins, was deemed an official state finalist, one of Come late January, Scuteri will have to Scuteri would then move on to the Miss Display Advertising ...... Linda Kelban...... Ext. 15 125 girls ages 14–18 throughout the state. undergo an interview and hit the stage in Teen USA Pageant. Display Advertising ...... Monica Musetti-Carlin...... Ext. 17 “My mom is really supportive of me and activewear and an evening gown for the “We are so proud of Isabella. She is so Editor ...... Nicole Fuentes ...... Ext. 21 loves to do all the girly stuff,” she said of two-day event. Her mission is to raise mon- excited to do this pageant to meet new her mother, noting that her aunt and her ey for the Sarcoma Foundation of America friends and have this great experience,” Reporter...... Glenn Rohrbacker...... Ext. 19 sister are also excited about the pageant. “I and to send the message that being kind added her mother, April. Production Dept...... Mark Mac Nish...... Ext. 22 grew up with people always saying, ‘You’re is the foundation of being confident and As of now, she has raised just over $500 Subscriptions/Billing ...... Vicki-Ann Morales...... Ext. 23 so tall, you should be a model,’” she added, beautiful. The cause is something that hits toward her $2,000 goal; once it’s met, of her 5-foot-7 figure. home for Scuteri after a close friend lost a she will attend the pageant on Jan. 17. A Legal Notices ...... Vicki-Ann Morales...... Ext. 23 “In today’s younger generation, it’s a family member from the disease about two GoFundMe page has since been set up in Office Manager ...... Doug Marino...... Ext. 27 blessing to have an inspiration such as years ago. the name “Isabella Scuteri — Miss New Publisher...... Terry Tuthill...... Ext. 25 Isabella,” added her aunt, Krys Calcagno. “It’s really heartbreaking, but I felt York Teen USA Pageant.” To visit the page “Her compassion, grace, creativity, kind- this was a good fit because it would not or to donate, go to https://www.gofundme. Editorial e-mail: [email protected] ness and love for her family are immea- only raise money to fight the disease but com/f/isabella-scuteri-miss-new-york-teen- Advertising e-mail: [email protected] surable.” (spread) awareness as well,” she said, usa-pageant. n 6 THE LONG ISLAND ADVANCE - JANUARY 2, 2020
75 Years Ago Frances Piro, to Fiore Fuoco, son of Mrs. January 1945 James Fuoco of North Bellport. Mr. Fuoco was recently honorably discharged from With members of their family present, the U.S. Army. Mr. and Mrs. William W. Smith celebrated Mrs. Madeleine R. Meyer gave a party the 60th anniversary of their marriage on Monday afternoon for Betsy Hoffmann, Sunday at their home on Rose Avenue, Anne Styron, Mary Phillips and Lois Ann Patchogue. The Smiths, residents of Pat- Higby. chogue for nearly 40 years, have three Sgt. Joseph Hanna, for three years on sons, one daughter and five grandchildren. Army duty in the Pacific area, arrived home Mr. and Mrs. Noble Chapman of Carman New Year’s Day for a 21-day furlough. Street are spending the winter in Miami, Mrs. Willis Hawkins Jr. and daughter, Fla., where Mr. Chapman is working for the Miss Kay Frances Hawkins, of Academy Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation. Lane departed this morning for Naples, Fla. Patchogue Village police are seeking William Murgatroyd of Maple Avenue, the culprit who stripped the bulbs from an Blue Point, is improving after having bro- outdoor Christmas tree in the front yard of ken his leg about four weeks ago. the home of Mrs. O. Reeve of Terry Street, Mrs. Katherine Becker of Hillside Ave- sometime between Dec. 26 and 29. nue has left for Washington to attend on A young Patchogue woman, who coolly Saturday the wedding of her niece, Miss told an unidentified man who had molested Carol Virginia Shea, to Lieut. Vernon Wit- her, “Get away from here!” has provided kowski of Detroit, Mich. village police with information on which A fourth son entered military service on a search for the man is based. The young Friday when Joseph Holmes, son of Mrs. woman, whose name was not given, was Richard Holmes Sr., of Cedarhurst Avenue, walking near her home in the south part Medford, was accepted into the Navy. The of the village about dark Friday, when a others in service are Sgt. Sylvester Holmes strange man grabbed her and asked, “How and Pvt. Thomas Holmes, in the Army, and about a taste of that lipstick?” After her Pvt. John Holmes, in the Marine Corps. response, the man made a hasty escape. Milton A. Elliot of Patchogue Avenue, Pvt. Robert Hurd has returned to Camp Mastic, while on duty as a policeman at Shanks after spending the holidays with his Camp Upton on New Year’s Eve, fell off parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hurd of Terry an Army truck, badly injuring his right leg. Street. He is now confined in the Camp Upton Sgt. William A. Tate has returned to the hospital. Homestead Army Airfield in Florida after spending a 20-day furlough with his moth- 50 Years Ago er, Mrs. Delia Tate of River Avenue. January 1970 Mr. and Mrs. George C. Haegele Sr. of Gilbert Street recently celebrated their sil- On Christmas Eve, a