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Photo from Joan Nickeson

By Joan Nickeson

After speaking with Dave Jenkins, owner of Sunburst Tree Experts, I recalled a quote. It may have been Teddy Roosevelt who said, “To exist as a nation, to prosper as a state, and to live as a people, we must have trees.”

Providing professional tree care and educating his clients on the many benefits of trees, are part of the calling for Jenkins. 

He explained recently how he is, “saving as many trees as he can” on every job. Jenkins is also a generous individual; he participated in the Great Brookhaven Clean up, donating his time, talent and truck, chipping lots of deadwood around the Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce Train Car. 

The staff of Sunburst Tree Experts are dedicated to staying one step ahead of the game and have been, since 1974. 

Whether you need expert pruning, tree evaluation and removal, installation, or storm cleanup you’ll always have a certified, licensed and insured arborist on site. 

Jenkins requires his employees to complete ongoing continuing education classes. 

“It is necessary to know the latest technology and information, to maintain the health of trees not only for our clients but the greater community,” he said. 

In addition to being a loyal member and volunteering with the Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce, he pruned back all the dead branches at the American Legion Hall in Port Jefferson Station for free. 

For a free estimate from a friendly tree expert, you can contact Dave at Sunburst Tree Experts at 631-744-1577.

Joan Nickeson is an active member of the PJS/Terryville community and community liaison to the PJS/T Chamber of Commerce.

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Number 1 seed advances to conference finals against Bay Shore

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Dylan Schnitzer smacks a two run homer in the first inning. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Starting pitcerer Liam Darrigo commits an error on bunt in the fateful 1st inning against Huntington. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Alex Gonzalez rounds third and scores a first inning run. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Shortstop Chris Segreti waves to his fans after hitting a double. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Centerfielder Kyle Colleluori takes a lick. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Centerfielder Kyle Colleluori takes a lick. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Mike DeRiso of Northport legs out a hit. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Palmer O'Beirne delivers during Huntington's 13-6 win over Northport. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Tom Tini hustles out of the box. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Rocco Stolo. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Northport catcher Mike Catrone. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Huntington shortstop Chris Segreti. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Dylan Schnitzer scores ahead of catcher Mike Catrone's tag. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Dylan Schnitzer scores ahead of catcher Mike Catron's tag. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Dylan Schnitzer scores ahead of catcher Mike Catron's tag. Photo by Steven Zaitz

By Steven Zaitz

The Huntington High School Baseball team rode a nine run first inning and cruise to a 13-6 victory over Northport on Wednesday. They will face Bay Shore in the finals Friday for the Conference II championship.

Dylan Schnitzer, who was four for five on the day, hit an opposite field, two run homer in that first inning and lefty starting pitcher Palmer O’Beirne was rock solid going 4 1/3 innings striking out seven.

Tiger third basement Owen Johansen hit a grand slam homer late in the game, but it was not enough as the Blue Devils improved their record to 17-2.

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'Feeling Blue,' acrylic, by Cheryl Cass-Zampiva Image courtesy of Mills Pond Gallery

Smithtown Township Arts Council’s Mills Pond Gallery highlights the talents of 67 of its artist members with its annual Member Artist Showcase exhibit of original fine art for sale from June 19 through July 18. Exhibiting artists hail from 40 communities across Long Island as well as New Jersey, Maryland, North Carolina and Florida.

A wide variety of media is represented including acrylic, digital art, ink etching, mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, plaster & found objects, silk dyes on silk, solar plate etching, torn paper collage, and watercolor.

‘Christmas Cactus’
Photograph
By Kathee Shaff Kelson, Stony Brook
Image courtesy of Mills Pond Gallery

“The Member Artist Showcase is an important show to me. We have such an abundance of talent in our membership,” said Allison Cruz, Executive Director of the Mills Pond Gallery. “I love to give artists the opportunity to choose a piece of their work to exhibit. I know artists are usually under many constraints of Juried Exhibits due to requirements of style or medium or size. It is great to give them an opportunity to show something that maybe they haven’t had the opportunity to exhibit due to those constraints or maybe something they have created using a new medium or style. I am always excited to see what they enter!”  

This year’s juror is freelance art consultant and curator Pam J. Brown, the Director and Curator of The Anthony Giordano Gallery at Dowling College for 16 years. Brown will choose four winning artists to participate in a future Winners Exhibit at the gallery.

