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Cindy Mac: It’s All About The Light

Contemporary Impressionism with a classical approach

Michael Weisman, of Golden Eagle Art in East Hampton, told The Independent how he discovered the work of Cindy Mac, who was featured in February’s popular Artist of the Month gallery series, also featured online. “While updating my own Instagram art page, I routinely check out who the artists I follow are following, and that’s how I happened upon Cindy’s gallery. I fell in love with her work immediately,” he said. “I think her paintings are exquisite and demonstrate levels of sophistication both compositionally and technically that set them apart from those of many other contemporary still life artists I’ve come across. Her style is intuitive and bold, but also maintains a sensitivity and reverence for her subject matter. She is truly a gifted artist,” Weisman added. The source of that sensitivity and reverence was one of the first things mentioned by Mac. “From a very young age, I have been obsessed and moved by the beauty of nature, of flowers and fruit. I credit my European grandparents for this interest and gift,” Mac said. “My mother and her father — my grandfather — were both accom-

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plished painters. Unfortunately, she passed away from a sudden illness at the age of 27, when I was four years old. I have been determined my whole life to follow in her footsteps and become a skilled and inspired painter,” she said. After graduating from the School of Visual Arts, Mac worked as a graphic designer and advertising art director in NYC for 15 years. “I loved it. I was honored, lucky, and grateful to have worked at some of the most prestigious shops, with some of the most creative minds in the industry,” she said. She moved to Sag Harbor, where she met her husband and started raising a family, all the while continuing her graphic design and advertising work and also working side by side with her husband, the proprietor of Tom Mac Landscaping. “Raising children and running a family business was wonderful, but hugely time consuming. I loved it. But I yearned to paint, every single day of my life. It’s always easy to find a rea-

son not to paint. I decided I wouldn’t give in to that. I had been collecting art supplies over the years, so finally, I set up a studio in my dining room, right in the middle of my house,” she said. She describes her work as “contemporary impressionism with a traditional, classical approach. But if I had to tell you what my work is about, there’s only one answer. Light. It’s all about the light.” After about a year, she moved her studio upstairs to be near a large window with beautiful north light streaming in all day long. “I was so happy working there and things were going well.” The turning point came, Mac related, “when out of the blue I got an email from someone I knew but hadn’t spoken with for years. In fact, it was sent to an old email account I rarely even used any more. This friend was part of group going to Tuscany to paint for 12 days and there had been a lastminute cancellation, and she was offering me a chance to fill the spot.”

It was a difficult decision for Mac. “There was a lot going on in our lives. I worried that it wasn’t a good time to go. But my family was so supportive. They knew how much I wanted it, and they encouraged me to go. My husband pointed out that there’s never a good time — so make ‘now’ the good time. Those 12 days were a definitive moment in my life,” she acknowledged. “I swore I would never allow painting to fall on the back burner again. And I have kept that promise to myself.” Recently, Mac’s work was included in Guild Hall’s 81st Annual Members’ Show and in floral themed local shows. In January, Mac was admitted into the American Impressionist Society and her work will be featured in the group’s annual Small Works Showcase, at the RS Hanna Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX. You can view Cindy Mac’s work at www.cindymacstudio.com or follow her on Instagram @ccmacstudio.

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Nasty Bugs Dear Editor, School closings, sports event cancellations, food hoarding . . . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer good advice for preventing community spread and personal infection: apply social distancing, sanitize surfaces, wash your hands, don’t touch your face. But, there’s more. Does anyone wonder why uncounted numbers of infected people develop no symptoms and only 20 percent of symptomatic people require hospitalization? It’s because they have an effective immune system able to fight off the virus. But the CDC does not talk about that, perhaps for fear of offending powerful animal food industries. Fortunately, good advice on boosting our immune system is readily available on the internet from trusted sources like WebMD and Healthline. And the advice is always the same: Increase consumption of fruits and vegetables, including citrus fruits and leafy greens; refrain from dairy, other fatty animal products, and sugarladen foods; maintain daily exercise of 30 to 60 minutes; minimize your stress level and get adequate sleep. Did I mention that this advice works great for all

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Prepared To Serve Dear Residents of Suffolk County: As we navigate our county into uncharted waters with the coronavirus pandemic, I want to remind you all that Suffolk County is a resilient community. We take care of each other and show compassion on a daily basis. When Superstorm Sandy devastated Suffolk County, our residents came together, supporting those in need and making changes in daily routines. We are, again, being asked to make changes to our everyday lives, including social distancing, working from home, and finding new childcare arrangements. While these changes are disruptive and uncomfortable, they are necessary to protect those in our community who are the most vulnerable. The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office is prepared to face this challenging time with you. We will continue to provide you with the exceptional service you deserve. We do, however, ask you to work with us to reduce or mitigate the spread of the virus. Most Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office bureaus are available via phone or website. If you do not need to visit our offices, please contact us from home. Continued On Page 32.

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News & Opinion Stay Home, Stay Safe The best defense against coronavirus is to avoid people By Rick Murphy and Bridget LeRoy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Quarantine is now the routine, and social distancing is a thing, as the latest suggestion from the White House is get-togethers of 10 people or fewer to help keep the coronavirus from spreading. Better yet, stay home. Restaurants throughout New York, including the East End, are offering take-out and delivery instead of sitdown service, and galleries, museums, theaters, and libraries are closed, but still the locals are amazed by the influx of city people. “They were sitting around at tables in the East Hampton Starbucks,” said one observer, who preferred to remain anonymous. “It was crowded, just full of people. And a lot of them were older people who are higher risk. Like they’re thinking, ‘In the Hamptons,

Residents lined up at local grocery stores to stock up on food, water, and other household products. Independent/Richard Lewin

we’re safer than in the city.’” Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman confirms that there are two cases of COVID-19 in Southampton, leading to a state of emergency in the town. The emergency order will allow the supervisor to take all necessary actions to protect public health and safety. Of the cases, Schneiderman said they were “a woman in Hampton Bays and a man in the Southampton area. I have no further information.” Earlier on Monday, March 16, in a press conference, Governor Andrew Cuomo stated there were 950 cases

in New York State; 63 cases in Suffolk County. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone confirmed on Monday that there were two deaths in Suffolk County from COVID-19 — one in Smithtown and one in Huntington. By Tuesday morning, that number had increased countywide to 74 — and included the deputy county executive, Peter Scully, who tested positive. In East Hampton, a second case has been identified, but the only information available was that it is a man in his 70s. This is an addition to the woman in her 70s identified several days ago.

On Sunday, March 15, Suffolk County legislators Bridget Fleming and Al Krupski, along with Southold Supervisor Scott Russell, Greenport Village Mayor George Hubbard Jr., and Police Chief Martin Flatley held a coronavirus briefing. “It’s going to get worse before it gets better,” said Fleming, but added that the officials wanted to assure the public that everything is being done. “We are ramping up the testing,” she said, although that hasn’t happened as of press time. One of the latest cases reported Continued On Page 16.

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Courthouses Across State Ordered To Close Visits to county jails suspended, as are all eviction proceedings By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

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Courthouses across Suffolk County are closed until further notice in reaction to the coronavirus pandemic. In Riverside, the entire Arthur Cromarty Court complex is shut down. Also closed is the state Supreme Court building in Riverhead. There are currently three trials active in Suffolk County — two criminal and one civil — including that of Patchita Tennant, being cover by The Independent, on attempted murder charges. That trial was moved from Riverside to the

county’s courthouse in Central Islip as of Tuesday, March 17. New York State Justice John Collins told the jury seated on the case that he will be bringing his entire staff with him to Central Islip. A second jury trial on criminal charges taking place in Riverside is also being moved to Central Islip, as is a civil trial which was taking place at the state courthouse in Riverhead. There will be no new state trials until further notice. The state’s Chief Administrative

Judge Lawrence Marks contacted the various state courts involved over the weekend. All eviction proceedings across the state have also been suspended. East Hampton Town Justice Court is also closed. All cases currently on the justice court’s calendar are adjourned, and the parties involved will be notified of their next court date. Riverhead and Southampton Town justice courts, along with all other local courts, have adjourned all cases and are

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Local Businesses Get Creative Restaurants, books, and virtual tours By Brittany Ineson, Karen Fredericks, and Bridget LeRoy Necessity is the mother of invention, and the coronavirus has many East End businesses stretching their limits to continue to provide services to locals and maintain their entire staff. If you are one of those businesses, please let us know how you are adjusting. Drop an email to news@indyeastend. com.

Options For Dining At Home Amid COVID-19 With coronavirus sweeping the country and East End communities, small businesses, including local restaurants, are changing their normal routines to include take-out and, in some cases, delivery. A few neighborhood eateries are offering delivery services in an attempt to stay inside and stay safe, while still bringing good food to the table. Almond Restaurant in Bridgehampton is among those local establishments. According to an email sent out by owners Jason Weiner and Eric Lemonides, Almond is now offering delivery to Sag Harbor, Bridgehampton, Sagaponack, and Wainscott. You can see the menu online at www.almondrestaurant.com or call 631-537-5665. Almond is also offering curbside pickup. The L & W Market in Bridgehampton, which is right next door to Almond, will also remain open, with extended hours. According to the email, the shelves are “full of all kinds of delicious groceries, pastries, prepared foods, sandwiches, meats, cheeses, pickles, condiments, and everything in between. If there’s something you’re

looking for that you don’t see, just ask — we probably have it — after all, we have a whole restaurant next door.” L & W is working on delivery from the store as well. You can check out www. landwmarket.com for more information. In Hampton Bays, 1 North Steakhouse offers takeout and delivery, as well as the option of having a chef prepare and serve a custom dinner of your choosing in the comfort of your own home. It also offers meal preparation services for families who don’t want to venture out. The owner and chef, Chris Cariello, can be contacted at 631-5943419. Orders are taken 24 hours in advance. You can visit the website at www.1northsteakhouse.com. Art of Eating catering in Bridgehampton is offering a new home menu. The menu includes everything from light bites to entire meals, even including a list of condiments. If you drop off your own dishes and platters, staff members will gladly create a beautiful presentation or they can create the same beautiful presentation on their own take-away board. Art of Eating is located at 264 Butter Lane in Bridgehampton or can be contacted via phone at 631-267-2411 or email at info@hamptonsartofeating.com. Place your order 72 hours in advance and it will be delivered right to your door, Thursday through Sunday. Visit the website at www.hamptonsartofeating. com. If you want to help out the restaurant community in another way, a group of restaurant industry profes-

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In the words of Jhumpa Lahiri, “Books let you travel without moving your feet.” That’s a good thing to keep in mind while we’re all on various degrees of lockdown due to coronavirus. And with most, if not all, libraries currently closed until further notice, local bookstores are finding ways to keep the community’s bookshelves stocked, at a time when those tomes are needed more than ever.

In an email BookHampton of East Hampton sent to its subscribers, owner Carolyn Brody said, “We know that so many of you consider BookHampton a resource, a place of respite, a friend. It’s been an honor to play this vital role in our community and one we plan on continuing through this uneasy time.” She laid out plans the store has to keep readers supplied. “We want to provide you options, whether you want to visit us in person, by appointment, by phone, text message, or email, remotely/virtually — whatever works for you. We’re here to provide bookseller advice, easy pick up/curbside delivery, or a friendly face! To that end, BookHampton is extending free shipping on all orders placed at www.bookhampton.com.” “We’ll deliver your purchase to you in your vehicle. Place your order Continued On Page 16.