Patchogue Chamber ver wedding anniversary in the main dining of Commerce delegation visited the Henry room of the Old Oak Hotel on East Main Bramwell home on Schoenfeld Boulevard, Street with many friends and relatives, Patchogue, to present a certificate for a including the official witnesses of their 1970-model Ford won by Mrs. Bramwell marriage 25 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Roy in Patchogue Merchants’ annual Christmas Mickelson of City Island. shopping promotion. Another Shoppers Mr. and Mrs. Harry Edelman of Rid- Bonus award — a trip for two to Europe er Avenue have received word that their via Icelandic Airlines — was won by Nioma daughter, Edith, has been promoted from Herzog of Center Moriches. private to corporal at Camp Atterbury, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Pallas of Everett Street announce the engagement of their We echo the sentiments from the ad above, which appeared in the Jan. 1, 1970 edition where she is assigned to a women’s Army of the Long Island Advance. Thank you for your continued support of the Old Files. It Corps school for medical technicians. daughter, Laurel, to C. James Meyer, son of Mrs. Cornelius J. Meyer and the late Rev. remains our pleasure to present you with some nostalgia each week. —DZ A plate glass window and the 1:30 a.m. quietness of Patchogue’s central intersec- Cornelius J. Meyer of Altamont, N.Y. Miss Pallas is studying for a master’s in library Gregory Corn, son of Dr. and Mrs. Rob- Fedelem or Bob Brown. tion, Main Street and Ocean Avenue, were ert Corn of Cedar Bluff Road, has taken a Mr. and Mrs. E. Christopherson of shattered with equal effectiveness early science at the State University of New York at Albany. Mr. Meyer is also attending two-week trip to Europe with his uncle and Southaven Avenue, Medford, announce the yesterday. The 1:30 a.m. accident involved aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Lester D. Arstark of Old engagement of their daughter, Lynn Rae, Alexander Elder, aged 56, of East Main SUNY at Albany and upon graduation plans to continue his studies for a master’s in Jericho. They will stop in France, Belgium to Richard James Oppedisano, son of Mr. Street, who was injured when the coach he and Holland. On Dec. 14 Gregory won two and Mrs. James Oppedisano of Oak Ave- was driving got out of control after strik- architecture. No date has been set for the wedding. blue ribbons in the novice class at the nue, Shirley. No date has been set for the ing a parked car, continued rolling about Horse Show at Equitation Lodge. wedding. 150 feet, mounted a curb in front of the Okinawa service is being experienced by Marine lance corporal Michael A. Rus- A surprise bridal shower was given for Mr. and Mrs. George Ruse of Robinson Bonnie-Mart restaurant, then rammed the Miss Alison Rand and George Carleton Avenue celebrated their wedding anniver- restaurant entrance, breaking a glass sign sell of Patchogue. He is serving at the Marine Corps Base, Camp Smedley D. Dec. 23 by Mrs. Robert Enkey and Mrs. Wil- sary on Thursday. The Ruses have four and a large plate glass window. Mrs. Anna lard French at the latter’s home on Acade- children: George, Debbie, Charles and Lagumis of North Ocean Avenue, who Butler, which provides training facilities, logistic and administrative support for the my Lane. About 15 couples were present. Kathy. owned the parked car, assisted Mr. Elder Dr. and Mrs. R. Ronald Rau and daugh- At Camp Lejeune, N.C., Marine Private out of the battered car. Okinawa units. The Navy Achievement medal with Com- ters, Whitney and Littie of South Howells Ronald Guy of Shirley has completed Mrs. Minnie Piro of Bellport announc- Point Road, spent last week skiing at Sugar the basic warehousing course at Supply es the engagement of her daughter, Miss bat V has been earned by Navy photogra- pher intelligenceman 3/c Peter Nicoletti, Loaf Mountain in Maine. School. It was an on-the-job program in the whose wife is the former Miss Kathleen Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Horton of Blue supply specialties of the Marines. B. Long of Patchogue, during ceremonies Point Avenue, Blue Point, entertained Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Howland cele- Submission held at the Naval Air Station, North Island, friends at an open house party Christmas brated with 140 guests at Felice’s of Pat- Calif. Eve. chogue following their wedding ceremony Information Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gallo Jr., of Zipp Gary Roscott, home from Brown Uni- Nov. 30 in St. Jude’s R.C. Church, Mastic The Advance is looking for Avenue, East Patchogue, announce the versity, is spending the Christmas vacation Beach. The bride is the former Miss Denise a few good photographs engagement of their daughter, Karen, to with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rolf Roscott Vecchio of Mastic Beach. She and her hus- Charles Maragioglio, son of Mrs. Jean Mar- of Division Avenue. band, after a trip to the Poconos, traveled for our archives page. agioglio of Bellport Street, East Patchogue. Mrs. Henry Aug of Paumanake Road has to Fort Carson, Colo., Army