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It’s ‘The State Aid Guessing Game’ Hills proposes 2.97-percent budget increase, calls for cuts to staff and sports teams swalsh@longislandernews.com

Half Hollow Hills presented its proposed budget for the 2010-2011 school year with heavy concerns about the potential changes in funding based on Governor David Paterson’s budget. “This is the state aid guessing game. We have no idea what will end up being approved by April 1,” said Victor Manuel, the assistant superintendent of finances and facilities. “We all know, there’s not much focus up there in Albany at this point.” Hills’ Board of Education has proposed a 2.97 budget increase for 20102011 to $207,881,882, a $6 million increase over this year’s budget. A budget committee chaired by Trustee Ann Marie Sorkin has suggested cutbacks in staff, sports teams and equipment to offset the impending loss of state revenue.

“We’re trying to run an efficient system without negatively impacting programs for students,” Manuel said. “[We face] the economic crisis is still upon us, the gap elimination plan from the governor’s budget proposal reduces state aid to Half Hollow Hills by $2.7 million, as well as some of the unfunded mandates the governor proposes – which boggles my mind.” In addition to the governor’s gap elimination plan, the assistant superintendent of finances said the district faces rising contractual costs. The budget increase will fund over $3 million for a state mandated increase in the Mandated Employer Contribution to the Teacher’s Retirement System, up 33 percent, and $400,000 for the MTA payroll tax. “We face real difficulty with a tremendous increase of contribution rates to employees,” said Superintendent Shel(Continued on page A17)

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By Sara-Megan Walsh

Half Hollow Hills Assistant Superintendent of Finances and Facilities Victor Manuel presents the board’s proposal for a 2.97-percent budget increase in 2010-2011 at Sunquam Elementary School on Monday night.

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Hills Sued For Eliminating Christian Club Legal alliance slaps school district with lawsuit after budget cuts squeeze out student group By Sara-Megan Walsh swalsh@longislandernews.com

Half Hollow Hills is being sued to reinstate a Christian club it discontinued this school year – for budgetary reasons, officials said – by a group calling it an act of

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religious discrimination. The Alliance Defense Fund (ADF), a legal alliance defending Christian values, filed a lawsuit against the Half Hollow Hills School District and its superintendent on Feb. 10 claiming discontinuing the Ichthus Club at Hills High School East is a violation of a student’s constitutional rights. Hills officials said eliminating the club was a budgetary decision and they offered students the option to attend Hills West’s chapter of the club, but efforts to find an agreement have led to court. “With a $200 million budget, I doubt this one club is going to make much of a financial impact,” said ADF Attorney David Cortman. Cortman said a Hills East student reached out to ADF after the four-year Ichthus Club was discontinued last September due to budget cutbacks. The student claims no notice was given to her or the other 55 students on the club’s active roster list, a sign-in sheet used continuously – not for weekly attendance. In doing so, the attorney said the district violated First and Fourteenth Amendment

rights under the U.S. Constitution. “Who has the right to pick and choose which club’s speech is expressed and who can meet?” Cortman asked. The lawsuit also cites the federal Equal Access Act of 1984 that, he said, requires schools with non-curriculum clubs to allow religious clubs. “The reality is that the clubs are determined based on student interest and the availability of advisers,” Superintendent Sheldon Karnilow said. “There were very few students in the club over the past 2008-2009 school year, so it was recommended not to run the club, but offer anyone who wanted to participate in the club at Hills East to attend the Hills West club.” In the Hills East 2008-2009 activities handbook, Ichthus club was listed as a “student run club.” The superintendent said less than a dozen students regularly attended its weekly meeting. Two other clubs, Model UN and the Step Team, were also eliminated at Hills East for 2009-2010, in addition to four clubs at Hills West. Cortman confirmed the plaintiff was offered the option of attending Hills

West’s Ichthus Club, which currently has over 100 members, but claimed it would require her leaving class early and finding her own transportation home. However, school officials stated in a letter dated October 2009, prior to the lawsuit, that transportation would be provided for the 5-minute ride to Hills West and then bring Hills East students home. The letter also said if the plaintiff could raise enough interest in Ichthus, Hills East would be willing to reinstate it for the 2010-2011 school year. “They could have had all clubs that meet weekly, meet three times a month. They would have saved more money then canceling a handful of clubs,” Cortman said. “Budget cuts have to be implemented in a manner respecting the Constitution.” Hills East did reduce five clubs from weekly to bi-weekly meetings, including the French and Spanish honor societies. Similarly, four clubs’ meetings times were reduced at Hills West. Cortman said ADF is moving forward with preparing to file for preliminary injunction that would allow the Ichthus Club to begin holding meetings immediately.

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me that there’s a pothole epidemic on Long Island Partly cloudy… with a chance of rain. As of roads. I’ve been steering the Buick around a mess Monday, that’s what the Naof them in my neighborhood, tional Weather Service was and have noticed a particular- IN THE KNOW predicting for parade day ly bad batch on Park Avenue WITH AUNT ROSIE this Sunday. Is there anyone near Jericho Turnpike. Comwe can lobby to get that ing up that hill I feel like a slalom skier dodging changed? one pit after another. I’m weaving so much that I keep thinking if there’s a police car behind the old Water hazard… Speaking of water, I’d like to Buick I’ll surely get pulled over on suspicion of take a moment to remind everyone of a simple fact, drunk driving. Now I’ve seen some pits out there cars do not like water! I’m no grease monkey, but big enough to swallow a family of raccoons, but I even I know that water and metal don’t mix – they have to question one account I read in the local create rust. Then you’ve got all the moving parts, daily. A young woman griped about blowing a tire oil and electrical components. But don’t just take after she hit a pothole, then when she was returnmy word for it, my poor Buick has had trouble ing from where she was going, blew another on the starting since fording several flooded roads last same pothole. Now really, I’ve never hit the same month. A family friend said it may be the distribupothole twice, and certainly not from the opposite tor cap, or any number of parts that don’t take side of the road! kindly to water. Most of the time it starts, eventualSpeaking of asphalt… I see our superintendent ly, but I’ve got to get my baby into a garage very soon if we’re in for some April showers. of highways and the town board are back in court over who gets to spends the highway taxes we send Trusty Huntington line… Did you hear about them. I say let’s save the taxpayers some money and the fire at the Brentwood LIRR station over the settle this the old fashioned way with a contest of weekend? A friend of mine was on a train from skill. Let the town board and Bill Naughton each Ronkonkoma that was held at Central Islip for put together a team and the team that fills the most about an hour and then sent back to Ronkonkoma. potholes in the least amount of time wins. Done. While everyone else waited for buses to take the Settled. And with no court costs! commuters to Deer Park, she hopped in her car and drove all the way to the Huntington station, Parade time… Hopefully one place you won’t poor girl. Then Monday I read preliminary reports find any potholes is along the route of Huntington’s that LIRR service was suspended between Jamaica St. Patrick’s parade. I’ll be out there this Sunday and Hicksville because a train hit a person. Rough watching from my favorite viewing spot on the sunfew days for the Long Island Rail Road. ny side of the street. Can’t get enough of men in kilts, you know. Word is there are two newcomers to the parade this year: the NYPD Emerald Society (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have comPipe Band – considered one of the best in the naments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in your tion – and the NYPD Marching Band will bring a neck of the woods, write to me today and let me know bit of blue to all that green. I just recommend to all the latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o you restaurant owners out there that you bring in The Long-Islander, 149 Main Street, Huntington NY some extra corned beef and cabbage because all 11743. Or try the e-mail at aunt.rosieli@gmail.com)

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Elderly Man Hurt In Fall Suffolk police rushed to a Dix Hills home on March 7 when an elderly man fell and injured his face and hand. The Melville Fire Department took the 88-yearold to North Shore Plainview Hospital.

Creeped Out By A Stakeout A Dix Hills man called Suffolk County police on March 6 to report that a man in a silver vehicle outside was videotaping his house. The responding officer spoke with the subject, who identified himself as an insurance investigator. The complainant said he is aware that he is being investigated.

Friends Leave Intoxicated Man Behind A Huntington convenience store called Suffolk County police early on March 7 to complain about a drunk man. A Melville man was found outside and intoxicated. He told police his friends left him there; police arranged for a taxi to bring him home.

Cops Break Down Bedroom Door Suffolk police searched a house on March 7 after someone heard suspicious noises. A 24-year-old resident said she was scared after hearing noises from the bedroom when nobody should be in the house. The bedroom door was locked. Police forced entry with her approval, although nobody was found inside.

Wait, Why Were They Dispersed? The security manager of a major Greenlawn business called Suffolk County police about peaceful protestors on March 6. The subjects were not causing a problem when police arrived, and the group was dispersed.

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“Their patience is unbelievable. Watching what was going on there and knowing that tomorrow wasn’t going to be much better than today… I’m not sure I would have the patience they had.”

Madeline Grace Reynolds is happy to join her brother as a Baby Face alum. Born Feb. 11, 2009, Madeline just celebrated her first birthday with parents Brendan and Meredith Reynolds, of Huntington, big brother Ryan Grant Reynolds, 3, and proud grandparents Kathleen Grant of Huntington and Richard and Lynn Reynolds of Florida.

A Dix Hills woman called Suffolk County police about racial slurs being yelled outside her home late on March 7. She told police she heard a woman at a neighbor’s house. An officer was at the scene regarding loud music coming from another nearby home, and was told by the neighbor that the racial slurs did not come from his house.

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A cab driver called Suffolk County police on March 6 about a dispute with his passenger over the fare. When the responding officer arrived, the passenger had already left.

Serving Up Suspicion A Cold Spring Harbor man called Suffolk County police on March 5 when an unknown man was driving from door to door. In his 40s and wearing a gray hat, the subject was driving a pickup truck with Connecticut plates. Further investigation revealed he was a food supplier and several area residents are customers.

Youth Hurts Leg In Fall Suffolk police rushed to a Huntington fast food restaurant on March 7 after a 12-year-old hurt his leg falling on the playground. The Huntington Community First Aid Squad took him to Huntington Hospital.

