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THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014 MELVILLE

Sweet Hollow Plans Under Review Town: Engineering look at park plan to conclude in a few weeks Long Islander News photo/Danny Schrafel

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

The Paramount Spotlight The remaining members of The Monkees head to The Paramount on Sunday, May 25.

Hey,Hey They’reThe Monkees Last summer, ’90s band Smash Mouth had the crowd at The Paramount singing at the top of their lungs when it came time for its cover of “I’m a Believer.” But this month brings to the stage the people who made the song a hit back in 1966.

The three remaining band members of The Monkees, the pop/rock group that brought their Beatles-inspired look and sound to a 1960s television show of the same name, play The Paramount on May 25. They’re older (and wiser!) but their love for music and performing is the same.

The original band – a quartet composed of Americans Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork, and Englishman Davy Jones – was formed in 1965 for the TV show (Continued on page A14)

A Town of Huntington Engineering Department review of plans for the longawaited Sweet Hollow Park in Melville is expected to wind up in the next two to three weeks, town officials said Monday.

Once complete, the review of those conceptual plans, filed by the town’s Department of Parks and Recreation, will set the stage for the town to put the project out for bids, town spokesman A.J. Carter said.

“From there, a determination on how to proceed will be made once it’s priced out,” Carter said.

There “might be some changes” based on the engineering department’s analysis, perhaps to save money or maximize land use, the spokesman said.

Space is at a premium on the 8.2-acre parcel, which was once part of Meyer’s Farm on Old Country Road. The town deemed 5 of those acres as passive parkland, and planners are already thinking outside of the box.

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Plans for Sweet Hollow Park, set to be built on this Old Country Road parcel in Melville, are under review by the town’s planning department.

HALF HOLLOW HILLS

Eight Vying For Hills Board of Ed

By Arielle Dollinger adollinger@longislandernews.com

As average outdoor temperatures increase, the Half Hollow Hills Central School District is entering yet another election season. The names of the three incumbents – Diana Acampora, Betty DeSabato and Paul Peller – are again on the ballot, but come May 20, their seats are open to those chosen in the general election.

Incumbent Acampora is running again in an effort to improve the student experience, she said in an email.

“If re-elected, I will remain committed to working collaboratively with Administration and the community, to not only maintain Half Hollow Hills’ high quality of education, but also improve experiences for all students, in an effort to make (Continued on page A16)

Diana Acampora

Betty DeSabato

Craig Gardy

Matthew Glaser

Stephanie Gurin

Adam Kleinberg

Alan Lacher

Paul Peller

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DIX HILLS

Finishing Touches On FD Training Facility Long Islander News photo/Danny Schrafel

Ribbon-cutting set for May 18

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

The Dix Hills Fire Department has just about completed installation and construction of its new fire training facility behind Station 1 on Deer Park Avenue, officials confirmed.

Fire Commissioner Larry Feld said a drop curb was completed Saturday, marking the last major improvement needed before the pre-fabricated facility, a Battalion Chief model built by Wisconsinbased Fire Facilities, was substantially completed at 590 Deer Park Ave. near MacNiece Place.

“We’ve got some little odds and ends, but otherwise, it’s done,” he said on Monday.

The Battalion Chief model has approximately 2,556 square feet of interior space in two stories and a small attic. The base model contains a burn room on the first floor, and Dix Hills’ version includes a small burn room in the attic, as well as a wraparound apron.

Funds for the installation were drawn

from the district’s Capital Reserve Land and Building fund.

Feld said the district first started saving for the new facility about 12 years ago and decided to put it behind Station 1 about two years ago, when they started drawing up plans.

Fire officials said building the facility would give its 175 members safe, handson firefighting training without having to travel out of district to the Suffolk County Fire Academy in Yaphank, where training time is at a premium. Smoke and fire for the training towers are produced by straw, hay or wood, and where those materials come from is closely tracked.

Specifically, Feld said, the new facility will afford members the opportunity for more training in interior operations.

“We wanted to supplement the training they give us out of Yaphank,” he said.

Fire Facilities personnel will come down to Dix Hills soon to give personnel final instructions on the use of the new training center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled to be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 18.

Dix Hills Fire District Commissioner Larry Feld stands outside the department’s newly-completed fire training facility behind Station 1 on Monday. A ribbon cutting is set for May 18.

MELVILLE

Firm To Pay $300K To Settle Age-Bias Suit

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

A Melville sales insurance company will pay $300,000 to three employees who allege that age discrimination and retaliation cost them their jobs.

PJP Heath, Inc. will pay the sum to settle a claim brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced May 1.

“Age discrimination is of great concern to us, because older workers continue to face negative stereotypes in the workplace” Kevin Berry, district director of the EEOC New York District Office,

said in a statement announcing the settlement. “Employers cannot make decisions based on discriminatory stereotypes and inaccurate assumptions based on age.”

According to the EEOC suit filed in July 2013, Doreen Moore, a former employee in PJP’s administrative unit, was barred from receiving a promotion twice while they were given to younger, less experienced staff members. The suit also alleges that since 2007, Moore was on the receiving end of derogatory age-based comments.

According to the claim, Moore complained to upper management, including

Managing Officer Phillip Teseo, Sr. and his two sons, Joseph Teseo and Phillip Teseo, Jr., about the harassment, but received no aid. A year later, after she was passed over for a promotion to a management role, she filed an internal complaint.

Two months after that, she was fired, which she said was retaliation. Two other former PJP employees, James Maissimino, 53, and Gregory Winfield, 59, who worked out of the company’s Lake Success office, also filed an age-discrimination suit.

In addition to monetary payments, the resolution requires PJP Health to take steps to prevent future age-based harass-

ment, discrimination or retaliation, including conducting training for all employees and management, reporting any complaints and the company’s responses to the EEOC, and posting a notice informing employees about the settlement.

“Our hope is that supervisors, particularly younger ones, as was the case here, do not continue to feel emboldened to harass and terminate older employees, but rather become informed that this conduct violates federal law,” said EEOC Senior Trial Attorney Sunu P. Chandy. “We are proud of these older workers who risked much to come forward to challenge this type of illegal workplace behavior.”

DIX HILLS

Sushi Restaurant Coming To Jericho Shopping Center

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Variances that would allow a new hibachi-style restaurant in the Elwood Shopping Center near Dix Hills were approved by the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) on May 1, but the board shot down a proposal to extend signage above the roofline for a children’s store.

The ZBA granted a proposal by TreeCo Elwood LP variances needed to clear the way for Mio Sushi, a restaurant that would take up 5,500 square feet in the 87,000 square-foot Jericho Turnpike shopping center. The new restaurant would take up 3,500 square feet of the former Rite-Aid and all 2,000 square feet of the former Torcello’s Restaurant.

Previously, on March 13, the ZBA

punted on hearing the hibachi proposal, because of unauthorized outdoor storage of payloaders and street sweepers on the Elwood Shopping Center property. Chairman Christopher Modelewski also said that the plans filed for the restaurant were “inaccurate” because they did not include dumpsters and a garbage compacting system on the site.

The board then pushed the hearing back to May 1, concurrent with a TreeCo Elwood hearing on sign relief Denny’s Kids. Instead of changing the site plans, TreeCo Elwood applied for additional variances.

Traffic engineer Robert Eschbacher said that an 18-space parking variance, with 432 spaces provided at the Elwood Shopping Center, would not pose an undue burden.

“There will be more than enough parking spaces vacant to accommodate the additional demand,” he said.

Modelewski asked the property owner to better promote the availability of rear parking at the shopping center, especially for shops with rear entrances.

Eschabcher recommended placing them strategically on light posts throughout the front lot and placards on some of the busier stores.

“On their return visit, it may have them recall there is more parking in the rear,” he said of the store signs.

However, the sticking point turned out to be a sign variance for children’s clothing store, which the board denied.

The board also approved variances to extending a channel sign for the Denny’s Kids clothing store above the building

line in the building’s latticework.

Attorney Wayne Edwards, representing TreeCo Elwood, said the sign proposal was designed to give Denny’s Kids more presence on Jericho Turnpike.

“I don’t think it really has any detrimental impact,” he said of the overall Jericho Turnpike corridor.

However, the board wasn’t sold, and ruled the variance could set off a chain reaction for other stores seeking variances.

“We don’t tend to allow signage above the building... We’ve been pretty vehement about what we do and don’t allow,” Trustee Carol Gaughran said.

“It’s a very, very dangerous case to grant,” Modelewski said before moving to deny the variance.

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Danny Schrafel

Warm Memories

I Ain’t Getting Out!

You were at the fair!... Thank you to all my

the course of civil rights for gay Americans – that’s what. When her beloved wife, Thea Spyer, died in friends who responded to my plea for World’s Fair 2009 after fighting MS for stories last month. I so enjoyed reading your stories years, Thea left her entire estate about your experience at what to Edie, as you would. So when would become a most historic IN THE KNOW Edie tried to inherit that taxevent. My friend Linda sent me WITH AUNT ROSIE free – she was her legally-mara lovely photo from her “scrapried wife, after all – the fed book” of goodies from the fair, and told me her fasaid no because of the Defense vorite was “It’s a Small World” in the UNICEF Pepsi of Marriage Act, which banned recognition of samePavilion. And then my friend Bill told me about how sex marriages, and they told her to cough up he was tasked with taking politicians on a tour of the $363,000-plus in estate taxes. Edie, being a good, fair, as an employee of the Jones Beach Park public feisty New York gal, didn’t just get mad – she sued. relations office. His operation was headquartered at And after just shy of three years in the courts, she the Sheraton Tenney Inn across the street from Lawon on June 26, 2013, when the Supreme Court of Guardia Airport, and he got special passes to bring the United States threw out the law. And, as a nice the politicians right to the head of all the lines, so he little bonus, she got the taxes back that she overpaid didn’t have to wait one bit! “This went on for many – with interest! And the organizers of the pride padays until all had had their fill of all the Fair had to offer. As I returned to Jones Beach, the lawmakers re- rade our hometown have announced Miss Windsor will lead the parade. Now, whether or not you agree turned to Washington and voted on the future of [the] with same-sex marriage, the point, to me, is a larger Fire Island National Seashore. Voila! It passed!” Bill one – no matter your age, you’re always able to make writes. And as if that weren’t enough of a bonus, a difference.

Bill’s job well done also resulted in a promotion.

What great World’s Fair stories!

