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Mandatory Routes To Whom it May Concern, Councilwoman Christine Scalera submitted the following to the FAA for the Public Comment: On behalf of the residents of the Town of Southampton and the Town’s Airport Noise Advisory Committee, I would like to acknowledge the determination of the Federal Aviation Administration to reexamine the North Shore Route and consider other alternatives to reduce commuter aircraft noise over Eastern Long Island. Excessive levels of noise prompted adoption of the North Shore Route rule. However, the level of noise is at least four times as much as when the Rule was first announced and is highly and unnecessarily disturbing to over a million residents from Manhattan and Queens to East Hampton and Montauk. Unfortunately, Southampton Town bears the brunt of this scourge as these aircraft make their way at low altitudes to and from the East Hampton Airport. Mandatory routes or adjusting where they go is not the answer to this problem, routes merely move the noise from one community to another and do nothing to address the level of noise or safety concerns. What is desperately needed are curfews and steep reductions in the number of operations. If, as a short-term interim step, the FAA determines to modify routes, the following principles must be observed. 1. The routes must be mandatory and must perhaps consist solely of both a North Shore Route and a South Shore Route. 2. To the maximum extent possible, both routes must be over water, more than one mile offshore and at an altitude in excess of at least 5000 feet. 3. Transition over land to or from a landing facility may occur only within the borders of the town in which such facility is located. 4. Both routes must apply to amphibian aircraft as well as helicopters, as they are largely interchangeable. 5. If a particular aircraft cannot adhere to the route, either in general or due to prevailing weather conditions or other factors, it may not fly the route at that time. 6. The FAA must commit adequate resources to enforcement or delegate enforcement to the affected towns. These recommendations largely update those made by the town supervisors of Southampton, East Hampton, Southold, and Shelter Island back in 2010 before the North Shore Route was made permanent. The updating reflects the dramatic increase in traffic, our horrible experience with the Rule over the past decade and the growing use of amphibian aircraft. Further, please see below our responses to the four specific questions posed by the FAA in its request for comments: 1. Did implementation of the Rule result in more or less helicopter noise in your community compared to levels you experienced prior to implementation of the Rule? As stated above, the noise by all forms of com-

muter aircraft has increased dramatically since implementation of the Rule. The ability of pilots to transition from the required route at any point and to fly along the shoreline on a completely unregulated Southern Route has made the North Shore Route completely porous and useless. As it applies to Southampton Town, these flaws in the structure of the Rule have resulted in most of the objectionable air traffic being routed over the neighborhoods and residences of the Town of Southampton to and from an airport not within the town’s jurisdiction. 2. How and when do helicopter operators deviate from the Rule? The Rule is so porous that deviation is profound. Deviation is supposed to occur for safety reasons only. However, that requirement is ignored or so loosely interpreted that the Rule is useless. Further, it does not currently apply to operators of amphibian aircraft, who may follow a similar path but do so at very low altitudes at extremely high noise levels. Most operators, in violation of FAA rules applicable to commercial flights, turn their transponders off to make complaining difficult. Any revised Rule must be coupled with a very strong commitment and resources for enforcement. 3. Are there alternative or supplemental routes you believe will reduce the noise impacts without jeopardizing the safe operation of aircraft? The North Shore Route must require that aircraft flying that route between the New York City area and the airports in East Hampton and Montauk must stay at least one mile offshore over water around Orient Point and stay over water as long as possible in transitioning between Orient Point and either airport. A parallel South Shore Route must be added and must also remain over water, at least one mile offshore, until due south of the destination landing facility (Georgica Pond in the case of East Hampton Airport). From experience altitudes of 2400 feet are neither observed nor effective and that the nature of the sound produced by helicopters requires that they fly at altitudes of at least 5000 feet to the maximum extent possible. There is no requirement that an aircraft operate if any portion of the flight is known to likely to impose safety concerns before the flight takes off. Major airports routinely ground flights in bad weather. These routes should be designed to minimize harm to people from noise rather than to maximize the ability of aircraft to fly to and from the Hamptons. Aircraft simply should not be permitted to use a route if for any reason they can’t do it safely rather than permitting them to modify the route as they wish. The FAA must also establish procedures in coordination with East End Airports to monitor and enforce compliance with these routes. 4. Should the Rule be extended, modified or allowed to expire in 2020? Based on the foregoing, it should be both modified and then extended. Further, it would seem that no extension, modification or expiration will be meaningful unless East Hampton has the authority to — Continued On Page 45.

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News & Opinion Riverside Park Plans Approved Southampton Town tells civic association ‘let’s move forward’ By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

Members of the Flanders, Riverside, and Northampton Community Association responded with thumbs-ups and applause as Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman said “Let’s move forward; let’s make this happen,” after seeing final plans for the future Riverside Park. “We’ve continued to gather support from the town, which is wonderful,” said FRNCA president Ron Fisher. “This is the first municipal public investment

in Riverside outside of the traffic circle. It’s the largest investment Riverside has seen in probably 50 years. I think this will bring people to the area, get others out of their houses, and bring a little water access to those that don’t have it.” FRNCA received a $50,000 grant to create the concept plan for the 14-acre park with Araiys Designs. While $43,000 of that was earmarked for the plan, the other $7000 went toward hiring a Stony Brook doctor who created a health sur-

“The idea is to open up views to rivers through the park. We wanted to create a sense of use; a sense of security, activity, and ultimately, pride as more people use it.”

vey to hear from residents what they’d like to see at the park. The final plan reflected that along with results from three roundtable discussions. Some design elements that were important included a walking trail, an elevated boardwalk, rest stations, a kayak launch area, and a bike bath. There will also be a large fishing pier and recreational space along the water. Some other construction details included lighting and wide walking paths to make the park feel more open. “No one wanted to feel like they were stuck in the middle of the woods,” Fisher said. “There’s a sense of security that comes with that.” The park is also Americans with Disabilities Act compliant, meaning the space is entirely handicap accessible. There will be a sensory garden for children, and educational areas to host classes along with a performing space. “It’s been a great project. We’ve had a lot of fun,” said Steve Nieroda of Araiys Designs. “The idea is to open up views to the river through the park. We wanted to create a sense of use; create a sense of security, activity, and ultimately, pride as more people use it.” Nieroda recommended constructing the park in phases, with the first coming in at $1,545,271 for site preparation, wetland buffering, program elements, and site amenities; and the second, $1,083,638 for shoreline remediation, garden and lawn plantings, and program elements. Environmental stakeholders were brought in to see what native plants could be restored to the area. Around

Steve Nieroda of Araiys Designs presents plans for the design and construction of the new Riverside Park. Independent/Desirée Keegan

the asphalt parking lot will be permeable pavers and bioswales, and the main trail will be constructed of blue stone, which makes it environmentally friendly, as well as easier to maintain. The goal is to create a regional East-to-West trail to link to Flanders’s Peconic Trail. Because of FRNCA’s work, the Department of Environmental Conservation awarded the civic association $50,000 toward the construction plan phase. “It’s been an honor to be the president of FRNCA during this time, to oversee the receipt of hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant money to help build this community that needs it the most,” Fisher said. “It’s been such an honor.”

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Raze Or Rebuild Bel-Aire Cove? Town to hold January 8 hearing to gather input on motel’s future By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

A debate over competing solutions for the Bel-Aire Cove Motel in Hampton Bays has ended with the Southampton Town Board agreeing to hold a public hearing next month to weigh the property’s fate. After several public comments and an hourlong debate between board members, a unanimous vote was cast in favor of Councilwoman Christina Preston Scalera’s resolution to hold a January 8 hearing to determine whether the Shinnecock Road property should be purchased with money from the Community Preservation Fund. “I feel that this parcel is appropriate for CPF purchase irrespective of the issues that we’re talking about relative to its use as a hotel,” Preston Scalera said at the board’s December 11 meeting. “Ideally, I would have loved to see it flourish as a hotel, or have confidence that it will do so in the future, notwithstanding this speculative nature of using other people’s money to fund hopes. I think it’s problematic that we have a fundamental lack of confidence that this board will enforce its codes. And I think it is well-founded, which is even more troubling to me.” The Bel-Aire Cove Motel has been the source of many complaints and was cited with code violations for overcrowding, bedbugs, and missing smoke detectors during an October 2017 raid. In an attempt to clean up the property, Supervisor Jay Schneiderman proposed what board members are touting as an “out-of-

the-box” plan in August to purchase the property for $1.06 million and prepare it for development as luxury town houses or a 22-room boutique hotel. “I’ve been working for three years on this property trying to come up with a community-based solution that would get it to be a positive part of the local economy in Hampton Bays — to clean up the issues around the septic system, to have it be something that would pay a higher tax to the school district than it’s currently paying, and to have it be a hotel once again,” Schneiderman said. “We talked about revitalizing the Hampton Bays community and stimulating the economy. I feel I haven’t made my case strong enough, so this will buy me some time. I’ve got work to do.” Board members on both sides raised concerns that the property might remain a problem for the Southampton board into the future. Preston Scalera said she was afraid the town might find itself back in the same situation if the motel is rebuilt, and Hampton Bays resident Ray D’Angelo echoed her fear, urging the town purchase the property through the CPF, raze it, and preserve it. He was joined by other community members who wished to see the same thing. “My two main concerns are the residents that live there now get safely relocated, which I hope the town would help do, and that this place will be done

Four of five Southampton Town Board members have already stated their desire to purchase the Bel-Aire Cove Motel in Hampton Bays and turn it into luxury town houses or a 22-room boutique motel in an effort to boost the area’s commercial tax base. Independent/Desirée Keegan

with,” D’Angelo said. “We would really like to see this thing put to bed — have a stake go through its heart and not see it come back to life.” Councilman John Bouvier had a converse concern. “We’ve acquired a lot of CPF properties that have languished,” he said. “It’s in the heart of Hampton Bays; it’s on the water. If you acquire it with CPF funds and you leave it, then there’s a burden on the town to maintain the property because people see it all the time driving through. It has to be protected. And it could become another blight.” Councilman Tommy John Schiavoni joined his three board members who were opposed to the use of CPF money to buy the property, citing concerns it would set a precedent. Preston Scalera countered that she was just as worried about the town getting into the real estate business. “This property has been a part of Hampton Bays for 60 years,” Schiavoni said. “I am mindful of the tax base in Hampton Bays. Economic development has been one of this board’s goals. Good Ground Park was built; Edward J. Warner Sr. Old Ponquogue

Bridge Marine Park and fishing pier, Ponquogue Pavilion, Hot Dog Beach, the Tiana Life-Saving Station, to name a few, are some of the development projects we have, and it would be nice to have people come to Hampton Bays as a summer resort to visit those amenities and go to the restaurants in town and contribute to the economy.” While Schneiderman, Bouvier, Schiavoni, and Councilwoman Julie Lofstad all said they were ready to vote “yes” on the resolution to purchase the property, and felt they had been “maneuvered” to vote in favor of the public hearing, ultimately, they said they would not go against letting the public speak at a formal hearing. “I’m always willing to listen,” Lofstad said. “And especially if time is not of the essence.” Because her fellow board members have already seemed to have made up their minds on the matter, Preston Scalera pleaded with them to do their due diligence in weighing public positions from next month’s hearing. “Go into the public hearing with an open mind,” Preston Scalera said. “I think the public deserves that.”

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Town To Install Electric Car Charging Stations East Hampton to be on the 'cutting edge,' town board told By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

The Town of East Hampton is moving rapidly toward installing numerous electric vehicle charging ports, to be used to power both a new fleet of electric cars owned by the town, as well as vehicles owned by the general public. Kim Shaw, who heads the town’s Natural Resources Department, and Lauren Steinberg, an environmental analyst for the department, laid out the future for the town board during its work session December 11 at the Montauk Firehouse. The town, Shaw told the board, has five Nissan Leaf electric vehicles on order, due for delivery in February.

“Our first priority is to get some additional charging stations in on the town hall campus.” The good news, she said, is that the state is funding the work. “The town is the recipient of a $100,000 award from the Clean Energy Communities program,” she said. “Our commitment back to the state was to install charging stations for a fleet of electric cars for the town, and also to install charging stations throughout the community.” Currently, there is just one charging port in the town’s Pantigo Road government complex. Located by the police

This outmoded charging station for electric vehicles at the government complex on Pantigo Road will soon be replaced by three charging stations that can each handle two cars at a time. Independent/T. E. McMorrow

substation, the charging port is outmoded, Shaw explained, and will be replaced with what she described as a “sleek” charging station that can handle two electric vehicles at one time. In addition, the town will be placing two more of the double-ported charging stations on the other side of the police substation. The portals, Steinberg told the board, are considered “level two.” She

said, “The level two takes four to six hours to fully charge the average vehicle,” adding that each hour of charging gives the vehicle another 20 miles of range. Town employees using the new electric vehicles will just swipe a key fob and plug in. An app will be available to the general public, who will be able to scan their phone, and power up. The town currently Continued On Page 12.

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Sagaponack Subdivision Gains Steam Land owner tells board: ‘Roll up your sleeves’ By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

Kenneth Schwenk, the property owner, and his representative, Alice Cooley, both addressed the Sagaponack Board of Trustees during a public hearing. Independent/T. E. McMorrow

The proposed subdivision of part of more than 140 acres of contiguous farmland south of Montauk Highway in Sagaponack took a giant step toward fruition last week after a public hearing at Sagaponack Village Hall December 10. The parcel in question, 41.3 acres in size, is owned by Kenneth Schwenk and his family. Schwenk and his representative, Alice Cooley of Matthews, Kirst, & Cooley PLLC, were in the audience for the hearing before the village trustees and mayor Donald Louchheim. The subdivision, called Meadowmere by Schwenk, will create nine buildable lots, each a bit over an acre in size, in the southwestern quadrant of his 41.3acre property. The proposed subdivision, first aired about 10 years ago before being reintroduced this year, will create a cul-de-sac to be accessed from Montauk

Highway by a 50-foot-wide private road. A 10th buildable lot on the current property, which runs from Montauk Highway south, is where there currently is a house, barn, and a garage, on the highway itself. Schwenk has previously told the board that he has not personally farmed his property, which is bordered by farmland both to the east and west, for about 15 years. Either the building rights, or the land itself, on the acreage to the east and west of Schwenk’s, is owned by Southampton Town. Schwenk has previously indicated to the Sagaponack board he is not interested in selling the land to Southampton via community preservation funds. One person spoke against the proposal, Randall Parsons. Parsons made it clear that he was not speaking as a representative of the East Hampton Town

Planning Board, of which he is a member. Parsons said that the village should consider a positive declaration under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, “and initiate a limited scope environmental impact statement process. It is my belief that only in this way can we give extraordinary care to this extraordinary site,” he said. Cooley responded that the SEQRA question had already been determined with a negative declaration in 2009, meaning no further work on the issue was required. She also said that the density of the proposed subdivision was three parcels smaller than it could have potentially been. Originally, the Town of East Hampton was invited by the village to weigh in with its thoughts about the subdivision. The matter had been put before the

town’s planning department and planning board, both of which asked for less development on what is now open land. This was done because the Schwenk’s land was believed to be within 500 feet of Town Line Road. If that were the case, Sagaponack would be required to make the invitation to East Hampton, under state law. However, Cooley told the Sagaponack board the survey was being misinterpreted by all parties, and that, in fact, Schwenk’s land is farther away from East Hampton than 500 feet. After examining the survey, the East Hampton Planning Department agreed with Cooley. Schwenck concluded, “Roll up your sleeves, everybody, and get to work.” The board kept the record open to allow time for East Hampton’s response, and any other written responses.