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Lions Chair Back From Haiti Trip Haitians provided shelter for rainy season; preliminary aid begins in Chile Photos/Lions Club International Foundation

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

A Melville resident who heads the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International said thousand of victims of the Haitian earthquakes will be protected during the upcoming rainy season thanks to efforts from those who rushed in to help. Returning on March 3, Lions Club International Foundation chairman Al Brandel flew into to Port-au-Prince on Feb. 24 to set up tent cities to shelter Haitians who are homeless after the devastating earthquake in January. On his tour, Brandel met with elected officials and quake victims who were being aided by Lions Club philanthropy. So far, Lions Club International has mobilized more than $2.2 million for immediate and long-term services, and the Haitian people are in surprisingly positive spirits considering the circumstances, he said. “Their patience is unbelievable,” Brandel said. “Watching what was going on there and knowing that tomorrow wasn’t going to be much better than today… I’m not sure I would have the patience they had. There’s no rioting going on. They are humble, asking for help and grateful.” Three tent cities set up earlier are providing shelter for as many as 7,500 Haitians ahead of the rainy season. The communities provide kitchen equipment and serving stations for hot food, mattresses, psychological, dental, vision and

Lions Club International Foundation chairman Al Brandel visits residents of the Lions tent village in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, with his wife, Dr. Maureen Murphy. other medical services, as well as schooling. The Lions are also coordinating volunteer efforts with other non-government organizations and established a base command center for volunteers. From the devastation, Brandel said a new Lions Club has emerged in the Portau-Prince area, the nation’s fourth. “Under these circumstances, one would think it’s almost impossible,” the chairman said. “It’s a tribute to the Lions that they’ve gotten the confidence of their people.” The chairman said he is planning a return visit in about six weeks to follow up

on progress in Haiti, adding his main goal is to support the decisions and wishes of the Haitian Lions as the recovery process continues. Meanwhile in Chile, which was devastated by an 8.8-magnitude earthquake just weeks ago, relief efforts are in the beginning stages. Brandel said $30,000 has been released for immediate humanitarian relief and more will come when Lions Clubs in Chile, about 15,000 members strong, can tell them what they need most. “After the [Lions] get organized and decide what they’d like to do, they’ll noti-

The shelters provide kitchen equipment and serving stations for hot food, mattresses, psychological, dental, vision and other medical services, as well as schooling for more than 7,500 homeless Haitians. fy us and then we’ll… show the colors and assist them,” he said. That may take some time, though, since the earthquake devastated communication systems. For more information about Lions Club International, visit www.lcif.org.

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Seniors Supportive Of Early Education By Sara-Megan Walsh swalsh@longislandernews.com

Huntington seniors are concerned with more than taxes and Medicare. They are taking an active stance to support early education for future generations. Members of New York Seniors4Kids, a civic engagement initiative of older adults supporting youth issues, gathered at Huntington’s Rainbow Chimes Early Childhood Education and Care Center on March 5 to show support for Gov. Paterson’s proposed budget that maintains funding for universal pre-kindergarten. Seniors discussed with organization and legislative leaders their interest in supporting early learning opportunities for the next generation. “There are no questions about what children need to thrive,” said Dana Friedman, executive director of the Early Years Institute in Plainview. “Investment in prekindergarten saves hundreds of millions in schools. We all complain about high taxes on Long Island, but the place to invest is in pre-school.” Seniors4Kids is part of the national organization Generations United, which aims to demonstrate that older adults care and understand the importance of the first five years of life. Seniors shared anecdotal stories and discussed research showing the importance of pre-kindergarten programs, while discussing ways to become actively involved in children’s lives. “It’s part of being in a community, of sharing between the young and old,” said Rainbow Chimes Executive Director Katie Roche. Friedman presented findings from her organization’s two-year executive study

that approximately 10,800 children attend pre-kindergarten programs, while 44,000 on Long Island do not. She said pre-kindergarten attendance was linked to early identification of special needs, lower rates of juvenile delinquency, a higher graduation rate and other benefits that could save school districts money. Friedman believes districts could reduce the need for remedial programs in reading and writing and counseling for students if more receive the early benefits of pre-k. “I believe when you talk about universal pre-k its benefits go beyond what research shows us,” said Suffolk Legislator and Deputy Presiding Officer Vivian Vilora-Fischer. “When you have children whose parents can afford to give them an early childhood education, they have a leg up.” Dix Hills resident Michaelyn Bert is a senior who cares for her 3-year-old granddaughter twice a week. She said there is no pre-kindergarten program available in her granddaughter’s district. “I always try to include activities that are nurturing, but I can’t include the variety of multicultural experiences a school can,” Bert said. Seniors also discussed encouraging legislators to allow universal pre-kindergarten funds to be more widely used for full-day or transportation. Many have become advocates for youth education through lobbying by writing letters to legislators or interacting with children. “I think senior citizens are the most underused resource we have, especially because they are getting younger and younger,” said Huntington resident Fred Craden, 67, a retired teacher of Northport School District for over 30 years.

Rainbow Chimes students perform for New York Seniors4Kids members who gathered to support Gov. Paterson’s continued funding of universal pre-kindergarten programs on March 5. TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Naughton Sues Back By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Does Highway Superintendent William Naughton have the right to hire or not? That’s the question he is asking the Suffolk County Supreme Court to answer in a pair of counterclaims served against the Town of Huntington. The second demanded judgment in the highway superintendent’s counterclaim seeks a declaration from the court that “Naughton’s hiring of individual defendants… was lawful and within his jurisdiction and authority under Section 140(4) of the Highway Law.”

The intent is to end 10 years of legal football and get a court order one way or the other, Naughton’s attorney Tom Levin said. “He’s counterclaiming and saying, this has to get resolved. Otherwise, we’re going to be in court over and over,” Levin said. In papers the Town of Huntington received on Monday, Naughton also demanded the court dismiss the claims made against him and order the town to let him hire and pay the eight men named in the dispute. The highway superintendent’s counterclaims accuse the town board of (Continued on page A17)

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Taking It Off Again For Cancer Charity Annual St. Baldrick’s head-shaving fundraisers hope to attract more volunteers this year mkoehler@longislandernews.com

It’s almost that time of year again for the bald look to be in vogue. St. Baldrick’s is scheduled to return to Northport – birthplace of the international pediatric cancer research foundation. The traditional head shavings at the William J. Brosnan School and Napper Tandy’s have been announced for March 12 and 13. But the growing cause has also sparked a third event at Changing Times Ale House in East Northport. Scheduled for March 21, the event is being organized by Wayne Forte. Christine Apollo, a member of the foundation’s Northport Committee that plans the other two events, said Forte was so captivated by their efforts that he wanted to start his own. Apollo added that there are plenty of

“It’s kind of blown our minds. When you think of the original goal of $17,000 and how we’ve accumulated $74 million....” — TIM KENNY, St. Baldricks co-founder

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By Mike Koehler

Elliana Legakis was one of a few females to shave her head last year. shavees to go around. Between both the school and bar events, 734 volunteered to go bald in 2008 and 860 were shaved in 2009. Mayor George Doll promised last year that he would have his head shaved for a third time in 2010 and St. Baldrick’s officials expect a larger turnout. As of last week, 270 shavees volunteered for the Napper Tandy’s event and 74 signed up for the school event. “I definitely think it’s increased. I think we’ll get people last minute registering. We also welcome unregistered shavees,” Apollo said. “People bring their friends, which is nice. A lot of people themselves are moved by the cause that evening.” St. Baldrick’s was created by three Irish businessmen on July 4, 1999 on Northport resident Tim Kenny’s deck. Pleased with their success in America, they agreed to gather donations for the community by shaving their hair off. The first event, held in a New York City bar in 2000, raised $104,000 from the three men and 19 friends. Since then, the foundation has raised $74 million through events in nearly every state and several countries. Those

Northport’s St. Baldrick’s events are scheduled to begin next weekend, when volunteers will shave their heads to raise money in the fight against cancer. funds are allocated via grants to more than 240 hospitals conducting cancer research and clinical trials. That includes funding 31 fellows working to become pediatric oncologists. With the decade anniversary approaching, Kenny confirmed he is going back to his roots, literally. The chairman of the board promised to shave half his head at Jim Brady’s Bar and Restaurant in Manhattan on St. Patrick’s Day [March 17] and the other half at the Napper Tandy’s event. “It’s kind of blown our minds. When you think of the original goal of $17,000 and how we’ve accumulated $74 million…” Kenny said, quickly sobering his attitude. “Our goal is to cure childhood cancer. We’re not patting ourselves on the back yet.” Back at home, Apollo confirmed 32 children have been named honorees for this year’s school and Napper Tandy’s events. Each one has been diagnosed with, underwent treatment for or died from cancer. “Each one deserves the honor,” she said. “They’re all warriors.” The list includes Committee Member Jen Accardo. Accardo, 19, attended last year’s events, selling buttons to raise money for research. Unfortunately, the

treatment for her leptomeningeal sarcoma – brain cancer – has become very strong and may sideline her this year. In the meantime, Accardo and father, John, contribute to committee meetings and pitch ideas via Skype. “She’s just such a vision of hope and strength for everyone,” Apollo said. “She’s a miracle.”

Grant Berland, of Dix Hills, will say goodbye to his wavy locks this weekend. Visit www.stbaldricks.org to donate on behalf of him and others going bald for a cause. Half Hollow Hills photos/archives

St. Baldricks Foundation co-founder Tim Kenny and Northport Committee member Jen Accardo at last year’s event.

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Irish Pride To Shine 76th annual St. Pat’s Day parade on Sunday Half Hollow Hills photos/archives

St. Baldrick’s Day supporters march in last year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. By Sara-Megan Walsh swalsh@longislandernews.com

Irish eyes will be smiling down on Huntington’s Main Street this Sunday to see the Saint Patrick’s Day traditions are carried on. The Town of Huntington’s 76th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, sponsored by the Ancient Order of the Hibernians (AOH), will kickoff at 2 p.m. on March 14. This year’s grand marshal, Huntington resident Michael L. McCarthy, hopes everyone can join together in celebrating the town’s shared Irish heritage, if only for the day, as he leads the way in carrying on tradition with shillelagh, a club-like walking stick. “It’s one of those days where everyone can be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. I think in many ways, St. Patrick’s Day transcends all nationalities because it’s become a Huntington tradition,” McCarthy said, having a few of his own. “It’s an opportunity for everyone in Huntington to come out, celebrate and break out of the winter doldrums.” The Huntington village attorney recalled many years of gathering with family members along the parade route to cheering on marchers, but perhaps none so proud as the year his late father, former New York State Assemblyman John McCarthy, was grand marshal in 1969. “I was 7 years old. I remember it very well,” Michael said with a laugh. “My brother, T.J., had the honor of marching with my dad because his birthday is March 16, a St. Patrick’s Day baby.” Once forced to watch from the sidewalk, Michael McCarthy said he hopes to honors his father’s memory as he follows in his footsteps, leading the parade north New York Avenue onto Main Street. “I’m just proud to be following in my father’s footsteps. He passed away in 2001 and for the day I can reconnect with him,” he said. By doing so, the attorney joins an elite group of Irishmen who have shared the generational experience of leading the parade: Martin J. Feeney Sr. in 1960 and his son, Martin Feeney Jr. in 1985; John J. Flanagan in 1974 and his son, Senator John Flanagan (R-Northport). McCarthy will bring family tradition together, carrying his father’s shillelagh, as his 8-year-old son, Owen, marches alongside him. “It went down Main Street with his father, and it will go down Main Street

with him, and that’s a beautiful thing,” said last year’s Grand Marshal James Matthews, a Northport resident. Matthews will stick to the annual tradition in which the former grand marshal presents a shillelagh to the current grand marshal at the parade’s start, but with a new twist. “I’m going to get a shillelaugh for Michael’s son, who is going to march with him. That will be my gift to him,” Matthews said. In the midst of tradition, the parade following McCarthy and his son continues to grow in size. New to the celebration this year, the famous NYPD Emerald Society Pipes and Drums Band, which has appeared on the “Today Show” and played across the nation, will ensure the sounds of bagpipes fill the air as they march in Huntington for the first time, said parade organizer and AOH President Dominick Feeney Jr. “They are the premiere bagpipers. For them to come out and be coming down New York Avenue in Huntington is incredible,” McCarthy said. Not to be shown up by their comrades in arms, the NYPD Marching Band will also be making its first appearance in the parade. Together with local high school marching bands, there should be plenty of Irish tunes to enjoy. The 76th annual Huntington St. Patrick’s Day parade will kickoff just north of the Huntington Station on New York Avenue at 2 p.m. on Sunday, turning west on Main Street to St. Patrick’s School.

Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, as people lined the streets dressed in their best last year.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Senator Secures $500K For Cancer Research Funds will help CSH Laboratory find genetic markers for breast cancer, officials say Half Hollow Hills photo/Danny Schrafel

By Danny Schrafel

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A hefty cash infusion from the federal government will allow Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory to continue genetic research with the promise of improving breast cancer research, lab officials. The $500,000 grant from Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (DNew York) will support a clinical study by the lab aiming to improve diagnosis and prognosis for breast cancer patients. Dr. Bruce Stillman, director of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, said the funding would lead to research that could reduce the cost of genetic screening for breast cancer. Scanning an entire genome for abnormalities associated with breast cancer costs $1,000 per slide, and the hope is to allow scientists to hone in and scan for particular markers within the genome instead of scanning the entire genome. That will reduce costs, ultimately to the point where genetic screening can be used as a diagnostic tool. “One of the things we’re trying to do is use the DNA diagnosis, the genetic abnormalities that we find in cancer, to predict outcomes that women have depending on the type of treatment they might have,” Stillman said. “The name of the game is to be able to use DNA-based diagnosis.” Gillibrand, on a tour of Long Island locales that have received appropriations from her, visited the lab on Feb. 28, where she learned more about Cold Spring Harbor’s breast cancer research. Gillibrand jotted down notes as Senior Research Investigator Dr. Jim Hicks showed Gillibrand pictures of genetic rearrangements occurring in cancer and the results of experiments involving tumors from overseas. Thanks to the research, scientists discovered new markers that are compatible with Herceptin, a breast cancer treatment which only is applicable for patients experiencing a certain genetic rearrangement.

Senior Research Investigator Dr. Jim Hicks shows Senator Kirsten Gillibrand slides of a research project into the genetic markers of breast cancer. That research will benefit from a $500,000 appropriation from New York’s junior senator. Geri Barish, president of 1 in 9 – Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition, said the research will help scientists discover more effective treatments and reduce recurrences for all cancers. “We wonder, were we treated right in the first place? That’s part of this whole research thing that is so important,” Barish said. “There are too many people today that, because of insurance and other issues, they don’t know what to do. Stillman said the lab already has sophisticated technology – some of which they developed – that can scan

an entire genome of a breast cancer, identify genetic abnormalities and correlate it with treatment and outcomes of that treatment. “We’re very fortunate to be on the cutting edge on genomic research, and hopefully they attract the best researches from around the world,” said Karen Miller, founder of the Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition. Councilman Mark Mayoka and Legislator Jon Cooper joined breast cancer advocates, Stillman and Gillibrand on the Sunday tour of the lab.

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MELVILLE

Giving Thanks For Helping Others Applications now accepted for law firm’s Caregiver of the Year award By Zoe Shapiro info@longislandernews.com

Caregivers can get something back for all their generosity through a Melvillebased law firm’s “Caregiver of the Year” award. “We have had a few caregivers this year that have gone above and beyond,” said Jennifer Cona, managing partner of Genser Dubow Genser and Cona, the firm sponsoring the contest. “They really put the idea in our head that there are so many people out there who give up so much to help loved ones.” The winner will receive a $200 American Express gift card and a certificate at the law firm’s Caregiver Strategies conference on April 20. The conference will feature four speakers. Cona said she will talk about preserving assets, while another speaker will discuss how to keep loved ones at home, financial issues such as how to afford home care, and care for the caregiver. Contest applicants are required to submit an essay by March 21, describing what they do to help and any specific stories about their experiences. The idea is to allow the applicant to define what a caregiver is. But according to GDGC’s rules, there is no limit to what qualifies someone as a caregiver. It is up to each individual to decide and write an essay to be compared to others. “We are interested in people who are willing to share their stories about how they help their family member and how

they feel,” said Mariah Farrell, community outreach coordinator. Many caregivers put their life on hold and change different aspects of their everyday life, from having to fully dedicate their time to working only part time to not being able to go out for dinner. Some even spend most of their day at a nursing home caring for their elderly parents. Caregivers, Cona said, really have to put their life on the back burner. GDGC is a law firm that specializes in elderly law. Employees boast they help

people get the medical care they need to or help them figure out how to pay for it. The firm also works with caregivers everyday. By hearing the stories of these caregivers, the firm was inspired to do something to honor them and so, created the Caregiver of the Year award. This is their first year awarding a Caregiver of the Year, and Cona said they hope to receive applications from throughout the New York metropolitan area. Anyone looking to apply should visit www.genserlaw.com or call 631-390-5000.

Melville-based Genser Dubow Genser and Cona Law Firm will honor their Caregiver of the Year at a conference next month with a $200 gift card.

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Retired Cop Confesses To Crime mately 10:43 a.m. on May 19 and approached the teller with a note demanding cash, threatening to use a gun if his demands were A former NYPD sergeant not met. The teller immediately admitted to robbing a Hunthanded over the cash in their ington Station bank while draw and Feeney fled on foot, armed last May. police said. Thomas Feeney, 47, of A bank employee followed the Smithtown, pleaded guilty to one felony charge of third-de- Thomas Feeney retired cop to a gray Honda Pilot in an adjacent Waldbaum’s parking lot gree robbery in Suffolk County District and reported his physical description, the Court before Judge William Condon on vehicle’s description and a partial plate Feb. 22. He was charged in connection number to police, according to reports. to the robbery of Roslyn Saving Bank on The Second Precinct issued a bulletin to Jericho Turnpike on May 19, 2009 but all units and began searching the area. initially entered a not guilty plea. Feeney Feeney was pulled over by Officers now faces a maximum sentence of seven Carol Cooper and Sean Larkin driving a years in prison. vehicle matching the witnesses’ descripSuffolk County Police said Feeney ention at the intersection of Jericho Turntered Roslyn Savings Bank at approxi-

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pike and Deer Park Avenue less than 11 minutes after the robbery. He was arrested and upon being searched, police said they found an off-duty loaded .38 caliber snub-nosed pistol in his waistband, NYPD identification and his shield with the profits of the robbery. Sgt. Robert Doyle said in May the retired cop told police he was in a substantial amount of credit card debt, as his disability pay and pension was not enough to cover his bills. Feeney retired on disability from the New York Police Department in 1994 due to a knee injury and a heart condition. His defense attorney could not be reached for comment. Feeney is scheduled to be sentenced in Central Islip court before Judge Condon on April 20.

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Tough Times For Schools The Half Hollow Hills Board of Education have. They’ve worked to keep the school is wrestling with numbers as it tries to final- budget increase below 3 percent through ize its proposed budget for the 2010-11 some judicious cutting. A retirement incenschool year. In these economic times, that’s tive will reduce the salaries paid for some pono easy task, especially with all of the uncer- sitions and a number of positions – both tainty concerning the state budget. teaching and administrative – will be cut, and About the only thing one can say about the some planned purchases, like buses, will not state budget is that it is uncertain. The gov- be made. Other costs for things like staff deernor’s budget proposal is out velopment and curriculum writing there, but between a dysfunctional EDITORIAL fell into the category of important legislature and scandal that has at though not essential at this time. the very least undermined the governor’s Unfortunately, the school board’s judicious leadership, no one can predict whether state budget-trimming is somewhat subject to the aid projections are accurate. Hopefully they whims of New York State. Residents are are not, because under the governor’s pro- counting on their representatives in the State posal Half Hollow Hills school district would Senate and Assembly to hold the line on furreceive $2.7 million less in state aid next year ther cuts in state aid to schools, and – dare we than it is getting this year. suggest it – restore some of the proposed cuts. Despite the uncertainty, the school board Get to work, guys. State law requires the has done its job using the figures that they budget be adopted by April 1.

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Striking Nerves? DEAR EDITOR: I couldn’t help but smile when I read the recent letter from Mark Smith, County Executive Steve Levy’s deputy director of communications, in which he said I was “jumping up and down demanding to be recognized” as the person who encouraged Legislator Jon Cooper to put forth legislation to have the police commissioner appointed to a set term. After reading Mr. Smith’s letter, it’s quite clear that he and Mr. Levy are the ones that are “jumping up and down” and not I. I wonder, why? Last year when I was running against Mr. Cooper for County Legislator, Mr. Levy took the time and money to send out a districtwide mailing into Huntington in which he praised Legislator Cooper and criticized me for putting pressure on Mr. Cooper and Mr. Levy for their poor response to the community’s request for increased police presence in Huntington. I guess I hit a nerve and he needed to respond with his mailing. Now, Mr. Levy appears to be upset again since I believe the police commissioner’s appointment should be subject to re-

newal by the legislature every five years. I guess I struck another nerve. Well, sorry Mr. Levy, but as a citizen of Suffolk County, I too am permitted to have an opinion and to offer solutions to problems that exist in my community. Now Mr. Smith’s attempt to compare the police commissioner’s role to that of the Secretary of Defense is actually laughable but since he brought it up, let’s take a look. Yes, the President of the United States does appoint the Secretary of Defense, but then that person must also be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Sound familiar? The idea that the police commissioner would not be accountable to the county executive if his/her appointment was reviewed every five years by the legislature is just ridiculous. And the notion that all of this would lead to “higher taxes and a government run by bureaucrats”… well, Mr. Smith, what type of government do we have today in Suffolk County? FRANK J. STALZER

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letter penned by Mark Smith, deputy director of communications for Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy, in which he called my resolution to establish a fixed term for the police commissioner “ill-advised.” Steve Levy and I served together in the County Legislature during my early years in public office, and we partnered on many good government and political reform issues. My current proposal is not meant as a shot at the county executive or Police Commissioner Richard Dormer, but rather is an attempt to depoliticize the governing process in the crucial area of public safety. That’s why I amended the bill to include all public safety appointments. Now, along with the police commissioner, both the probation director and the commissioner of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services (FRES) would also be appointed by the county executive to five-year terms subject to reapproval by the legislature. They would join other key department heads who already have fixed terms, namely the commissioner of Health Services, the commissioner of Social Services, the county personnel director and the director of the Real Property Tax Service

Agency. My proposal is drawing widespread support, sometimes from unlikely sources. For example, consider what former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Robert Creighton has said about my resolution: “I support this bill because I think a five-year term gives the police commissioner a reasonable amount of independence from political interference,” Creighton said at the Legislature’s Feb. 2 general meeting. “It doesn’t make the police commissioner entirely independent and free to operate anyway he wants to. He’s still subject to the county executive and oversight by the Legislature.” Creighton is a career law enforcement officer who served as Suffolk County police commissioner in 1992. A Republican, he is now a town councilman in Smithtown. And Suffolk’s bravest are joining Suffolk’s finest in endorsing my plan, too. At the March meeting of the legislature, Michael Timo, commissioner of the Holbrook Fire District, stated, “Adoption of this proposed legislation would assure that our emergency services volunteers and the residents of Suffolk County would be provided the leader-

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ship, service and protection they deserve, the continuity of control and the security of service without interruption or interference.” Timo went on to express his belief that a fixed term would allow FRES commissioners to be “insulated from normal political pressures while carrying out their duties and their responsibilities.” This is not my first foray into enabling greater public accountability of county services vis-à-vis enhanced legislative oversight of departmental appointments. Last year, I authored a law to terminate the holdover appointment of the previous Commissioner of Social Services because there was insufficient legislative support for her reappointment. Contrary to Mr. Smith’s assertion, my bill does not eliminate accountability to the County Executive. It simply adds a layer of legislative accountability to keep in balance the two co-equal branches of government. People want more accountability from government, not less. My bill will accomplish that goal. JON COOPER

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Expo 29: An International Art Affair Art Times publisher draws winners from around the world in matinee event Half Hollow Hills photo/archive

Guests of the b.j. spoke gallery, pictured during a showcase last year, will have an opportunity to survey the work of 20 winning artists in Expo 29 through the end of the month.