Invented holidays… With Cinco de Mayo recently beyond us, I wanted to talk to you about holidays Three in a row? Lovely! As I write this on Monthat, to my mind, don’t quite meet muster. Take, for day, we’ve had three consecutive days of sunshine instance, May 4, which now, unbeknownst to me, has and seasonally appropriate temperatures. Doesn’t become Star Wars Day. All based on a pun based on sound like a big deal, does it? If it doesn’t, you must the date, May 4. May 4, May the fourth, “may the have been in Florida this winter, because I feel like I fourth be with you.” Get it? I’m a real knee-slapper hit the jackpot up on Long Island! After this winter when I wanna be. Alas, I digress. I don’t know what we’ve had, I’m finally feeling safe, on May 5, to put committee decides when these things become things, my final winter togs away and pull out my spring atbut I for one do not approve. If you gum up the caltire. I can’t ever remember waiting this long. endar with Star Wars day this, pi day that, all the imAge is just a number… It’s how you live that de- portant, non-made-up celebrations lose a bit of their oomph, don’t you think? fines you! And it’s not too often that you get to see a living, breathing civil rights pioneer in the flesh, but (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have comyou will this June if you come to the Long Island ments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in your Pride parade, held right in our own Huntington vilneck of the woods, write to me today and let me know lage. That icon would be 84-years-young Edie Windthe latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, sor, who will serve as grand marshal. What did she c/o The Long-Islander, 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at aunt.rosieli@gmail.com) do in her golden years, might you ask? Help change

A fit of road rage became physical on Commack Road in Dix Hills April 30. The complainant said that, at 11:15 a.m., they were driving southbound on Commack Road when they got into an argument with another driver in a van. The driver of the van got out of their vehicle and began banging on the complainant’s passenger window.

Not satisfied with that outcome, the van driver then demanded the complainant get out of his car “so he could beat him.” The car was not damaged during this pique of anger, nor did the driver, because he wisely declined to exit his vehicle to be “beat.”

Chargin’ All Over The World A security investigator for PSEG called Suffolk police after they discovered fraudulent charges to two company credit cards April 28. The investigator discovered that those cards were used to make unauthorized purchase in Barcelona, Spain sometime after March 28 of this year.

Burglars Pick A Pair Two homes were burglarized in quick succession in Dix Hills on April 30. Police said that a burglar ransacked an Addison Place home at 6:40 a.m., but didn’t steal anything. Three hours later, another home on Addison Place was also burglarized. A safe was stolen from that address.

This Isn't Pretty A Hempstead man shoplifted from a Melville supermarket, then compounded his troubles by resisting arrest, according to Suffolk police. Officials said that the 58year-old snatched health and beauty items and allergy medicine from the Melville Waldbaum’s at 12:50 p.m.

April 30. After police moved to arrest him, he flailed his arms, pulled away and kicked a police officer.

No Room Service For You An employee of the Huntington Hilton in Melville called the police May 1 after being harassed at work the day before. Police said that someone the complainant knew has been harassing him, and did so this time by calling the hotel at 5 p.m. April 30.

Shoplifter Tagged PICTURE THIS Big Band Sound At Engeman

A 24-year-old woman from Queens was arrested on petit larceny charges April 30 after allegedly stealing from Macy’s. Police said the woman took two pairs of Polo and two pairs of Michael Kors shoes. She was charged with possession of anti-security item because she was found in possession of a magnetic sensor, which police said she used to remove security tags.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK LISA LAZZARA

The John W. Engeman Theater shifted gears last week presenting Tito Batista and his Black Rose Orchestra, featuring big band sounds and smooth crooning. Batista, of Cold Spring Harbor, in the white tux, and his wife Barbara, are surrounded by friends after the show. Also pictured, son Dan Batista at left, who performed a few numbers too.

“I’m too chatty for facials… Waxing is fun, upbeat and lively, and you can have some music going, and you can see so many more people. Even from a business standpoint, waxing is more lucrative.”

Hands To Yourselves Police were called to a Half Hollow Hills school, located in Dix Hills, at 4:45 p.m. May 1. Officers responded to the assault complaint after what appears to have been a fight between two students.

You Wanna Get High?

Waxing Never Looked This Good, PAGE A17

A 44-year-old Hempstead man was arrested on a pair of drug charges in Dix Hills May 2. After police pulled the man over, they discovered he was in possession of marijuana and oxycodone.

Photo by Len Marks.

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MELVILLE

He’s The Cat’s Meow Community Pet Shop owner honored for second annual Golden Paw Society gala Long Islander News photo/Danny Schrafel

Community Pet Shop owner Larry Berenson, of Melville, holds Mario, a one-year-old up for adoption through the Golden Paw Society. He will be honored at the organization’s Golden Gala May 29 for his work to help place cats in forever homes.

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Melville resident Larry Berenson, owner of the Community Pet Shop in Huntington village, will soon celebrate his third anniversary as proprietor this May 9. Later this month, he’ll have another reason to celebrate when he is recognized for the second consecutive year at the Golden Paw Society’s Golden Gala.

Berenson will be honored May 29 at The Woodlands at Woodbury Manor for his efforts to aid the society.

“Two in a row – so I’m doing something right,” he said with a laugh.

Eileen Osmers, president and cofounder of the society, said Berenson was one of its first partners. The agency, which has its headquarters on Broadway in Huntington Station, adopts cats from municipal shelters across Long Island, following the credo that “no matter how old, sick or ‘difficult’ a cat may be, each cat deserves to be loved, cared for and given a second chance.”

“We had nothing – no location, no money, no anything, just this dream and this idea,” she said. “We went into Larry’s store and he was immediately open to it. He was not just open to it, he was super-excited about it. He was so incredibly supportive.”

Since then, he has remained one of the organization’s key supporters.

“He’s really a hands-on helper. He’s a great support,” Osmers said. “He’s just incredible. He’s just a really great downhome, down-to-earth guy. We really appreciate him.”

Golden Paw and Berenson connected just as he opened his store, which offers a full range of cat, dog, reptile, fish and small-animal essentials. Home delivery and special ordering is also available.

Since that meeting three years ago, he estimates 25 to 30 cats have found their forever homes through his store.

“They had just started,” he said. “They approached me about keeping cats in the store… of course, I said yes. It’s always a good thing – we believe in adoption.”

The store’s current temporary resident is a one-year-old Tuxedo named Mario, who came direct from the shelter to the store. An athletic, affectionate, tactile feline, he’s incredibly vocal and “loves to talk” just about as much as he doesn’t like dogs. So, a one-pet household is best in this case, Berenson said.

Previously, the store hosted Beethoven, a 7-year old, FIV-positive (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus-positive) cat, indicative of the society’s mission of rescuing cats with special health needs from the municipal shelter system.

“As we get them adopted, we get more cats. It’s a continuing cycle,” Osmers said. “[We focus on] adult cats who really need out – those are the ones that are most often overlooked by potential adopters.”

“They give every cat a chance,” Berenson said.

Tickets are $85 for the gala. Sponsorships begin at the $5 “hairball” level and climb steadily to the $500 “alpha cat” and $1,000 “golden sponsor” levels. For more information, visit www.goldenpawsociety.org.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Introducing… Your Hunting-Tony Nominees!

Huntington H.S. Scott Huffman (Nick) Fame, Harborfields H.S. Tim Sherlock (Jester) Once Upon a Mattress, Cold Spring Harbor H.S. Ryan Harrigan (Reverend Shaw Moore) Footloose, John Glenn H.S. Michael Worshoufsky (Agwe) Once on This Island, H.H.H.H.S.East BEST FEMALE VOCALIST: Monica Owen (Cinderella) Into the Woods, Huntington H.S. Victoria Ciccone (Vi Moore) Footloose, John Glenn H.S. Brianna Robinson (The Lady of the Lake) Spamalot, H.H.H.H.S. West Elizabeth Thompson (Mama Euralie) Once on This Island, H.H.H.H.S. East Emily Gallagher (Lady Larken) Once Upon A Mattress, Cold Spring Harbor H.S. Miranda Schmidt (Miss Laurey Williams) Oklahoma, Northport H.S.

Councilwoman Susan Berland and Councilman Mark Cuthbertson (center, back row) with nomineeds from last year’s Hunting-Tony awards.

This year’s awards ceremony is next week.

The nominees have been chosen. The venue is prepared. The red carpet and lights are ready. All that is left is to announce the winners of the 2014 Hunting-Tony Awards.

The curtain has risen dozens of times across high schools in the Town of Huntington, the results of students working both on and off stage to bring theater to life.

Their efforts will be recognized on Monday, May 12, as the Town of Huntington presents this year’s Hunting-Tony awards, to be held at the John W. Engeman Theater.

Here are this year’s nominees:

Emma Kowalchuk (Sandrine) Almost, Maine, Harborfields HS BEST STAGE CREW: Arsenic and Old Lace – Commack HS A Murder is Announced – Walt Whitman HS Anne of Green Gables – Huntington HS The Philadelphia Story – Hills West BEST SCENERY: Anne of Green Gables – Huntington HS Almost, Maine – Harborfields HS Arsenic and Old Lace – Commack HS The Philadelphia Story – Hills West

Fall 2013 Plays LEAD ACTOR: Daniel Rudin (Mike) The Philadelphia Story, Half Hollow Hills HS West Mike Stentiford (Mortimer) Arsenic and Old Lace, Commack HS Brian Tolep (Dr. Gibbs) Our Town, Half Hollow Hills HS East Harris Ansari (Inspector Craddock) A Murder is Announced, Walt Whitman HS LEAD ACTRESS: Katherine Gerdes (Anne Shirley) Anne of Green Gables, Huntington HS Jennifer Bender (Stage Manager) Our Town, Hills East Tara Ranjbar (Dinah Lord) The Philadelphia Story, Hills West Christina Cabana (Martha Brewster) Arsenic and Old Lace, Commack HS Amanda Davis (Tracy Lord) The Philadelphia Story, Hills West SUPPORTING ACTOR: Nathaniel Bear (Mr. Webb) Our Town, Hills East Trevor Ewald (Patrick Simmons) A Murder is Announced, Walt Whitman HS Kyle Dana (Uncle Willie) The Philadelphia Story, Hills West Michael Worshoufsky (George Gibbs) Our Town, Hills East SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Brianna Robinson (Liz) The Philadelphia Story, Hills West Sadie Kalinowska-Werter (Scarecrow) Oz, Cold Spring Harbor HS Veronica Fox (Mrs. Gibbs) Our Town, Hills East

BEST TECHNICAL PRODUCTION A Murder is Announced – Walt Whitman HS Arsenic and Old Lace – Commack HS The Philadelphia Story – Hills West Almost, Maine – Harborfields HS BEST COSTUMES: Arsenic and Old Lace – Commack HS Oz – Cold Spring Harbor HS Anne of Green Gables – Huntington HS Our Town – Hills East BEST PLAY: Arsenic and Old Lace – Commack HS The Philadelphia Story – Hills West Our Town – Hills East Almost, Maine – Harborfields H.S.