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ers permission to improve their septic system within one day of applying to the county health department. Village Trustee Rose Brown said she was eager to include failing septic systems into the law’s scope, but county officials have stated that expediting permits for failed system owners would not be available in the near future. The village board scheduled a public hearing for January 18 at the Emergency Services Building on Cedar Street to discuss the proposal.

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Houses of worship throughout the East End are providing a variety of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services, in a variety of languages, including English, Polish, and Spanish. Here is a sampling. On Friday, December 21, the Hampton Bays Assembly of God will host a night of Christmas Worship beginning at 7 PM. On Monday, December 24, there will be a candlelight service at 7 PM that will include seasonal music performances, and “Come Let Us Adore Him” worship services will be held every Sunday of the Christmas season at 8:45 AM. For more information, call 631-723-1847 or go to www.hamptonbaysag.net. The Old Steeple Community Church in Aquebogue is having its annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service of lessons and carols on Monday, December 24, at 8 PM. For more information, visit

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bills the public $2.50 an hour for using the charging stations, Steinberg said. The state, Shaw said, will issue a $4000 rebate for each charging station installed. Shaw’s department is also looking to install four more charging ports in the Amagansett municipal parking lot. Councilman David Lys, who acts as liaison between the Amagansett Citizens Advisory Committee and the board, said he had discussed the plan with ACAC members, who supported the idea. However, there was concern about what would happen during extreme snow events. The charging ports would have to be positioned away from areas used in the lot for snow storage. Two other parking lots owned by East Hampton are considered as candidates for charging stations. One is the lot in Montauk, built just a couple of years ago on the south side of South Euclid Av-

Celebrate the holidays with the Old Steeple Community Church in Aquebogue. Independent/Courtesy Old Steeple Community Church

StJohnSouthampton.org. At Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in Southampton, there will be a Family Mass at 4 PM on Christmas Eve, and additional Masses at 6 and 8 PM, and a Candlelight Mass at midnight. On Christmas Day, there will be Masses at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM, and one at 12:30 PM in Spanish. Most Holy Trinity R.C. Church in East Hampton will host Christmas Eve Masses in the Parrish Hall at 5 PM, and at 9 PM in Spanish. On Christmas Day, services will be at the Church at 11:30 AM, and at 4 PM in Spanish. St. Peter the Apostle R.C. Church in Amagansett will host a Christmas Day Mass at 9 AM. enue. “Tesla is interested in this property in Montauk,” she said. Partnering with the town, Tesla would pick up the cost of an advanced charger at that location. The other lot being looked at is the one at the Amagansett train station. Shaw said East Hampton Village recently installed chargers in its longterm parking lot, while Tesla reports heavy usage at charging stations on County Road 39. Steinberg told the board that the production of gas-only vehicles is being discontinued by Volvo, with other companies quickly following suit. “East Hampton has always been cutting edge,” Shaw said. “This is just getting ahead of the curve. With a total rebate from the state, it is a no brainer.” The discussion sparked a sidebar between Lys and fellow board member Jeffrey Bragman. Both agreed that the town board needs to look at possibly amending the town code to encourage businesses with new site plans to explore installing charging stations, as well.

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First Look At New Building Southampton ambulance volunteers unveil early draft plan By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

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Southampton Volunteer Ambulance’s 30-year-old building is finally getting the rebuild it so desperately needed, and early draft plans for a new 7200-square-foot structure on North Sea Road have been unveiled. Board of Directors member Jon Christensen said the current 1989 slab Butler building is no longer efficient enough for the association’s needs. “It’s antiquated — we’re putting Band-Aids on constantly trying to repair it,” he said. “It’s certainly outlived its usefulness.” He presented plans to the Southampton Town Board December 13, which calls for a small foyer through

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will be modular, which cuts costs because time is saved while the building is erected off-site. “We wanted to streamline this the best we could, efficiently,” Christensen said. “We didn’t want to go too overboard; we wanted to get this accepted. This is what I felt was enough to do the job that we need to do, and to make the town feel comfortable with it.” He said solar panels could be added if the town chooses, and Supervisor Jay Schneiderman said a modern waste system also might be able to offset costs. Schneiderman reached out to U.S. Representative Lee Zeldin’s office Continued On Page 39.

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Inaugural Holiday Read-Aloud At UMC Santa and gifts expected as well By Haylee Giglio

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. A time for family, giving, and having that warm fuzzy feeling inside. Tramar Pettaway, a 2007 graduate of Southampton High School who’s also an Off-Broadway actor and singer, and the Reverend Dr. Leslie Duroseau of the Hamptons United Methodist Church, were trying to figure out what

The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg will be read aloud at the Hamptons UMC on December 23.

to do for the community to celebrate the holiday season. Then Pettaway, who’s an associate member of the UMC, had the idea of a read-aloud of the classic Christmas story, Chris Van Allsburg’s The Polar Express. For those unfamiliar with the tale, a young boy is awakened on Christmas Eve by the sound of a train. To his astonishment, he finds the train is waiting for him. The conductor explains the train is called the Polar Express, and is journeying to the North Pole. The boy boards the train, which is filled with many other children in their pajamas, and they travel to the North Pole to see who will receive the first gift of Christmas. “I had seen many events taking place in the village but never heard of anyone doing a read-aloud with The Polar Express,” Pettaway explained. Dr.

Duroseau encouraged the idea, and so began the development of the special holiday event. The Polar Express has captured the hearts of many, as has Pettaway’s idea, and the Hamptons UMC Church signed on to sponsor the event. As the event was posted, “the numbers began to rise day by day,” said Pettaway. Along with the reading this holiday classic, those who attend will enjoy refreshments and presents for all. The first 50 children registered will also receive a very special present from a very special guest — Old Saint Nick himself, and also a visit from Frosty the Snowman. Everyone is encouraged to wear their pajamas but not required. “The children will experience the magic of The Polar Express, the magic of Santa, and the spirit of Christmas,” said Pettaway. “And the message of the book is ‘believe.’ It was the perfect message and theme for this holiday season, with everything going in this world,” he said. This event will take place Sunday, December 23, from 5 to 7 PM. “This is very rewarding,” Pettaway said of the planning. He is looking forward to the event, with high hopes of bringing some holiday cheer. “Not just the children getting gifts, but you get to see the smile on everyone’s face,” he said. Music will be provided by DJ Daddy-O

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Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation has been helping homeless animals, reconnecting strays, saving others from kill shelters, and finding them forever homes since it became a nonprofit in 2010. Over those eight years, the shelter has brought in over 11,000 animals, adopted out 6500 and reunited 2200 strays with their families. More than 33,000 others have been treated by the non-profit’s medical team. The foundation started several initiatives like AdvoCats, which traps, neuters and releases strays; the Humane Education program, a school-based initiative, which 500 kids

have participated in, to teach them compassion and empathy; and dog training through the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Riverhead Correctional Facility. As its 2020 lease agreement nears expiration with Southampton Town, Executive Director Jerry Rosenthal is hoping to renegotiate a 20- or 30-year one. “The animal shelter’s board is undertaking a long-term strategic plan to chart its course for the future, and as part of that process, we’re looking to form a long-term commitment with the town,” he told the town board during a December 13 work session. “I think our partnership has proved very

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Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Executive Director Jerry Rosenthal asks the board to extend the non-profit’s lease at a December 13 work session. Independent/Desirée Keegan

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Did you ever own a pair of go-go boots? Tricia Cusimano I did not own a pair myself. But my niece got a pair and they looked so good, and they’re so cool - I wanted them from her. They do come back at Halloween. Ricky’s sells them. I didn’t buy a pair this year, but I may break down and buy them for next year.

A Tall Order The East Hampton Town Board, which has held a series of hearings in recent months on future planning goals for each of the town’s five hamlets, saved the most difficult challenge for last: Montauk, where Mother Nature and the Army Corps of Engineers have teamed up to wreak havoc on the shoreline. If it sounds hard to figure out a way to provide more workforce housing here, or more recreational space there, how much more difficult will it be to try to protect an entire business district that is under assault from stronger and more frequent coastal storms? Typically, when policymakers confront the problem of coastal erosion, they either call for armoring the shoreline in the form of rock jetties or sandbags or they call for a measured retreat from the danger zone. The problem with the first approach is it has been shown to be ineffective time and time again. And if sea levels continue to rise, as scientists tell us they will, efforts to build a wall, as it were, against Mother Nature, will continue to fail. The problem with the second approach is it has never been tried locally on such a large scale. And even when it has been proposed on a small scale, say, when planners suggest that a house in harm’s way should be moved back, property owners start to kick and scream — and sue. Suggestions have ranged from buying coastal properties with the Community Preservation Fund to establishing a special tax district to help underwrite stop-gap protective measures. Whatever is decided, it will have to be a communitywide discussion that brings all stakeholders to the table. And one that needs to start soon because the clock is ticking.

Season’s Greetings This marks our final regular issue for the year. As we at The Independent prepare to enjoy our holidays with our family and friends, we extend our warmest season’s greetings to you. Make sure to look for our Best of 2018 issue on newsstands next week and visit www.indyeastend.com for more news.

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Liz Neidermayer I didn’t have them, but I come from a family with eight kids. I had an older sister who probably did. She was very cool and fashionable. I used to iron her long blonde wavy hair for her. But I remember seeing Goldie Hawn and the dancers on the TV show “Laughin” wearing go-go boots.

Maureen Lydon Of course I had a pair of go-go boots! Those cute white boots! And I remember how adorable the girls all looked wearing them with our miniskirts. Those boots were the “it” thing of a certain time. If you were young, you just had to have a pair.

Cheryl Erb I didn’t have a pair because I was too much of a hippie girl and we looked down on go-go boots because we thought we were much cooler with our tie-dyed clothing and other hippie paraphernalia.

Prekindergarteners in Sandy McLaughlin's class at the Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center were excited to walk down Newtown Lane in East Hampton and deposit their letters to Santa in the special mailbox designated for the North Pole only.

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School News Westhampton To mark Computer Science Education Week, Westhampton Beach Elementary School students spent an hour learning code on December 3 through activities provided by Code.org. Known as the Hour of Code, the experience gave students an opportunity to explore coding as the basis for a possible career in computer science. It also allowed them to hone their problem-solving skills.

Springs School To celebrate Hanukkah, Mrs. Bickley and Ms. Hoffman kept to their annual tradition and made latkes to offer students in the Commons Room. Junior high students who joined Cyber Club are enjoying their meetings every Friday afternoon. “Cyber Club is an after-school activity in which students can play cooperative and competitive multiplayer games in a social environment,” explains advisor Mr. Osterweil. Gearing up for January, the eighth grade is hosting its annual breakfast fundraiser at the Springs Firehouse. The breakfast will be held on January 6 from 7 to 11 AM. Tickets must be bought in advance and can be pur-

chased from any eighth grader or by email, lfoti@springsschool.org. All proceeds will benefit the eighth-grade trip to Boston later in the year.

Southampton The Southampton School District is proud to announce that Languages Other Than English teachers Sarah TrujilloUnderhill and Ellen Martin, along with Laura Perez Sanchis, an International Spanish Academy Language and Culture teacher from Spain, were published in the University of Valencia’s annual Spanish language magazine, Foro de Profesores de E/LE. The trio’s published work, “Life is a Carnival: A multi-level collaborative unit of study,” discusses a project that was implemented for the 87 students in the Southampton School District’s International Spanish Academy program.

Tuckahoe The following students will be serving as Student Council officers for the 2018-2019 school year: President: Vanessa Reyes – Grade 8; Vice President: Melissa Reyes – Grade 6; Treasurer: Thayer Schwartz – Grade 8; Secretary:

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Michelle Mendoza-Nava – Grade 6; and Student Council Activities Coordinator: Sebastian Morales – Grade 6. During the month of December, Tuckahoe Student Council is holding a hat and mitten drive. They are collecting new hats, mittens, gloves, and scarves to adorn a Christmas tree located in the front hall of the school. The council members’ goal is that no child goes without a hat or gloves because of need this winter season.

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Police Thomas Gilbert Jr. Trial To Begin March 4 Former Georgica Estate resident accused of murdering father By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

Jury selection for the trial of Thomas Gilbert Jr., 34, the one-time Georgica Association resident accused of murdering his father almost four years ago, is tentatively scheduled to begin March 4 in the criminal courts building in Manhattan. The trial, before Judge Melissa Jackson, is expected to last about six weeks. Gilbert addressed the court at length on December 11. He had written a six-page letter to the former chief judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, which was passed on to Jackson. Gilbert has been a mostly silent presence in the court during his dozens of courtroom appearances following his arrest on January 5, 2015. He has been held without bail since then on Rikers Island. The New York Police Department says that Gilbert sent his mother out on an errand while he was visiting his parents at their Beekman Place apartment, shot his father with a .40 caliber Glock handgun, and then staged the scene to look like a suicide.