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Twenty artists selected by the publisher of a prominent arts magazine are on display in b.j. spoke gallery’s flagship event in Huntington village. Art Times publisher Cornelia Seckel selected Expo 29’s winners. What makes Seckel a unique choice is that she’s the first person from an art publication to judge the Expo show, gallery manager Marilyn Lavi said. “She reviews a lot of shows, goes to a lot of shows, and we thought it would be interesting to ask her to be the judge,” Lavi said. “Someone that’s invested in the art world and sees a lot of work [and] sees things we’re not seeing should have a good opinion of work.” Her selections come from as nearby as West Islip – that’s Lori Savastano – and as far away as California and Great Britain – Arina Gordianko hails from the U.K. – traversing mediums ranging like oil, collage, sculpture, photography, glass and found objects. “We see very different artwork from what is being done on Long Island,” Lavi said. “It’s stimulating,” Lavi said. “This time, we have a lot of realistic paintings, also some very new, contemporary painters, some good photography, some very interesting sculpture and people who are putting found

objects that are antique of the wood and the metal and instrument variety together. There are some very lovely pieces.” What makes this flagship show for b.j. spoke especially unique is that there are two returning artists, one of whom was selected last year by a different judge. New Yorker Andrew Jones and Jeff Cancelosi, from Northville, Mich. are the repeat winners, and Cancelosi is the defending champion. “They were selected by different judges and won for different reasons,” Lavi said. “We don’t see that for a long time – it’s all new, usually. It means that they are that outstanding, so we’re happy to see consecutive winners.” With such eclectic media being showcased, it can be a challenge for installers to make the show cohesive, but it’s a challenge they rise to every year, Lavi said. “Some of the judges will make a show flow. They’ve got that perspective – others are just picking the work, but either way, it should be able to be a very easy read for the viewer,” she added. “That’s the brilliance of the installers to find out what makes it flow, whether it’s color or subject matter.” The winners’ show is up through March 31. For more information about the gallery, call 631-549-5106. The gallery is closed on Monday.

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Cinema To Host ‘Nurse Jackie’ Sneak Preview By Alessandra Malito

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The Cinema Arts Centre is offering a chance to be an insider for a day, with a sneak preview premiere event of Showtime hit “Nurse Jackie,” starring Northport native Edie Falco. Though the Showtime network is not scheduled to air the show’s first episode of the second season until March 22, the arts center is hosting the event on March 18 at 7:30 p.m. Co-hosted by the Long Island Gay and Lesbian Film Festival and Tula Kitchen in Bay Shore, it is part of the monthly “Out at the Movies” presentations that the film festival hosts at the center. Proceeds will benefit the Human Rights Campaign. “We believe in their cause in equality for everybody and they’re a good national group,” Long Island Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Executive Director Steve Flynn said of the Human Rights Campaign. He worked with them during showings of Showtime’s “The L Word.” “This is sort of a replacement to ‘The L Word’ event that went on for the past four to five years,” he said. “Nurse Jackie” is about a nurse who is

Northport native Edie Falco stars in Showtime’s “Nurse Jackie.” Catch a sneak preview of season 2 at the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington next week. keeps busy between her job at a New York City hospital and the challenges of her personal life. “It was chosen because it’s a popular show,” said Flynn. The fact that the show stars Falco was another contributing factor. “Edie Falco is a big supporter, supporting the Cinema Arts,” Flynn said. “As a local film festival, we like to support all local artists.” The guest speaker will be Bellmore na-

tive Richie Jackson, the show’s executive producer and president of Jackson Group Entertainment, a production and management firm. He is an adjunct faculty member of his alma mater, New York University Tisch School of the Arts. The showing will be followed by a reception, hosted by Chef Jackie of Tula Kitchen, that the Long Island Gay and Lesbian Film Festival is sponsoring with the Human Rights Campaign. The Cinema Arts Centre is located at

In “Nurse Jackie,” Falco plays a strongwilled nurse who combats the challenges of her personal life. 423 Park Ave. in Huntington. For more information, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org or call 631-423-7611. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door.

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CAMP& EDUCATION Leaders Join Camp Board

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A local camp has a few new leaders lending their expertise at the helm. Usdan Center For the Creative and Performing Arts, a summer arts day camp in Wheatley Heights, announced three new members to its Board of Directors: award-winning playwright Michele Lowe; Lesley Friedman Rosenthal, vice president, general counsel and secretary of Lincoln Center For the Performing Arts; and James R. Wacht, president of Sierra Realty Corporation and a longtime activist in community housing improvement causes. “We are thrilled to have three such distinguished new members of the Board of Directors,” said Dale Lewis, executive director of Usdan. “Their extensive experience and commitment to the arts and to community issues will be of great benefit to our center’s board, faculty and staff as we continue to expand arts programming for children who live in the New York metropolitan area.” Lowe, a former Usdan student who recalls her creative-writing summers at the center as “the most thrilling and satisfying of my childhood,” teaches workshops at Usdan. Her play, “Smell of the Kill,” opened on Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theater, and has been produced worldwide. Her screenplay “Quitting Texas” is under option to Avenue Pictures and her newest work, the Iraq-set “Inana” just opened at the Denver Center Theatre. She is a core member of the Playwrights’ Center, as well as a member of the Dramatist’s Guild and ASCAP. Another former Usdan student, Rosenthal credits the center “for nurturing my love of the performing arts,

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and for introducing me to professionals and other students who shared my passion for the arts.” Both of her brothers were students at the center, and her husband, Ted, is a noted jazz pianist and composer who has performed at Usdan. Rosenthal’s sons play cello and piano, and they too spend summers at Usdan. She graduated from Harvard College and studied philosophy at Oxford University, later receiving her law degree from Harvard Law School. Rosenthal continues to play the violin and is a founding member of the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony. Wacht is president of Sierra Realty Corporation, providing commercial and residential property management services, office and store leasing, and brokerage services to building owners, tenants, and real estate consulting services. He is an active member of the Real Estate Board of New York, and of many other professional organizations. He serves on the New York Advisory Council of the Appleseed Foundation, a nonprofit network of 16 public interest justice centers in America and Mexico, where he is currently spearheading Appleseed’s effort to address the issue of affordable housing for public school teachers in New York. Wacht is also as member of the Board of Directors of the Afro–Latin Jazz Orchestra. Usdan Center is now preparing for its 43rd season, opening on June 28, with open houses on March 31 and April 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 631-643-7900 or visit www.usdan.com for more information. The center, located on a 200acre woodland campus, is open to all young people from age 6 to 18.

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Preparing Your High School Student For College By Dr. Raymond Huntington Taking college entrance exams. Researching and applying for financial aid and scholarships. Visiting colleges and meeting admissions counselors. By the time a student reaches his or her junior year of high school, there is certainly a long list of to-dos to prepare for the college search and application process. Your teen’s guidance or college counselor will assist him or her each step of the way, and perhaps you have taken on that role as well: making sure he or she takes an

entrance exam preparatory course, writes a compelling essay and does everything in between. When it comes time to finally send your teen off to college to live on his or her own for the first time, however, perhaps you can’t help but panic. You might question your teen’s self-motivation or organizational skills, or his or her ability to handle college-level coursework. Sure, he or she might have performed well in high school, but how will your teen fare without you nudging him or her out of bed in the morning?

Town Holds Logo Contest HS students to make design for trails Got what it takes to design a winning logo? Then the Town of Huntington wants you. Councilman Mark Cuthbertson and the Town of Huntington Trails Committee are proud to announce a trails logo contest open to all high school students within the Huntington Township. The contest calls for students to design a logo to exemplify the varied types of the town’s trails and the many ways that residents utilize them. The selected logo will be featured on signage marking the trails and on the publications that encourage their use. All trails are fair game, from hiking, walking and biking trails, to handicapped accessible trails and horseback riding trails. Trails adjoining wetlands and along beaches also count. The logo design should contain easily recognized elements such as tree, bike or walking symbols, incorporate images that characterize Huntington’s trails and parks, have sharp contrast for printing in either black and white or color, be clearly visible if reduced for use on letterhead or a patch, and convey a positive impression of outdoor activity and respect for the natural environment. As ATVs and other motorized vehicles are not allowed on town trails, they should not be included.

“With the publication of the first edition of the Town of Huntington Trails Guide and the Huntington Greenway Trails Logo Contest, we are striving to promote public awareness of the many wonderful trails and resources within our parks and preserves,” Cuthbertson said. “This contest will help us with our mission, and I look forward to the unveiling of the final logo design on June 5.” Entries are due May 1. The winning entry will be announced on June 5 – National Trails Day – at a townwide event. Entries will be judged by the Huntington Greenway Trails Committee, a volunteer group appointed by the Huntington Town Board to promote, develop and preserve the town trail system. As a reference, the first edition of the Town Trails Guide is available on the Town of Huntington website. The logo should submitted in hard copy to: Huntington Trails Committee c/o Town of Huntington Department of Planning and Environment, 100 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743. Entries may also be delivered in person to Room 212 (Planning and Environment) in Town Hall or e-mailed to: planning@town.huntington.ny.us. For more information, call 631351-3395.