Base, where he Miss Gallo, a 1967 graduate of Mercy High received word from her son, Capt. John will complete his tour of duty in June. Please mail submissions to: School, Riverhead, attended Mercyhurst Henry Aug, who is stationed in Saigon, that Playing this week at the Patchogue he has been awarded the Bronze Star. He Theatre: “Oliver!” Winner of 6 Academy The Long Island Advance, College, Erie, Pa. She is employed at BOCES, Patchogue. Mr. Maragioglio grad- is due back in the States Jan. 20 and he and Awards! At the Plaza Theatre: “Easy Rider,” 20 Medford Avenue, uated in 1966 from Bellport High School his wife, Joan, are planning a Caribbean starring Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda; Patchogue, New York 11772 and attended Suffolk County Community cruise before he reports to Baltimore, Md. at the Rialto Theatre: James Bond 007 is College, Selden. He is self-employed as a for further training. back in “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,” Blue Point Lions Club president Joseph and at the Patchogue Sunrise All-Weather Please include a brief, mason contractor. Specialist 5 Peter Simmons of Bellport Fedelem of Maple Street is having a new Drive-In: Paul Newman, Robert Redford typewritten description of the is home from Fort Gulick in the Panama plaque made up for the Honor Roll in front and Katharine Ross in “Butch Cassidy and photograph with your submission. Canal Zone for a two-week leave with his of the Blue Point Library. Anyone who the Sundance Kid.” family. knows of a serviceman whose name is not All photos will be returned. on the list of names, please contact Mr. —Compiled by Debbie Zampariello JANUARY 2, 2020 - THE LONG ISLAND ADVANCE 7 Patchogue resolutions FROM PAGE 1 on West Main Street, have contacted the money’s worth for over 100 years of use people visiting the village.” from that pipe,” noted Egan. village already. A location, Pontieri said, Infrastructure should be found in 2020. However, the Parking garage Also, Pontieri hopes to complete his previously proposed location for the Long The parking garage funding, according walk-ability project by installing side- Island Community Hospital dialysis cen- to Mayor Pontieri, is about halfway there walks from Bay Avenue to Shorefront ter on West Main seems to be out of the with both state and county monies. Two Park. He also said the village will be seek- equation. years ago, the village was awarded a $1 ing funding to expand the sewer treatment Also, he said, very preliminary discus- million grant through the New York State plant and complete the remediation of sions have been made about the possibil- Regional Economic Development Coun- Little Creek. ity of a hotel on the Blue Point Brewing cil’s Consolidated Funding Program, in “These goals are about sustaining the Company’s lot or possibly a small hotel addition to the county’s $1 million contri- quality of life in the village,” he added, at the former Paradise Bridal location on bution and existing meter funds. Earlier noting that the average age in Patchogue Main Street. this year, the village was also presented is younger than the county’s average age, Shorefront Park with a $625,000 jumpstart grant secured meaning young families have found the Pontieri also wants to see the over $2 by the county. The total project is expect- area to be a nice place to live. ed to cost about $7 million, and the rest, million New York Department of State West Main Street Division of Coastal Resources grant for a Pontieri said, will be done at no cost to Plans to develop West Main Street living shoreline and a boardwalk at Shore- the taxpayer. began two years ago after hiring 4ward front Park finally move forward. However, Initially, one deck would be construct- Planning, the company tasked by the Long the state Department of Environmental ed, with the foundations in place to add Island Regional Planning Council with the Mayor Paul Pontieri’s goals for 2020 Conservation (DEC) has informed the additional decks in the future, totaling Village of Patchogue revitalization study include the creation of a hotel and a park- village that if and when a living shore- approximately 180 spots per deck. All and also a possible site of a hotel. ing garage on or near Main Street. line is created, the park all the way to spots are to be metered in an effort to The West Avenue to River Avenue ADV/Fuentes Smith Street would then become under essentially pay for itself through a 20-year development moratorium, which has end- the department’s jurisdiction, something or so bond. Once everything is complete, ed, was instituted to allow the consultant At present, the West Main Street study the village isn’t willing to give up. the hope, he said, is to have the prefab to make recommendations to the board was completed, but the village hasn’t act- However, if it comes to canceling the parking garage operational within two regarding the best options for rezoning ed on the rezoning as of yet. n living shoreline and giving back the state years. the area. funding, Pontieri said, the village would Pontieri hopes that by this time next use the about $2.3 million dollars