The NYPD said the son, who maintained an apartment in Chelsea, murdered the father after learning that his allowance would be cut. Up until now, Gilbert has refused to speak to his attorney, Arnold Levine, who took over the case from Alex Spiro in the fall of last year, except briefly on one or two occasions. On December 11, Gilbert was brought from Rikers Island and placed in a holding cell accessed through a door in the courtroom. This time, however, Gilbert spoke with Levine in private for about six minutes. Gilbert, a Princeton grad like his father, was brought out wearing orange prison garb and handcuffed, under the guard of court officers, his hair down to his shoulders. Justice Jackson said she received an inconclusive report from psychiatrists on whether Gilbert was mentally competent to stand trial because Gilbert had refused to speak to them. “The court can and should render a decision as to whether to proceed with

this case,” Justice Jackson said. She said that in the letter he had sent to Justice Jonathan Lippman, “Mr. Gilbert displays an understanding of the legal process,” which would make him competent. Levine said Gilbert wanted to talk directly to the court, and asked if his handcuffs could be removed, to allow him to turn the pages of the document he was about to read from. Seated, Gilbert began to read. “Thank you, your honor, for allowing me to exercise my personal right to freedom of speech,” he began. He said that his rights to “due process has been violated under the Fifth and 13th Amendments” as well as the “Secrecy Act of 1789” against illegal search and seizure. He spoke for almost 10 minutes in a calm voice. Of his arrest and the search of his 18th Street apartment in Chelsea, Gilbert said, “The arrest and search warrants were not issued until the following day,” adding that “the illegal seizures started at the time of the knock.” Gilbert said his right to a speedy trial was being violated, and asked the court for a change of venue, saying the trial should start in 14 days. He then asked to be released. “Bail in the appropriate amount should not be denied,” he said. Justice Jackson said that Gilbert had obviously been spending a lot of time in the Rikers Island legal library. “Very well argued,” Justice Jackson said. “You have the potential to be a good lawyer down the road,” she said. “Thank you,” Gilbert replied. She then addressed several of his points. Justice Jackson said that,

as to Gilbert’s request for a suppression hearing concerning evidence, “I do note that you have already had a suppression hearing.” She continued, “After hearing all the evidence in the case presented by the people, the court concluded that there were no Fourth Amendment violations in the matter, and denied suppression. So, I have already entertained and decided based on the evidence.” “If there is an appeal on this case, you have made your record, and I have made mine, too,” she added. Levine then spoke. “With all due respect, your honor, I think that you are confusing articulateness, intelligence, and the ability to read and write copy with fitness for trial. Those things are not the same.” He called Gilbert’s presentation a “mish-mash of legal mumbo jumbo, most of which doesn’t even apply here.” Craig Ortner, the lead prosecutor on the case, told the court that the four-year delay was due almost entirely to the defense team. Gilbert asked the court if he could change attorneys. Jackson told Gilbert, “You have an excellent attorney who has appeared in this courtroom,” and come away with not guilty verdicts. Levine, who has been retained by Gilbert’s family, asked for time over the next couple of days, to sit alone with his client, away from Rikers Island. Justice Jackson granted his request, and Gilbert was brought back to court on December 14. After a brief meeting with Levine, Gilbert again asked for a change of attorney, which Justice Jackson again denied.

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With at least six felony convictions in his past, legal future not pretty By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com A serial car thief is facing time in state prison after being arrested last week by the East Hampton Town police. For Isaac Gaon, 49, prison time is nothing new: He has been convicted at least six times on felony charges, including multiple grand theft auto charges, and has served time in five of New York’s 55 state prisons. His most recent arrest came after he was picked up by East Hampton Town police after he reported to his parole officer in Bohemia on December 12. He was charged with criminal possession of stolen property, a car. Using DNA samples extracted from a glove and a partially smoked marijuana

cigarette left behind in a 2010 Volvo XC90 midsize sport utility vehicle reported stolen this past March in the Northwest Woods area, the Suffolk County Crime lab linked the items to Gaon, whose DNA, as a convicted felon, is on file with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. His history of arrests and convictions is as long as any in recent memory to come through East Hampton Town Justice Court, where he was arraigned December 13. In 1992, Gaon was sentenced for four to eight years after being convicted on grand larceny, burglary, and criminal possession of stolen property charges in

Cops: Shoplifts In EH, Sells On eBay Woman with Fifth Avenue address targets East Hampton Village store By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com A Manhattan woman with a Fifth Avenue address who also maintains a house in Springs was arraigned in East Hampton Town Justice Court last week, after allegedly using an unusual business model on eBay, shoplifting in

East Hampton Village, then listing the stolen item on the auction website. Eileen Paula Gleit-Melniker, 64, on the afternoon of November 3, allegedly walked into Blue and Cream, a woman’s clothing store on The Circle, chatted

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with the clerks, then hurriedly left. The manager of the store told police GleitMelniker came in about once a month, but never seemed to buy anything. After Gleit-Melniker left the store, the manager and a clerk noticed that a pair of army-green camouflage NSF Sayde sweatpants was missing. Checking surveillance video of the store, they reported to police that it showed GleitMelniker concealing the pants beneath her jacket before leaving the store. Gleit-Melniker allegedly told police, when questioned, that she took the pants to her Norfolk Drive residence, and logged on to eBay, where she sells mostly women’s clothing under the ID of Eileemelnike-0. She checked how much the same pants were selling for on eBay, when advertised as “new with tags.”

Isaac Gaon, who has told police in the past he steals cars to feed his heroin habit, being led away from courthouse after being arraigned last week. Independent/T. E. McMorrow

edly told Old Brookville police after his 2009 arrest, was to feed his heroin habit. He served five years out of the three to seven-year sentence he received after that arrest in the Bare Hill Correctional facility upstate in Malone. A 2016 conviction on another grand larceny charge out of Suffolk County landed Gaon in the Willard Correctional Continued On Page 39. Disappointed with their resale value, compared to the $225 price tag, she allegedly told police she still took them to her Manhattan residence, photographed them, then listed them on eBay as “new with tags,” apparently at $149. The item did not sell the first time around, and Gleit-Melniker relisted them, according to police. It is not clear if the sweats eventually sold or not. Gleit-Melniker’s eBay feedback includes comments from buyers of designer “new with tags” items purchased from her. For example, the buyer of another pair of new with tags” NSF sweats sold in late October commented, “A+ Seller: Gorgeous Sweatpants, Fast Ship. THNX. Highly recommended.” Gleit-Melniker’s items also include Continued On Page 38.

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Home Invasion On Shelter Island Town officials are mum about circumstances surrounding arrests By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Chief Steven Skrynecki and the Southampton Town Police announce the swearing in of its newest Police Officer Dylan Simpson on December 12 at police headquarters. Chief Skrynecki, Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman, Officer Simpson, and Councilman Tommy John Schiavoni attended the event.

Man Dies After Mecox Bay Plunge A man who drove his pickup truck off Flying Point Road into Mecox Bay Thursday night, December 13, was pronounced dead despite efforts to revive him. Dennis Kelly, 73, of Sag Harbor drove his 2017 Chevy into the water. Sources said there were indications he may have suffered a medical event before the mishap. Onlookers

called police and emergency services, who responded to find the truck in the water on the side. Kelly was extracted and CPR administered but police said he did not regain consciousness. He was pronounced dead at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital early the next morning. RM

Kevin Calderon, Mazzella Silvestro, and Livio Josue Melo are in custody following an incident on Shelter Island

A “very distraught female” made a 911 call Friday, December 14, to Shelter Island police maintaining she was being held at gunpoint against her will. Local police, who called it a “home invasion in the center of town,” said they were able to quickly “collect some preliminary

evidence” that led them to Yonkers. With the assistance of the Yonkers Police Department, three suspects were detained early December 15. Responding Shelter Island and New York State Police investigators questioned Continued On Page 39.

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Arts & Entertainment The cover of House of Light, a new collection of songs from Taylor Barton. Independent/ Meredith Andrews

Into The Light, From Darkness Barton’s new album is a sanctuary By Bridget LeRoy bridget@indyeastend.com

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It’s always darkest just before the dawn. But sometimes, the dawn doesn’t just happen. Sometimes you need to create the light out of the darkness.

That’s what Taylor Barton has done with her latest album House of Light, which arose from — as much of the world’s art does — a place of pain

and frustration. The album is dedicated to “The Big D” — “my father,” said Barton. “He’s still alive but I thought by the time the album came up, he might have left us. He had a stroke in June, but he’s still here. He’s 94 and he’s doing great,” she continued. But it was her mother, Mita, who inspired many of the songs on House of Light. “I wrote this record over five years, starting when I first found out my mother was sick,” Barton said. “She died nine months after that, and I was just not prepared. People tell you all the time, when your mother goes, your

world is so rocked. And it was. We had a really complicated relationship. So, I was trying to deal with all these feelings I didn’t even know I had,” she acknowledged, pointing to the photo of a confident and beautiful woman which hangs on the wall of her study in Amagansett. “That’s my mother; she climbed Mount Everest. She was brilliant, a Rhodes scholar. She was so elegant; I was her prodigal daughter who was not going to go along with the status quo in Maryland.” Barton continued that after her mother’s death, “I found out she was extremely proud of me, but I never would have known that; she kept all of us at bay. So, I started writing about that. I was in so much pain for so long, I thought I was never going to get better. I needed some kind of sanctuary that I find in music.” Out of that sorrow came House of Light, which features Grammy winner Sarah Jarosz and Jenni Muldaur. One track, “Chaos,” had been downloaded over 30,000 times on Spotify by Thanksgiving (the album dropped in October). The songs, which have an Emmy Lou Harris gentility to them, have an equine theme throughout, with horses frequently being mentioned — a hat tip to Barton’s Maryland upbringing. They focus on everything from fillies being put out to pasture in “Steeplechase” (If only I knew I’d run my last race/I’d rush right back for one steeplechase) to the #MeToo movement in “For Those Among Us” (I stand for silence, I stand for youth/For those among us who hold the truth/I stand for those who had no choice/For those among us, who have no voice). “Where Did You Go” tackles the heart-wrenching suicide of her daughter’s orphaned cribmate. Barton’s own feelings of longing and the need for security come across in the title track. Continued On Page B3.

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Ergun Khorchin Specializes In All-Weather Cashmere Accessories perfect for summer ocean breezes, extra winter warmth By Zachary Weiss

It’s no secret that our picturesque corner of the globe offers a trove of beautifully made goods — from one-of-a-kind home wares to delectable food items, and of course, stylish clothing. Among them, there’s Ergun Khorchin, the luxury cashmere house created by James Cheung, located right here in Bridgehampton. Here, we get to know Cheung and his chic designs that feel right at home wherever your holiday travels might take you, from Mongolia to Montauk, and everywhere in between.

Tell us how the brand got its start. The brand actually is a spin-off of what my mother, Judy, started in La Jolla, CA 16 years ago. My parents, who are originally from Taiwan and Hong Kong, travel to China quite often. During one of their trips, they came back with these amazing cashmere scarves. Through friends, Judy expanded her cashmere scarf business through Southern California. In 2017, Judy was ready to retire, and that’s when I stepped in. The Hamptons has the same coastal classic style as La Jolla, where the ocean breeze on a cool summer night always warrants a light weight cashmere scarf — which is what we are known for. We decided to start our own cashmere brand based on Hamptons living and lifestyle.

What led you to specialize in fine cashmere and wool? We specialize mainly in fine cashmere because it’s such a versatile material. For lightweight cashmere, it’s thin enough to be breathable in the summers, providing just the right amount

of warmth from ocean breezes to airconditioned restaurants. That same fine, thin cashmere scarf can be doubled up around the neck, providing extra warmth on cold winter days. With one scarf, you’re basically investing in a piece that can be worn year-round.

How do you find inspiration for your designs in the Hamptons? The Hamptons is full of what I’d like to call, coastal casual. Softer color palettes, with a sense that things are airy and light. It works hand-in-hand with the same feeling our fine cashmere gives.

Do you travel often to source new materials? We partnered directly with one factory directly in Inner Mongolia. This lets us work with the factory to find new innovative ways for weaving so the cashmere doesn’t pull as easily, to the ability to do private labels for other companies, as well as provide lower required minimum order quantities for our wholesale accounts.

Where does the brand’s name come from? We chose the name Ergun Khorchin because it represents the name of the city in which we particularly source our cashmere. Our logo, which is a symbol of a windmill with a goat inside it, symbolizes the windmills you’ll find through the Hamptons, along with a cashmere goat, showing our Hamptons-inspired brand.

What are some of your most popular styles in the collection? Our most popular style and what we are known for is our ultra thin, butter like cashmere. It comes in an array of solid colors, matching beautifully with any outfit. It is thin enough to wear in the summers as a shawl, and in the winters, if you double it around your neck, it provides the warmth you need for those cold winter days. Our other most popular style is our Hamptons Artist collection. We have collaborated with three artists: Steve Miller, Laurie Lambrecht, and Darius Yektai. We took their artwork and printed it onto our ultra-thin cashmere collection. The inspiration came from bringing art into fashion with some fun, creative pieces.

How can we shop the collection? Currently we are located in different retailers throughout the U.S., which can be found on our website, www.ergunkhorchin.com. We also have a brick and mortar for those who would like to come and visit. We are located at 2450 Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton. Lastly, as with many of our clients who spend their winters outside of the Hamptons, we offer a unique remote shopping experience. We assign each client a personal shopper who can curate a selection of our pieces to fit the unique style that particular client. Many of our clients will send pictures of their outfits, and we help by matching up the perfect scarf or shawl. All the client needs to do is call us at 631-808-3331, and we can set up the process.

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Continued From Page B1. “We all feel that,” she said. “We all need a place where we can feel safe. But I don’t come out swinging, either in real life or in my music. I’ve never won a fight when I’m in the ring,” she said with a smile. Vanity Fair called her voice “beautiful and seductive.” Rolling Stone called her “beguiling.” Even though she has recorded 10 collections of her own songs now, Barton also finds time to produce concerts and series for her husband, the guitarist and “Saturday Night Live” bandleader G.E. Smith, who plays on the album. Managing, she acknowledged, is a horse of a different color. “Managing G.E.’s career is a very different animal than playing with G.E., because I have to engage daily with agents, promoters, and other managers,” Barton pointed out. “As Hunter S. Thompson said, ‘The music business is a long, shallow, plastic money trench peopled by liars, pimps and thieves. There is also a down side.’ Fortunately, with G.E., they like him, so it makes my work easy,” she said. Last summer’s “Guitar Masters” series at Guild Hall, produced by Barton, featured hot tickets like Richard and Teddy Thompson, the Avett Brothers, David Broza, and Sophie B. Hawkins, among others. The series was sold out, and she is already planning events for the upcoming summer season. Of her own house of light in Amagansett, Barton says, “There is always someone playing music, creating music, commenting on music, or listening to music. It is the heart and soul of the Smith inner sanctum.” Barton and Smith recently celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary, and spent it playing on stage at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett. They will be there again on New Year’s Eve, as they have been in the past. “Fred Cash and Abe Vogel come out, I do a couple of Loretta Lynn songs, and G.E. does his thing,” she said. “It’s always a good time.” For more information, visit www. taylorbarton.com.

