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Sachem Student Performs On Broadway Lauren Laureano, a ninth grader at Sachem High School North, has won the opportunity of a lifetime to perform on Broadway opposite Tony Award win-ner Sutton Foster during the September 19, 2009 performance of Shrek the Musical. Lauren is the win-ner of the national “Not Your Ordinary Princess” competition, sponsored by Nick.com. The competition sought two young ladies to fi ll the roles of Teen Fiona and Young Fiona, younger versions of the main character Princess Fiona, played by Sutton Fos-ter. Lauren, age 14, will play Teen Fiona and sing “I Know It’s Today” on stage during the 8:00 pm performance on September 19.

Local Students Wins Scholarship Wal-mart Foundation Awards $3,000 In ScholarshipRetailer’s foundation continues commitment to education; eases fi nancial concerns for nearly 2,700 deserving high school studentsBENTONVILLE, Ark. , -- To offset rising tuition costs, the Wal-Mart Foundation will award $30,000 in academic scholarships to help ease fi -nancial concerns for ten college-bound Long Island students. Each student will receive a $3,000 Sam Walton Community Scholarship to use toward tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board for the 2009-2010 academic year. Our local winners are Eric Mlodzinski of Holbrookand Breanna Eng, Holtsville Part of $8 million that the Wal-Mart Foundation gave nationally to college-bound students, the scholarships awarded on Long Island hold an added importance this year when higher education endowments are shrink-ing and states are cutting back on appropriations. Even more, colleges are dealing with decreased funding this year and requests for fi nancial aid are expected to grow by 20 percent, according to the National Association of College and University Business Offi cers. The recipients of the scholarships are students across the country who have excellent academic scores, have shown fi nancial need and are in-volved in their communities. This year’s scholarship recipients are from all 50 states, Washington , D.C. and Puerto Rico .

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The Get Up TourHigh School North Hosts Xbox 360 Get Up Tour

A strong message about the dangers of tobacco use was presented to the students of Sa-chem High School North on Thursday, September 24. The building welcomed “The Xbox 360 Get Up Tour,” featuring fi ve world-class athletes in the areas of BMX, in-line skating

Sachem High School North students watch as BMX, in-line skating and skateboarding athletes perform on a portable half pipe.

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Gigantic Book Sale!The Friends of Sachem Library are holding a spectacular Fall Book Sale. We’ll have thousands of great books for sale!!! Saturday, October 17th - Friends Only from 10:00 a.m. to 12 Noon - All Patrons from 12 Noon to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 18th from 12 Noon to 3:00 p.m. Community Rooms A & B, Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook. For information please call 631-588-5024. Love a Mystery ???????? We will be having a special sale on “Mystery Boxes”. You may purchase a sealed box of books for $5.00. You will know what type of books are in these sealed boxes but not the titles. You will not be able to look into the boxes before your purchase. Your sealed box will be brought out to your car for you to take home and enjoy.

Monthly MeetingThe Friends of Sachem Library will hold its monthly meeting at Sachem Public Li-brary, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook on Thursday October 8th at 10:30 a.m. in Community Room A (downstairs). New members welcome. For information call 631-588-5024.

Islip gets a Recycling A+Second consecutive year program receives highest marks on Long IslandIslip, NY – Islip Town Supervisor Phil Nolan recently announced that the Town of Islip has received an A+ for its recycling program in the Citizens Campaign for the Environ-ment annual report card. Last year Islip was the only town on Long Island to receive an A and this year it is one of only three towns to receive an A+. “I am proud to offer an outstanding recycling program, but more importantly I am proud of our residents for taking advantage of it and doing their part to reduce waste,” said Supervisor Nolan. “This A+ shows that when it comes to the environment, Islip Town continues to lead by example.” The Town of Islip made a few important additions to its already extensive recycling program to help maintain its high marks: • A permanent facility was opened to accept household hazardous waste year-round. • The first Long Island curbside e-waste pick-up program continued its success, collect-ing over 100,000 pounds of e-waste. • Recycling education material is now printed in Spanish, as well as English.• The Town is working to provide grants to schools to fund recycling programs. Islip Town Councilman Chris Bodkin visited the Multi-Purpose Recycling Center on the day the report card was released to give members of the media a tour of the facil-ity. “With the help of this facility, Islip Town was able to remove 31 million pounds of recyclables from the waste stream,” said Councilman Bodkin. To view Citizens Campaign for the Environment’s recycling report card for all the towns across Long Island, visit www.citizenscampaign.org. To contact the Town of Islip about recycling in your area, please contact the Department of Environmental Control at 224-5460.