remain- year, the garage is either in construction ing from the anonymous Parks donor to or all the engineering is in place. redesign the park and create some sort of “We need to secure funding for a mul- a boardwalk. tilevel parking facility, with little or no “We want to do the living shoreline. … economic impact on village residents,” B OO AVEN Environmentally and socially, it’s what we added deputy mayor Jack Krieger of his should do, but not at the cost of giving up 2020 goal. P OFESSIONAL the park,” he explained, hoping to come Cultural Arts District to an agreement with the DEC soon. “It’s According to trustee Lori Devlin, one of A a bit frustrating, because we want to do her big goals for 2020 include expanding P what’s environmentally correct.” the Long Island Museum of Contempo- MEDICAL CARE 2 5 Sills d. Patchogue N.Y. Either way, he said, the project will rary Art with a larger collection of Long A complete 100 000 s . t. health care complex dedicated to break ground this year. Island–based art and further developing excellence and a better uality o li e or our patients. Waverly Avenue Spur project the recently rezoned Cultural Arts District Bldg. 1 A oo Sohn M.D. Pediatrics Adolescent Med. 1 7 102 The westbound road will be moved on Terry Street. BD Su olk O - YN Obstetrics Gynecology 1 7 0 into the current median to create a green The Village of Patchogue officially cre- Bldg. 2 A illiam Friedel D.D.S Oral Ma illofacial Surgeon 1 7 222 space on Patchogue Lake for residents ated the Cultural Arts District in February B EM Technology Inc. Orthotics Prosthetics 8 7 8 21 and visitors to gain access to the lake 2018. The board unanimously approved C SPACE FOR RENT For information 1 800 for recreational activities. Additionally, a the district, which will span from South new traffic circle will be implemented to Ocean to Rider avenues on the south Bldg. A avindra ota M.D. Surgery 1 207 2807 allow for better flow of traffic and for the side. The zoning change took it from its B C South Shore Pediatric Dentistry Pediatric Dentistry 1 28 000 fire department to more rapidly respond pre-existing D2, D5 zoning and already D Pro-Thotic s Technology Orthotics Prosthetics 1 2 to calls south of Main Street. Breaking nonconforming residential zoning to Cul- Bldg. A Adam ear D.D.S. Periodontics 1 28 7 70 ground should finally happen come March. tural Arts, creating the first new district B C enny . ang L.AC OMD Acupuncture Wellness 1 28 1 82 In coordination with the project, the in the past 40 years since the Residence D Mikhail r hibek M.D. Internal Medicine 1 1800 village will also be undertaking a major and Professional Office District on South Bldg. A ules S. Abadi M.D. F.A.A.D. Dermatology 1 7 00 reconstruction and replacement of the Ocean Avenue. B Advanced Orthopedics Physical Therapy 1 7 28 8 Main Street sewer line through that inter- “My vision for the Cultural Arts District C SPACE FOR RENT For information 1 800 section to the Village Sewer Treatment is to, over time, attract arts-related busi- D E LI Neuroscience Specialists Neurosurgery Pain Management 1 7 11 Plant. Village attorney Egan noted that the nesses to Terry Street,” Devlin said. “They G My ealth Family Medicine 1 0 line was part of the original early 1900s could be studios, galleries or instructional H oris E. osen eld D.O. Ph.D. Family Medicine 1 8 0777 installation and “woefully undersized” for facilities. With its location one block south Bldg. 7 A C Su olk Chest Physicians Pulmonary Diseases 1 77 today’s use. “The village certainly got its of Main Street, it could be a real draw for D Three Village omen s ealth Obstetrics Gynecology 1 7 10 2 Bldg. 8 A uest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratory 1 77 7728 B C Sunrise Pharmacy Pharmacy 1 2 Bellport resolutions D Port e . Dermatology SPACE FOR RENT 1 7 82 Bldg. A C Mona Vani M.D. PC Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine 1 7 0 2 FROM PAGE 1 D obert O Leary M.D. Pain Medicine 1 1 107 on the stage, upgrade the fire alarm system Bldg. 10 A ome earing Care Hearing Aid Audiology 1 207 111 and change heat, smoke and carbon mon- BC North Shore LI Laboratories Patient Service Center 1 2 0 oxide detectors. D SPACE FOR RENT For information 1 800 “They both came on the same day. I was Bldg. 11 BC Sunrise Medical Labs Patient Service Center 1 28 1 7 shocked,” Fell said of the grants. D Lab CO P Patient Service Center 1 07 0 Other infrastructure projects for 2020 Bldg. 12 A Paul S. aron D.D.S. General Dentistry 1 28 000 include repaving Browns Lane and finish- BD a a Varma M.D. F.A.C.C. Cardiology 1 27 8700 ing storm drain work on Bellport Lane. Fell Bldg. 1 L.I. Cardiology Cardiology 1 7 8 00 added that the board would be discussing Bldg. 1 AC Zwanger-Pesiri adiology MRI, CAT Scan, X Ray 1 2 how to address safety at Ho Hum in the DE Edward ormylo D.P.M. Podiatric Medicine Surgery 1 new year. F Team ealth Pain Management Anesthesia 1 18 0 0 THE NEXT DECADE Bldg. 1 New York Cancer Hematology Oncology 1 7 0 2 Fell also talked about his vision for lood Specialists Bellport over the next decade. He said he Bldg. 17 New York Cancer Radiation Therapy 