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OLA: Census Bureau Fails To Deliver To Latinos Spanish materials ‘on back order,’ East End advocacy groups told By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

Ten years, apparently, was not quite enough time for the U.S. Census Bureau to coordinate its plan to count Spanish-speaking residents on the East End in the 2020 Decennial. However, according to Sandra Dunn, this population segment will be counted. Dunn is the associate director of the Organización Latino-Americana of Eastern Long Island. She is helping spearhead the drive to make sure the Spanishspeaking residents on the East End, no matter what their citizenship status is in the country, are counted in the census, as the U.S. Constitution requires. The population count of the census determines the distribution of billions of dollars in federal and state money nationwide, as well as an area’s direct representation in both state house, and the U.S. House of Representatives. The problem that OLA and other advocacy groups on the East End has been grappling with is that the U.S. Census Bureau has not provided longpromised Spanish language brochures and posters, to educate the public about what the census is. “They are told they are on back order,” Dunn said the U.S. Census Bureau has been telling her for months. But members of OLA and like-

. . .The U.S. Census Bureau has not provided long-promised Spanish language brochures and posters, to educate the public about what the census is. minded organizations, such as the East Hampton Complete Count Committee, have taken matters into their own hands. Supervisor Jay Schneiderman and the Town of Southampton have

Sandra Dunn, associate director of OLA, is one of many advocating for an accurate count of the Latino community on the East End. Independent/T. E. McMorrow

printed Spanish language posters, which can now be placed in locations where the Latino-American community congregates, such as churches, stores, and clinics. The posters were downloaded from the Census Bureau’s website. In addition, OLA members have been giving presentations to the community in churches, libraries, and in the organization’s offices on the East End. “Our plan was to keep moving east in our presentations, but that is on hold now due to the coronavirus,” Dunn said Monday, March 16. With or without the help of the Census Bureau, Dunn

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Fly Neighborly Kickoff Cancelled Eastern Regional Helicopter Council had scheduled to host public meeting By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

A fly neighborly kickoff event scheduled by the Eastern Region Helicopter Council has been cancelled amid the coronavirus outbreak. The nonprofit, which dedicated its efforts toward navigational methods and satellite-based courses along the Northeastern corridor, was to discuss a route proposed by Congressman Lee Zeldin to help those on the North Shore affected by helicopter noise. “The meeting was to be held for in-

formation exchange between the ERHC membership and citizens and officials from the New York City and Long Island areas. Helicopter routes are discussed as well as possible mitigation for some of the issues,” said Eastern Region Helicopter Council Chairman Richard Huggins. “Unfortunately, the meeting was cancelled due to the present coronavirus issues. In lieu of the present restrictions, and no idea about when this pandemic situation will subside, the ERHC will not

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“Major metropolitan areas are struggling to find noisereducing solutions for helicopter tour and charter operators. . .” the FAA said in a statement. blades is also quieter than turning into the advancing blade. These recommendations have been flight tested and scientifically vetted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and NASA. Zeldin still believes a new route is still the best option. “Summer after summer, North Fork residents’ quality of life has suffered due to the persistent issue of helicopter noise on the East End,” Zeldin said. “Since coming to Congress, I’ve fought for an all-water route and alternatives that mitigate noise impact on residents, and finally we have a step in the right direction that hopefully will be implemented and abided by successfully. All levels of government, from the FAA to the Eastern Region Helicopter Council to local elected officials, and community residents, have been working together to pursue a better path forward. As we move into peak season, we must ensure that all are listening to residents’ concerns as we continue to improve upon this proposed route.”

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Town Encourages Use Of Online Services

The senior centers in Hampton Bays, Flanders, and Bridgehampton have cancelled congregant dining and recreation activities through Friday, March 20. While these services are interrupted, the town will assess how to proceed regarding provision of services, or determine if a longer-term shutdown is necessary. Prior to the end of the week, a follow-up announcement will be made updating the situation and any changes. Seniors who participate in these programs will have the option to sign up to receive cold-but-microwave/oven ready meals either through home delivery or curbside pick-up at the center where the senior normally takes his or her meals. Seniors can register for home meals either at their center or by contacting the attended center or the Hampton Bays Senior Center at 631728-1235. Adult day care at the Hampton Bays Senior Center, senior shuttle services, and home meal delivery are ongoing. “We are being cautious and working to determine how the town can continue to serve our seniors while keeping everyone as safe and healthy as possible,” Schneiderman said. Call 631-728-1235 with any questions.

Southampton also suspends senior meals in wake of coronavirus By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

Residents and visitors to Southampton Town are being encouraged to use online services to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Over the years, the town has made documents and applications easily accessible online through its website, www.southamptontownny.gov. “During this period of concern, we want to remind people they may not have to come to Town Hall or the town park’s department to get a permit,” Supervisor Jay Schneiderman said. “Many of these applications are available online.” Several types of permits and renewals, including electrical permits,

4x4 and boat ramp permits, and carter permits can be found at https:// epermits.southamptontownny.gov. A Hampton Bays water bill payment can be summitted at https://hbwater.southamptontownny.gov; information and records can be accessed through the town’s ePortal at https://eportal.southamptontownny.gov; and free town date found at the public information center at https://gis.southamptontownny.gov/ infocenter. While most programs are ongoing, the town, in an abundance of caution, decided to temporarily suspend certain services to seniors, a population that is deemed most vulnerable.

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As part of the ongoing Bridgehampton traffic and pedestrian-safety project, the New York State Department Of Transportation has begun construction of a new portion of sidewalk along the south side of Montauk Highway this week. The new section of sidewalk is being installed beginning on the east side of Church Lane, extending east to connect with the existing sidewalk in this area. Portions of the existing sidewalk along this corridor will be repaired, and the new sidewalk will also be installed where gaps between existing sidewalk sections currently exist. When this phase of the project is complete, there will be uninterrupted sidewalk on the south side of Montauk Highway extending from Church Lane to School Street. Parking along the south side of Montauk Highway in this immediate area will be restricted at times. This will be an active construction area for several weeks. During this time, both motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when driving or walking in this area. DK

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Suffolk County Seventh Squad detectives are also looking for a man who allegedly was packing two handguns when he entered a Manorville 7-Eleven on February 9. In an incident captured by the store’s security cameras, police say the man entered the store on 450 County Road 111 at approximately 5:20 AM and flashed the weapons, though police stressed he did not threaten anyone. The man left the store and returned a short time later, unarmed. He came back in a dark-colored Jeep Cherokee and was asked to leave. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5000 for information that leads to an arrest.

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At 7:54 PM March 4, the Town of Riverhead Police Department received a 911 call from a female stating she was in a physical dispute with a man at a laundromat in Riverside. Upon arrival, police determined the 911 caller was the assailant, and the male subject was the victim of an apparent assault. The female caller, Tonya Minter, 34, of Flanders, was identified by the victim on-scene, placed under arrest, charged with one count of second-degree assault, and held by police overnight. RM

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March 18, 2020

Maidstone: Don’t Fence Me In East Hampton hotel doesn’t want to enclose outdoor dining area By Karen Fredericks karen@indyeastend.com It was not easy for The Maidstone to get approval for a small dining area outside its East Hampton hotel. Now the property owner doing business as Maidstone and Lexington Lounge LLC does not want to erect a state Supreme Court-ordered fence. The decision follows a lengthy, hard-fought court battle that began in February 2010. The Maidstone sued East Hampton Village, Mayor Paul Rickenbach, the village board, and the planning board and zoning board of appeals. Under the state Supreme Court’s decision, the zoning board was ordered to issue a special permit that allowed the outdoor dining area, subject to the erection of a soundabsorbing fence. In a December 9, 2019 letter from

attorney Leonard Ackerman to the village’s zoning board, he said Justice Melvyn Tanenbaum, who wrote the court’s decision, likely assumed the “owners of 9 Mill Hill Lane had no relationship to the applicants.” “They do not require the protection designed by the fence,” he said of the neighbors in the letter. “Nor do they wish to have it.” Maidstone and Lexington Lounge LLC had originally agreed to build a six-foot-tall fence “with sound baffling material” between two existing fences. It is the boundary line between the restaurant at the corner of Main Street and Mill Hill Lane. The 1770 House Restaurant & Inn, which is also zoned residential, received approval for its outdoor seating

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area in June of 2008, and a 2009 moratorium followed. The ban the village adopted was on new outdoor dining in residential areas, which prompted The Maidstone ownership group to sue. The Palm at the Huntting Inn and the Hedges Inn were also affected by that decision. Ackerman noted 1770 House was

not required to erect an acoustic fence, and asked the same stipulation be applied in the case of The Maidstone “as long as 9 Mill Hill Lane is owned by an affiliate of the applicants.” The matter was to come up at the village board’s March 13 meeting, which was cancelled. The issue will be postponed to a later meeting.

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East Hampton Village Makes Facebook Debut Historic village meets modern world By Karen Fredericks karen@indyeastend.com

With more than 188 million people on Facebook in the United States, the social media platform is an effective way for governments to engage with their constituents. But in contrast to this technology and future-friendly message it is noted that, thanks to its strong preservationist policy, the Village of East Hampton has maintained its quaint, small-town character and was voted “America’s Most Beautiful Village” by National Geographic. Nonetheless, Facebook has spoken and EH Village has heard the message. At a recent Village Trustee meeting, deputy mayor Barbara Borsack announced there would soon be a new Facebook page for the village.

And on March 6, at 8:42 AM, The Village of East Hampton created its first post: “Welcome to the Village of East Hampton’s Facebook page. This page will be used to provide information on meetings, upcoming events and other important village information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Village Hall at 631-324-4150. Have a great day!” The post sits beneath a page header featuring the village’s newly designed seal, with a seagull flying above a windmill. Next to it is a beautiful slideshow that creates a virtual tour of East Hampton. Iconic swans swim the pond and sunset’s haze filters through tall, stately elms. Becky Molinari Hansen, the village

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administrator, said, “We’ll use the page to post all kinds of helpful information for the public, for instance alerts, announcements, and info on how to obtain things like beach permits. It’s easily accessible and most people are on Facebook already, so it doesn’t require a separate trip to a website someone may or may not be familiar with navigating. In addition, the public can comment and make requests, helping us to understand the needs of the village’s citizens more clearly.” Molinari Hansen also noted, “As for administering the page, there will definitely be an ongoing learning curve for everyone at Village Hall.”

At 2:33 PM was a second post, announcing bids were open for Sea Spray Cottage #8 with an opening bid of $95,000. And then, at 3:41 PM one more post appeared: Village Of East Hampton Centennial Parade: Call For Volunteers! And just like that, the village, with roots going back to the 1600s, known for its tight embrace of that past and its passion for the preservation of its history . . . the village many believe would make time stand still if it could . . . that village stepped up to the cutting edge of technology and social media. And if you need proof, just go to: www.facebook.com/easthamptonvillage

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Students at Roanoke Avenue Elementary School were rewarded with a lipsync battle between their principal and fourth grade teacher James Richardson after conquering a challenge to read for 100,000 minutes during their school’s annual Reading Week. The students beat the challenge set by their principal by reading a combined 131,000 minutes. During a celebratory March 6 assembly, Principal Thomas Payton praised the students and performed “Let It Go” from “Frozen” and “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus. Richardson entertained the students with his rendition of “Friend Like Me” from “Aladdin” and “How Far I’ll Go” from “Moana,” while wearing a grass skirt.

Members of Hampton Bays Elementary School’s service club, K-Kids, recently raised $300 for Camp Flying Point in Southampton as part of an annual autism awareness fundraiser. To garner the funds, the students sold bubbles, necklaces, and paper puzzle pieces they had created. All puzzle pieces sold were displayed in the school’s main hallway.