Here are five ways to help your teen prepare for college: Raise a reader. Many college courses require heavy reading, so encouraging your child to read from an early age will benefit him or her greatly in the long run. Students who read regularly both for pleasure and for school communicate more effectively and have a stronger comprehension ability and vocabulary. Help your child become a better writer. Students who struggle to write coherently and clearly may find college overwhelming, as many college classes require reports, essays and other written projects. However, not all children take to writing at a young age, so it is important to help your child fine-tune this skill by the time he or she reaches high school. At college and beyond, writing is a necessity. Teach your child to be organized. Research shows that students who are organized do better in school, so promote this skill from the time your child starts kindergarten. Your teen should use a planner or calendar to track his or her homework and other responsibilities. Teach him or her to keep a tidy desk and room, and to have a place for everything: books, graded assignments, school folders and more. Teach your child about good time management. College students may be experiencing freedom for the first time in their lives, and it isn’t uncommon for such independence to promote bad

habits, such as skipping classes and procrastinating. Your teen will be much more successful at college—and much less stressed—if he or she has mastered the concept of time management. You can help your high school student by teaching him or her to establish a routine (try a family calendar in the kitchen, and be sure your teen has and uses a day planner) and by encouraging prioritization and goal setting. Talk about college early. It’s never too early to plant the “college seed” in your child’s mind, letting him or her know that getting into college will require hard work and dedication, and that once he or she is there, the workload will be much greater than in high school. Be sure your teen understands that college professors will expect him or her to think critically, be attentive and work independently. Going to college is a major transition for your teen, and the preparation should begin even before he or she reaches high school. Work with your teen to instill good study habits and time management practices so that when he or she arrives at college, your teen will be comfortable balancing a variety of fun activities and school priorities. Remember: Getting into college isn’t enough. Help your teen be ready for a significant and exciting life change. Dr. Raymond Huntington is a cofounder of Huntington Learning Center, with a location in East Northport.

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Artists Provide Stability By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

For the last 40 years, Yankee Peddler Antiques has been brimming with unique collectibles, bargains and one-of-a-kind items. But some people just come and visit for the chalkboard out front. That board, commandeered by manager Jack Murray and his son, greets motorists and pedestrians on New York Avenue with a quip, pun or reference to a current event. One thing’s for sure – it gets people talking, and gets people in the front door. “One of the better sayings was in July – I put on a sign, ‘closed Christmas day,’” Murray said. “We got a lot of action out of that… it seems like everybody’s looking at that sign. They say, ‘I come down here just to see that sign.’” Built in the early 1900s as the Venice Hotel, the Yankee Peddler, located at 1038 New York Ave. in Huntington Station, was one of many that popped to accommodate people attending the largest sporting event in history at the time – the Vanderbilt Cup. Uncle Remus paintings from the turn of the 20th century remain on the walls, created by the chauffeurs who would hang out in the basement until their services were needed, Murray said. “Two-and-a-half million people came to the Vanderbilt Cup race,” Murray said. “Hotels sprung up all along here and it became Huntington Station. This is the last hotel left.” For a brief time, the building was used as a bordello before returning to the right side of the law and becoming a restaurant. However, for the last 40 years, the Yankee Peddler has focused on antiques. A co-op, the shop has about 20 dealers working collectively to sell “anything from bottle caps to armoires, collectibles, antiques… just about anything,” Murray said. After a fire in January 2005 that caused extensive water damage on the second floor, Yankee Peddler shut down for nearly a year while repairs were made. Today, 14 artists’ studios occupy the attic, and they hold open house art shows on the first Friday of most months. The idea to open up artists’ space upstairs came two years ago, Murray said, and provides stability for the co-op in an often-turbulent market while providing artists affordable studio space. “We only had four dealers upstairs… we just couldn’t get the dealers, so we brought the antique dealers down, renovated the upstairs and rented the individual rooms to artists,” Murray said. “We rented them in one week – 14 rooms – and we have a waiting list a mile long.” With the Artists in the Attic, which hosted a First Friday show on March 5, the antique shop has become an important anchor in the cultural revitalization of Huntington Station, and will be at the footstep of the pedestrian plaza planned by the Town

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People In The News Melville resident Linda ment with the community,” said Armyn has been promoted to Bethpage President and CEO senior vice president at Bethpage Kirk Kordeleski. “Her promotion, Federal Credit Union. Armyn endorsed by the Board of joined Bethpage in 2001 and Directors, takes effect immeditoday the financial institution is ately and is a means of recognizthe largest credit union on Long ing her success in business develIsland with $3.7 billion in assets. opment, elevating Bethpage as a As senior vice president of corcommunity and business leader, porate development and governand her enduring commitment to Linda Armyn ment affairs, Armyn is charged fulfilling the Bethpage mission of with oversight of Corporate Strategy, people helping people.” Business Development, Community Among Armyn’s achievements is the Development, Government Affairs, and substantial increase, through the the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Bethpage Business Development Group, Foundations. in bringing in new business, pilot strate“Linda focuses on collaboration and gic initiatives relating to member service innovation to drive organizational change. & commercial banking, the creation of She is the heartbeat to Bethpage’s engage- the Bethpage FCU Foundation, and

Compiled by Luann Dallojacono development of the current Bethpage community outreach and volunteer program known as The Heart of Bethpage. In 2004, Armyn spearheaded and continues to be the leading force behind the branding of Bethpage as the title sponsor of Long Island’s largest public event, the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show at Jones Beach, attracting nearly 500,000 attendees each Memorial Day weekend. Armyn represents Bethpage in several regional initiatives that partner public and private efforts to improve the quality of life on Long Island. In addition to spearheading the “Heart of Bethpage” campaign to promote the causes of Long Island’s notfor-profits, Armyn has engaged Bethpage in Nassau County’s “Green Levittown” and recently, over the holidays, a partnership

with Cablevision, National Grid, the Long Island Radio Group, New York Islanders and others to coordinate a successful turkey drive with Island Harvest that collected over 4,000 turkeys and 5,000 pounds of food for the community. Armyn serves on the Board of Directors for The Cradle of Aviation Museum, is a cochair of the Mentoring Partnership of LI, a vice-chairman of the YMCA of Long Island, Child Care Council of Suffolk, and the Interfaith Nutrition Network. In 2005, the Education and Assistance Corporation honored her. In 2009, she was awarded the first-ever “Lee E. Koppelman Community Leadership Award” from the Association of Fundraising Professionals Long Island Chapter. In 2006 and 2007, she partnered with AFPLI to present a leadership series for nonprofit executive directors and board members, including the collaboration with Congressman Steve Israel’s office that brought 20 not-for-profit leaders to Washington D.C. for a firsthand look at the Congressional appropriations process. Armyn is professionally active within her industry, speaking at various annual conferences and participating in strategy sessions and on panels, including the 2007 United States Department of Treasury conference on Serving the Unbanked. She is a member of the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Government grass roots task force and previously served on the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) legislative committee and as a member of the Filene Research Institute’s i3 Group, comprised of next generation credit union leaders focused on identifying and implementing new products, services and business models for the industry. A graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, she resides with her husband and their two sons.

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Tips For Going Green A local legislator is reminding residents that they can get paid to save money thanks to two current rebate programs available to Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) customers. “These programs provide great ways to protect our environment and our pocketbooks,” Legislator Lou D’Amaro (D-North Babylon) said. “I am pleased that LIPA is promoting energy efficiency initiatives and I hope that local residents will take full advantage of these opportunities.” According to D’Amaro, residents in need of a new refrigerator can receive a $75 rebate if they purchase a select standard size Energy Star-qualified refrigerator larger than 7.5 cubic feet. They will receive another $35 to recycle their old working refrigerator or freezer through LIPA’s Refrigerator Recycling Program. LIPA will even pick up the old items to be properly recycled at no charge. D’Amaro is also encouraging residents to take advantage of LIPA’s Efficient Furnace Fan Program, which offers $200 rebates on new furnaces with electronically commutated motors, energy efficient motors that adjust speed to ensure quality performance. The rebate is available to LIPA residential customers that use a participating contractor to replace the furnace. For more information, visit www.lipower.org/efficiency.

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Deep fried hot dogs at Christopher’s Courtyard Café. HOT DAWG! The Foodies discovered the secret behind Chef Frank’s hot dogs at Christopher’s Courtyard Café (8 Wall Street, Huntington 631-271-0111). Deep-fried… need we say more? Try ’em, and tell Frank the Foodies sent you. GO IRISH: A Rise Above Bake Shop (333 Main Street, Huntington 631-351-9811) is getting ready for Huntington’s St. Patrick’s Parade (it’s Sunday, March 14, 2 p.m.). Although Irish soda bread is a year-round favorite at the shop, the girls go into overdrive as parade day approaches. A loaf will set you back just $4.25 and send you back to the old country. St. Patty’s Day-themed cookies include buttery shamrock shortbread and shamrock-shaped Linzer tarts.

CORNED BEEF: The St. Patrick’s Parade steps off at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14, but the food and drink goes all day long. After the parade, corned beef lovers can grab a bite at the official after-party at Mac’s Steakhouse (12 Gerard St., Huntington 631-549-5300 macssteakhouse.com). Enjoy corned beef and cabbage ($3) and free Irish soda bread courtesy of A Rise Above Bake Shop; Guinness pints ($6) or domestic beers ($5). ITALIAN-IRISH: La Bottega (9 Wall St., Huntington 631-271-3540 LaBottegaOfHuntington.com) goes Irish on parade day this Sunday featuring an Irish panini – corned beef cooked in beer, cabbage and spicy mustard ($8.45). If you miss it Sunday, it will be back on the menu on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. LUNCH BOX SPECIAL: The Foodies have added a new discovery to the draw full of weekday lunch menus. Kura Barn Japanese Restaurant’s (479 New York Ave., Huntington 631-673-0600 kurabarn.com) outstanding box lunch ($11.50) includes miso soup, salad with ginger dressing, age tofu, rice, California roll and fresh fruit, plus your choice of the following: shrimp and vegetable tempura, chicken teriyaki, chicken string beans (tempura style), negimaki, gyoza or whitefish katsu. Vegetarian lunch box ($11.50) includes avocado cucumber roll, vegetable tempura and hijiki. The best part, they deliver!

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Marcia got a makeover, and we approve. Owner Magdy Elsirgany has turned Marcia’s Kitchen into Rio Bar and Café, a spot for a la carte dining as opposed to the once buffet/rodizio, or traditional Brazilian barbecue style of dining. Rodizio will be coming back, manager Jasmine Kracht said, and a second-floor room is being reworked to serve as a lounge and party room. We dined with Kracht at Rio’s wellstocked, upscale bar, which boasts South American specialties like sangria ($8 glass, $32 pitcher) and draws guests to eat and converse in the bright, inviting dining room. The refreshing yet potent recipe is owner Elsirgany’s own from Brazil, Kracht said. Fans of stiffer libations should also consider the caipirinha ($8), a cachaça rum creation accompa-

Warm, fresh pastels – empanadas in other parts of the world – can be ordered with cheese and tomato or lightly seasoned beef packed inside.

nied by sugar and muddled lime. After drinks, Kracht brought out a South American classic – cold ceviche ($9), a zesty, bright dish of shrimp and baby scallops in lemon and lime juices, onions and cilantro. Next up were warm, filling Yucca Croquettes ($4) with seasoned beef inside, and hand-made pastels ($4), best known as empanadas around much of South America. They come filled with either cheese or beef, and both are served with Brazilian vinaigrette. Wine is $8 per glass, $32 for the bottle, and the selection includes some truly unique items, like Calina carmonere from Chile, which is a truly unique red wine with spicy, fruity notes we’ve not experienced in many others. A lighter, sweeter choice for red wine fans would be the equally impressive Novecento sirah. The wine sampling set us up well for the main course. Moqueca ($16.95), a seafood stew with fish and shrimp, is presented in a unique coconut milk sauce with green herbs, onion and tomatoes. The bright red sauce is much milder than one would expect, and the flavors complement each other well and highlight the fresh fish. A skirt steak special ($20.95) is well seasoned with peppery

Cap off the evening with caramel flan, which satisfied our sweet tooth without overwhelming it.