A fly enters a room, sees an opening it can escape thru and soars in its direction - only to slam against a window pane. The fly doesn’t know the difference between “inside and outside”, so in futility, it tries to fly thru the glass, continuously attempting to gain access to the other side. The fly tries harder and harder and seems very determined to get out.Unfortunately it’s effort is hopeless – no matter how hard the fly tries to escape, its survival is doomed – if only the fly had enough sense to turn it’s head it would see a per-fect escape route – there’s an open door about two feet away. Why doesn’t the fly change what its doing and soar to freedom?Sometimes trying harder doesn’t workSometimes trying harder just gets us stuck in a rut.Sometimes we need to climb out of the rut and change the way we do things.Sometimes all that’s needed is something radically different.If the same negative results are obtained over and over again, then maybe the route to obtain the end results needs to be changed.Change, can be difficult – uncomfortable. However, being uncomfortable provokes thought, which in turn can lead to comfort.Every day is a new beginning- filled with change. One day it rains and the next the sun shines - I adapt to the change in weather but resist change in my daily routine.I follow the same pattern every morning and feel that I can’t alter the routine -then BAM! - the alarm doesn’t ring one morning and guess-what? Something happens to wake me almost at the same time as usual – I race thru the house and still manage to catch my train……Hey, I guess I “turned my head and saw the open door” and then it dawns on me and I realize that something changed and I survived…..WOW.It’s good to have routines.It’s good to try hard, but don’t resist change – don’t get caught in a rut – be open to new experiences.Remember to work hard and play even harder – go with the flow. You might end up in a better place and if not learn from the experience and use it to grow and prepare for the next change – oh yeah – it’s coming.Live well – laugh often – love much.Happy Living!!!!!!!

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Sayville Library ProgramsGallery Exhibit: Joan O’Sullivan LengyelThe Magic of Main Street MoviesOctober 2009Joan O’Sullivan Lengyel will exhibit The Magic of Main Street Movies, a collection of paintings and drawings featuring American cinema architecture at Sachem Public Library during the month of October in the Gallery located in the Lower Lobby. An art-ists reception will be held on Saturday, October 3 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Joan O’Sullivan Lengyel has had a passionate love affair with art, film, history, and travel. In this exhibit, Ms. Lengyel expresses her enthusiasm for the architecture of classic American cinema. Her works, presented in pen, pencil and pastels, reflect the days of the marquee and the sense of community that was created by these buildings while capturing the excitement of the movie-going experience.In addition to the main gallery, the display case will exhibit small pen & ink drawings by Dorothy Sarrubbo.

They Came by Ship: The Stories of the Calitrani Immigrants in America

Tuesday, October 6 7:00 p.m.As part of Sachem Library’s celebration of Italian American Heritage Month, Mario Toglia will share the story of how descendents of immigrants originating in the Italian town of Calitri came together to preserve their heritage at the Library on October 6 at 7:00 p.m.This cultural restoration project encompassed five years of research, promoted a power-ful sense of historical responsibility and compelled the group to share its extensive material in the newly published book, They Came by Ship. These Italian-Americans were encouraged to retrace traditions, remember and exchange experiences, recipes and familiar expressions all resulting in new friendships and the discovery of distant rela-tives. Book sale and signing will follow the presentation.

The Art EncounterWednesdays, October 7, 14, 21 and 28 11:00 a.m.Strengthen your creative skills in The Art Encounter at Sachem Public Library on Wednesdays in October at 11:00 a.m. Do you have a desire to fulfill your passion for art? Artist Jack Dean leads this weekly gathering of art enthusiasts. Work in your favorite media, share ideas and learn new techniques in a relaxed atmosphere. Bring your supplies and a work-in-progress, or start something new and have fun as you allow your creative energy to flow!

