Half Hollow Hills Newspaper - May 24, 2012

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Cook: I Didn’t Ask For Favor

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Councilman Gene Cook denied asking a building inspector to keep a missing footing inspection on a garage project at his home quiet.

According to an April 3 memo, written by Senior Building Inspector Richard J. Vacchio and sent to Planning Director Peter Wolpensinger, Cook called Vacchio on April 3 to schedule a foundation inspection for the 1,140 square-foot, detached three-car garage he is building at his Greenlawn home.

However, Vacchio told Cook he did not have a footing inspection, which was required prior to laying a foundation. Cook said Monday approximately a half-dozen employees of his company, Cook Industries, completed the footing and foundation work.

The job took less than two days to complete, he added.

According to Vacchio’s report, Cook asked “if the matter could stay between the two of us.” The building inspector replied that there was no confidentiality. He ordered Cook to stop work on the garage pending an inspection, and told him not to pour the slab.

However, Cook denied asking to keep the inspection issue quiet.

“I don’t believe I said that,” Cook said Monday. “I called him in the morning – I was asking him about the framing, and I had issues with the way it was designed.”

During the conversation, the footing came up, Cook said. He said a licensed engineer had already inspected it.

“He [Vacchio] said, ‘You can’t do anything, stop what you’re doing,’” the councilman recalled.

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Former Met center fielder Mookie Wilson, third from left, with students and staff at West Hollow Middle School on Friday.

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Met’s Visit A Home Run With Kids Retired center fielder Mookie Wilson takes over West Hollow

By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

Known for his speed on the base paths, former New York Met Mookie Wilson stole some time for a visit to West Hollow Middle School on Friday.

Wilson delayed a flight out of town so he could take over principal duties for a few hours that morning.

“I’m a big fan of his,” 12-year-old Andrew Tedesco said, adding he met Wilson last year when he was the Mets’ first base coach.

Assistant Principal Robert Newton said the former center fielder’s visit was part educational visit and part Relay for Life fundraiser.

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Wilson read the school’s morning announcements, offering nuggets of wisdom like never giving up and promoting teamwork.

He brought those messages with him later as he visited different classrooms and interacted with the students. Some asked for autographs, which he obliged, while others threw him questions.

“They asked really good questions,” Newton said. When one student asked Wilson if he was nervous at bat, Wilson told him he was nervous because he cared.

“The biggest thing he tried to get through was to never give up,” 12-yearold Sasha Lopez said.

Megan Feder, also 12, added that the former Met came across as genuinely interested in visiting the school and its students.

While Wilson was at the school, he also signed balls, bats, hats and pictures.

Newton said those items will be raffled off to the students and parents in the upcoming months with proceeds going to Relay for Life, which benefits the American Cancer Society.

“I’ll bet we hit close to $5,000,” the assistant principal said.

The Half Hollow Hills district-wide Relay event will not be held this year, although the West Hollow is holding its own on May 31-June 1 during physical education classes.

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Mike Koehler

Honoring America’s Patriots Remembering their service… With Memorial

Burglar Uses Unlocked Door

Bicker, bicker, bicker… Is it just me, or has our

Day just around the corner and thoughts of charhonorable town board been a little ornery lately? coal briquettes, burgers and hot dogs bouncing Now, you know that I’ll nevthrough everybody’s minds as er turn down a good debate we ceremonially kick off the – airing out lots of different IN THE KNOW summer season, remember opinions makes for better, WITH AUNT ROSIE the real reason we’re having more informed decisions – parades and grilling our hearts out next Monday. As but gang, please don’t slide you might recall, Memorial Day got its start as into mindless fighting. Nothing good will get done “Decoration Day,” an observance that began after that way, and this town deserves your full energy the American Civil War to commemorate Union dedicated to solving problems and making progress. soldiers. By the 20th century, it was applied to all Anyway, I know you’re all better than that. Just refallen veterans of war. There are many in the Town member – get out of line, and I’m going to come of Huntington, so do keep them in mind as you celdown there and force you into a big group hug. ebrate, and give thanks for their sacrifice so that we can enjoy the freedoms that we do today.

Summer Santa… If you’re a businessman engaged in the art of “power buying,” what do you do And then, the deluge… Perhaps I got my hopes when you’ve an entire K-Mart that’s closing down?

For one 77-year-old Kentucky businessman, the up a little bit prematurely. Before I left Friday, the answer was simple – donate it! According to news weather was so lovely, and a beautiful weekend folreports, a fellow named Rankin Paynter was at the lowed. Then I come to on Monday and it looks like store, where he learned that they were offering up milk is falling out of the sky. Anybody got an Ark the entire remaining lot to power buyers. So, he they can lend an old dame in a pinch? did. After he stood on line for six and a half hours as four registers hummed away, he left with a bill Freeze-dried Foodie… So the other day, I tried just under $200,000 and enough stuff to fill two freeze-dried food for the first time that I can rememtrucks, two vans and keep six workers busy loadber – unless somebody snuck it past me once and I ing it all up for the move. Reminiscing on his wasn’t paying attention! First of all, freeze-drying, poverty-stricken upbringing, he gave it all to Clark also known scientifically as lyophilisation, lyophilizaCounty Community Services, an agency that serves tion or cryodesiccation, happens when you dehylow- and middle-income residents. The agency drate perishable foods to preserve them or make says that for the first time, they’ll have enough them easier to move. First, you freeze the stuff, then warm winter jackets to give to all of their clients reduce the surrounding pressure to allow the frozen this season. No wonder they’re calling the guy water in the material to sublimate directly from the “Summer Santa…” solid phase to a gas. So when you’re ready to eat it, just add water and away you go. As you can imagine, the stuff is very popular with hikers because it allows them to carry loads of stuff with them without wor(Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have comrying about spoiling. So, what did I have? A sumptuments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in your ous spread of peas, corn, strawberries, pineapples, neck of the woods, write to me today and let me know pomegranate yogurt and sausage, as a matter of fact. the latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o It wasn’t bad at all! Give it a try sometime and let The Long-Islander, 149 Main Street, Huntington NY me know what you think.

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A Huntington resident called Suffolk County police on May 18 about a reported burglary. The complainant said the front door was unlocked. A laptop, video game system and cash were stolen.

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A Dix Hills resident called Suffolk County police on May 18 about a home burglary. Police determined a basement door was forced open. Jewelry was missing from the home.

Charge It! A Dix Hills resident contacted Suffolk County police about theft tied to a stolen credit card on May 17. The complainant said their wallet was stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in their driveway. One of the cards was used at a Deer Park business.

Motorist: Other Driver Raged A motorist called Suffolk County police about harassment stemming from a possible road rage incident near Melville on May 16. The man was driving westbound on Ruland Road when a vehicle pulled in front of him from a parking lot. The man driving the car in front supposedly got out, yelled at the complainant and banged on a car window.

Cops Charge Queens Man In Store Theft Suffolk police arrested a Queens man on May 16 in connection with a Huntington Station theft. The 44year-old allegedly stole automotive items from a discount department store. He was charged with petit larceny.

That’ll Need New Paint Suffolk police responded to the Huntington LIRR station on May 15 about criminal mischief. The complainant said their 2011 Toyota was keyed while in the parking lot.

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Suffolk police responded to a Melville pharmacy on May 14 about a reported theft. An employee said she had credit cards stolen out of her purse while she was at work. The card was later used in Hempstead.

Victim: He Punched Me In The Face Suffolk police responded to Huntington Station for a reported assault on May 13. The complainant reported being punched in the face by another man. He was taken to Huntington Hospital for treatment.

Rumble In The Streets

“I feel like I’m in the Clarence Birdseye stage of freeze-dried food.”

Suffolk police were dispatched to Huntington Station about an assault on May 12. Police received reports of an altercation between a group of people on 16th Street.

One man went to Huntington Hospital with minor injuries and did not wish to file charges.

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DIX HILLS

Chlorine Could Be Permanent Additive Water expert answers questions about winter incident at House Beautiful Civic meeting Half Hollow Hills photo/Mike Koehler

By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

Used to having award-winning water for years and years, residents in the Dix Hills Water District have noticed a difference now that their water is being chlorinated.

Just ask House Beautiful Civic Association co-President Joel Baden and H2M Water President Dennis Kelleher.

“The limited contact I have with the general public is they don’t like the way the water tastes and would like the district to consider stop adding chlorine to the water,” Kelleher said.

An outside consultant to the water district for 25 years, Kelleher addressed a small crowd during the annual House Beautiful meeting at the Dix Hills branch of the Half Hollow Hills Library on May 17.

He explained how the district uses 17 wells to provide a maximum 33 million gallons of water every day to residents, even though the average day only requires 6.5 million gallons. He mentioned how the district serves a population of 34,350 people, including 8,700 homes.

He even talked about how they added two wells for $1 million a piece back in 2003 and a third storage tank in 2008 to ensure a lack of droughts during summertime.

But the crux of his address was what happened Dec. 27-28, 2011 and everything since.