Winter/Spring 2014 Musicals LEAD ACTOR: Kyle Arters (Robbie) The Wedding Singer, Walt Whitman H.S. Marty Lauter (Will) Oklahoma, Northport H.S. Jason Zelamsky (King Arthur) Spamalot, Half Hollow Hills H.S.West Zach Burden (Baker) Into the Woods, Huntington H.S. Nicholas Farruto (Tonton Julian) Once on This Island, Half Hollow Hills H.S. East LEAD ACTRESS: Nina Riffaud (Winnifred) Once Upon a Mattress, Cold Spring Harbor HS Cara Jacobson (Ti Moune) Once on This Island, Half Hollow Hills H.S. East Maeve Barth-Dwyer (Carmen Diaz)

Fame, Harborfields H.S. Alyssa Curcio (Elle Woods) Legally Blonde, Commack H.S. Katherine Gerdes (Baker’s Wife) Into the Woods, Huntington H.S. SUPPORTING ACTOR: Sam Nackman (Patsy/King Arthur’s Horse) Spamalot, Half Hollow Hills H.S.West Sean Donovan (Willard Hewitt) Footloose, John Glenn H.S. Nicholas Luke Freiman (Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf) Into the Woods, Huntington H.S. John Dwyer (Tyler) Fame, Harborfields H.S. Austin Pogrob (Emmet) – Legally Blonde, Commack H.S. SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Lee Metaxa Rozenfeld (Holly) The Wedding Singer, Walt Whitman H.S. Chelsea Holmes (Witch) Into the Woods, Huntington H.S. Alissa Liebler (Rusty) Footloose, John Glenn H.S. Olivia De Sonne Ammaccapane (Paulette) Legally Blonde, Commack H.S. Rachel Donders (Ado Annie) Oklahoma, Northport H.S. BEST FEATURED ACTOR: Tyler Zeoli (George) The Wedding Singer, Walt Whitman H.S. Sean McPhillips (Sir Bedevere/ Mrs. Galahad/Kevin) Spamalot, Hills West Jared Ross (Jose “Joe” Vegas) Fame, Harborfields H.S. Richard Martin (Papa Ge) Once on This Island, Hills East Buck Andrews (King Sextimus) Once Upon a Mattress, Cold Spring Harbor H.S. BEST FEATURED ACTRESS: Tara Ranjbar (Head Knight of Ni) Spamalot, Hills West Veronica Fox (Erzulie) Once on This Island, Hills East Christen Dekie (Miss Sherman) Fame, Harborfields H.S. Kristen Riordan (Rosie) The Wedding Singer, Walt Whitman H.S. Mariana Saba (Aunt Eller) Oklahoma, Northport H.S. BEST MALE VOCALIST: Declan Byrne (Jack) Into the Woods,

BEST STAGE CREW: The Wedding Singer – Walt Whitman H.S. Spamalot – Hills West Oklahoma – Northport H.S. Into the Woods – Huntington H.S. Legally Blonde – Commack H.S. BEST SCENERY: Once on this Island – H.H.H.H.S. East Oklahoma – Northport H.S. The Wedding Singer – Walt Whitman H.S. Once Upon A Mattress – Cold Spring Harbor H.S. Into the Woods – Huntington H.S. BEST TECHNICAL PRODUCTION: The Wedding Singer – Walt Whitman H.S. Oklahoma – Northport H.S. Once Upon a Mattress – Cold Spring Harbor H.S. Into the Woods – Huntington, H.S. Once on this Island – Hills East BEST DANCE PERFORMANCES: Footloose – John Glenn H.S. Fame – Harborfields H.S. Oklahoma – Northport H.S. Once on this Island – Hills East The Wedding Singer – Walt Whitman HS BEST COSTUMES: Once Upon a Mattress – Cold Spring Harbor H.S. Spamalot – Hills West Into the Woods – Huntington H.S. Oklahoma – Northport H.S. Once on This Island – Hills East BEST ORCHESTRA PIT: Oklahoma – Northport H.S. Into the Woods – Huntington H.S. Fame – Harborfields H.S. Spamalot – Hills West The Wedding Singer – Walt Whitman H.S. BEST ENSEMBLE IN A MUSICAL: Footloose – John Glenn H.S. Once Upon A Mattress – Cold Spring Harbor H.S. Fame – Harborfields H.S. Oklahoma – Northport H.S. Legally Blonde – Commack H.S. BEST MUSICAL: Into the Woods – Huntington H.S. Spamalot – Hills West The Wedding Singer – Walt Whitman H.S. Once On This Island – Hills East

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Rashiem Sexton, 10, paints pipes at the bottom of the mural that will soon find its permanent home on the north wall of the Tri CYA. TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Art From All Angles And Experiences

By Arielle Dollinger adollinger@longislandernews.com

A boy in a blue sweatshirt wields a paintbrush whose bristles are bleeding green. A girl with an earbud in only her right ear applies yellow to the two-dimensional hat of a silhouetted construction worker. A boy in a red shirt, lying on his stomach, makes magic of maroon as he paints in between the lines of tape.

One room inside the Tri Community Youth Agency (Tri CYA) is now home to a mural – a work-in-progress by both children and adults from the Town of Huntington – that will find its permanent home on the north wall of the New York Avenue building, located in the Big H Shopping Center, within the next few months.

“Whenever I make a mural, I try to get the local community to participate,” said Lucienne Pereira, who designed the work and has been supervising its execution.

“The best part for me is always the process... how kids get engaged in it.”

The subject matter aligns with what Pereira said is the future of the youth agency: The agency is set to someday become a job training center, so the mural depicts different trades. A construction worker, a girl at a computer, a chef. They are silhouetted and have no faces; they are blue and red and black and green and gray.

The Tri CYA is a not-for-profit, community-based agency dedicated to supporting the growth and development of youth and their families in the communities of Huntington, South Huntington and Cold Spring Harbor.

Huntington High School student Brian-

na Jones, 15, painted several of the mural’s figures.

“I didn't really think of myself as a good painter,” she said, but discovered that she had a talent for it when she started to paint the mural’s characters. “I think it'll be awesome to see and have people drive by and see it.”

A conglomeration of cultures, the mural also displays patterns chosen by each of its contributors.

“They create a nice quilt,” said Pereira of the patterns.

There are patterns from India and Pakistan and Africa. There is a section for free-drawing, where artists can draw line designs in chalk and paint over them, creating what Pereira refers to as a sort of tattoo on a building.

And then there are pineapples.

Youth worker Jane Grosso is painting pineapples because they are a symbol of hospitality, she said, and a part of her.

“Everybody gave a little bit of themselves,” she said.

According to Pereira, the cultural diversity is the result of an effort to allow all community members to feel included.

“It's like trying to make people who are not participating feel part of the mural,” she said. “Like we are trying to represent them, as well.”

Work sessions for the mural will end this week, but the finished product will remain in the Tri CYA building until the weather is suitable for its posting on the outer wall of the building – for the glue to work the way it must, Pereira said, the outside temperature must surpass the 65-degree mark.

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Park Appropriately The buzz in Huntington village this past tive option for workers and all-day parkers afweek has been about parking. fects everybody. But in the long run, forcing At times, there’s not enough of it. That’s the workers to park further away leaves the prime price of having a successful and vibrant down- spaces available for store and restaurant patown. trons.

The talk is resulting from the fee hikes that While this phase of the engineering firm’s went into effect concurrent with installation of recommendations are being implemented, multi-meter parking on the village’s main ar- there’s much going on behind the scenes. A piteries, Main Street and New York Avenue. The lot program will bring valet parking to the vilprice of parking has gone up – from 25 cents lage on nights when demand is heaviest, and a to 50 cents an hour – except in high-demand subcommittee is gathering data and designs to areas – Main Street and New York Avconsider the viability of building enue – where the price increased to $1 EDITORIAL a parking structure. Even if the an hour. decision is to go ahead with a The two-tiered fee structure was recommend- parking structure, it won’t happen overnight, ed by NelsonNygaard, a traffic consulting firm and it’s going to be expensive. hired by the Town of Huntington, its Economic Many municipalities are struggling with Development Office, the Huntington Village similar challenges, and many have created BID, and The Paramount to study parking usage parking districts so that monies raised through in the village and recommend solutions. One of fees and fines get put back into the areas that the recommendations was to make prime park- generate them. Whether it finances parking ing spots less attractive to employees and store programs, a parking garage or beautification owners who often “feed the meters” and tie up projects, it’s appropriate that the money be parking spaces all day and into the night. Like- segregated and used to benefit the community wise, extending enforcement hours until 8 p.m. it came from. That kind of move is an impordiscourages restaurant employees from tying up tant one to make here in Huntington, and parking spaces that could otherwise be available would be important not only for Huntington to restaurant patrons. village, but for every downtown shopping area Yes, raising the price to make it an unattrac- in the town.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Support the Season!

DEAR EDITOR: I would like to express my and my wife and family’s total support for the Seasons at Elwood over-55 development.

My wife and I have two children and their families which include our grandchildren living nearby. We have looked at other over-55 developments in Suffolk and Nassau counties.

The ones nearby are either too small in their unit sizes or way above the budget of a person of normal means. We looked out east, but it is too far for us to help out our grandchildren on a regular basis.

This development would give all that we want, as far as its cost, nearness to family and, very important to us, people our age who have things in common

with us, that we can enjoy living amongst and help each other in our retirement years.

The development is in a great location. I would enjoy living in a development that has as much greenery as this has and also with all its amenities. The final design is absolutely magnificent, and units with elevators to all floors are absolutely great for “us older people.”

Engel Burman and company have done a great job on it, and approving it and building it would be a great asset to the area, the school district and the numerous businesses in the area.

I know that Engel Burman has spoken to people in the area and most people, especially those near or at the age to buy there, would love to see it built! I can attest to this 100 percent.

Please tell the Town of

Huntington and the Elwood School District to read this, think about it and vote for it! It will make a lot of people who are over 55 very happy. This includes myself, my wife, my children and especially my grandchildren.