Italian Cooking with Master Chef Marco BarrilaWednesday, October 76:00 p.m.As part of Sachem Library’s celebration of Italian American Heritage Month, Chef Marco will prepare and demonstrate the art of making Arancini Messinesi at the Li-brary on October 7 at 6:00 p.m.During this demonstration you will learn how to prepare Arancini two ways: traditional Arancini with ragu (meat sauce) and peas, and Arancini with butter, mozzarella, mort-adella and besciamella. This dish is perhaps the best known of all Sicilian specialties incorporating the Arab influence of rice and saffron, the French for the ragout, the Spanish tomatoes and, before that, the Greek with fresh, soft cheeses. A tasting will fol-low the demonstration. There is a $10 fee to attend this program.

17th Century Baroque: Demons, Witches and the GrotesqueThursday, October 84:00 p.m.Stony Brook University instructor Danielle Lenhard returns to Sachem Public Library on October 8 at 4:00 p.m. with a look at 17th century baroque. This month Ms. Lenhard will examine various forms of lowlife imagery in 17th century Italy and how they may have functioned as a kind of anti-classical classical. Lowlife imagery, ranging from naturalistic genre scenes of peasants and laborers to the fantastical depiction of dragons and witchcraft, departed from the esteemed illustra-tions of historical and Biblical scenes, but proved wildly popular. While these genres

were seen as academically inferior, the representation of the grotesque provided artists with a means to show off their creative and even critical abilities.

Foxtrot Dance LessonsFriday, October 97:30 p.m.Dance instructors Victor Goldman and Carolyn Schwartz will get you moving to the Foxtrot at Sachem Public Library on October 9 at 7:30 p.m.The Foxtrot remains the most popular social dance in the world today enjoyed by all age groups for its ease of movement and smooth style. The dance originated in 1913 when a vaudeville performer by the name of Harry Fox performed a little “trot” which appealed to the social dance teachers in New York. Foxtrot music is played by most social dance orchestras and is one of the easiest dances to learn. Victor Goldman and Carolyn Schwartz will teach you the simple steps that will improve your confidence on the dance floor, so you can relax and enjoy the party. Come alone or with a partner.

POE, TIMES TWOSunday, October 11 2:00 p.m.North Shore Theatre Group proudly presents actor Greg Oliver Bodine in twin tales of mystery, murder and …mortar at Sachem Public Library on October 11 at 2:00 p.m. This double-bill of short, one-man plays is adapted from two classic stories of mystery and horror, The Cask of Amontillado and The Black Cat, by Edgar Allan Poe. One ac-tor- two classic horror stories! In The Cask of Amontillado a Venetian nobleman narrates a chilling tale of revenge in-volving his friend, Fortunato, against whom he has carried a grudge for an offense that is never fully explained -- an altogether sinister tale of one man’s thirst for vengeance, born from arrogance and jealousy!

In The Black Cat A condemned man speaks from his prison cell on the night before he is to be executed for the brutal murder of his wife -- Poe’s masterful study of domestic violence, guilt and one man’s descent into madness … a journey that illustrates the ability of the human mind to observe and comment on its own destruction, without be-ing able to stop it.

Block of the MonthTuesday, October 13 1:00 p.m.If you know the knit and purl stitches, then you have what it takes to join in the fun of this new program at Sachem Public Library on October 13 at 1:00 p.m.Each month Marion Reiter will introduce a new stitch with which you will create a finished block. This month’s stitch will be the cable stitch. Register early; seating is limited. The fee for this program is $7.00 plus a materials list which can be obtained at the Welcome Desk.

Giuseppe Verdi’s La TraviataTuesday, October 13 2:00 p.m.As part of Sachem Library’s celebration of Italian American Heritage Month, Dr. Karisa Werdon, oboist, lecturer and music instructor will present an interactive presen-tation on Verdi’s La Traviata at the Library on October 13 at 2:00 p.m. Explore the dramatic plot of La Traviata and learn how Verdi used his compositional talent to enhance the original novel, La Dame Aux Camélias. You will hear key arias from the opera, discuss Verdi’s musical techniques, and be given a chance to “act through” a scene in the opera. No singing required!

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attend a book discussion series to be held at the Sachem Public Library from Sep-tember, 2009 through June, 2010. This month’s book, To the Gates of Richmond: the Peninsula Campaign by Stephen W. Sears, will be discussed on October 26 at 3:00 p.m. In March of 1862, George McClellan led the Army of the Potomoc in an invasion of Virginia known as the Peninsula Campaign that was to destroy the Confederacy and end the Civil War. Instead, he destroyed his reputation and helped to establish the leg-end of Robert E. Lee. Copies of this book are available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone is welcome to join in on the conversation. This group can be attended every month or individually as a particular title appeals to you.