“We think it was a bad sample location,” Kelleher said.

Regular weekly tests turned up a bad sample, the president said, so they went back to try again. Some of the new samples turned up fine, but others came back positive for bacteria. Kelleher noted that one of the test sites was a public school that had been closed for some time for holiday break.

“That was a bad location. Nobody was in the school for the last 7-10 days so the water just lied there,” Kelleher said. “You want to make sure you get fresh water.”

What happened next, Kelleher added, was that the New York State Department of Health “took it to the extreme” by ordering a boil water alert until Jan. 1, 2012.

New York State Sanitary Code requires chlorination to disinfect all public water.

However, a waiver is available. The Dix Hills Water District had a waiver permitting them not to use chlorine from the 1950s to 2007.

They didn’t lose the waiver in 2001 when something entered an elevated

H2M Water President Dennis Kelleher answers questions about chlorine in the Dix Hills Water District. storage tank and contaminated the system, but they did in 2007 when a water main was accidentally broken in a school field filled with geese. Bacteria infiltrated the system and required 18 months of chlorination and lots of promises from the water district before their waiver was returned.

When the 2011 incident occurred, the district’s waiver was once again pulled.

They’ll need to chlorinate for at least a year before they can try to get the waiver back, but the consultant admitted it’s not likely.

“My hopes are not high we’ll get the waiver back,” he said. “We think we’ll have a battle on our hands.”

Kelleher also told the crowd at last week’s meeting that Dix Hills and the Greenlawn Water District were the only remaining districts on Long Island with waivers. Neither has a waiver now. While Suffolk theoretically allows them, Nassau County pulled their waivers, citing safety concerns after Sept. 11, 2001.

Although residents largely understand the predicament the district is in, Baden said, the difference is obvious.

“The water is the same run of the mill in the other districts. We used to be the standout because we had a refreshing taste,” he said. “I would never say the water is unpalatable; it just doesn’t have the brisk, fresh taste.”

Dix Hills fell short this month in a water taste test they typically dominate in. Suffolk County Water Authority claimed this year’s title as best tasting water instead.

Back at home, the civic leader ac-

knowledged chlorinated water isn’t likely to make people move out of district, even if the waiver is forever gone.

“I think people will be unhappy we lost it,” Baden said, adding they will fight to regain their waiver come December.

DIX HILLS

Civic Alert System Coming When the water was reportedly contaminated in Dix Hills, a Town of Huntington-contracted phone system failed.

That was a wakeup call for some community members.

House Beautiful Civic Association is in the early steps of forming its own community alert system.

Co-President Joel Baden said the system is designed to be used to send emails about community events, civic concerns, election reminders and emergency alerts.

After a big mailing in the beginning of May, Baden said a few hundred people had signed up for the system. Only five percent, he added, elected only to get emergency alerts.

“It’s growing every day,” he said.

To join the mailing list, send an email

to alerts@housebeautiful.org.

Back in December 2011, Swiftreach was expected to use a reverse 911 system to call Dix Hills Water District customers about the reported contaminated test samples and boil water alert.

But the system was never enabled to only call Dix Hills denizens and the Swiftreach employee who could help was away for the holidays. The town opted to disperse fliers instead, which took longer and reportedly missed several people.

Since then, Swiftreach has worked with the town to define the boundaries of the Dix Hills Water District and performed a successful test of the phone system.

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DIX HILLS

Saks Named 16th LD’s ‘Woman Of Distinction’ Former House Beautiful Civic Association President Sheila Saks was completely oblivious when Co-President Joel Baden abruptly paused a serious discussion about water during their annual meeting Friday.

Baden had been keeping Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (D-Dix Hills)

out of sight until he could interrupt the meeting.

Stern’s purpose? To present Saks with the Suffolk County District 16 Woman of Distinction award for 2012.

The award was established to honor women from each legislative district who serve in their community

Sheila Saks and her family pose with Suffolk Legislator Steve Stern after receiving her award.

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DIX HILLS

‘We Can Be Whoever And Do Whatever’ Five Towns top students encourage grads to embrace future during 38th commencement Photos by Island Photography

By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

Surrounded by 210 others wearing caps and gowns, the valedictorian of Five Towns College’s Class of 2012 admitted he was terrified of the vast unknown the future held for him.

“I want to be honest with you all for a moment. Between you and me, I’m scared stiff about the future,” Daniel Pfeifer said. “I’m sure there’s a bunch of you out there who are feeling the same way right now but I’m here saying to you that it’s perfectly normal.”

Held in the Eugene Orloff Auditorium on May 19, 211 Five Towns students officially became graduates during the school’s 38th annual commencement exercise. The list included Pfeifer, salutatorian Kaitlin Carr and 180 others receiving bachelor’s degrees.

A Port Jefferson native, Pfeifer and some of his students will continue to work in film through their independent production company, Thursday Shoots Productions. But others may not know what the future will bring he said, and that’s just fine.

“With the tools and professional knowhow instructed to us here, nothing stands in your way from becoming the next big ‘thing’ in you industry,” the valedictorian added.

Carr, who focused on business and music during her years at Five Towns, already knows she’s going to work for VEVO – a partnership between Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment. But like her classmate, she encouraged the other graduates to embrace the “limitless” possibilities in front of them.

“At this moment, our lives are truly blank canvases, to do with whatever we want… we can be whoever and do whatever,” she said.

Five Towns also bestowed a pair of honorary doctorate degrees. Richard Hayman began his career in music as a harmonica player in 1938, but found himself composing and arranging for Hollywood movie studios. Later becoming the music director for Time-Mainstream Records, Hayman has since become one of America’s favorite Pops conductors.

Barbara Siman has spent her life in theater. She began by training with George Balanchine and Alvin Ailey. In the years since, Siman has acted, written, directed and choreographed a wide

Five Towns Summer Pops Director Dean Karahalis earned the Presidential Award for Outstanding Musical Achievement and Educational Service.

2008 graduate Chrisette Michele Payne earned the Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Valedictorian Daniel Pfeifer variety of shows on Broadway, in London and everywhere in between.

In addition to diplomas, several awards were presented during the commencement ceremony. Professor Jill Miller-Thorn, Five Towns’ director of Music Graduate Studies, received the Lorraine Kleinman Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching. Dean of Students Jerry Cohen received the Presidential Award for Distinguished Service, while 2008 grad Chrisette Michele Payne earned the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Professor Sol Negrin received the Presidential Award for Outstanding Film Achievement and Educational Service, and Five Towns Summer Pops director Dean Karahalis earned the Presidential Award for Outstanding Musical Achievement and Educational Service.

Salutatorian Kaitlin Carr

HALF HOLLOW HILLS

Hills School Budget Approved, Trustees Re-Elected

By Stephanie DeLuca sdeluca@longislandernews.com

Despite turnout concerns, over 2,000 residents submitted their ballots and approved of a $222 million plan for the Half Hollow School District.

Residents voted in favor of the $221,918,299 budget by a margin of 1573-710. “[Turnout] was slightly lower this year, but considering there was an uncontested race, it was a pretty good turnout,” said Anne Marie Marrone Caliendo, assistant superintendent for finance and facilities.

Marrone Caliendo noted voter turnout is usually between 2,200 and 2,800. This

year’s turnout was slightly less than the previous year.

School board Trustees Frank Grimaldi and James Ptucha ran unopposed and were re-elected to their seats. Grimaldi received 1,743 votes and Ptucha earned 1,622. Each will serve three-year terms.

Half Hollow Hills did not pierce the New York State mandated 2-percent taxlevy cap. The budget carries a 2.75 percent increase and a 2.33 tax levy tax hike.

“We’re delighted [it passed],” Marrone Caliendo said. “We received an overwhelmingly positive response from the community… we started the process early and over the last two months we were out there on a consistent basis.”

Approximately 80 percent of the budget represents salary and benefits. Forty-one percent is for the teachers and administrators, 14 percent goes to civil service staff and 25 percent is for employee benefits. The remaining 20 percent is for equipment and supplies.

Although Hills’ state aid increased by approximately $900,000 from last year, $9 million in cuts were required across all areas. Thirty-five teachers will be excessed in the upcoming school year, 14 of which will come from the elementary level due to declining enrollment. Twentysix other staff members will be eliminated as well, including a dean position at

Hills East, psychologist at Candlewood, 10 paraprofessionals, a custodial position, four clerical positions and a transportation position.

To save the board $1,260,000, they voted in favor of a hard salary freeze for administrators in January for the 20122013 and 2013-2014 school years. They also agreed that no administrator positions will be eliminated over the course of two years.

The printed district calendar will also be eliminated, as well as advertising in newspapers, the combined middle school musical, student supplies at the elementary level and a few BOCES programs.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Weight Loss Contest Winner Backs Project HOPE Half Hollow Hills photo / Danny Schrafel

Town Attorney John Leo shed more than 35 pounds to win $1,500 in a Biggest Loser-styled contest – and donated his prize to Project HOPE.

