National Hero Visits Sachem High School North and East
 
On October 16 & 17, Darius Weems touched the hearts of 1500 Sachem High School Health Education students and raised awareness for a debilitating form of muscular dystrophy.  Darius and his production crew of college students made a surprise visit to Sachem North and Sachem East high schools. Joining Darius was Javier, an adorable 4-year-old also afflicted with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
 
“Darius Goes West: The Roll of His Life” is an award-winning documentary film, starring Darius, then 15 years old. In an effort to have a popular MTV show customize his wheelchair, Weems and his dedicated group of friends organized an expedition via RV from Athens, Georgia to Los Angeles, California. The aim of the film and the presentation was to raise awareness for DMD as well as highlight wheelchair accessibility throughout the United States.  
 
The film, “Darius Goes West” was shown in Health Education classes prior to the assembly presentation. In-depth health discussion of the film set the groundwork for developing empathy skills when considering tolerance, caregiver issues and application of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  It was evident from Darius’ overwhelming reception that his message will be indelibly engrained in the hearts and minds of Sachem’s students.   
 
The Sachem student body presented a $2,000 donation to Darius and his production crew in support of their cause. As one student so eloquently wrote in class, “Through Darius’ struggle living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a terminal condition, people are exposed to the magnitude of others’ hardships and are able to understand how minute the nuisances that they complain about tend to be.” 
 
Darius was joined with Javier Romero, a four-year old Stony Brook native who also suffers from DMD.  The Long Island tour is intended to not only inform people about the life of those with DMD, but also to promote the awareness of the charity organization started by Javier’s parents, Hope For Javier, which raises money for DMD research.
 
Photo: The Sachem student body presented a $2,000 donation to Darius and his production crew in support of their cause.

Sachem Arrows Marching Band Places First in Championship
 
On Sunday October 26, the Sachem Arrows Marching Band finished first-place in the “Large School 3 Competitive Class” at the 2008 New York State Field Band Conference Championship.  The show entitled “Quidam from Cirque de Soleil” featured the selections “Atmadja”, Ninkov Latova”, “Quidam” and “Incantation.”
 
The show, which includes a precisely executed drills and exciting music, brought the huge audience at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse to its feet. The Arrows received a score of 85.0, which is nearly three points ahead of the second-place group. The Arrows posted high scores all season long, placing first in all eight regular season competitions.
 
The Sachem Arrows Marching Band is conducted on the field by student Drum Majors Tom Carroll and Nicole Papadatos. Members of the professional staff include George Macchio, Director; Michael Carroll, Assistant Director; Jason Macy, Coordinator; Jen Fischer, Colorguard Instructor; Michael Macchio, Drum Line Instructor; Tynan Fitzpatrick, Pit Instructor; Gene Bennett, Visual Designer; Robb Normandeau and Kelly Demato, Assistant Colorguard Instructors.
 
Pictured: The Sachem Arrows Marching Band competing in the 2008 New York State Field Band Conference Championship.

Ohrenstein & Brown, LLP Announces Addition of New Associate

Garden City, NY - The Garden City based law firm of Ohrenstein & Brown announces the addition of Laurie DiPreta to the firm.  

Ms. DiPreta is an attorney with experience in appeals, mass tort litigation, construction accidents, municipal and premises liability, employment discrimination and commercial litigation.  Ms. DiPreta is committed to represent the O&B Mission of understanding its clients, their unique business circumstances and situations, and handling client matters with the greatest professionalism.

“We were particularly impressed with Ms. DiPreta’s litigation experience and dedication to varied and complex cases and issues,” said Manfred Ohrenstein, Partner and retired NYS Senator.
 
“We welcome Ms. DiPreta to our legal team,” said Michael D. Brown, Partner.  “From our inception more than 25 years ago, the attorneys of O&B have dedicated themselves to providing the utmost service for each client.”

About Ohrenstein & Brown, LLP:
Beyond the requisite professional skills and litigation experience the attorneys of O&B are dedicated to problem-solving, often finding innovative and creative ways of achieving its clients’ objectives.  By examining issues from all sides they anticipate and minimize problems later on. They work closely with clients to foresee and solve potential difficulties early and quickly. Ohrenstein & Brown — professionalism, knowledge, experience and innovative thinking to get the job done.

For more information on the attorneys at O&B, and the practice areas of litigation and consulting, please call 516-873-6334 or visit www.oandb.com. 

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Patchogue YMCA Ground Breaking

The Brookhaven Roe YMCA is proud to announce the ground breaking of a new Patchogue facility. All members of the community are invited to attend this festive event scheduled for Monday, November 3rd at 9:30 AM. This ceremony will take place on the future site of the Patchogue YMCA on the South side of Holbrook Road (County Road 19) between the Lakeview Cemetery and Briarcliff College. There will be renderings to view and representatives available to answer questions about the facility and its impact on the greater community.

