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DIX HILLS
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Women In The Line Of Fire Chiefs call female firefighters an ‘asset’ to volunteer departments
Jury convicts Christian Tarantino
By Stephanie DeLuca
By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com
A partial owner in Synergy Fitness Clubs and Dix Hills resident was convicted of conspiring to commit murder by a federal jury on Monday. Christian Tarantino, 44, arranged to have rock star Dee Snider’s brother-in-law Vincent Gargiulo killed in response to blackmail attempts. He was found not guilty of aiding and abetting a murder. “The guilty verdict returned today marks the culmination of a long-term quest for justice. In the long run, the defendant failed in his depraved scheme to conceal two murders by participating in a conspiracy to commit one more,” FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge Janice Fedarcyk said. Tarantino was convicted last May for the murders of two men in 1994. Tarantino, along with Louis Dorval and others, committed an armed robbery of a check cashing armored van in Syosset. Dorval fatally shot guard Julius Bumgardt and the crooks fled with nearly $100,000. According to proceedings from last year’s trial, Tarantino caught (Continued on page A12)
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In a field dominated by men, there are many female firefighters in the area who aren’t afraid to gear up and put their life in danger to help out members of their community. These courageous women say they were drawn to the fire department as a way to give back. And despite the potential differences in strength when it comes to comparing women and men, female firefighters say they are treated no differently from their male counterparts. “At the end of the day when you’re wearing your gear, the person you’re going in to help is not going to know if you’re a girl or a guy,” Kate Kuntz, 27, a member of the Halesite Fire Department, said. “They expect everyone who is going out and working for the firehouse to know how to do everything.” Sometimes, being a woman in a man’s world means adapting and finding your strength. Becca Abensur, 32, has been a member of the Dix Hills Fire Department for six years. Although there may be some physical restraints, she said, she learned to use her other strengths to compensate. “When you’re handling the hose, sometimes guys use their upper arm strength. My legs are what’s really strong, so I’m not changing what I’m doing, but altering it,” she said. “You have to do everything that a guy can do. You can’t not be able to do something just because you’re a woman.” Abensur, who works as an attorney, said the men at the department are (Continued on page A18)
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most wonderful sight I witnessed the other day in a Put down that cell phone! That’s the message parking lot in Huntington Station. As I was locking one New Jersey town is spreading to pedestrians. up my car to go shopping, I saw a gaggle of fluffy, Anybody caught walking and texting in Fort Lee feathery Canadian geese, marching all in a row. will now earn an $85 fine. Granted, that’s not so uncommon, but when’s the While on the surface it does last time you’ve seen geese of IN THE KNOW sound foolish at best and all sizes – fluffy little baby WITH AUNT ROSIE maniacal at worst, they do geese, fluffy, not-as-little have a point. Apparently the teenage geese and a few big borough has seen almost two mommy and daddy geese – all at once? They also dozen accidents since New Year’s, including three showed me something that we could all learn from deaths. Now I’m not sure I’ve heard anything as ex– when one of the baby geese started to fall behind, treme as death by walking and texting out here on the big goose at the front squawked, and everybody Long Island, but I do see a lot of people with their stopped until the little guy caught up. Seems like noses in their smart phones and no clue what is something we humans should try once in a while, happening around them. Gosh, one of my nephews right? Slow down, wait a second and help your feleven mentioned something about a cell phone app low man next time you can, and see what happens. that uses a phone’s camera to display what’s ahead while writing text messages. Now I’m not sure I’m Tax-deductible bake sale? Is it just me, or is quite ready to limit texting while on foot – it feels a there never any good financial news coming out of lot more Constitutionally-protected than driving our beloved county? After the county legislators laid and texting – but it’s also a reminder. Just like people off and cut spending every which way, a new emails, we shouldn’t feel leashed to our phones. report comes out that all of that cutting isn’t going Turn it off occasionally and enjoy the wonder of the to be enough! Sheesh. It just seems like our county world around us. can’t catch a break these days. It’s a good thing our county legislators like each other and work well toGraffiti or art? I am not for graffiti by any gether, unlike the folks in Nassau County. Since means. All these youngsters writing their name or they seem to play nice in Suffolk, if it gets much some kind of profanity on the side of buildings is more dire (!) they could always pool together their extremely inappropriate. However, I walked into a kitchen skills and have a bake sale out in front of public facility the other day and on the stall is said the Dennison building in Hauppauge. Scoff if you “You’re beautiful. Smile.” It actually did make me must, but they say “think outside the box.” Well, smile because we are all beautiful in our own, thinking inside the box is good, too – especially if it unique way. So next time you feel down in the says Betty Crocker on the outside. dumps, smile because you are beautiful! A slight disconnect… In a recent visit to the relatives, I saw my young nephew cooking us dinner (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have comon the old-fashioned charcoal grill. He’s absolutely ments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in your convinced it tastes better that way, and I really can’t neck of the woods, write to me today and let me know argue with that! And as he’s got the hamburgers the latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o and hot dogs and sausages simmering over the open The Long-Islander, 149 Main Street, Huntington NY flame, how was he keeping track of the time before 11743. Or try the e-mail at aunt.rosieli@gmail.com)
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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Mike Koehler
Thief Takes Cash, Computer A Greenlawn resident called Suffolk County police to report a burglary on May 4. The complainant said someone broke in, taking cash and a laptop.
Cops Bust Three For Robbery Three Huntington Station men were charged with felony robbery on May 4. The victim called Suffolk County police about an incident on the streets of Huntington Station. The three defendants, ages 22, 22 and 19, allegedly patted him down and stole cash.
So Who Hit Her Car? Northport Village police responded to Burr Avenue about a driver leaving the scene of an incident on May 10. The complainant said someone collided with her 2004 Dodge, which had been parked legally. The other vehicle then allegedly fled the scene. The case was forwarded to a detective.
A Career In Music Is Not For You Northport police responded to Bayview Avenue on May 10 about a neighbor creating a disturbance by yelling and playing loud music. The responding officer found a woman singing while playing music. She agreed to lower the volume.
Aren’t Neighbors Supposed To Get Along? A Laurel Avenue resident went to Northport police headquarters on May 9 to report a neighborly dispute. They told police their neighbors yelled and screamed profanity at them, and was concerned it may escalate into violence. Police advised the complainant to re-contact the agency if anything else happened.
Get Rid Of That Limb An Earl Avenue resident called Northport Village police on May 9 about property damage. The complainant said a tree limb from a neighbor’s tree landed on some shrubs in the rear of their yard. Police spoke with the neighbor to inform her of the incident and need to have the limb removed.
Whose Computer Is This? Northport police received a lost laptop computer from an anonymous finder on May 8. The pink backpack and HP laptop inside were found in the parking lot of a Fort Salonga Road supermarket. Police found no identification inside the bag and although there was a name sticker on the computer, police could not find anyone by that name. Both were placed in the temporary bin.
Hot Car Cooling Off At Beach Northport police were called to Steers Avenue about what turned out to be a stolen car on May 8. Police received a complaint about an unknown vehicle parked on the beach. The responding officer found the vehicle was at the waterline and reported stolen. The Northport officer contacted a detective in Suffolk County’s Fourth Precinct, who digitally arranged to have the vehicle towed. No further action was required.
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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
Refinancing Plan Fails After Bond Battle Half Hollow Hills photo/Danny Schrafel
By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com
Citing a need for more time, additional research and stronger controls over the savings that would be generated, Councilmen Mark Mayoka and Gene Cook abstained from a May 8 vote to refinance $24 million in municipal bonds, causing its defeat. But the Democratic majority, led by a furious Supervisor Frank Petrone, said the move might have blown a chance to save a total of $700,000 and could harm the town’s fiscal well-being. The proposal sought to refinance $24 million in municipal bonds issued from 2002-2005, which, according to estimates, would net the town at least $100,000 in savings the first year and $700,000 in over the life of the loans. Huntington’s interim Comptroller Andrew Persich explained that the New York Municipal Advisors Corporation (NYMAC) comes to the town periodically with refinancing opportunities. The town took advantage of a similar offer in 2009, refinancing $13 million in debt to save $700,000. The independent public finance advisory firm, based in Syosset, has handled more than 1,500 public debt issues worth over $15 billion since being formed in 1994, according to its website. But when vote time came, so did the fireworks. Mayoka and Cook abstained, and the final tally was 3-2 – one “aye” short of adoption. Bond measures require a four-vote supermajority to pass. The supervisor accused Cook and Mayoka of “gambling with public money” and putting an opportunity for sizable savings in jeopardy. “By refusing to vote and delaying the refinancing, Councilman Mayoka and Cook have taken the risk that this favorable window will close,” Petrone said. But Mayoka argued concerns about
Councilman Mark Mayoka, left, argues with Councilman Mark Cuthbertson and Supervisor Frank Petrone over a plan to refinance $24-million in municipal bonds. The measure failed. an interest rate increase before May 22, the next town board meeting, are overblown. “That’s baloney. Two weeks is not going to qualify for an interest rate risk,” he said. Mayoka said there were several errors in the resolution, and raised concerns about the effectiveness of the refinancing package. He highlighted a $7-million portion of the package that would save approximately $16,000. “It doesn’t make sense,” Mayoka said. “How are we saving $16,000 on the reissuance of $7 million? That’s an issue.” “It deserves a bit more time to make sure everything’s right – it’s like refinancing a home or a building. We owe it to our taxpayers to do that,” Cook said. Mayoka attempted to have the resolution, sponsored by Petrone, pulled before the vote was called, but the supervisor declared Mayoka’s maneuver out of order because the resolution had not yet been offered.