Participating artists include Marsha Abrams, Lucia Alberti, Tina Anthony, Ross Barbera, Shain Bard, Ron Becker, Renee Blank, Kyle Blumenthal, Joyce Bressler, Alberto Jorge Carol, Cheryl Cass-Zampiva, Linda Ann Catucci, Carol Ceraso, Rocco Citeno, Donna Corvi, Teresa Cromwell, Tania Degen, Julie Doczi, Beth Drucker, JoAnne Dumas, Karin Dutra, Paul Edelson, Ellen Ferrigno, Donna Gabusi, Vivian Gattuso, Maureen Ginipro, Jan Guarino, Margaret Henning, David Herman, David Jaycox, Jr., Modern Fossils: Judith Marchand & David P. Horowitz, James Kelson, Kathee Shaff Kelson, Myungja Anna Koh, Susan Kozodoy Silkowitz, Ann Legere, Frank Loehr, Terence McManus, Paul Mele, Margaret Minardi, Karen George Mortimore, Annette Napolitano, Diane Oliva, Catherine Rezin, Robin Roberts, Robert Roehrig, Lori Scarlatos, Gia Schifano, Anita G. Schnirman, Joan Schwartzman, Kenneth Schwartzman, Hillary Serota Needle, Faith Skelos, Gisela Skoglund, Mike Stanko, Madeline Stare, John Taylor, Tracy Tekverk, Oxana Uryasev, Nicholas Valentino, Daniel van Benthuysen, Mary Ann Vetter, Pamela Waldroup, Don Weber, M. Ellen Winter, Patty Yantz, and Theodora Zavala.

“This show is about celebrating the talents of our artist members and I feel it does just that,” said Cruz.

The Mills Pond Gallery, 660 Route 25A, St. James presents its Member Artist Showcase from June 19 to July 18. The public is invited to an opening reception on Saturday, June 19 from noon to 2 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. (reservations are required) to meet the exhibiting artists and view their work. Admission to the gallery is always free. The gallery is open Wednesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The gallery is closed Mondays and  Tuesdays and July 3 and 4. Please call 631-862-6575 or visit www.millspondgallery.org for more information.

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Northport boys, girls win Suffolk County Titles at home on same day

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Victory Formation for Northport as they defeat Ward Melville 8-6 for Suffolk County championship. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Rafe Carner. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Goaltender Andrew Tittmann and Tristan Triolo. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Goaltender Andrew Tittmann. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Coach Larry Cerasi gets a celebratory cooler shower. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Casey Fortunato takes control. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Casey Fortunato get triple teamed. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Jack Breckling behind the net. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Casey Fortunato celebrates his fourth quarter goal. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Casey Fortunato celebrates his fourth quarter goal. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Casey Fortunato celebrates his fourth quarter goal. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Michael Meyer advances the ball upfield. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Drew Miller and Casey Fortunato celebrate a Northport 4th quarter goal. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Jack Breckling celebrates his goal, to the disbelief of goalie Zachary Licavoli. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Jack Breckling celebrates his goal, to the disbelief of goalie Zachary Licavoli. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Dylan McNaughton and Ryan McCarthy celebrate McNaughton's third period goal. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Dylan McNaughton scores. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Ryan McCarthy looks for an open man. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Casey Fortunato charges upfield against Ward Melville. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Ward Melville's Chris Simonton goes airborne to score a first quarter goal against Northport's Andrew Tittman. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Ward Melville's Chris Simonton goes airborne to score a first quarter goal against Northport's Andrew Tittman. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Ward Melville's enthusiastic cheering section. They would go home disappointed. Photo by Steven Zaitz

By Steven Zaitz

The Northport Tigers boys lacrosse team joined their female counterparts by winning the Suffolk County championship on Wednesday, June 16. They beat Ward Melville by a score of 8-6

Casey Fortunato, Mike Meyer and Dylan McNaughton all scored two goals apiece as the Tigers overcame an early three goal deficit.  They will play Syosset on Saturday, July 19, in Bethpage for the Long Island High School Championship.

Earlier that same afternoon, the Northport Lady Tigers beat Smithtown East in a 9-8 thriller. Emma Demarco scored the winning goal with less than three minutes to go in the game. They will face the Nassau County champion Massapequa on Saturday as well.

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Trustee Kathianne Snaden with her three daughters at the Unity Party victory party June 15. Photo by Julianne Mosher

Over the last few weeks of covering the Port Jefferson Village election, we’ve been fortunate enough to see things in person again. 

Restrictions have been lifted and people are vaccinated — the world is slowly getting back to normal. 

Last week, we attended the candidates’ debate at the Village Center. While sitting in the front row of the packed-out venue, we looked around at the people in the crowd. 

