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Editorial hed This Sunday, & m @ think solidarity Four years later and, we are in no dan- ger of forgetting the September 11 terror- ist massacres. This year, various vigils and ceremonies continue to honor the victims. The East Northport Fire Department will hold its annual memon- al service at 9:30 am in front of the Larkfield Road firehouse this Sunday. when the names of all the victims will be read. Also, the Long Esland Junior Soccer League. which was hard fut with the loss ot a total 4 members of its community. begins its fall season September 10 and 11 observ ing moments of silence betore each match. Remember the names of these who perished Kevin Murphy. Northport Youth Center coach; Danny Trant. former Northport/Cow Harbor Bandits coach. Era Aviles, of Commack; Crazg Blass, of Northport. and Farrell Lyach, of Centerport. Whether or mot one attends the ser- vices this weekend, there are other ways we can carry on lke spirit of something else that happernied on September 11. 2001 - an outpouring of solidarity. as well as generosity of spirit and support to fellow Americans. On that day and its immediate aftermath, Americans put their differences aside and saw them- selves as united. We can direct that spirit to the victims of a tragedy that is of a different nature, but no less heartbreaking and destruc- tive. Last week, Hurricane Katrina left many children, elderly, working class and ill people orphaned, homeless, indi- gent and struggling for survival. Please find a way to help. Some may decide to open their wallets, to help those who, for whatever reason, stayed behind in those ravaged Gulf Coast areas. Others may consider opening up their homes on Long Island for families that want to relocate. Still, others who are trained as medical professionals or relief workers may volunteer to travel and provide those services in person, as needed. However it's done, let us put differ- ences aside and stand united, once again. WeWymWTheyMb: no longer than 4600 words and may be edited for clarity, libe! and. good taste. Please include your town of residence and a tele- MWMMMRWM \ f;_i\Wyonrlemmttm- corn. We do not publish Opinion Visionary passes away TO THE EDITOR: On August 27, Dr. Richard Doremus passed away at his home in Northport. Dr. Doremus became the first Superintendent of Schools for the newly formed Shoreham- Wading Rever School District in the very early 1970». and served the community in that capactty for 17 years Dr Doremuys was a vision ary leader with a research- based, child-centered phitoso- phy Using the revenue of the Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant. he was able to build ane oft - if not the -> finest school districts in the country lt is a district that to this day prides stselt on mnov ation and progressive high level eduation A -nder Dr Doremus direction the community bunk a Miidle School that led the way in differentiating the needs of young adolescents The SWR School Library Media system was awarded best in the nation Rlementary schools were encouraged to develop literature based read ing programs. whiting process whiting programs and hands-on science and math programs long before these ideas became the norm in education Children studied ani mai husbandry and hortreulture at a work ing Middle School Farm There was a rich offenng of summer programs tor all children, project onented hugh school history and science courses, a K-12 music program second to none. no-cut sports teams that were consistent winners, and state of the art computer-infused classrooms. Members of the district staff were provided extensive in-service opportunities led by the best in the field. He was most proud that every year the Shoreham- Wading River School District could boast neatly a 100 percent graduation rate. Richard Doremus If you were a teacher or administrator working for Dr Doremus. you knew that he put the needs of students first, and he expected you to do the same. Teachers were encour- aged to differentiate instruction. and classes were heteroge- neous with even the most handrcapped included im the mainstream programs He lured teachers and administrators who were independent thinkers. imnovators and leaden He expected the staff to develop those same qualities in their students Dr Doremus will be sorely mussed Ivy those edun ators and community memhers who had the good fortune to know him link Sohu ants Shorchum bormer teacher and prim pal of the Miller AMyerue 'n had Welcome back, Warren TO) THEL FDITOR |I would like to wek ome hak Manen Arthuw i th, School Board As a frequent aftefrtee of a hoo haut meetings d have always admured the wn that M+ Arthu capressos se mush dedi ation and carmmg tor the «hiakdres oft our s howl distrr t As shoe haard president he showed an abihtv not only to feat. but te Irsten G apprc. ate that he helped toxter a sense of order openness and protessionalism at hoard mvetings Mr Arthur speaks of recogmzing the uniqueniess of every whether they are special needs. gifted of on the sports team He promutes at every turn and advox ates tor students to receive educational opportunities in technology Mr Arthur supports the art and music pre grams -_- which is in fact what brought me to this whoo! district He understands the mission of providing quality education for our children in a cost-effective manner His 12 years of expenence as trustee reassures me that there will be another strong voice to advocate for high quality education in Northport and East Northport Sharn Saudine Northport Relief after Hurricane Katrina Wiping all other news. even the war in Iraq. from center stage in the media is the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina and the ensuing devastation on the Gulf coast. The Big Easy, as New Orleans is affectionately regarded by all who have enjoyed her legendary hospitality, is destroyed. Biloxi, Mississippi and any number of coastal villages likewise. And the flooded property pales in companson to the loss of life, the separation of family members, and the destruction of commu- nities and daily routines. Besides the grim body count that we will eventually learn, more than a nullion people been dislocated. It1s an Between you and me BY LEAH S. DUNAIEF Steve Levy's office that the county will offer housing to more than 100 evacuees from the Gulf. Nassau is undertaking a similar effort, and the two county execu- uves are coordinating their relief efforts This immediately provides potential recipients for direct help from our re- dents. After housing and the other basic necessities would come the need for jo. which is where businesses mught become involved. Perhaps then this disaster can be turned. at least in part. to opportunity fer recipients and donors alike County Executive Levy's office phone number is 853-4018. The second idea is for a local commu- American tragedy of epic proportions. And it has called forth an epic response of charitable giving. As always. in times of tragedy, the problem is to try to make sure the charity goes to the people we intend to help. We at the newspaper have two ideas for assisting those who need our help. One idea is for donor families to step forward and each sponsor or \adopt\ a dislocated family. This would provide a direct donor and recipient situation that would be readily trackable and, we believe, personally sauisfying. We have just learned from Suffolk County Executive nity service organization - like Rotary or Kiwanis - to solicit contributions from individuals and especially businesses. To that end, we would donate ongoing space in our newspapers for an honor role of donors along with the amount of their donations In thi way. we could coordinate and accelerate the momentum of generosity that has poured forth from our residents If any organization or individual wants to respond to the proposals mentioned above or has any other ideas they are welcome to call me at 751-7744 or email at pub@tbmewspapers.com. Thank you The opinions of columnists and letter writers are their own, .amd not necessarily those ofthe newspaper. TIMES BEACON RECORD NEWSPAPERS We welcome lessers, phosographs.. comments and story ideas. Send your items to P.O, Box 707, MN? 11733maMlonnnsmGlmwspupenxom Or drop by our news offect at 67 Main Street, Northport. Times Beacon Record Ne Mia-WW WWW wapapers are published every Thursday. Address: P.O. Box 207, Setauket, N.Y, 11733 *Telephone: (631) 261-7727 EDITOR ADVERTISING Patricia Proven DIRECTOR LEBURE EDITOR Kathryn Mandracch:a Ellen Barcel ART, PRODUCTION ONLINE EDITOR OIRECTOR John Springer David R. Leeman
