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Ask the Attorney is a monthly column which allows readers to have their
legal questions answered by qualified attorneys. You may submit your questions via email or call the number listed below for immediate answers. All
inquiries are confidential and free. The names of those submitting questions
are changed to ensure anonymity.
Q: Dear Attorney:
I have a tenant who hasn’t paid me rent for five months.
I went to an attorney to start an eviction but I just received
a letter that the tenant filed for bankruptcy. My attorney
says I can’t file the eviction now and that I may not get the
back rent I’m owed. Is there anything I can do to get the
tenant out and collect the money that I’m owed? - Ann
A: Dear Ann:
The answers to your questions are yes and maybe. You
didn’t indicate in your letter what chapter of bankruptcy the
tenant filed. However, whether you’re dealing with a
Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, there is an automatic
stay in effect which prevents you from starting the eviction
proceeding while the bankruptcy case is pending. If your
tenant filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you can either wait until
the case is closed and then start the eviction proceeding or
you can make a motion to the bankruptcy court for permission to lift the stay and proceed immediately. However, you
will have to pay an attorney to make the motion and since a
typical Chapter 7 case only takes about three months to be
discharged and closed, it may make more sense to just wait
until the end of the case. With respect to the rent that you
are owed, that debt will likely be wiped out in the Chapter 7,
so although you will still be able to evict the tenant, you
probably will not be able to get a money judgment for the
back rent. The one exception may be if there are nonexempt
assets belonging to the tenant that the Chapter 7 trustee is
liquidating. In that case, you would be notified by the trustee
to file a proof of claim for the amount you are owed and you
may receive some money. Similarly, if the tenant filed a
Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you will have the opportunity to file
a proof of claim and possibly collect the back money as well
as the go-forward rent payments. Feel free to contact my
office to discuss your rights and remedies further.
Q:
Dear Attorney:
My fiancé and I have been together for many years. We
own a house together and have joint credit cards. We are
struggling financially and are considering bankruptcy. Can
we file a bankruptcy case together since we have joint
debts? - Barb
A: Dear Barb:
Unfortunately, no. While you can both file for bankruptcy,
you would have to file separate cases since you are not
legally married.
Call anytime or email questions:
Spina & Kreitzman
Attorneys at Law
300 Rabro Drive, Suite 152 • Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 342-8388 • [email protected]
Focusing on Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense,
Mortgage Modification, Debt Relief, Judgments
& Wage Garnishments, Real Estate.
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for
bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
This column is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing
legal advice. You should contact an attorney to obtain advice with respect to any
particular issue or problem.
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REP. LEE ZELDIN HONORS TOWN
OF SOUTHOLD ON 375th
ANNIVERSARY
On January 17, 2015, at Brecknock Hall in Greenport,
Congressman Zeldin presented a Certificate of
Congressional Recognition to the Town of Southold in
honor of the town's 375th Anniversary. This was
Congressman Zeldin’s first public speaking event in
district since being recently sworn in.
Brecknock Hall was once the summer home of
William Floyd’s son. William Floyd was one of four New
Yorkers to sign the Declaration of Independence and
was also the first Congressman from the First
Congressional District. Congressman Zeldin happens
to be a graduate of William Floyd High School in
Mastic Beach.
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BE PREPARED FOR WINTER WEATHER AND STORMS
The winter season is upon us, and Legislator Tom
Muratore (R-Ronkonkoma) would like to offer residents helpful tips in preparation of extreme cold
weather and winter storms. “We have already been
hit with one freezing cold spell, and winter is long
from over,” stated Legislator Muratore. “It is important to take some simple precautionary measures to
keep your family safe and protect your home and
personal property.”
• Maintain heating equipment and chimneys by
having them cleaned and inspected every year.
The following information is provided courtesy of
http://www.ready.gov/
• Keep fire extinguishers on hand, and make sure
everyone in your house knows how to use them.
House fires pose an additional risk, as more
people turn to alternate heating sources without
taking the necessary safety precautions.
• Insulate pipes with insulation or newspapers and
plastic and allow faucets to drip a little during cold
weather to avoid freezing. Running water, even at a
trickle, helps prevent pipes from freezing.
• All fuel-burning equipment should be vented to
the outside and kept clear.