This new facility will increase availability for wellness and community outreach of the YMCA in our community. The new facility will boast space for a full day childcare program, a large multi-purpose area, an expanded health and fitness area including a running track, gymnasium and locker rooms, a six lane pool and a rock climbing wall. Furthermore, this facility will enable the YMCA to almost double their enrollment with available space at both the current Brookhaven Y and the new facility for child care and camp programs. Both the free pre-teen and teen recreational programs will also be able to accommodate a larger attendance in the new facility.

This groundbreaking celebration will mark the beginning of the construction of this new facility. It will also mark the announcement of the public phase of the capital campaign which has already raised $16,453,040 in pledges toward the overall goal of $19,700,000. A hardworking committee of community leaders has been and will continue to work toward the addition of this community resource in downtown Patchogue.

• Date: November 3, 2008
• Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Location: Property on South Side of Holbrook Road (County Road 19) between Lakeview Cemetery and Briarcliff College

Sachem School District was happy to host an exhibit of M.C. Escher’s artwork at the Sequoya Middle School.
 
M.C. Escher has been called the “Master of Artistic Illusion”. On October 14th students and staff at Sequoya Middle School found out first hand why Escher received that prestigious title. Giant reproductions of Escher’s work were beautifully displayed in the exhibit room at Sequoya Middle School. These pieces of art work were provided by the Teacher’s Discovery Traveling Exhibit, which journeys around the country to share the gift of art. From October 14th through the 24th, children and adults of all ages flocked to the Escher exhibit to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to observe such celebrated pieces. One piece in particular, the “Drawing Hands”, contain the techniques of line illusions and the usages of paradoxes that the students at Sequoya Middle School recognize Escher to be known for.  
 
The success of the M.C. Escher Art Exhibit would not have been possible with out the hard work and strategic planning of the school’s art teachers, Denise Phillips and Karen Kwartler. Throughout the school year they have highlighted this event by hanging fact sheets and posters about Escher across the school’s hallways.
 
Although the art exhibit has passed, it still continues to make a huge impact on the school. Events like “black and white day” (where students only dressed in the according colors) were also coordinated to emphasize the fact Escher only worked in black and white. The math department plans on examining several papers Escher wrote that explain his mathematical approach to his artwork. The department will also be discussing tessellations, and Escher’s use of symmetry he has displayed so flawlessly in his art work.   
The M.C. Escher Art Exhibit served as a great learning tool that both the students and staff of Sequoya Middle School truly enjoyed.
 
Photo (left to right): Teachers Karen Kwartler and Denise Philips with the artwork displayed in Sequoya Middle School.

Sequoya Middle School Summer Reading Program
 
The Sequoya Building Leadership Team (BLT) sponsored a summer reading program and contest to encourage Sequoya Middle School students to continue reading for fun and enrichment during the summer months.
 
Participating students completed a summer reading journey review and summary about each book that they read.  They received a raffle entry for each submitted review and winners received gift certificates from Borders. Therefore, students who read more than one book increased their chances of winning the gift certificate. Entries were verified by parents.
 
Winners are anxiously looking forward to a shopping spree to further enhance their reading skills and quest for knowledge. The Sequoya Building Leadership Team is proud to acknowledge the commitment of these dedicated students.
 
Pictured: Principal Frank Panasci, BLT Chairperson Jeanne Berton and some of the contest winners.

Northport Orchestra to Perform Free Concert on November 7

The Northport Community Orchestra, under the direction of Richard Hyman, will present a free concert on Friday, November 7, 2008 at 8:00 P.M. at Northport Middle School.  The program features Symphony No.1 by Ludwig van Beethoven and will also include additional works by Beethoven, Vaughan Williams, Rossini, and Handel.  

Northport Middle School is located at 11 Middleville Rd., Northport (south of Rte. 25A, east of Vernon Valley Rd.).  Donations accepted; all proceeds benefit the Northport Community Orchestra.  

These free concerts are supported by donations from our generous sponsors, donors, and audience members.  We also thank State Senator Carl Marcellino and Assemblyman Andrew Raia for their assistance in obtaining grants from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. 

For further information, call (631)549-9515 or visit our website at www.northportorchestra.org.

Wheelchair Dancer Kitty Lunn to Perform in Adelphi University’s New Performing Arts Center

In observance of Disability Awareness Week, Adelphi University will host a variety of events to celebrate the talents of the millions of Americans with disabilities and raise awareness to disability issues through dance performances and educational workshops.
 
Professional dancer Kitty Lunn will perform in Adelphi’s dance theatre in the new Performing Arts Center as part of Disability Awareness Week. Ms. Lunn decided that a career-destroying accident would not prevent her from continuing to dance. More than 20 years ago, while preparing for her first Broadway show, she slipped on ice, fell down a flight of stairs, and broke her back. Now a paraplegic (paralyzed from the hips down), she uses a custom built ultra-light wheelchair to perform and glide around a stage. Her legs are motionless, but she dances with her upper body, moving with the flowing gestures of classical ballet and modern dance.