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Members of Hampton Bays Elementary School’s service club, K-Kids, raised $300 for Camp Flying Point in Southampton. Independent/Courtesy Hampton Bays School District

sions, and state-of-the-art brushless motors over an eight-week period. The Bridgehampton School was also gifted with two 3D printers by Liberty Iron Works that are being used with AutoCAD software to build precise parts

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dents and visitors, Riverhead Town offices, including Town Hall and the yard waste facility, will be closed to the public. Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is spearheading the government’s effort to curtail the virus, agrees Americans need to break existing social habits and “hunker down” more. The restrictions are coming at the speed of light. Entertainment venues that announced they were remaining open just two days ago will be shuttered by tomorrow. Schools and churches are also shuttered, and some hospitals will bar most visitors. “If you are visitor with a cough and/or temperature, you will be asked to leave,” said literature posted at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. “All visitors will have to show ID. Even those needing admittance to the emergency room will gain access one at a time.” All non-essential businesses — including bars, movie theaters, gyms, casinos, and race tracks — were ordered to close in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey effective at 8 PM Monday until further notice. Restaurants can continue offering takeout and delivery service. Dining in will not be permitted. Essential businesses — such as supermarkets and gasoline stations — can continue to operate. Non-essential travel is “strongly discouraged,” governors of all three states said in a joint press call Monday morning. The U.S. death toll had climbed to more than 60 over night by March 15, and COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have surpassed 3000. Italy reported 368 new coronavirus-related deaths on Sunday, an increase of 25 percent. President Donald Trump said Monday officials are hoping the virus will play itself out by summer.

Continued From Page 6. over the weekend was an employee from the Southold school district. A notice went out Saturday. Superintendent David Gamberg stated, “It has come to my attention earlier this evening that a staff member at Southold has tested positive for COVID-19. We are awaiting direction from the Suffolk County Health Department in terms of next steps as far as a continuing investigation with this case.” Bellone has closed all schools in the county through March 27, following in the footsteps of his counterpart in Nassau, Laura Curran. New York City schools are closed through April 20. “There is evidence that the virus is already present in many communities we serve, and our efforts now must be aimed at preventing its spread,” Bellone said in a statement Monday. “As part of our larger social distancing efforts, we believe that closing schools is the right thing to do at this time.” School faculty will still have access to district buildings for planning and distance learning. The Suffolk County School Superintendent’s Association is working with state officials to establish student meal programs during the closures, as well as expanding childcare options for students with parents who need to work. Nassau County officials are making similar preparations, according to Curran. The North Fork is a surprising hot bed. In its first week, 21 Southold Town residents were diagnosed with COVID-19. There are more cases on the North Fork than anywhere else in Suffolk County. Novel coronavirus has started to appear in the Town of Riverhead with the first confirmed case reported Sunday night. Two town employees are also under mandatory quarantine for possible exposure outside of the town. To further protect its employees, resi-

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rival (please mention your vehicle details!) and we’ll run out,” Brody added. The website www.bookhampton.com will list event cancellations which, until further notice, include its popular Sunday morning story time. In Sag Harbor, Maryann Calendrille of Canio’s Books has this to say, referring to school closings: “Put away the screens and get out in our beautiful landscape. Take walks by the water. How lucky we are to be able to enjoy that! All nature books are 20 percent off. We have great guide books, nature books for kids.” And for adults, she suggests, “Good calming, helpful reading: Pema Chodron’s new one, ‘Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World.’ And a good translation of the Psalms. Broaden our context by realizing we’ve been struggling with adversity forever. And we prevail.” Canio’s is also offering free shipping on orders $50 and up and is cutting shipping costs by half for orders under $50. Visit www.caniosbooks.com for more information.

Staying Busy For Adults And Kids What to do when you’ve watched “Frozen 2” with the littles 100 times, and you’re sick of social media and sudoku? Many of the East End’s local museums and galleries, while closed to the public, are offering virtual tours to keep your creative mind active. Guild Hall of East Hampton’s executive director Andrea Grover said this: “We had been planning to launch a ‘Live from Guild Hall’ streaming series, and under the current circumstances, the process of implementing the series went from one year to one week, with all credit to Joe Brondo, our digital media creative manager. Joe was able to pre-record some content related to our current exhibition before our staff was assigned to work

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from home. Other videos which will be released come from banked content that was awaiting the time for editing. Guess what? We found the time.” Visit www.guildhall.org to find out more. Southampton Arts Center is offering virtual tours of the Takeover 2020! show. Visit https://southamptonartscenter.org /event/takeover2020-artists-residence/ to take a cyber art trip. Most importantly, stay at home and stay calm. Playing board games or card games, cooking together, and more, might lead to closer connection in the time of social distancing.

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East Hampton Town police charged Alberto Gallegos-Becerril, 20, of Springs, with two felony narcotics possession charges, including possession with intent to sell, on March 9. The arrest was made a little before 3 AM after police searched the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer SUV GallegosBecerril was sitting in at the end of Hands Creek Road. Town police said they found over an eighth of an ounce of cocaine packaged into individual, small plastic bags on the floor of the car on the driver’s side. “I was going to tell you about that,” Gallegos-Becerril allegedly told the arresting officer. “It’s cocaine.” Police tested the white powder and reported confirming GallegosBecerril’s statement that the powder was indeed cocaine. He was held overnight and released after being arraigned later that morning. Even though the top charge Gallegos-Becerril is facing is a B felony, with the potential for prison time if convicted, under New York State’s bail reform laws, possession of narcotics with intent to sell is not a bailable offense. TEM

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A Walk Down Memory Lane: Jim Dreeben, The Peconic Paddler Riverhead man has fond memories of visiting East End's South Fork By Bridget LeRoy bridget@indyeastend.com

Jim Dreeben is best known as the Peconic Paddler — his store stood near the roundabout in Riverhead for 53 years until just recently. But before there were boats, there were wheels. “I moved to Riverhead in 1966, shortly after starting a business of running a gas station, renting U-Hauls, doing oil changes, washing and waxing cars, installing trailer hitches, snow plowing, and doing moving jobs,” Dreeben said. “My first new car was a Volkswagen Beetle. I bought it while I was in the Army in Germany. My second new car was a 1971 Buick Electra 225, also known as Deuce and a Quarter — it was 225 inches long,” he explained. “I got it from Glennon Buick/Cadillac in Southampton. It was a big beautiful car: two doors, blue with a black vinyl top. On the way home from Glennon, I stopped to eat duck at John Duck’s in Southampton. I had a house account there, which I thought was very cool. You signed the check and John Duck’s billed you monthly.” “Then I stopped at Shep Miller, a clothing store on Jobs Lane, and bought a beautiful tweed sport jacket, solid gray pants, and a red knit tie, to celebrate my new car. Shep Miller was on the corner across the street from the Southampton Arts Center, in a beautiful brick building.” “My business was in Riverhead, but in Southampton Town. The Peconic River, on the north side of my property, was the dividing line between the two towns. It was a perfect location to branch out and add a paddling business to my automobile businesses. I got into canoeing, kayaking, and now stand-up paddling,” he said. Over the years that followed, “I often visited the South Fork, all the way to Montauk,” Dreeben continued. “Most of my visits included eating at fine restaurants in the Hamptons. The most memorable restaurant was ‘Lunch’ or Lobster Roll in Amagansett. I was friends with Dave Terry, whose family owned Lunch. We made

a deal: Dave got a special rate on a U-Haul trailer for the summer; I got free lobster roll or fried clams and coleslaw.” Dreeben’s other happy gustatory memories include Shagwong, Gosman’s, Herb McCarthy’s, the Old Stove Pub, and Sip ‘N Soda. “I usually went to Montauk and the Hamptons to deliver canoes or U-Haul trucks, or to go paddling. I delivered a Mad River canoe to the lighthouse keeper in Montauk and I had dinner at Shagwong on the way home. A few times, around Christmas time, I would visit the Montauk Lighthouse to see it all lit up.” When he still had the U-Haul business, “a 20-foot U-Haul truck, parked at an old diner in Montauk, was long overdue. The company asked me to recover it. I unlocked the truck door with a slim jim, hot-wired the ignition, rolled out of the driveway, and popped the clutch. The engine started. I drove off just as the overdue renter ran out of the diner with a shotgun,” he said with a smile. “He came to Riverhead the next day, paid the rental fee, and took back his furniture.” Another overdue truck “was at a restaurant by Georgica Pond. I went inside the restaurant and asked politely for the rental fee. Restaurant employees were not as polite; they told me to get lost. On the way out, I saw the U-Haul truck key laying on the piano. I grabbed it and ran out and drove off. They came to Riverhead the next day, paid the rental fee, and got their furniture.” Another happy ending. But “the most fun out east was paddling,” he continued, remembering his first open water paddle in a solo racing canoe from Accabonac Harbor to Napeague Harbor, not following the shoreline, but at about a “45-degree crossing,” he said. “After swimming at Napeague Beach, and taking a nap, we had lunch at ‘Lunch.’” “In the ‘70s, I took over a Sinclair Station on the corner of Windmill Lane, north of Shippy’s Pumpernickels restaurant. Gristedes supermarket was just east of it. Judge Kendrick’s house was across the street, about where the

Jim Dreeben and his daughter, Diana, in 1985. Independent/Courtesy Jim Dreeben

Southampton library is now. My gas station was not profitable. In the ‘70s, most residents went to Miami or New York City after Labor Day so there was hardly any traffic. I gave it up after only a few months.” In the 1980s, he continued, “Ken Walls and I did a canoe race in Accabonac Harbor using an 18-foot Sawyer Outrage canoe. He recalled an early morning kayaking from Riverhead to the Lobster Inn for “Splatt” — “a signature dish with lobster, clams, shrimp, and corn on the cob. That was a memorable paddle, and great exercise. We saw scallops swimming,” he said. Being on the East End means meeting some celebrities as well. “Calvin Klein’s wife bought him a beautiful, special edition, wooden canoe. It had serial number ‘3,’” Dreeben said. “It was a surprise. I paddled it across Georgica Pond and delivered it to his boathouse. Don Hewitt bought a beautiful, lightweight, 16’4” Mad River Kevlar canoe with wood paddles. I delivered it to his home in Bridgehampton and built him a rack near the water, a perfect location for canoeing,” he said. “Alan Alda bought a 15-foot Grumman canoe and asked me to deliver it to Water Mill or Bridgehampton. As I was leaving my shop my two daughters, and six of their friends, got into my truck. They wanted to meet Mr. Alda,” he said. Speaking of his daughters, “Nancy graduated from Riverhead High School about 1984, went to Hofstra, and is a lawyer in Garden City,” Dreeben said. “She lives in Merrick across the street from where I grew up.” His other daughter, Diana, is an accountant/auditor in Georgia. “Her son, my grandson, Jared, is going to Kennesaw State University in Georgia. When he visits here in summer, we paddle almost daily and we race in July by the aquarium,” Dreeben added.

Dreeben, while stationed in Germany in the early ’60s.

Even though his store is closed, Dreeben still waxes on about his favorite love, seeing the water from a boat’seye view. “Last summer, we went kayaking off Meadow Lane in Southampton,” he said. “We saw ‘necklaces’ being born, coming out of conch shells. We saw thousands of sea stars and dozens of cherrystone clams,” he said. “There is so much to see and do on the South Fork, I can’t wait for warmer weather. I swim in the ocean at my favorite beach, Ponquogue Beach, almost every day in the summer and stand-up paddleboard or kayak evenings in Shinnecock Bay, Red Creek Pond, or Squires Pond, or I canoe on the Peconic River,” he said. Jim Dreeben still leads tours and loves to talk about boats. And food. “A fun place to put in kayaks is at the marina by Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach,” he said. “Paddle west for lunch at John Scott’s Surf Shack or east for dinner at Docker’s. If you go to Docker’s, bring dress clothes in a plastic bag, change under the deck, leave your PFD in the kayak, and bring your paddle to the table.” To reach Dreeben, you can call 631834-2525 or email him at jim@longislandpaddling.com.