The Dead Relatives Club: Genealogy 101 Monday, October 267:00 p.m.Dig up your past with the Dead Relatives Club Genealogy Group at Sachem Public Library on the last Monday of each month. This month’s gathering will be held on October 26 at 7:00 p.m. Get started on a new hobby this fall: Learn the basics of tracing your relatives in this introduction to the addictive pastime of genealogy. You’ll discover where to start, how to stay organized and the resources available for your search. You can also exchange ideas and progress reports with other hobbyists while you experience the fun of climb-ing your family tree.

Verse in PersonTuesday, October 27 7:00 p.m.Celebrate poetry at Sachem Public Library on the last Tuesday of each month. This month’s reading will be held on October 27 at 7:00 p.m.Each month a guest poet presents a reading after which the audience is encouraged to share original works at an open mic. This month’s guest poet will be Richard Bronson. Mr. Bronson is on the editorial board of Xanadu, the literary journal of the Long Island Poetry Collective, and has facilitated its work-shop at the Huntington Library for more than a dozen years. He is also a board member of the Walt Whit-man Birthplace Association and has won the 2003 poetry prize of the American College of Physicians. Mr. Bronson will be available for a book signing fol-lowing the reading. Special thanks to Jeanette Klim-szewski and Mankh, members of the Performance Poets Association, for co-hosting this series.

Meet the Filmmaker: Marino AmorusoPride & Passion: The Italians in AmericaWednesday, October 28 1:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.As part of Sachem Library’s celebration of Italian American Heritage Month, Long Island native, Marino Amoruso, will present his film, Pride & Passion: The Italians in America at the Library on October 28 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.One of the most complete, definitive and en-tertaining films ever done on the history of the Italian people in America. A landmark PBS Spe-cial Presentation, Pride and Passion examines the monumental accomplishments and contribu-tions of the Italian people in this nation and, in-deed, around the world. It includes the moving and critically-acclaimed prologue Growing Up Italian. Special guest stars include Robert Log-gia, Tom Lasorda, Joe Paterno, Pat Cooper, Joe Torre and many more. (2008) (NR:1:54) Book Discussion: Washington Square

Wednesday, October 287:00 p.m.The Sachem Library Book Discussion Group led by Helen Harris will be discussing, Washington Square, by Henry James on October 28 at 7:00 p.m. Catherine Sloper lives with her widowed aunt and physician father in New York City’s fashionable Washington Square district. Her courtship with Morris Townsend becomes a point of contention between Catherine and her father and her love and loyalty are torn between the two men.Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone is welcome to join in on the conversation. This group can be attended every month or individually as a particular title appeals to you.

Garden Thyme: Table Top GardensMonday, October 197:00 p.m.Join other gardeners at Sachem Public Library on October 19 at 7:00 p.m. and learn to create a table top garden you can enjoy all winter long.With autumn here and winter on the way, it’s time to think about gardening indoors. Using a variety of plants, containers and hardscape materials, you’ll learn a new way to create great in-home gardens.

Great Decisions Discussion Series:CUBA AFTER CASTROMonday, October 19 7:00 p.m.Sachem resident and long-time Great Decisions participant Peter Hanson, will lead this monthly discussion series of current global hot topics at Sachem Public Library on October 19 at 7:00 p.m.On January 1, 2009, the Cuban Revolution marked its 50th anniversary. Cuba today is torn between socialism and capitalism. With the Castro era coming to an end, what is the next step for Cuba? Will U.S. policy change any time soon? Great Decisions, a national, civic-education program on U.S. foreign policy and international issues, is sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association.Copies of an essay based on this month’s discussion topic are available at the Circula-tion Desk.

Flu ShotsTuesday, October 2010:00 a.m. - NoonNurses from the Suffolk County Department of Health Services will administer flu and pneumonia shots to persons over 18 years of age, on a walk-in basis at Sachem Public Library on October 20 from 10:00 a.m. to noon.Vaccines are free to Medicare and Medicaid recipients (HMO’s and HMO Medicare/Medicaid plans are not accepted). For others the charge is $39 for the flu shot and $55 for the pneumonia shot. Checks are payable to SCDHS (Suffolk County Department of Health Services). Cash will not be accepted. For additional information, please call the Welcome Desk.