WINTERIZE YOUR HOME
• Winterize your home to extend the life of your fuel
supply by insulating walls and attics, caulking and
weather-stripping doors and windows, and
installing storm windows or covering windows with
plastic.
• Learn how to shut off water valves (in case a pipe
bursts).
• Insulate your home by installing storm windows
or covering windows with plastic from the inside to
keep cold air out.
• Winterize your house, barn, shed or any other
structure that may provide shelter for your family,
neighbors, livestock or equipment. Clear rain
gutters; repair roof leaks and cut away tree
branches that could fall on a house or other
structure during a storm.
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• Hire a contractor to check the structural ability of
the roof to sustain unusually heavy weight from the
accumulation of snow - or water, if drains on flat
roofs do not work
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COUNSELING
Sachem Community Youth Services offers free,
short term, formal counseling to youth and their families residing in the Brookhaven portion of Sachem
School District. Counseling is being provided by a
social worker. Please call 585-1811 to make an
appointment.
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Dominik Benedetto, son of Donna Llorens and
Mike Benedetto, graduated from the U.S. Coast
Guard Academy May 21, 2014. Dominik is from
Ronkonkoma and is a 2010 Connetquot graduate. He received his bachelor's degree in Civil
Engineering and has been assigned to the
Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf in Alameda,
California. Dominik's older brother Michael is a
former Coast Guardsman and his younger
brother Lukas is currently attending the Coast
Guard Academy.
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VALENTINE QUOTE
VALENTINE QUOTE
Each time you love,
love as deeply as if it were forever.
- Audre Lorde
They invented hugs to let people know
you love them without saying anything.
- Bil Keane
SERVICE FAIR EDUCATES SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND PARENTS
coordination, and financial planning services were on
hand to provide important information to attendees.
Herb and Regina Johnson from Westhampton Beach
attended the fair on behalf of their eighteen-year-old
son who has autism. They were looking for guardianship information but after visiting all of the tables, they
had two bags filled with brochures, pamphlets, business cards, and more. Mr. Johnson said, “The fair was
very beneficial. Everything was here, all in one place.
We got very useful information about social security,
and now we know what we need to do, where to go,
and who to talk to for our son.”
The Annual Agency Services Fair sponsored by
Eastern Suffolk BOCES (ESBOCES)Student Support
Services provided an opportunity for parents, school
social workers, school psychologists, and teachers to
connect with a wide-variety of service providers to
prepare for their child’s/student’s future.
ESBOCES School Social Worker Jennifer FarnumWeber said, “The goal of the fair is to make
connections between school districts and outside
community agencies. We hope to fit the needs of our
students and our component school districts to the
best of our ability.”
Jennifer’s role is to partner with the community and
outside agencies to keep social workers and psychologists up to date with the most recent trends.
Program Administrator Elizabeth Melichar said, “It’s
never too early for parents and schools to think about
transitioning their child/student. In essence, the social
workers make the connections. They are the conduit to
give parents names and information about services and
programs. As part of the New York State Education
Department regulations, we need to provide parent
training and education on a regular basis. This fair is a
perfect forum.”
More than fifty representatives from day habilitation
programs, group homes, respite programs, service
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Two traveling angels stopped
to spend the night in the home
of a wealthy family.
The younger angel was infuriated and asked the older
angel how could you have let this happen? The first man
had everything, yet you helped him, she accused.
The family was rude and
refused to let the angels stay in
the mansion's guest room.
The second family had little but was willing to share everything, and you let the cow die.
Instead the angels were given a
small space in the cold basement.
"Things aren't always what they seem," the older angel
replied.
"When we stayed in the basement of the mansion, I noticed
there was gold stored in that hole in the wall.
As they made their bed on the hard floor, the
older angel saw a hole in the wall and repaired it.
Since the owner was so obsessed with greed and unwilling
to share his good fortune, I sealed the wall so he wouldn't
find it."
When the younger angel asked why, the older angel
replied, "Things aren't always what they seem"
The next night the pair came to rest at the house of a very
poor, but very hospitable farmer and his wife.
"Then last night as we slept in the farmers bed, the angel of
death came for his wife I gave him the cow instead. Things
aren't always what they seem."
