🌱Smithtown Daily: 3 HS Seniors Win NSPC Health Science Competition

Hey, Smithtown! Diane Witek here to help you get started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on around Smithtown today.

First, today's weather:

Pleasant with clouds breaking. High: 71, low: 57.

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Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. Mary Flatley, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps Reserve, is working to inspire fellow veterans diagnoses with PTSD. The 45-year-old Smithtown native hopes her passion for poetry and volunteer work can improve the lives of others. From lending a hand at assisted living facilities, senior centers, the American Legion, and the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association, Flatley's dedication to Smithtown and its residents is apparent. On October 15, Flatley will also be one of 30 female veterans honored at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. (Smithtown Patch)
2. The Smithtown Central School District announced three science research seniors at Smithtown High School East were named finalists in the prestigious NSPC Health Science Competition. Way to go Smithtown seniors! (Smithtown Patch)
   
3. Calypso, a Mt. Sinai-based sailboat, "was hit by a rogue wave" in the Long Island Sound, "de-masting the vessel and injuring all four of the crew members" on Sunday. The sailboat was 80 miles south of Montauk when the United States Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod arrived. Despite heavy seas and tough conditions, all four crew members were rescued safely, according to a Facebook post from the station. (Patch)
4. For a second year in a row, Patchogue Spring Beer Fest 2022 will take place Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at Burgerology Patchogue, 11 Railroad Ave. This year there will be beers available from 50 different breweries! Tickets can be purchased ahead of time here. (Patch)
5. Police in Suffolk County are searching for a pair of suspects who allegedly used a stolen credit card to spend more than $1,200 in items at Bed Bath & Beyond in Lake Grove. The incident happened at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, police said. (Smithtown Patch)
6. Peter Domenichello, 55, of Hauppauge, made discriminatory remarks and tried to hit a man with his car last week. Domenichello was arrested on Tuesday afternoon, Suffolk County police said. (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• The Force is Strong with 3D Printing (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (5 p.m.)
• HSW — Business Awards — Smithtown High School-West. (6 p.m.)
• Business Awards Ceremony — Smithtown Csd. (6 p.m.)
• Colon Cancer Awareness 2022 — What Everyone Should Know (Smithtown Library). (7 p.m.)
• Blooming Garden Sign (Smithtown-Nesconset). (7 p.m.)
• Ukulele Workshop (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (7:45 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "This poor clapper rail made it back to Long Island after a long migration and was found grounded on a busy street. It most likely collided with a window or a car. After a few days of pain meds, fluids and food, this rail was ready to go." (Facebook) (Website)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Be sure to brush up on these two Children's Classics before coming down to The Smithtown Historical Society this summer. From the page to the stage, you are sure to love these shows! 🎟️: smithtownpac.org, #spac, #longislandtheatre." (Facebook) (Website)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Buzz on over and get caught having fun with this Storytime all about bugs! Make your own buggy creation to bring home. Register for this Smithtown Building program in person, by phone 631-360-2480 ext. 140." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Our face when you say you haven't purchased your tickets yet to our CLOSING weekend of 'High School Musical Jr.' 🐾 🎟️:#smithtownpac. #spac. #smithtowntheatre." (Facebook) (Website)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. I'll see you soon!

— Diane Witek

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