“There is always someone playing music, creating music, commenting on music, or listening to music.” - Taylor Barton

December 19, 2018

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Travel Trinkets Jet Set Candy brings the world to you By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

The world is a big place, but now you can carry it with you. Designed for the adventurer in all of us, Jet Set Candy offers a distinctive jewelry line of necklaces, bracelets, and rings. Nicole Parker King, graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and former creative director at L’Oreal, traveled to six continents and over 50 countries before she created her unique jewelry company. While living in India for three and a half years with her husband, an Australian diplomat who is now with the United Nations, an idea was born. “I was able to learn a tremendous amount about jewelry design and production as well finding some of the factories we work with to this day,” King explained about her time in India. Jet Set Candy debuted its first collection when the couple returned to New York in October 2014. For the sixth generation New Yorker, it was a symbolic place to begin the journey. One of her first charms was the Chrysler Building, which held title as the tallest building in the world back in 1930. The Chrysler charm is still one of King’s favorite pieces in the line. Each piece of Jet Set Candy jewelry is available in sterling silver, 14-karat vermeil, or solid gold, and there is something for a variety of tastes. The line includes, for example, airport code Luggage Tag charms, a customer favorite, passport stamps, city street signs, and iconic city landmarks. The Francophile might especially enjoy the Champs Elysees sign with Joe Dassin’s lyrics on the back. A unique piece is the Russian Matryoshka nesting dolls charm. “A little gold vermeil doll unscrews to reveal a mini silver doll, which unscrews to reveal a tiny rose gold doll. One of my favorites is the charm of the sign What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas. It comes with a miniature pair of handcuffs that open

and close. Our shakers are fun, too — limitless cocktail shakers that open and come with the recipe,” said Peggy Healy, the company’s vice president of corporate relations and special events. “I like taking really stereotypical souvenirs and finding a way to miniaturize them and elevate them,” King said of her effort to create collectable travel souvenirs with a line of wearable keepsakes. Jet Set Candy has been involved with the Hampton Classic Horse Show since 2015, with plans to return next summer. For the person who loves a little bit of everything, there’s a “spinner” piece with multiple wording. The Hamptons Planner Spinners read “Staying In Quogue, South, East, Bridge, Water Mill, Sag Harbor, Amagansett or Montauk,” where the “Getting There” spinner reads “Jitney, Luxury Liner, LIRR, Zipcar, Range Rover, Yacht, Helicopter, Sea Plane.” There’s also the Wanderlust Collection that features inspirational quotes such as “Not all those who wander are lost.” The Fashion Capitals modular charm bracelet has an attachment with each ring. Set to launch in early 2019 is a capsule collection with Ela Rae jewelry. It will be the first collaborative collection since the company’s launch. Jet Set Candy is also ready to open the doors to its first store in Grand Central Station in the spring. As for how King prefers to travel? She enjoys collecting local art from different cities, exploring museums amid the world’s capitals, and finding local flare in dive bars while returning to the comforts of a chic boutique hotel or large five-star resort to unleash her next creative moment. 'Tis the season, and any online purchases over $100 using promo code HAMPTONS between now and DecemContinued On Page B9.

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December 19, 2018

HAMPTON DAZE By Jessica Mackin-Cipro

Hampton Daze Goes To Miami An arts-related mini-vacation jessica@indyeastend.com @hamptondaze

Bert Stern's Marilyn. A detail from the walls in Wynwood.

A few days filled with art and art-related events made up my mini-vacation. Two weeks ago, I headed to Miami for Miami Art Week. It was my first time experiencing the spectacle. It was a quick trip, just Tuesday and Wednesday. But in two days, I managed to pack in a lot of art. Tuesday was all about much-needed time at the pool, which happened right after breakfast at LaMuse Café. It’s the most adorable spot nestled inside the Avant Gallery. The menu gives a nod to iconic muses and their artists. This includes Lee Miller, Brigitte Bardot, and Dora Maar (try Dora’s deviled eggs). Picture sipping your coffee under the art-filled atrium in an Alice In Wonderland inspired setting. It was the perfect start to art week. Tuesday night was the VIP Preview for the 29th edition of Art Miami, which was held alongside the seventh edition of sister fair CONTEXT Art Miami. The shows were a magnificent sight. Art Miami is known across the globe as one of the foremost international contemporary and modern art fairs. “This was our most successful fair to date when you consider the volume of sales of important art works, the overall quality of the artists, and respected international galleries that exhibited,” said Nick Korniloff, director of Art Miami. As guests perused Art Miami, they experienced large-scale works by Retna and Jean-Michel Basquiat, and rare pieces by Andy Warhol. The high-quality presentation also included works by Damien Hirst, Jackson Pollock, Jeff Koons, Pablo Picasso, Willem de Kooning, Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, and many others. Following the previews, we headed over to Wynwood to meet our friends at Simple Vodka for the Simple Analog event, which was held at Deja

Vu Audio South. One hundred percent of ticket proceeds from Simple’s events during art week went directly to Feeding America and the Miami Rescue Mission. The goal was to donate 20,000 meals in two days. The party at Deja Vu, an audio component store by day and musical venue by night, included a specially prepared omakase dinner along with Simple cocktails. There was also a state-of-the-art listening room with all analog equipment. Miami never sounded so good. After the event, we walked over to Wynwood Walls, a place that displays urban graffiti in Miami’s art district. The Walls was closed for a private party, but I did get to take a quick peek. I also took in all of the art on the walls of the surrounding area, like James Goldcrown’s wall that debuted earlier that week. The muralist’s signature hearts can be found on the side of Freshii’s building. We ended the night at Wynwood Yards, listening to live music and eating Beyond Burgers at one of the many food trucks at the venue. The next day I headed to Miami

Beach to take a look at Faena Festival: This Is Not America. The festival, held during art week, featured the works of incredible artists that explored cultures across the continent. The theme examined Miami’s role as a port, welcoming migrants, refugees, and tourists. For a late lunch, we stopped at my favorite South Beach restaurant, Dolce, an Italian eatery in The Gale Hotel. The restaurant captures the spirit of Fellini’s Rome of the 1960s while bringing a fresh take on Italian classics like handmade pastas and pizzas. Later, I headed to the VIP opening of Aqua. Aqua is also a sister fair of Art Miami and is held at Aqua hotel in South Beach. Hotel rooms that open into a courtyard were used as individual galleries. This included a show by the Parsons Close Project of Springs, which displayed in the penthouse. Steven Cohen and Curtis Cox of the Parsons Close Project said, “We experienced an environment of creativity and inclusion in the art community at Aqua Art Miami that we would never have expected. It was profound for us.” We ended the night with an Ice Cream Social at Dasher & Crank in

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RICK’S SPACE By Rick Murphy

The Worst Of Rick’s Space Volume 30

Facial hair, and body hair, for that matter, mean different things to different genders. Men want it — on their faces and especially atop their heads. A lot of men will tell you they like body hair, but usually those are men with body hair. Those of us without it are quite happy, thank you, though a little curly black chest hair to go with the Guido chain is never a bad thing. It’s one of the oddities of life that although men are hairier than women, men lose their head hair more than

women do. You rarely see a bald woman, but a whole industry has evolved marketing products to keep it from happening to men. As puberty sets in, a young man’s thoughts turn to one thing and one thing only — hair. Specifically, when am I getting mine and how much will I get? By the time we turn 13, we have already suffered the ignominy of watching some of the other guys who shave regularly. When I was in seventh grade, Tommy Raffinello had a five o’clock shadow by 10 AM — although he

couldn’t tell time because he was only 17. Women, I am told, go through the same anxiety waiting for their breasts to pop up, especially if the other girls in the class already wear bras. I had peach fuzz on my face. Even though I had dark hair, my facial hair was transparent. In fact, no one could see it but me, but it was there. What was really depressing is Annette Buonicotti and several of the other girls had black whiskers hanging prominently above their lips and on their chins. On occasion, I would slip into the bathroom and gingerly apply my mom’s eyebrow pencil to my fuzz until it was visible to the naked eye. Once, my father walked in the bathroom (no, there was no lock) and caught me coloring my fuzz. “What are you doing wearing make-up? Girls do that.” “I know,” I replied. “It’s about time I get a bra.” *** In Frank Herbert’s brilliant science fiction series Dune, the world was ruled by huge bulbous Guild Navigators who were so cerebral that they required no body. Their essence was suspended in a bubble and they had the capacity to “fold space,” that is, travel great distances in a matter of seconds. I tried to explain to my father once that these rulers were the author’s version of “god” — supremely intelligent people who evolved to the point that their bodies were no longer needed. “Give me that book!” he said, grabbing it. “No wonder. This is science fiction! Jesus Christ!” Dad always exclaimed “Jesus Christ” when he heard someone say something stupid or annoying. To dad, all sci-fi was written by Communists. My working theory is the combined intellect of every human being who has ever lived is in reality the concept we refer to as “god.” We don’t

die at death, we simply enter the more spiritual phase of life — it’s kind of like AARP but you don’t need a card. This lasts for eternity, or until Social Security as we know it ends. This is why I do not feel the need to go to the doctor — because I am, strictly speaking, going to be a god someday. That and because I can’t afford my copay under Obamacare. *** For the first time in years, Pope Francis brings his “Livin’ On A Prayer” tour to the United States. Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster. A limited number of “Meet and Greet” packages are available at each venue. They will include a five-minute face to face with Pope Francis, who will mumble something in Latin to each ticket holder, a specially designed thermal tour mug that will keep in the heat but keep out the devil wind, preferred parking, and an official tour T-shirt. The itinerary includes the Guitar Legends Show at The Garden on November 16: Francis joins Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Buddy Guy to riff on some poignant remixes of our most beloved blues classics including “The Thrill Was Never Here,” “I Went Down To The Stations Of The Crossroads,” “Papa Was A Rolling Rosary Bead,” and “Mustang Sister Sally.” The tour will be streamed, available on Pay-Per-View, on closed circuit in theaters, and be released as a DVD. His Holiness, He Who is Without Sin, The Infallible Leader will leave NYC immediately after the show. In other words, Donald Trump will be due back in Washington. Rick Murphy is a six-time winner of the New York Press Association Best Column award as well as the winner of first place awards from the National Newspaper Association and the Suburban Newspaper Association of America and a two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee.

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December 19, 2018

KISS & TELL By Heather Buchanan

Santa Baby

HIFF Presents Now Showing Opera, outsiders topics of chosen ﬁlms

Some key advice for gift giving

By Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

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I have been sitting in men’s laps whispering my desires in their ears for a few decades now, and it hasn’t really resulted in a bounty of considerately chosen gifts. I know there is the Naughty and Nice List but I have truly been nice, most of the time, well at least a majority . . . except maybe that night in the dinghy . . . and the lacey low cut . . . okay, so yeah, I will just be buying my own gifts this year. Coming up with a concise list of what we want for Christmas becomes increasingly difficult as we get older. It’s easy to become cynical when topping the wish list is: “The souls of all who have displeased me” or “To sit in front of a dead tree eating chocolate out of socks.” The song used to be “All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth.” Now, the new version is “Two consecutive days where my water consumption outweighs the caffeine and alcohol quotient, my IRA hasn’t tanked, and I can find parking in front of the IGA.” Not quite as catchy a tune. I know we all are busy in the holiday season and don’t have time to shop for everyone, and gee sure postit-notes are kind of an acceptable gift wrapping, but there is something heartwarming about seeking out the perfect present for someone you really care about, wrapping it, and placing it under the tree. (Note to those also on the Naughty List, wrapping paper can actually be quite toxic, and if you are planning on being the present under the tree, beware of prolonged contact with naked skin.) The key to the gift is whether it says, “Oh you know me so well!” or “Have you really not listened to a thing I’ve said over the past 10 years?” or

god forbid you don’t get the sarcasm underlying her response, “A wheelbarrow, just what I always wanted.” Something I feel more strongly about now is the deep desire for experiences over things. Don’t get me wrong, things are very nice, like diamond rings and a pony, but what we really remember at the end of the day is the amazing experiences we have had in our lives. A special trip, concert, lesson, event, cultural experience, even a small act of kindness. Everyone says it is the thought that counts, which is true, unless like the lesson we learned from Love Actually, the thoughtful Joni Mitchell CD is not as good as the gold necklace given to the mistress. There is a nostalgia for the traditional Christmas stories. We are living in charged times and now are concerned about Santa’s cholesterol, the ethical treatment of the reindeer, and equal pay for the female elves. The Grinch isn’t the anomaly, he is the norm. And Cindy Lou Who is wearing a pink pussyhat. What would Frank Capra think about a sequel It’s a Wonderful Life . . . seen through my Snapchat filter? To get in the holiday spirit, I have decided to give Santa another chance on my Christmas wish list as long as he can expand his definition of “nice.” I bumped into Mrs. Claus in Pilates, and she gave me some good advice on what to ask for, “Keep it simple, meaningful, and not made in China.” So, Santa baby, darling, how about a single white rose. Not, red, not yellow, just white. And for everyone out there reading, know this season I am sending my personal energy that your holiday wish comes true.