These little ones need us nearby more than ever in today's world and living near them will be a great way to start!

HOWARD LEFKOWITZ Commack

We Need The Season!

DEAR EDITOR:

We are strong advocates for the development of the Seasons at Elwood over-55 community.

As longtime residents of Long Island with children and grandchildren living in the Huntington are, it is very important for

us to move closer to them.

With the steady increase in the over-55 population, this new community provides many much needed services and amenities. It allows senior citizens to remain here on Long Island and, in particular, in Huntington.

In addition, this project brings a much need tax revenue to the area while helping to maintain the balance that a senior population provides.

We hope the Elwood community will work with this organization to bring this wonderful project to fruition.

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BOATS Bill Will Work DEAR EDITOR: As the boating season begins, I’d like to inform readers of legislation I’ve introduced to make boating safer. This bill was the product of consensus with local boaters, boating community leaders and activists, and local law enforcement.

On July 4, 2012, the Long Is-

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land community experienced a tragedy when three Long Island children were killed after the boat they were on capsized in Oyster Bay following July 4 fireworks.

While nothing we do today can change the past, we can honor their memory by ensuring no family has to endure the loss of a child because of inadequate safety measures.

That is why I introduced legislation that would help ensure the safety of boaters and our communities. The BOATS (Boating Occupancy And Teaching Safety) Act would require boats less than 45 feet in length to specify their maximum safe weight and capacity limit, and it would also provide grants for boating-safety classes. This is a common-sense bill that would help prevent future boating tragedies.

Boating is at the heart of what makes Long Island so special.

It’s time our passion for boating is matched only by our enthusiasm for safety.

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It’s just a historic little red shack on Park Avenue in Huntington village, at the entrance to the Cinema Arts Centre.

But when Huntington and Northport boys marched off to fight the British in the Battle of Long Island in 1776, that shack was a critical component of their preparations – it was the arsenal from which they drew gunpowder as they got ready to march off to war.

After the British evacuated Boston at the outset of the Revolutionary War, a fleet of 130 ships carrying 10,000 men landed on Staten Island on June 30, 1776, commanding New York harbor. By August, the army had grown to 31,000.

Meanwhile the American army, poorly trained and inadequately equipped, had prepared defensive positions in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the nearby Jersey shore – and called on local militia groups on Long Island to join them in facing off with the British.

Thus it was that, in early August of that year, the Suffolk County Militia, led by Lieutenant Colonel Potter and Major Jesse Brush and carrying the Huntington Liberty Flag, mustered on the Village Green.

Among them were the four companies from Huntington and a fifth company of the Army, raised in Great Cow Harbor under Captain Platt Vail. The Huntington troops drew an issue of gunpowder from the Arsenal on Park Avenue and marched to Brooklyn.

On their arrival, their ranks were divided.

About 100 men, under Potter and Brush, were assigned to General Nathaniel Woodhull of Mastic, with orders to drive off beef cattle to the east to prevent their falling into the hands of the British. The remainder, under Colonel Josiah Smith of East Moriches, was placed in the defensive lines.

What was their strategic mission? Stopping the British forces from occupying New York City.

After making the initial landing on Staten Island, the British came across to Brooklyn, landing at Gravesend Bay, in preparation for their invasion – but were faced by General George Washington's American soldiers who were waiting for them in Brooklyn Heights.

The front line was on a low line of hills running from the harbor through Greenwood Cemetery and Prospect Park. They run down the center of Brooklyn's spine, from Sunset Park through Prospect Park and Lookout Hill, to Mount Prospect behind the Brooklyn Museum, and out along Eastern Parkway. Washington fortified the hill tops and the southern slopes in Red Hook and Flatbush.

After camping for five days in Flatbush, the British marched to the unguarded Jamaica Pass, approximately along present day Empire Boulevard. Unopposed, they marched into Brownsville, stopping at the Rising Sun Tavern and forcing the owner to show them a northern passage – called Rockaway Path in today's Evergreen Cemetery – north to what today is the Eastern Parkway area, to the township of Bedford.

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Nautical Notes:Exploring Some Famous Historic Ships

By Henrietta Schavran The names of many maritime vessels of the past have become household words in our time.

Children everywhere are familiar with the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria, the three vessels sailed by Christopher Columbus and his crew in the year 1492 to explore lands west of the Atlantic Ocean in search of the Asian continent.

A ship whose name has become the subject of stories, books and movies is the H.M.S. Bounty, a British naval ship, made famous for its mutiny while sailing on the South Seas. The ship called “The Bounty” represents the power of the British Navy during the 18th century, when seafaring men like Captain James Cook explored the relatively unknown oceans of the world.

The ship also symbolizes the endurance and fortitude of men sailing long months on unfamiliar waters and the conflicts of a mutiny at sea. The ship’s infamous Captain Bligh had served under Captain Cook before he took over as commander of The Bounty, and he was well acquainted with the waters of the South Pacific oceans. Unfortunately, he could not foresee the events that led to the mutiny on his ship.

Closer to our American naval history is the name of one of our early warships, the U.S.S. Constitution. She was launched in 1797 in Boston Harbor and was equipped with 44 guns prepared to defend our young nation against enemy naval threats, particularly British warships double her size, and with double the firepower.

Another American warship today remembered by the household phrase “Remember the Maine” is the naval ship

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By George Wallace

The Huntington Arsenal was critical for local soldiers who marched off to fight the British in the Battle of Long Island in 1776.

Unfortunately for the American forces, there were only tiny units guarding the passes to the east, and the British capitalized on that, flanking the Patriot forces from the rear.

In that fateful battle on Aug. 27, 1776, the British met and defeated the forces of Israel Putnam, in overall command of 10,000 American troops, and General John Sullivan, in command of the advanced position

with 3,500 men on the low hills. Washington was forced to manufacture a desperate escape across the East River, and execute a fighting retreat up Manhattan Island.

As for Long Island's militia, it dispersed into the countryside, and the men of the Huntington militia either fled to Connecticut or laid low at home as the occupying British forces established their control of the rebellious island.

U.S.S. Maine, which achieved fame when, on Feb. 14, 1898, it was blown up in Havana Harbor in Cuba with the loss of 260 lives. This event propelled the Spanish-American War and earned the fame of President Theodore Roosevelt.

During World War I, the name of another ship entered the annals of maritime fame: the passenger ship Lusitania, which was sunk by the Germans, with great loss of innocent life.

On Dec. 7, 1941, “The Day of Infamy,” our country witnessed the surprise attack and destruction of our naval fleet at Pearl Harbor. That tragic event, which led to our involvement in World War II, is symbolized by the name of the warship U.S.S. Arizona, that lies at the bottom of Pearl Harbor and over which a museum has been built as a permanent reminder of that event.

During World War II, a ship whose name symbolized luxurious passenger travel across the Atlantic Ocean, The Normandie, met a sad fate in New York Harbor. It was being converted to wartime duties when it caught fire and eventually sank when it became swamped with water from firefighters who attempted to put out the blaze.

The names of famous ships that invoke activities other than military abound in our maritime history. Some of these nau-

tical treasures are planned to be discussed in a future article, so keep an eye out!

Henrietta Schavran, a native New Yorker and Huntington resident, has a Ph.D. from NYU and has been a businesswoman, historian, writer and lecturer.

She is Flotilla Commander, Coxwain and Instructor in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and enjoys sailing her sailboat with family and friends.

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CAMP&EDUCATION Pennies Go A Long Way At This Thrift Shop

By Arielle Dollinger adollinger@longislandernews.com

It was once a Syosset consignment shop, an exchange. In the 1950s, customers would enter with items to donate and later receive a portion of the proceeds.

The North Shore Holiday House Camp grounds today exists the Huntington incarnation of the shop in the form of a thrift shop that donates 100 percent of its proceeds to the camp itself – a camp which, since 1914, has welcomed girls from lowincome communities for two-week stays during the summer season.

“It’s one of the major ways that we raise money for the camp,” Holiday House President Janet Barone said of the thrift shop.

Shop proceeds also pay for about a third of the Holiday House camp program, according to its manager, Camille Petrone.

“The girls really don’t have anything,” she said. “Everything I touch, everything that’s donated, everything that I sort, ticket, price, and merchandise, is important to me because it’s giving girls an opportunity that they would never have.”

Petrone comes from a realm entirely different from the not-for-profit one she currently inhabits. She is a former designer who used to work in the garment center in Manhattan and has a background in retail merchandising, buying and designing.

The thrift shop at North Shore Holiday House helps fund a camp experience for underprivileged girls in Huntington.

“I’ve held very high positions with designers and manufacturers but I would have to say that this has been the most fulfilling, most rewarding job I’ve ever had, because I’m giving back, and I just love the idea of especially helping young girls,” she said.

Those who donate contribute items of all sorts. There are high-end designer items, Petrone said, as well as house wares and yard tools.

“We get beautiful things because of the area that we’re located in,” said Petrone, who is in her third season managing the

store. “People are very, very generous.”

The shop is open from September through June, when it closes for the camp’s summer season. The shop and camp are located at 74 Huntington Road in Huntington. Learn more at www.nshh.org.

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CAMP& EDUCATION ASK THE COLLEGE COUNSELOR Can I get into college with a learning disability?

By Daniel Kalina info@longislandernews.com

Just because you have a learning disability doesn’t mean you can’t get into the college of your choice.

USA Today reports that a growing number of students with learning disabilities are enrolling in college… Nearly nine out of 10 of the nation’s two- and four-year colleges enroll students with disabilities. Eighty-six percent of colleges polled enroll students with learning disabilities, including those students who struggle with conditions such as dyslexia or attention-deficit disorder and emotional disabilities, and many are accepting students on the spectrum.

According to a Center for Leaning Disabilities recent report, “Students with learning disabilities (LD) represent the largest cohort of all students with disabilities served in special education programs throughout the United States.” The report adds that the number of full-time, first-time freshmen with learning disabilities in American colleges and universities increased from .05 percent of all freshmen in 1983 to 3.3 percent of all freshmen in 2008.

And according to the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2, a report funded by the U.S. Department of Education documenting the experiences of a national sample of students ages 13-16 from 2000-2009 as they moved from secondary school into adult roles, 47.3 percent of all students with learning disabilities are attending postsecondary education, with most (35 percent) attending two-year or community colleges, 22 percent attending vocational, business, or technical school, and 16 percent attending a four-year school.

There is a reason for this growth. College and other postsecondary education is now a primary goal for 80 percent of secondary students with disabilities. As a result, larger numbers of students with learning disabilities have taken academically challenging courses in high school and are therefore more competitive in the college admissions process.