1 7 0 0 would like to see the second half of the lood Specialists village’s roads be repaved over the next Bldg. 18 Advanced Orthopedics Sports Medicine decade. He added that the village should 286 Sills d. ANNEX Arthroscopic Surgery 1 7 122 never let problems get to the point where it requires a big project to solve. Fell Suite 1 Lawrence Absat D.D.S. General Dentistry 1 112 also said the village should continue to 2 Daniel Shapiro M.D. Physical Medicine Rehab 1 88 support businesses in the community and Mayor Ray Fell discussed his goals for Saad A. Shukri M.D. P.C. General Surgery 1 7 8 7 work with the Chamber of Commerce to 2020 with the Advance. V L Medical Care Pulmonology Allergy Testing 1 7800 enhance the experience for visitors. File photo Frank T. Scon o r. M.D. Colon Rectal Surgery 1 100 “It’s a matter of making sure the village A. im D. an M.D. F.A.C.S. Urology 1 28 100 keeps the village in good condition so that coming to and enjoy living in over the next FOR RENTAL INFO, CALL: 1 800 it continues to be a place that people enjoy decade,” Fell said. n 8 THE LONG ISLAND ADVANCE - JANUARY 2, 2020 EDITORIAL Nominate someone today! ‘Little Women’ The Long Island Advance’s readership area is chock- full of worthy recipients for the Man and the Woman of Louisa May Alcott’s novel “Little Women,” published in with the young writer Jo March standing at her publisher’s the Year. Yet, year after year, nominations are always 1868 on the cusp of the American Civil War, swept away door, about to enter the literary world to redefine herself dismally low. the attention of the literary circles of Emerson, Thoreau as not only a respected writer but someone who will Last year we selected two very worthy 2018 win- and Hawthorne partly because it centered on family, class carry on the evolution of a woman’s role in our American ners, one of which cofounded and helps run one of and the spirit of giving, as it opens with a charitable act of society. Each of her sisters illustrates this changing heart our favorite nonprofits, the Angels of Long Island, and one family feeding another on a Christmas Day. as well: Meg March (Emma Watson) is constantly trying another who is a local pastor of the Bellport area’s After five cinematic versions of this novel, first back on the styles and identities of the wealthy before falling Lighthouse Mission, another favorite of ours. Those in 1917 (with the British silent film starring a Gaiety Girl, tragically in love with a poor tutor; Amy March (Florence are just two of the most recent examples from a long Ruby Miller, as Jo), the novel has seen its evolution in Pugh) goes from being a petty, vindictive younger sister list of very deserving people who were recognized. We line with that of cinema’s from silent films to talkies (with aching for acceptance in an art world to finally giving it know there are more. Katherine Hepburn as Jo), then to Technicolor in 1949 up to marry Jo’s wealthy friend, Laurie; Beth March (Eliza The nominations that have already been submitted (with June Allyson as Jo, Janet Leigh as Meg, Margaret Scanlen) plays the tragic life of the musician who falls in are already great, leaving us with a very difficult deci- O’Brien as Beth and a young Liz Taylor in a blonde wig as love with a piano given her by a wealthy neighbor, dying sion ahead. We would also like to take this moment to Amy). Then in 1994 — with Winona Ryder as Jo, Kirsten before fully realizing her talent; Laurie (Timothée Chal- remind those who have submitted this year to please, Dunst as Amy, Trini Alvarado as Meg, Claire Danes as Beth amet) leaves the haunted house of his wealthy bachelor if not chosen, do so again next year. Only one man and and Susan Sarandon as Marmee, Christian Bale as Lau- father to become a member of the March family as he is one woman can be chosen each year, but most of the rie and Gabriel Byrne as Prof. Bhaer — the family story in love not with just Jo, but her whole family; the matri- submissions are all so worthy, and will most likely be seemed to reach its maximum economic potential. arch, Aunt March (Meryl Streep), drives home the irony of chosen in years to follow. So how is it that we are now lured into yet another demanding that all her young nieces marry wealth while Thank you for your ear, and please make your sub- version, this one directed by Greta Gerwig (“Lady Bird”)? mocking romance as a kind of curse; and, finally, the main missions quickly, as our Jan. 10 deadline is quickly Perhaps the elixir vitae of this story lies in the need for a patriarchal figure, the publisher Mr. Dashwood (Tracy approaching. change of heart in the female character in order that the Letts), insists on the romance of marriage as being the The rules: Candidates for the Man and the Woman protagonist evolve. Nothing is constant but change itself. most important aspect of Alcott’s (Jo March’s) writing of the Year awards should include those individuals Based on Alcott’s own family members, it’s interesting — by the end of every story the “young female protago- who support our South Shore community in a vol- to note that the father is the biggest stretch of the