Rio’s refreshing sangria includes fresh apples, chopped right in front of your eyes, along with raspberries and pineapple.

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flair and comes with julienne vegetables and couscous. Caramel flan ($5) makes for a wonderful closing conversation piece – sweet, but not overwhelmingly so, it satisfied our sweet tooth without going overboard. And speaking of sweet, check out Rio’s $7.95 tilapia, grilled shrimp or skirt steak lunch specials, along with what might be a Foodie first: For this week, excluding the lunch special and Friday-Saturday visits, take 10 percent off your check by bringing this article with you to dinner. Hanging with the Foodies does have its perks, after all.

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Hills weighs budget amid cuts (Continued from page A1)

don Karnilow. “After next year, we will no longer have the federal stimulus money, which will be a major impact.” Manuel said for Hills to continue funding its programs at the 2009-2010 level, the district would have faced a 5.4percent budgetary increase. As such, he said a retirement incentive offer was accepted by over 20 staff members, which will save Hills over $800,000 in salary breaks. This will allow the district to eliminate 22.9 teaching positions, five administrative and non-instructional staff positions and a job coach. To accommodate these changes, Manuel said Hills will relax its high school requirements which require students to take six academic classes down to five courses in 2010-2011. The assistant superintendent said the budget also includes a significant reduction in development and curriculum writing for staff. “It’s not something necessarily visually that you’ll see right away… but you will if you don’t do it for an extended period of time,” Manuel said. Hills’ proposed budgetary cuts also include the elimination of its interscholastic freshman teams, saving $91,181, and only purchasing three new buses instead of five. “We are one of the few districts with ninth-grade teams to begin with. We heard other districts will be eliminating them as well because if we did have them, we’d have no one to play,” the assistant superintendent said. The preliminary budget does not take into account the governor’s proposal to change the reimbursement rate for

summer special education from 80 percent to 22.5 percent, a $673,000 difference, or capping special education preschool costs. Manuel said the district hopes those measures will not pass. The proposed budget’s tax rate has not been calculated, he added, as the district is waiting for more exact figures from the state before deciding how much of its funds it will use to offset the tax increase. Hills will hold budget presentations March 22 – March 24, before adopting a budget on April 19. A specific schedule of meetings and locations is available on the district’s website.

“We all know, there’s not much focus up there in Albany at this point.” — VICTOR MANUEL, Assistant Superintendent of Finances and Facilities

Super wants decision (Continued from page A3)

moving money budgeted for salaries for vacant positions out of the Highway Department and into contingency accounts through a series of resolutions in late 2009 and early 2010. The move was to illegally deny him use of those funds and prevented him from doing his job, he added. When Naughton moved to hire the men “‘within the limitations of appropriations’ in that there were, or should have been, sufficient funds in the budget for the Highway Department for that purpose,” the town refused to recognize the eight men as employees and would not pay them. “The acts of the town and/or Supervisor [Frank] Petrone set forth above are unlawful and improperly interfere with

and preempt Naughton from performing his duties as superintendent of the Highway Department,” the papers read. Huntington spokesman A.J. Carter said the counterclaims would not affect the town’s motions to withdraw their lawsuit against Naughton, which they filed on March 3, according to an order to show cause filed on the same day. The town initially sued Naughton on Feb. 3, accusing him of violating a hiring freeze and attempting to circumvent hiring procedures designed to control spending. “The other issues he raised were decided by a court against him 10 years ago,” Carter added. “This question was litigated 10 years ago and the decision went against Naughton. The town board has the power to set the budget.”

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Cub Scouts Movin’ Up

Councilman Mark Cuthbertson and Councilwoman Susan Berland join the scouts of Pack 406 at their Blue and Gold Dinner. A group of South Huntington Cub Scouts are moving up in the ranks. Councilman Mark Cuthbertson and Councilwoman Susan Berland were on hand for Pack 406’s Blue and Gold Dinner Feb. 27 to honor the Cub Scouts who moved up to the rank of Boy Scout. The council members congratulated the young scouts and presented each of them with an official Town of Huntington Certificate of Recognition. “This year marks the Boy Scouts of America’s Centennial-year milestone which makes tonight’s Blue and Gold ceremony truly golden,” Cuthbertson said. “Over the past 100 years, scouting has been bringing families and their

communities together, and I am honored and grateful to have been able to celebrate this remarkable achievement with Pack 406 today.” “It is a pleasure to congratulate the Cub Scouts of Pack 406 who are moving up this afternoon,” Berland added. “Scouting gives young men the opportunity to build a solid foundation based on values, character, education and citizenship. It teaches invaluable, lifelong lessons that these young men will take with them wherever they go. I would like to congratulate the young men of Pack 406 for becoming Boy Scouts today and I wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.”

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A20 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • MARCH 11, 2010 THURSDAY Green Living Seminars Starflower Experiences is hosting a series of Green Living Seminars at the Melville branch of the Half Hollow Hills Library at 7 p.m., usually on the second Thursday of each month. Next up on March 11: “Using Native Plants in the Landscape” by horticulturalist Shari Romar. The library is located at 510 Sweet Hollow Rd. 516-938-6152.

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Digging For Dahlias Spring into action preparing your garden for the coming year with the Fort Salonga-based Long Island Dahlia Society’s beginner class on dahlias on March 18, 7 p.m. at the HG Williams Community Center, Ritter Ave, Massapequa. Free. Refreshments served afterwards. 631754-1002 evening or 516-832-3652 day. www.LongIslandDahlia.com.

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FRIDAY How To Get Around

Doing Away With Drugs

Empty out your medicine cabinets, draws and bathroom counters as the Suffolk County Police Department hosts Operation Medicine Cabinet on March 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. as a free and anonymous way to safely dispose of expired or unused prescription drugs at the Second Precinct, 1071 Park Ave., Huntington. All medications accepted except liquids or needles.

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SATURDAY Doing Away With Drugs Empty out your medicine cabinets, draws and bathroom counters as the Suffolk County Police Department hosts Operation Medicine Cabinet on March 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. as a free and anonymous way to safely dispose of expired or unused prescription drugs at the Second Precinct, 1071 Park Ave., Huntington. All medications accepted except liquids or needles.

MONDAY Red Is For Passion Love the color red and enjoy living it up? The Red Hat women are looking for new members who enjoy going places and making new friends. Their motto: Fun, Frolic and Friendship. If interested, contact 631-271-6470 or flarpp@yahoo.com.

Celebrate Good Times The Huntington High School class of 1952 will be holding a reunion the weekend of July 9 11, 2010 at the Melville Marriot. 631-499-7163 or 301-462-9850.

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Lessons In Business Senior Talent Producer at CNBC and one of the producers of the CNBC show “Squawk Box” Lori Ann Larocco will speak about and sign her new book, “Thriving in the New Economy: Lessons from Today’s Top Business Minds,” on March 13, 7 p.m. at Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington. 531-271-1442.

Test Your Skill Take advantage of Princeton Review’s National Testing Day, which offers students the opportunity to take a free SAT and ACT full-length practice exam on March 20 at Old First Presbyterian Church, 125 Main St., Huntington. Test are administered under actual testing conditions. Advanced registration is required. http://PrincetonReview.com/NationalTestingDay or 1-800-2REVIEW (800-273-8439).

The Running Irish Join the Townwide Fund of Huntington for its annual St. Patrick’s Four Mile Run on March 20, starting and finishing at Coindre Hall, Browns Road in Huntington. Fun Run starts at 8:30 a.m., 4 Mile Run at 9 a.m. www.townwidefund.org to register.

SUNDAY Get Your Green On Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Huntington way at the 76th annual parade, sponsored by the Huntington Ancient Order of Hibernians, on March 14 at 2 p.m. in Huntington village. Michael McCarthy is this year’s Grand Marshal.

Grand Ole’ Exploration Learn about the “History of Caumsett” from social, economic, architectural and political perspectives during a 2-mile walk on March 14, 1 – 3 p.m. $4 adults, $3 children. Reservations required for all programs. 631423-1770.

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-499-3722. www.elwoodlibrary.org. • Check out the library’s website for the latest on new arrivals. Dix Hills Branch: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road. 631-421-4535. hhhl.suffolk.lib.ny.us • Learn the difference between normal teenage stress and adolescent depression in a presentation by Dr. Barabara Romano, on Monday, March 15 at 7 p.m. Potential risk factors and cognitive-behavioral therapy will be discussed.

Love to quilt? Join the quilting group at Old First Church to make quilts for cancer patients, every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. 631-427-2101.

Listen to live jazz music every Friday night at The Elks, 195 Main St., Huntington, featuring Halley’s Comets, 7:30-11:30 p.m. $5.

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Love In Every Stitch

Join Action Long Island’s Transportation Task Force to discuss the future of getting around on Long Island in “Financing Long Island’s Transportation Future” with Lt. Guv. Richard Ravitch, a former MTA chairman, on March 19, 8 – 10 a.m. at the Uniondale Marriott. $50 members/$60 non-members with table pricing. RSVP by March 15. 631-425-2700 or www.actionlongisland.org.

• Get knitting tips and share patterns, whether expert or beginner, at the Knitting Group on Thursdays, March 11 and 25 from 2 – 4 p.m. Free, no need to register. • Discuss a story of friendship in 19th century China during a book discussion of “Snow Flower & the Secret Fan” by Lisa See on Monday, March 15 at 7 p.m.

Catching Up With A Legend Huntington’s Gary Muhrcke, a living legends of the Long Island running community and owner of Super Runners Shop, will be the featured speaker at the March 16 open general meeting of the Greater Long Island Running Club in the auditorium of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Road, Plainview, at 8 p.m. Muhrcke was the winner of the inaugural New York City Marathon in 1970 and of the Inaugural Empire State Building Run-Up in 1978. At age 68, he ran a 2:38:22 in the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail 25 Kilometer Run, and at age 69 he ran a 3:46:25 in the 2009 New York City Marathon.

Mourn In Community Lost a loved one? St. Anthony of Padua Church East Northport, is holding a general bereavement group every Tuesday for six weeks starting March 2, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the parish rectory, 20 Chesire Place, East Northport. 631-499-4462.

March Madness The thrift shop at Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main Street, Northport, is holding a half-price sale on all clothing during March. Hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Business Breakfast Pull on your power suit and join other 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. 800853-9356.

Help For Kids Of Divorcees Children in grades 3 - 5 can find support at a new separation/divorce group hosted by Family Service League on Wednesday nights, 5:30 6:30 p.m. at 790 Park Ave., Huntington. 631427-3700.