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Town Attorney John Leo was “the biggest loser” in a recent contest, and for his waistline and St. Hugh’s Project H.O.P.E., that’s a wonderful thing.

Leo was one of 25 to enter a “Biggest Loser” weight loss challenge, organized

by Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, which started in mid-January. After winning the pre-summer battle of the bulge, Leo will take the $1,500 he won and donate it all to Project HOPE. Leo joined the contest because for two reasons – first, “I needed to lose weight.”

He also saw an opportunity to give back if he won. Each entrant paid $120, of which $20 was earmarked the annual Run For H.O.P.E. in March. Midway, the group donated $500.

“I’m a parishioner of St. Hugh’s, a trustee of the church, but the reason I do it is because they have a couple of different things [to feed the hungry],” Leo said.

The ultimate winner was determined by the total percentage of weight each participant lost. With the simple but not always easy goal of losing weight and getting in better shape, Leo, who started the contest at 255 pounds, slimmed down to less than 220, a 14-percent weight loss that put him ahead of Cuthbertson and Special Assistant Town Attorney Jim Matthews, who finished in the 12-percent range.

But as it turned out, the biggest winner would be Project H.O.P.E. Leo said Monday he is donating his $1,500 cash prize to the group, netting them a total of

$2,000 from the competition.

Founded in 2004, Project H.O.P.E. is a community ministry at St. Hugh of Lincoln R.C. Church in Huntington Station, which was launched to feed Huntington Station’s needy from November through April. Volunteers prepare food on weekends and deliver hot meals to approximately 80-100 people three days a week.

The ministry expanded its efforts in 2007 by launching bi-monthly Sunday Suppers for needy Huntington families.

Leo said he achieved his weight loss with incremental lifestyle changes. He rededicated himself to exercise, walking and biking throughout the day and mixing up his routine as not to get bored with exercise. When mealtime came, Leo cut his starch consumption and ate more fruits and vegetables. True to his Italian roots, Sunday pasta and meatballs remain a family tradition, but instead of eating the leftovers, he sticks to one pasta meal a week. He snacked on fruits, unsalted nuts and vegetables throughout the day and gave up his Diet Coke habit.

Now 35 pounds slimmer, Leo said he feels a difference.

“When I used to walk a long time, my ankles used to hurt. My ankles don’t hurt now… especially my right ankle,” he said.

By following a Weight Watchers regimen and exercising more, Cuthbertson lost 24 pounds; good for 12 percent of his starting 196-pound weight. The councilman said the event stoked his competitive juices and the challenge will likely return.

“Next year, I’m going to win – but I’ve got to go put some weight on,” he quipped.

MELVILLE

Zone Change Hearing For Senior Apartments Huntington’s Town Board was scheduled to hold a long-anticipated hearing Tuesday evening to consider a zoning change on Deshon Drive in Melville, which would clear

another hurdle in creating Sweet Hollow Park and a new house of worship for the BAPS. Visit www.longislandernews.com for the full report.

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MELVILLE

90-Year-Old Veteran, Photographer Honored Law firm awards proclamation to Phil Stanziola during Armed Forces Day celebration Half Hollow Hills photo / Stephanie DeLuca

By Stephanie DeLuca sdeluca@longislandernews.com

When Phil Stanziola was a young boy in the 1930s, life was tough, but he and his family never complained.

“We never used the word ‘poor,’” he said. “My two brothers were in the service, so I decided to go too.”

While serving two years in the U.S. Air Force, primarily in New Guinea, Stanziola’s job was to keep track of the planes that took off and arrived safely. Like many other returning soldiers, he said that he wanted to forget that point in his life. However, now he is proud of having served his country.

The 90-year-old veteran from Baldwin was overwhelmed with joy as he was honored at an Armed Forces Day event on May 19 at Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation, where family and friends came to support him and 21 others. The event was sponsored by Melville-based elder law firm Genser Dubow Genser and Cona.

“It is such an honor,” Stanziola said.

“I’m so excited.”

Stanziola was born in Brooklyn and spent 50 years in the newspaper business, where he started off as a copy boy at 18 years old. He eventually moved on to be a press photographer.

He loved photographing the many historical events he experienced. In his wallet is a picture of him sitting and laughing with Marilyn Monroe, which was tak-

Phil Stanziola’s family supports the 90-year-old vet as he was honored at Genser Dubow Genser and Cona’s May 19 event at Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation. en in 1953. His last job was at the Daily News until he retired in 1991.

Stanziola has been married to his wife for nearly 65 years. They have three daughters, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He shared his secret to having a successful marriage.

“You have to be happy a lot. Be active,” he said. “When I was 80 years old I

bowled a 300 game. What we do is, we bowl Thursdays and we’ll be bowling in the summer league… We don’t want to sit home and watch television.”

Jennifer Cona, managing partner of Genser Dubow Genser and Cona (GDGC), said they do anything they can to help out the senior population.

“We held fundraiser events, help make

crafts, hand out flowers on Mother’s Day, play games like bingo, play scrabble and will do anything help the seniors,” she said, adding that she thinks it’s important for the younger generation to respect and honor veterans.

This is the third year GDGC held an event to honor the veterans in the nursing home. Melissa Negrin Wiener, partner at GDGC, said every year it keeps getting better and better.

“We work with a lot of veterans in our office but I feel very strongly that our younger generation doesn’t understand and appreciate enough what goes on with the veterans who are fighting for our country,” she said. “So we like to bring in the younger generation and get everybody together to show appreciation to our veterans.”

Kicking off the celebration was the Color Guard from the Islip Terrace Cub Scout Pack 327 who led the crowd in the national anthem, “You’re A Grand Old Flag” and “God Bless America.”

In addition to paying tribute to Stanziola, GDGC honored 21 veterans who reside at the Huntington Hills facility: William Adams, Robert Bartels, Alvin Berkowitz, John Calabrese, Frank Giacola, Alfred Greenfield, Florenio Guzman, Vincent Iacopelli, Salvatore Impellizzeri, Jerry Jordan, James Maddalena, William Murray, Charles Rizzi, Benjamin Saporta, Jack Tayne, Ruth Turzyn, Edward Weglarz, James White and Robert Zontini.

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SOUTH HUNTINGTON

Friar Raises Money For Wounded Vet St. Anthony’s senior, volunteers raise over $10,000 for Building Homes for Heroes

Many residents came out to the 5K run to raise money to renovate U.S. Marine First Lieutenant James Byler’s home.

By Stephanie DeLuca sdeluca@longislandernews.com

Hundred of residents laced up their sneakers on Sunday to support U.S. Marine First Lieutenant James Byler at St. Anthony’s High School’s 5K charity run.

High school senior and event organizer John Feinberg said the final amount totaled to over $10,000 for Building Homes for Heroes, a nonprofit that provides individuals, corporations and others with an opportunity to help severely wounded and disabled veterans.

For his first charity, Feinberg was pleased with the overall results.

“At the event, we had raffles, we had food, we had music. It turned out very well,” Feinberg said. “I was concerned because the weather wasn’t so nice the week before but it was absolutely beautiful. I’m so happy it turned out well.”

Byler, 26, who graduated from Huntington High School, was severely injured and lost both legs and two fingers in 2010 after stepping on an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. He is currently in active duty but will be re-

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Levers To Computers School districts prefer old voting machines

By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

Results from the May 15 school budget and board votes throughout the Town of Huntington were largely predictable. For some districts, the biggest source of contention from the elections came from the voting itself.

Huntington’s eight school districts were

divided in how voters cast their ballot.

Some use old-fashioned lever machines while others employ new optical scanning machines. Of the five districts that responded to Long Islander Newspapers, all clearly preferred the lever machines even if they were not used.

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Principal Bro. Gary Cregan and Assistant Principal Bro. Joshua DiMauro with senior John Feinberg and James Byler. turning home next month. The money raised will be used to renovate Byler’s home to make it handicap accessible.

Matt Rebolini, a 17-year-old junior at Walt Whitman High School, won the race in 17 minutes, 11.8 seconds.

“Everyone was shocked,” Feinberg said. The St. Anthony’s senior was speaking with Byler over the course of the last few months via text about the charity run. It wasn’t until an Islander

game in March where they met face-toface.

As the president of the high school’s Support Our Troops club, Feinberg decided to host a 5K charity run to raise funds for the renovations on Byler’s home.

“The volunteers were amazing. They showed up, did their job, and everything worked out perfectly… It’s great to see the community support James Byler and all armed forces,” Feinberg said.

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Win, Win, Win A hearing scheduled for Tuesday evening opers.