Maria By Callas

The Hamptons International Film Festival presents the return of its Now Showing series, starting December 22 at Guild Hall in East Hampton. The series begins with the film Maria By Callas, a documentary chronicling the legendary Maria Callas, one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th Century. The film displays a trove of archival footage, interviews, personal Super 8 recordings, and raw live footage. The soprano rose to fame in the years following World War II. Upon her untimely death in 1977, the name Maria Callas became synonymous with the art form she helped define. In the film,

Director Tom Volf creates a loving portrait of Callas through her own words. The film will be shown on December 22 and 29 at 6 PM. The series will continue with screenings of the film Shoplifters, the Cannes Palme D’Or winner directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. Set in Tokyo, the film is about a dysfunctional band of outsiders who are united by fierce loyalty. They have a penchant for petty theft and playful grifting. When the young son is arrested, secrets are exposed. The film will screen on January 5 and January 12 at 6 PM. For more information about the series, visit www.hamptonsfilmfest.org.

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a fine art photographer and a “digital manipulator.” The current series of abstract work focuses on macro images of nature combined with additional exposures of ice, snow, sand, and sky. The exhibition runs through March 1, and can be visited during Town Hall open office hours: Mondays through Fridays, 9 AM to 4 PM.

10X10=100 Once again, the South Street Gallery in Greenport is providing artists with 10x10 cradled birch plywood boards. Each work will be sold for $100. The works will be featured on www.artsy. net, under “South Street Gallery.” The

gallery space has moved this year to the second floor. All proceeds will be split between the North Fork Environmental Council and 88.3 WPPB FM, Peconic Public Broadcasting. The show will be on view through December 24.

On And Off The Wall folioeast will host “On and Off The Wall,” an installation of 3D works by 10 artists — Carolyn Conrad, James DeMartis, Sarah Jaffe Turnbull, Dennis Leri, Paul Pavia, Justin Peyser, Robert Schwarz, Aurelio Torres, Rosario Varela, and Mark Webber. The show runs on weekends, noon to 5 PM, or by appointment, through January 2.

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Holiday Coat Drive Kara Hoblin's "Big Erase."

The Big Erase Join North Fork chalk artist Kara Hoblin on Thursday, December 20, from 6 to 8 PM at the Southampton Arts Center to wipe away many of her large chalk drawings as a tool to let go of attachments from the past, present, and future. The third “Big Erase” invites all participants to come with an open heart and mind to the power art has to heal and build compassionate relationships in modern society. All chalkboards will also be available for participants to make their own chalk creations inspired by something they would like to let go of. Then all chalk drawings will be ceremoniously wiped clean during “The Big Erase,” including live music by Julia King and refreshments.

The Fabric Of Our Lives

An opening reception for “The Fabric of Our Lives” will be held Saturday,

December 22, from 5 to 7 PM, at Ashawagh Hall in Springs. The exhibition presents photography by Joel Lefkowitz and fabric and ceramic sculpture by Setha Low, including The Wardrobe, an artistic clothing swap organized by Low. The exhibition is through Sunday. Visit www.ashawagh-hall.org.

ILLE Arts Amagansett’s ILLE Arts hosts its seventh annual holiday show through January 15. The “Holiday Group Show” features works by various artists. The exhibition kicked off this past weekend with a party and reception. For more information, visit www.illearts.com.

Winter Scenes East End Arts hosts a new art exhibit, “Winter Scenes,” at the Riverhead Town Hall Gallery, featuring the photography of Paul Dempsey of Southampton. Dempsey describes himself as

L&W Market in Bridgehampton is holding a coat drive. Through December 31, L&W Market will be collecting lightly used or new coats, which will be donated to those in need on the East End through the local organization Maureen’s Haven. As a thank you for donating, L&W will offer a free cup of coffee to those donating coats.

No Kid Hungry Lulu Kitchen and Bar in Sag Harbor has announced it will donate $1 for every specialty cocktail purchased through December 31 to the No Kid Hungry Foundation. The foundation works to ensure that every child in the United States has access to healthy food where they live, where they learn, and where they play. Just $10 can help connect a kid in need with 100 meals. Visit www. nokidhungry.org for more information.

9/11 Memorial Project A benefit to raise funds for the East Hampton Sons of the American Legion

9/11 Memorial Project will be held on Saturday, December 22, at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett. There will be performances by comedians Arch Schill, Chris Williamson, and Kevin Bryne and live music by LHT. The cost to attend the event is $20. The memorial is a 14-foot structural steel beam salvaged from the debris of the World Trade Center. Artist Gustavo Bonevardi was commissioned to incorporate the beam into a design. For more info, visit www.thatsmybrick. com.

Love Bites The annual Love Bites event to benefit Katy’s Courage will be held on Saturday, January 26, from 7 to 10:30 PM. The event will take place at Muses in Southampton and will feature chef tastings from restaurants across the East End. Tickets are $100, or two for $150. A $300 ticket for two includes a kickoff dinner at The Clubhouse in Wainscott and the Love Bites event. For more info visit www.katyscourage.org.

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Jam Session Union Cantina in Southampton presents The Jam Session Inc every Thursday with a concert at 7 PM followed by a jam session. Visit www.unioncantina. net.

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Hamptons Farms Hamptons Farms in East Quogue hosts live music by Brian Dyer every Friday from 5 to 8 PM. Visit www.hamptonsfarms.com.

Stephen Talkhouse Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett presents Juliet Garrett on Friday, December 21, at 8 PM followed by DJ Paul Jones at 10 PM. On Saturday, December 22, will be live music by LHT and comedian performances for a 9/11 Memorial Fundraiser at 6 PM.

The Crushing Violets Green Hill Kitchen in Greenport presents The Crushing Violets on Saturday, December 22, at 8 PM. Visit www. thecrushingviolets.com.

THEATER Goat on a Boat

FILM Meow Wolf Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill presents Meow Wolf: Origin Story. It will be shown Friday, December 21, at 6 PM. Visit www.parrishart.org.

The Nightmare Before Christmas Hampton Library in Bridgehampton presents an after-hours movie with The Nightmare Before Christmas on Friday, December 21, at 6:30 PM. Call 631537-0015 for details.

Miracle on 34th Street

Southampton Arts Center presents the original 1947 classic Miracle on 34th Street on Friday, December 21, at 6 PM. Visit www.southamptonartscenter.org.

Maria by Callas Guild Hall in East Hampton presents HIFF Now Showing: Maria by Callas on Saturday, December 22, at 6 PM. Visit www.guildhall.org.

MUSIC Paul Fried Townline BBQ in Sagaponack presents Paul Fried on Friday, December 21, at 6 PM.

Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor presents Goat on a Boat: The Joyfully Jolly Jamboree on Saturday, December 22, at 11 AM. Visit www.baystreet.org.

WORDS A Christmas Carol Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor presents a free community reading of Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, followed by a singalong on Thursday, December 20, at 7 PM. Visit www.baystreet.org.

The Nutcracker In Harlem Montauk Library will host The Independent’s own T.E. McMorrow for a reading and signing of his book The Nutcracker in Harlem, at 2 PM on Saturday, December 22.

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Holiday Gift Show Photos by Richard Lewin “Happiness is Handmade” was the motto of the 20th annual By Hand Artisan’s Holiday Gift Show at Ashawagh Hall in Springs on December 15 and 16. Creations in glass, fabric, wood, and metal, along with homemade edibles by local artisans were available for sale.

East Hampton Chamber Mixer Photos by Richard Lewin Members and friends of the East Hampton Chamber of Commerce chose The Baker House 1650 on East Hampton’s Main Street as the venue for this month’s mixer. Baker House owner Antonella Bertello and Chamber Executive Director Steven Ringel welcomed guests, including Glenn O. Vickers II, Executive Director of the East Hampton RECenter, who will become Chamber board president on January 1.

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Ina Garten At BookHampton Photos by Richard Lewin With holiday meals on everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind at this time of year, Ina Garten is just in time with her latest book Cook Like a Pro. The star of Food Network and kitchens everywhere signed copies for fans and home chefs at BookHampton in East Hampton on Saturday, December 15, as the line around the corner seemed neverending.

Artisan Holiday Market Photos by Richard Lewin Grain Surfboards/Stick and Stone in the red barn on Indian Wells Highway in Amagansett is usually a gathering place for those who share a passion for surfboards, hand tools, and Zen. On Sunday, December 16, Aynsley and Brian Schopfer invited about a dozen of their favorite fellow East End artisans to share their own handcrafted creations of jewelry, ceramics, leather, fiber arts, photography, art, apparel, woodwork, soaps, lotions, fresh wreaths and more, at their one-day Artisan Holiday Market.

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Dining Publick Offering Pair pub food with popular craft brews By Hannah Selinger

Southampton has its own brewery, in case you were unaware. The Southampton Publick House was founded 22 years ago in 1996, and, until recently, occupied the sprawling space at 40 Bowden Square in the Village. In 2016, the brewery relocated (the old space became Mexican restaurant Union Cantina) to Jobs Lane, where it now enjoys a premier location in the building once home to The Driver’s Seat. If that seems like a lot of musical chairs for Southampton, well, it is. Still, the Publick House has settled into its newish space well, commanding the same beer-loving crowd, both in season and out. To be clear: You do not necessarily need to visit the Publick House for its food, although it is affordable and easy. But you should visit for the beer, which has garnered numerous awards in the past two decades. In 2003, Beer Advocate Magazine named the Publick House “Top Brewpub.” In 2004, the brewery was ranked number eight in the world in the category of specialty breweries. Since then, its popularity, due, in large part, to the reinvigorated craft beer scene, has only grown.

If you’re wondering what the Publick House brews, well, the list is long. The Southampton Light is a clean, crisp light beer, served on tap all year long. It is a scant 3.5 percent alcohol and only 100 calories, meaning you can double up on the wings (or on the Publick House-famous soaked gummy bears, given to guests gratis — they’re soaked in vodka, if you’re wondering). The Southampton Altbier, a multiaward-winning traditional German ale, weighs in at a little over five percent. The Keller Pils, which won the 2010 medal for top 25 beers from Wine Enthusiast Magazine, is an unfiltered beer, with more pronounced yeastiness, while the Southampton Double White — one of the brewery’s heavier hitters — is a traditional Belgian-style white ale, with pronounced notes of citrus and smoke. There are more beers, of course. An IPA, for instance, as well as a host of seasonal beers, like the Pumpkin Ale, which are only available for a limited period every year. And while the restaurant defers to the modern palate, offering highbrow items like sesamecrusted tuna with wakame seaweed

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salad and roasted Long Island duck, beer lovers should consider the merits of pairing pub food with pub drink. That means ordering the restaurant’s famous Irish nachos (sweet potato and cottage fries topped with cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream), wings (choose between Buffalo, Thai, barbecue, and boneless), and brewery pretzels (served with cheddar ale sauce and honey mustard). In lieu of dessert, order the Imperial Porter, a chocolatey, rich beer that blends seven malts to achieve a dark brown color and nutty, toasted taste. The Publick House does distribute its beers, meaning that Southampton is not the only place you’re likely to run into these craft brews. In fact,

the beers are represented throughout the East, in select states from New York all the way to Florida. And while you might feel comforted by the knowledge that you can drink these at home, too, you’d be wise to pull up a stool and enjoy what the taproom on Jobs Lane has to offer. These beers, after all, were made to be consumed fresh and cold and right from the tap, when possible — a luxury extended to anyone willing and able to make it to Southampton’s Village on any given afternoon or evening. The brewery is a part of East End modern history. So, order a pint — or more, if need be — and don’t forget to ask for the gummy bears. And maybe a side of wings.

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Where to raise your glasses to 2019 By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com The year may be over, but the celebrations have just begun! Sure, staying in is a fine option to ring in the New Year with loved ones, or even celebrating independence, but for those looking for a grander way to ring in 2019, we have some suggestions! The Halyard in Greenport rings in the New Year with a menu served from 7 to 10 PM alongside live music from local talent, Tom Damiani, in addition to a champagne toast. The next morning, awake on January 1 with a Brunch Buffet from 11 AM to 3 PM with classics like French toast, hash browns, fresh pastries and more, alongside chef specials. For a full menu, visit www. thehalyardgreenport.com or call 631477-0666. The Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead welcomes family members of all ages with its annual Fishes & Wishes New Year’s Eve Celebration from 6:30 to 11 PM. The festivities include a special Penguin Meet & Greet, DJ and dancing, dessert and ice cream bar, buffet dinner, mock midnight toast, and more. Visit www.longislandaquarium.com or call 631-208-9200. East Wind Long Island in Wading River invites guests to a New Year’s Eve Gala from 8 PM to 1 AM. Bar service, hot and cold buffet, champagne toast, and a live simulcast of the Times Square celebration are on tap. For full details and pricing, visit www.eastwindlongisland. com or call 631-929-6585. The Suffolk Theater in Riverhead will have guests dancing and laughing the night away. Beginning at 8 PM will be cuisine by Chef Noah Schwartz and performances by comedians Talia Reese, Steve Lazarus, and Rob Falcone. From 10 PM to 1 AM, enjoy an After Hours Bash with music by DJ Phil and a complimentary champagne toast. Visit www.suffolktheater.com or call 631-727-4343. Bistro 72 in Riverhead welcomes Mike Dimeo from 5 to 9 PM, followed by singer/songwriter Matt Marshak from 9 PM to 1 AM. A three-course menu will be served 5 to 7:30 PM and a five-course option from 7:30 PM to 1 AM. Visit www.bistro-72.com or call 631-369-3325. Cowfish in Hampton Bays opens

its doors with a four-course chef’s menu, DJ, and dancing for $75 per person ($90 at the door). Seating times are 8 PM, 8:30 PM, or 9 PM. There’s even a festive balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight. Visit www. cowfishrestaurant.com or call 631-5943868. Southampton Social Club celebrates new beginnings with a New Year’s Eve Party 7 PM to 4 AM. Packages start at $95 and go up to $200 per person. Options include top shelf open bar, four-course dinner presented by Chef Scott Kampf, live music by DJ Loki, and more. Visit www.southamptonsocialclub.com or call 631-2871400. Ring in New Year’s Eve at Southampton Inn, two ways — just dining, or with a dinner and stayover. Those who just want to dine will enjoy dinner, DJ, dancing, and open bar. $125/adult. A special $450 guest package for two includes elegant hotel room, dinner, New Year’s Eve celebration, and brunch on January 1. RSVP at 631-283-6500 or visit www.southamptoninn.com for more details. Lulu Kitchen and Bar in Sag Harbor offers a 5 PM seating with a regular a la carte menu or an 8 PM seating with a celebratory four-course prix fixe menu at $125. A local favorite, Alfredo Merat will delight guests with live music beginning at 9 PM. Visit www.lulukitchenandbar.com or call 631-7250900. The 1770 House in East Hampton welcomes guests to a NYE four-course celebration prix fixe dinner menu from 5:30PM to 10:30 PM with an assortment of dishes at $110 per person. The wine pairing by Michael Cohen includes a special NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve by the glass, on top of 17 Champagne and sparkling wine selections. On New Year’s Day, there will be an à la carte menu at 5:30 PM. Visit www.17770house.com or call 631-3241770. The Clubhouse is offering an inaugural New Year’s Eve Roaring ’20s Soiree at its expansive spot in the woods off Daniels Hole Road in East Hampton. Doors open at 9 PM with Continued On Page B14.