“That’s when you ask for it to be pulled, but I was a gentleman and pulled back so that you could go on and do your normal thing,” Petrone said to Mayoka. The supervisor angrily said Mayoka’s and Cook’s objections were political. “This was discussed in workshop and neither of you brought up one question to the comptroller nor to any of us,” Petrone said. “That is disingenuous, unprofessional and politically motivated. Shame on you.” Councilman Mark Cuthbertson said it was not the first time this had happened. “You play this game with the budget – you vote against the budget, you never offer budget amendments,” Cuthbertson said to Mayoka. “It’s all of this grandstanding – if you had something to say, something to add, then add it. If you’re a financial expert, add your expertise, but don’t play games and waste people’s time.” Mayoka said he is not opposed to
bond refinancing. He argued a strategic financing plan is needed, illustrating how a proposed refinancing package achieves maximum short- and longterm savings, as well as a savings plan to show how the debt service savings will be used. “It had nothing to do with politics. It’s about saving residents and taxpayers money,” he said. “My hope is that with detailed analysis we will be able to save the town more money.” And Mayoka argued town officials simply didn’t give him enough time to research what was being voted on. “Playing games is when you give us a resolution of $24 million, which requires weeks of discussion and analysis, Friday night,” Mayoka said. “This is not a five-minute discussion.” “The only thing he asked for was an extension to review everything,” Cook said. “I didn’t find out about it until it was hand-delivered to me Friday night at 5 p.m. It was appalling… the only thing that was asked for was an extension, and we got reamed out. That was nonsense.” Cuthbertson and Berland retorted that Mayoka and Cook failed to take advantage of the time that they did have to do research and get answers. “I know that I have to spend the weekend before each meeting studying agendas and resolutions and preparing for that meeting,” Berland said. “Councilmen Mayoka and Cook had plenty of time to review the re-bonding resolution and ask questions in advance. If any of us have any questions, it is our responsibility to seek answers before the meeting.” “My complaint is not that you’re asking questions – you’re entitled to ask questions and get answers. We all are,” Cuthbertson said. “My complaint is: three hours ago in workshop, the Supervisor said – any questions? Not a word.”
MELVILLE
Zone Change Would Pave Way For Housing By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com
Applicants seeking to build affordable senior housing on Deshon Drive in Melville will go before the Huntington Town Board May 22 to make their case to the board. The hearing is the next leg of a complex plan to develop senior housing, find a suitable location for a house of worship and preserve 8.3 acres of parkland at the former Meyers Farm. Lincoln Equities is seeking a zone change from I-5 Light Industrial to R3M Garden Apartments in order to build 261 affordable for-sale senior apartments on an 18-acre parcel at 25 Deshon Drive. Those units, said Councilwoman Susan Berland, would be affordable in perpetuity. “That’s very important to me, that they stay affordable forever,” she said. Lincoln Equities’ attorney Mort Weber confirmed that the applicant agreed to the affordable senior housing covenant. “I don’t know of any issues that we have not addressed,” he said. “We’ve done everything the town has asked us to do… I would anticipate having a very, very large turnout of residents in sup-
port [of this proposal].” As part of the proposal, the town is seeking to transfer 5 acres of development rights from Meyers Farm to Deshon Drive, where the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam (BAPS), a major organization within the Swaminarayan sect of Hinduism, would build a new temple. The Meyers family sold the farm to the BAPS in 2003, but neighbors had been hoping to preserve the space as a park. Following meetings with the BAPS, civic leaders and the town, an agreement was reached to find an alternate site. The town board voted March 13 to allocate $1.325 million to purchase the Meyers Farm property from the BAPS. Following the swap, the entire 8.3-acre parcel at Meyers Farm would be preserved as open space, with five of the acres in a sensitive watershed area would be protected against future development. The entire parcel, designated to become Sweet Hollow Park, would have three acres of recreational space. In exchange for allowing the BAPS to build a temple at Deshon Drive, Lincoln Equities is petitioning the town to build the 261 units on the remaining 13 acres. “This is a win. We’re gaining affordable senior housing, which is really needed in
Huntington,” said Alyssa Taff, president of the Civic Association of Sweet Hollow, which backs the plan. “And it will preserve 8.3 acres of very precious parkland in a very wise manner so it can be enjoyed by not only the Sweet Hollow area but all of Huntington.” The density of the proposed development and precedent the proposal may establish, however, remains a sticking point for opponents. Councilman Gene Cook, the lone “no” vote when the town board moved to fund the purchase of Meyers Farm from the BAPS, questioned whether the purchase fell within the intent of the town’s Environmental Open Space Preservation bond. “We’re buying Meyer’s Farm for $1.4 million, give or take, and then we’re transferring the development rights to a private developer,” Cook said. “I don’t believe we’re legally allowed to do that, and I don’t believe the town’s people wanted to do that when they voted to fund this with their taxes.” But Taff argued that is “absolutely not true.” “The value of the land will be based on 3.3 acres, not 8.3 acres,” she said. “We’re paying about a third of the price and there will be more money left in the open
space fund. The town is not paying for the 5 acres being transferred. There is no value to it.” Cook and Taff also disagree over what the use of the land constitutes. The councilman argued it is illegal spot zoning and a dangerous “downzone” that could set precedent for over development of other parcels throughout the town and negatively affect the tax base. “I have so many issues with it,” he said. “It’s not the right thing for Huntington.” Taff rebutted that the end sum of the land swap and zone change will keep the development rights within the Half Hollow Hills School District, promote development and open space preservation in the most appropriate areas, and reduce the prevalence of undesirable uses like garbage transfer stations and industrial centers. “Instead, we’re getting a house of worship and senior housing,” she said. “There’s much less intensity of usage, and it’s actually an upzone, not a downzone.” Previously, town officials said that with so many unique variables, it would be unlikely for this proposal to establish any level of land use precedent. The May 22 hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Huntington Town Hall.
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Teen Dreams Big By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com
Dressed in retro bowling shirts, the Quinto family hosts Hills vs. Autism’s first event at AMF Commack Vet Lanes on Friday. The organization is the brainchild of West Hollow eighthgrader Drew Quinto, second from left.
As West Hollow Middle School eighth-grader Drew Quinto’s Bar Mitzvah approached this November, he began to contemplate what his philanthropic project leading up to the ceremony would be. But rather than make a single donation to charity, he used the opportunity
DIX HILLS
Walking Together For Friendship By Stephanie DeLuca sdeluca@longislandernews.com
The Chai Center of Dix Hills was approached about six years ago to help children with special needs, and Ariella’s Friendship Circle emerged soon after. Ariella's Friendship Circle is a nonprofit organization that helps families who have children with special needs in the Western Suffolk area. It involves them in a full range of social and educational experiences. “[It] is an organization within our organization. We didn’t find it, it found us,” said Chai Center Rabbi Yakov Saaks. “Half Hollow Hills is known because of its stellar reputation
of dealing with children with special needs.” To raise awareness for the program, the Chai Center and will be hosting Ariella’s Friendship Circle’s first “Walk4Friendship” on June 3 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The walk will start and finish at Candlewood Middle School. Participants can register at www.chaifriendshipwalk.com. All donations will go to the Ariella’s Friendship Circle. Anyone who registers prior to the event will receive a free Tshirt. The Chai Center has about 70 trained teenage volunteers who visit homes of children with special needs weekly. The Chai Center also brings in
counselors and therapists to teach them how to deal with children with an array of disabilities including autism and Asperger’s. “The parents of the children with special needs, they get a respite for an hour and half,” Saaks said. “It changes their life completely.” Volunteers are given a booklet of 100 ideas of activities to do with the kids. They are also provided with balls, marbles and jump ropes. “It’s no cost to the families because we understand they have other costs to pay for and we know what they’re going through,” Saaks said. The group has also developed bowling and gymnastics clubs for children with special needs.
to pursue something much larger. He launched a charitable foundation. “This is when he said, ‘Can we do something more than that?’” his father, Paul Quinto, said. Six months later, his Bar Mitzvah philanthropy came to fruition as hundreds packed Hills vs. Autism’s inaugural fundraiser at AMF Commack Vet Lanes Friday. Drew and his family launched Hills vs. Autism on April 1 during Autism Awareness Month. Since its inception, the organization has raised more than $15,000. “Autism has always been a part of my family, and it’s always been an idea and dream of mine to start something like this,” Drew said, speaking of his older brother, who is on the spectrum. Hills vs. Autism seeks to promote acceptance for children on the autism spectrum by allowing individuals the opportunity to participate in social activities in their community and enhance their lives with support and public awareness. One hundred percent of proceeds will be dedicated to the social skill enhancement of people with autism and distributed in grants to local programs and the Half Hollow Hills Alumni Association. The lacrosse sticks in the new charity’s logo are a nod to extensive support from Half Hollow Hills’ varsity and junior varsity lacrosse teams. Drew, who plays junior varsity lacrosse for Hills East, drew additional inspiration from the Challenger Program, which invites Hills lacrosse athletes to serve as coaches for (Continued on page A17)
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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
Prime Time For Parks Departments team up to prep for summer By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com
Ever wonder what it takes to get the Town of Huntington’s parks into shape and operational for the spring-summer season kickoff on Memorial Day? It takes planning, hard work – and a bit of help from Mother Nature, according to the three department heads that help make it all happen. “This is our busy time,” Don McKay, director of the town’s Department of Parks and Recreation, said. “We’re looking forward to a great year, and hopefully it will be sunny every day.” Pre-season preparations begin as early as January, said senior Harbormaster Harry Acker. That’s when Maritime Services and all of the departments receive their new budget for the upcoming calendar year, and the departments begin stocking up on supplies. As winter begins to thaw into spring, workers begin painting lifeguards stands and gate booths and preparing swim lines. As weather permits, staffers complete interior improvements, and do landscaping, planting and exterior painting. “We want to get as much as we can inside ready as soon as possible… the stuff we don’t have to do when the crunch hits in May,” Acker said. General Services Director Thom Boccard said the department’s grounds crew of about 26 workers begin their duties in March, or as soon as weather permits. They resurface and prepare the soccer and baseball fields, the basketball, tennis and bocce courts, and the town skate park in Greenlawn. Those tune-ups include inspections of the drainage, lighting and irrigation systems. “General Services is responsible for every piece of property the town owns except for the roads,” Boccard said. “We’re responsible for everything behind the curbs, except for the beaches and the marinas.” As Memorial Day approaches, town docks are installed, floating navigational aids go into the water, and the parking lots get striped. Any beach nourishment, such as at West Neck Beach, is completed to fight erosion, and the beaches will be raked and cleaned just before Memorial Day. Acker said Maritime Services was able to get a jump on the 2012 season thanks to a mild winter. The warm
days earlier in the year compensated for recent wet weather, he added, and the department is pretty much on schedule. “We were able to catch up on a lot of stuff this year. It was nice,” he said. The task of staffing the dozens of parks and beaches in Huntington goes to McKay. The town will hire between 125 and 150 Huntington residents for summer jobs, many of them returning from the previous season, to serve as lifeguards, beach managers and gate attendants. For the town’s various summer camps, he’ll be hiring another 200 counselors and EMTs. “The pool of employees is very deep… There has been a tremendous amount of applications for employment,” McKay said. “Unfortunately, there’s simply not enough jobs to hire everybody… We do our best to hire as many as we can within our budget.” McKay said the town is finalizing the summer payroll and preparing for mandatory summer staff orientation meetings. Perhaps the most important jobs he’ll fill this summer are lifeguards for town beaches and pools. “They have to be certified and trained, and we have to make sure all their paperwork and certifications are up to date,” he said. In addition to hiring hundreds of seasonal workers, McKay’s office issues all of the permits for the town’s parks. Heckscher Park and Crab Meadow Beach are two of the most popular destinations, he said, noting that all of the picnic permits for Crab Meadow are booked with family reunions and other events. But if residents want to grill some burgers, they don’t need a permit – the town always saves a portion of the beach for families to come by and barbecue. Once the season is underway, it’s up to General Services to keep the facilities in tip-top shape for Huntington residents to enjoy. The department typically brings in about 15 seasonal workers to help in that task, Boccard added. “They basically work from end of school to Labor Day weekend,” the general services director said. “We go out and maintain, making sure the weeds are cleaned up, the garbage is cleaned up, the bathrooms are working properly – it’s a typical maintenance production. Once we get it up and going, it’s a matter of maintaining it.”