– after this newspaper went to press – was We admit to prior skepticism. On the to consider a zoning change to allow for the surface, increasing density on one parcel in construction of a senior housing develop- exchange for open space on another seems ment on Deshon Drive in Melville. But it to go against the very principles of land use was about much more than that. policy. In fact, transfer of development If approved, the project would also in- rights is part of town policy, and, where clude space for a new house of worship for wisely used, it can create great opportunithe BAPS church, and thereby ties. In this case, needed housclear the way for former Meyers EDITORIAL ing for seniors would be built Farm property which the BAPS with little impact on its near-inowns to be purchased by the Town of dustrial neighbors, parkland would be creHuntington for parkland. ated in a part of town that is lacking in The deal hinges on a planning tool rarely recreational facilities and followers of the used in the Town of Huntington involving BAPS religion will finally be able to build a the transfer of development rights from temple to serve their community. one parcel of land to another. In this case, A complex deal with many moving parts, the development potential of the Meyer’s this is a win-win for the community. It is Farm property will be transferred to the also an example of how when carefully Deshon Road site. That will allow a greater thought out and executed, a transfer of dedensity level to make the senior housing velopment rights can make the impossible project economically viable for the devel- happen and result in a win for all.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Why I Serve DEAR EDITOR: Last week, I was re-elected as a school board trustee for the South Huntington Union Free School District.

In these horrific economic times, school board trustees are regularly asked why we would want “that job.” Friends and family often point out that “that job” can be at times thankless, difficult and emotionally taxing. The pressure to “get it right” coupled with the complexity of public education finance laws and regulations, always weighs heavily when doing “that job.” And both the understandable frustration and the unfair criticism directed at us by our fellow residents as we defend our public education system in South Huntington, make “that job” to others seem thankless.

Yet I am honored to serve the South Huntington School District as a school board trustee for another three years. Why? I want to continue to lead my community in the battle to defend public school educa-

tion on Long Island.

I want to continue to protect the interests of all children in South Huntington schools, whether they are honors students, typical students or students with special needs.

I want to continue to speak for those who cannot always give voice to their issues or concerns, be they burdened by poverty, by language barrier, by schedule or by fear.

I want to continue to protect the interests of the tax payers of South Huntington who are overburdened by an inequitable school tax system that treats Long Island as a “piggy bank” for the rest of the State of New York.

I want to continue to lend my voice, my reason and my judgment as we enter a new era with the transition from the tenure of out current outstanding Superintendent Tom Shea to the leadership of what I predict will be his outstanding successor.

I want to continue to support Jim Kaden, the brilliant and selfless president of the South Huntington school board whose leadership in-

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spires those who serve as board trustees to think more clearly, more deeply and more broadly.

I want to continue to collaborate with Dennis Callahan, the president of the South Huntington Teacher's Association, and the leaders of our other unions, as we continue to find intelligent solutions to the difficult issues that our times and our state legislators have hoisted upon us.

I want to continue to work with PTA Council President Laura Carey, whose transformative and thoughtful leadership has provided a balanced voice for the parents of South Huntington.

Lastly, I want to continue to honor my pledge to the community, made three years ago, to state clearly and rationally, my reasons for votes rendered, opinions offered and suggestions made.

So, despite the many stressful hours away from my family, my friends, and my clients, I am honored to again have “that (wonderful) job.”

ED NITKEWICZ

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Thank You, South Huntington DEAR EDITOR: I would like to express my profound appreciation to the South Huntington school community for the overwhelming support in passing the 20122013 school budget. We are especially pleased to have it pass by a two-thirds majority in such difficult economic times. This is truly a vote of confidence—in our board of education, in our school system, and, most importantly, in our students.

This budget will enable the district to continue to provide exceptional services and to ensure a top-quality education for our children. The success of our schools—evident in the many shining achievements of our students—is a direct result of the collaborative relationship between students, parents, community members, teachers, administrators, and board members. The South Huntington PTA, the Wildcat Booster Club, the Band Parents, and SEPTA are just a few of the many groups who understand that when we work together, we can accomplish great things, and our children

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Many in our community are facing difficult economic times.

Please know that your administration and Board of Education worked very hard to keep the tax increase to the barest minimum within the new 2-percent tax levy cap. The process of working on the 2013-2014 budget begins right away. Your board of education will continue to tighten every aspect of the district's budget, scrutinize every expense, and continually work to improve the efficiency of our administration.

Please know that, as always, you have an open invitation to share your concerns with us by attending board meetings or by writing or calling us directly.

We welcome and encourage your input. In addition, we will continue to keep you updated about the successes and accomplishments that South Huntington children are achieving with your support.

Once again, please accept our sincere thanks for all you do to support education in South Huntington.

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Steve Guttenberg, Long Islander and famed actor from the hit 1982 film “Diner,” will head to the Cinema Arts Centre on June 6 to screen the iconic flick and sign copies of his new autobiography.

The event coincides with the 30th anniversary of “Diner.” The ’80s cult classic directed by Barry Levinson jumpstarted the careers of not only Guttenberg, but other famed actors including Kevin Bacon and Mickey Rourke. It tells the tale of five high school friends in Baltimore and their struggles and paths to becoming adults, all while they congregate at their local diner.

“Pulling that anniversary together with Steve's new wonderfully readable memoir made perfect sense to the Cinema Arts Centre,” said Jud Newborn, the arts centre’s special projects curator, who organized the screening.

Newborn will interview Guttenberg during an audience Q&A, after which the actor will sign “The Gut-

tenberg Bible.”

In his autobiography, Guttenberg illustrates his life as a teenager attending Plainedge High School in North Massapequa, climbing his way up in Hollywood and teaching himself to get around the shark tank of show business. The highs and lows of his life are all handled in a fast-paced and comical way.

“It's a very warm and human memoir… especially for us Long Islanders,” Newborn said. “His book makes clear that Long Island holds a special place in his heart.”

This will be Guttenberg's first appearance at the Cinema Arts Centre. He will be joining a number of celebrities who have come to the centre to show their films and documentaries, like Christopher Plummer and Ang Lee. Aside from his acting, Guttenberg maintains ties in Long Island through his charity work. He supports Plainedge High School events and visits often. His involvement in the charity “Sight for Students” helps underprivileged children with sight problems and provides them with glasses. It has helped over 50,000 children.

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In the 1981 movie “Diner” are, from left: Tim Daly, Mickey Rourke, Daniel Stern, Kevin Bacon, Steve Guttenberg and Paul Reiser. Guttenberg will screen the movie June 6 in Huntington.

Huntington. The screening starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for the public. Visit www.CinemaArtsCentre.org or call 1-800-838-3006.

MUSIC

Listening To Music An Oasis For Seniors

By Stephanie DeLuca sdeluca@longislandernews.com

Music affects people’s moods in one way or another. Just ask Dan Cohen, executive director of nonprofit organization Music and Memory, who brought iPods to nursing homes to help the elderly and will present his latest findings during Central Presbyterian Church’s Senior Fest event on May 30 in Huntington village.

It was six years ago when Cohen started hearing stories about how iPods have a positive effect on others. He wondered if that were true for people in

nursing homes.

“I’m a social worker by training and I’m into technology. I hear on the radio one day that iPods are ubiquitous – it’s everywhere,” he said. “I did an internet search using iPods and nursing homes as keywords and I found there were 16,000 nursing homes in the U.S. and none of them were using iPods.”

Cohen also heard that music may have a positive effect on patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. He then spoke with Dr. Concetta Tomaino, executive director of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function in New York City, about using music as a means to

treat neurological diseases.

After doing some research, he found the two are connected and created a program for individuals at nursing homes.

Cohen’s first stop was A. Holly Paterson Extended Care Facility in Uniondale, a nursing facility that’s affiliated with North Shore/LIJ Health Systems, where he presented his music and memory programs to patients with dementia.

During his first visit, he brought his laptop and a few iPods. He found that the music stimulated the mood of those who were battling depression.

“When we create our iPod, we pick out songs. There are 150 songs and in turn it

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‘Senior Fest’ Aims To Educate Church to host day-long event with exhibits and resources

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The Central Presbyterian Church is taking care of local seniors by hosting its first annual Senior Fest 2012.

“Out goal is to help empower seniors and kind of get them to enjoy their senior season a little more,” said the church’s pastor, David Aldridge.

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 30 at 240 Main St. in Huntington village, residents will have the opportunity to learn about various topics to improve senior life. Topics such as Elder Care Law, fall prevention, acupuncture for seniors, care for those who are homebound, nursing homecare and rehabilitation, and senior fitness and dance will be discussed.

“[We’re] going to be jammed with 27 exhibits,” said Aldridge. “It’s going to be fun and an opportunity for seniors and caregivers to come out, learn and get information.”

Many speakers will also be making presentations. Dan Cohen, an executive director of nonprofit organization Music and Memory, will be presenting his program, “Improving Quality of Life with Personalized Music.” He will be speaking on how music positively impacts seniors in nursing homes.

Rosemarie Davidson, owner and CEO of Caring Transitions, will make a presentation about how to clean out the home and decide what is trash and what is treasure. Private counseling will be available to anyone with questions or concerns.

Attorney Brian Tully, who works at The Elder Law and Estate Planning Law Office, will be speaking about Medicaid. Aldridge said it will ease the stress on seniors and their caregivers financially.