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Police Tennant Trial: Shooting Victim Takes Stand Ex-boyfriend had a romantic relationship with another woman By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

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The ex-boyfriend of Patchita Tennant, who prosecutors say planned his September 5 shooting, took the stand in her attempted murder Friday trial March 13. Andrew Silas Mitchell, who was shot three times with a .38-caliber snubnosed revolver at the couple’s Pleasure Drive home in Flanders, told the jury he remembers thinking at the time, “I’ve got to get the gun from her, or she is going to kill me.” During his testimony, the ex-boyfriend said an enraged Tennant “busted open” the locked master bathroom door and “held the gun with two hands, pointing it at me.” “You think I’m joking?” Mitchell said Tennant told him, before she fired the first shot, striking him in the chest and piercing his lung. Mitchell, known as Silas, said Tennant then ran back into the bedroom and around the bed before jumping on top of it and firing the gun a second time, piercing his chest and lung, again. He said he lunged at her, and the couple wrestled for the gun. Mitchell got his finger on the trigger and kept squeezing it until there were no more bullets left in the chamber. The two then rolled off the bed and onto the floor before Mitchell said he gained control of the revolver. Tennant ran off right after, Mitchell said. He was also struck once in the arm, though it is not clear when that shot was fired.

Tennant’s defense attorneys, Matt Touhy and Austin Manghan, are not disputing the fact that Tennant shot Mitchell. It’s the circumstances and Mitchell’s narrative of the shooting they are challenging. Saying he had never been physically abusive to Tennant, Mitchell did confess he is “strict.” He also admitted to philandering. Mitchell said he made solo trips to the Caribbean every year. In June of 2019, during a trip to Saint Vincent, he was introduced via text message to a woman named LaToya. He said their relationship evolved quickly. “We had a sexual relationship,” Mitchell said. He decided to bring LaToya back to the East End, where he rented a cottage in Riverhead for her, and gave her a job working as a bookkeeper for his construction company. The sexual relationship with LaToya continued, and he took a trip with her to Rhode Island, telling Tennant he was on a business trip. Mitchell said he didn’t tell Tennant about the relationship because he “didn’t want to hurt her feelings.”

Cameras Disabled Mitchell was first questioned by prosecuting attorney Eric Aboulafia, during which time the native of Grenada told the jury he is a builder who works on projects across the East End, from Water Mill

Andrew Silas Mitchell exits the courtroom March 13. Independent/T.E. McMorrow

to Montauk. He is currently managing a project at an estate on Further Lane in Amagansett, among others. He said he was driving on Newtown Lane in 2000 or 2001 when he first saw Tennant, who also goes by Patricia and Susie, a name given to her by her grandmother. He pulled over and struck up a conversation. He said at the time Tennant was going back and forth to Jamaica, where she is from. Their relationship “evolved into romance,” which is when the two moved in together in a cottage in Flanders. Mitchell said Tennant maintains a U.S. work visa, while he is a legal resident of the country with a green card. He also said while the pair were living together, he married a woman in Indiana in 2004. Mitchell said Tennant knew about the marriage, which ended in 2008. The U.S. citizenship status of the couple was an ongoing issue in their relationship. Mitchell told the jury he promised Tennant he would marry her when he became a citizen. Mitchell said the couple jointly purchased their Pleasure Drive home in 2015. He told the jury he also keeps a boat in a local marina, where he would stay by himself every Friday night.

In 2016, Tennant gave birth to their daughter, Vanessa Mitchell, and, for some time, the couple was close. That relationship has since deteriorated, he said. There were three Nest security cameras inside the Flanders residence that Mitchell said he would monitor remotely to watch over his child, who he said is the most important person in the world to him. In the early morning hours of August 10, Mitchell was notified the security cameras had been disabled. He said Tennant had cut the cables to the cameras. Mitchell ended up fixing the system, after first demanding that Tennant do so, and threatened to call the police on her. There were no surveillance cameras in the bedroom where the shooting took place.

Cross-Examination During cross-examination, Mitchell was asked about his relationships and recollection of the events leading up to the September 5 shooting. “You were honest with the woman in Indiana and you were honest with Ms. Tennant?” Touhy asked Mitchell. “I was not dishonest with her,” Mitchell responded. “I couldn’t keep up Continued On Page 31.

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Hampton Bays Pedophile’s Sentence Criticized Victim calls five-year sentence for multiple sex crimes ‘ridiculous’ By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com To our reader: Subject matter in the following article is of graphic nature. Robert Weis, the Hampton Bays man who repeatedly raped boys as young as 7, was sentenced to five years in state prison February 25. Victim A, whose name is being withheld due to the nature of the crimes Weis committed against him, which began when the youth was 11, stood during Weis’s statement of regret and said to New York State Supreme Court Justice

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Three Charged With DWI In East Hampton Head of Montauk chamber gets hit with second charge in three years By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com East Hampton Town police have arrested Montauk Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Laraine Creegan on driving while intoxicated charges for the second time in three years. Creegan, 72, a Montauk resident, was driving a 2018 Lexus when she was

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County, reminded the court that her office was asking for a much stiffer sentence. “We were seeking a more extensive upstate incarceration sentence for this defendant,” she said. Weis’s court file reveals the defendant to be a pathological pedophile, and a

gun-enthusiast, boasting what one of the victims called an “armory” in his basement. That victim believes there may be dozens more victims. Weis, born July 25, 1963, served in the Air Force Reserve Command during the first Iraq War, and continued to serve Continued On Page 31.

tember 2017. After her arrest that year, her breath test showed a .08 reading, just high enough to satisfy a misdemeanor DWI charge. Justice Lisa Rana warned Creegan during her March 14 arraignment that even though the prior misdemeanor charge was plea-bargained down to a simple violation, that noncriminal conviction may prohibit the court from issuing a hardship license that would allow Creegan to drive to and from her job at the Chamber of Commerce in downtown Montauk, where she has been employed since 2004. Creegan is set to retire soon, and the chamber has been actively seeking her replacement. Creegan was one of three arrested on DWI charges this past weekend. Christian Huanga-Sigua, 25, of

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JUST ASKING

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Were you surprised how quickly women were out of the primaries? Sharon Rafferty I didn’t find it surprising. After all, they’re women. And “they” aren’t ready for a woman president. Not “we” but “they.’’ It was exciting to hear Klobuchar and Warren refer to the president as “she” for that very brief moment. But it was over too quickly. On a hopeful note, I do think they moved the needle forward a tiny bit. Especially, Elizabeth Warren.

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Randi Barret It was sad and devastating. Elizabeth Warren was such a rising star. I would have gladly voted for Warren or Klobuchar. I’m sad and confused by how it could have happened so quickly. The pandemic is casting a huge shadow over much of the world, and New York, one of the biggest and popular destinations in the world, is a particular nucleus. We are not fighting off terrorists, but a different enemy: a deadly virus. The huge influx of visitors to our shores and airports makes it difficult to defend against, but all of us must to our ability and then some. News is moving in double time and there are both facts and misinformation being spread faster than the coronavirus virus itself. During times like these, it’s our job at The Independent to keep the people informed. And every member of our staff is dedicated to doing just that. The Independent is free, both in print and online, at www.indyeastend.com. We weren’t waiting for a federal bailout to make the commitment: We had already decided to provide our full range of services for however long this crisis lasts and beyond. It is a commitment made in the face of the financial realities of our business. It’s what we do. We will continue to provide a consistent stream of information — what's open, what's closed, where to seek help, and more — as quickly as we can, with daily updates and breaking news available through our website, www.indyeastend. com (the first East End paper to go online in the mid-'90s), and on our Facebook page, The Independent Newspaper. We also have a newsletter — if you're interested, you can sign up through our website. We believe that local news should be free to all. During this time of crisis, we aim to give East Enders the information they need to stay safe, healthy, and in the know. Why? You’ve been there for us for three decades and that tells us we’ve earned your trust. And we will deliver now, in these times of need.

Erica Dion I did like some of the women candidates and I thought they had potential. But it seemed like they just got lost in the shuffle. I don’t know if it was a qualification thing or a thing against women? Maybe it was just that the bigger-name candidates got pushed to the top quickly.

Veronica Chumbi I can’t say the result surprised me at all. There’s a lot of sexism in the United States. It’s going to be hard to convince America that we can have a woman president. Just look at what happened when Hillary Clinton ran against Trump. She was so much more qualified for the job than he was. He had no comparable experience whatsoever.

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Hubris On The High Seas John Huston’s 1956 classic ﬁlm ‘Moby Dick’ If you’re a drydocked winter sailor (and the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum is still closed), you can quench your maritime thirst with the palpable salt air and potent headwinds of John Huston’s classic 1956 film “Moby Dick,” a vivid, meticulous adaptation of Herman Melville’s 1851 novel. A labor of love for director Huston, two years in the making, the film was shot in the seas off the coast of Spain, with a small West Ireland fishing village standing in for the story’s New Bedford home dock (and providing the memorable local faces of the crewmen’s leftbehind wives, watching in poignant silence as their husbands embark on what will be a tragic last voyage). Huston’s evocative script (cowritten with novelist Ray Bradbury) and his talented international cast capture Melville’s riveting characters. Reserved and taciturn Leo Genn as Starbuck, the angst-ridden first mate, plays off against big-eared, jut-jawed Harry Andrews as Stubbs, his philosophical, incessantly cheerful second mate. Orson Welles provides a remarkable cameo as Father Mapple, who sends the sailors off with a cautionary sermon on “Jonah and the Whale,” delivered from an authentic ship’s prow lectern that can still be seen in a New Bedford museum. Welles could not climb up the traditional rope ladder

into the pulpit, and had to be hoisted into place — where, hidden on the lectern, Huston provided as reward a glass of brandy, contributing no doubt to the result that his long scene was shot in one single memorable take. But the truly unforgettable performance in the film is Gregory Peck as Captain Ahab, the peg-legged monomaniac whose sole mission in life is to find and destroy Moby Dick, the legendary, immense white whale who in past mortal combat took Ahab’s leg — as well as his remaining sanity. Peck, playing against his heroic, leading-man type-casting (he would go to embody the iconic Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird”), and resembling in his black suit and top hat a demented Abraham Lincoln, depicts a man dissolving before our eyes from obsession to madness. Comparing the film to the book, the author’s voice (ostensibly the narrator Ishmael, but unmistakably Melville) revels in descriptive detail the halcyon delights and stormy ravages of life at sea — a background tenor which permeates both the book’s action sequences and its descriptions of intricate maritime lore. These latter educational “lectures” (which as a literary device alternate with the inexorable dynamics of the ongoing story), obviously cannot be captured in a film.

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However, Huston achieves the same end by depicting, through film, the craft of sailing a three-masted whaler. The vivid cinematography (Oswald Morris) and crisp editing (Russell Lloyd) put the viewer below deck witnessing the ship’s grinding chores, behind the wheel coping with its challenging seas, or on its yardarm experiencing the solitary ecstasy of the endless horizon. As the story tracks Ahab’s ship Pequod in its pursuit of his prey — around the Cape of Good Hope, past the Malays into the Sea of Japan and the Pacific — the action picks up strong momentum. Undaunted by fierce storms, by unwanted contact with other whalers, even by the religiously metaphorical visit of St Elmo’s Fire (a meteorological phenomenon that elec-

trifies the entire boat in green flames), the Pequod plows on to its ill-fated rendezvous with Ahab’s nemesis, the malevolent white whale. The climax of the film is a horrifying battle of man versus nature, each side bent on destruction — Ahab in his madness assuming the role of God (or Lucifer?), in a bizarre pas de deux with his Leviathan rival, bringing down his entire world in a maelstrom of devastation and death. A dramatic and cautionary ending. It makes one think twice about taking your Sailfish out on the bay. “Streaming” is a periodic look at classic films, available on home networks and apps. This film is currently available on iTunes, Vudu, and Amazon Prime.