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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
Taking A Federal Challenge By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com
Is the Town of Huntington up to the Better Buildings Challenge? The U.S. Department of Energy thinks so, and has invited the town to prove its mettle in a federal challenge to improve the energy efficiency of their building portfolio by 20 percent by 2020. With the town board accepting the invitation during their May 8 meeting, Huntington became the first municipality on Long Island – and one of just five in New York – to join the voluntary federal program. As part of the challenge, the town has agreed to develop an energy efficiency action plan for retrofitting projects through 2020, and will announce a Showcase Energy Efficiency retrofit project, in cooperation with the Department of Energy, by the end of next year. “We are honored to have been selected by the Department of Energy to take part in this challenge and believe participation will serve as an incentive for the town to do even better in its energy consumption, which will save taxpayers dollars and reduce the town’s carbon footprint,” Supervisor Frank Petrone said. Councilman Mark Cuthbertson added the town has long been on the vanguard of energy efficiency programs, including hiring a chief sustainability officer and running all of its garbage trucks on compressed natural gas. “I am sure Huntington will rise to this challenge and set an example for other governments, businesses and residents,” he said. Launched in December by President
Barack Obama, the Better Buildings Program is part of a $4-billion public-private partnership designed to stimulate economic growth, reduce the use of foreign oil and protect the environment. Partners – companies, municipalities and universities committed to making long-term energy savings – are paired with allies – service providers, financial institutions and technology corporations – that are committed to supporting the energy efficiency marketplace. Participants conduct a system-wide energy efficiency assessment and commit to an energy-savings goal for the next two to five years. Then, they showcase a major energy efficiency project, implement savings plans and conclude by sharing their energy-saving techniques. In addition to pairing partners and allies, the Department of Energy will provide expert technical assistance and publicly recognize partners and allies for their energy-saving accomplishments. The town was selected based on how it used its $1.725-million federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, as well as their diversified energy-efficiency improvement projects. Those include: replacing 5,000 street lights with energy efficient fixtures, reducing electricity usage by 59 percent; installing energy-efficient lighting and blowers at the sewage treatment plant, reducing energy use by 15-20 percent; installing a computerized building management system, solar panels and other energy efficiency improvements at Town Hall; and the construction of an solar-powered electric car charging station at the Huntington Long Island Rail Road Station parking garage.
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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
Looking To Do It Right Moss Opticians still sticking to its values Half Hollow Hills photo/Mike Koehler
Portraits of customers overlook 2,500 different glasses on display at Moss Opticians.
Spotlight On
Huntington Businesses By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com
Celebrating their 69th year in business, Moss Opticians is certainly one of the older businesses in town. But despite a myriad of changes over the years, they assert that the shop still focuses on the same values that made them successful back in the day. Current owner Randi Jaburek has been the proprietor for more than a decade, but her past is entangled back to the family that founded the business. Robert Moss started Moss Opticians in 1943 at what is now Finley’s of Greene Street, before moving to Main Street on the west side of West Neck Road three years later. The elder Moss was diagnosed with cancer at age 50, and asked son Dennis to go back to college even with a child on the way so he could take over the business. With the son and mother running the show by the mid 1960s, they doubled the width of the long, narrow store. Jaburek started working for Dennis in 1985. A lifelong Huntington native, Jaburek’s father picked careers for all three of his children. And after 10 years of working at Moss Opticians, it became clear it was the right field for Jaburek. “There was no way to go other than owning a business. I wanted to be my own boss,” she said. Moss and Jaburek talked over the years, eventually crafting a deal for the optician manager to take over the store. She officially became the owner in 2001. “There’s just so much in Huntington that’s wonderful and I wanted to have a business here and I didn’t plan on working for anyone else,” she said. While the change did technically stop Moss Opticians from being a family-run business, Jaburek said she feels like a part of the family and holds onto the same traditions and practices. Fresh off a move to just east of West Neck Road, Moss Opticians is something of a one-stop shop for eye care.
Jaburek along with four other employees perform eye exams, fit contact lenses and sell glasses. The store has about 2,500 different types of glasses, making it the biggest single component of the business. With a clientele exceeding 6,000, they also specialize in children. “It’s nice to see them grow and retain them. I’m getting kids coming in with their kids,” the owner said. “Fit is key in a children’s practice. They make glasses that are fun now for kids, which is great.” But whether the customer is young, old, local or out of state, Jaburek said Moss Opticians offers them the same customer service and knowledgeable experts. She also said the business has continued to maintain “stringent ethics” while staying abreast with the latest technology. “I think that, in this field, has been a bit of a problem. I think it’s lacked a lot in professionalism,” she said. “I don’t think [some other stores] have qualified staff. It’s not only that, but it’s keeping up with the technology. It changes fast.” In fact, Jaburek said a substantial amount of her clientele were once unhappy with chains and big-box stores. Not just content to focus on customer service and educated staff, Jaburek also used her customers to add to the familybusiness feel. Dozens of black and white photographs of customers in their new glasses are scattered about the store. Entitled “People of Huntington,” the shop owner said she wanted to do it for years. “It really is nice. It’s community, having people come in and say, ‘I know that guy.’ It’s more bringing customers to a family level than just being customers,” she added. “I smile when I see those pictures every day.” Only three weeks removed from their move back towards town, Jaburek has no plans to move again. But even moving was an option, she has no desire to. “Huntington village is just a great town. It’s a fabulous town and so many people know about it, even out of towners. It would be silly to think about moving it,” she said.
Moss Opticians 345 W. Main St., Huntington 631-421-4211 www.mossopticians.com
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Get It Done Snipes flew at the most recent town harshly worded press release issued after board meeting as a proposal to refinance the bond vote failed, the majority accused $24 million in town debt failed to gain the their colleagues of political grandstanding required four-vote majority needed for ap- and risk losing an opportunity for saving proval. taxpayers’ money should interest rates rise. The refinancing package was proposed Mayoka said he’s not opposed but wants by Supervisor Frank Petrone following the to see how his colleagues plan to use the recommendation of its bond advisors, New savings. York Municipal Advisors Corporation, It seems like both sides are playing the which projected savings of political card when talking about $100,000 a year over the next EDITORIAL the other. But the fact is that seven years. good government and saving taxThe proposal failed after minority coun- payers’ money shouldn’t wear a partisan lacilmembers Mark Mayoka and Gene Cook bel. Between now and the next town board declined to join the members of the Dem- meeting on May 22, both sides should come ocratic majority in supporting the plan. to the table. Each has a seat there, earned Mayoka, who is Republican, and Cook, a with the votes of the people, and each has a member of the Independence Party, said responsibility to do what’s reasonably necthey did not receive adequate information essary to get the job done. before being asked to vote, a claim the DeShould the bond vote fail again, it will be mocrats dispute, saying that the pair had neither a Republican failure nor a Demothe information for several days and were cratic failure. It will be a failure of the silent during the period when board mem- town board as a whole to carry out good bers traditionally hash out differences. In a government.
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Don’t Buy Into Chain Letters DEAR EDITOR: As a Catholic Catechist, I have some information concerning your article last week about “strange occurrences” with two white doves after chain emails were sent and received. Unsuspecting innocent good people fall prey to false or phony spiritualities. Chain letters, which make promises or ask for money, are not of the Catholic Church – these chain letters are to be immediately dismissed! They are superstitious practices, which usually require you to mail so many copies to different people. Stay away from them, even if you see the name St. Jude or St. Theresa and think it is good. It is just the opposite (it is a sin against the First Commandment). Don’t put your faith in these chain letters – as a manipulation of the evil one (which sure as shootin’ they probably are), they steer you away from worshipping the
true God as we should by going to Mass and receiving the Sacraments (like confession). When I read that article, I didn’t want to think of who they might really have been looking at when those two doves were staring at them, so I have written this to warn others. If you are unsure about this or anything, ask a good Catholic priest. You can also tune into EWTN, Catholic Radio Station (No. 130 I think on satellite radio) and call in for advice on shows like Woman of Grade and/or Catholic Answers. EWTN is also on cable TV. FRAN MANOS
Dix Hills
This year’s theme of “Celebrating the Journey” is a perfect backdrop for a visit to loved ones, friends, and neighbors as they continue to write new chapters in the journals of their journey. Many skilled nursing care facilities across New York State will be hosting special events. If you are unable to visit, please make a phone call, send a greeting card, flowers or even an email. This special attention will make someone’s day! To learn more about National Nursing Home Week, visit www.nnhw.org. RICHARD J. HERRICK
President and CEO New York State Health Facilities Association
Symbiotic Strawberries Make Someone’s Day DEAR EDITOR: National Nursing Home Week, which begins on Mother’s Day, May 13, and ends May 19, is a special week to “Celebrate the Journey” of residents and honor them with a shower of community support.