She has not let disability slow her down. She founded Infinity Dance Theater, a non-traditional dance company featuring dancers with and without disabilities, in 1995. Infinity is committed to bringing the joy and drama of motion and movement to a new level of inclusion by expanding the boundaries of dance and changing the world’s perception of what a dancer is. To this end, Ms. Lunn has traveled around the world performing and teaching her methods to other people with disabilities.
The Kitty Lunn ticketed event (free and open to the public) is presented by the College of Arts and Sciences with the Dance Department and in association with the Committee for Individuals with Disabilities.

WHEN:
Monday, October 27, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
 
WHERE:
Adelphi University, Dance Theatre, Performing Arts Center
1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY

Where the Past Becomes the Present….Only on WCWP

Every weeknight, listeners can catch Déjà Vu Radio on WCWP. The show presents the best in classic rock. Déjà Vu Radio showcases music from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, playing great classic rock artists such as Aerosmith, Blue Oyster Cult, and The Beatles.

Déjà Vu Radio airs every Monday through Friday night from 7pm to 9pm on WCWP. Listeners can listen to the genre by logging on to Mywcwp.com. They can also call in and leave a request at 516.299.2038 or send an instant message to the AOL instant messenger screen name of mywcwp.

WCWP is located at the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University. For more information about WCWP/88.1 FM and WCWP, visit us online at www.mywcwp.com or call us at 516.299.2683. You can also check us out on MySpace at www.myspace.com/wcwp.

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WCWP/88.1 FM and WCWP
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Start the Holiday Baking Season with a Pumpkin Pie Recipe Makeover

Carmel, IN – Heartland Sweeteners, LLC, a leader in the production and distribution of no calorie sweetener products announces the availability of Nevella® no calorie sweetener at grocery retailers in New York City and Long Island including A&P, Pathmark, ShopRite.

Nevella is a sucralose-based sweetener with no calories. It is suitable for anyone looking for a healthier choice in sweetening their favorite foods or drinks and for baking.  Nevella is also perfect for those with sugar restrictive diets and for those with diabetes.

“Nevella is great for cooking and baking, tastes like sugar, has no aftertaste, and is affordably priced,” says Mike Servie, president and CMO Heartland Sweeteners, LLC. “We are excited the product is expanding into retail markets as consumers will now have a great tasting, affordable alternative to other no calorie sweeteners.”

Just in time for the holidays the Nevella Harvest Pumpkin Pie recipe is healthier than the traditional pumpkin pie recipe and has fewer calories.

A traditional slice of pumpkin pie is about 316 calories with 130 calories from fat. The Nevella Harvest Pumpkin Pie recipe has 233 calories and 12 grams total fat and of course minimal sugar.  This recipe offers a good source of vitamin A, calcium and iron. “This holiday treat yourself with this lower calorie Nevella Harvest Pumpkin Pie recipe and you’ll save calories and won’t be disappointed with the taste as it’s just great,” says Michele Turcotte, registered dietician and nutrition consultant.  “Taste is important when it comes to baking and Nevella performs great in baking.  Recent taste tests showed that Nevella delivers great taste and does so at a great price.”

Coupons are available on the Nevella website and will also be available in selected Sunday newspaper inserts.  For the online coupons, recipes, store locations and other information, visit  http://www.nevella.com.
 
About Heartland Sweeteners, LLC. 
Heartland Sweeteners LLC is a family owned midwestern company specializing in developing innovative food products that are great for the whole family.

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Nevella® Harvest Pumpkin Pie - Servings: 8

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 c all purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 c lite unsalted butter – chilled and diced
• 1/4 c water – ice cold
• 8 oz low fat cream cheese – softened
• 2 c canned pumpkin
• 1 c Nevella® Granular No Calorie Sweetener
• 1/4 c salt
• 1 egg
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 c lite whipping cream
• 1/4 stick lite unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger

Prepare Crust:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F
2. Combine flour and salt in a large bowl
3. Cut in ½ c butter until it resembles coarse crumbs
4. Stir in water, a tablespoon at a time, until mixture forms a ball
5. Wrap in plastic film and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight
6. Roll dough out to fit a 9-inch pie plate
7. Place dough in a pie plate and press evenly into the bottom and sides of the pie plate
8. Pinch and crimp the edges to make a pattern

Prepare Filling:

1. Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer
2. Add the pumpkin and beat until combined
3. Add Nevella® no calorie sweetener and salt, beat until combined
4. Add the egg mixed with the yolks, whipping cream and melted butter, beat until combined
5. Add the vanilla, cinnamon and ginger, mix until incorporated
6. Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake for 50 minutes, or until the center is set
7. Place the pie on a wire rack and cool to room temperature before serving

Per Serving: 233 Cal; 8 g Protein; 12 g Tot Fat (7 g Sat Fat; 4 g Mono Fat); 27 g Carb; 2 g Fiber; 2 g Sugar; 74 mg Calcium; 3 mg Iron; 3717 mg Sodium; 110 mg Cholesterol
 
NOTES: A 9-inch pre-made pie crust or refrigerated pie dough may be substituted.  To prevent edges of crust from burning, it may be necessary to fit a piece of aluminum foil to cover the edges of the crust during baking.  Variations and/or substitutions are not guaranteed to produce the same delicious results.