imagina- nist must marry or die.” Jo agrees to do so for economic unteer capacity. It should not be someone who is tion. Bronson Alcott was a transcendentalist teacher, poor reasons (she’s a practical young woman), but Louisa May known to this community because of his or her job or and unemployed, not a Civil War hero, not a very profit- Alcott never did marry. She was too busy giving birth to professional position. We are looking for people who able character for her novel. Her mother, Abigail, was a her novels that would continue to offer an evolution of a take it upon themselves to make a difference in this social worker, which is fulfilled by Laura Dern in the role woman’s place in American society. Gerwig’s film ends community, not simply someone who has a job to do of Marmee, who declares she has been angry most of her emphasizing this as a new premise for the novel as we or who happens to be a member of a well-established life. Beginning with Alcott as Jo played by Saoirse Ronan watch Jo hugging her book, her baby, looking through a organization. (“Lady Bird”), Gerwig’s version jumps back and forth over window at the printing press, her new birthing center, as As worthy as those efforts are, we believe that those a 15-year period of time, keeping up with the ever-chang- though to ask, “What will the next version give us?” people receive recognition in other ways, whether in ing heart of her protagonist, a rebel without a cause nor For show times and additional films, events and classes, the form of a paycheck or advancement within the seeking a husband to give her one. please visit plazamac.org or call the box office at 631-438- organizations to which they belong. Gerwig’s film doesn’t open with Christmas Day. It opens 0083. n How to submit: Letters of nomination must include a detailed summary of the person’s accomplishments and a phone number for the nominee. Nominations should be sent by mail to The Long Island Advance, P.O. Box 780, Patchogue, NY 11772, or by fax to 631- 475-1565. 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Established 1871 THE LONG ISLAND JAMES A. CANFIELD Editor and Publisher, 1892-1924 Published weekly at 20 Medford Ave., CAPT. JOHN T. TUTHILL, Jr., USNR Patchogue, NY 11772 Editor and Publisher, 1924-1972 Advance John T. Tuthill, III 631-475-1000 It is not our aim to tell readers what to think, but to provide them with food for thought and to make interpretive editorial comment on the news Publisher 1972-2018 J. Terry Tuthill, IV Nicole Fuentes Douglas E. Marino Publisher Executive Editor General Manager/Accounting Editorial Display Advertising Sales... Chris Shaljian Legal Advertising … Vicki-Ann Morales Glenn Rohrbacker - Associate Editor Office/Classified Advertising Production Manager… Mark Mac Nish Reporters: Sam Desmond, Randall Waszynski, Michael Leonardi, Lynn Halverson Production Assistants… Suzanne Link, Joanne Kalfas Andres Rivas, Andrew Bacon, Julianne Mosher Assistant Bookkeeper Contributing Writer- Linda Leuzzi Subscription/Circulation … Vicki-Ann Morales Proofreaders … Rita Wallace, Vanessa Graniello JANUARY 2, 2020 - THE LONG ISLAND ADVANCE 9 Send Around Town items to us at [email protected] Compiled by Suzanne Link (PLEASE MAKE NOTE IN THE SUBJECT LINE “AROUND TOWN”) or mail your notice to AROUND TOWN Long Island Advance, P.O. Box 780, Patchogue, NY 11772 Attn: Around Town
finch” (Rated R) at 2 p.m. Call 631-286- Thursday, January 2 Saturday, January 4 Wednesday, January 8 0818 for details. Mothers’ Groups – Infant and toddler Family Birding – Patchogue-Medford Islandwide Weather Outlook – Program at groups at the Patchogue-Medford Library: Library’s program, Hometown Explorers: Patchogue-Medford Library will look at how Jane Austen’s Unfinished Novel – Program Mothers of infants to new walkers, ages Birding, for families with children 10 years forecasts are made and what kind of weath- at Patchogue-Medford Library will discuss 2-16 months, 10-10:45 a.m. Mothers of and older, will join Eastern Long Island er is in store for the New Year, 6 p.m. To the context around the events and details toddlers, ages 17-35 months, 11-11:45 Audubon Society to see ducks at the lakes register, call 631-654-4700, ext. 152. of Austen’s life that shaped “Sanditon,” her a.m. Call 631-654-4700, ext. 200 for regis- in Patchogue. Group will meet at Swan Lake last, unfinished novel, 6:30 p.m. To register, tration information. on Lake Drive in East Patchogue, 8:30 a.m. SMART Recovery® – An anonymous, call 631-654-4700, ext. 152. To register, call 631-654-4700, ext. 200. self-empowering recovery support group Thursday Afternoon Movie – The South for all types of addiction will be held at Baby & Toddler Games – Age and develop- Country Library will be showing “Blinded by Experience: VR – Teens, grades 6-12, will South Country Library, Wednesdays, 7-8 mentally appropriate active learning games the Light” (Rated PG-13) at 2 p.m. Call 631- get a chance to play on Patchogue-Medford p.m. Anyone 18+ struggling with addiction at Patchogue-Medford Library. Games for 286-0818 for details. Library’s virtual reality system at the Carne- is welcome. Call 631-286-0818. Ones, ages 12-23 months, 10-10:45 a.m.; gie Library Teen Center, 2-4 p.m. To register, Games for Twos, ages 24-35 months, Friday, January 3 call 631-438-3290. South Country Central BOE – The Board 11-11:45 a.m.; and Baby Games, ages of Education will hold a Business Meeting 3-11 months, noon to 12:45 p.m. To regis- Controllers & Cardboard – Teens, grades at the South Country School District Office, ter, call 631-654-4700, ext. 200. 