Parents, advocacy groups, secondary school counselors and other support personnel are increasingly aware of college options for students with learning disabilities, and concurrently, some colleges and universities recognize students with learning disabilities as an important group to recruit for admission. Classified students, as other students, all have special gifts and talents that can be nourished in college.

One of the primary tasks of school counselors is to help a student unwrap these special gifts and bring them forward in the college application process.

A student once instructed me in saying that she was not disabled, but rather she is “differently-abled.” It has been a lesson I never forgot in working with my students.

Additionally, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 mandates that postsecondary education be considered a goal for all students.

These requirements compel secondary special education teams to carefully consider

postsecondary options as a realistic goal for more and more students with learning disabilities.

Another reason for the increased emphasis on transition to postsecondary education is awareness of the importance of postsecondary education on future employment rates and earnings. According to the Secretary of Education’s Commission on the Future of Higher Education, individuals with a bachelor’s degree earn an average of $2.1 million over their lifetimes, which is almost twice that of workers with only a high school education. Adults with a high school degree or less are unemployed at nearly twice the rate of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher, according to the College Board.

The importance of college is also highlighted by research on 500 college and university graduates with learning disabilities that demonstrated levels of employment and earnings that were consistent with the American workforce in general.

Here are some ideas for transitioning to and preparing for college: Sometimes well-intentioned special education teams may determine that a student with learning disabilities should not take a foreign language, or should take a lower level math course. Such decisions might ultimately restrict the options that the student has when searching for a college.

If college is your goal, make every effort to enroll into a plan of study that features the most competitive courses reasonable for you, particularly in math, English and science.

Significant documentation of attempts to complete competitive courses (e.g., letters from teachers and learning specialists discussing your efforts) should be compiled and kept. Such documentation may become very important in future years. If you choose to seek accommodations in college, it has become common practice to have your school submit a complete psycho-educational report to the Office of Disability Services at the college. This report will substantiate your need for accommodations.

At a minimum, colleges must provide a disability contact person who can help the student arrange basic accommodations such as extended test time or auxiliary aids (e.g. note takers). Other colleges offer specialized services that include trained staff to work with students and faculty and services such as counseling, coaching and workshops in study skills. Be sure to research these options in your college search.

Understand that certain services can go beyond the requirements, and as such, colleges are allowed to charge fees for these services.

Remember that you are entitled to apply to use your testing accommodations on such tests as the PACT, PSAT, ACT, SAT and AP exams. You are also entitled to use your accommodations on all state exams and placement exams at a particular college. This is critical to enable you to level the playing field. Under the law, colleges cannot judge any of your testing results because you used accommodations.

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By Danny & Lora foodies@longislandernews.com

Robert Tyler just can’t seem to part with the Feed and Grain in Northport.

Named Feed and Grain because it shares a location with Northport Village’s original stable, the restaurant was built by Tyler, a Northport resident since ’71, in 1978.

Fast-forward several years to 1988, when Tyler handed the reins to his son, who operated the restaurant as The Clam Bar from 1988-1997. After that, it became Tavern on the Harbor, which shut its doors in 2007. But after traveling the world for a decade with his late wife, Tyler re-opened the Feed and Grain in the fall of 2008, renovating the joint, and it has been a Main Street staple ever since.

Tyler has also earned a bit of a reputation on Main Street as boss of the year; he takes his staff on vacation with him every winter – “in the winter, everyone can take off,” he explains. Needless to say, staff loyalty is quite intense, and many have been with him for decades. His staff repaid that kindness in 1984 by presenting him with a gold medallion of the Feed and Grain sign, which he proudly wears on a necklace.

Lobster is king at the Feed and Grain, and a tank full of fresh crustaceans is on display at the front door. They range from the minimum 1¼ lb. ($17.95 for a platter with mussels), with similar parings avail-

able for 3 lb. ($49.95) and 5 lb. ($79.95) lobsters. Want larger? Don’t be afraid to ask; Tyler showed off an 8 lb. lobster during our visit.

But for sheer economy of scale, you can’t beat Monday or Tuesday nights’ special, when you can order a tender and sweet 1¼ lb. lobster with mussels, prepared simply in a tasty blend of onions, garlic and oil, for $12.95, possibly the best lobster deal anywhere in town.

Check out the “new deal” recessionbuster specials throughout the week, too, and get some rays as you dine on a sizable Main Street outdoor patio.

If you’re not into lobster, fear not, because the Feed and Grain has plenty to delight you. Panko crab cakes ($10.95) were another hit at our table, pairing a crisp and crunchy exterior with a fleshy, flavorful interior, all dressed in corn salsa. Oysters Rockefeller ($10.95), topped with Swiss and spinach, are savory and rib-sticking.

Antonio’s Shrimp Wrap ($13.95) gets a tangy kick from chipotle mayo, and the shrimp is grilled delicately and is nice and juicy. Crazy Nuttiness ($13.95) is what it sounds like – a salad bursting with mixed greens, dried cranberries, glazed walnuts and cranberry-cinnamon goat cheese, drizzled with Asian Plum dressing to create a wild array of flavors and textures that can’t be beat. Fried bas-

Crunchy with a slight note of cheese, Feed and Grain’s baked clams have been a staple for decades.

Owner Robert Tyler shows off an 8 lb. lobster on the Crab cakes with fresh corn slaw are crisp on the outside and full of crab patio of Northport’s Feed and Grain, a restaurant flavor and zest inside. known for its fabulous fresh lobster specials. kets of shrimp, chicken and fish and chips are also longtime favorites worth exploring.

Portions are generous and filling, but make sure you have the Feed and Grain’s crème brulee at least once. You’ll be hooked on the creamy vanilla confection.

Mark Memorial Day on your calendar, because that’s the day the Feed and Grain’s summer season begins. The doors open every day from noon-10 p.m., making any time prime time for fresh lobster and great times with good friends.

Atmosphere: Laid-back nautical eatery Cuisine: Lobster and more Price: Moderate Off-season hours: 4-10 p.m. daily, open for lunch Saturday and Sunday; Seasonal hours (begins Memorial Day), noon-10 p.m. daily

Crazy Nuttiness? Yes, please! The name refers to one of the Feed and Grain’s most popular salad choices, featuring cinnamonraspberry goat cheese.

Finish with creamy Crème brulee, a Feed and Grain standard.

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Officials Welcome Nisen One Ten Sushi

Tom Lam and the gang at Nisen One Ten made it official as they celebrated the grand opening of the third of their Japanese-fusion hotspots in Melville April 28. Legislator Steve Stern joined representatives of the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, as well as town elected officials, to formally christen the new eatery with a ribbon-cutting.

The Monday/Tuesday lobster special - $12.95 for 1 lb and mussels – are just as tasty as they are legendary on Main Street.

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Tom Pescuma and Frank Bono are doing double-duty at Doppio Artisan Bistro and their new place, Char Grille, opening soon right next door.

A SNEAK PEEK AT CHAR: The Doppio boys are hard at work on their latest restaurant adventure, the Char Grille (26 Clinton Ave., Huntington) right next door to their Italian artisan bistro, Doppio.

They’ve gone for a homey look, with subtle tones, lots of exposed wood and warm brick in the former space occupied by BlonDee’s Bistro. And knowing their success with Doppio, we’re sure that will translate to their latest venture. Stay tuned – they’re expecting to open up shop within the next couple of weeks.

FABULOUS FRAPS: Just in time for the summer slim down, Starbucks has decided it’s time to push frappuccinos on its adoring

public once again. From 3-5 p.m. through May 10, half-price “frappy hour” returns to their many Town of Huntington locations.

If you’re wearing a swimsuit anytime soon, be sure to indulge responsibly.

LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE: Flex your dancing “mussels” at Acacia (371 New York Ave., Huntington village 631-923-2299 www.acaciali.com), when the musselscentric eatery and bar hosts a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 11 p.m.

DOSE OF HEALTHY: Everyone’s favorite elephant reopened this week with a new look and new menu items. The Purple Elephant (81b Fort Salonga Road West, Northport, 631-651-5002 http://thepurpleelephant.net), a restaurant and specialty foods market specializing in wild game, sustainable seafood, grass-fed

Kombucha Broolyn flavored probiotic tea is now available on tap at The Purple Elephant. meats and vegan and vegetarian dishes, has a new tropical flair to it. Also new: Kombucha Brooklyn (flavored, healthful probiotic tea) on tap; craft beer, biodynamic, sustainable and organic wines; “elephant juice” sangria, soju and sake cocktails; mimosas and menu additions.

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Under special education law, the assistive technology needs of students must be considered. These technologies can serve as important equalizers for students to access the curriculum and demonstrate their knowledge. It is important to understand that assistive technology services provided at the high school level may not be required or available at the college level.

Additionally, colleges are requiring computer skills that go well beyond assistive technology. Instructional technology is increasingly being used to deliver and assess learning, and concurrently, students are using technology as part of social net-

working. However, research indicates that students with learning disabilities are less comfortable with instructional technologies, which could create new barriers to learning. Transition preparation must therefore consider skills in the area of instructional technology.

Finally, self-advocacy skills are essential for all college students, but they are crucial for students with learning disabilities. At the college level, it becomes the responsibility of the student to disclose and explain the nature of his or her disability, self-advocate for needed services, and set personal and academic goals. This is a vital area to be developed and fostered throughout high

school and the transition process.

In summary, here’s the recipe for success: Know and understand your disability; actively participate in all transition meetings; accept responsibility for your own success; take the most competitive courses you can in high school; acquire computer skills; learn effective time-management skills; get involved in extra-curricular activities; develop a personal information file; and develop a personal strategy. You can make your college acceptance happen!

Daniel Kalina is a Commack-based education consultant.

Monkees (Continued from page A1)

“The Monkees,” which aired from 1966-1968. Although it was supposed to be a show about a fictional band of wannabe Beatles, the four actors quickly became music icons, and suddenly, the show was about a real band.

That real band faced an uphill battle at times. The story goes that the band fought hard to be legitimate, clashing with the show’s music supervisor, who reportedly left the band members out of the music process early on.

So, what is a fake band looking to be a real band to do? They plugged in their instruments, played their own music and started writing their own songs, and the hits followed.

At its peak in 1967, likely due to the no. 1 song “Daydream Believer,” the signature song of frontman Jones, who died in 2012, the band sold more records than The Beatles and The Rolling Stones combined.