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Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. While the water boils, you can start processing the vegetables by slicing the zucchini and the onion, removing the seeds from and slicing the peppers and tomatoes, and cutting the cauliflower into small florets. Then, toss all the processed vegetables in a mixing bowl with a little bit of salt and pepper as well as a quarter cup of the olive oil. Spread the vegetables out evenly over a sheet pan and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Now to make the pesto sauce, you will need a bowl of ice water to quickly cool the asparagus and spinach. Your

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water should now be boiling. Cook the asparagus in the boiling water for 45 seconds before removing it from the boiling water and submerging it in the ice water. Do the same for the bag of spinach. When the vegetables have been cooled in the ice water, remove them and strain off any excess water. Now, in a blender, add the asparagus, spinach, toasted pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper and blend on high for 30 seconds. To cook the pasta, boil another large pot of fresh water. Once the water boils, salt the water and cook the pasta for about 10 minutes, stirring often. When the pasta is cooked, strain it into a large mixing bowl. In a sauté pan, gently heat the pesto and melt the butter in with it. The vegetables should be finished at this point, so now you will toss the pasta in half the pesto sauce. Top the

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Continued From Page B13. passed hors d’oeuvres until 11, with an open well from 10 to 12 and a champagne toast at midnight. Live entertainment is provided by Hot Club of Montauk and DJ Matty Nice, with live TV coverage of the Times Square ball drop, and themed party favors. The cost is $50 before December 20; $65 per person after (does not include tax and 18 percent gratuity). For more info and for tickets, including VIP packages, visit www.ehitclubhouse.com. The Stephen Talkhouse hosts a New Year’s Eve party with G.E. Smith and friends at 8 PM, followed by the Nancy Atlas Project at 10. To find out more, visit www.stephentalkhouse.com. Gurney’s Montauk will host a five-course dinner at Scarpetta Beach with local fare and holiday delights, paired with a carefully selected Italian wine list. Seating times are 5 to 7 PM and 7 to 9 PM. The festivities will continue with a NYE Beach Club féte in The Great Hall with sand and sets by DJ Vikas Sapra, beach tacos and, of course, a champagne toast. Drink to your merriment with a four-hour open bar. For tickets and full list of price options, visit www.gurneysresorts.com or call 631-668-2345.

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Sasha Bikoff: Imagining Wonderful Things For Interiors

ative New Yorker and interior designer Sasha Bikoffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distinct style is bold and full of sophisticated whimsy. It was at the 2018 Hampton Classic that she won the annual tablescape contest by featuring bright pastel linens and plates, surprising wildflowers mixed in with classic perennials that wowed the audience and judge.

Her aesthetic harkens back to Marie Antoinetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous cakes and petit-fours, a touch of Roman empire chic with a nod to disco. She services clients in New York, the Hamptons, Miami, Palm Beach, and Palm Springs. We caught up with Bikoff to learn more about her and her vision.

Congratulations on winning

the best tablescape design at The Hampton Classic this year. How did you come up with the whimsical unicorn theme? I wanted to keep with the tradition of the horse theme but re imagine it in a less traditional fashion. Unicorns are very of the moment and they connect with the younger riders who inspire to be in the grand prix. I was looking to add a youthful spin on the event, thereby creating something more fantastical and whimsical. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also very important for me to be original and this has never been done before.

What inspires you? I am inspired by nature, fashion, travel, films, set design, art, architecture, basically anything that is visually pleasing to the eye. For me, however, it starts with nature. I see how colors work together in this world and it inspires me to create color palettes in my interiors. I also have a deep connection to places and spaces of the past and being able to use similar design elements but modernized in my designs.

You started your career working in the art world.

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Can you elaborate? And how did it segue into interior design? I worked in contemporary art for years. It was a time of real structure and I learned how to work in a client-based business. Although my main talents lie with my creativity and not the art of the sale, it gave me the confidence I needed to start out on my own. It gave me a backbone. I always loved design but I had to wait for the right time to branch out on my own, and I had to be sure I was ready. In the beginning, it was all trial and error as I never worked with an interior design firm. I look at my spaces as functional art, which is more exciting to me. I am able to go beyond just picking art for a room. Now I can revolve an entire room around a painting or vice versa. Once I had my first job opportunity to do a home and it was very well received in the press, I started getting more jobs from that.

What determined your passion for design? I was living in Paris in this interior designer’s home named Lisa Fine. The fabrics matched the carpet which matches the lampshades which matched the headboard. I felt like I had walked into this little jewelry box of a home. I was living in Saint Germain behind the Musée d’Orsay, where all the famed antique dealers are located. I would teach myself about design and catalogue all of my favorite pieces. I would frequent the Marché aux Puces on the weekends and further get lost in the world of design and antiques. I had a boyfriend in London whose mom, Sera Hersham Loftus, is an amazing designer and she would take me around the London design scene. It was my first real taste of the

industry. My grandmother, however, was an amazing designer. Although she didn’t have a career in design, she was always my biggest inspiration. I used to watch her decorate her homes with a combination of European antiques and Persian rugs. She would do amazing floral arrangements and table settings. I think it’s something you are born with more so than something you learn. It’s really about your eye and being able to imagine wonderful things that are a unique vision.

Can you remember your first professional design project? My first professional design project was for my mother at The Dakota. To this day, she will be my best and most difficult client and really set me up for all the New Yorkers to come. The beauty was that she put all her trust in me. I never sent her anything I was buying, I just bought it. The reason why the project came out so well was because I had a deep understanding of what she loved, her passions, her dreams, and I applied all of this into her interiors. It’s very important for me to understand and be inspired by my clients when I work spaces. Every space should tell a story of who that person is.

If you weren’t a designer, what would you choose to do? I used to be a professional singer, so I would be a pop star. I stopped singing after high school. I did have a record deal, but decided to go to college. I’ve also always wanted to be a broadcast journalist.

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The '80s are definitely back. We are seeing tons of terrazzo and Memphis furniture. I also think that Canary Yellow is the new Millennial Pink.

come to life. When the paint and wallpaper goes up and then finally the finished project, it is such an amazing feeling.

You are involved with both commercial and residential projects. Describe a typical day in the life.

If you had no limits (money, resources), what would you create?

I wake up every morning so excited to go to work. I love what I do. I also love that all my projects are so different. I am a night owl so all my creative ideas come at night. Then, I wake up in the morning and hit the streets, rummaging for fabrics wallpapers and paint colors. Commercial jobs are great because there is a clear vision and the work is completed in a speedy matter. I also love the whole idea around marketing and branding for commercial spaces and using those elements in the design. Residential jobs are more sentimental and personal. I love being able to do both.

What is your favorite book or magazine on design? How about your favorite website? I love World of Interiors [UK] because it sheds light on older European interiors that we don’t see so often here.

What is the most frustrating aspect of your job as a designer? And the most rewarding? When you are working on a project, there are usually contractors and architects involved, in addition to the designer. I always say it takes team work to make the dream work and when everyone isn’t working together to achieve the same goal, it can be frustrating. The most rewarding part of the design process is seeing everything

A hotel! My dream is to do a hotel in Miami and bring back the old Miami Art Deco revival vibe. “Miami Vice”/ Independent/Ursula McNamara Frank Sinatra days.

Share something you would like the world to know about you or your ideas. My goal as a designer is to teach the world about design and how to decorate in a creative fun and unique way. People take design so seriously and people just resort to the basics these days, and I want to change that. The world can be a gloomy place but the world we live in can be bright and cheerful through design. Our rooms and environments effect our spirits and mood. They also share who we are as people and we Photos by Independent/Eric Striffler should always surround ourselves with the things we love and be around objects, colors, furnishings, and fabrics that make us happy.

What advice do you have for young designers or architects reading this interview? My advice is to stay true to your visions, always stand by your work, and create a signature look. Do not copy others, rather, be inspired by others. For more images of Bikoff's work, go to www.indyeastend.com or visit www. sashabikoff.com or call 646-524-5941.

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776,000

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595,000

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Rosenberg, S & J

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3,490,000

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Stuart’s For Sale It has changed hands a few times, but Stuart’s Seafood Market will always be the epicenter of Bubbyland. Bonac’s gift to the swank Hamptons started in 1951 with a simple promise: “Follow the fish to Stuart’s and you’ll get the catch of the day,” and the catchphrase was usually literally true: Stuart Sr. and sons Billy and

Stuart worked the water and the store on Oak Lane in Amagansett, which started out as little more than a parking lot. The complex, the only commercial enterprise on the block, has grown. There’s the store, with ample space behind to unload fish onto the premises, as well as two residential structures totally five bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Bruce and Charlotte Klein Sasso, the current owners since 1997, have proved to be good stewards and good businessmen: Stuart’s Seafood Market is a leading wholesale distributor to restaurants and other seafood markets throughout the Hamptons. Stuart’s also continues to send fresh local fish to the New Fulton Market at Hunts Point and runs a booming lobster and clambake business. Corcoran has the listing.

Market Slowdown Now the ultimate indignity: Accord-

ing to CNBC, the Hamptons real estate market has slowed so much that the median price for residential homes in he Hamptons has dropped to below $1 million. This follows a by-all-accounts pretty dismal winter of sales. Those numbers are hitting the boards now. Of course, the report can be taken with a grain of salt: some folks at CNBC still think Hillary won the election. At any rate, several brokers are suggesting a few big items currently on the market are going to close any day now. A lastminute year-end surge will help ease the unrest.

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North Fork Wick & Wine Gets Spurred On Peconic business repurposes wine bottles into candles and glasses By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

A candlelit dinner wouldn’t be complete without a wine glass. Jon Demo’s Wick & Wine business is an innovative twist on a classic combination, turning wine bottles into glasses and scented candles. How does a mulled wine candle and having a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon while seated by the fire sound? When summer season hit the East End in 2015, as the influx of tourism congested roadways, North Forker Jon Demo’s only thought was how to get a piece of the profitable pie. It also happened to be around the same time he discovered he was going to be a father. His daughter, Gabriella, is now two-and-a-half years old. Surrounded by Long Island’s Wine Country, it felt only natural to create a business model in line with the area. “It wasn’t until a friend of mine that makes candles told me all about the margins and demand for quality natural candles that I put two and two together,” he said. A few short weeks later, in a moment of serendipity, a wine bottle broke in his home in a precise manner that inspired the design for his candles. And so, this Peconicbased business was born. “I decided to go full swing and try to make it a business

knowing I had a little one coming,” Demo explained, ensuring that his workload is cleared by the weekend for some fatherdaughter time. The wine bottle candles are repurposed 1.5 liter Bordeaux bottles, collected from Pellegrini Vineyards and Castello Di Borghese in Cutchogue, made with all-natural soy wax and unique scented blends infused with essential oils. Upon receiving each bottle, it is cut twice, smoothed, fire polished, and then annealed for several hours. Once this is complete, the two pieces are brought into what Demo calls “the clean room,” where the candles are poured, labeled, and packaged. All production is done by hand and in house. Although, as big retailers become interested in the company, Demo is exploring the idea of outsourcing part of the work. Each year, approximately 3.6 billion bottles wind up in landfills, but Wick & Wine helps repurpose them. “Knowing that I’m able to do some good for the environment by recycling just adds to the motivation of making this company a huge success,” added Demo. Demo formerly ran the business

North Fork News Compiled by Justin Meinken justin@indyeastend.com

Riverhead Idol Is Back! The Riverhead Recreation Department’s annual “Riverhead Idol” competition will return on January 19. The performances start at 7 PM at the Shade Tree Center in Aquebogue, with doors opening at 6:30 PM.

solo, on top of obtaining two other jobs to pay all the bills. That hardship changed when Wick & Wine recently won The Spur’s i-Hamptons entrepreneurial start-up event, Riptide $ink or $wim, in November of this year. Winning awarded the business $20,000 in grant funding. As holiday orders pick up, a portion of the money thus far has gone towards hiring two employees to fill the high demand, which has increased productivity five-fold. “It gave me some great exposure. Ashley Heather over at The Spur is absolutely amazing for what he does for young entrepreneurs,” he said. Thank God I have their help because in many ways I’m still learning as I go. There’s always

something new to learn and I’m grateful to have a hub that wants to teach me.” Demo anticipates marketing his product as wedding favors or centerpieces. Wick & Wine is currently in 17 stores including in California, Texas, and New York, with a goal of hitting 100 locations by this time in 2019. As Demo continues to explore the online retail sales market, he hopes to expand his brick and motor store productions. As dreams get bigger and demand continues to grow, Demo always keeps things in perspective. “My greatest accomplishment will always be my little girl,” he said. Look for special holiday pricing and gifts at www.wickandwine.com or call 631-315-5400.

ness hours at the Shade Tree Center for $10 or $12 at the door on January 19. For additional information, call 631-722-4444 ext. 740.

by Stephen Sanfilippo, who holds a Ph.D. in History and annually practices an old Italian custom by eating eel on Christmas Eve. This custom is observed throughout Italy and the Italian diaspora, especially in fishing communities such as Sanfilippo’s native Brooklyn, and throughout other parts of Long Island. Although this is a free event, RSVP is recommended and can be arranged by calling 631-765-5500. For more information on this event or any of the other society programs, visit www.southoldhistorical.org.