6-12, will play video and board games at Monday, January 6 6:15 p.m. Visit www.southcountry.org for the Carnegie Library Teen Center, 6-8 p.m. Zine Teens – Teens, grades 6-12, will cre- changes or updates. Bellport Beach Property Owners – The To register, call 631-438-3290. ate, design, and produce their own Zine at Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library Teen Center, 3-4:30 p.m. VFW Hall on Dunton Ave. To register, call 631-438-3290. Thursday, January 9 Thursday Afternoon Movie – The South Country Library will be showing “The Gold-
career goals, using search engines, writing Baby Pantry – The Christ Episcopal Church in it www.patchoguearts.org/pac-education-pro- Of Note … resumes and cover letters, and improving Bellport provides baby necessities to families gram/. Casting Call – Playcrafters Theatre Company interview skills. Available by appointment only, in need. Food pantry also available. Open the will hold open auditions for its spring 2020 days, evenings, and the third Saturday of each last Thursday of every month, 11 a.m. Reser- Patchogue Arts Council Photographers production of “The Fox on the Fairway,” on month. Call 631-451-6147. vations are a must. Call 631-286-0299 for an Group meets on the second Wednesday each Monday, Jan. 20 and Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the appointment. Donations welcome. month at 7:30 p.m. at the BrickHouse Brew- Boys & Girls Club of Bellport, 7:30 p.m. For Cupboard Cleaning – The Long Island Council ery, 67 East Main St., Patchogue. Visit www. further information, visit www.Bellport-Play- of Churches invites you to clear out all those Friends & Family Support – Family Service PatchogueArts.org/Photographers-Group for crafters.com or call 631-748-7863. edible items on your shelves, and in your cab- League group offers support to anyone over information. inets, that you aren’t going to eat and donate the age of 18 coping with someone close to Little Neck Run Closed – Recent observa- them to your local emergency food pantry. Call them who is abusing drugs or alcohol. Group Daytime Counseling – Colonial Youth and tions by the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge 631-727-2210 for more information. meets Wednesdays at 1235 Montauk Hwy., Family has openings for children, adolescents, of Bald Eagles at the nest site near Little Mastic, 6 p.m. Call Joan Stong at 631-772- adults and couples. Most insurance accepted. Neck Run has prompted a seasonal closure Card Players – Play cards at New Village Rec 3218. Call 631-281-4461 for more information. to public access. For more information, call Center in Centereach, Mondays, Tuesday and 631-286-0485 or visit www.fws.gov/refuge/ Fridays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. For information, Bereavement Group – Family Service League Community Help – The Patchogue-Medford wertheim. call 631-732-2332. group offers support to adults who have lost a Library offers free help in many areas. For loved one to drug or alcohol addiction. Group computers and career counseling, call 631- St. Paul’s Thrift Shop – The shop at 31 Rider Retired Volunteer Firefighters – The New meets Thursdays at 338 Blanco Drive, Mastic 654-4700, ext. 220. For bilingual immigration Ave., Patchogue, will be closed for the holi- York Volunteer Firefighters Association seeks Beach, 5 p.m. Call Donna Altonji at 631-874- counseling, call 631-654-4700, ext. 228. days until Friday, Jan. 3. All Christmas decora- new members to stay connected with the 1318. tions will be 50 percent off. Donations gladly companies and firefighters with whom they Career Counseling – Offered by the Pat-Med accepted during business hours, Monday, served. Yearly dues, $25. For membership Thrift Shop Grand Opening – New “Nearly Library on Monday evenings, by appointment Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call information, call 518-459-6332 or visit www. Immaculate” Thrift Shop at Mary Immaculate only. Call 631-654-4700, ext. 248 for infor- 631-307-9154. nyrvfa.com. Church on the corner of Maple St. and Browns mation. Ln., Bellport. Open Fridays and Saturdays, 10 Doll Show – The Patchogue Doll Fanciers Club Adult Respite Program – Caring for a senior a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thrift Shop – The Basement Boutique located will host its annual Doll Show and Sale on adult? Need some time off to relax, to run in the basement of St. Joseph the Worker RC Jan. 12, 2020 at the Radisson Hotel in Haup- errands, or spend time with family or friends? Veteran Support – Boots on the Ground Church, at the corners of Atlantic and Narra- pauge, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: Adults, Parker Jewish Institute, located at Temple