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READING OUR REGION By Joan Baum

‘Homosexuality As A Form Of Grace’ Catholic Caldwell’s memoir centers on unrequited young love “In the Shadow of the Bridge” is an extraordinary memoir in its frankness and simple style, and in its selfdenigration, delivered with a wit and warmth most people would be unable to summon or maintain. The author, 91-year-old Joseph Caldwell, is a “professional” in the etymological sense of the word — one who keeps the faith and who knows that to do so is to accept that not everything be “fully known or explained completely, making no allowance for mystery.” A steadfast Catholic all his life and a “congenital” homosexual (a nun sympathetically once referred to him as a “softie”), Caldwell acknowledged his gayness at a young age in Wisconsin, where he lived with his large family, poor but dedicated to church rules that would make him an “abomination, repellent and beyond rescue” if anyone knew (“See Leviticus, Sodom and Gomorrah, and possibly Saint Paul”). But being a Catholic, he writes, was “almost encoded in my genes to the same degree and with the same imperatives as my homosexuality.” He refused all his life — and still refuses — to see any contradiction between these two defining aspects of his being. “I have come to see my homosexuality as a form of grace. Because of my outcast state, I was forced to think for myself,” the Papacy notwithstanding. There is

no justice in heaven, he says — that’s for hell! — there’s only mercy. After serving in the Air Force, he ran off in 1950 to New York to find himself, which he did in a $24-a-month cold water flat in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge. He was a hopeful playwright. (He went on to win awards to Yale Drama School, writing colonies, and abroad, and taught for a while at Hofstra and NYU). He was, briefly, part of a friendship quartet of gays that included James Baldwin, and was working happily for the classical music radio station, WQXR, in love with opera. Caldwell also served as a volunteer for various charities, working with and for Dorothy Day and getting arrested for civil disobedience. One day, on the footpath of the bridge, he picked up a young man his age, Gale, a budding photographer and modern music aficionado, who was to be the unrequited love of his life. The relationship lasted only a few months. He was devastated when Gale left but he found creative identity writing novels, plays and, for needed money, soap operas. Now, capping an award-winning career, with, admittedly, a lot of down time, comes this beautifully written memoir about what Caldwell finally gained “30 years and 29 days” after Gale left him. “In the Shadow of the

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of Caldwell’s previous theatrical works and a new one which she called “the worst thing” he was ever going to write. His reply? “I have tried since to prove her correct.” Early days in New York in the 1950s and ’60s were trying, but nothing could prepare the gay community for the plague of the ’80s. Caldwell volunteered as a caregiver at St. Vincent’s hospital, confronting without fear or patronizing sympathy the horrors that quickly reached epidemic proportions. He adhered always to the St. Vincent mantra: “No demands. No expectations.” But he did, finally, get in touch with Gale again after a silence of 15 years. They met. Gale was dying from AIDS. Caldwell quietly, confidently, unflinchingly, moved in: No demands, no expectations. The thematic ending here is perhaps not as persuasive as Caldwell insists. He quotes from Wordsworth’s gorgeous “Intimations Ode” about the consolations of loss and adds that “yearning — that most primal of all emotions, more tenacious than love — still lives even when all hope has fled. What riches. Without end. A gift . . .” As is this memoir.

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Indy Snaps Barry Sonnenfeld At Hayground Photos by Richard Lewin On Friday, March 6, Barry Sonnenfeld chose Hayground School for a sneakpreview book signing as a place to talk about his new book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barry Sonnenfeld, Call Your Mother.â&#x20AC;? The legendary film and TV producer/director and his wife, Susan Ringo, were founders of Hayground School, and their daughter, actress Chloe Sonnenfeld, is an alumna.

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Indy Snaps Chabad Of The Hamptons Purim Celebration Photos by Richard Lewin On Tuesday, March 10, Rabbi Leibel Baumgarten and Goldie Baumgarten of the Chabad of the Hamptons invited members of the local community to join them in celebrating the Jewish holiday Purim at their home in East Hampton. The party began with the traditional reading of the Book of Esther, with gragger noisemakers cranking at any mention of the name Haman. A buffet dinner with an Italian theme was followed by something less traditional, an online Purim fact competition, that teams used their smartphones to play.

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RICK’S SPACE By Rick Murphy

Risky Business Be sure to have vodka, for medical purposes, in your bunker rmurphy@indyeastend.com

It’s frightening to realize I am one of the “at risk.” It’s never been that way before. I always considered myself one of the Indestructible — I don’t get sick, I don’t miss work, even though I don’t take good care of myself. Given that coronavirus is fatal to a lot of older people, I decided to self quarantine. I would stay home for the rest of the week and Karen would do the same. No contact with any other humans — none. I planned out a menu, we made a King Kullen

run, and pulled up the drawbridge. I planned a pasta dish with artichokes and sausage meat. Karen forgot the artichokes; I forgot the sausage. I decided to adopt the same attitude they had in the Middle Ages when a castle was under siege: survive. “We’ll slaughter a horse!” I proclaimed. You can imagine how that went over. Karen grabbed a dozen movies from the library: all chick flicks. Middle aged women who join poetry clubs. An 84-year old who goes back

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of adulation may be his last, and he wants — needs — to absorb the love. Thursday, Karen announced we forgot to get dog food while we were stocking up. “Give him some of the horse,” I suggested. Friday, the grilled filet mignon had to be put on hold because I forgot to buy the meat and we were out of charcoal. By the weekend, I began to forget what civilization was like. I feel like I live in the mountains and I go down to town twice a year to get a 50-pound sack of beans, 100 pounds of flour, and a slab of bacon, and so on. “I’ll git me some peppermint candies, and some tobackey,” I tell myself. “And if Doc Schellinger is still alive, some new teeth.” “Better stop at the liquor store,” Karen said. True. Medicinal purposes. We may need to pour vodka on the open wounds. I better start writing. I still work, even if it’s from home. I’ll have plenty of time now because I don’t have to take showers. Bottom line: I feel we are more than halfway through this thing. I’ll get the quarantine thing down, but it will be hard. Karen doesn’t want French toast because she blames the virus on the French. I forgot to get almond milk and got Half & Half. I forgot to get seven-grain crackers and got Pop-Tarts, I forgot to get chicken and got Hungry Man, and I cleaned out the endangered pastry section trying to save what I can from extinction. And if I have to throw myself a James Bond lifeline then damn it, I will. Toughen up kiddies. Show your resolve. Let’s pull it together and beat this thing so we can protect our families and get back to betting on professional sports.

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KISS & TELL By Heather Buchanan

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Pope Francis has cancelled his Sunday blessings, grocery stores are hiring security guards to prevent brawls over toilet paper, group gatherings are off, and the simple human greeting of a handshake has been replaced with elbow bumps, awkward cheek-kissing swerves, and a mini macarena dance to indicate you are happy to see someone. Public places like the Louvre are refusing to accept cash, but how many times are we using a finger to sign a screen when using a credit card? Do we need a finger condom for safe swiping? Uncertainty spreads as quickly as a virus, and a much larger portion of the population is infected with fear. Of all of the serious concerns we face, this one looms much larger. Someone said

that climate change needs to hire the coronavirus publicist. With a real and serious health threat and all of its financial repercussions, from a crashing stock market to a cancelled charity bake sale, people are on edge, and everyone deals with the anxiety in different ways. I noticed my own varied personal response when I looked at my counter that had Clorox wipes, Calm natural magnesium supplement, a bottle of Tito’s vodka, and a yoga DVD. With the fear of infection, what remains a yes in your life and what becomes a no? A cruise, absolutely not. But a yoga class? You can certainly practice with a DVD at home, but there is also something about shared humanity in a calming environment

that is actually good for your health. There is a lot of talk about social distancing to slow the spread of the virus but what about people who are already isolated? The growing panic is fueled by a fight for yourself mentality. The toilet paper brawl isn’t about, “I have to get a pack for my family and one for the old dude down the street that yells at dogs in sweaters.” Who is with you in your bunker? If your answer is my imaginary lover, stuffed otter, and occasional UPS delivery man, that’s not very comforting. You can have all the Facebook friends in the world but who truly would be there in a crisis when they have themselves and their own families to protect? Would they share their last bottle of Purell? There are times when independence is awesome, like when you can flirt with the hot young guy who thinks you are the bee’s knees and binge watch “Call The Midwife” until 1 AM, complete with all the women moaning in labor without epidurals, and not bother your bed mate. You don’t have to figure out child care or how your husband keeps forgetting the security code, which is your wedding anniversary. You have bet long on freedom and shorted security. But when you really wonder in a

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Dining Union Burger Bar Takes Center Stage Restaurant takes over main dining spot at 40 Bowden Square By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com It’s been about two weeks since Southampton bid farewell to Union Cantina, a four-year dining establishment that “ran its course” according to owner and restauranteur Ian Duke, as its sister restaurant Union Burger Bar took over the main dining area. “Burger Bar is incredibly consistent,” Duke said of the restaurant that was formerly in the back of the building at 40 Bowden Square. He accredits the restaurant’s success to carefully executed promotions which include a tribute to longtime favorite Barrister’s Restaurant (closed in 2013) Bailout Burger. “In honor of the Bailout Burger, we call it the Barrister’s $5 Burger Night,” he said, which is on Wednesday evenings in-house after 6 PM. For the near future, Union Burger will be offering pick up and delivery via Uber Eats and GrubHub. “We’re also continuing with the crazy milkshakes. We’ve managed to hit the majority of people who live in Southampton. The restaurant has something to offer for everybody,” Duke noted. On a Friday night a few weeks ago,

the restaurant is noticeably busier than most previous nights of the past— live music, a packed bar, constant foot traffic. The layout remains the same with the only difference being some aesthetic changes on the walls. Executive chef Scott Kampf continues to serve up burgers sans hormones, antibiotics, and additives. While the menu remains relatively the same, there are some fresh add-ons, such as the Impossible Burger and a blackened mahi-mahi sandwich. There are also some highlights from the Cantina menu— tacos, nachos, queso, guacamole and chips. Renovations have just begun for the big dining room and small room, previously Burger Bar. The space will be turned into a 120-seat elegant dining room in the form of a sushi bar and steakhouse lounge with an anticipated completion date at the end of April. “After much speculation and discussion, we are keeping the name Union,” Duke said, while tweaking and revitalizing the existing businesses model. As his most popular and successful establishment, Southampton Social Club,

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We will all eat well again By Hannah Selinger

Almost 20 years ago — which dates me a bit — I was one week into my senior year in college when, on a bright blue, crisp September morning, my telephone rang. It was a friend from home, calling at 9 AM, an absurdly early hour for someone who had just, a few weeks before, turned 21. I was just fluttering awake so that I could rush across campus to make it to Andrew Sarris’s film class. He’s dead now, but he was an icon, and September 11, 2001 will always be twinned, in my memory, with his bent, ornery self, talking, in one seminar, about his trip to Broadway to see a show called “Urinetown.” I wasn’t really awake yet, and 2001 was a pre-Internet age, mostly, which is why I didn’t yet know about the plume of smoke coming from Lower Manhattan. It had started 10 minutes earlier.