After sharing what little food they had the couple let the
angels sleep in their bed where they could have a good
night's rest.
Sometimes that is exactly what happens when things don't
turn out the way they should. If you have faith, you just
need to trust that every out come is always to your advantage. You just might not know it until some time later.
When the sun came up the next morning the angels found
the farmer and his wife in tears? Their only cow, whose
milk had been their sole income, lay dead in the field.
Kids Jokes
COUNCILMAN LAVALLE ATTENDS
GRAND RE-OPENING OF
SKY TAN SALON IN SELDEN
On January 10, Councilman Kevin LaValle attended
the Grand Re-Opening of the Sky Tan tanning salon in
Selden. The salon, which originally opened on
November 11, 2013, was in business only 42 days when
an arsonist set fire to the shopping center, gutting the
salon and another business. The owners vowed to
rebuild and after a year, the salon is back in business.
Councilman LaValle said, “After being faced with such
a devastating loss, I’m happy to welcome Sky Tan back
into the Selden community and wish them the best of
luck in the future.”
Q: What did the octopus say
to his girlfriend when
he proposed?
A: Can I have your hand,
hand, hand, hand, hand,
hand, hand, hand
in marriage?
Q: What did the stamp say to the envelope
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A stamp.
Q: What did the paper
Pictured left to right are Robert Martinez, Chief of Staff
to Legislator Tom Muratore; Assemblyman Al Graf; Sky
Tan owner Brianna Froehlich; shopping center coowners John Rose and Gene Cella; Courtney Cella and
Councilman Kevin LaValle.
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on Valentine's Day?
I'm stuck on you!
clip say to the magnet?
A: I find you very
attractive.
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STATE SENATOR AND
CONGRESSMAN LEE ZELDIN
HIGHLIGHTS AVAILABILITY OF
DWYER PROGRAM AT PRESS
CONFERENCE WITH SUFFOLK
COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS AND
VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS
FEBRUARY TRIVIA FUN
WRITTEN BY AMELIA INTRAVAIA
1. What is the birthstone for February?
2. What is the flower of February?
3. When is traditionally Groundhog
Day?
4. What two Presidents birthdays
are celebrated in February?
On December 18, New York State Senator and
Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, C-Shirley) joined with
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, County
Legislators Tom Muratore and Bill Lindsay III, the
Suffolk County United Veterans and many other
veterans’ organizations and concerned citizens, to
raise more awareness of the PFC Joseph Dwyer Peer
toPeer Support Program.
Zeldin, a U.S. Army veteran who currently serves as
a Major in the Army Reserves, spoke about the availability of the Dwyer Program forveterans in need. The
Dwyer Program, which Zeldin spearheaded as a State
Senator, expanded this year to 12 counties throughout
New York State.
5. What actor played Dr. Gillespie in the movies?
6. who played Dr. Kildare in the movies?
7. What winged figure is symbolic of
St. Valentine’s Day?
8. What other animal name is the
Groundhog known by?
9. If the Groundhog sees his shadow,
what does it mean?
10. What was the Glenn Miller
Orchestra theme song?
11. What three famous Rock N’ Roll singers were
killed in a plane crash Feb. 3, 1959?
12. What two actors played the leads in the hit TV
show “Hart to Hart”?
13. Who played their faithful servant and
friend, Max?
14. Who is known as Broadway
Joe?
15. Where is the Football Hall of
Fame Museum located?
SENIOR JOKES
RE-RELEASED HITS FOR
BABY BOOMERS:
Look in this month’s edition of Our Place for the answers.
CONGRESSMAN LEE ZELDIN
ANNOUNCES OPENING OF
DISTRICT AND D.C. OFFICES
• “You’re So Varicose Vein” by Carly Simon
• “How Can You Mend A Broken Hip?” by the BeeGees
• “The First Time Ever I Forgot Your Face” by
Roberta Flack
Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, C-NY-1) announced the
opening of his district and D.C. offices. His primary
District Office will be located in Patchogue, NY.