Medieval and Renaissance Treasures of Tuscany and UmbriaWednesday, October 21, 2:00 p.m. and Monday, October 26, 7:00 p.m.As part of Sachem Library’s celebration of Italian American Heritage Month, Com-munity Services staff member, Anne Marie Tognella, narrates a video presentation from her recent tour to Tuscany and Umbria, Italy at the Library on Octo-ber 21 at 2:00 p.m. and October 26 at 7:00 p.m.View the beautiful scenery of medi-eval hill towns located in Tuscany, Umbria and other local regions. In this video you will see how medieval castles, rolling hills, and colorful vine-yards decorate one of the most varied landscapes in Italy.

Indian CookingWednesday, October 217:00 p.m.Discover the diversity of Indian cook-ing as Penn Hongthong shares a vari-ety of dishes and cooking techniques at Sachem Public Library on October 21 at 7:00 p.m.Both subtle and flavorful, Indian cuisine is rich in the use of vegetables and spices grown across the Indian subcontinent. During this demonstra-tion you will learn the recipes and cooking techniques to make the most of these entic-ing and healthy ingredients.

A New Book Discussion Series America’s Crisis: Abraham Lincoln and the Civil WarMonday, October 26 3:00 p.m.To commemorate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, you are invited to

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including Xbox 360, the U.S. Marines, and the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, set-up interactive stations throughout the site. Students were able to try new Xbox games, compete in chin-up challenges and more. The students learned a great deal, won terrific prizes and were treated to one amazing show, all in the span of one class period. High School North would like

to pay special thanks to Mr. Jose Cruz, Mrs. Lori Hewlett and the health teachers for presenting an enjoyable, educational experience.

Local CEO Leads WalkFuture Tech CEO Bob Venero Named Corporate Chair of JDRF Walk to Cure DiabetesHOLBROOK, NY – Future Tech Enterprise, Inc. has announced that Bob Venero, president and CEO, has been named Corporate Chair for the October 4, 2009 JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes. This walk, one of three Long Island walks to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, will be held at Belmont Lake State Park and will feature Mr. Venero lead-ing the pack on his Segway® Personal Transporter. In addition to serving as Silver Sponsor of the Walk, Future Tech (www.ftei.com) is committed to having a large walk team comprised on employees and their families. Future Tech has already raised more than $17,000 for JDRF through the event “Change for Change,” which rallied the local community to donate their spare change to the cause. Future Tech has also committed $10,000 in computer hardware and software, which will help JDRF continue its research and outreach efforts. “I’m honored that JDRF asked me to chair the October 4th walk,” said Mr. Venero. “This cause is something that is close to my heart, and JDRF is an organization that I am proud to support. Everyone at Future Tech is rallying to help them continue their mission to help children afflicted with the disease and to help them live long, healthy lives.” Anyone interested in contributing to the JDRF walk can contact Catherine Calame, director of marketing for Future Tech, at 631.472.5500; or visit the JDRF Web site at www.jdrf.com.

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TURNING 50 REALLY STINKS PART IIBy Alden Gardener Have I ever mentioned that I had turned 50 this past March? Truthfully, it’s been pretty rough; I’ve never, ever obsessed over my age; it is whatever your birth certificate says it is. However, turning 50 really does stink. I know, I know; I have my health, a nice family, etc…all of those things are thankfully true. Technically, it’s all good, but “50” represents something, well, old. I’m vintage or near-vintage; Antiquated, you might say. Ugh. Suddenly, I’ve become an “old guy”. My hair has gone completely gray and al-though I still feel as cool as ever, my aging exterior is betraying me and my inner cool-ness. On a recent trip to upstate N.Y., my family, some friends, and I took a white water rafting trip on Scanandaga Lake. Our guide, JD, an older, experienced looking gentle-man gave each of our group a nickname. My wife was appropriately named “Mom”, my daughter became “Sweet Pea”, and I was affectionately referred to as “Gramps”. Are you kidding me, dude? As it turns out, JD was actually 71 years old. Nice. Just recently, an old girl friend from high school “friended” me on Facebook. Actually, it was pretty cool to hear from her after to probably close to 30 years. Her big news: She’s a grandmother! Oh my! Now, I wish her and her family all of the best, but come on. One of my first girlfriends is a nana now? This can’t be happening. Bobbie, a co-worker of mine is a very nice lady somewhere in her late 50’s and her husband is a retired gentleman I would guess in his mid 60’s. She told me a story about her husband and his friends attending an event at their local senior center. One of the guys had his 14 year old grand daughter with him, and the senior center director denied the child access because the center is only to be used by people 55 and older. “That’s outrageous! Unbelievable!” I exclaimed. “Yes, they should have allowed the kid to stay with her grandfather” she replied. “No” I said. “It’s unbelievable that I’m only 5 years away from having access to a senior center! What the frig?!” In addition to those horror stories, I was recently told to “____________ off, old man!” by a nice young lady at Yankee Stadium. I’m not even sure of how I offended her, but it’s not the “___________ off” part of what she said that upset me, if you get what I’m saying. Frankly, all of this “old man” stuff is getting a little stale now, so I’ve concluded that it there doesn’t seem to be much that I can do about it. I have to keep my head held high, maintain my dignity (and my inner coolness), stop whining once and for all, and carry on. I always believed that I would age gracefully; I just never thought that I would have to do it so soon.