Sitting a few seats away were trustee Kathianne Snaden’s children — three girls, ages 11, 12 and 18.

As their mother debated, answering tough and controversial questions village residents asked, they looked at her with awe. That was their mom up there, taking the initiative to try and make a difference in their community. 

It was inspiring. Sure, we see strong women everywhere nowadays. There are doctors, lawyers, politicians, business owners, inventors — women do great things. But what we don’t always see is the impact this is leaving on our children. Young girls looking up to superstars who have multiple jobs — that include packing their lunches, driving them to school and doing their laundry. 

And it isn’t just that trustee. Candidate Suzanne Velazquez has a daughter who’s graduating high school. That’s another young person with an idol right in her own home. 

A few days later, the Unity Party held an election-result event at Saghar restaurant. Music was playing, food was being served and people danced together to celebrate another two years of the current administration. 

Mayor Margot Garant’s mother, Jeanne Garant, was there. She, too, was mayor of our village years ago, and during her acceptance speech, Margot thanked — and jokingly blamed  — her mom for her inspiration to become mayor. Now seven terms later, that family name is a staple in the village, and it all started with Jeanne putting her name on the ballot. 

What if Jeanne hadn’t run for mayor all those moons ago? Would Margot have decided to run? Maybe having that strong matriarch setting an example to her as a kid is what planted the seed in having her eventually try it out. 

Maybe Velazquez’s daughter will run one day. Maybe Snaden’s will, too.

But the fact that four out of five candidates this year were all women is spectacular and should be applauded. 

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Photo by Kimberly Brown

By Kimberly Brown

Locals recreationally use Chandler Estate Preserve trails on a daily basis. 

Whether if it’s for exercise, walking the dog, or taking in the beautiful views, maintenance has become an integral part of keeping the trails useable. 

For that reason, Port Jefferson Rotarian Pat Sabo, has created and inspired the Port Jefferson Rotary Club to take on the beautification of Chandler Estate Preserve in Mount Sinai. 

“It used to be more open with a lot of fields and trails, but over the years it just all grew in so we maintain it now to clear it up again,” he said. “People won’t use it if they have to go through the brush so that’s why we want to open it back up.”

The members are currently focusing on the beautification of Chandler Estate Preserve due to its tremendous size of 44-acres.

With the club’s hard work, they have successfully cleared two-thirds of the land so far. 

“This preserve is overwhelming,” Sabo said. “Maintaining this park could be a full-time job for some.” 

Club members have mostly been working throughout the winter to help clean up the preserve by cutting down hazardous branches, clearing the trails and removing any garbage that has been dumped. 

“It’s nice to help people connect with the land because with work and dedication this land is going to continue to be preserved and not become just houses along the road,” Club member and village Trustee Rebecca Kassay said. 

One of the club’s goals is to mount trail marker signs. Although the locals who use the trail daily know where to go, Sabo says there are a lot of new people who come to the park every day who may get lost, so putting up markers could be helpful. 

The club happily welcomes anyone who would like to help participate in their projects. 

For more information about the Chandler Estate Preserve to assist in clean up and attend walk-around meetings, visit portjeffrotary.org.

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Midfielder Elliot Sean celebrates the win. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Northport celebrates its win over Smithtown West. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Jake Dignam celebrates Northport's win. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Casey Fortunato looks for the open man. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Northport's Tristan Triolo and West's Ryan Bell. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Northport's Ryan McCarthy. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Jack Helrigel of Northport negotiates his way around Ryan Bell. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Mike Meyer of Northport gets sandwiched between a pair of Smithtown West defenders. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Mike Meyer (1) control the ball as Nick DeSalvo defends. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Tristan Triolo of Northport makes a move around Gavin Capasso of Smithtown West. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Tristan Triolo of Northport step for step with Gavin Capasso of Smithtown West. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Goalie Andrew Tittman deflects a shot by Ronnie Trebing. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Drew Miller (54) of Northport battles Smithtown West's Danny Caddigan for the ball. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Drew Miller (54) of Northport battles Smithtown West's Danny Caddigan for the ball. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Drew Miller of Northport battles Smithtown West's Danny Caddigan (21) for the ball, Photo by Steven Zaitz
Smithtown West attacker Gavin Capasso. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Northport's Jack Sandrib. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Northport Midfielder Tristan Triolo celebrates his second period goal, Photo by Steven Zaitz
Tiger celebration during their 9-6 victory over Smithtown West on June 14. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Attack man Ryan McCarthy celebrates his first half goal. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Smithtown West's Danny Caddigan whips a shot on goal. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Northport Goalie Andrew Tittman makes a shoulder save. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Dylan McNaughton of Northport makes a head-man pass. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Dylan McNaughton of Northport makes a head-man pass. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Northport defender Jack Sandrib looks for an open man. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Smithtown West's Danny Caddigan. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Northport's Casey Fortunato looks for room Smithtown West's Ryan Trebing. Photo by Steven Zaitz