AT THE LIBRARIES

Caring For Children Join the Child Care Council of Suffolk for a class geared toward those interested in opening a child care program in their homes on March 16, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 60 Calvert Ave., Commack. Free. Registration is required. 631-462-0303 or www.resourcereferral@childcaresuffolk.org.

Telling Herstory Every Tuesday, join Herstory writers group “Black, Brown & White” for a bridge-building women’s guided memoir writing workshop taught by Lonnie Mathis at Huntington Station Enrichment Center, 1264 New York Ave., 7-9 p.m. $35 per class with monthly discounts. Newcomers welcome. 631-676-7395.

Calling All Shutterbugs The Huntington Camera Club meets every Tuesday, September through June, at the Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington, in the Main Meeting Room on the lower level, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Free. www.huntingtoncameraclub.org.

Children’s Story Time Children of all ages can enjoy stories read by a member of Barnes & Noble’s staff every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30-11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 4000 East Jericho Turnpike, East Northport. Free. 631-462-0208.

Cold Spring Harbor Public Library 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-6926820. cshlibrary.org. • Express yourself during a night of spoken word and artistic expression at Green Palate Open Mic on Thursday, March 11 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. $5 with refreshments served from Whole Foods market. www.greenpalateexperience.com. • Cold Spring Harbor junior and senior art classes take over the art gallery in a display of skill throughout March.

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harb.suffolk.lib.ny.us • Increase safe boating practices and skills with lessons from Neptune Sail and Power Squadron instructors on Monday, March 15 at 7 p.m. Children over 10, those under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. • Local artist Maxine Jurow displays her work at the library through March 22.

Huntington Public Library Main Branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631427-5165. Station Branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053. hpl.suffolk.lib.ny.us • Hear “Old Brown Eyes” Jerry Cardone honor Ole Blue Eyes in a tribute to Frank Sinatra on Sunday, March 14 at 3 p.m. at the Station branch. • Book a trip, escape the cold, and discover the world through books and activities. Register as a family for Winter Reading Club 2010 and pick up your “Reading Itinerary” at the Youth and Parent Services Reference Desk. Through reading, travel to six continents in two months. Each week, add stickers to your travel book and receive prizes for reading together.

Northport-East Northport Public Library 151 Laurel Ave., Northport. 631-261-6930. 185 Larkfield Road, East Northport. 631-261-2313. www.nenpl.org. • Journey through the mystical Celtic world with Three Celtic Women, singers Celeste Ray, Kathryn Buckell, and Maria Johnson share vibrant jigs, reels and songs from the Emerald Isle on Friday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. • In the East Northport gallery, Jane BishowSemevolos shares his photography incorporating the work of famous artists into digital images. In Northport, painter Ed Hall’s work reflects the diverse people, land and seascapes he has encountered from Long Island to Africa.

South Huntington Public Library 145 Pigeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631549-4411. www.shpl.info. • Celebrate spring with the opening of “Petals,” an exhibition by South Huntington photographer and digital artist Kimberly Glutz, on Thursday, March 11, 7 – 9 p.m. • Explore the creativity of man in “Courting the Jester: A Salute to Danny Kaye,” as music, dance, props, costume and video of Hofstra Cultural Center’s artistic director of community programs and producer of special events takes stage on Saturday, March 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the circulation desk or online for card holders at shpl.info.

THEATER and FILM

Commack Public Library 18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-4990888. • Play a game of CPLingo with the family on Friday, March 12 at 7 p.m. $5 per person, bring your own markers or highlighters to pay for prizes. Additional cards $2 each. • All are welcome to participate in the annual Adult Winter Reading Club. Read five books and win a prize and a chance at the raffle. Direct questions to Brian Bonelli at the Reference & Information Desk, bonelli@suffolk.lib.ny.us.

Deer Park Public Library 44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000.

Arena Players Children’s Theatre 294 Route 109, East Farmingdale. 516-293-0674. • The clowns present their own take on “Jack and the Bean Stalk” Feb. 20 – March 28 on Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.

Arena Players Repertory Theatre 296 Route 109, East Farmingdale. 516-2930674. All Main Stage Productions performed as scheduled. Friday, 8 p.m. $18; Saturday, 8 p.m. $22; and Sunday, 3 p.m. $18. • “Dance of Death” by August Strindberg, a comic drama that attempts a naturalistic portrait of a couple at each other’s throats at

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their 25th wedding anniversary, will be performed on the main stage Feb. 19 – March 14. • “Paradise Key” by Dean Poyner deals graphically with interrogation techniques used by Americans to gain information, as a CIA agent has to get inside a German doctor’s head to learn of a vaccine or risk disaster. It is showing on the Second Stage through March 21. Performances are $20 Fridays and $25 Saturdays, 8:30 p.m. and $20 Sundays at 3 p.m.

Catching Up With A Legend

Huntington’s Gary Muhrcke, a living legends of the Long Island running community and owner of Super Runners Shop, will be the featured speaker at the Tuesday, March 16 open general meeting of the Greater Long Island Running Club in the auditorium of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Road, Plainview, at 8 p.m. Muhrcke was the winner of the inaugural New York City Marathon in 1970 and of the Inaugural Empire State Building Run-Up in 1978. At age 68, he ran a 2:38:22 in the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail 25 Kilometer Run, and at age 69 he ran a 3:46:25 in the 2009 New York City Marathon.

Cinema Arts Centre 423 Park Ave., Huntington. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. • See rare concert film clips of “The Godfather of Soul” James Brown, whose focus on rhythm revolutionized modern music, on Tuesday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. with guest speaker Freeport archivist Bill Shelley. $9 members/$12 public includes reception. • Join Showtime for a sneak peek of the controversial “Nurse Jackie” season two, presented by Long Island Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, staring Northport native Edie Falco on Thursday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. $12 advance/$15 at the door includes reception hosted by chef Jackie of Tula Kitchen. Proceeds benefit Human Rights Campaign.

Dix Hills Center For The Performing Arts Five Towns College, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills. Box Office: 631-656-2148. www.dhpac.org • “Tommy – The Musical” based around music by “The Who” takes the stage March 11 – 14.

The Minstrel Players Of Northport Performing at Houghton Hall theatre at Trinity Episcopal Church 130 Main St., Northport Village. 631-732-2926, www.minstrelplayers.org. • “Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward will take the stage on Saturdays, April 17 and 24 at 8 p.m. and Sundays, April 18 and 25 at 3 p.m. $15 adults and $12 seniors/children. Group rates available for 10 or more.

John W. Engeman Theater At Northport 350 Main Street, Northport. www.johnwengemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. • “Dial M for Murder,” a classical psychological thriller in which a former tennis star plots to kill his wealthy wife, takes the stage March 11 – April 11 with performances on Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.; select dates at 7 p.m. $50.

MUSEUMS & EXHIBITS Alfred Van Leon Gallery 145 Pidgeon Hill Road. Huntington Station. 631-549-4411 Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9 .am. - 9 p.m. Wed. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 1 6 p.m. • “Swimming in a Different Sea,” an exhibit featuring paintings by artist Sylvia Harnick, on display Feb. 13 – March 11 in the gallery.

Alpan Gallery 2 West Carver St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Wednesday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 631-423-4433. www.alpangallery.com. • Gallery selections from Eliz Alahverdian, Sandra Benny, Sylvia Harnick, Seung Lee, Liz Mallia, Jeong Min, Puneeta Mittal, Winn Rea, Hyungsub Shin, Marie Trager, Richard Vaux, Nola Zirin are on display March 13 – April 7.

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.org. • “Director’s Cut,” an exhibit of new and upcoming artistic talent from Long Island’s colleges and universities, is on display through March 14.

Artastic Destination 372 New York Ave., Huntington. Gallery hours: Wed., Thurs. & Sun 1 - 8 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 1 10 p.m. 631-424-7074.

Star Playhouse

b.j. spoke gallery

At the Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-462-9800 ext. 136. • “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh!” will be performed March 13 and 27, 8 p.m. and March 14, 21 and 28, 2 p.m.

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. • See the talent of the Expo 29 Winners Show, featuring the work of 20 artists selected by Cornelia Seckel, editor of “Art Times,” on display through March 31.

Tilles Center For Performing Arts 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. www.tillescenter.org. 516-299-3100. • Share a few laughs with Jim Gaffigan, an Indiana-based comedian known for “King Baby,” back by popular demand on Saturday, March 13 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. $40 – 50. • Hear Grammy-winning songwriter and singer Bryan Adams’ solo acoustic The Bare Bones Tour featuring music from his eleventh studio album, 11, on Saturday, March 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets $55/$75. Attendees encouraged to bring a canned non-perishable food item for RockCANRoll.

CASTING CALLS Actors Wanted Township Theatre Group will hold open auditions for Neil Simon’s comedy “Barefoot In The Park” on March 22 and 23 at 8 p.m. at Five Towns College, 305 LIE N. Service Road in Dix Hills. Casting roles for four men and two women, and opportunities for backstage activities. 631-421-9832 or www.townshiptheatregroup.com.

Seeking Strings The Northport Symphony Orchestra (formerly the Northport Community Orchestra) is seeking new members in all sections. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings. 631-462-6617. northportorchestra.org.

Cloggers Wanted The Bruce Spruce Cloggers Dance Company is seeking dancers for future shows on Long Island. Dance background wanted; preferably experience in tap, clog or Irish-step dancing. 631-476-1228.

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Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. Open seven days a week, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children 3 - 12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516692-6768. http://www.cshfha.org/ • Learn about freshwater fishing on Long Island from NYS Department of Conversation biologist Heidi O’Riordan on March 27. Free with admission.

fotofoto Gallery 372 New York Ave., Huntington. Gallery hours: Friday 5 - 8 p.m., Saturday 12 - 8 p.m., Sunday 12 - 4 p.m. 631-549-0448. www.fotofotogallery.com. • View the “Seascapes” of artist Sandi Daniel alongside bits and pieces of “Remnants” by Lois Youmans through April 4.

Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association P.O. Box 354, Greenlawn. 631-754-1180.

Harbor Light Images 377 New York Ave., Huntington. Gallery hours: Tuesday 11 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, 10 - 3 p.m., Thursday & Friday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 631-629-4444. www.harborlightimages.com

Huntington Arts Council Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Art in the Art-trium: 25 Melville Park Road, Melville. Gallery Hours: Monday Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. 631-271-8423. www.huntingtonarts.org. • Long Island artist Shain Bard’s original work

of her well-known “Birches” painting will be on display, in addition to new pieces and originals in the Main Street Petite Gallery through March 15. • “High Arts Showcase VI” featuring works from high school artists from the Council’s Arts-InEducation “Journey” program at Commack, Harborfields, Huntington, Northport-East Northport, Plainedge/Old Bethpage and South Huntington districts is on display in the Art-trium through April 5.