The sitcom was cancelled in 1968, but the band continued to find success through the early 1970s. Up until 2011, the group has reunited and toured several times, and even released a new album in 1996.

Nesmith stopped performing with the band after 1970 (aside from joining them on a U.K. tour in 1997), but the other three members took to the road for a 45th anniversary tour in 2011, featuring old favorites and rare songs as well.

Jones, Dolenz and Tork traveled to the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada for the tour, which ended up being the last time the band performed with Jones, who died of a heart attack due to atherosclerosis the next year.

The surviving members reunited for a tour in late 2012 – which included a Paramount stop – and again last year for a tour. They will be back again in Huntington at the end of the month, sharing sounds from songs and albums that have sold over 65 million copies globally.

The Paramount stop is part of a 14-date tour that kicks off in New Hampshire and ends in Ohio. The tour was announced at the recent Monkees Convention in New Jersey.

Each band member has his own personality. Nesmith, the woolenhat-wearing Monkee, is a country rock pioneer who has launched a successful solo career. Dolenz has made successful children’s records, published an autobiography, and has performed on Broadway. A folk musician first, Tork recently released several albums with James Lee Stanley and Shoe Suede Blues.

Joined onstage by a backup band, Dolenz, Tork and Nesmith – all on guitar these days – will bring to the stage fan favorites, classic hits and deep cuts with a decidedly Monkees lighthearted feel.

Relive your inner ’60s child on Sunday, May 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $60-$215 on ticketmaster.com, at paramountny.com, or at the box office, located at 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

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Sweet Hollow Park vision becoming clearer (Continued from page A1)

By using special materials, the town can put parking on some of the passive parkland, freeing up space for ambitious plans for walking trails, chess tables, bocce, tennis and basketball courts and plantings. Outside exercise equipment

for adults is also under consideration.

The most active portions of the parks, such as the basketball courts, would be located near Old Country Road to reduce noise and visual impacts to residential neighbors.

Initial projections put the groundbreak-

ing somewhere in mid to late 2015, according to civic leaders pushing the project.

Organizers are also seeking grant money to build a statue as the park’s central gathering spot, one which would incorporate themes evoking the roots of the Sweet Hollow community, as well as

the cultural identity of the BAPS Hindu religious organization. The BAPS sold the 8.2-acre parcel to the town as part of a three-way land swap deal that also yielded a new BAPS mandir and 261 units of affordable senior housing on 18 acres at 25 Deshon Drive in Melville.

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our graduates college and career ready with 21st Century skills,” Acampora said.

According to Acampora, the challenges of her current term have included the Common Core initiative, staying within the 2-percent property tax levy cap and redistricting resulting in the closing of two elementary schools, Signal Hill and Forest Park, for the 2014-2015 school year due to declining enrollment.

“The past three years have been a time of great change,” she said. And, she noted, an added challenge was “managing state mandates with a lack of sufficient state aid.”

DeSabato, who has been a school board trustee since 2011, is also running for reelection.

“It is imperative that the children and every district resident have a representative that cares and works hard for them,” she said.

DeSabato said that her goal is to provide for “an education of excellence and opportunity” for students with limited tax increases for the area’s residents.

“We have adhered to the state mandated property tax levy cap formula for the past three years and I will continue to actively work with our state legislators to minimize the tax burden to all residents,” she said.

According to litigation attorney Craig Gardy, running in his first election, the board is in need of a “dynamics change.”

“Right now, I think there’s a severe disconnect between the board and the community,” he said. “I want to really institute some truth in budgeting and let the community actually know where we stand in our budget.”

Gardy suggested that this transparency in budgeting might come from a strategy

such as releasing quarterly reports, as a corporation does, to show the community where the community is versus where the board predicted it would be.

He also said that he would like to bring the nine-period day back to middle schools and to start a volunteer program, through which some of the educated but retired members of the community could volunteer in schools.

Matthew Glaser said that he decided to run as a result of increased frustration.

“I had been getting increasingly concerned,” he said. “I’m not exactly sure where we’re going as a community, what our plan is to confront these issues.”

The “issues” he referenced are those of budget challenges, the Common Core curriculum and the struggle to stay within the tax cap. Glaser also said that he thinks the board must work to better communication throughout the district.

“I think we really need to establish how we want to communicate with the community,” he said, noting that several options include video-taping meetings and posting them online, and posting PowerPoint presentations online, or increasing the use of social media for purposes of community communication.

Glaser said he was surprised at the handling of the school closures. He remembers growing up in Virginia, he said, and experiencing district closures there with more communication than he experienced during the recent closure decision period in Half Hollow Hills. He was concerned, he said, with the lack of conversation about what the district would do with the closed school buildings.

Current Half Hollow Hills PTA Council President Stephanie Gurin is running, she

said, because to serve the community as a trustee would be a “natural progression” for her.

“My educational experiences, combined with the knowledge gained during my tenure and past successes, will bring a unique voice to the Half Hollow Hills school board,” she said.

Gurin, who moved into the district in 2001, said that one of her goals is “reuniting the community” after this year’s closing of two of the district’s elementary schools.

“With the closure decisions behind us, I want to help refocus the community on cultivating an environment where students and education are the number one priority,” she said. “Striving for excellence in education and getting back to basics, where children come first is a must in our great district.”

Attorney Adam Kleinberg specializes in defending school districts, and if his election campaign proves successful, he may become a part of one.

“I don’t have a hidden agenda, I don’t want to revisit the past; I’m only concerned about going forward,” Kleinberg said. “I really feel that there has not been the appropriate amount of transparency in the recent board decisions… I want to make sure that what the board is saying they’re gonna do matches the information before them and what they’re actually doing.”

Kleinberg said that one of his concerns is the cutting of educational programs.

“Foreign language, the arts, these things are so important and so vital and Half Hollow Hills cannot rest on a reputation it’s earned in the past,” he said. “We have to continue to maintain our status.”

The father of two girls, 10 and 8 years old, Kleinberg said that he likes to think he is running because of his daughters.

Another father of two girls, Alan Lacher is running in an effort to put “students first.” Lacher said that he believes that his “unique set of skills” will help him to serve the district.

“I’ve spent the last 10-plus years helping school districts, including Half Hollow Hills, to implement technology and process to improve operational performance, maximize funding and increase collaboration and communication with students and parents,” his bio reads.

The CEO at Custom Computer Specialists, Inc., Lachar said his qualifications are leading the implementation of the Infinite Campus student information system in the district and being an advocate for student data privacy.

For incumbent Peller, an M.D., running in this election is about handling the district’s future challenges.

“The experience I’ve developed with being an active board member really makes me best suited for the changes,” said the father of one High School East ninth-grader and one 2013 graduate of the school. “There are many similarities and parallels that are going on in the healthcare industry as well as the education.”

According to the doctor, his experience in healthcare has allowed him insight into government intervention, government regulation and reduced revenues.

His goal, he said, is “to continue to be an advocate for the students, for excellence in education.”

“I love Half Hollow Hills, I’ve lived here for 16 years and it’s my home,” he said.

The election is May 20.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Waxing Never Looked This Good Long Islander News photo/Jacqueline Birzon

Wax Republic owner Lisa Lazzara, of Huntington, and esthetician Jenna Schlott, of Northport, guarantee clients will fall in love with their services after the very first visit.

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Not all wax is created equal. Wax Republic owner Lisa Lazzara goes out of her way to order soft wax, shipped straight from Italy, to enhance the mission of her one-stop shopping waxing boutique.

But walking in to the 249 Main St., Huntington village space, which is covered wall-to-wall with calming lavender and marked by sleek wooden floors, the business can feel very much like home.

It’s no surprise construction and set-up took about eight weeks to complete before Wax Republic opened its doors in February, transforming the space formerly home to Life Is Good.

“It’s a unique and special place. I put a lot of thought into it,” Lazzara, of Huntington, said of the location.

Lazzara admitted the decision to stick strictly to waxing was inspired by her experience in the field and her affinity for working with, and talking to, people.

“I’m too chatty for facials,” Lazzara said. “Waxing is fun, upbeat and lively, and you can have some music going, and you can see so many more people. Even from a business standpoint, waxing is more lucrative.”

Specializing in Brazilian waxes, Lazzara, an esthetician, said she’s always had a love for waxing.

“With Brazilians, there’s so much inconsistency out there. Some places are fast, others are slow, and with pricing, it’s very hit-or-miss. I thought: I’m going to do one thing and I’m going to do it well…

With the proper knowledge and training, our wax can provide for a gentler, more

thorough hair removal experience,” the owner said.

Lazzara made a business-minded decision to offer waxing services that are not too expensive but not necessarily inexpensive, pitting her prices right in the middle of the local competition.

However, Wax Republic not only specializes in the Brazilian experience.

Lazzara also offers bikini, underarm, arm and leg waxes, as well as full facial waxes that include the eyebrows, lips and chin.

Lazzara said women aren’t the only ones who stand to benefit from her 15minute, in-and-out service gig — men, she said, are frequent and loyal customers, too. The gender-friendly Wax Republic offers nose, ear, sideburn, back and stomach waxes that men also take advantage of, whether for their own, hair-free satisfaction or their partner’s.

Timid first-timers who fear the prospect of pain, fret not. Lazzara recommends her waxees take two ibuprofen one-hour prior to an appointment, and said that avoiding caffeine can also yield benefits during the wax. Although Lazzara said she cannot guarantee a painfree experience, Wax Republic offers a $30 numbing agent that can be applied before the procedure to ensure a service that is as painless as possible.

Along with fellow esthetician Jenna Schlott, a Northport resident, the perky pair has an undisputable love for the business, and they try their best to reflect that from a client’s very first appointment.

“I’m really conscious of the details.

We’re careful and detail-oriented; there’s never any wax left on anyone’s skin.

People go home and they look, and we know we need to be as thorough as possible,” Lazzara said.

Wax Republic 249 Main St., Huntington 631-470-9488 www.waxrepublic.com

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Every Thursday except holidays, “Caring and Sharing,” gives women a chance to share joys and concerns and in turn receive support and confidentiality. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $10 members/$15 non-members, per session. Advance registration: 631-549-0485.

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around the life and times of Otto Kahn, the man responsible for building this Long Island treasure in the early 20th century. 631-2711442 or www.bookrevue.com.

WEDNESDAY Family Service League House Tour

In recognition of May being designated Senior Citizen Month, Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta is hosting an informational fair for seniors, as well as their families and caregivers. The Senior Information Fair will be held at the East Northport Library located at 185 Larkfield Road in East Northport on May 8 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. It is free and open to the public.