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DEAR EDITOR: Harbor Country Day School is pleased to host its 2nd Annual Strawberry Festival to benefit the Stony Brook Long Island Children’s Hospital on Saturday, June 2 (rain date, June 3), on the school’s campus at 17 Three Sisters Road,
in St. James. Please join in the fun of a spectacular family event where all proceeds benefit the Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. The event is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include local musicians, food vendors, games and contests. There is no better way to promote the good health of our children, and to celebrate springtime and families, then to enjoy our locally grown strawberries and family fun! The Harbor Country Day community values family and good citizenship, so our partnership with the Stony Brook Children’s Hospital for this event is symbiotic. The Strawberry Festival is one way for HCDS to say thank you to our greater community, especially the Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, for all that it does for the well-being of our youth on Long Island. As an educational institution, we are committed to supporting our students in their endeavors to make the lives of children healthier and happier. As we prepare our students for a global future beyond the books, beyond the classrooms and beyond Harbor, we take great pride in collaborating with Stony Brook Hospital to host the Strawberry Festival 2012. In so doing, Harbor Country Day
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School continues to ensure the intellectual, emotional and physical development of children in Suffolk County. With a superb faculty and inspiring new leadership, HCDS is establishing itself as the pre-eminent, quintessential country day school in our area, and the School is proud of its leadership role in educating children. Harbor Country Day School offers a broad academic curriculum with integrated emphasis on languages, writing, history, math, science and the arts. Through innovative and interactive teaching and learning, Harbor Country Day School’s mission is to cherish childhood, cultivate wonder and inspire confident learners and leaders. The school is a non-profit, coeducational, non-sectarian, non-discriminatory, independent prepreparatory day school for grades pre-kindergarten through grade eight. In addition, HCDS offers an exciting Harbor Summer Camp program for children from the surrounding communities. For more information about our school or about the Strawberry Festival, please contact 631-584-5555 or www.hcdsny.org. JAMES YOUNG
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Life&Style POETRY
Teen Poems Get To The ‘HART’ Of Things There will soon be a new addition to Huntington’s HART buses – poetry by local teenagers. Huntington poets Bruce Johnson and Mark Elber, as well as Huntington Public Art Advisory Committee member Debo-
rah Robbins of Huntington Station, reviewed 148 submissions and picked 13 winners. Colorful placards, each bearing one of the poems, will be placed in the interior advertising spaces on buses throughout the HART system.
Blaise Addeo, 17, Walt Whitman Here is my philosophy: Life moves on. A sudden thought ago you were a year younger Only a figment of your imagination Like your greatest fantasies Blowing through your mind I do not remember the beginning And I will soon forget the end The timeline seems incomplete But I begin to excavate Brushing and blowing Here is my philosophy: Brush and Blow
Alexandra Dukes, 18, Walt Whitman
Luke Miller, 15, Harborfields We are kept in small holding cells far too small and dark for our amounts fed nothing but the yellow starch toxic to our bodies but healthy enough for us to survive for now.
I am a tomato I am a vegetable I am a tomato No wait I’m a fruit
i can’t help but remember a time when these dark boxes were large pastures enabling us to roam free and feed on the green
I am a tomato I am confused I am a tomato I enjoy being on tacos
but the world became corrupt and confused and consumed by the luscious grass taking all for themselves leaving nothing but the yellow starch toxic to our bodies but good enough for us to survive for now.
I am a tomato I am often served diced I am a tomato I am life
“Where I’m From”
Gabrielle Mikorenda, 17, Northport
“Corn”
“I am a Tomato” “Archaeological Dig”
“I Like to Laugh”
I am a tomato On no! A knife!!!
Djenane Jean, 17, Walt Whitman Where I’m from, the sound of wind chimes jingle on the back door as it is opened. Newscasters and politicians rant back and forth, like cats and dogs. Where I’m from, the first and last step of the staircase creak, leaving no secrecy Where I’m from, clicks from the closing kitchen cabinets are so distinct. The air is cold, as if heavy and thick. Where I’m from, neighboring demon dogs bark at my existence. Where I’m from, the loud snap of solely my light switch irritates me. Where I’m from, the sun pours through the windows shining brightly off the wooden floor, like a newly frozen pond. Where I’m from, the smell of inimitable peppers tickle your nose. Where I’m from, the frigid glass kitchen table frightens your elbows and the washing machine rumbles constantly, making my cowardly dog whimper.
“Punctuation Poem”
“Connected” Molly Prep, 16, Huntington Upload Download Linked in Zoned out Input Dataflow Constant transferLet go. Dark screen Bright lights Friend request Late nights.
Gabby Ricciuti-Gomes, 17, Walt Whitman A period ends a sentence. It is a goodbye in the non-verbal form. When you see the miniscule dot you know it’s time to move on. But what if you’re not ready? Use the question mark. Add a simple curve on that dot. Now, it’s no longer a goodbye. Now, it’s a wide open door to any place you desire. Right?
Reality check: Lost ink ebb. Communication tangled in the World Wide Web.
The corners of my mouth begin to crease, then. BAM! I’m laughing. And nothing on the planet Earth in the milky way galaxy or the entire universe can stop me from twirling spinning hooting in hysteria as I giggle relentlessly at the sound of my own laughter.
“How to Be a Human” Eleni Toubanos, 17, Walt Whitman I am going to look you in the eyes rather than my illuminated phone screen; I am going to offer advice or comment on your troubles and worries; I am going to show compassion and sympathy rather than my usual blank stare. For once, I will be a breathing, reactive Human not a brick wall. For once, I will be your friend.
“Life Is a Journey” Ashley Kudler, 15, Harborfields Life is a journey with both beginning and end We know not when it will start or where the road may bend Some say there are maps you can trace in the stars Others gaze into crystal balls to foresee fate from afar The fortune cookies prebaked were all written in vain The course you will follow has not yet been laid There are hundreds of highways and paths you can choose Many chase tracks of their dreams, others follow a muse Of course you may trip or stumble along the way Or the sturdy shoes you’ve been wearing for so long may shrivel and fray Know where you started or the places you’ve fallen don’t matter so much Just remember the goals you’ve set, and keep them close enough to touch
“Shirley”
“A Fact About You”
Sean Cornell, 15, Harborfields
Amanda Durso, 16, Harborfields
“Dream Season” Samantha Strait, 16, Northport It is the time when the world transforms, Leaf by leaf, tree by tree. The chill whispers small talk to the wind, Mingling with the breeze, as ancient friends they are. Stories they tell to one another, Timeless tales of friends walking through the goldened grasses And lovers sitting beneath an auburn canopy. Every day brings a new painter’s pallet of color to the earth, A divine fantasy world in metamorphosis. For the delicate loveliness of each and every change Could only be the design of a seraph’s dream, Brought to life in the later, tired months. The illusion of the world around is in the misty gray sky, The coolness that ever so softly caresses the cheek, And the immeasurable elegance that everything surrounding possesses In the dream season.
I was in love once Her name was Shirley She was beautiful She was quick and nimble Stunning curves I took her everywhere I went We liked to go to drive-in movies She loved the fast life We went on romantic drives I could never leave her When I was not with her, I thought about her We were perfect for each other I thought we would spend our lives together But it did not happen One day things changed That day I saw a shiny red Corvette And I sold my lovely Shirley My beautiful white Mustang For that ’64 ’vette And I fell in love again
Maybe you have blond hair and blue eyes. Maybe your hair is brunette and your eyes brown. You could possibly be tall or short; skinny or fat. You might have a round face or a defined one. Maybe people describe you as nice, innocent, or funny. Or maybe as mean, scornful, or ugly.
“Two Years Apart” Taylor Neal, 17, Walt Whitman You are my how does this outfit look and my late night pizza order. You are my shared iTunes library and my second pair of moccasins. You are my open ears, and my honest advice. However, you are not my closet, my math tutor, or my trusty alarm clock. and there is no way you are my twin. There is no way we are the same.
Maybe you stress over things, things might not bother you so much. Maybe you’re an adult who doesn’t know what to do with their life or a child who has everything planned out. I may not know you but I can tell you one fact about yourself, you’re beautiful and you should smile about it.
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Shack Attack 2012 By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com
Few things say “summer” more clearly in Huntington than a row of cars parked haphazardly along Route 25A, a row of motorcycles near Stony Hollow Road, and the crunch of rocks under your feet as you bring a paper dish filled with fried clams back to your picnic table. Yes, you guessed it – The Shack is open once again! I met owner Mace Colodny, a gregarious man whose youthful appearance and attitude could make you wonder how he’s owned The Shack since 1980. Then, he was a 19-year-old who fit in gigs at CBGB’s with running the family business. Now 51, music remains a big part of his life, evident by the eclectic tunes you’ll hear during a visit. “We’re not really following what anybody else is doing. We’re doing our own thing.” he said. That statement is true – for both the music and the eatery. Fried clam strips ($7.95) are a nod to The Shack’s roots as a simple clam bar in the 1920s. Since then, the menu has evolved to satisfy more palates, but the classics
should remain on your dining to-do list, especially if you’re a first-time visitor. These delightful little morsels are lightly breaded and gently fried, keeping the outside crispy and the clams sweet and tender. The heck with the little wood utensil; just squeeze on some lemon and use your hands. Depending on your mood, you can also get these on a roll ($11.95). Feel like pasta? Another way to get your clam fix is linguini in white or red clam sauce ($13.95). The Shack in 2012 has plenty more than classic clams, burgers and brews. Soft and moist on the inside with a nice crunch outside, crab cakes ($7.95 for two) are another great choice to get started off with, especially if you like a little bit of peppery zest. Get this on a sandwich for $11.45. Lobster makes plenty of appearances on the menu as well, including the classic lobster roll ($14.95; varies based on market price). Simple lobster salad with a hint of pepper is loaded into a lightly toasted bun with lettuce and tomato. Add a splash of lime to the top and enjoy the tender, juicy combination. You’ll also find lobster on salads and their
Meet your Shack crew: Owner Mace Colodny enters his 32nd season in Centerport with the help of Julie Moller and Stephanie Bouchard. Lobster BLT sandwich, which is highly recommended by Mace. Should you make a roadside stop this season, you’ll have a more affordable Shack Attack – Mace said they’ve cut prices 15 to 20 percent across the board in a response to the ongoing recession. “I know everybody’s suffering from the pinch,” he said. After introducing draft beer last year while continuing to focus on microbreweries and up-and-coming brands, The Shack continues to expand its reach. New this season is the Burger Board, which, for $9, gets you one of 17 creations with fries and a medium drink. Your lip-smacking choices range from classic chili, chili-cheese and bacon cheeseburgers to Avocado Swiss, turkey and veggie
burgers and blue cheese burgers. Don’t dare miss the Shack Burger, a patty with fried onions and cheddar sauce.