The Art Of The Eel Those who place first, second, and third in the competition will receive various prizes, including gift cards to Tanger Outlets and opportunities to sing at local events. Tickets will go on sale on Monday, January 7, and can be purchased during busi-

The Southold Historical Society’s Winter Lecture Series will begin with “The Art of the Eel,” an eclectic presentation on the history of eel fishing accompanied by music and poetry, on January 8 at 4 PM. The series will be held in the Peconic Landing Auditorium on 1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport. The presentation will be led

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Sporting Complex On Horizon?

tennis courts, roller and hockey rinks, and indoor sports like wall climbing. “That’s what a feasibility study is for,” Jens-Smith said. “It could it be a great community park. It could be a regional destination center.” SFA is “a strategic planning company for sports and recreational facilities,” Riverhead Community Development Agency administrator Dawn Thomas told the town board in October. The company website maintains it can fund, plan, identify partners, invest or do whatever is necessary to bring the right project to fruition. It is currently working on projects in Shenandoah Valley; Hillsborough, NJ; and Wisconsin. Meanwhile, some developers in Suffolk County have their sights set on developing a sports complex to rival those in the big city boroughs — Nassau Coliseum, Barclays Center, and the like. A proposal for a 17,500-seat arena designed to lure a professional sports team to Suffolk County has been selected as the centerpiece for development of a 40-acre parcel between MacArthur Airport and the Ronkonkoma train station, a county spokesman said. That’s about as far as the idea has gotten, proponents acknowledge. A committee selected a bid from

Feasibility study for Calverton site planned By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com Selling $40 million worth of land in Calverton to the developer of a high-tech aerospace center in Calverton earlier this month apparently did not satiate Riverhead Town officials. They are entertaining a proposal to build a sports complex nearby. “It was brought to us by the CDC (Community Development Fund),” said Town Supervisor Laura Jens Smith, who confirmed the town has some interest in pursuing the idea further. Sports Facilities Advisory of Clearwater, FL, wants to do a feasibility study and determine what kind of facility would best benefit Riverhead Town. “They came to us,” Lens-Smith said. The initial

cost for the study would be $25,000. SFA would require an additional 3 percent of the entire project up front should the sides decide to partner up. The town’s 90-acre Veterans Memorial Park, which opened in 2013, was carved out of the 2900-acre former Grumman site by the town and dedicated as parkland. So far, they have developed about 60 acres with locally used ball fields and a dog park. The site is west of the 1600-acre site the board recently sold to Calverton Aviation and Technology. Jens-Smith said the board and SFA spoke in broad strokes; no specific uses were mentioned. Typically, SFA has been involved in covered baseball diamonds,

A proposal for a 17,500seat arena designed to lure professional sports to Suffolk County has been selected as the centerpiece Chicago real estate developer Jones Lang LaSalle and investment banker Ray Bartoszek to be the property’s master developer, Suffolk spokesman Jason Elan said recently, according to Newsday. The planned sports and entertainment venue would be nearly the same size as a new 19,000-seat arena the New York Islanders are preparing to build about 40 miles west at Belmont Park. Bartoszek lives in Big Sky, MT, and reportedly has a home in Southampton.

Five Silver Rings Jewelry workshop offer unique gift-making opportunity By Gianna Volpe

With Christmas fast approaching, Alexas Suess, a silversmith with Orenda, a fine jewelry shop in Greenport, has been holding periodic workshops to teach the attendees the ins and outs of jewelry making. On December 11, four students — a mother and daughter hailing from Manorville, local photographer Estefany Molina, and this reporter — attended a workshop Suess held at the North Fork Art Collective on Front Street in the village. All groaned when Suess broke the bad news: We’d have to do math. Luckily, figuring out a ring size is fairly simple, even if it did require multiplying by pi, the mathematical constant that caused so much angst in high school. Suess, whose Common Ground Adornments line is available at Orenda, says the best advice for wannabe silversmiths is to err on the side of making a ring too small because it is much easier

to make a ring bigger than it is to try to make it smaller. The most difficult process comes after cutting the silver. The two ends must be filed flat before the material is bent and joined together like a closing drawbridge. Then one applies flux — a cleaning agent that removes oxidation — before the two ends are soldered together. It is also important to “quench” the pieces in a water bath between steps involving extreme heat to avoid burns. One needn’t have prior experience nor materials to attend her introductory workshops, and the piece of silver participants receive to make a set of stacking rings is enough to make multiple, separate pieces. This reporter left the threehour workshop, which cost $96, with five handmade silver rings to give as gifts. For more information about Suess and workshops, visit her website at commongroundadornments.com.

Silversmith Alexas Suess shows participant at a recent jewelry making class how to solder a silver ring. Independent/Gianna Volpe

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Sports Giles Gives Complete Effort In Win Pierson junior leads way with 13 points, 8 rebounds, 6 steals By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

Chastin Giles can steal and score. The combination made the junior point guard a deadly force in Pierson/Bridgehampton/Shelter Island’s first win of the season. She finished with a game-high

Chastin Giles drives to the basket. Independent/Gordon M. Grant

Phoebe Arkinson looks past defenders under the basket while looking to score. Independent/Gordon M. Grant

13 points, eight rebounds, and six steals to spark the Whalers in a 51-17 win over Center Moriches December 12. “We wanted to have fun,” Giles said. “We played together. The energy was up. My teammates set me up well to get shots off.” Carly Browngardt scored all her eight points in the first quarter. Her first two buckets, the first for the Whalers, both tied and retied the game, and her third gave her team the lead for good. Pierson scored 13 straight to close out the first quarter with a 17-4 lead and extended the margin to 35-12 at halftime. Giles shined in the second quarter, converting two of her steals into easy layups. “My teammates were covering their girls and that made it easy for me to step in and steal the ball,” she said. Celia Barranco (nine points and 10 rebounds) opened the second quarter with her second three-pointer of the game. “Celia Barranco hasn’t played on the outside since she was in fifth grade and she’s been hitting threes all season,” head coach Kevin Barron said. “Carly is coming into her own. Chastin is doing her thing. And this is all without Katie Kneeland, who’s been one of our leading scorers the past couple of Continued On Page 44.

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Watching J.P. Harding down in the paint you’ll see him drop-step low post or face-up spin. He may remind you of someone. That’s because his father, Javon Harding, was one of the top Suffolk County basketball players his junior year in 1995 and was also a member of the first of three state championshipwinning teams a year later. The pair not only share some of the same moves, but the same jersey number (44), and De-

cember 11 they became the first fatherson duo in Bridgehampton history to score 1000 points apiece. “I’ve loved this game for so long,” Harding, a senior, said. “I’ve loved the competition, always wanted to learn, and am blessed to be given the opportunity to compete at a high level every game. I’m thankful I’m able to contribute as much as I can and follow in my father’s footsteps.” Continued On Page 36.

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at Southold December 14. His father said it’s been astonishing seeing all his son’s been able to achieve on and off the court. “I live my old days through his eyes,” he said. “It’s like watching myself back in the day. And I’m proud of him. It’s a great feeling to see your son achieve things in life and mature and grow into a great young man.” He said he’s especially excited to see all his son’s hard work pay off. The younger Harding has had a ball in his hand since he was 11, playing for Amateur Athletic Union coach Nick Thomas, a former teammate of his father’s who now coaches at Center Moriches. He caught the bug quick and since then he’s been playing in AAU, Catholic Youth Organization, and spring and summer leagues to stay on the court year-round. “Since he was young it’s been basketball, basketball, basketball — I think he’s played more than I have,” his father said with a chuckle. The pair even play competitive one-on-one games at local courts, or three-on-two when J.P.’s brothers want to join in on the fun. “Everything is a competition in this house,” Javon Harding said, laughing. J.P. Harding becomes the 16th player in school history to reach 1000 points, joining players like Carl Yas-

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Scoring 1000 points was a longterm goal he’d set for himself when he decided to transfer from Riverhead to Bridgehampton to play under his father’s former coach Carl Johnson, who led the team for 27 years until his retirement when Harding was a sophomore. J.P. knew he needed 21 points to achieve the feat, but didn’t know he’d accomplish it so soon during the Killer Bees’ 80-62 nonleague win over Port Jefferson on December 11. Harding only realized what he’d done when head coach Ron White called timeout as his mother let out a scream. He etched his name in the record book in the second quarter on a layup in transition off a pass from teammate Nae’Jon Ward. “I waited my whole career for that moment — it meant a lot to me,” Harding said. “I came to Bridgehampton because I wanted to continue the legacy, which I knew would make my father very proud. It’s very special knowing we’ll have our names on the banner together forever.” Harding scored another eight points in the second quarter on his way to a game-high 37 points and 11 rebounds. He scored another 34 points and 13 rebounds since then in the team’s League VII opener, an 85-55 win

trzemski (1957), Maurice Manning (1998), and Josh Lamison and Tylik Furman, teammates of Harding’s who both reached the career mark in 2016. Manning led the Killer Bees as a sophomore to the state championship in 1996, after Javon Harding’s senior season ended when he suffered a knee injury. Manning’s son Charles led Bridgehampton to a state championship in 2015. Current coach White was also a teammate of Harding’s. His son Elijah plays with the younger Harding now. Basketball seems to run in the family in Bridgehampton. “People pride themselves on our basketball team. They’re behind the black and gold and the history around our state championships here,” athletic director Michael DeRosa said. “A lot of people are behind J.P. It’s an incredible individual accomplishment that can only be achieved by someone who has invested a lot of time over the years, learned the game, and has a passion for it. And a lot of people are behind this team. The fact that we’re a K-12 building, our youngsters get to see the high schoolers in the hallways, come to the games to see them play, see their success — and want that for themselves.” Javon Harding said that’s what got him out on the court, while his son said it’s guys like his dad that he tries to

J.P. Harding, on right, with head coach Ron White after scoring his 1000th career point in a game at Port Jefferson December 11. Independent/Courtesy J.P. Harding

emulate. The father said he prides himself on seeing his son be a role model for the Killer Bees of the future. “It’s been a great experience, and playing in Bridgehampton makes it that much better with all the history it has,” J.P. Harding said. “I’m just very grateful I was given the opportunity to add to the rich tradition here. When I’m out on that court, it feels like home.”

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Mendoza Makes Short Work Of SWR Junior scores 29 points, 10 rebounds in Westhampton’s win By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com Westhampton wants to prove a point. The girls basketball team wasn’t listed in preseason rankings as a team to make the playoffs, but so far, has gone 4-1 overall and 3-0 in League V with some statement wins, including a 60-47 one over visiting ShorehamWading River December 14. “What’s different this year is we have confidence every time we walk out on the court,” junior guard Belle Smith said. “We’ve been working hard, and it’s a different team this year — it’s a whole new energy and a whole new dynamic that I think has been leading us to a lot of our success.” Smith finished with 22 points and seven steals, and was quick in transition, converting all of her possession swipes to points. “That’s the defense we run,” she said. “You have to trust every girl out on the court to do their job, and that just happens to be mine. I couldn’t do it without the other girls contending and pushing the girls they’re blocking to make a quick pass.” Smith scored eight points early to help Westhampton to a 16-13 lead at the end of the first quarter, and tallied four more in the second, connecting with junior Layla Mendoza for several

more buckets on the way to a 33-26 halftime advantage. “It’s so awesome to have someone opposite you who looks to you just as much as you look to them,” Smith said. “Layla’s awesome. She’s a really good player. I know every time I get the ball up if I miss she’s going to get the rebound and put it right back up.” Mendoza was a dominating force under the basket, grabbing 10 rebounds and putting away 16 first-half points on her way to a game-high 29 points despite sitting out the end of the third quarter and part of the fourth with some leg cramping. “We were looking to pressure first, because we know they don’t shoot a lot, so we were making them drive more so we can grab rebounds and get fast breaks,” Mendoza said. “Once you score a couple you get to feel the motion, get in a rhythm to keep going. We have a good team this year and everyone’s been a lot more positive.” The forward touted herself, Smith and senior center Lindsay Rongo as a trio to be reckoned with. Head coach Katie Peters called Rongo her an“unsung hero.” “Lindsay Rongo does a lot of things that aren’t always the flashy

Nick-Of-Time Win For East Hampton Bonackers nail first win on last-second bomb By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

It’s pretty easy to figure out the East Hampton boys basketball team is this year’s version of The Cardiac Kids. Fans know the type: Every game is life and death, every basket contested, and every match-up comes down to the final seconds. The Bonackers accept that — it comes with the territory, especially in

Suffolk’s League V, where any team can jump up and steal a win at any time. But after one-point losses to Mattituck and Bayport/Blue Point, East Hampton needed one to go their way. Thankfully, Friday, December 14, was one of those games. Playing at Shoreham-Wading River — never an enticing proposition — the Bonackers

Layla Mendoza finds an open lane and makes her way to the basket. Independent/Desirée Keegan

things, but she does the nitty gritty work. Without her, I don’t think anyone would be shining the way that they do,” Peters said. “We turned the ball over a lot, but Shoreham is athletic, they play tough defense, they’re in your face, and my girls did a good job adjusting to taking that pressure. They showed some resiliency and toughness.” What the coach said she liked most is every girl used each other for her strength. Because of that, the Hurricanes

seem well on their way to improving on their 8-12 record from last season. “We’ve been practicing really hard to be a unit on the court, getting everyone involved,” Smith said. “So we’re swinging the ball quickly and having everyone be a threat. Every time one of us gets the ball our first thought is to pass to the open girl, so doing that and having the chemistry we have out on the court makes us unstoppable.” Point proven? Seems like it so far.

went nip and tuck with the Royals, with neither team able to take control of the fray. Bonac led by one after the first quarter, was behind two points at the half, and up by one, 29-28, after three. Then the two teams got down to business, opening up the floor and filling the air with basketballs. In all, the two teams landed 15 treys for the evening, but it was a bomb by Liam Leach with 15 seconds remaining that proved the difference as Bonac prevailed 4948. Leach ended with six for the day; Turner Foster had 16, including two treys; and Malachi Miller scored 14, including three from beyond the arc. Thomas Bell led all scorers, with 22 for the Royals. Three nights earlier against Bayport/Blue Point, Bonac should have won — the home team was given every opportunity to come back from a onepoint deficit in the final minute includ-

ing a phantom foul with a couple seconds left in the contest. County scoring leader Pierce Prendergast drilled both shots from the charity stripe to secure a one-point win, 73-72. Excuse Coach Dan White if he feels his team has been snake bitten. The team was designed to revolve around senior bruiser Vladimir Rodriguez, who averaged a double-double last season and was the only pure rebounder with any height, at six-footfour. But the youngster is out for the year with an injury and that requires a hastily convened Plan B. “We’ll have to put pressure on the ball. We have to get there first,” White said. The Bonackers will be busy during the holiday break, hosting Saville at 6:15 Saturday. Road games follow against Westhampton on January 3, Mt. Sinai (January 5), and Wyandanch (January 8).