Seniors should bring their ID with them.

Family Service League hosts its 64th Annual House Tour on May 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This year’s House Tour features a wide array of well-appointed homes showcasing some of the North Shore’s finest architecture. Guests can complete this afternoon with a gourmet lunch at Harbor Club at Prime, where over a dozen boutiques will showcase this year’s latest fashions, accessories and home decor. Tickets are $60 in advance with an option to include lunch for an additional $35. Call 631-427-3700, ext.

255 or email jsandler@fsl-li.org.

More Than Just Zeppole…

Check Out Five Towns

Senior Info Fair

Do you qualify for a scholarship? Five Towns College in Dix Hills invites you to stop by during Spring Enrollment Days every Wednesday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to find out if you qualify. New and transfer students welcome for on-the-spot evaluations. Application fees will be waived. Five Towns College focuses on audio recording technology, music, music business, theatre arts, filmmaking, mass communication and more. For more information, or to schedule a private tour or visit the next open house, call 631-656-2110 or go to ftc.edu.

The St. Francis of Assisi Festival and carnival begins next week at 29 Clay Pitts Road in Greenlawn. Enjoy games, food, raffles, entertainment and rides Thursday, May 15, 5-10 p.m.; Friday, May 16, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, May 17, 1-11 p.m.; and Sunday, May 18, 1-9 p.m.

Hard Luck Café

Larry Kolker, an American roots musician with a post-modern edge who grew up in Huntington, shares a bill with Scott Cook, a prairie balladeer from Alberta, Canada, during the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s monthly Hard Luck Café series at the Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Avenue, Huntington) on May 15. The 8:30 p.m. concert in the Cinema’s Sky Room will be preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for Cinema Arts Centre and FMSH members; $15 for non-members.

For more information, visit www.fmsh.org or call 631-425-2925.

FRIDAY Plant Sale, Flower Show

Feed The Garden!

Starring Daryl Hannah, Danny Glover and Antonio Villaraigosa, “The Garden” is about healing, renewal, community empowerment and the fight to save a garden in the face of murky, backroom politics. Co-presented by the Long Island Community Agriculture Network (LICAN), “The Garden” screens as a benefit for Huntington Station’s Gateway Park Community Garden in the Real-To-Reel Documentary Series on Wednesday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington.

631-423-7611. www.CinemaArtsCentre.org. $10 members/$15 public, includes panel discussion and reception with dishes made from vegetables grown at the Gateway Park Community Garden in Huntington Station. Tickets can be purchased online at www.CinemaArtsCentre.org, at the box office during theater hours or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006.

The Centerport Garden Club presents its Annual Plant Sale and small, standard flower show, “The Enchanted Garden,” on May 9 at the Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. Plant sale from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m./flower show from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Rain or shine. Free admission.

Run is Saturday, May 10. Race starts at 505 Main St., Northport and continues through the rolling hills of town. Proceeds benefit the Annual Bereavement Retreat for Children. For information, call Barbara Sorelle at 631-2617200. Register at active.com or www.visitingnurseservice.org.

Chorale Concert

An Evening Of Celtic Music

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Huntington Arts Council with a concert featuring the Northport Chorale; and art, music and dance by the Huntington Arts Council, Northport Jazz Band, American Dance Theater LI, harpist Skyla Budd and more on May 9, 7-8 p.m. artist’s reception; 8 p.m. concert at Northport High School, 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport. $15 at the door/50-percent discount HAC members. Contact Su at 631-754-3144 or visit the web at www.northportchorale.org.

Strike A Pose

There will be no “generation gap” on May 9 as students from the Jewish Academy and senior adults from the Suffolk Y JCC and JASA hit the catwalk together. The theme – “Outer Beauty, Inner Strength” – is meant to underscore the idea the indeed, everyone can and is beautiful.

Wheelchair bound, walker-using adults, paired with students from K-7th grade will wow the crowds. The program is free and open to the public at the Jewish Academy/Suffolk Y JCC at 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack. RSVP at info@thejewishacademy.com.

BINGO!

Perry Como Lodge 2846 hosts Bingo on May 16, 7:30 p.m. at the St. Philip Neri Parish Center, 15 Prospect St., Northport. $3 admission. Call Charlie Sorrentino at 631-261-1989 for more information. Proceeds will be shared with St. Philip Neri Church. Prizes total $1,000 with an additional seventh game 50/50 prize.

Snacks and refreshments available.

Enjoy an evening of Celtic music, a benefit the St. Anthony’s High School Celtic Friars Pipe Band, featuring the band itself along with the Four Leaf Clovers, Inishfree School of Dance and the Friar Choir, on May 17, 7 p.m. at St. Anthony’s High School, 275 Wolf Hill Road, South Huntington. $20 in advance/$25 at the door.

East Woods Spring Fair

The Spring Fair at East Woods School, featuring carnival rides, games, live music, a flower sale, and an estate sale, is Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at 31 Yellow Cote Road, Oyster Bay. www.eastwoods.org.

Live Music

Live local bands take over Finley's of Greene Street, 43 Greene St., Huntington, every Saturday night at 11 p.m. Join in the fun and food!

SUNDAY Find Your Center

Find inner peace in an ongoing weekly class for beginners and newcomers every Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Dipamkara Meditation Center, 282 New York Ave., Huntington. 631549-1000. www.MeditationOnLongisland.org.

MONDAY Argentine Tango Classes

SATURDAY Run For The Health Of It

The 14th Annual Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk’s 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun

Experience the subtle communication between partners as you learn the passionate dance known as the tango. Come dress to impress (but be comfortable) for classes on Monday nights, 7-9:30 p.m. at Spirit of Huntington Art

Meet With A Senior Advocate

Center, 2 Melville Road North, Huntington Station. 631-470-9620 or email noconintended@gmail.com. Suggested donation: $10 per person/$15 per couple.

The Suffolk County Office for the Aging brings senior advocates to the Town of Huntington assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies. Catch them at: the Huntington Library, Monday, May 12, 10 a.m.-noon; Huntington Nutrition Center, Wednesdays, May 28 and June 25, 9 a.m.-noon; Paumanack Village I & II (Greenlawn): Tuesdays, May 27 and June 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Paumanack Village V & VI (Melville): Tuesdays, May 13 and June 10, 9 a.m.-noon; and South Huntington Library: Thursday, May 22, 1011:30 a.m. Appointments are encouraged; drop-ins welcome. 631-853-8200.

Red Is For Passion

Open Mic Night

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. 631-271-6470 or flarpp@yahoo.com.

TUESDAY Do You Know Your Trivia?

Head to Rookie’s Sports Club in Huntington Village for a trivia night with the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum May 13, 7 p.m. Cohosted by the Town of Huntington Historical Partnership, it will include categories in local history, sea life, local landmarks and maritime interests. Play individually or as a team.

Winners split the pot with the museum. $10 Player/$30 team of four. $5 drink and appetizer specials. 70 Gerard St., Huntington.

Free Mommy And Me Class

Sing! Stretch! Dance! Play! Enjoy a fun-filled class that includes parachute play and bubble play and meet other Jewish moms at The Chai Center in Dix Hills. The free class takes place Tuesdays at 10 a.m. For children ages 6-36 months. Pre-registration required by phone or online: 631-351-8672. www.thechaicenter.com.

Free Help For Vets

Every Tuesday from 12-4 p.m. is “Military Appreciation Tuesdays,” when Long Island Cares specifically assists veterans, military personnel and their families at the Hauppauge and Freeport emergency pantries. Appointments can be made by contacting jrosati@licares.org.

‘Oheka Chronicles’ Author Visits Bookstore

Frank Amoroso introduces his new historical novel, “Behind Every Great Fortune,” the first in a trilogy called “The Oheka Chronicles” at Book Revue at 313 New York Ave., Huntington, on May 13, 7 p.m. The plot of the book revolves

Play your heart out at an acoustic open mic night every Wednesday at Caffe Portofino, 249 Main St., Northport, 7-10 p.m. www.facebook.com/cafportopenmic.

Power Breakfast

Join business professionals at BNI Executive Referral Exchange’s breakfast networking meeting every Wednesday, 7-8:30 a.m. at the Dix Hills Diner, 1800 Jericho Turnpike, Dix Hills. 631-462-7446.

AT THE LIBRARIES Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-6926820. cshlibrary.org.

• Lisa Argentieri's solo exhibition “No Boundaries” of watercolor and acrylic paintings is on display through May 28.

• Discover how to utilize Windows 8.1 in this hands-on experience, and come away more comfortable with using the latest touch device in this free program open to the public on Thursday, May 15, 11:30 a.m. Call Information Services at 631-692-6820 to register.

Commack Public Library

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

• Carole and Ricahrd Witkover take you on a summertime visit to Greenland through photographs, movie clips and animation accompanied by a background of local music and narration on Monday, May 12, 7 p.m.

Deer Park Public Library

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

• Through a grant from New York State, the library offers Google Nexus 7 tablets for borrowing. Browse the web, download a book, play games and more with just a touch of your finger. Tablets can be checked out for

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Visit The Tide Mill Hop a boat and tour the Van WycksLefferts Tide Mill, built in 1795, with the Huntington Historical Society throughout the spring and summer: May 15, noon; May 26, 10 a.m.; June 11, 10 a.m.; June 25, 10:15 a.m.; July 14, 1 p.m.; July 28, 12:30 p.m.; Aug. 11, 11:45 a.m.; Aug. 22, 1:45 p.m.; Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m. $10 members/$15 non-members. Reservations required. 631-427-7045, ext. 401. www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-499-3722. www.elwoodlibrary.org.

• Catch the flick “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” on Friday, May 9, 1 p.m.

• Calling all girls. Bring your “American Girl” doll, or any other favorite doll on Tuesday, May 13, 5 p.m., and listen to a story about an American Girl and make a special craft to complete the fun.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org.

• May 2014 featured artist Annie ShaverCrandell’s show, “A Collection of Views: Landscapes, Cityscapes and Interiors,” is on display May 1-29.

Huntington Public Library

Main Branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631427-5165. Station Branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station.

631-421-5053. www.thehuntingtonlibrary.org.

• Iacopo Pasquinelli’s “Landscape” is on display at the main gallery through May 3. The Florence-born artist began designing as a child and continued his studies with Florentine painter Tiziano Bonnani.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

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

• Learn about the many tasks your Android phone can perform, such as taking pictures, accessing email, using the calendar to list appointments, playing music, and more on Thursday, May 15, 4-5:30 p.m. in Northport.