The phone call was from Massachusetts, which was where I was from. It would be one of the last phone calls I would take for nearly two weeks. Later that afternoon, after classes were halted, I stood at the south-facing window at the end of my dormitory’s hallway and watched one of the towers disintegrate with my very own eyes. In that moment, I was convinced that the world was ending. I am here to tell you that the world did not end that day. The world did not end the day after, when we believed that the Empire State Building was also a target, or the day after that, or the week after, when I was forced to change plans to fly home for a cousin’s bat mitzvah, and took Amtrak instead. I am here to tell you that it took time, but I was in the thick of it — and we

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editor and mentor, Alice, wrote a piece I will never forget. She wrote about going into our school newspaper after the towers fell, and paging through old issues of the paper from the war, and about how the pieces of paper fell apart in her hands — about how she went to the past to understand how to cope with how she felt right then. I understand that instinct better now, and I understand that my role is to comfort the afflicted, perhaps today not with a memory of food, as I usually aspire to do, but with a promise that we will all eat well again.

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Pizza & Pets Local pizza restaurants are supporting Southampton Animal Shelter’s dogs. Scotto’s in Hamptons Bays and Tonino’s in Westhampton will be delivering pizzas with photos of shelter dogs on the boxes. “It is a great way to help promote our dogs and help find their forever homes. Thank you to Scotto’s and Tonino’s for joining in our mission. We are looking forward to this trend continuing and teaming up with more pizza places. It would be great for all shelters to team up with their local pizza establishments and do this all over the island,” said Kate McEntee, director of adoptions. “We wanted focus on our dogs that need a little extra help finding their homes. Such as a bonded pair, mother and daughter Jack Russell terriers named Roxie and Rosie, who are looking for a home together. They are fabulous dogs who are very loving, however, it has been taking a while to get them adopted. We are determined for them to

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Little Beet Table’s Honeynut Squash: 4 halves roasted Honeynut squash Spicy honey Pumpkin Seed Granola Maldon salt 6 leaves basil, wide chiffonade

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For the Little Beet Table honeynut squash: Reheat the squash if it was prepared in advance. When ready, season liberally with Maldon salt and drizzle the honey over the cut side of the squash. Place the basil all over the squash and then top with the granola.

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Hamptons Real Estate Meets COVID-19 Head-On Industry experts discuss the escape from New York City, real estate fraud, and 9/11 comparisons By Ty Wenzel ty@indyeastend.com

“The Adirondacks are the new Hamptons!” “Nantucket is the new Hamptons!” “Miami is the new Hamptons!” Every year we read about how this is the year that the Hamptons are over, which would be a blessing to many in the community: no more bumper-tobumper traffic, long lines for literally anything, price gouging, and traffic accidents that plague the region every summer season. But last week, right on cue, the Wall Street Journal published an article titled, “Despite Its Glitz and Glam, The Hamptons Real-Estate Market is Looking Grim.” As is “de rigueur” in these pieces, it proclaims areas such as the Hudson Valley, Nantucket, the Caribbean and, our neighbor, the North Fork are where the uber-wealthy are now investing in the form of second homes. It is accurate that in the last 10 years, there was an unequivocal decline in home sales on the East End, however since October 2019, the market is most definitely inching back. What we didn’t realize was that a global pandemic would launch the market back to life with such dramatic vigor. According to Forbes Magazine, a report from Miller Samuel and Douglas Elliman Real Estate, the average price of a home on the eastern tip of the East End jumped up 5.5 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier, “the first year-over-year gain in seven quarters.” And Corcoran reported that sales increased three percent in the fourth quarter with East Hampton having sold 18 more homes than the year before, making it the highest-selling hamlet, with a 21 percent growth. The $2- to $3-million price point grabbed the most with a three percent greater market share. These percentage points aren’t eye-popping, but they show the market is making a determinate recovery.

Then the novel coronavirus pandemic happened.

A Very Good Winter Corcoran’s Susan Breitenbach was ranked the number one Hamptons broker by the Wall Street Journal in 2012, 2013, and 2016. She was ranked #2 broker in the U.S. in 2012 and has been in their “Top 20” agents nationwide every year. When I mentioned the article to her, she burst out laughing. “This year already I sold a property that broke records,” she said. “It’s been a very good winter. Now with coronavirus, we are doing rentals sight unseen. I had one customer call us and needed to be in that very night. I’m being told that the city is closing so people are nervous. Owners are canceling their vacations so the prices to rent their homes are going up.” Gary DePersia, a fellow Corcoran superstar, echoed the sentiment but was more ambiguous about the effects Covid-19 would have on the industry. “Except for the surge in immediate short-term rentals and the continuation of the strong summer rental market, it is too early to tell how Corona will affect our business. Contracts for sale are still being executed and previews by buyers of houses for sale are still going strong.” “Since November 1, we’ve seen an incredible three-month run — the best the market has looked in three years,” said Chris Covert of Saunders & Associates. “A historically high stock market and low interest rates and sellers got the message. Pricing had to adjust. When their pricing got realized, deals started happening. With that, obviously things are going through dramatic change.” When discussing the pandemic, Covert watched how it was playing out from societal shifts to how it was go-

ing to affect his business. “There have been signs for weeks but no one took it as literally that something was happening. No one thought it was happening until the last week. When schools shut in the city, the outbreak became a very real thing. I think that put an exclamation on their decision. It’s been insanity for the last week from a real estate point of view. The early rental market is insane, whether it’s a two-week rental and those in place already are being extended. I’ve never seen anything like it.” “The real estate sales market picked up in the last quarter of 2019 and continued into this year but it is too soon to tell if coronavirus had or will have any impact. Only time will tell,” said Diane Saatchi, a real estate broker with Saunders & Associates, echoing the uncertainty. There are brokers that are optimistic about successful off-season numbers. Douglas Elliman’s Enzo Morabito said, “We did almost $25 million of business this week, and it’s been a very good winter. It’s a nice break as we are working at home right now in our shorts.” After sending out a letter to the owners of homes he has for sale, they were overwhelmed with offers to rent their homes. “People coming to the Hamptons want extended season. Spring recess is here. It’s a good shakeup; we’ll all get through it. In times like this, the great brokers have the upper hand. People are looking for leadership, advice, and security. Every morning I tell my team, we start from zero. The past doesn’t matter. We start from zero and go up from there.”

Déjà Vu: Post-9/11 Market What jumped out for many in the industry was the distinct sense of déjà vu. Judi Desiderio, CEO and president of Town & Country Real Estate, said the flow to the Hamptons very much resembles the post 9/11 market. “Many buyers who were taking the slow road to closing have now put the purchase on the fast track. Of course, rentals have spiked and they are more longterm, from several months to a full year. Handshakes have given way to elbow bumps and open houses have given way to private viewings with hand sanitizer or alcohol wipes on hand. The good news is that our sales market has been on a strong forward momentum since December 2019.” “We are seeing a similarity to post 9/11. The villages are packed with people right now as they come here to avoid masses of people,” Compass broker, Jack Pearson, explained. “City folks want to be out in the Hamptons to feel our space and fresh air. With less density and independence, they seem

“We did almost $25 million of business this week, and it’s been a very good winter. It’s a nice break as we are working at home right now in our shorts.” — Enzo Morabito to be here now indefinitely, particularly when their children can take classes remotely with all the closings. This again will be further defined by the evolution of the situation.” Covert added, “We are seeing two forms of panic. So many of our buyers are second home investments and these people are tied to the finance industry. When you have a dual panic with a health scare and a market that goes down, you have a double-sided hit. This feels more like 9/11 in slow motion — to make lemonade out of lemons, and that episode became a significant point in real estate in the Hamptons. This will have a similar effect.” Others found disparities in the implosion of people coming out east during the market recovery. “This is very different from 9/11 in a few ways,” explained Saatchi. “It is happening in connection with vacation times and happening at the same time as a major disruption in financial markets. The increase in our local population may also present practical challenges. Shops, restaurants, and services are supplied and staffed for the off-season population. Because of limited testing, we do not know if there are cases of coronavirus here or if those coming out may be infected.”

Less Open Houses, But Lower Rates The pandemic has also presented some distinct challenges that may require brokers to have a lot of face-time with their clients (sellers) and customers (buyers). “It’s something that has definitely made us think twice about our daily actions,” John Brady of Saunders

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who are not allowing any showings at all during this uncertain period.” “The ankle bump has become the new way of greeting, if not a safe sixfoot distance with a nod of the head versus the instinctual hand shake," she continued. "As far as buyers, they are coming out in droves to finally pounce on a purchase — with rates at all-time lows for financing — where their money can go into something tangible. Instead of riding along in the car with their agent, they’re following in their own car, social distancing. Those looking to get out of New York City and Westchester are calling to rent for late winter and early spring. Some landlords are forgiving utilities and service payments to help out those tenants.” Colleague and salesperson Romaine Gordon has not seen too many changes in her open houses. “So far, they’ve been busier than ever! No one is shaking hands and everyone is keeping their distance, but people are still showing up.” There have been suspensions of open houses for some, so buyers and renters need to check with the brokerage to make sure. According to Elliman’s Yorgos Tsibiridis, “Open houses have been suspended. In certain houses that owners live full time and are in a danger group, showings also have been suspended. There is a massive demand for short-term rentals from two weeks to six months. Will have to see the effect of the virus and if this would trigger people moving from the city permanently.”

Massive Influx Of People Some power brokers were more contemplative this week. Alan Schnurman of Saunders & Associates said, “We have become fearful. We’re dealing with emotions that most of us have never encountered before. Stock market gyrations, bonds heading to zero interest. What will be next? My phone has not stopped with families that are desperate to depart from the city. Their children’s private schools have closed and the density of New York is overwhelming for them. One, two, or three-month rentals is what they are desirous of. The dilemmas are Costco or King Kullen — the story is the same. Food, water, paper goods — it has become a frenzy.” When asked how she would summarize what the market means to the region, Minardi said, “This place is a necessity for those who are able and wanting a separate peace, a sense of normalcy, and open space. The Hamptons has always been about ‘wanting’ to be here, not ‘needing.’ A second home is not a necessity. However, there is now a very serious feeling of ‘need over want.’”

While agents and brokers all were very optimistic about how positive the outlook for the market was looking for 2020, many were worried about the reality of what this massive influx of people, and potentially sick people, to the hamlets means to the community. Covert observed packed restaurants, lines at Starbucks, no one truly practicing social distancing, a practice that decreases the spread of the virus. He wants to know what the liabilities are if a renter brings the virus into a landlord’s home or if an out-of-towner gets the virus from a sick home. “It’s chaos and nobody is asking these questions. What if a renter says that the broker put me into a sick house? The influx is going to overload our system. There are legal and ethical implications that we aren’t talking about.”