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This holiday season, leave the stress at the door and find ways to be happy and healthy. Suzette Smith has been running Shelter Island Pilates & Barre since 2004. As a former professional dance and award-winning choreographer, specializing in body alignment, postural assessment and correction, and proper mechanics, she knows a thing or two about the body and ways to heal it. Take it from the professional with these seven tips: 1. Remember the value of your time: The first step to taking time for yourself is valuing your own time. Your time is precious, so don’t just give it away. Take a moment to remember your time and energy are limited and have a lot of worth. Start with this important

reminder to set the stage for the season. 2. Simplify: To take more time for yourself, you have to make more time. Think about holidays past. What worked and what didn’t? Allow yourself to let go of what no longer serves you. Modify or eliminate what doesn’t bring you joy. Keeping it simple lets you de-clutter your life from unnecessary obligations and frees you up to have more time and fun. 3. Prioritize: Next, decide what is important for you. You can’t do it all. Give yourself permission to prioritize what makes you happy (not just everyone else), and make sure to factor those into your plans. And don’t be afraid to delegate. If you can’t fit it into your schedule, you can give

yourself more time by asking others to share the work. 4. Plan ahead: Never underestimate the importance of a schedule. Now that you’ve decided what you’ll be doing, budget your time accordingly. Using your time wisely will give you more opportunity to enjoy yourself. Underschedule your activities to give yourself wiggle room and avoid rushing. This keeps your nervous system relaxed amidst all the holiday hubbub. 5. Care for your body: Although the holiday season is a joyful time, it can be rough on you too. Take extra time to rest and nurture yourself. Treat yourself like a sugar plum fairy. If we don’t recharge our batteries along the way, we’ll be running on empty by the time the holidays arrive. Get a full eight hours of sleep or take a nap when you need it. Cozy up by the fire, take a bubble bath, or light a candle. Also, don’t forget that moderation is key. We all want to enjoy our treats and sweets, but try to balance it out with nutritious food. Stay committed to your exercise routine — don’t put it on hold until after the new year. Keep it up now to keep yourself in check. 6. Care for your soul: Re-connect with the spirit of the holidays — it’s about peace and love. Ask yourself what gets you connected to your heart. Get inspired. Read a book, watch a movie, or go to an event that makes your heart sing. Sit down and drink

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charges, petty larceny and criminal possession of stolen property. She was released from police headquarters after being issued an appearance ticket to be arraigned December 13. In other news, according to the East Hampton Town police, a violation of a court order of protection resulted in a local resident being arrested twice over within a few days of each other. On the morning of December 8, Derrick Lamont Short was said by police to have pulled his car into his ex-

wife's driveway then gotten out. All this was in violation of an order out of a Kings County court from 2014 demanding that Short stay away from the woman, police said. He was arrested and charged with criminal contempt as a violation. Arraigned later that morning, bail was set at $500. Unable to make the bail, Short was taken to county jail. Three days later, he was hit with the same charge, but this time as a felony. According to police,

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your tea while it’s still hot. Take time for stillness. 7. Honor your traditions: Traditions are so valuable. Think back to your favorite holiday memories. Recreate those this season to honor your own traditions, and create some new ones that represent who you are and who you have become. Need a vacation? There a few spots left for Suzette Smith’s Oceanfront Pilates & Wellness Retreat in Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica from February 2 to 9 at Pranamar Villas. Enjoy Pilates, barre, meditation, surf lessons, hiking, and more. Visit www.shelterislandpilates.com to learn more about the trip and studio. Happy Holidays, IndyFitters! he called his ex-wife in East Hampton from jail, asking her to post bail for him. This charge was at the felony level, because Short has a prior conviction for criminal contempt. He remained in county jail as of Monday. Also, an East Hampton man who has had several brushes with the law in the past was arraigned in East Hampton Town Justice Court. Brian Midgett, 27, was charged with criminal contempt as a misdemeanor, and was freed on $500 bail.

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It’s the time of the year to take pause and be thankful. I am so very thankful for family, friends, and the special people that have been with me on this incredible journey through my life. With very little time left in 2018, the professional golf scene turned to the PNC Father-Son Challenge last weekend. It is certainly the type of event that makes golf a unique sport for spectators and players alike. I mean, most other major sports are team sports and don’t lend themselves to a meaningful but fun competition with a son, daughter, father, or grandson, and that’s what is so compelling about the Father-Son Challenge. Just imagine, Lee Trevino and his son, Daniel, playing alongside Jack

Nicklaus and his 16-year-old grandson, GT; Greg Norman playing with his son, Greg Jr.; John Daly playing with his 15-year-old son, Little John; Davis Love III playing with his 25-year-old son, Dru; Bernhard Langer playing with his daughter, Jackie; Matt Kuchar and Jim Furyk both playing with their fathers, Peter and Mike. By the way, Mike Furyk is the only swing coach Jim has ever had and he deserves great credit in holding firm that Jim’s quirky swing didn’t need to be “fixed” and I’m quite sure U.S. Open Champion Jim Furyk agrees! The player list certainly had some hefty credentials as invitations only went out to players who had either won a major championship or a Play-

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was left in his Oak Tree Lane residence for an extended period of time after the burglary in March.

them before placing them under arrest and bringing them back to Shelter Island for arraignment. New York State Police are working with the Shelter Island Police Department in the case. It is anticipated that additional charges may be presented to a grand jury at a later date. Meanwhile, the woman was taken to the hospital for evaluation. Kevin Calderon, 25, of the Bronx; Silvestro Mazzella, 70, of Yonkers; and Livio Josue Melo, 27, of the Bronx, were each charged with burglary. The men were remanded on $75,000 bail each. It was not the first “home invasion” on the sleepy island of late. Almost a month after he was “restrained” and left in critical condition following a burglary in his Shelter Island home, an 87-year-old retired Episcopalian priest died of his injuries earlier this year, on April 19, Suffolk County police said. The Rev. Canon Paul Wancura

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Continued From Page 14. to see if there’s a way to get additional funding in return for services provided to the Shinnecock Reservation, being that 8 percent of SVA’s calls are to that area, which doesn’t pay taxes. Councilman Tommy John Schiavoni also suggested reaching out to the Mastic Fire Department to see if it is receiving benefits for the services provided to the Poospatuck Reservation. Councilman John Bouvier cited a state initiative for shared services. “This could ease the burden on the taxpayers,” Schneiderman said. “But SVA has really limited the scope of the design to just what meets the basic needs of the department currently and in the near future.” According to deputy town attorney Kathleen Murray, resolutions will begin coming Southampton’s way. First, there will be an accepting of the

ers Championship. Combined they have recorded 56 major wins, 330 PGA Tour wins, 177 European titles, and 102 Champion Tour wins. All these great players in one place, surrounded by their family, and golf fans everywhere get to be part of it. What a thrill it was to see Jack Nicklaus playing with his 16-year-old grandson GT, who, you might remember, was caddying for Jack in the 2018 Masters’ par three tournament when Jack asked him if he would like to hit a tee shot. Naturally, GT jumped at the chance. Grandpa Nicklaus handed him a wedge while Gary Player, Tom Watson, a worldwide television audience, plus thousands in the gallery lining the course all watched. With one swing of Grandpa Nicklaus’s wedge, GT amazed everyone —he made a hole in one! Jack was bursting with pride and told me later that was his biggest thrill ever at the Masters. Can you imagine? Arguably the greatest golfer of all time, Jack Nicklaus, the winner of a record six Masters titles, and his greatest moment was sharing this time with his grandson as he made a hole in one in a par three tournament. Priceless. There is one thing that we discovered last week. Jack Nicklaus’s putter doesn’t know he is almost 79 years old. He might not have the distance anymore, but there’s still no give-up in Jack Nicklaus when trying to make a putt and, boy, his putter was hot. Officially, Davis Love and his son Drew came out on top, but I’m quite certain that Davis would have loved to

have had his father there to watch. Unfortunately, Davis Love Jr., Davis’s father and a PGA professional, was killed in a plane crash when he was only 53 years old. There is no doubt that all the great champions, their sons, daughters, grandsons, or dads had a great time, and, in the end, everyone was a winner. The real winners in this warm and fuzzy PNC Father-Son Challenge were those who got yet another chance to watch stars of yesteryear. Just think how you would feel watching another Tom Seaver fastball, a Larry Bird rebound, or a Michael Jordan jump shot. That’s exactly how I felt watching a Lee Trevino wedge shot or, the ultimate, Jack Nicklaus draining another putt. Well, now that Tiger is back to being healthy, you will surely begin to hear the drums beating again . . . who is the greatest of all time, Jack or Tiger? I reside in Jack’s camp and base my argument on a revealing set of statistics. So far, Tiger has finished in the top three in majors 25 times with 14 wins, six seconds and four thirds. By comparison, in the majors, Jack has finished in the top three 74 times which equates to 18 major wins, 19 seconds, and 37 thirds. Now, yes, it’s true, Tiger lost a few years due to injury and other personal things, but still, Jack’s record is amazing. 2018 has been a great year in golf and, as I wish one and all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I promise the upcoming 2019 season has a chance to be one of the best of all time.

transfer of land on North Sea Road from SVA to the town, which acts as commissioner. Once Southampton assumes ownership of the vacant parcel that is adjacent to the current structure it will receive a resolution to approve plans from an architect, construction team, and project manager. Once estimates are in hand, there will be a public hearing, although there will not be a referendum. The final step will be for the board to adopt a resolution approving the construction and going out to bid. Once that is complete the town will have to amend its 2019 capital budget to include the final expenses.

Because of his multiple convictions, Gaon remained in custody as of Tuesday. Monday was an important day for another person with a history of felony convictions arrested recently by East Hampton Town police. Daisy Guerrero, 33, was arraigned in the Riverside County Courtroom of State Justice Stephen Braslow, who set bail at $100,000. She remained in custody as of Tuesday morning. Guerrero was arrested on a felony drunken driving charge December 2, and was indicted by a grand jury a few days later. She has two prior felony driving while intoxicated convictions, plus a felony grand larceny conviction in her past. Her license has been revoked many times over by the Department of Motor Vehicles in New York following her numerous convictions on DWI and lesser charges. Besides the felony DWI charge she is now facing, it appears from online court documents that the grand jury hit her with five counts of felony driving without a license, one for each time her license has been revoked.

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Continued From Page 4. and does — steeply reduce the level of commuter air traffic. Only at that point will the requirements suggested above be helpful. Addressing this core issue cannot wait until 2020. Southampton Councilwoman Christine Scalera

Severely Strained Dear Editor, Congratulations to Rep. Lee Zeldin (RNY) on being re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives! Rep. Zeldin has been a strong advocate for Long Island; I urge him to continue working to ensure that Long Islanders receive the support they need, especially those with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Alzheimer’s disease has become a public health crisis for our country, costing $277 billion this year alone in healthcare costs. Two-thirds of this cost is being borne by Medicare and Medicaid and much of the remainder is being paid outof-pocket by individuals and families. Our nation’s economy and healthcare infrastructure are being severely strained by this burden, which is set to increase significantly in the next few years. My grandmother passed away in 2014 following her battle with the dis-

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ease. As a young adult, it was incredibly difficult to witness the person I knew and loved slip away and even harder to witness the immense stress it placed on my parents and my uncle, as her caregivers. This experience led me to my career as an elder law attorney. A national public health crisis calls for a coordinated public health response. While researchers seek a cure, we must address the challenges of individuals and families who are currently struggling with Alzheimer’s. I commend Rep. Zeldin for co-sponsoring the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act (HR 4256), which will establish Alzheimer’s Centers of Excellence to promote early detection and diagnosis and create clearinghouses for effective interventions. Only by proactively addressing the challenges of this devastating disease can we hope to reduce the burden on our country. Christina M. Noon

Flaws Dear Rick, The recently-approved golf course resort in East Quogue, formerly known as The Hills PDD and recently-renamed the Lewis Road PRD, highlights the flaws in Southampton’s land-use system. The decision by Southampton’s Zoning Board of Appeals will, in all likelihood, be appealed. I believe one of

the issues will be whether ZBA members can approve a zoning exception of significant impact without publicly explaining the rationale for the decision. If an appeal is made, with due respect, I would suggest that the plaintiff be aware of the ways in which PRDs can do harm. All of the following is documented to the most granular level of detail. What most people don’t realize is that The Hills/Lewis Road PRD is located between two cross-streets: Damascus Road, the site of a polluted landfill, and Fox Hollow Drive, the site of a wellplanned as-of-right development. The as-of-right development provided public water to houses on Lewis Road bordering the Fox Hollow subdivision. In addition to The Hills/Lewis Road PRD another PRD is located between Damascus Road and Fox Hollow Drive — a combination horse farm and cluster subdivision. The current owners of the horse farm are investing in the farm. The previous owners have never been properly identified so most people don’t know who they are. The “horse-farm” PRD wasn’t designed to help the horse farm business succeed nor has it provided any benefit to the community. In fact, a host of problems has emerged between Damascus Road and Fox Hollow Drive that can be connected to the badly-designed PRD. The problems include an unsafe

accident-prone horse farm driveway, the site of several automobile accidents; the clustering of the entire housing subdivision above a recharge basin that has overflowed, causing serious damage to houses on Lewis Road, resulting in lawsuits; and an appalling decision to cut off public water to houses on Lewis Road bordering the PRD while providing public water to the houses in the cluster subdivision. Wayne Bruyn, currently the lawyer for The Hills/Lewis Road PRD, was employed in Southampton’s planning and legal departments when the horse farm/ cluster subdivision PRD was created. So, he would be aware of the design. Yet, similarly to the developers of the “horse-farm” PRD, the developers of The Hills/Lewis Road PRD have made no provision to provide public water to the houses between Damascus Road and Fox Hollow Drive. Further, the developers have proposed to locate the entrance to the 600-acre golf course resort opposite the unsafe, accident-prone horse farm driveway, further compromising the success of the horse farm business. In my opinion, The Hills/Lewis Road PRD could have been rejected by the ZBA because the PRD will contribute to the unsafe and unhealthy conditions that exist in the immediate vicinity of proposed golf course resort. Respectfully, Susan Cerwinski

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