• “I Can’t See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash
• “Papa Got A Kidney Stone” by the Temptations
• “These Boots Give Me Arthritis” by Nancy Sinatra
• “You Make Me Feel Like Napping” by Leo Sayer
• “Once, Twice, Three Trips to the Bathroom” by
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE OFFICES
ARE LISTED BELOW:
Patchogue Office
31 Oak Street, Suite 20 • Patchogue, NY 11772
Phone: 631-289-1097 • Fax: 631-289-1268
the Commodores
• “A Whiter Shade of Hair” by Procol Harum
• “I Get By with a Little Help from Depends” by
the Beatles
Washington, DC Office
1517 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3826 • Fax: 202-225-3143
• “Rikki, Don’t Lose Your Car Keys” by Steely Dan
• “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Walker”
by Herman's Hermits
• “Talkin’ ‘Bout My Medication” by the Who
• “Bald Thing” by the Troggs
• “You Can’t Always Pee When You Want” by the
Congressman Zeldin has also launched his official
House website, Facebook account and Twitter feed,
where he will provide updates from Congress.
Rolling Stones
• “I Heard It through the Grape Nuts” by Marvin Gaye
You can access these pages through
the following links:
Official House Website: zeldin.house.gov
And last, but definitely not least,
• “Bad Prune Rising” by Credence Clearwater Revivial
Official Facebook: www.facebook.com/RepLeeZeldin
(our personal favorite)
Official Twitter: @RepLeeZeldin
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Kids Jokes
FOOD DRIVE BENEFITS 50 FAMILIES
Students at the Eastern
Suffolk BOCES Centereach
Academic
Center
(CAC)
provided 50 families in need
with holiday food boxes. CAC
Principal Sue Goltz said,
“Donations were accepted
from Island Harvest and Sts.
Philip and James School.
Together they donated 30
boxes of food to the food
pantry at CAC for distribution
to those less fortunate
students and their families.
Each box contained a handwritten note from a student at Sts. Philip and James
School expressing good wishes to the families.”
The note read: Dear Friends, at this special time of
year, we want to take the time to wish you a very Merry
Christmas and a happy and healthy new year.
Spending time with family is a great way to celebrate
the holidays, so we hope you enjoy this delicious
Christmas meal. Merry Christmas from the students at
Sts. Philip and James School.
Many thanks to Tom Montiglio, chairman of the
Babylon Town Conservative Committee who
contributed ten boxes of food and gift cards to the
food drive.
Q: What do you call a very
small Valentine?
A: A Valentiny!
Q: What did the boy bird
A:
say to the girl bird on
Valentine's Day?
Let me call you Tweet heart!
Q: What did the boy cat say to the girl
cat on Valentine's Day?
A: You're purrr-fect for me!
Q: What kind of flowers do you never give
A:
Q:
A:
on Valentine's Day?
Cauliflowers!
What do farmers give
their wives on
Valentine's Day?
Hogs and Kisses!
TOWN PRESENTS “DOGS PLAYING
FOR LIFE” TRAINING SEMINAR AT
BROOKHAVEN ANIMAL SHELTER
NEW!
On January 7, the Town of Brookhaven Animal
Shelter presented its first “Dogs Playing for Life”
seminar, an introduction to a training program for
shelter dogs featuring canine play groups. The
program, which has been introduced to more than 50
shelters across the United States and Canada, utilizes
play groups as an assessment, enrichment, training
and adoption enhancement tool. The goal of the
program is to demonstrate how play groups can
improve the quality of life for dogs and the people who
work and volunteer at shelters. Pictured left to right at
the seminar are Councilman Dan Panico, Animal
Shelter Director Ashley Boyd and “Dogs Playing for
Life” founder Aimee Sadler, who is also the Director of
Training and Behavior for the Southampton Animal
Shelter Foundation.
TEEN KARATE
PROGRAM
This 8 week program is a beginner
karate class for students ages 13-17.
Students must register in advance and
there is a $40 materials fee. This
includes the uniform, administration fee and other materials. Normal
cost would be close to $180. Sachem
CYS offers this program in conjunction with LI Family Karate. Classes will
take place on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:45
pm. Please call Sachem Community
Youth Services at 585-1811.
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REP. LEE ZELDIN PRESENTS
AWARDS TO CIVIL AIR PATROL
OFFICERS AND CADETS
VALENTINE QUOTE
I know of only one duty,
and that is to love.