Light refreshments will also be provided and prizes will be given away. The event is free for the community.

Aldridge said they’re doing this for the community because he sees that more and more seniors are unaware of the resources that are available for them.

“It’s enriching to the people who need information. We’re not young and we have a lot of seniors [at the church],” the pastor said. “So we’re doing it for them. It’s a love your neighbor thing.”

For more information call the Central Presbyterian Church at 631-421-3663.

helps them to reduce depression and be more calm if they’re anxious,” he said.

Cohen received financial support from the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation in Manhattan and expanded his music and memory program in 2008 to 200 residents at four nursing homes.

Cohen found that upbeat and energetic music benefits most with people with Parkinson’s disease. One woman who suffered from the disease showed dramatic improvements while listening to music that has 90 beats per minute.

In Tomaino’s research, he exposed patients that had mid- to late-Alzheimer’s disease to live music three times a week, for 10 months. The results showed that these individuals scored 50-percent higher on cognitive exams. Neurologists also couldn’t tell just by looking at the patients that they had Alzheimer’s disease since they looked more engaging and alert.

“In terms of Alzheimer’s, the people who no longer can recognize their family members or they stopped speaking a few months ago… They hear music from their youth [and] it becomes an oasis,” Cohen said. “They sing the words to the songs to almost perfect rhythm.”

Cohen will present his program “Improving Quality of Life with Personalized Music” at the Senior Fest around 10 a.m.

“I’m going to be showing the video that I have and talking about the whole process and what it means and how people can do it themselves,” he said.

Cohen said the cost of purchasing iPods is what is preventing nursing homes from using the program, so he started a drive to collect iPods throughout Long Island. Anyone can donate a used iPod to the Music and Memory nonprofit organization by mailing them to: Music and Memory Donations, 142 Emory Road, Mineola, NY 11501.

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In The Business Of Self-Reliance Huntington Businesses

By Stephanie DeLuca sdeluca@longislandernews.com

Who would have thought corn could be a snack just like a bag of chips? Just ask new business owner Lee Keil, who recently opened her first self-reliant and sustainability store New York Thrives.

The bright yellow building at 1028A Park Ave. in Huntington, formerly the Park Avenue Nursery office, is just as vibrant as the owner’s personality. Keil sells an array of items for individuals who want to be self-reliant – including Thrive freeze-dried food.

The Huntington resident said in today’s health conscious environment, it’s nice to be able to have something that doesn’t have sodium and BHT (Butylated hydroxytoluene) – a chemical used as a food additive. In addition, customers can keep the freeze-dried food in their pantry until they need it. She noted the shelf life of freeze-dried food is 10 years unopened and one year opened.

Thrive sells everything from fruits like strawberries, bananas and pineapples and vegetables such as broccoli, peas and zucchini; to meats such as sausage,

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chicken and turkey. Some items can be cooked in hot water, but others can be eaten straight from the can.

“I’m trying to change the perception of people about all this stuff,” Keil said.

“It’s already cooked, it’s already prepared, its convenient, you pour out what you want, and it doesn’t have any extra preservatives.”

Her daughter Kat Easop, who will be helping Keil during the summer, brings the food to college and said it’s a hit with her friends.

The business owner said she feels at this point she can relate to Clarence Birdseye, the founder of frozen foods.

“People would say [to Birdseye], ‘Who needs to eat all these frozen foods since we have all this fresh food?’ and now everyone uses frozen foods to some extent, and that’s all because of Birdseye and they all scoffed at him,” she said. “I feel like I’m in the Clarence Birdseye stage of freeze-dried food.”

Besides freeze-dried food, Keil sells many other self-sufficient and eco-friendly items. The owner divided the store into its own “departments” – customers can visit the gardening department for plants, books and tools, for example. She even sells hydroponic plants, where she grows the plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil.

“When we think about growing fresh food in the summertime but through artificial lighting and nutrient solution we can grow food all year round,” Keil said.

“It’s not all about eating fresh food only this time of year.”

New York Thrives owner Lee Keil sells many self-sufficient supplies at her new store. Her daughter Kat Easop will be helping out with the business during the summer.

Any experienced or novice beekeeper can stop by the beekeeping department to get materials they need. There’s a chicken department that contains feed and pellets. Keil recently started beekeeping and will soon have her own chicken coop.

She also created a camping preparedness department and sells a rain barrel that captures water to use for plants, a pantry organizer and a sun-oven stove that heats up to 350 degrees. To protect the environment, Keil sells an item called LifeBox. Residents can purchase the box to ship items and once they’re finished using the box they can plant it and the box will grow into a tree.

Keil will have a variety of events in the upcoming months for the community.

Her next event entitled “What You Need to Put in Your Emergency Grab and Go Bag” will be held on May 25 at 7:30 p.m.

For a list of events, visit newyorkthrives.com.

The owner said she wanted to create a store to have something for everyone.

“I felt between the used recycled furniture and décor items and gardening, there was something for at least someone so say, ‘That’s kind of interesting. Maybe I’ll go back,’” she said.

The store is only open Thursday through Sunday but will be open more often in the near future.

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With Memorial Day just around the corner, many people start turning to a common thread – what are we throwing on the grill this weekend?

With burgers on lots of people’s minds, we decided to highlight a new player on Huntington’s burger scene.

Jake’s Wayback Burgers got its start in 1991 as Jake’s Hamburgers, located in Newark, Del. on Route 273. Over the years, the restaurants expanded and gained a reputation for its fresh, juicy burgers and made-to-order milkshakes.

Jake’s changed its name in 2010 to “Jake’s Wayback Burgers,” a response to boutique burger chains from celebrity chefs and premium burgers at fast-food joints, which the Jake’s crew derides as “larger versions of their frozen ‘hockeypuck’ burgers, mass-produced and shucked at customers from heat lamps.”

The name change was a friendly reminder to customers, and a challenge to the competition – you can get a better burger at Jake’s, made to order, just like they did it way back when.

The new name also brought a new look, which is on display at their East Northport location in the Elwood Shopping Center. With dark gray tiles, plenty of wood trim, plush stools and red “barn board” interior with white and stainless

junior burger.

The skin-on French fries at Jake’s are crispy on the outside with plenty of soft, warm potato on the inside. You can also mix it up and get homemade kettle potato chips, which come in original salt flavor and a new addictive Maui onion flavor.

While the whole menu fits on a sheet of paper, there’s plenty of change to be had.

Each month brings featured sandwiches and milkshakes – for May, that’s the Buffalo Bleu burger, a spicy, juicy fried chicken sandwich that brings just the right amount of heat. For the shake, the featured creation is a Raspberry Shake, thick, fruity and creamy, served in an icechilled metal cup.

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Some of the delicious fare at Jake’s Wayback Burgers, including a two-patty Jake Cheeseburger; skin-on French fries and addicting Maui Onion chips. steel trim, the look aims to evoke the classic American roadside burger stop.

Paired with the old-school pictures of burger joints of yore and some classic radio cuts, we think it works pretty well.

Nothing on the menu, even the Big Jake triple-patty burger, is going to set

you back more than $7. We had a basic Jake Cheeseburger, two beef patties on a soft, fluffy bun, loaded up with your choice of 11 condiments and fresh toppings. You’ll pay more for mushrooms, chili and/or bacon as you see fit.

Want a single patty? Just get the

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As we celebrate our first year in Huntington Village we would like to thank the many new friends and loyal customers who have made us feel welcome, and paid us the highest compliment by returning again and again.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NERAKI: Neraki Greek Mediterranean Grill is proving that time flies when you’re eating well. Seems like just yesterday this welcome addition to Huntington village’s thriving restaurant scene opened its doors, but it’s been a year almost to the day. Owners Alex and Olga Moschos have built a loyal following by following a simple formula. We won’t give away trade secrets but will tell you that the freshest seafood, simply cooked and a welcoming atmosphere seem to be the secret of their success. Raise a glass and wish them happiness, health and many years of prosperity.

SUMMER AT PRIME: Summer unofficially got under way with the first sunshiny day at harbor front hotspot Prime – An American Kitchen and Bar (117 New York Ave., Huntington 631-385-1515 www.restaurantprime.com). With Memorial Day weekend, it becomes official.

Just choose your day and there’s something happening. Friday nights it’s halfprice sushi and live acoustic music from 4:30-7:30 p.m. On May 25, Peter Mazzeo performs. On Saturdays, you can call Prime Margaritaville thanks to half-price margaritas at the Cabana Bar from 3-5 p.m. and the Young Rebel Goombas, a Jimmy Buffet-style “trop rock” band, from 3-7 p.m. Sundays in summer, the jazz brunch features music by a jazz trio and brunch menu from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. If that’s too early in the day for you, Prime offers Calypso Sunday, featuring the Therapy Band, a three-piece steel drum reggae band, from 4-8 p.m. And finally, there’s Movie Night on Mondays, opening May 25 with a showing of “Billy Madison” beginning at 8:30 p.m. And then it’s just a few more days until Friday rolls around again!

