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SEVEN FINALISTS NAMED IN THE 2012 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Smithtown High School East seniors Aniksha Balamurugan, Justine Talbot and Haleigh Williams and Smithtown High School West seniors Alexander Barnes, Michael Catalano, Allie Cohen and Emily Roach were selected as Finalists in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit Scholarship Program has now determined which of the 16,000 Semifinalists named in September 2011 have met all requirements to advance to Finalist standing in the Competition.  All finalists will be considered for ational Merit scholarship to be offered in 2012.

 left to right: HS West Counselor Dorothy Caputo, Emily Roach, Michael Catalano, Counselor Jeanmarie Wilson, Alexander Barnes, Allie Cohen, Counselor Amy Mannarino and Principal John Coadyleft to right: HS East Principal Ed Thompson, Haleigh Williams, Aniksha Balamurugan, Counselor Krista MacPherson, Justine Talbot and Counselor Karen Schmalz.   

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 ROTARY CLUB AND SMITHTOWN ANTI-BIAS TASK FORCE HONOR SMITHTOWN STUDENTS

The Rotary Club of Smithtown along with the Smithtown Anti-Bias Task Force presented two Smithtown Students, Noelle Eichenlaub and Emily Roach, with the Shirley Reiter Human Rights Award in recognition of valuable contributions in promoting unity and multicultural understanding.

Emily /RoachNoelle Eichenlaub _________________________________________________________________________ 

Saturday, February 25 – Open House at St. Johnland!  Come for a tour of the Adult Day Programs and learn more about the range of services and care for an aging parent, spouse or loved one.  1:00 to 3:00.  For more information, please call (631) 663-2474.

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Legislator Nowick and Energy Gym Announce the 2012 Walk/Run For Friends of Karen Supporting Critical Ill Children

 

(Smithtown, NY)…Suffolk County Legislator Lynne C. Nowick and the owners of Energy Gym, located in St. James, recently announced their support of the annual 5K Walk/Run for Friends of Karen on Saturday, May 5, (ages 11 and older). On Sunday, May 6, a 10K, half and full marathon, in conjunction with the Long Island Marathon, is scheduled for those ages 16 and older. Both events will be held at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. The run was started in 2007 with just 25 runners and 220 people participated last year. From its inception, Legislator Nowick and Energy Gym owners Michael and Trevor Tucci and Michael Fox have supported Friends of Karen.

 

            Friends of Karen is dedicated to providing financial, emotional and advocacy support to children with cancer or other serious illnesses and their families For more information about the organization or the Walk/Run please call 6310473-1768, ext. 303.

 

Pictured at Energy Gym in St. James are from left: Michael Tucci, co-owner of Energy Gym; Angie Lavrenchik, trainer; Suffolk County Legislator Lynne C. Nowick; Nancy Mariano, regional director of Friends of Karen; Andrea Kaplan, volunteer at Friends of Karen; Daniel Moreno, trainer, Trevor Tucci, co-owner of Energy Gym; Patricia Conway, special events/community affairs coordinator; and Michael Fox, co-owner of Energy Gym.

 

Legislator Lynne C. Nowick represents the 13th Legislative District, which includes Smithtown, Fort Salonga, Kings Park, San Remo, Nissequogue, Head of the Harbor, and St. James, as well as portions of Commack and East Northport. Legislator Nowick chairs the Parks and Recreation Committee and serves on the Economic Development and Energy and the Ways and Means Committees.

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COMMUNITY KIDS CLUB AT ACCOMPSETT ELEMENTARY

The Community Kids Club has been very busy at Accompsett Elementary School.  They recently helped the Toys for Tots program by sorting and bagging toys, attending meetings and helping the PTA.  They also spearheaded a Winter Coat Drive which benefited the Riverhead Head Start Center and it was very successful.  The club is geared towards serving others and helping families and students in need.  It is totally volunteer based.  The Club advisors are Mrs. McCoy, Mrs. LoBiondo and Mrs. Solomos.