Our Home Town SoldiersLegislator Lindsay Salutes Returning Soldier Legislator William Lindsay presented a proclamation to his nephew, Sergeant Robert Hummel. The Legislator praised this Long Island Solider, of the 101st airborne division, for his service in the armed forces over the last four years. Sgt. Hummel was deployed in Iraq for 18 months and received the Purple Heart and Medal of Valor during his service. We must remember to thank the members of our armed services, who place themselves in harms way to ensure our way of life.

Kids Above 95%Sachem High School East Students Recognized for Outstanding PSAT Scores Sachem High School East Principal Rory Manning has announced that five students have been named “Commended Students” by the National Merit Program. Congratula-tions to Michael Dougherty, Brittany Lattanza, Joanna Maroney, Timothy Miller and Aditya Ramesh, whose scores on the 2008 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholar-ship Qualifying Test place them among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students across the nation. “It is an honor for any student to be designated as a Commended Student, but we also know that this honor is the result of many years of hard work, dedication, and commit-ment to their academic stud-ies,” praised Rory Manning. The Preliminary SAT/Na-tional Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a nationwide competition for recognition and awards conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The exam is conducted each October, and the fifty-thousand highest scorers were identified in April for further consideration. Sixteen thousand of the highest performing students were designated semifinalists on a state representational level and the remaining thirty-four thousand high performers were designated Commended Students. These students will be recognized for their achievements at an upcoming Sachem Board of Education meeting. Congratulations to Michael, Brittany, Joanna, Timothy and Aditya and their families.

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down from a family member. In most cases; toys, dolls, cars and stuffed animals were the only indications that a little one resided there. Stereotypes such as pink for girls, blue for boys, took over. Not a lot of creativ-ity there???? Why is the décor of your child’s room so very important? What are the key factors in pulling a decorating project together like this? Age, personality, interests, room activities and scale are the chal-lenge. Adults utilize every room in the house for different purposes. Kids are given one single room to pack most of their living in. They sleep, lis-ten to music, use the computer, study, watch television, play

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Scale plays a huge role in helping a tot to keep organized and neat. Children dis-cover much of the world by touch, so, they make messes. Big messes. They endanger themselves by climbing to reach what they want. Imagine yourself being very small with tiny hands. If a book shelf, draw or toy is low and easy to access, a small one can grab it and put it away. Kids should be able to hang up their own clothes, sit in a chair their size and see their collections at eye level. Furniture too large and tall is overwhelming. Little ones like to look at their stuff. Keep their possessions visible. Sparse décor can give off a feeling of loneliness. January and February will be focusing on kids; safety tips, dealing with allergies and other helpful tips. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at interiorxl@optonline.net.