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LOSTER DEAL: Who doesn’t love lobster?

Driving on Commack Road this week we passed a sign that should have been causing traffic jams: “Three-pound lobster dinner, $39.95.” The Foodies didn’t have time to stop, but you can be sure we’ll be heading over to Catfish Annie’s (116 Commack Rd., Commack 631-499-5131 www.catfishannies.com) for that deal.

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HOSPITALITY BALL: The Long Island Hospitality Ball will honor Huntington’s Larry Greco, a founding member of the Bartenders’ Ball (LI Hospitality Ball’s forerunner) and legend in the restaurant industry. The owner of Uncle Sam’s nightclub in Levittown, Greco and his brother Charlie operated some of New York’s premier nightspots including New York, New York; Bond’s; and The Underground. In 1979, the Greco brothers opened The Malibu Beach Club in Lido Beach, famous for hosting such acts as Billy Joel, U2, Joan Jett, Hall and Oates, Meatloaf and many more. In 1995, the Grecos and partner Richard Bedrosian opened Luxe in Levittown, and at the same time purchased the celebrity hotspot York Grill in Manhattan. Greco’s peers pay homage, honoring him at the Hospitality Ball on Monday, June 18, 7-11 p.m. at Crest Hollow Country Club. Tickets are $100 per person and include unlimited food and drink. Contact Daria Carioscia of American Cancer Society – the event’s beneficiary – at 631-300-3461 for tickets.

FOOD, DRINK AND PAINT: Enjoy all three in an evening of sensory stimulation Wednesday nights at 841 East (841 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington 631-3516030 www.841eastlounge.com). Enjoy some wine and feast from the Tapas menu while a crew of speed-painting artists each create a piece inspired by the sounds of live jazz fusion. Sensory overload? No such thing!

LARK PUB AND GRUB: The Foodies are always on the lookout for late-night dining opportunities, so just imagine how excited we were to find that The Lark Pub and Grub (93 Larkfield Rd., East Northport 631-262-9700 www.thelarkpubandgrub.com) is open late. Located just north of the railroad tracks in the former Blue Room, the Lark has a dazzling selection of beers on tap, and for those who like a bite to eat with their beer, an affordable menu of pub food.

And in those late night hours… they’re open to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Tell them The Foodies sent you.

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Lost And Found In Gold Coast History Huntington People By Joan Cergol I had no way of knowing back then, but I spent a large part of my childhood in the late ’60s and early ’70s exploring the abandoned ruins of a now vanished Gold Coast mansion.

In 1964 my parents built their house on the property where the Milton L'Ecluse mansion once stood. The stunning Italian Renaissance Revival residence and estate structures were constructed sometime before 1919, and were designed by the M.I.T. and Ecole des Beaux-Arts-trained architect John A. Gurd (1870-1924).

The L'Ecluse mansion was sadly demolished in the early ’60s to make way for a residential developer's vision for a new waterfront subdivision in Huntington called Terra Mar Drive. Despite the modern residential development frenzy that at the time was causing the remnants of Long Island's Gold Coast to disappear from sight forever, several vestiges of the L'Ecluse estate managed to avert the wrecking ball.

The abandoned estate vestiges were barely holding on by the time I was old enough to explore them. I could see some of them from my bedroom window facing the rear of our property. A horse stable. A greenhouse complex. A carriage house. Their inhabitants were long gone but I stumbled upon all kinds of clues that transformed many a summer day into a real life Nancy Drew mystery novel.

The former horse stables and barn were wide open and accessible. The decaying wood planks from the walls and floors offered up occasional whiffs hinting at the horses and equipment that once filled the stalls. I noted faded scrawl on the walls that I presumed to be horse's names, numbers (their height?) and dates (their birth?). Like those before me, I figured out how to hoist myself high up into the hay loft that instantly became my secret club house. Rays of sunlight shot through large and small holes in the sagging roof, highlighting swirling particles of dirt and other debris. But it was paradise to me.

The greenhouse complex was a greater challenge and danger to explore. The floor was covered with shattered glass interwoven with clinging ivy and fallen leaves that had gained entry through the empty greenhouse frame.

Generations of large box turtles made their habitats safely beneath the greenhouse tables in rich dark soil that heaved up squirming earthworms and

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other unsightly creatures.

It took me days to figure out how to access the locked and abandoned adjoining greenhouse caretaker's quarters, and when I finally did, I felt like an intruder. The space was still filled with the former occupant's furnishings and personal belongings, as if he or she had only just departed, although its contents were clearly reminiscent of an era yet known to or understood by me. I spent hours studying these fascinating objects as I dared not remove them in the event the mysterious occupant chose to return. I often let my imagination run wild and pretended it was I who lived in that lonely space lost in time.

The carriage house was nothing more than a large and terribly uninteresting garage until I discovered, it too, had its own adjoining living quarters. A rear window revealed a ransacked kitchen and on the soffit above the sink, a dolllike figurine hung on the wall. Oddly, she resembled sweet Aunt Jemima on the pancake syrup bottle label. Still, I grew terrified of that doll when one day I noticed with great concern that she had somehow changed her body position.

Upon leaving each day, I carefully examined and committed to memory exactly how the carriage house kitchen doll was positioned. Sure enough, upon my return the following day I saw her arms were now to the left while the day before they were to the right. Each new day found the doll in a new configuration. I was convinced she was alive, or the place was haunted, or both. My older brother Steve later confessed to manipulating the figurine into ever changing positions to scare me. He succeeded.

One afternoon I found a way to climb into the loft of the carriage house, whereupon I unearthed the most exciting discovery of all, a trunk filled with very old toys and books. I shared my bounty with some neighborhood kids who started to follow me in my daily explorations. The spoils included an original Mickey Mouse picture book, a striped ball, and a few rag dolls in frilly dresses, among other things. Gauging from the musty smell inside of the trunk that was now consuming these objects, it was obvious they

had not seen the light of day in many, many years.

I gave away all but one book that I still have in my personal library and treasure today. It is titled “Pinocchio in Africa” and has a book plate inside that reads: “Private Library of Beatrice Boynton, April 10, 1912” inscribed just days before the fateful sinking of the R.M.S. Titanic.

In all these years I have never been able to find out who Beatrice Boynton is, and if she was related to anyone in the L'Ecluse family. My best guess is she was the daughter of an estate worker.

I am grateful for those early years of exploration in decaying estate buildings filled with interesting treasures and other surprises, some not always pleasant, but thrilling nonetheless. It was in those dark and dreary spaces that I found a way to further spark and light my imagination that was already well-fueled by the natural curiosity and wonder of a child. It was also there where my love of history and magnificent old buildings first took hold.

I continue to be captivated by Long Island’s Gold Coast, its history, and the glorious mansions that towered along the North Shore, the likes of which inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald to write The Great Gatsby.

Certainly the L'Ecluse mansion and its estate vestiges, some of which continue to stand in Huntington Bay today, will forever hold deep personal meaning to me. But more recently it has been Oheka Castle, Long Island's largest Gold Coast mansion, that has harnessed my heart, imagination and energies enough to coauthor, with Ellen Schaffer, a book about its remarkable history, due for release this June by Arcadia Publishing.

Maybe all of the scoldings for returning home with tattered, dirty clothes from climbing through old buildings was worth it after all.

Note: Joan Cergol is a Special Assistant to Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone and Executive Director of the Huntington Economic Development Corp. In her spare time Joan exercises her passion for writing at http://joancergol.wordpress.com. Her views are her own.

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Tot Pulled Out Of Pond An 18-month-old boy was rescued after falling into a fish pond at a Dix Hills home on Sunday evening.

Suffolk police confirmed the toddler was visiting the home for a birthday party when the accident occurred.

The Dix Hills Fire Department rushed the child to Good Samaritan

Medical Center in West Islip, where he was admitted in critical condition.

His identity has not been released.

Fire department officials could not be reached for comment on Monday, although published reports indicate the child was in cardiac arrest.

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had issues with scanning,” Cold Spring Harbor Assistant Superintendent for Business William Bernhard said.

The federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 created a list of mandatory criteria that all 50 states must abide by. The lever machines satisfied most but not all of those requirements and the state responded with the Election Reform and Modernization Act of 2005. The latter requires school districts, municipalities and other local organizations to use optical scanning machines.

That went into effect in 2010, although use of the lever machines by school districts has been permitted until December 31, 2012. State legislators have proposed a bill to allow village and some local elections to use lever machines forever.

Within the Town of Huntington, Cold Spring Harbor and Huntington stuck by the lever machines this year. Officials with both districts saw no reason to force the change when the deadline hasn’t hit quite yet.

“I think it was just a matter of the comfort level. Since we were allowed to do it, we stuck with it,” said Huntington spokesman Jim Hoops.

Huntington rented six lever machines while Cold Spring Harbor rented three.

Neither district reported any problems with voting.