- Albert Camus
MOMS CLUB OF
WESTERN
BROOKHAVEN
MOMS Club of Western
Brookhaven (http://brookhavenmomsclub.webs.com) is part of
MOMS Club International and
we are a non-profit support
group
for
stay-at-home
moms and for moms who
work part-time.
We get
together for playgroups,
field trips, moms nights out
and more.
Serving
Centereach, Farmingville,
Hauppauge, Holbrook, Holtsville, Lake Grove, Lake
Ronkonkoma,
Nesconset,
Port
Jefferson,
Ronkonkoma, Selden and surrounding areas. We
meet the last Thursday of the month at 10am at the
VFW Hall (55 Lake Shore Rd, Ronkonkoma).
For more information contact Kathleen 516-662-2440
or [email protected]
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On Saturday, January 17, 2015, Congressman Lee
Zeldin (R, C-NY-1) joined with Col. Steve Perta, to
present awards, including those pictured above, to
Long Island Group Civil Air Patrol Officers and Cadets.
The awards were part of a Military Ball held at Villa
Lombardi's in Holbrook.
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150 Holbrook Road • Holbrook, NY 11741
LOVE SONGS WITH THE RICCIARDIS
HAND-WASHING, HYGIENE & HEALTH
February 1 2:00pm
That’s amore! Husband and wife duo Vincent and Emily
Ricciardi will perform some of the most famous love
duets and ballads of our era, drawn from the worlds of
opera, Broadway, jazz, and pop.
Wednesday, February 11 10:30am
In today’s complicated world, sometimes the simplest
solutions can be the most effective. Vanessa Langer,
RN, MS will explore fast, easy, and universal ways to
promote health and stop the spread of germs.
BALLROOM DANCING: WALTZ
RUDOLPH VALENTINO: THE GREAT
LOVER OF THE SILVER SCREEN
Friday, February 6 7:30pm
Instructor Kelly Ficarra of Rhythms & Soul Dance
Studio will teach this romantic dance style, one of the
most popular and traditional ballroom dances. Come
alone or bring a partner.
Wednesday, February 11 7:00pm
Valentino was the big screen’s first incarnation of the
“Latin Lover,” a magnetic, mysterious, and exotic figure
adored by women and despised by men. With the assistance of audio and video clips, former teacher and
journalist Marilyn Carminio will show you how Valentino
rose from obscure Italian immigrant beginnings to
become a magnificent screen idol. See why his legend
lives on nearly 90 years after his death!
DEMENTIA: KEEPING THE
CONVERSATION GOING
Monday, February 2 7:00pm
Living with or caring for a loved one with dementia
poses many challenges for families and caregivers.
Back by popular demand, Michael Romas, PhD, will
conduct an open Q&A forum which will address and
explore your questions and concerns.
FROM WRITING TO PUBLISHING
Monday, February 9 7:00pm
Get tips on how to integrate your research with your
writing project and explore various avenues for getting
your work published. Mankh (Walter E. Harris III) has
over 12 years of experience designing, editing, and
publishing nearly 70 books with his own imprint,
Allbook Books. He is resident poet and essay contributor at axisoflogic.com, and his writings have been
published both online and in print in numerous publications including Long Island Pulse, Newsday, The
Long-Islander, PoetryBay.com, and Book/Mark
Quarterly Review.
EVERY STEP YOU TAKE
Tuesday, February 3 11:30am
Jared Caspe, DPT, Physical Therapist, will discuss
tricks and techniques for walking safely, climbing
stairs, and maintaining balance. This program will also
be helpful for caregivers, who will learn methods for
guarding and assisting their loved ones.
ORAL HEALTH CARE FOR 50+
Thursday, February 5 10:30am
It is never too late to begin a good oral hygiene routine.
Dr. Katie Chin, a General Practice Resident from Stony
Brook University School of Dental Medicine, will explain
the truth about proper oral hygiene, whether or not you
still have all your teeth. Find out how to cut down on
medical bills and doctor visits, as well as ways to
encourage your children and grandchildren to develop
good habits.
All are welcome to attend this free event at the Sachem
Public Library. For more information, or to register, call
631-588-5024.