The Shack 1 Stony Hollow Road (Corner of Rte. 25A), Centerport 631-754-8989 www.theshack.org Atmosphere: Classic drive-up clam bar Cuisine: Seafood, burgers, cold brews and more Price: Moderate Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily; weather permitting
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Side Dish DINE HUNTINGTON.COM By DineHuntington.com Foodie@longislandernews.com
Finnegan’s manager Tom Forte hosts a weeklong 100th birthday celebration for the Huntington institution beginning July 27. FINNEGAN’S AT 100: In 1918, Andrew Finnegan stopped the hands of the clock behind the bar of his now-famous tap room at 11 o’clock to mark the hour at which the Great War (today we call it World War I) ended. The hand has not moved a minute since. Time has stopped in a lot of ways at Finnegan’s Restaurant & Tap Room (5 Wall St., Huntington 631423-9696), the oldest continually operating bar in Huntington and repository of a century’s worth of Huntington history. Finnegan’s, which is today owned by Lessing’s Hospitality Group (www.lessings.com), celebrates its first century and kicks off its second with a week of celebrations beginning July 27 when a Bartenders Reunion brings more than two dozen former bartenders from across the country back to the mahogany bar. Those still standing on Saturday, July 28 will be a part of a Finnegan’s Festival. Wall Street will be closed from Gerard Street to Main Street in Huntington village for a street-wide celebration with food, fun and musical performances. Host Tom Forte – Finnegan’s manager for the past 22 years – welcomes all to raise a glass and toast this village institution.
Sue Giles sings as part of a trio at Grasso’s in Cold Spring Harbor Friday, May 18, 7:30 p.m. SONGBIRD AT GRASSO’S: As if the creative cuisine alone is not enough to get you into Grasso’s (134 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor 631-367-6060 grassosrestaurant.com), then let the Sue Giles Trio lure you in. This trio features the holy trinity of music – vocals, piano and bass – with the beguiling voice Sue Giles leading the way. With “the pipes and daring of Ella, you’re sure to fall in love all over again,” says musical director Ernie Byrd. The trio performs Friday, May 18 beginning at 7:30. Call for reservations.
HOP ON DOWN: To Sapsucker’s Hops and Grub (287 Main St., Huntington) this Friday, May 18 for a Birds & Brews fundraiser to benefit the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary in Oyster Bay. From 3-5 p.m. the popular brew house will host a Happy Hour Birdathon celebration with Brooklyn Brewery beer specials, restaurant gift certificate raffles, and a chance to meet the live raptors of the Theordore Roosevelt Sanctury! (For those non-Latin speaking read-
ers, raptors are birds of prey like hawks and osprey; impressive things when seen up close.) For more information, call the TR Sanctuary at 516-922-3200. THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: If something called Jeni's Goat cheese with roasted cherries ice cream sounds intriguing, the Foodies will tell you this premium ice cream brand is delicious. Sinfully so. Find it at The Purple Elephant, former Mill Pond House executive chef David Intonato’s recently opened specialty food store at the Britannia Yachting Center (81B Fort Salonga Rd., Northport 631-
Goat cheese with roasted cherries ice cream at The Purple Elephant. 651-5002). The Elephant is a temple for food worshippers. Just go, and tell Chef the Long Islander Foodies sent you.
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wind that Dorval was telling others about the robbery and murder. Dorval was subsequently killed to keep him from disclosing information about the Bumgardt murder to authorities. Tarantino and fellow Synergy partner Scott Mulligan concealed Dorval’s body in a plastic trunk, prosecutors said, and dumped it into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Long Island. Coast Guard personnel found the trunk and body floating in the ocean.
During the recent trial, prosecutors established that Gargiulo had secretly recorded a conversation with Tarantino, in which the defendant admitted his involvement in the armored van robbery and the Baumgardt and Dorval murders. After Gargiulo unsuccessfully attempted to extort money from Tarantino in 2003, Tarantino hired Synergy Fitness employee Justin Bressman and offered to pay him $35,000 to kill Gargiulo. On Aug. 18, 2003, Bressman greeted Gargiulo as he
walked to work at a construction site in midtown Manhattan and fired a single shot at near point-blank range between Gargiulo’s eyes. Bressman was reported missing by his parents approximately one month after Gargiulo’s murder and has not been found. Tarantino was also charged with Gargiulo’s murder last year, but the jury deadlocked and Judge Joanna Seybert declared a mistrial. Prosecutors alleged Gargiulo was killed in 2003 because he blackmailed
the defendant with taped evidence of Tarantino confessing to the prior murders for $500,000. The Dix Hills man has not yet been sentenced for any of the cases, scheduled for Aug. 17. U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert is expected to dole out two mandatory life sentences for the first two murder convictions, and another life sentence for the conspiracy charge. His attorney, Stephen Rosen, could not be reached for comment.
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MUSIC
Collective Soul Performs At The Paramount After two-year break, the rock band goes on tour throughout the summer By Stephanie DeLuca sdeluca@longislandernews.com
After a two-year hiatus, rock band Collective Soul is back on the road and will be touring throughout the summer with a stop at The Paramount in Huntington on May 25. Concert-goers will have an opportunity to see the band perform their fourth album, “Dosage,” in its entirety. Lead guitarist Joel Kosche said the band will also play a few songs they haven’t played in a while and may add new songs into the mix. “It’s something that we tossed around for quite a while. There’s more and more bands going out and playing one record in its entirety,” Kosche said. “It just seemed like a natural choice because I think that’s probably my favorite record.” The guitarist said “Tremble For My Beloved,” “Generate,” and “Slow” are a few of his favorite songs. He also noted fans enjoy when the band plays “Needs.” “I think when we play it live, it comes across very powerful.” he said. The band reached a new generation of fans with “Tremble For My Beloved,” as it was on the 2008 soundtrack to hit vampire movie “Twilight.” Collective Soul began their tour on May 11 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and will wrap up their U.S tour on July 7. Kosche said the band will embark on a Canadian tour for the rest of the
Collective Soul will perform on The Paramount stage on May 25. summer and may be touring internationally afterwards. “We had our first show [Friday]. I got a little nervous. The first few shows are always tough because of all the technical stuff,” the guitarist said. “What’s great is that we had a fantastic audience in Fort Lauderdale. They’re very cool with us and let us work through our glitches and hung in there. It made our job a lot easier knowing that the crowd is on our side, so I’m anticipating every
show getting better and better.” Kosche said the fans have been there for the band since the beginning. The band feels blessed, lucky and fortunate they stuck by their side throughout the years. “They’re loyal fans and the ones that came out with us from the ’90s, they have children, so they’re bringing them out, so it’s a whole other generation,” he said. “It’s always exciting to look out into the crowd and see all the different
cross section of people.” Originally from Atlanta, Ga., Collective Soul received international fame in 1993 with their hit single “Shine” off their album “Hints, Allegations and Things Left Unsaid.” The album was a collection of band member Ed Roland’s demos and ended up going double-platinum. The band went back into the studio and released their sophomore self-titled album “Collective Soul” in 1995. This time around, the album went tripleplatinum and spent 76 weeks on the Billboard Top 200 charts. The band also released another platinum album “Disciplined Breakdown” in 1997, followed by albums “Blender,” “Youth” and “Afterwords.” After their last tour in 2009, Kosche said that he thought at that point in time the band needed to take a break from traveling around the world. “After that tour wrapped up I had my first son,” the guitarist said. “We started doing more of a weekend warrior sort of thing, where over the weekends we would do a couple of shows and then come back. It was a nice schedule, we would go out and play and then come back to our families.” So what’s in store for the band’s future? Kosche said they’ll still be performing and playing music and will possibly release a new album sometime next year. For ticket information, visit www.paramountny.com.
A14 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • MAY 17, 2012 THURSDAY Business After Hours Join members of the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce at Picard Chiropratic, 182 Main St., Huntington, on May 17, 5:307:30 p.m., featuring refreshments by Mr. Sausage, beer, wine and soft drinks, and a raffle for an iPod Shuffle. RSVP to ellen@huntingtonchamber.com.
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Billy Bob Thornton In Town Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton and author Kinky Friedman will sign their book “The Billy Bob Tapes: A Cave Full of Ghosts,” on May 17, 7 p.m. at Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442.
Find The ‘Accomplice’ Arena Players Repertory Theater presents thriller “Accomplice” through May 27 at the Carriage House Theatre at the Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. When it was on Broadway, it was hailed as “part murder mystery, part sex farce and completely entertaining ...suspenseful, charming and funny.” Show times are at 8 p.m. Friday ($20) and Saturday ($25); 3 p.m. Sunday ($20). Reservations suggested. 516-2930674 or ArenaPlayers.org.
Gatsby Party Kicks Off Summer Experience the thrill of the Roaring 20s at a “Kick Off the Summer Gatsby-Style" party hosted by the North Shore Promotion Alliance (NSPA) on Thursday, May 17, 6:30-9 p.m. at the Chateau at Coindre Hall, an historic Gold Coast estate celebrating its 100th year. $25 in advance/$30 at the door (cash only). www.longislandheritagetrail.com. 631-7512244. Coindre Hall is located at 101 Brown's Road in Huntington.
Torah Living Join The Chai Center for a weekly dose of thought-provoking practical applications for today’s living based on the weekly Torah portion on Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. 501 Vanderbilt Pkwy, Dix Hills. $7 suggested donation. RSVP required. 631-351-8672. mail@thechaicenter.com.
FRIDAY Family Fun Extravaganza Camp Alvernia hosts its fourth annual Family Fun Extravaganza May 19-20, 1-6 p.m., featuring raffles and games in a true carnival setting, as well as the unveiling of new pools and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Contact Ariel at 631261-5730 or ariel@campalvernia.org. 105 Prospect Road, Centerport.
Playing Across Crème-Colored Keys Michael Brown has “held the spotlight” and has been hailed as a “vividly characterized... freespirited” pianist by The New York Times. He plays in the Grace Auditorium at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, One Bungtown Road, on May 18, 6 p.m. $20. Call 516-367-8455 to reserve seats.
