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Miller Place Civic Association, Inc. P.O. Box 623, Miller Place, NY 11764 631.473.0943 Email: millerplacecivic@aol.com
A Message From the PresidentDear Neighbor,
Does this month’s photo disgust you? I hope so, because we need all the help we can recruit this year to complete a dramatic clean up of our lovely town. You may not want to hear it but whether you left it there or not, it has become the responsibility of us all to keep our town clean. That’s just the way it is even though it does not follow the concept of responsibility we all should be teaching our children. “You dropped it ,you pick it up” doesn’t pertain to litter. I wish it did. Calls have been made to the town and a letter sent with photos to the state. We’re hoping to obtain cooperation from their staff for a cleanup at least along Route 25A and Miller Place Yaphank Road. Our third annual town wide clean-up is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, May 13th. We’ll be sharing more information soon and hope you’ll consider saving a few hours that morning to help out. Kathy March 2006 IT’S TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP Historic News On April 10th the MPMS Historical Society will hold a free lecture about the "Human History of Mt. Sinai Harbor" in the Congregational Church, North Country Rd., Mt. Sinai. This interesting lecture will emphasize the 20th century, including the many controversial dredging issues. The guest speaker, will be Fred Drewes, who is a retired professor of Biology from Suffolk Community College. He has had an ongoing and ardent interest in Mt. Sinai Harbor. His talk should be very interesting for everyone. The meeting begins at 8 PM following election of officers. All are welcome and there will be refreshments. Antique Appraiser Lloyd of Eastport returns due to popular demand on April 29 at 7:00 at the Mt. Sinai Congregational Church. Admission is $10 which includes one appraisal. Additional appraisals are $3 a piece with a minimum of three per person. Refreshments will be available. To reserve your spot, call 476-5742. Leave your name and how many guests are attending. Relay For Life The American Cancer Society's North Shore Relay for Life is being held this year on June 9-10 @ Shoreham-Wading River High school. The coordinator, Sarah Cullen, is inviting our Civic Association members to check out the website: www.acsevents.org/relay/ny/shoreham This event is for the towns of Wading River, Shoreham, Rocky Point, Sound Beach and Miller Place. It is a community event and not school related although the school groups such as Booster Clubs are involved. She is trying to spread the word in Miller Place, as there has been little feed back from our community to date. Please let her know if your club/group has an interest in the Relay for Life event, whether it be a team, committee volunteers, a donation (either monetary or a basket or raffle). Jumble Street Sale Historic East Main Street Port Jefferson March 31, April 1 & 2, Friday through Sunday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Kathy Rousseau Route 25A between Sylvan & Pipe Stave Planning/Zoning Jim Moran and Michael Guido recently held an initial meeting with the developers of what is currently being called Miller Place Plaza. This is the 6 acre property to the west of Ging’s nursery. Under consideration are two restaurants and a bank, but nothing specific as yet. The property is zoned for this type of plan, and the fact that the Civic was asked to meet so early in the process speaks well for the developers. As always we will keep you informed as we learn of progress. Diagnostic Lab Open for Spring As you prepare your property for the warm weather, you may face challenges to rid the lawn and garden of pests that threaten your hard work. Cornell’s Insect and Plant Diagnostic Lab at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum on Montauk Highway in Oakdale will be open for the season Beginning March 16. Bring in soil samples to be tested for pH; have plant problems diagnosed; have insect and tick specimens identified. Free soil pH test kits(one per household) are being offered for the month of April. Samples may be dropped off Tuesdays through Fridays between 8:30and 4;30. A horticulture hotline is available Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:00am to 4:00 pm. Echo Pharmacy Medical & Surgical Supplies Echo Pharmacy has further enhanced their services to the community with the expansion of Medical and Surgical supplies in an almost adjacent store. They offer customers a huge variety of products/supplies such as allergy care, diabetes care, wheelchairs, surgical stockings, a mastectomy boutique, Physical Therapy equipment, wound care and shoes for special needs. They have a private fitting room with fitter hours by appointment. Their staff consists of a Board Certified/Registered Orthotic Fitter, Mastectomy Consultant, Certified Surgical Sock Fitters, and a Certified Diabetic Educator. I can personally attest to the professionalism and courtesy of Brian, Marcy and their wonderful staff. Stop by and see the new store, to the left of the Pharmacy, or call 476-8230. Historic News On April 10th the MPMS Historical Society will hold a free lecture about the "Human History of Mt. Sinai Harbor" in the Congregational Church, North Country Rd., Mt. Sinai. This interesting lecture will emphasize the 20th century, including the many controversial dredging issues. The guest speaker, will be Fred Drewes, who is a retired professor of Biology from Suffolk Community College. He has had an ongoing and ardent interest in Mt. Sinai Harbor. His talk should be very interesting for everyone. The meeting begins at 8 PM following election of officers. All are welcome and there will be refreshments. Antique Appraiser Lloyd of Eastport returns due to popular demand on April 29 at 7:00 at the Mt. Sinai Congregational Church. Admission is $10 which includes one appraisal. Additional appraisals are $3 a piece with a minimum of three per person. Refreshments will be available. To reserve your spot, call 476-5742. Leave your name and how many guests are attending. Relay For Life The American Cancer Society's North Shore Relay for Life is being held this year on June 9-10 @ Shoreham-Wading River High school. The coordinator, Sarah Cullen, is inviting our Civic Association members to check out the website: www.acsevents.org/relay/ny/shoreham This event is for the towns of Wading River, Shoreham, Rocky Point, Sound Beach and Miller Place. It is a community event and not school related although the school groups such as Booster Clubs are involved. She is trying to spread the word in Miller Place, as there has been little feed back from our community to date. Please let her know if your club/group has an interest in the Relay for Life event, whether it be a team, committee volunteers, a donation (either monetary or a basket or raffle). Jumble Street Sale Historic East Main Street Port Jefferson March 31, April 1 & 2, Friday through Sunday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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