AWARD-WINNING ADVERTISING AGENCY OPEN ITS DOORS
TO ESBOCES STUDENTS
us in the movies, TV, advertising, and publishing. The
students are using industry-standard programs and will
have the necessary skills to apply to a variety of career
opportunities. We are very thankful to the staff at Austin
& Williams Advertising for showing our students how
they produce ‘rock-solid results’.”
What’s it like to work at a high-end advertising agency?
Eastern Suffolk BOCES (ESBOCES) students from Islip
Career Center had the opportunity to find out when they
visited Austin & Williams Advertising in Hauppauge. Chief
Creative Officer and partner, Rick Chiorando welcomed
the students from the Computer Graphic Arts Program to
the award-winning agency. Teacher Cora WeuleSparwasser said, “Mr. Chiorando engaged the students in
a game of “guess the logo” using a pop-art inspired typographic painting on the wall of the boardroom and Henry
Luhmann, director of production services, provided the
students with a thorough tour of the advertising agency.”
Special Education Career students enrolled in
Computer Graphic Arts use computers for desktop
publishing, graphic design, and photo retouching.
Said Weule-Sparwasser, “Digital design is all around
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GYM CLASS FREEZES OVER
60 MINUTES OF CODING
Kindergarten Students Exercise
in a Winter Wonderland
Kindergarten students at Middle Country Central
School District’s Unity Drive Pre-K/Kindergarten
Center did more than walk in a “Winter Wonderland”
during gym classes. Students moved station-to-station
riding sleds and toboggans, “ice skating,” “fishing” in a
frozen lake, throwing “snowballs” and sliding down
“Unity Hill.” Completing these activities helped
students build strength, endurance, coordination and
motor planning skills, while encouraging activelearning
at a young age. Students pulled their classmates in
toboggans and sleds attached to scooters; used carpet
squares to simulate ice skating; fished in a frozen lake
using fishing rods, metal washers and magnets; threw
whiteballs to simulate snowballs; and went for a sleigh
ride down “Unity Hill” using scooters and snow disks.
Middle Country Central School District Celebrates
Computer Science Education Week
The Middle Country Central School District students
recently completed an “Hour of Code” as part of a
nationwide initiative to involve millions of students in
computer programming education. “Hour of Code”
aims to encourage students to explore computer
science career opportunities and stress the need to
integrate computer programming lessons into
everyday school instruction. Students districtwide
participated and completed hands-on activities that
taught coding basics including simple algorithms,
conditional statements, or coding language. The
students also learned the fundamentals of repeatlooping, which allows a student to repeat a code.
“Computer literacy has become vital for completing
daily tasks, let alone career readiness,” said
Superintendent Roberta Gerold. “We must begin to
provide computer science lessons to students in order
to encourage critical thinking and prepare our students
for the ever growing digital world.”
The “Hour of Code” encouraged computer science
research among students beginning at the elementary
level up through the high school. Similar to adopting
foreign languages, younger students are able to grasp
computer language concepts more effectively. This
nationwide initiative helped to lay the groundwork for
increased computer literacy throughout the district.
Kindergarten students at Middle Country Central School
District’s Unity Drive Pre-K/Kindergarten Center pull each
other on sleighs to help build strength and endurance
during Winter Wonderland-themed gym classes as part of
a yearlonginitiative to promote active learning.
Middle Country Central School District’s Centereach
High School students work together to complete an
“Hour of Code.” The “Hour of Code” is a nationwide
Computer Science Education Week activity that aims to
encourage students to pursue future careers in the
computer science field.
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A kindergarten student from Middle Country Central
School District’s Unity Drive Pre-K/Kindergarten Center
uses a “fishing rod” with a metal washer as bait to catch
magnetized fish during Winter Wonderland-themed gym
classes to teach coordination and motor planning skills at
a young age.
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BROOKHAVEN YOUTH BUREAU
COAT DRIVE OFF TO A GOOD START
DROP OFF SITES ACCEPTING DONATIONS NOW
THROUGH FEBRUARY 13
On January 16, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right)
stopped by the Brookhaven Youth Bureau Coat Drive
drop off location in the lobby of Town Hall to thank staff
members (left to right) Amy Gironda, Josephine Lunde
and Lizabeth Derkevics for their efforts to help needy
residents stay warm this winter.