Bernhard said his district paid $450 for the machines alone, and less than $3,000 for everything.

“We don’t require someone from the board of elections to be there. The machines are simple enough to operate. We have our poll inspectors that we hire. We operate the machines ourselves with the poll inspectors,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Half Hollow Hills, Har-

borfields and Northport-East Northport School Districts all employed the new optical scanning machines when lever machines were unavailable. Hills used four, Harborfields set up five and NorthportEast Northport employed six machines.

Officials at all three districts confirmed their budget vote’s price tag rose using the new system. Both Northport-East Northport District Clerk Beth Nystrom and Harborfields District Clerk Barbara Muller estimated the vote cost their schools $10,000.

The computerized machines themselves were more expensive than their mechanical counterparts, but the required paper ballots contributed significantly to those price tags.

Districts are required to calculate their highest single voter turnout in the past 10 years plus 25 percent; they must then purchase that many ballots at 57 cents apiece.

That left stacks of unused ballots financed by taxpayer dollars once voting ended.

“They’re just thrown away. It’s a lot of waste,” Half Hollow Hills District Clerk Rosanne Marini said.

Optical scanning machines also required a learning curve and made for delays.

Muller said her district likely had results 30 minutes after the last vote was cast because she is an inspector for the Suffolk County Board of Elections, but Marini and Nystrom said they noticed delays.

“It’s taking some getting used to them,” Nystrom said.

Northport-East Northport Board President Stephen Waldenburg, however, was visibly frustrated on budget night when it took nearly a full hour to get results. He griped that the results spat out on ticker paper by each machine were more complex and aggravating to calculate than the lever machines.

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spector Ed Marcucci arrived later that afternoon, and discovered a completed footing and foundation, as well as a partially-backfilled slab.

Town officials said the Vacchio memo, and a memo from Marcucci, speak for themselves.

“They memorialize a conversation the town’s building inspector had with Councilman Cook and were written around the time of the conversation, when recollections were fresher,” the officials said. “The request made by the councilman is what was unusual, and troubled the building inspector. When someone makes a request asking a town official not to do their job, and we are made aware of the request, it is usual to ask the town official to put in writing what happened.”

On April 5, two days after the stopwork order was issued, Huntingtonbased architect Andrew J. Schmitz III sent Vacchio a letter with the results of his inspection, stating that Cook exceeded the minimum structural requirements in town code by installing additional reinforcements.

Wolpensinger responded to Cook on April 13, stating that the town had accepted Schmitz’s letter and certification, but advised Cook that certifications by privately-retained architects and engineers is reserved for hardship cases and extremely large projects where mandatory inspections are included in a Construction Management Plan. He concluded by telling Cook to have his framing and strapping, drywall and final inspections done by town inspectors.

In an early-April interview after the stop-work order was issued, Cook said that town personnel would perform the framing inspection. The walls are already up, and the next time Cook will need a town inspection is when the garage’s trusses are in place, officials said.

Cook said he supports changes to town code to allow for more inspections to be performed a licensed architect or engineer.

“As long as you have a licensed architect or engineer do it, you’re getting people who are putting their license on the line,” Cook said. “They’re going to make sure it’s done right… it’s good for the people to have a choice.”

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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.

Get Your Shovel

The East Northport Garden Club will meet June 6, at the Atria, 10 Cheshire Place, East Northport. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month. www.eastnorthportgardenclub.org.

North Shore Civil War Roundtable

The North Shore Civil War Roundtable hosts a lecture by Dr. Wilbur Miller, “Sorting Out the Causes of the Civil War,” on June 7, 7 p.m. at the South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road. 631-757-8117

FRIDAY Friday Flick Night

The Commack United Methodist Church, 486 Townline Road, Commack, hosts Friday Flick Night on June 1, featuring “Courageous” at 7:30 p.m. Free refreshments. 631-499-7310.

Opera Night In Costume

Long Island’s best singers perform in costume June 1, 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport. $10 suggested donation. operanight.org. Call 631261-8808.

Real Estate Renaissance

Hear Michael Maturo, president and CFO of RXR, and a panel of industry leaders discuss their perspectives on the future of Long Island Real Estate on Friday, June 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hilton Long Island, 598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville.

Event to include over 70 hours of educational seminars. For sponsorship and exhibit hall information, call 516-813-6155 or email info@lirebr.com. For show details, visit www.lirebr.com

SATURDAY Open Mic Night

Last Licks Cafe presents its third annual open mic night on May 26, 8 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington, 109 Browns Road. $5 suggested donation. Sign-up is 7:30 p.m. www.lastlickscafe.org.

Clean Beaches Day

It’s time to clean up Huntington’s beaches.

Councilwoman Susan Berland and Village of Northport Trustee Tom Kehoe host the seventh annual Clean Beaches Day on June 2, 9 a.m.noon. Call 631-351-3018 or visit www.huntingtonny.gov/cleanup. A luncheon will be held at Centerport Beach for volunteers at noon.

Live Music

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!

SUNDAY Wreath-Laying Ceremony

Honor veterans at Huntington Town Hall, Sunday, May 27, 9:30 a.m. at Huntington Veterans Plaza, 100 Main St., Huntington, Wreaths will be placed at the World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam, and Women’s Veteran Monuments and to honor

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 Elder Care 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.

Camp Wee Luv’em, which has served Northport and the surrounding area for over 25 years, hosts an open house May 30, 4-7 p.m.

For more information, call 631-261-4400 ext.

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Papillon Salon, 16 Elm St., Huntington, hosts a fundraiser as part of its 35th anniversary celebration on June 7, 6-11 p.m. for the Second Annual Huntington/Cold Spring Harbor West Neck Swim. Night includes special guests, fashion presentation by Princess Bridals, raffles, a DJ, food and cocktails. 631-549-8542.

Enjoy rides, food, raffles face-painting, games and more at the St. Francis Festival, 29 Clay Pitts Road, Greenlawn, on Thursday, June 7 and Friday, June 8, 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, June 9, 1-11 p.m.; and Sunday, June 10, 1-10 p.m.

Free admission. New this year are craft vendor tables.

Senior Fest 2012

Camp Open House

Fashion, Food And Fun

St. Francis Festival

WEDNESDAY

Tips For Business Owners

Memorial Day Parades Celebrations throughout town on May 28 will honor Memorial Day. • Fire trucks will parade through Huntington at 11:30 a.m., moving north on New York Avenue from the “Big H” Shopping Center, making its way into the village, hosted by the Marine Corps League.

• The Centerport Fire Department’s parade starts at 10 a.m. from Mill Dam Road and Harrison Drive, proceeding to Prospect Drive, then Little Neck Road to Park Circle for a service.

• In the Elwood-Commack area, the parade, sponsored by VFW #9263, starts at 10 a.m. at the Home Depot on Jericho and continues to Cannon Park at the junction with Vets Highway for a service.

• The Greenlawn Fire Department’s parade will go from East Maple Road at 9 a.m. heading south on Broadway to Memorial Park at Pulaski and Broadway.

• In Northport, the parade, sponsored by American Legion No. 694, will go from Main Street to the harbor starting at 9:30 a.m.

• In East Northport, the Knights of Columbus parade will start at Clay Pitts and Larkfield roads at 12:15 p.m. and head north to Pulaski Road and then John Walsh Memorial Park. troops serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The ceremony will commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the planting of Kwanzan Cherry Trees by the Huntington Women in Support of our Men in Vietnam.

lunar module. www.seniorpops.org. 516-4141831.

10 Commandments’ Anniversary Reading

Melville Memorial Ceremony

In honor of the anniversary of the Torah being given, there will be a special reading of the 10 Commandments May 27, 10:30 a.m., followed by at ice cream party, at The Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills.

631-351-8672. www.thechaicenter.com.

Congressman Speaks At Temple

Congressman Steve Israel will speak at Temple Beth El in Huntington, 660 Park Ave., on June 3, 9:30 a.m., addressing questions presented by the Brotherhood of Temple Beth El. Call the Temple Beth El office at 631-421-5835.

MONDAY Although there is no parade scheduled this year, the Melville Fire Department will hold a brief Memorial Day ceremony at 10:30 a.m. at 531 Sweet Hollow Road, Melville.

Yizkor Memorial Prayer

Join The Chai Center for the traditional Yizkor/ Memorial service on May 28, 11:15 a.m. Recite Yizkor and elevate the souls of the departed.

Luncheon to follow at noon. 501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills. 631-351-8672. www.thechaicenter.com.

Golf Outing

Join Councilwoman Susan Berland to celebrate the 83rd birthday of Anne Frank and to commemorate the second anniversary of the Town of Huntington Anne Frank Memorial Garden June 3, noon-2 p.m. at Arboretum Park, Melville. 631-351-3173.

Angela’s House hosts its 10th Annual Golf Outing at the Indian Hills Country Club, 21 Breeze Hill Road, Northport, June 11, honoring Christopher Kutner, partner/chair at Healthcare Practice at Farrell Fitz, P.C. $325 for golfers, $100 for cocktails and dinner. www.AngelasHouse.org. 631-979-2620.

