🌱 DEC Opens Applications For PO Exams + Werner Reich Dies At Age 94

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 86, low: 68.

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Here are the top 4 stories today in Smithtown:

1. Exams for the next Forest Ranger and Environmental Conservation recruitment will be held on Sept. 17. For those interested in becoming a conservation police officer or a DEC forest ranger, note the application deadline is Aug. 3. Sign up for the exams at http://cs.ny.gov/police/. (Smithtown Matters)
2. The Smithtown Community mourns the passing of holocaust survivor Werner Reich. He was well known by the Smithtown School District community for his annual school visits to teach students about tolerance and how to be a good person by choice and actions. Reich was 94 years old. (Smithtown School District)
3. Boost your summer evenings practicing yoga with goats at the Smithtown Historical Society. Multiple dates are available, and sessions are $28 per person. Kids aged 7-17 years are welcome to join with a guardian. (Eventbrite)
4. Save the date for the St. James Summer Nights on Lake Avenue July 20. The band "Common Ground" will perform at 6 p.m. (All Events)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Night Noises — (Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• All Abilities Sunflower Craft — (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10 a.m.)
• Battle of the Books Jr. — (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (11 a.m.)
• Thursday Movie of the Week — (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (1:30 p.m.)
• Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert Series — (Smithtown Building). (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Did you ever find an injured animal, drive it to a Rehabber with the animal in a box only to lose the animal somewhere in the car?" (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• St. Patrick School, Smithtown: "Another trial hike for these smiling faces! Stay tuned for details!" (St. Patrick School, Smithtown via Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Audiences can't get enough of our production of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid Jr.' Join us for this classic tale that is guaranteed to entertain families of all ages!" (Smithtown Performing Arts Center via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Check out the fun we had at our Baby Playground program!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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