The Coat Drive began on January 12 and runs
through February 13. Residents are asked to drop off
gently used and clean infant to adult sized coats,
scarves, hats and gloves at the following locations:
• Brookhaven Town Hall, One Independence Hill in
Farmingville
• Brookhaven Town Highway Department, 1140 Old
Town Road in Coram
Kids Jokes
• Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center, 39 Montauk
Highway in Blue Point
• New Village Recreation Center, 20 Wireless Road in
Centereach
Q: What do squirrels give for
• Rose Caracappa Senior Center, 739 Route 25A in
Mount Sinai
Valentine's Day?
A: Forget-me-nuts.
For more information, call 631-451-TOWN (8696) or the
Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau at 631-451-8011.
Q: Why did the banana go
SENIOR JOKES
out with the prune?
Two elderly women were out driving in
a large car. Both could barely see over
the dashboard. As they were cruising
along, they came to an intersection.
The stoplight was red, but they just went on through.
The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself, "I
must be losing it. I could have sworn we just went
through a red light." After a few more minutes, they
came to another intersection, and the light was red
again. They went right though it. This time, the woman
in the passenger seat was almost sure that the light
had been red and was really concerned that she was
losing it. She was getting nervous and decided to pay
very close attention to the road and the next intersection to see what was going on. At the next intersection,
the light was definitely red, and sure enough, they went
right through again. She turned to the other woman
and said, "Mildred! Did you know we just ran through
three red lights in a row? You could have killed us!"
Mildred turned to her and said, "Oh my, am I driving?"
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A: Because it couldn't get
a date.
Q: What did the caveman give his wife
on Valentine's Day?
A: Ughs and kisses!
Q: What did the elephant say
A:
to his girlfriend?
I love you a ton!
Q: What did one pickle
say to the other?
A: You mean a great dill
to me.
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NEWFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS GET A MAKEOVER
Middle Country Cosmetology Class Receives
Professional Advice from The Peter Coppola Company
Peter Coppola, a world-renowned icon in the beauty
industry, of the Peter Coppola Company, recently visited
a class of 25 cosmetology students at Middle Country
Central School District’s Newfield High School. Coppola
and his staff performed product and hair technique
demonstrations and taught students tips for pursuing
cosmetology careers.
The school visit served as a launch pad for the Peter
Coppola Company Education Team’s new InSchoolPro
Program. The new program provides educational tutorials online, invitations to manufacturer and professional
symposiums, and job placement opportunities.
SENIOR JOKES
Three old ladies were discussing the
trials and tribulations of getting older.
One said, "Sometimes I catch myself
with a jar of mayonnaise in my hand
while standing in front of the refrigerator, and I can't
remember whether I need to put it away or start
making a sandwich." The second lady chimed in with,
"Yes, sometimes I find myself on the landing of the
stairs and can't remember whether I was on my way up
or on my way down." The third one responded, "Well,
ladies, I'm glad I don't have that problem, knock on
wood," as she rapped her knuckles on the table and
then said, "That must be the door, I'll get it!"
[l-r]: Frank Cacciato, a director of the InSchoolPro program
and NewfieldHigh School cosmetology teacher Toni Ingarra
(center) join Peter Coppola of the Peter Coppola Company.
Kids Jokes
Q: Why did the boy have his
girlfriend put in jail?
A: She stole his heart.
Q: How did the telephone propose
to his girlfriend?
A: He gave her a ring.
FEBRUARY TRIVIA ANSWERS
1. Amethysts - meaning sincerety
2. Violet, Primrose
3. February 2nd
4. Presidents Washington & Lincoln
5. Lionel Barrymore
6. Lew Ayres
7. Cupid
8. Woodchuck 9. It indicates six more weeks of
winter 10. Moonlight Serenade 11. Buddy Holly,
The Big Bopper & Richie Valens
12. Robert
Wagner & Stefanie Powers 13. Lionel Stander
14. Joe Namath - NY Jets Quarterback
15. Canton, Ohio
TEENS EARN MONEY
Sachem Community Youth Services has
yardwork, babysitting, housecleaning,
and
other
odd
jobs
for
Sachem/Brookhaven Town residents, ages 13-20. For more
information please call 585-1811.
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