holds a diversity of weekly support programs gansett avenues in East Patchogue, offers for $7; seniors, $6; children ages 12 and under, Beth El, has a new mobile respite program, at the Veteran Activity Center, 2184 Pond sale lightly used clothing, accessories, dishes, free. A portion of the proceeds will be donated Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. Rd., Ronkonkoma. Monetary donations for glassware, knickknacks, linens, other house- to charities. Call Mary at 631-981-9332. to noon, open to all. Call 718-289-2102. programs as well as care-package items, hold items, books and games. Hours are Fri., like canned foods, socks and underwear, are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to noon; and Official Passport Facility – Patchogue-Med- Historical Society Museum – The Greater needed. Visit www.bootsonthegroundny.com Sun., 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are ford Library is now able to process applica- Patchogue Historical Society museum is locat- for meeting information and donation details. needed to assist with the sorting, pricing tions for passports. For complete information ed in the lower level of Patchogue-Medford and sale of items during the days and times or to make an appointment, call the library at Library’s Carnegie Library at 160 W. Main St., War on Want Project – Help fight global pov- posted above. Contact the parish office at 631-654-4700, ext. 213. Patchogue. Hours are Friday and Saturday, erty by getting involved with a project aimed 631-286-9133 if you can spare a few hours. noon to 3 p.m. Wanted: Photos and memories to raise funds and awareness of poor families Parent Leadership Initiative – PLI is a com- from Patchogue’s past. To contact the society, in northeast Brazil. To learn more about the Seniors – RSVP helps match volunteer adults munity network empowering parent advocates find them on Facebook, email gphsociety@ project, visit www.waronwant.org. 55+ with local organizations that need help. To for children. Evening weekly meetings held in yahoo.com or call 631-804-9269. find out what opportunities exist, call 631-979- Brookhaven Township. For more information, Grief Support Group – The Neighborhood 9490, ext. 11 or visit www.rsvpsuffolk.org. call 631-462-0303 or visit www.childcaresuf- Domestic Violence – Is a loved one attack- House is taking registration for 8-week support folk.org/parentleadership. ing you physically, verbally or emotionally? groups for children, teens and adults. Groups County Pass Discount for Veterans – Veterans Contact the L.I. Against Domestic Violence for those grieving traumatic loss relating to sui- can purchase a Suffolk County Green Key Card Brookhaven Veterans – Those needing infor- 24-hour hotline: 631-666-8833. Tell them, cide or drug overdose provided. Services are at a reduced rate with state driver’s license mation regarding VA issues and benefits they’ll listen. For more information, visit www. facilitated by licensed mental health profes- and 2 additional proofs of residency. For more can call William Rodriguez at Town Hall at liadv.org. sionals and offered in Riverhead and Sayville, information, visit www.suffolkcountyny.gov. 631-451-6574 or email william.rodriguez@ throughout the year, free of charge. Call 631- suffolkcountyny.gov. Volunteers Needed – Suffolk County Helen 589-0055 or email [email protected]. Lupus Support – The Lupus Alliance of Long Keller Services seeks individuals to visit Island/Queens free support group meets once Free Foreclosure Prevention Counseling – homebound blind, elderly people. Read mail, Crime Victim Support – The Crime Victims a month on Tuesday evenings at St. Catherine Long Island Housing Services Inc. will set socialize and provide transportation to the Center at Parents for Megan’s Law provides of Sienna. To register, view schedule of topics, you up with a HUD-approved counselor who store or the doctor. For more information, call support services to all child and adult victims and find other meeting locations, visit www. will help you explore available programs. Visit 631-424-0022, ext. 8015. of crime and their non-offending family mem- lupusliqueens.org/programs/supportgroups. www.liFairHousing.org or call 631-567-5111, bers in Suffolk County. Services are offered ext. 383 for more information. Donation Station – Ongoing collections at Pat- at no cost and include short- and long-term Reporting Power Outages – Call PSEG at 1-800- chogue-Medford Library of towels, blankets, counseling, court advocacy and referrals for 490-0075, text “OUT” to PSEGLI (773454) or Every Kid in a Park – As part of this nation- sheets and paper towels for local animal shel- concrete services. Sex-offender non-compli- visit www.psegliny.com/stormcenter. For more al initiative, fourth grade students can visit ters. Bring donations to the Children’s Dept. ance and other tips can be reported via the storm related news, go to www.brookhaven. www.everykidinapark.gov to play a game and For information, call 631-654-4700, ext. 261. agency website. Call 631-689-2672 or visit org. access their free Park pass. 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