By Steven Zaitz

The Northport Tigers Boys Lacrosse team advanced to the Suffolk County Division I championship game with a hard-fought 9-6 win over Smithtown West this past Monday. They faced Ward Melville at Northport on Wednesday (results not available at press time). A win will give them a chance to take on the Nassau County Champion — Syosset or Farmingdale on June 19.

The Tigers were led by midfielders Tristan Triolo and Casey Fortunato both of whom had two goals, and got outstanding goaltending by Andrew Tittman, who recorded 15 saves on 21 shots. Troy Riley had two goals for the Bulls.

After Smithtown took a 2-1 lead midway through the first quarter, Northport exploded for three consecutive goals in a three-minute span to earn a 4-2 halftime lead.

“Our midfielders stepped up today,” Triolo said. “Against Smithtown East, our attackers scored most of the goals, but today it was the middies.”

Midfielder Jack Helrigel also chipped in with a goal, as did attackers Mike Meyer, Jim Atkinson, Ryan McCarthy and Drew Miller. Miller’s goal came midway through the fourth quarter and restored a two goal lead for Northport after the Bulls had two quick ones within a minute of each other, to cut the lead to one.

After Miller’s goal, Smithtown West asked the officials to check faceoff specialist Tyler Kuprianchik’s stick for illegal pocket depth — a rare challenge that turned out to be successful.  The Bulls were awarded a two-minute man-up situation. 

They failed to capitalize.

“That was a little disrespectful to the game, in my opinion,” Triolo said. “Tyler has been taking face-offs all game. Of course, his stick is going to be messed up. It didn’t really matter because they didn’t score anyway.”

Kuprianchik won 67% of his face-offs on the evening, providing precious extra possession time for the Tigers.

“Tyler was great, and Andrew (Tittman) was unbelievable in goal for us. He made all kinds of great saves,” Triolo said. “It was a great team win and now we get to play a home game for the County Championship. It’s crazy.”

The stakes get higher from here with county and Long Island Championship games in the offing, and with them, a new level of crazy.

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'Poquott Beach'
‘Boy Juggler’ by Paul Edelson

Through the month of June, the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket presents an art exhibit titled Mostly Still Life by Paul Jay Edelson.

This exhibit includes paintings from late 2019 through the present. There is a range of subject matter, including landscapes and seascapes, all in an abstract style with strong imagery and intense color.

Recognized at the 2014 Gallery North Outdoor Art Show for his “Outstanding Paintings in Oil,” the top prize in that category, Edelson also won awards presented by the North Shore Art Guild (2016, 2020), the Southold Historical Society (2017, 2018) and the Mills Pond Gallery (2020). In Fall 2017 he was awarded “Best in Show” by the Long Island Museum (LIM) for his painting “Yellowstone Bison.”

The exhibit is on view during library hours. For more information, call 631-941-4080.

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Parents gathered at an ‘Unmask Our Kids’ rally last week in Hauppauge. Photo by Kim Brown

The last week has been really confusing surrounding children wearing masks in schools and during recess.

With under three weeks left of classes, parents across Long Island have been rallying outside the county offices, demanding that Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) ends the mask mandates for little ones. 

But it became political, fast. 

We agree: Masks are annoying, and we can only imagine how it’s impacting children in schools emotionally and physically. The weather has been hot — field days and outdoor sports have been starting back up in high and humid temperatures. But public health is still a top priority. It should not be political. 

And while U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY1) and Andrew Giuliani (R) held the same exact rally, in the same exact spot just a week apart, something must have worked because Cuomo announced a change in the state mandate two days after Zeldin’s gathering. 

But then that changed because the state Department of Health said it isn’t time for kids to be maskless inside yet — outside they can.

Parents were confused, upset — and rightfully so. Districts had to send out letters every other day updating what was allowed and what was not allowed. 

We’re all very tired. We want this to end. What we don’t want, though, is for things to happen prematurely. Is it better for the kids to spend the next few days with a mask on and then its summer break? Remember only people over 12 can be vaccinated, leaving many students in schools unvaccinated either because of age or their family’s choice.

In this case we think patience is a virtue. It’s not completely over yet. Be safe and be smart.

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