Walk-A-Thon For Special Needs

Aging And Saging

Anne Frank Birthday

The Chai Center presents a Walk-a-thon for children with special needs on June 3, 9 a.m.11:30 a.m. at Candlewood Middle School, 1200 Carlls Straight Path, Dix Hills. www.ChaiFriendshipWalk.com.

Senior Pops Orchestra

In a concert June 3, 2 p.m. at the Van Nostrand Theatre on the Brentwood Campus of Suffolk Community College, 1001 Crooked Hill Road, the Senior Pops Orchestra of Long Island will feature classical and pops favorites, including “Crazy for You” by George Gershwin, “Star Wars Medley” by John Williams, and “The Nearness of You” by Hoagy Carmichael. Sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, the concert is a salute to the Charter Members of BFCU, former Grumman employees who worked on the

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.

TUESDAY 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.

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.

Power Breakfast

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.

• Learn the trends hiring managers are using in screening resumes and how to make yours stand out at a Resume Building Workshop Thursday, May 31, 10 a.m.-noon.

Registration and $30 fee in advance.

Register online or at the Information Services Desk. Questions: Mary Simmons, 631-5210040.

Commack Public Library

18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-4990888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.

• A class on Wednesday, May 30 is designed to improve balance and increase range of motion in joints – excellent for people with arthritis. 3:45 p.m. Wear comfortable attire and bring an exercise mat and yoga strap.

Deer Park Public Library

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. www.deerparklibrary.com.

• Kids in grades 1 and higher can show their patriotism in the Red, White and Blue Lego Challenge on Tuesday, May 29, 4:30 p.m.

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.

• In “Albert Nobbs” starring Glenn Close, a woman passes as a man in order to work and survive in 19th century Ireland. Showing Friday, May 25, 1 p.m.

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Team Up To Fight The Blue Meanies!

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 May 2-31.

• Lean about “Bulgaria: 8,000 Years of History,” on Thursday, May 31, 2:30 p.m. in Dix Hills.

The Beatles return to the big screen to fight the Blue Meanies in this new digital restoration of the 1968 animated musical classic, featuring numerous classic songs, including “Yellow Submarine,” “Eleanor Rigby” and many more. Tickets are $6 members/$11 general/$7 seniors and students/$4.50 ($5.50 after 6 p.m. Fri. and Sat.) children under 12 for screenings May 25-May 31 at Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611.

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.

• The Summer Reading Club holds its volunteers orientation Wednesday, May 30, 6:30 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 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 four-legged visitors.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-261-6930. East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. www.nenpl.org.

• George Roach, former chief attorney for the Legal Aid Society, provides residents with information on elder law and estate planning, durable wills, powers of attorney, living wills, health care proxies, and long-term care options on Thursday, May 24 in Northport.

• The Huntington Hearing and Speech Center will provide free hearing screenings on a first come, first served basis on Friday, May 25, 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Northport.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station.

631-549-4411. www.shpl.info.

• Support the library and see a great show!

Join Friends of the South Huntington Library on Wednesday, June 6, for dinner and a performance at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport. Tickets on sale now for $75. Buffet supper at 6 p.m.; cash bar available. To buy tickets, visit the library’s website.

• See the Terracotta Warriors Exhibit and Chinatown on Friday, June 15 during a bus trip to the city. $80, includes museum admission, lunch and gratuities. Register online or at the Circulation Desk.

THEATER and FILM Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611.

• For the next three Saturdays (May 26, June 2, and June 9), 10:30 a.m.-noon, children ages 413 can participate in an Animation Workshop.

Michelle Ciardulli of the LI Motion Picture Arts Center and Museum will teach line-drawing animation, stop-animation, and movie special effects to children. Course Tuition is $75.

• The Beatles return to the big screen to fight the Blue Meanies in a new digital restoration of the 1968 animated musical classic, featuring numerous classic songs, including “Yellow Submarine,” “Eleanor Rigby” and many more. Tickets are $6 members/$11 general/$7 seniors and students/$4.50 ($5.50 after 6 p.m. Fri. and Sat.) children under 12 for screenings May 25-May 31.

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.

Township Theatre Group

631-421-9832. www.townshiptheatregroup.com.

• The troupe presents “A Thousand Clowns,” a heartwarming comedy about a young boy who lives with his eccentric Uncle Murray in 1960s New York City, June 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 8 p.m.; matinees June 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. at The Helen Butler Hall Theatre at Dominican Village, 565 Albany Avenue, Amityville. $20 general/students, seniors $18.

AUDITIONS LIU Post Chamber Musicians

Auditions for the 31st Summer Season of the LIU Post Chamber Music Festival continue with audition dates on June 3, 4 and 11, or by special appointment. The LIU Post Chamber Music Festival offers gifted music students (ages 1018), college/conservatory students and young professionals the opportunity to study and perform in a rich musical environment. To schedule an audition, call 516-299-2103 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.

• Find a world of hand-crafted goods at the “Art in the Park: Fine Art & Craft Fair” in Heckscher Park June 2-3.

• Exhibiting in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery through June 17 is “A Common Theme: Portraiture.”

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. www.bjspokegallery.com.

• Eleanor Berger will showcase Seasonal Landscapes in oil/pastel and Constance Wain will show Retro in prints and mixed media through May 27.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

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.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

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.

• Learn about the interesting personalities and legends in Cold Spring Harbor during a village walking tour on Sunday, May 27. $8 general/$4 members. RSVP 631-367-3418 or book online.

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

$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” through May 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.

• The Walking with Whitman: Poetry in Performance 2012 poetry series continues Saturday, June 2 with a reading by trail-blazing poet Martin Espada, “the Latino poet of his generation.” Hosted by George Wallace, WWBA Writer in Residence, from 5:30-7 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception at 4:45. $15.

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.

• Enjoy an evening with Collective Soul performing Dosage and other hits on Friday, May 25.

• The Paramount Comedy Series returns Saturday, June 2. $15-$25.

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.

At Old First Church, Route 25A in Huntington.

631-385-0373. www.Ridotto.org.

Huntington Historical Society

Be A Host Family

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.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

• The society will conduct guided tours of the Lefferts Tide mill, a property of The Nature Conservancy, on Friday, May 25, 2 p.m.

• A tour of six exceptional gardens to benefit the society will take place Sunday, June 10, noon-4 p.m. $25.

LaMantia Gallery

127 Main St., Northport Village. 631-754-8414. www.lamantiagallery.com.

• The gallery welcomes back Edward Gordon and introduces Daniel Del Orfano.

9 East Contemporary Art

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.

Northport Historical Society Museum

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.

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:

Ridotto, Concerts with a Touch of Theatre

VOLUNTEERING Huntington Sanctuary is seeking families or individual adults to become Host Homes, which provide temporary shelter to youth between ages 12-17 who are experiencing a crisis with their family. Contact Jennifer Petti at 631-2712183 for more information.

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

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

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HillSPORTS BOYS LACROSSE>> HILLS EAST 13, SACHEM EAST 7

T-Birds Snatch First Game Of Playoffs No. 10 seed upsets No. 7 Sachem East in first trip to playoffs in six years

By Stephanie DeLuca sdeluca@longislandernews.com

For the first time in six years, the Half Hollow Hills East varsity boys lacrosse team made it to the playoffs and won the first round.

Head coach Gordon Hodgson was absent for the last five years, but he came back to a star team.

The No. 10 T-Birds defeated the No. 7 seed, Sachem East, on May 17. Hodgson said the game was tied two a piece at the end of the first quarter, and Hills East were up 4-2 by the half. After a couple of adjustments, the T-Birds were ahead 7-5 at the end of the third. Hills East closed the game 13-7.

Junior Jesse Parker led the pack with 6 goals and 2 assists. Attackman Dan Bockelman had 3 goals and 2 assists.

Nick Pellegrino added 3 goals while Jordan Shapiro added one. Goalie Jordan Eichholz made 13 saves.

“They felt great. We upset the No. 7-

seeded team and we were seed No. 10,” Hodgson said. “Now we’re going to play the No. 2 seed.”

This is the team’s first playoff win since 2006. Hills East was scheduled to play Smithtown West on Tuesday in the quarterfinals. Hodgson said Smithtown West only lost one game the whole season. The last time the boys played them, they lost 15-4.

The coach noted that while their competition is a very experienced team, with All-American players, Hills East is young.

He said as long as the boys stay focused, they’ll do well.

“I don’t know if we have as many weapons as them but if we’re able to do well in the faceoffs and control the ball, we’ll have a shot. If not, they could do very well against us,” he said. “This is definitely a David versus Goliath game.”

Scores were not available for their game against Smithtown West by press time.

Hills East finished out the regular season 8-6 in their league and 9-7 overall.

Goal Jordan Eichholz had 13 saves in the team’s first playoff game in five years.

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