Fake Rental Websites Covert is disturbed by what he sees in his daily rounds and is concerned that the local systems will be overloaded for a region currently set up for the offseason population. “I was at the beach and it was packed. It looked like Memorial Day weekend but people in parkas. It was surreal.” He continued to explain that social distancing is just not happening and that every restaurant he drove by was packed to the brim. “At Starbucks, I saw a steady parade of people going in, hugging, and baristas touching the cup lids, and people are putting that to their mouths. We are not taking the recommendations of the CDC seriously.” Covert was also fraught with the eye-opening realization that a slew of fake rental websites and/or listings was hitting the internet. “A homeowner told us that someone rang his doorbell and when he answered it, the person declared he was their tenant. His home was not on the market for rent and they learned that it was listed on a website. From what I am told, the websites are having people wire money.” For those looking to rent in the Hamptons, he explained, they need to go through a reputable broker/agent with one of the many brokerages here. They are in constant contact with the landlords and will confirm with them if their house is indeed available for occupancy. With many homeowners unable to leave for their winter breaks, and with social distancing and travel restrictions now in place throughout the nation, the supply is limited and is about to dry up or be prohibitively expensive. Patty Oakley, of the Oakley-Leicht Team of Saunders & Associates said, “It seems as if the sudden fear of the coronavirus has thrown Southampton Village into a whirlwind with locals as

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“My phone has not stopped with families that are desperate to depart from the city. Their children’s private schools have closed and the density of New York is overwhelming for them.” — Alan Schnurman well as visitors not knowing what to do first: search for hand sanitizer, shop for food and water, take a breather. Suddenly they are wondering if they should go out for lunch and dinner, set up appointments to search for homes to rent and homes to purchase! Over the last couple of days, we have had several inquiries from customers looking to temporarily relocate their families to Southampton, and hopeful that they are leaving the virus behind.” In the end, the exodus of New York City to the Hamptons is about how precious life is. It can feel apocalyptic, similar to what the region went through post 9/11, but we survived it with aplomb. Terry Cohen explained, “I see a sense of relief to being in the Hamptons. Everyone should enjoy walks and all athletics outside, breathe fresh air, and enjoy some family time that in this world is hard to find. I have a few people wishing they would have pulled the trigger on buying a home last quarter instead of scrambling to find a suitable rental. We have a lot of safe options for enjoyment in the Hamptons and with the weather breaking soon you can open your pools. When my kids were young, a shovel and a bucket was the greatest babysitter for hours at the beach.” “Enjoy all, but please be mindful of CDC protocols to keep us all safe.”

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Understanding Your ‘Terrific’ Toddler Mattituck’s Rhona Silverbush co-authors new children’s book series By Brittany Ineson

It’s hard to imagine what a toddler may be thinking. And while movies like “Look Who’s Talking” with John Travolta and Kirstie Alley give us a fictional view into the toddler mind,

“Terrific Toddlers,” a new book series co-authored by Rhona Silverbush of Mattituck, aims to help parents see what their children are truly thinking and feeling.

Silverbush and New York native Carol Zeavin created books in the series such as “All Mine!” and “BooBoo!” to explain everyday concepts such as sharing and injury, respectively, in a way that both toddler and parent can comprehend. “Toddlers can’t tell you what they don’t understand,” said Silverbush. “And you don’t know what they don’t know. They’re trying to tell you. Our books are trying to smooth all of that out and create a deeper bond between the child and the parent.” “Terrific Toddlers” is published by Magination Press, which presents books for kids from the American Psychology Association, giving them a unique and in-depth look into a child’s psyche. “Most of our books are written by mental health professionals,”

according to the Magination Press’s mission statement. “Our books help children understand their feelings, provide information about the topic or situation, and offer extensive practical coping strategies.” Silverbush added, “We set out to base these books on solid developmental psych research and to make sure that the book is a good story. That’s first and foremost. At the same time that it’s really for the toddler, we are modeling for the adults in that they really just don’t know about toddler development.” Interested readers can find the two abovementioned books as well as “ByeBye!” in the local author section of Burtons Bookstore in Greenport, and at other book retailers. The co-authors are working on three more books in the series, which will be available soon.

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Sports Hurricanes Season Cut Short Westhampton Beach’s playoff run ends amid coronavirus concerns By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

Senior forward Layla Mendoza. Independent/Christine Heeren

Many tears fell inside the Westhampton Beach High School gymnasium where members of its girls basketball team were told their season had abruptly come to an end. “We all basically just shut down,” senior forward Layla Mendoza said. “I think the state jumped the gun and should’ve at least postponed the games. As a senior, it did hit harder. We were so close to accomplishing our goal, and now it’s gone.” On March 12, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association announced winter regional and state championships were postponed indefinitely amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. “It is certainly understood that postponing the remaining winter state championships is disappointing, however, the opportunity to participate in a NYSPHSAA championship event does not outweigh our responsibility and obligation to ensure students participate in a healthy and safe environment,” the association said in a statement. “The New York State Public High School Athletic Association will continue to rely upon information from the New York State Department of Health, local health departments, as well as the governor’s office for information and guidance on COVID-19 and its impact upon interscholastic athletics.” Mendoza, one of two seniors on the

team, used to compete on the school’s lacrosse and track and field teams, but has since decided to focus solely on basketball. She tore her ACL and missed the second half of last season, and was devastated by the realization she might not be able to complete her high school career because of something beyond her control. The Hurricanes (22-3) were originally scheduled to compete in the Class A regional final against Locust Valley at St. Joseph’s College March 15. After the announcement it would no longer host outside teams, Westhampton Beach High School decided to welcome its opponent March 13, with limited-to-no spectators. Then, New York State Public High School Athletic Association Executive Director Dr. Robert Zayas sent out a statement about the indefinite postponement. “It was my goal to complete the winter championships on schedule,” he said. “It has become increasingly more difficult to host these championship events with the number of challenges that have been presented. I also have concerns, not just as the executive director of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, but as a parent, that students will be participating in an event under circumstances that are not conducive to a quality and beneficial participation experience.” Zayas said on Twitter late Thursday it was a difficult decision to make, and Continued On Page 29.

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Suffolk County Delays Start Of Spring Season Section XI announces scrimmages, games won’t begin until April 3 By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

All Suffolk County high school spring sport scrimmages and games have been suspended until April 3 due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, Section XI officials announced March 13. The news quickly followed the indefinite postponement of the winter state and regional playoffs. “As the coronavirus progresses, in an effort to be prudent, Section XI will suspend all games and scrimmages until April 3,” the governing body of Suffolk County athletics said in a statement. “As that date approaches, we will reassess the situation utilizing updated information. Each individual district

can still make its own decision if it wishes to conduct practices.” And practice is still on for some East End teams, like Westhampton Beach’s girls lacrosse team, which made it to the Suffolk County championship last year. The squad is led by senior six-year starter Belle Smith, who committed to Boston College as an eighth grader. The midfielder was a major contributor and record-breaker on the Hurricanes’ basketball team that just had its playoff run cut short due to the spread of COVID-19. “As of now, we will practice,” Smith said. “But I’m not too sure how

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i-tri Incorporates STEM Nonprofit partners with tech brand, Polar, to provide new programming By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com i-tri has partnered with Polar so girls can train with heart rate monitors, incorporating science, technology, engineering, and math principles into their learning curriculum. As a part of the STEM-based program, The Science of Triathlon, the middle school students will be studying the effects of technology on their training process. Polar, an over 40-year-old wearable sports and fitness technology brand, is hoping the personal data will educate the girls on the physics and biology of their bodies during exercise while boosting self-esteem. “Polar’s partnership with i-tri is a major step in empowering adolescent girls to be active and understand from a young age how real-time data is a reflec-

tion of what goes on inside our bodies,” said Tom Fowler, president of Polar U.S. “We look forward to further promoting that inspiration and providing resources to help. Introducing an active lifestyle early is key for encouraging healthy habits throughout adulthood.” Polar, which began with heart-rate monitoring, has since expanded into multiple training solutions for elite athletes, coaches, and active fitness enthusiasts. This is the first national partnership for i-tri, which formed in 2010. The community-based nonprofit utilizes triathlon training as motivation. “Because of their longstanding history of accuracy, Polar was the clear choice when we decided to partner with a sports technology company,” said i-tri founder

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Moriches. The Class B team was originally scheduled to play Hastings at Farmingdale State College. After that college also backed out of its agreement with Section XI, Harrison High School offered to host the game. Trying to clarify earlier statements saying the indefinite postponement was not necessarily a cancellation, the New York Public High School Athletic Association said: “NYSPHSAA Executive Director Dr. Robert Zayas will continue to evaluate the situation and do his best to determine the future of winter championships as soon as possible with input from the membership and executive committee. Dr. Zayas is cautiously optimistic the winter state championships will be conducted for our student-athletes. Winter sport teams may continue

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it also proved challenging to host the championship events “in a manner that would serve as a quality and beneficial participation experience for our studentathletes.” “Just going home right after school knowing you’re not going to come back for practice . . .” Mendoza said. “It’s going to be hard knowing that there is unfinished business.” State boys and girls basketball, bowling, and ice hockey championships were all affected. Former Greenport star Ahkee Anderson and Bridgehampton standout Nae’Jon Ward, both seniors, were also supposed to play in the regional final as first-year players with Center

Polar is the first national partner for i-tri, a triathlon training program for middle school girls that helps them grow self-confidence and meet goals, now within the context of STEM education. Independent/Courtesy i-tri

and executive director Theresa Roden. “After training for and completing my first triathlon in my 30s, I saw more than just a physical transformation — I saw the way it positively affected me from an emotional and self-esteem standpoint, and I

wanted to create a community to foster those same goals for girls in their formative years. We are confident that the technologies Polar offers will help do exactly that while creating the next generation of engineers and scientists.”

to practice at the approval of their school district. If and when winter state championships are able to resume, teams will be provided ample time to practice and prepare.” If winter sport student-athletes want to start spring sport practices, it is a local school district and/or section decision, the NYSPHSAA said, adding it has no rules preventing a student from participating in two seasons at the same time. Section XI also has no rule on the topic. This year, Belle Smith, Westhampton Beach’s other senior who surpassed 1500 and 2000 points this season, and broke the Hurricanes scoring record for males and females, won her first-ever Suffolk County crown. Along with her five years playing basketball, Smith has competed on the volleyball team the past

six seasons, and is entering her sixth with the lacrosse team. The school has made it to the Suffolk County title game multiple times in all three sports. It was the basketball team’s first championship win since 2005. The guard said the team’s goal this season was to leave a legacy, and although the Hurricanes may never know what the final outcome might have been, Smith said her team accomplished what it set out to do. “As much as this run has been a success for our team, we cannot change what has been done,” Smith said. “It’s heartbreaking. We’ve worked five months for this moment and it ended so abruptly. We will take the time to reflect and be grateful — we can never take anything for granted — but the words ‘What if?’ will always linger.”