 

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NOTICE OF SMITHTOWN LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS

January – December 2012

At the December 20, 2011 meeting of the Smithtown Library Board of Trustees, the Board approved the following schedule of meeting dates for 2012.

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Smithtown Special Library District will be held the following dates at 7:00 p.m. Until further notice, all meetings will be held in the Community Room of the Nesconset Branch located at 148 Smithtown Boulevard, Nesconset, N.Y.

Pursuant to Section 103 of the Open Meetings Law, these meetings are open to the general public.

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Obituaries

Wednesday
Feb222012

Obituary - Daniel T. Dantuono

DateWednesday, February 22, 2012 at 9:32PM

Dantuono, Daniel T. Age 80 of Smithtown, NY on February 20, 2012. Korean War Veteran, Stationed in Germany at The Berlin Wall. He was the lead engineer for Grumman on the LEM III Lunar Excursion Module.

Beloved husband of Anne “Alice”. Loving father of Daniel (Janet) Dantuono & Joanne Andreotta. Cherished Grandfather of James, Christopher, Dana, & Danielle. Adored brother of Peggy Corrigan.

Religious Service was celebrated at the Funeral Home. Entombment of Ashes followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home and Vigliante family. 190 East Main St., Smithtown, L.I., N.Y. www.branchfh.com

 

 

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Tuesday
Feb212012

Obituary - Bernard J. Cushing

DateTuesday, February 21, 2012 at 8:18PM

Cushing, Bernard J. age 75 of Nesconset, NY died on February 3, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Joanne. Devoted father of Brian and Sean. Dear brother of Gerard Cushing and the late Eileen Camardella.

Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R C Church, Smithtown, NY. Interment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home and Vigliante family. 190 East Main St., Smithtown, L.I., N.Y. www.branchfh.com

 

 

 

 

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Tuesday
Feb212012

Obituary - Michela Taormina

DateTuesday, February 21, 2012 at 8:15PM

Taormina, Michela age 75 of Toms River, NJ died on February 17, 2012. She was the beloved wife of Agostino. Cherished mother of Peter (Ellen) and Sammy

Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R C Church, Smithtown, NY. Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park Cemetery

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home and Vigliante family. 190 East Main St., Smithtown, L.I., N.Y. www.branchfh.com

 

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Monday
Feb202012

Obituary - Helen Moran

DateMonday, February 20, 2012 at 5:31PM

Moran, Helen, age 70, of Smithtown, on February 20, 2012.  Beloved mother of Clare M. Moran.  Loving sister of Anne Walsh, Kathleen O’Donnell, Mary E. Ryan, Patrick Walsh, Joseph Walsh, John Walsh, Edward Walsh, and the late William Walsh.  Helen was a  Registered Nurse with St. Catherine of Siena Hospital for over 20 years.  Visitation will be held Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Fives Smithtown Funeral Home, 31 Landing Ave. Smithtown, NY 11787.  Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10:30 AM at St. Patrick RC Church.  Burial to follow at St. Patrick Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Helen’s memory to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network,
1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.  www.fivesfuneralhome.com

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Saturday
Feb182012

Obituary - Virginia A. Reynolds

DateSaturday, February 18, 2012 at 6:06PM

Reynolds, Virginia A. Age 88 of Nesconset, NY passed peacefully on February 6, 2012. Beloved Wife of the late Edward. Loving Mother of the late Virginia Hynes-Bunt, Leslie (the late Charles)Taylor, Christine (Thomas) Griffiths & Laura (Nick) Mattera. Devoted Sister of Abigal O’Conner, Robert Clohessy.  Cherished Grandmother of 9. Adored Great Grandmother of 6

Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church Smithtown, NY

Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk Inc. 101 Laurel Rd. East Northport, NY 11731 in Virginia’s memory.

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of The Branch Funeral Home and Vigliante family. 190 East Main St., Smithtown, L.I., N.Y. www.branchfh.com

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