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DEATH BY SHOUTBy C. Peper-Goldsmith The nip in the air reminds me that Summer is over. I’m not sorry; it will be back next year and maybe it will bring a drier June. Meanwhile, the weather is perfect for leisure-time walking, biking, or just sitting on the front stoop. It was during that last activity that I first noticed the neat mounds of sandy soil in among the bricks. Uh-oh… Real estate sales wisdom teaches us that a house is “sold” to a buyer even before he walks in the front door. One of the things I liked about our place the moment I saw it was the path that led to the entrance. I liked the worn uneven bricks. It was one of the quaint features that sold me on this townhouse, and once we had moved in we put a bench in front and made a little courtyard with pots of flowers. Very French, I thought. But the bricks were collapsing and the front entrance walk was like a smile with very crooked teeth.. Then I noticed that those innocent-looking little ants that dug earth. one grain at a time. and piled it up so neatly within the spaces between the bricks, were growing more numerous I enjoyed watching them at work. They were so industrious. I had read somewhere that each little ant has its place in the group and a job to do. Some dig and carry. Others run out - to the food store I imagine, and carry food back to their underground home; dead bugs, bees, a crumb. Their activities were so much fun to watch that I started naming the little fellows. They weren’t all over the kitchen counter, so what was the harm, I reasoned.But one day I noticed that some of the pretty old bricks were sinking into the softening earth. as the ants kept happily digging away. They were busy building their little com-munity – a co-op, maybe. Then one day I tripped on a loose brick and nearly fell. It was the moment of truth: I needed to find a compassionate way to persuade the ants to move. Spraying with some noxious pesticide was out of the question. The stuff is horrible and should be banned forever. I had to find something else.. I scouted the shelf in the laundry room. Clorox wouldn’t do because I can’t stand the smell and it would probably kill them. Maybe a little spritz of Shout would do the trick. They would leave rather than drown in the gooey stuff, but it wouldn’t kill them. Or maybe a few dabs down the tunnels of Superior Moisturizing Foot Cream. In the end (so to speak) I dribbled Shout down the ant holes. It worked. They went away. And they were clean. A year passed. The bricks unfortunately were really a mess and a family of little ants moved back in. Something drastic had to be done. So we saved up for a new walkway – a really nice one. Paving blocks. Tight fitting. Beautiful design. So tight fitting that we were sure not even a teensy-weensy little aunt couldn’t fit between them, let alone bring the hard-packed sand up one grain at a time. We were wrong. Only this time the little rascals are tunneling up in between the new and very pricey paving stones in our walkway. Aren’t they cute?

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THURSDAYSFamous Oldies Groups

FRIDAYS5PM Acoustic Music9PM DJ Richie Rich

SATURDAYSGreat Party Bands

SUNDAYSLive Afternoon Reggae

LUNCH WITH USInside or Out?

COme by bOatFree Docking available.

RESERvATIoNS ALWAYSREcommENDED

moNDAYKids pay 5¢ per lb. that they weigh

TUESDAY2 Pound Tuesday - 2 Lobsters with the works $29.95

WEDNESDAYPrime Rib Nite

THURSDAY3 Pound Thursdays! 3 Lobsters $39.95

FRIDAYThe Happiest Hours on Long Island

SATURDAYGreat Fish & Steak Specials

SUNDAY“New” Brunch Menu from 11AM-2PM

moNDAY

food SpeCIaLS

ALWAYS

WEDNESDAYSHowie Seal Band

THURSDAYSFamous Oldies Groups

ALWAYS2 Pound Tuesday - 2 Lobsters with the works $29.95

food

JimmyBuffettMusic

tuesDays

reservations aLWaYs recommended “…cause we have great food!”

TUESDAYS FRIDAYSMUSIC LINe-Up

REcommENDEDNews of our food is spreading beyond

Suffolk County … so call ahead!

Enjoy All Week

BassTournament

Columbus Day

October 12Stop in for

a Flyer

Serving the community

for 4 generations

Sunday Brunch 12-3PM

Serving Lunch Tuesday-Sunday at 12 • Dinner Starts at 4:30

Mickey Felice’s 411 West Main StreetPatchogue, ny 11772

(631) 289-1700

Catering Menu/Facility Available

Mickey Felice’s

Thursday:BBQ ribs & Prime rib

Wednesday:Seafood night

Steaks • Italian • Seafood • American • Continental

SundaysFootball

$3 Beer $5 Wingsand Sliders

HAppy Hour

HAppy HourTuesday - Friday

4-7pMDrinks/

Bar Appetizers

1/2 price

Burger night$12.95

Includes a pint of beer

Tuesday:

Live MusicFriday or Saturday

Music Line-Up Month of OctoberTommy Maxwell • Sofa Kings

Marty Kenna • Broke Down Blues

Halloween Party 10/31

Goulish Drinks and Costume prizes

Octoberfest - G erman Spec ials