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Cue every possible reference to the 2011 film, “Contagion.” A chef in Hong Kong touches a roasted pig that was infected by a bat, before shaking hands with a woman, unknowingly spreading a viral infection that turns into a worldwide pandemic. It sounds eerily familiar because, suddenly, we’re living in it (only the movie takes a few creative liberties beyond our current reality). According to Dr. David Hirschwerk, an infectious disease specialist at Northwell Health, a coronavirus differs from other viruses because it begins by infect-

ing animals before spreading among humans. Therefore, coronavirus just means a class of virus (think others like MERS and SARS) and COVID-19 is a strain that hasn’t been identified before. While everyone ensues to panic levels as the global pandemic spreads, it’s critical to take precautionary measures. First, learn the difference between facts and fear by always checking a credible source. Consult with websites that end in .gov, .edu, .org, rather than scrolling through Facebook. This will not only help with safety, but sanity. Additionally,

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Golf Tournaments Postponed PGA Tour playing it safe; when play can resume is a tough question to answer bobvoiceofgolf@gmail.com

Little did we know or suspect it was even possible that a virus first reported in November of 2019 in Wuhan, China, would single-handedly change life as we know it. Last week, while at the PGA Tour’s Super Bowl, The Players Championship, all was normal until it wasn’t. It seemed like, suddenly, the severity and the contagious-quality of this nasty little virus started taking control of every aspect of our life. In a two-day period, The PLAYERS, which began on track, moved to a no-spectator event, and

then was cancelled, with mixed emotions I’m sure. During Thursday’s opening round, word spread that the commissioner of the PGA Tour, Jay Monahan, would be addressing the media at noon to announce a game plan for the rest of the championship week. We were told play would continue as normal on Thursday, but beginning Friday, there would be no spectators allowed. All afternoon, we watched the news come in that premier events were being cancelled nationwide — MLB Spring Training, NBA games,

it’s recommended to step away from the news to limit worry. Have a time limit in place. The World Health Organization urges everyone to wash their hands regularly; keep a social distance of six feet between yourself and anyone coughing or sneezing; avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; and anyone with signs of fever, cough, or difficulty breathing should seek medical care early. If you’re sick at all, stay home. It’s that simple. For the unaffected, it’s just as important to maintain a healthy lifestyle with proper diet, sleep, and exercise. While social distancing becomes the new norm as more gyms and other health facilities close, try online workouts or go for a walk in an open space (think beach, park, or even around the block). This is a great reason to reconnect with nature and remain calm, as forming a new routine is essential to a healthy mind. If you’re having trouble finding a way to ease tension, tune into hobbies or things that have helped cope with stress in the past. Music, journaling, gardening, etc. My personal recommendation is to keep a gratitude journal; wake up every day and find something to be thankful for. The more we keep our minds preoccupied and active, the less we will stress about the world

While everyone ensues to panic levels as the global pandemic spreads, it’s critical to take precautionary measures.

and the NCAA tournament. Even NHL games, tennis matches, and conventions were being cancelled, followed by the closing of major theme parks like Disney World. How could this virus affect everything so dramatically? There was no choice but for the PGA Tour to do the same, for the safety of the competitors, fans, volunteers, and staff. That meant also cancelling the PGA Tour Champions, the KornFerry Tour, and all events under the PGA Tour umbrella for the next three weeks. Those who teed it up in the first round of The PLAYERS, though, all 144 players, will each receive $52,083.33, which adds up to half of the $15 million purse. The word “postponed” sounds so much better than “cancelled,” especially when it comes from The Augusta Mountain Top. The Masters has been postponed indefinitely. Naturally, speculation on a possible date for The Masters quickly ensued, and rumor has it that a possible date in October is under consideration. The Ladies Professional Golf Association and Symetra Tour also announced events are postponed for the next three weeks, which includes the first major championship of the year, the ANA Inspiration. As difficult as it was to make the

decision to shut down the Tour for the time being, I think it will be a far more daunting task to decide when play can resume. If officials take too long, then the tournaments close to the restart date might not have enough time to prepare. On the other hand, restarting too soon could put lives in danger again. It will be interesting to see how the date is derived. How will we know when it will be OK? It certainly goes without saying this pandemic must be taken very seriously. Watching and participating in sports has always been a priority in my life and career, so it is more than strange that there are no sports to watch, either in person or from the comfort of my living room – especially being a college basketball fanatic. I was really looking forward to March Madness. Now, I call it “March Sadness.” But when I stop to lament over what I am going to miss, I realize my personal enjoyment is nothing compared to the disappointment for the untold number of college seniors that have been denied their opportunity to showcase their skills for the last time. How will it impact their future? Only time will tell. I am very confident we shall roll through the nasty little virus by being diligent and following all the safety information being sent our way.

around us. Or, if all else fails, I type in “Italian’s singing” to YouTube and I guarantee that’ll put a smile on your face. Also, listen as much as possible right now. Have conversations with children and the elderly. If someone is sick, call them and lift up their spirits. A voice can be a powerful healing tool in ridding stress. As the weeks roll on, I’ll be diving deeper into ways to keep mind and body healthy amid these unprecedented times.

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Continued From Page 18. going there all the time, so we got divorced.” Touhy then asked Mitchell how honest he was with Tennant about seeing other women. “She did her thing. I did my thing,” Mitchell said. Touhy asked if Tennant ever saw another man during their relationship. Mitchell responded he once saw Tennant having lunch with a man in East Hampton. Touhy also asked about the early August morning the surveillance camera cables were cut. “You were with LaToya that Friday night?” Touhy asked, saying Mitchell was “monitoring” Tennant from his girlfriend’s house. “She was planning to kill me,” he said. “I guess if I were home that night, she would have shot me.” Mitchell said Tennant worked long hours several days a week as manager of the CVS on Pantigo Road in East Hampton, and that he and Tennant both took care of their child, who was with a nanny, Floria Nichola-Bautista, during the day while they were at work. Nichola-Bautista, one of 15 witnesses to testify so far, took the stand March 10. Touhy said that Mitchell constantly sent text messages to Tennant and Nichola-Bautista criticizing their time spent with Vanessa, and the cleanliness of the house. “You perceive things differently than other people do?” Touhy asked. “I perceive the facts,” Mitchell answered, adding he treats women with respect. Touhy once again brought up Mitchell secretly being with LaToya, saying, “Is that treating a woman with respect?” The attorney then challenged Mitchell’s account of the night he was shot, first asking if it was his gun. “It is not my gun,” Mitchell said. “I have never seen that gun before.” Touhy asked Mitchell if, in fact, the couple had gotten into a heated argument before the shooting, and that Tennant had told him “I am not staying here tonight. I am leaving, and I am taking Vanessa.” The attorney said that is when Mitchell pulled out the gun, telling Tennant she had to leave, but that she was not going to take their daughter with her. “That is not true,” Mitchell said. “That never happened.” Touhy questioned how Mitchell knew to squeeze the trigger to empty the gun of bullets during his struggle with Tennant over the weapon. Mitchell responded he’s seen movies with guns, and added, “I have used a gun once in my life, at a shooting range at Calverton.” According to Touhy, it was Tennant

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who was fighting for her life, and that she shot Mitchell in self-defense. While exiting the courtroom, Mitchell said he has fully recovered from the shooting. Tennant, who faces multiple felony charges, was expected to take the stand this week, after press time. On Monday, four more witnesses took the stand for the prosecution. One pf those was Kelly Annitto, a forensic pathologist who specializes in biological evidence. She testified that she could find no DNA on the shell casings from the .38 that matched Tennant's DNA. She did however, find a DNA match on one cartridge that matched with Mitchell's DNA. She said that that DNA might have gotten onto the shell casing via blood from Mitchell's wounds. “Isn't it possible that Mr. Mitchell opened the gun and touched one of the casings?" Austin Manghan asked during cross examination. Annitto conceded that it was. Also, during the testimony of Southampton Town detective Carter Coleman, it was revealed that, a month before the shooting, Tennant exchanged text messages with a man named Martin indicating an interest by Tennant in obtaining a pistol permit.

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Continued From Page 19. after returning home. He became a Suffolk County Department of Correction officer, and began adopting “troubled” boys, becoming a foster father to many more. “Living with Robert Weis was awful,” said one man now in his mid-20s, who was a foster child to Weis in his teenage years. “He made me, like everyone else, change my name.” That statement was present in a court file given to police investigating Weis’s past before his arrest last April. According to that file the boys under his care were forced to adopt his last name. “A few months in, he started molesting me,” the man said. “He would ask me to come into his room,” and there, he said Weis would tell the then-teen to take off his pants, while he did the same, and initiated sexual contact. “I am not the only one he has done this to,” the statement read. “I try to avoid talking about it every time it comes [up]. Robert had a ton of foster kids.” The man who made that statement to police was one of Weis's adopted sons. He has since died, suffering complications from heavy drug and alcohol use. Southampton Town police were also no stranger to Weis’s house on Sunset Street. The court file contains a log of the times police responded to domestic disputes inside the home. In his statement, Victim B detailed

his history with Weis. “My mom said I used to be a happy kid,” he said. “She didn’t ever really know what changed. But the summer I turned 7, you know, I met a new friend.” Victim B’s father brought Weis, a friend of his, home one evening. “I thought he was the coolest person in the world,” he said. “My [siblings] would pick on me. He got them to stop. He took me and my family to the ocean. I’d never been to the ocean. Then, he started coming over more, and we got closer. He was like a mentor, like a friend.” The boy said the pair started taking trips together. He said Weis brought him to the Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, and when he was 7, they went to Cape Cod because he had to bring a truck to another base. “I thought it was the coolest thing. I’m sitting in a military truck. I’m a little kid. This is awesome,” he said. “And then we get to the hotel and everything’s normal. We got dinner. And he went to go take a shower.” That’s when he said Weis initiated sexual contact. “I didn’t think anything was wrong,” he said. “It’s the ’90s, ‘stranger danger’ isn’t really a thing yet. You know, your parents don’t really talk to you about that yet because no one thinks it’s going to happen to their kid. It really shouldn’t happen to anyone’s kid, but it happened to me. The trip — when everything else seemed normal — I didn’t know that wasn’t normal. I never said anything to my parents.” Victim B began spending weekends with Weis at his house. “There was a guest room for me to sleep in, but I was afraid to sleep there, so I started sleeping on the floor in his room,” he said. Soon, he told the court, he was sleeping in Weis’s bed, where Weis initiated anal sex. “That went on for just about 10 years, every weekend, every holiday, vacation.” At the same time, Weis was brainwashing the boy. “He made me think my family hated me. That I was the problem child. [That] my dad wasn’t a good dad, he couldn’t take care of me,” the victim said. “The only person who could take care of me was Rob. And I believed him.” He said the situation morphed into a kind of relationship. “We held hands. We kissed. We slept in bed together and had sex,” he said. “I was a child,” he added, before speaking directly to Weis: “You were my father’s friend.” Weis allegedly used Victim B to lure in more young boys to prey upon. “I feel like I destroyed a lot of my friends’ lives just by having them come over and play,” Victim B told the court.

“Around 13, I realized what was going on was wrong. And throughout my entire life with him, you know, drinking was allowed, so I got used to substances. If I wasn’t drunk, I was high. I just didn’t really want to think about what was going on.” Victim B fell into a well of drug and alcohol abuse as a result. “I take medication now, probably for the rest of my life. My therapist says, ‘childhood trauma,’” he said. “I wonder what that is. I’m guessing that would be the almost 10 years of being raped by this man.” “So many times I would have nightmares from what happened as a kid,” he continued. “So many times I would try to kill myself. I honestly don’t know why I’m standing here, ‘cause I really shouldn’t be.” Victim B has come to terms with what he experienced, and is hoping to one day start a family of his own. “I can move forward. I’m happy. I’m in a good relationship right now,” he said. “A lot of lives have been ruined. I’m just one of them. I know more are going to come. I think they’re all just too afraid right now.” Victim A addressed the court, and Weis, before Victim B, by first stating his name and saying: “I’m not hiding.” When he was 11, his family moved into a house in the neighborhood of Sunset Street. He described it as the “worst mistake of my life, not that I could help it.” He said he began playing with some of the boys who lived with Weis, and was soon invited into the house. The first time he went inside, he sat in a room with the other boys and played with Hot Wheels cars. Victim A’s mother, worried when her son didn’t come home that day, called the police. Southampton Town detectives came knocking on Weis’s door. “You [Weis] brought them into that room and said, ‘Oh, they are right here, just kids playing.’ Well, they took us home, and nothing had happened, so there was nothing to tell,” Victim A said. “Just kids playing at a friend’s house without telling their parents.” He said he liked many of the boys who lived with Weis, so he continued visiting the house. Weis repeatedly asked him to take a shower, but victim A said he didn’t see the point, since he lived nearby. Then one day, Weis was going to take Victim A and some of the other boys to Splish Splash Water Park in Calverton, and Victim A agreed to take a shower. “There was a knock at the door. It was you, Rob. You began to tell me, in front of all these kids, that my mother said my father was a bad father, and that he didn’t know how to take care of his son. You said he couldn’t check to see if I hit puberty yet, so you had to do it. Continued On Page 32.

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