SATURDAY Youth Job Fair A job fair on May 19 will focus on summer employment, internships and jobs for residents ages 16-30. Visit from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Hugh of Lincoln Church, 1450 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Call Roz Mohammed or Dee Thompson at 631-425-2640. Sponsored by Huntington Station Action Coalition NOW’s Youth and Young Adult Committee.
includes bowling, shoes and pizza. $15 for non-bowlers. Event to include teacup raffle; prize donations and sponsorships gratefully accepted. Visit www.facebook.com/bettysdream2011 to learn more, and “like” the page for updates. Entry form available at http://joinus.hunthosp.org/netcommunity/bettysbowling; call Dolli Bross at 631-470-5204 or email Danny Schrafel at daniel.schrafel@gmail.com for more information.
Run For Byler The first Lt. James Byler 5K Charity Run, benefitting Building Homes for Heroes, is May 20 at St. Anthony’s High School, 275 Wolf Hill Road, South Huntington, featuring prizes, raffles, awards, music, food and more. Registration opens at 2:30 p.m., event begins at 3:30 p.m. $25 per runner. Visit www.sot5k.org or email sotsahs@gmail.com.
Usdan Open House Visit Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts at its open house May 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights. Usdan Center features more than 40 programs in music, dance, theater, visual arts, creative writing, nature and ecology and chess. 631-643-7900. www.usdan.com.
MONDAY Cantor’s Concert
Kick off National Safe Boating Week at the Eaton’s Neck Coast Guard station with an open house on May 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour the station, check out the new boathouse, see the communications center and experience handson boating safety demonstrations.
Live Music
Aging And Saging
Live local bands take over Finley's of Greene Street, 43 Greene St., Huntington, every Saturday night at 11 p.m. Join in the fun and food!
Deal with changes in your life with a splash of empathy and humor at the Aging and Saging support group. Meets Mondays, except holidays, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Women’s Center, 125 Main St., Huntington. 631-5490485. $10 members, $15 non-members, per session.
SUNDAY Car-B-Que
Golf Outing
The L.I. GTO Club will hold its Annual Car-Bque (car show/BBQ) to raise money for A Mother’s Kiss Children with Cancer on May 20 at Crab Meadow Beach in Northport. $20 for show cars to register, 9 a.m. General admission is $5. Show opens to the public at 11 a.m. Outback Steakhouse is doing the cooking, and there will be entertainment, trophies and raffles. For information, call Janet at 631-2629848.
Northport-based Sons of Italy Perry Como Lodge hosts its annual golf outing fundraiser for annual scholarships at the Hamlet Golf and Country Club, Commack, on May 21. $180 per golfer for full day/$60 dinner only. Contact Carmine Marino, 631-754-7811 or Rich Rocco, 631-757-9532.
TUESDAY
Striking For Dolan Center Support Huntington Hospital’s Dolan Family Health Center by going bowling! The Betty’s Dream campaign will host its first “Bowling Bash” on Sunday, May 20 at AMF Commack Vet Lanes from 2-4 p.m. $25 for bowlers,
Join business professionals at BNI Executive Referral Exchange’s breakfast networking meeting every Wednesday, 7-8:30 a.m. at the Dix Hills Diner, 1800 Jericho Turnpike, Dix Hills. 631-462-7446.
Zumba For A Cause Join instructor Annette Weiss for a great Zumba workout, and help children with autism and special needs at the same time. Classes are held Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Pkwy, Dix Hills. $5 a class, $25 for six. RSVP to 631-351-8672. Proceeds goes to the Chai Center Friendship Circle program.
AT THE LIBRARIES Cold Spring Harbor Library 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-6926820. cshlibrary.org. • On display in May is “Visual Poetry in Nature,” an exhibition in the round that unites Sandra Benny and Richard Vaux. • Archivist Dorothy Dougherty from the National Archives at New York City will demonstrate how to research genealogical information from the 1940 Census on Wednesday, May 23, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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The Dix Hills Jewish Center Cantor's Concert series presents “Veinte De Mayo B'Yom Yerushalayim: A Judeo-Latino Jerusalem Day Festival” featuring famed Argentinian Cantor Gaston Bogomolni in concert with Cantor Moshe Bear, Akiva “The Believer” with his Latin band, acclaimed dancer Norma Granofsky and classical guitarist Jonathan Bodian, on May 20, 7 p.m. at the Dix Hills Jewish Center, 555 Vanderbilt Parkway. $36 reserved seating/$18 adults/$10 children. 631-499-6644.
Coast Guard Open House
Power Breakfast
Networking, With Breakfast The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce’s Networking Breakfast on May 22 will be filled with opportunities and insightful
information as former New York Islanders great and Hockey Hall of Famer Clark Gillies gives the keynote address. The event is from 7:30-10 a.m. at the Huntington Yacht Club, 95 East Shore Road, Huntington. $25 members/$35 non-members. 631-423-6100. www.huntingtonchamber.com.
18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-4990888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. • Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they recall the tragic history of the Titanic and the exciting search for her remains on Tuesday, May 22, 7-8:30 p.m. Included will be discussions on the technology used to find the wreck and the controversy over the recovery of artifacts.
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Girls Night In Shopping, girl talk and cocktails are on the agenda for Stephanie Serie’s “Traveling Boutique” She scours the hottest trade shows, scores great deals and brings an assortment of clothing, bags, jewelry and lingerie – all under $100 – to the Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills, on May 22, 8 p.m. www.stephaniestb.com.
Free Help For Vets Long Island Cares dedicates every Tuesday afternoon from 12-4 p.m. to “Military Appreciation Tuesdays,” specifically assisting veterans, military personnel and their families at the Hauppauge and Freeport emergency pantries. Appointments can be made by contacting jrosati@licares.org.
Calling All Needleworkers The Suffolk County Chapter of The Embroiderers' Guild of America holds its monthly meeting May 22, 7 p.m. at Half Hollow Hills Library, 55 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills. All level stitchers welcome. Call Pat at 631423-3738.
WEDNESDAY Immortalizing Cultural Giants Help fund “Impresarios and Visionaries,” a documentary short celebrating the cultural contributions of IMAC co-founder Michael Rothbard and Cinema Arts Centre co-founder Vic Skolnick, on May 23, 7-10 p.m. at Christophers Courtyard Café in Huntington Village. Enjoy mingling, munchies and live music. Contact filmmaker Steve Taub for details at 631-4541759 or steve@steventaubproductions.com.
Senior Fest 2012 May 30 is Senior Fest 2012, hosted by Central Presbyterian Church, 240 Main St., Huntington, featuring exhibits and exhibitors from groups geared toward the needs of senior citizens and their caregivers. From 9 a.m.-2 p.m., learn about such topics as ElderCare Law, fall prevention, senior fitness and dancing, acupuncture for seniors, care for those who are homebound, and nursing home care and rehabilitation. Private and personal counseling will also be available. 631-421-3663.
Tips For Business Owners Serious about growing your business? LeTip members are respected professionals who understand how to give and get tips to increase everyone's bottom line. Join them every Wednesday, 7-8:30 a.m. at their weekly morning networking meeting. For more information, contact Dave Muller, 631-831-1921. RSVP a must.
44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. www.deerparklibrary.com. • Story time will be held in the library for infants to kindergarteners, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 17. An adult must accompany their child. Wear your pajamas! • Celebrate the birthday of Margaret Brown, author of the beloved bedtime classic “Goodnight Moon,” with activities and crafts on Wednesday, May 23, all day.
Elwood Public Library 3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-499-3722. www.elwoodlibrary.org. • Having trouble with email? Want to learn how to use the Internet? Need personalized help? Call and make an appointment with an expert. Appointments available Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Tuesdays at 3 p.m. • Children can listen to a story about kites and make a kite craft to take home on Wednesday, May 23, 4:15 p.m.
Half Hollow Hills Community Library Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631-4214530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road. 631421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. • “Kaleidoscopes,” artworks by S. Leser and Gaby Heit is on display in Dix Hills through May 31. Meet the artists on Saturday, May 19, 2-4 p.m. • Enjoy a multimedia presentation about Mel Brooks, one of greatest talents in the entertainment, industry, on Wednesday, May 23, 2:30 p.m. in Dix Hills.
Harborfields Public Library 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org. • Paintings by Donna Harlow Moraff, a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and President of Long Island Professional Artists Showcase which produces the popular Seven & Seven Shows, are on display through May 30. • “Adventures of Tin Tin” (PG) shows Friday, May 18, 7 p.m.
Huntington Public Library Main Branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631427-5165. Station Branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053. www.thehuntingtonlibrary.org. • Artist Anne Gunthner shows “Coindre Hall and Other Tails” at the Main gallery May through June 19, with a reception Saturday, June 2, 2-4 p.m. The exhibit captures the beauty and grandeur of local historic Gold Coast mansion, Coindre Hall, and its fourlegged visitors. • The Cold Spring Harbor Band performs a concert tribute to the songs of Billy Joel on Friday,
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(Continued from page A14) May 18, 7:30 p.m. Lead singer Pat Farrell has performed with Billy Joel band members and has released six Grammy-contending albums.
VOLUNTEERING Playing Across Crème-Colored Keys In Cold Spring Harbor
Northport-East Northport Public Library Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-261-6930. East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. www.nenpl.org. • The library continues its Film Classics series with Classic Comedies on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. in Northport: “Philadelphia Story” (1940) on May 17; “Arsenic and Old Lace” (1944) on May 24; and “Abbot and Costello Meet Frankenstein” (1948) on May 31. • Singer/songwriter Tommy Sullivan, an original member of Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge, performs “A Blast from the Past” on Friday, May 18, 7:30 p.m. in Northport. As musical director of the Brooklyn Bridge, his arrangement of “The Worst That Could Happen” went gold within weeks of a performance on the Ed Sullivan Show.
South Huntington Public Library 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. www.shpl.info. • Patrons with a sweet tooth will enjoy “A History of Chocolate” and a tasting on Thursday, May 17, 7 p.m. • The Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble will be in concert on Sunday, May 20, 2:30 p.m. Repertoire includes contemporary composer Michael Amorosi’s Suite of Six Dances, Saint Saens’ Fantasie for Violin and Harp, Joseph Jongen’s Concert a Cinq, Ravel’s Pavane and Vincent D’Indy’s Suite.