Heckscher Museum Of Art 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., first Fridays from 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 631-351-3250. Admission $6-8/adults, $4-6/seniors, and $45/children; members and children under 10 free. 631-351-3250. • “Arcadia/Suburbia: Architecture on Long Island, 1930 –2010” highlights the significant architectural history of Long Island over the past 80 years, from Frank Lloyd Wright and Philip Johnson to Marcel Breuer, from Jan. 16 to April 11. The exhibition is a new narrative, charting the region’s development from a largely agrarian society with a significant role as a leisure destination to a mature suburban culture. • The museum is now accepting entries from Nassau and Suffolk County artists for its inaugural Long Island Biennial exhibition, to be displayed July 31 – Sept. 26 in honor of its 90th anniversary celebration. Accepted media include paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs and mixed media.

Huntington Historical Society Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin House, 2 High St. Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave. 631-4277045, ext. 401. http://www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org/ • Find out about many of the Long Island connection of several U.S. Presidents and First Ladies from Dr. Natalie Taylor as part of the Conklin House Lecture series on March 18, 2 p.m. Free for members/$5 non-members. Refreshments before lecture at 1:30 p.m.

per person. Meet on the front steps of the museum.

Ripe Art Gallery 67 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-807-5296. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 2 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. 5 p.m. www.ripeartgal.com. • “The Paintings of Gretchen Fuss..” featuring abstract landscapes debuts on Saturday, March 13 for a month-long show.

Suffolk Y JCC 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack. 631-462-9800, ext. 140. Tuesday 1 - 4 p.m. Admission: $5 per person, $18 per family. Special group programs available

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium 180 Little Neck Rd., 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 $3 per person. 631-854-5555. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. • Bring the family out for “Storytime Under the Stars” on Sunday, March 28 for classic stories based around the theme of March Madness. All are welcome to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal, blanket and/or pillow. $5 members/$7 per person non-members. Reservations strongly recommended. 631-854-5579.

Walt Whitman Birthplace 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd, 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 • “Reading Between The Lines: Into the American Wilderness,” a monthly reading and discussion series presented by the New York Council for Humanities focusing on whether we should redefine our definition of wilderness, starts Thursday, March 11 at 7 p.m. with “The Meadowlands: Wilderness Adventures on the Edge of a City” by Robert Sullivan.

The 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. • “Tales & Treasure: From the Attic & Archive,” an exhibition exploring the 1800s through artifacts and stories, is on display through Labor Day 2010.

MUSIC & DANCE Ridotto, Concerts with a Touch of Class At Old First Church, Route 25A in Huntington. 631-385-0373. www.Ridotto.org.

VOLUNTEERING

Joseph Lloyd Manor House Lloyd Lane and Lloyd Harbor Rd., Lloyd Neck Saturday-Sunday 1- 5 p.m. (last tour at 4:30). Adults $3, Children 7 -14, $2, groups by appointment only. 631-692-4664. www.splia.org.

LaMantia Gallery 127 Main St., East Northport. 631-754-8414. www.lamantiagallery.com. • Painter Gerhard Nesvadba returns for his second show of landscapes and florals dedicated to the memory of his son on March 13, 7 – 9 p.m.

Martin Lerman Gallery 716 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-421-0258. Www.martinlermangallery.com Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • “Rome,” a mixed-media art exhibition by Robert Mielenhausen, has its wine and cheese reception on Saturday, March 13 from 6 – 8 p.m. On display through May 27.

Helping Furry Friends Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of companion animals. In addition to volunteering to be hands on with our cats and dogs, there are other opportunities available in the offices, at events, satellite adoption locations and fundraisers. Visit www.littleshelter.com or contact Anne Ryan, anne@littleshelter.com, 631368-8770 ext. 204.

A Loving Touch The Hospice Care Network is seeking licensed massage therapists who are passionate and committed to making a difference for their new complementary therapy program, which will provide services at Franklin Medical Center in Valley Stream, Peninsula Hospital Center in Far Rockaway and the Hospice Inn in Melville. Two-day training course provided by the organization. ependleton@hospicecarenetwork.org or 516-832-7100.

Northport Historical Society Museum 215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 1 - 4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. www.Northporthistorical.org. • “Recording Memories, a Historic Overview: Over 150 Years of Scrapbooking, Journaling, Photo Albums and more” is an exhibition sponsored by Not Just a Scrap of Centerport, on display in the main gallery. • Join “Parading Down Main Street,” a guided walking tour of Northport’s historic business district, on Sunday, March 14 at 1:30 p.m. $5

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School Notebook

Compiled by Luann Dallojacono

Principal Karen Littell visits India with students from Sunquam during their Multicultural Day celebration.

Hills East French students share their knowledge at Sunquam’s Multicultural Day fair.

A Cultural Exploration

Sunquam Elementary School held their annual Multicultural Day celebrating diversity on Feb. 2. Students “traveled” the world, experiencing different cultures including Italy, France, Spain, Israel, Egypt, Afghanastan, Japan, Ireland and India. On their travels, students learned about foreign languages, geography, traditional clothing, foods, music, architecture, dance and sports. Half Hollow Hills High School East students in the AP Foreign Language Italian and French programs also participated, assisting with various activities, like translating the younger students’ names, demonstrating cultural dances, performing cultural music compositions, and even demonstrating a game of soccer.

An Alternative Spring Break

Students from South Huntington’s St. Anthony’s High School joined others

from Notre Dame High School in Cape Girardeau, Mo., Cardinal Gibbons in Raleigh, N.C., Bishop Ford in Brooklyn, N.Y. and St. Francis Prep in Fresh Meadows, N.Y. at Camp Alvernia in Centerport over February break for an experience of prayer, service and community. Each day, the students participated in service projects on Long Island. Whether it was working with children or the elderly, the homeless or the needy, or even with each other, all of the students showed their dedication and willingness to help, invoking a clear sense of community. Another major aspect of the week was prayer and meditation on what it means to live life by the Franciscan values and a holy hour of Eucharistic Adoration. The students also made time for social adventures, including a tour of New York City and the Statue of Liberty, as well as karaoke night.

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BOYS BASKETBALL>> HARBORFIELDS 63, HILLS WEST 68

Photo Finish For Colts Over Tornadoes Fourth quarter offensive burst before buzzer earns victory in neck-and-neck game Photos by Felice Kristall

The Half Hollow Hills West Colts boys basketball team and coach Bill Mitaritonna won the Suffolk County XI Championship on Saturday. By Sara-Megan Walsh swalsh@longislandernews.com

It was a hometown battle of David versus Goliath on the courts that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. The Half Hollow Hills West Colts were pressed hard by the Harborfields Tornadoes, but ultimately stood their ground to win their first Suffolk County Section XI Championship title. Hills West’s boys basketball team, Suffolk’s large school champions, beat Harborfields, the small school champions, 68-63 at Farmingdale University on March 6. Momentum on the court frequently shifted back and forth as the Tornadoes’

close teamwork challenged Hills West’s defense while the Colts’ leading players, senior Tobias Harris and Aaron McCree, watched helplessly from the bench – both injured in their victory over Longwood. It came down to the last 4 minutes, when the Colts had the strength to give one last offensive push. “We’re two good teams, they were both going to make runs during the game. We finished the game on a run, we ended strong and that’s what I look for from the team,” said Hills West coach Bill Mitaritonna. It’s that endurance and timing that has lead Hills West to win 23 consecutive games. “We put pressure on the other team to

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Gearing Up For A St. Patrick’s Run By Alessandra Malito

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As the days go on, the weather gets warmer, and what better way to celebrate the nice breeze than with a Town of Huntington tradition? This year’s annual St. Patrick’s Four Mile and Fun Runs is on March 20, hosted by the Townwide Fund of Huntington. “It’s a great kickoff race for the season,” said Race Chairperson Bea Hartigan. “It helps support our major agencies which are much in need of financial support in these trying times.” The Fun Run will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the 4-mile run at 9 a.m. The race will start and finish at Coindre Hall on Browns Road in Huntington. The run is the first event of the year for the Townwide Fund, a nonprofit that works to bridge the gap between dwindling governmental support for local charities and the increasing needs of community residents. Recently, a $100,000 check was presented by the Townwide Fund to 21 charities during their annual board meeting.

“That check represented what we donated to our member agencies for last year,” said Hartigan. “We are very proud that the money that we raised stays here to help agencies who provide health and human services to our community.” The St. Pat’s Run has been going on for the past 15 years, growing as each year passes. Last year, there were approximately 500 registrants. The fund also hosts a similar run for Thanksgiving, which has been going on for the past 25 years. Over 1,100 runners participated in 2009. The St. Pat’s Run will be sponsored by the Melville Law Firm of Carter, DeLuca, Farrell and Schmidt – their third time doing so. A bagpiper will send the runners off and welcome them back. There will be a drawing as well, in which each runner is automatically entered. “They don’t have to be buying raffle tickets,” said Hartigan. “Once they’re registered, they’re in.” For more information, or to register, you can visit the Super Runners Shop on New York Avenue in Huntington or visit www.townwidefund.org.

Hills West’s Tevon Sledge attempts to get past Harborfield’s Nick Fessenden for a slam dunk. a point they get tired, make poor decisions and we’re able to take advantage at the end,” Mitaritonna said. The Colts started strong out of the gate, as the championship match appeared it might become a blow-out. Emile Blackman led Hills West on a 9point hot streak, scoring 2 baskets and making 3 foul shots within a minute. Junior Tyler Harris spurred on a second offensive run for the Colts with a 3pointer, helping lead Hills West to a 22-8 edge by the end of the first quarter. “We got off to a quick start, then we got into foul troubles,” the coach said. “We allowed the other team to get back into the game. That gave them the confidence for the third quarter.” Harborfields took longer to get warmed up, but came back with a vengeance in the second quarter. The period looked like a battle early on, until Tornadoes junior forward Matt McLeod scored a basket on a rebound. That started a 14-point run, leading the visitors on top 32-30 by halftime. Spectators were nearly celebratory, cheering their team off the court into the locker room as the Colts had to regroup. “We came out hard in the second half. It was the only way to win the game,” Tyler Harris said. The battle returned in the third quarter as Harborfields relied on the teamwork of McLeod, Matt Curry and Nick Fessenden to keep up with the offensive skills of Hills’ Tevon Sledge. He was the lead scorer for the Colts, scoring 34 points during the match. Harborfields appeared to maintain the momentum from the first half, as it rallied with a 10point offensive run to narrowly claimed the frame, 16-15. “I think in the fourth quarter, we realized ‘This is our game. We’re going to win this game. We’ve come this far’,” Mitaritonna said, noting how the Tornadoes’ defense diminished as they focused on scoring. “Our guys took over offensively which caused turnovers that

lead to points.” Sledge scored 4 baskets and with Harris, adding 2 baskets of his own, they racked up 14 points for the Colts in the first-half of the fourth quarter that would prove insurmountable. Harborfields’ McLeod and sophomore point guard Lucas Woodhouse scored back-to-back 3-pointers, but it was too late. Hills West held onto a narrow 5point lead for the win. “We’re a really good team. They’re a very good team. I think the better team came out on top today,” said Harborfields coach Christopher Agostino. Hills West will take on Nassau County Class AA champion Uniondale in the state playoffs at 4 p.m. on Saturday at Hofstra University. Harborfields is scheduled to play Class A champion Westbury at 1 p.m. on the same court. Tickets for each game are $7.

A Colt dribbles while calculating his next move.