THEATER and FILM Cinema Arts Centre 423 Park Ave., Huntington. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. • The popular radio show “This American Life” will broadcast a live episode, beaming it via satellite to Huntington, featuring stories by Ira Glass, writer David Rakoff, comic Tig Notaro and Snap Judgment host Glynn Washington, plus live music by OK Go, on Thursday, May 17, 1:30 p.m. $10 members/$15 public. • Caleb Hawley, a 2011 American Idol top-50 finalist, and New Jersey-based indie-folk duo Chasing June will be the featured performers during the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s Hard Luck Café on Thursday, May 17. The 8:30 p.m. concert will be preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. $7 CAC and FMS members/$10 non-members.
Dix Hills Performing Arts Center Five Towns College, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills. Box Office: 631-656-2148. www.dhpac.org. • Things at the center heat up again on June 2, 7:30 p.m., with the Ribbons of Hope Benefit Concert with Freefall & Friends, $30.
John W. Engeman Theater At Northport 350 Main St., Northport. www.johnwengemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. • You’ve got to be a star on “42nd Street,” showing through June 17.
AUDITIONS LIU Post Chamber Musicians Auditions for the 31st Summer Season of the LIU Post Chamber Music Festival continue with audition dates on May 20 and 21 and June 3, 4 and 11, or by special appointment. The LIU Post Chamber Music Festival offers gifted music students (ages 10-18), college/conservatory students and young professionals the opportunity to study and perform in a rich musical environment. To schedule an audition, call 516-2992103 or visit www.liu.edu/post/chambermusic.
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-462-5400. www.ArtLeagueLI.net. • The deadline to participate in the “Art in the Park: Fine Art & Craft Fair” in Heckscher Park June 2-3 has been extended to May 22. Visit the website to register.
b.j. spoke gallery 299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 631-549-5106.
Michael Brown has “held the spotlight” and has been hailed as a “vividly characterized...free-spirited” pianist by The New York Times. He plays in the Grace Auditorium at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, One Bungtown Road, on May 18, 6 p.m. $20. Call 516-367-8455 to reserve seats.
Helping Furry Friends Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of animals. Free training provided. Visit www.littleshelter.com or call 631-368-8770 ext. 204.
Walt Whitman Birthplace If you are interested in literature or history, the Walt Whitman Birthplace has fascinating and rewarding part-time volunteer positions available. Free training provided. 631-427-5420 ext.114.
Friends At Home www.bjspokegallery.com. • Eleanor Berger will showcase Seasonal Landscapes in oil/pastel and Constance Wain will show Retro in prints and mixed media from May 5-27.
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society.org. • Learn about the Town of Huntington’s role in the Civil War in an exhibit at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building. • The society is sponsoring a trip to the Italian lakes and Greek islands, featuring a sevennight eastern Mediterranean cruise Oct. 3-14. • The society will conduct guided tours of the Lefferts Tide mill, a property of The Nature Conservancy, on Friday, May 25, 2 p.m.
1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768. www.cshfha.org • Features New York State's largest collection of freshwater fish, reptiles and amphibians housed in two aquarium buildings and eight outdoor ponds. • Pollywog Adventures, for kids ages 3-5, offers participants an opportunity to learn about the watery natural world that surrounds us. Every first and third Thursday through June, 11 a.m.-noon.
9 East Carver St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 3-8 p.m. or by appointment. 631662-9459. • A X Gala Event will be held through June 9.
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Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $4 adults, $3 seniors, $3 students 5 -18, family $12; military and children under 5 are free. 631-367-3418. www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. • “Right Whales: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow,” is on display until Labor Day 2012. Thought to be on the brink of extinction, right whales are among the rarest animals on earth.
215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859. www.northporthistorical.org. • “50 Years of Preserving and Celebrating Northport's History” honors the society's founders and their concerns and activities.
fotofoto Gallery 14 W. Carver St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 12-8 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m. 631-549-0448. www.fotofotogallery.com. • Dis-Integration by Lois Youmans and Femme by Lauren Weissler now on display.
Heckscher Museum Of Art 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday - Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $68/adults, $4-6/seniors, and $4-5/children; members and children under 10 free. 631-351-3250. • The Heckscher Museum and Cinema Arts Centre are pleased to present the Long Island Biennial, a juried exhibition featuring work by artists and filmmakers who live in Nassau or Suffolk County. Show at Heckscher features 52 artists, 13 of whom call the Town of Huntington home. Film presentation at Cinema Arts Centre in July.
Holocaust Memorial And Tolerance Center Welwyn Preserve. 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun.: noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040 ext. 100. www.holocaust-nassau.org. • On display through June 30 is the work of Auschwitz survivor Ludovit Feld. A Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration will be held Sunday, April 15, 1-4 p.m. with special guest Silvia Fishbaum, Feld’s former student and lifetime friend.
Huntington Arts Council Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Art in the Art-trium: 25 Melville Park Road, Melville. Gallery Hours: Monday Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 631-271-8423. www.huntingtonarts.org. • The juried photography show “The Self” is on display through June 25.
Huntington Historical Society Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631427-7045, ext. 401. www.huntingtonhistorical-
LaMantia Gallery 127 Main St., Northport Village. 631-754-8414. www.lamantiagallery.com. • The gallery welcomes back Edward Gordon and introduces Daniel Del Orfano.
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Ripe Art Gallery 67 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-807-5296. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 2-9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www.ripeartgal.com. • Long Island’s “Zen Cubist” Gary Ivan’s work will be displayed this month.
Suffolk Y JCC 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-4629800, ext. 140. Tuesday 1-4 p.m. Admission: $5 per person, $18 per family. Special group programs available. www.suffolkyjcc.org. • The Alan & Helene Rosenberg Jewish Discovery Museum provides hands-on exhibits and programs for children 3-13 years old and their families, classes and camps. Now on exhibit: The Alef Bet of Being a Mensch. “Zye a mensch” is a Yiddish saying that means “be a decent, responsible, caring person,” infusing both the best blessing and the best that an educator can wish for his students.
Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, 12-5 p.m.; closed Mondays except for holiday weeks. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 seniors, students, and $3 children under 12. Museum tour, add $5 per person. 631-854-5555. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. • Arena Players Repertory Theater presents thriller “Accomplice” May 4-27 at the Carriage House Theatre at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday.
Walt Whitman Birthplace 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors/students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240. www.waltwhitman.org.
MUSIC & DANCE The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. www.paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis will perform on May 21 as part of The Paramount Jazz Series.
Looking to earn some community service hours while changing a life? As part of the Friends@Home program, a project of The Ariella's Friendship Circle at the Chai Center in Dix Hills, visit a child with special needs in an environment they are most comfortable: their own homes. Together, bake cookies, play games, create arts and crafts, read books and more. Contact Nati or Sara at 631-351-8672 or fcchaicenter@gmail.com
Helping Runaway Kids Share your ideas and opinions on how Huntington Sanctuary, a program of the Huntington Youth Bureau, can help youth ages 12-21 who run away or who are at risk of running away. The group’s advisory board meets one Thursday a month at 6 p.m. Call 631-2712183.
Eyes For The Blind Suffolk County’s Helen Keller Services is looking for volunteers to visit blind who are homebound to socialize and aid in reading mail, possibly provide transportation. 631-424-0022.
Help American Red Cross The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The Suffolk County Chapter is looking for volunteers to assist in emergency shelters, at fires and natural disasters, with veterans, at community events or at the office. Free trainings provided. 631-924-6700 ext 212.
Seeking Volunteer Advocates The Family Service League’s Ombudservice Program of Suffolk County is seeking volunteers to train as advocates for nursing home, adult home and assisted living facility residents to help insure they receive quality care and their rights are protected. 631-427-3700 ext. 240.
Time For Meals On Wheels Meals On Wheels of Huntington is in need of men and women to be volunteers, who work in teams, delivering midday meals to shut-ins. Two hours required, one day a week. Substitutes also needed to fill in when regular drivers are unavailable. There is also a pressing need for nurses who can volunteer to screen potential clients. Times are flexible. 631-271-5150.
Nursing/Rehab Center Needs Help Our Lady of Consolation, a 450-bed nursing and rehabilitative care center located at 111 Beach Drive in West Islip, is seeking compassionate individuals willing to volunteer their time as transporters, Eucharistic Ministers, office assistants, recreational therapy assistants and spiritual care companions. Volunteers needed seven days a week, days and evenings. Age 14 and older only. 631-5871600, ext. 8223 or 8228.
Be A Day Care Provider Little Flower Day Care Network is recruiting for those interested in becoming registered New York State Child Day Car providers. Must be 18 years or older. Call 631-929-600 ext. 1239 to arrange for an appointment in your home with a day care social worker.
Send us your listings Submissions must be in by 5 p.m. 10 days prior to publication date. Send to Community Calendar at 149 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743, or e-mail to info@longislandernews.com
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Health Fitness Fifty 50+Plus Health Tips For Women You may not realize it, but your lifestyle could be putting you at risk for common health problems that affect women. National Women’s Health Week, observed May 13-19, is a great reminder to brush up on some facts that can help you stay healthy.
Breast Cancer The causes of breast cancer are complicated, but some significant risk factors are preventable. Obesity is one such risk, and even moderate weight loss helps protect you. Cutting down on alcohol will also improve your chances of staying breast cancer-free. It’s impossible to eliminate your risk entirely, but early detection will improve your prognosis. Conduct regular selfbreast examinations and let your doctor know if you detect anything unusual. Follow the National Cancer Institute guidelines and get a mammogram annually when you turn 40.
Toxic Shock Syndrome You may regard Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) as rare, but one in 700 women will experience tampon-related TSS, according to You ARE Loved, a nonprofit working to educate girls and women about the disease. TSS is a bacterial infection characterized by sudden high fever, diarrhea, rash, muscle aches and headache. You can significantly reduce your risk of this life-threatening disease with a trip to the drug store. Historically, tampon use has been linked to half of all TSS cases, so simply switching to a safer product is a terrific safeguard against this disease,” said Dr. Christine Ko, an expert
in women’s health. You likely are familiar with pads, but there are alternatives you may find more convenient. For example, Softcup is a flexible cup worn internally around your cervix. It's hypo-allergenic, latex-free and has never been linked to TSS. There’s an added benefit too: products like Softcup can be worn for up to 12 hours and don’t leave behind the residual fibers and traces of bleach, dioxins and other residues that tampons can. It won’t change your body's natural pH or bacteria levels either, reducing your risk for infections.
Heart Disease Many people think heart disease is an exclusively male risk, but women also need to protect their hearts. While severe chest pain is a symptom often associated with heart disease in men, women need to watch for different signs. Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience neck and shoulder pain, dizziness, fatigue and sweating. You’re never too young to take steps to prevent heart disease, particularly if it runs in your family. You can keep your heart healthier by reducing saturated fat, cholesterol and salt in your diet, and getting regular exercise. While depression and smoking can adversely affect anyone’s heart, The Mayo Clinic reports these risk factors are greater in women. So cut out cigarettes and take steps to treat mental stress right away. Most importantly, learn your risk for common health problems, so you can take steps to improve your chances of staying healthy.
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children with special needs. “It teaches kids with autism and other disabilities lacrosse, and it’s a fun thing for them to do and get closer to other people,” Drew said. “That’s why I thought of putting the lacrosse into this.” Jim Wallace, who founded the Challengers program last year with the backing of Hills Youth Lacrosse and the Suffolk County PAL, said the organization provides valuable social opportunities with real benefits for the children. “It’s created friendships with the kids in the schools where our special education kids have friends on the lacrosse team,” Wallace said. “They get to go to lacrosse games with them, they get to have someone to say ‘hello’ to in the hallway, someone to sit with at lunch, so they’re getting social opportunities through lacrosse that they never had before.” Drew said the bowling event would be the first of many events to support autistic youth in the community. “I’m happy to see so many people care about such a great cause,” he said. “I don’t see this organization being a one-
time event; it should be multiple events in the future. The more donations and support we get, the better for the future.” For more information, visit http://hillsvsautism.org.
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great and don’t treat her any differently. “The actual job itself – being a firefighter – it’s challenging both physically and mentally. It’s very different from my career and I like the balance in my life, hands on stuff and desk work,” she said. Dix Hills Fire Chief Rich Granahan said there are about eight women on the squad and described them as an asset to the community. “I think it opens up the pool of volunteers – gender wise – which adds to our manpower and we’re always looking for anyone who is interested in training and learning and helping the community,” he said. Abensur started off as an EMT and then became a firefighter later. “It wasn’t even something I knew about growing up, and when I was in college a friend of mine was in the fire squad… and that's part of the reason I learned about the volunteer service,” she said. “I thought since this is volunteer service, this is something I wanted to do.” Lisa Fusaro, 33, of South Huntington, felt a similar calling. She grew up with many firefighting men in her family and knew early on this was something she wanted to do. She has been fighting fires for almost 14 years. “I knew I didn’t want to do it as a career, but to give back to my community,” said Fusaro, who is a special education teacher at Elwood-John Glenn High School. “It’s like an adrenaline rush – not that anyone wishes harm on anyone else – but I like that fast-paced type of stuff, so it was there, and I enjoy it a lot.”
Training for female firefighters is the same as for the men. When a firefighter becomes a part of any department in the county, he or she has to attend the Suffolk County Fire Department, a vocational school in Yaphank, and take 26 classes. Upon completion, members go through field training. “I love it. I love firefighting. I feel like I’m a very rounded person because of the different things that I am able to do,” Fusaro said. Mike DePasquale, assistant chief of the Huntington Manor Fire Department, said there are about six women in his department, and they work just as hard as the men do. “They’re treated just the same as men and I think that’s how they want it to be – treated as an equal,” he said. “They are definitely an asset to the department.” Although firefighters are predominantly men, female firefighters date back to the 1800s. According to the U.S. Fire Administration website, Molly Williams, an enslaved African-American who served with the Oceanus Engine Company No. 11 in New York City, was the first woman firefighter in 1815. Other notable women who made their mark in firefighting history are Anne Crawford Allen Holst, who was the first female fire chief at Rhode Island’s Cedar Hill Fire Department in 1931, and Toni McIntosh of the Pittsburgh, Penn. Bureau of Fire, who was the first African-American woman to become a career firefighter in 1976. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, 10,800 out of 301,000 firefighters in the United States in
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2010, or 3.6 percent, were women. Halesite Chief Andy Magerle has been a member of the department for 21 years and has seen females in the department even before he started. Currently there are eight women in his department. “They’re an important part of our organization,” he said. Laura Scicchitano, 27, of Huntington Station began her journey with the Huntington Manor Fire Department over two years ago. “It’s a good feeling to do something that matters to people who share that same interest and have that same drive,” she said. After Scicchitano graduated high school, she was looking into master’s programs and found herself attending a school in Connecticut for fire science with a concentration in arson investigation. After completing a semester, she decided to come back home and volunteer for a local fire department. Besides volunteering her services for Huntington Manor, Scicchitano works part time for the Huntington Fire Department and Halesite Fire Department as a dispatcher. “[My family] couldn’t be prouder,” she said. “No one really in my family does anything like it, so it kind of caught everyone by surprise. It’s not what they expected, but they think it’s the coolest thing ever.” Kuntz is the first person in her family to serve in the fire department. She has a few male friends in nearby departments who enjoyed helping others, and she thought she wanted to do the same. “It was a little intimidating because you don’t know anybody and I didn’t really know what I was getting myself into, but this August it will be three years and it’s awesome,” she said.
Kuntz, who works as an office manager at Merry Maids housecleaning services full time, noted the fire department is like one big family – everyone accepts one another and she’s treated just like one of the guys. “There’s more women joining in my department and it’s nice to see and have someone you can relate to,” she said. “I think more woman realize they don’t have to be the idea of a big, strong, tall fireman but have to be someone who’s willing to help someone on the worst day of their life.”
Obituaries Leo “Lee” Martin Leo E. “Lee” Martin, of Melville, died May 13. He was 90. A proud veteran of World War II Leo “Lee” Martin who served in the Army Air Corps, he is survived by his wife, Lottie S. Martin; daughters, Elaine (Joseph) Matusik and Linda (Steven) Seely; two grandchildren and one greatgrandson. Visitation will be held on May 17 at A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home, 1380 New York Ave., Huntington Station from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth R.C. Church in Melville. Burial is to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
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Lady Colts Sitting Pretty On The Diamond Hills West girls softball squad at top of league with high hopes for playoffs By Jamie Weissman info@longislandernews.com
Half Hollow Hills West’s girls softball team has a lot to be proud of. The Lady Colts have earned a first place standing in League IV with a 15-2 season record. Three years ago, Rob Rizzo began coaching the team with one thing in mind: to have fun. “To be honest with you, we like to have a good time. As long you give it 100 percent, we’ll be happy,” said Rizzo, who coaches alongside assistant coach Bill Mitaritonna. Parent Peter Hughes, whose daughter Morgan Hughes is the team captain, couldn’t agree more with Rizzo’s philosophy. “He teaches them the fundamentals but he ensures they are having a good time. He has created a wonderful environment,” Hughes said. It seems their motto is working. For the last few years, the team has had a consistently excellent record, last year’s amounting to 21-2. “This year they really did a good job,” Rizzo said. Last week, the Lady Colts dominated the diamond. On May 12, they defeated North Babylon 2-1. Krissy Spinelli hit an RBI single to drive in Danielle Cardito in the bottom of the fifth inning, giving the Colts a 2-0 lead. Francesca Casalino, who pitched a three-hitter, sent nine batters back to the dugout with strikeouts. Two days earlier, Hills West took down Deer Park 9-2. Allana Campo (2-for-4) hit a triple and had 3 RBIs. Casalino
Co-captain Francesca Casalino has pitched her to team to the top of League IV. again was the winning pitcher. And on May 8, Hills West shut down Riverhead 3-0. Only four batters got hits off Casalino, who struck out nine. The team’s only losses this year came at the hands of Smithtown West and North Babylon in April. However, the team is not going to let their record go to their heads. “We go out and we don’t think of our record. Whatever team we are playing
that day, we have on our mind,” Rizzo said. Although Rizzo is confident in his team, the players did face a setback at the beginning of the season, but it gave the younger players an opportunity to step up to the plate. “We graduated a lot of girls last year, and this year a lot of the young girls stepped up,” Rizzo said. Their hard work has certainly paid off,
Co-captain and shortstop Morgan Hughes is a leader in the infield. with the girls poised for a top playoff seed and sitting as “probably the third ranked team in Suffolk,” according to Rizzo. Still, they remain focused on the playoffs. “If we do what we are supposed to do and win the games, it will be the league championship,” Rizzo said. The team finished its season on Wednesday. Playoffs begin Friday.
BOYS TENNIS
T-Birds Championship Winners Again? Hills East boys tennis squad looks to defend title after third straight undefeated season By Stephanie DeLuca sdeluca@longislandernews.com
As boys tennis coach Tom Depelteau anticipated, the Half Hollow Hills East Thunderbirds are the top seed in the playoffs. The boys surpassed the first round of playoffs and were expected to play in the second round in Division I today at 4 p.m. “It was our goal to make it to the playoffs and now it’s our goal to win the championship, so we’re only halfway there,” Depelteau said. The coach said the boys are very proud of the accomplishment because they worked hard all season long. The Thunderbirds will be playing the winner of the Southampton/Islip game scheduled for May 16. The winning team was not decided by press time. Depelteau believes Islip and Southampton are fairly evenly matched and anyone could take that game. He
Undefeated T-Birds made it to the playoffs and hoping to win championship game. said Southampton’s Jeremy Dubin is a great singles player, while Islip has one of the best doubles team in the county.
“They’re seeded 16 and 17 and we would be happy to play either,” he said. This is the third year in a row Hills
East has been undefeated. Depelteau said six out of the last seven years, the boys were the championship winners. At their last match of the season on May 1, the boys won their 55th Suffolk County consecutive game, 7-0, against Northport. T-Birds Eric Teplitz and Ross Reiffman defeated Tigers Dan Guo and Eric Dworkin 6-3, 6-2 at second doubles. The boys also won over Commack, 6-1, on April 30. Jeff Cherkin and Kyle Alper defeated Cougars Cory Seltman and Matt Sussman at first doubles, 6-2, 6-1. Out of the 12 Suffolk County players to make it to the All-State tournament, five of them were from Hills East – singles player Zain Ali; seniors Alex Ricciuti and Jeremy Schnapp as well as junior Cherkin and sophomore Alper for the two doubles teams. “If they play up to the level they played up until now it will certainly help them,” the coach said.