• Are you new to the community, or would you like to learn more about using the many services your community has to offer? Come to an information fair Friday, May 9, 3-6 p.m. at the East Northport branch and learn about various local and countywide community organizations.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station.

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

• You've probably driven by the house dozens of times, but the old home and the family that lived there are a mystery to most. Tony Guarnaschelli from the Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Society will reveal the fascinating history of the John Gardiner House on Park Avenue on Wednesday, May 14, 7 p.m.

THEATER and FILM Bare Bones Theater

57 Main St., Northport. www.barebonestheater.com. 631-606-0026.

• What’s a little sexual politics among friends?

“Hooked,” a play by Huntington’s Danielle Burby, shows May 9 and 10 at 8 p.m.; and May 11 at 7 p.m.

Cinema Arts Centre

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

• “The Garden” is about healing, renewal, community empowerment and the fight to save a garden in the face of murky, backroom politics. Co-presented by the Long Island Community Agriculture Network (LICAN), “The Garden” screens as a benefit for Huntington Station’s Gateway Park Community Garden in the Real-To-Reel Documentary Series on Wednesday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. $10 members/$15 public, includes discussion and reception with dishes made from vegetables grown at the Gateway Park Community Garden in Huntington Station.

John W. Engeman Theater At Northport 350 Main St., Northport. www.johnwengemantheater.com. 631-261-2900.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours through April 15: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 students with ID and seniors 62 and older, and $3 children 12 and under. Mansion tour, add $5 per person. 631-854-5555. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

• The planetarium’s new show, “Black Holes: Journey into the Unknown,” has regular showings on Tuesdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631-4214530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road. 631421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.

• Learn more about “Memorable Moments in the Musicals of Rodgers and Hammerstein” on Thursday, May 8, 2:30 p.m. in Dix Hills.

For Fun,” on display through May 17.

• The classic musical “The Music Man” is now on stage.

• The beloved children's books written by Jeff Brown in 1964 comes to life in “The Musical Adventures Of Flat Stanley,” showing on weekends through May 18.

AUDITIONS/SUBMISSIONS Northport Symphony Orchestra

The Northport Symphony Orchestra seeks new members in all sections. Repertoire ranges from Baroque through classical and romantic to early 20th century. Music Director Richard Hyman is an award-winning music educator and composer. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:30-9 p.m. usually at East Northport Middle School. Email info@northportorchestra.org to arrange an audition. Website: northportorchestra.org.

MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island

107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-462-5400. www.ArtLeagueLI.net.

• “Landscapes: From Metropolis to Arcadia” on display through May 11.

• More than 70 artists and craftspeople will show and sell original works of art and handmade crafts such as paintings, photographs, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, woodwork, glasswork, wearable art, and more at the Fine Art & Craft Fair at Heckscher Park in Huntington on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The event will also feature live art demonstrations by Art League instructors, family-friendly hands-on activities, food vendors and live music. Free admission.

b.j. spoke gallery

299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 631-549-5106. www.bjspokegallery.com.

• May brings Ilene Palant’s solo exhibition of sculpture and photography titled “Naked Stones & Intimate Landscapes” and a member exhibit that fills the rest of the gallery.

Both exhibitions on display May 1-31.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768. www.cshfha.org.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-3673418. www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

• Save the date for the Hawaiian Luau on Saturday, July 19, 7-11 p.m.

fotofoto Gallery

14 W. Carver St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 12-8 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m. 631-549-0448. www.fotofotogallery.org.

• “Whisper Loudly,” photographs by Patricia Beary, is on display through May 25. Beary presents compelling images from European cemeteries.

• “Tulips,” photographs by Holly Gordon, is also on display through 25, with a reception on May 3.

Gallery Thirty Seven

12b School Street, Northport. www.gallerythirtyseven.com.

• Visit Northport’s newest gallery and check

out the resident artists.

Heckscher Museum Of Art

2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday - Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6-8/adults, $46/seniors, and $4-5/children; members and children under 10 free. 631-351-3250.

• “Rhythm & Repetition in 20th Century Art,” on view through Aug. 10, focuses on artists who use repeated shapes depicting natural, manmade, or abstract forms as a method to organize their compositions.

Holocaust Memorial And Tolerance Center

Welwyn Preserve. 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Sat.-Sun.: noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040 ext. 100. www.holocaust-nassau.org.

• The permanent exhibit explains the 1930s increase of intolerance, the reduction of human rights, and the lack of intervention that enabled the persecution and mass murder of millions of Jews and others: people with disabilities, Roma and Sinti (Gypsies), Jehovah’s Witnesses, gays and Polish intelligentsia.

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.

• “Portrait” 2014 is on display through May 12 at the main gallery.

Huntington Historical Society

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington.

Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631427-7045, ext. 401. www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

• Exhibit “The Times They Were A-Changing – 1960s & Huntington’s Response” on display at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building.

• Hop a boat and tour the Van Wycks-Lefferts Tide Mill, built in 1795, throughout the spring and summer: May 15, noon; May 26, 10 a.m.; June 11, 10 a.m.; June 25, 10:15 a.m.; July 14, 1 p.m.; July 28, 12:30 p.m.; Aug. 11, 11:45 a.m.; Aug. 22, 1:45 p.m.; Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m. $10 members/$15 non-members.

Reservations required.

LaMantia Gallery

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

• Following the success of their display of exclusive featuring never-before-seen Dr. Seuss artwork, the gallery displays a permanent collation of estate-authorized art.

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859. www.northporthistorical.org.

• “Window Shopping Through Time” is a recreation of 10 stores that were located on Main Street and Woodbine Avenue spanning about 100 years, from the 1880s’ Morris City Grocery with their fresh produce and dry goods to the 1980s 5&10 with their ribbon and toys.

Ripe Art Gallery

1028 Park Ave., Huntington. TuesdayThursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www.ripeartgal.com.

631-239-1805.

• STANKO returns for the third time with his newest collection of paintings, titled “Life Is

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. April admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240, ext. 114. www.waltwhitman.org.

• Schedule at a time convenient for your group for high tea and transport yourself back in time as your group experiences High Tea in a private gathering house at the Birthplace. $25/person. 631-427-5240, ext. 113. educator@waltwhitman.org.

MUSIC & DANCE Dix Hills Performing Arts Center

Five Towns College, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills. Box Office: 631-656-2148. www.dhpac.org.

• “A Guitar Extravaganza: Tribute to the Great Jazz Clubs & the Musicians who Jammed There,” on Thursday, May 8, 7:30 p.m. will recreate the excitement, musicianship and atmosphere of the greatest Jazz clubs. $10.

The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. www.paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

• Go back to the ’80s with Jessie’s Girl on Friday, July 11. Tickets: $15, $20 & $25.

• Joan Rivers will hold nothing back when she visits on July 25 as part of The Paramount Comedy Series. Tickets are $40-$110.

DONATIONS WELCOME Help The Troops Call Home

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci’s Huntington Station district office is an official drop-off site for Cell Phones for Soldiers. To help the troops call home by donating your old cell phone, stop by or mail your phone to 1783 New York Ave., Huntington Station, 11746. 631-271-8025.

VOLUNTEERING Cosmetologists Wanted

Hospice Care Network is seeking New York State-licensed cosmetologists to provide 2-4 haircuts per month for community members facing life-limiting illnesses. Download an application at www.hospicecarenetwork.org or call 516-224-6423.

Be A Museum Docent

The Huntington Historical Society is currently seeking volunteers to train to become Museum Docents at the historic David Conklin Farmhouse Museum. The museum is located at 2 High St. in Huntington village and is a fascinating interpretation of the Colonial, Federal and Victorian time periods. No experience required – an interest in local history is a plus.

Training is provided. Call 631-427-7045 ext 403.

Send us your listings Submissions must be in by 5 p.m.

10 days prior to publication date.

Send to Community Calendar at 14 Wall Street, Huntington, NY 11743, or e-mail to info@longislandernews.com

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HUNTINGTON VILLAGE

Era Ending For Freedman Jewelers Long Islander News photo/Danny Schrafel

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

An iconic Huntington village jewelry shop with roots dating back 117 years will soon be closing its doors.

Signs went up in the windows of Freedman Jewelers’ 345 New York Ave storefront last week announcing a going-outof-business liquidation sale, marking the impending end of a family business that got its start in Chelsea, Mass. in 1897.

“It’s a very, very nice business. I’ve run this business with the intention of passing it on to my sons, and they’re all doing so well that they don’t need this,” owner Eric Freedman, 68, said.

Freedman said he is in discussions with several jewelers about taking over the space, which he custom built in the late 1970s as a jewelry store, with manufacturing space on the second floor.

Eric Freedman got involved in the family business in the aftermath of tragedy.

His father, Barney, was killed in 1969 during an infamous robbery when the store was at a different Huntington village location.

“I wasn’t in the business – I was going to help my mother liquidate,” Freedman said. “But I liked the business so much that I bought it.”

Freedman Jewelers began in 1897, when his grandfather, Julius Freedman, opened his doors in Chelsea, Mass. Several family members opened jewelry stores in Massachusetts and Brooklyn before Barney Freedman opened his jewelry store in Huntington Station in 1936. After urban renewal, Freedman Jewelers moved to 387 New York Ave. in the early 1960s and then to its present location at 345 New York Ave. in 1978.

“There was a big fire,” Freedman recalled. “Six stores burned down in 1977.

It took a year and a half to rebuild… I

Eric Freedman is closing 117-year-old Freedman Jewelers in Huntington village, which was first opened by his grandfather in Massachusetts. bought the two stores next door and relocated.”

During a 45-year career, Freedman has distinguished himself an expert jeweler and appraiser. He is a past president of the American Gem Society, the 1991 recipient of the Shipley Award, the gemology industry’s highest honor, has been featured three times on ABC News’ Prime Time Live, and later became the only man to have ever appraised and priced the Hope Diamond. He also appraised the 129-carat Tiffany diamond, as well as pieces for private collections and museums.

Freedman has also distinguished himself an adventurer. While visiting his grandparents in Ohio, he became a certi-

fied scuba diver at age 12. From there, he began exploring the wrecks on the South Shore and diving all over the world. He later parlayed that into cave diving, which he discovered in 1976.

“One day, someone said they’re going cave diving – I said, ‘what’s that?’” he recalled. “I was hypnotized by it. The clarity of the water is incredible. You don’t see the water – you can see forever if the water is undisturbed.”

Cave diving is one of the world’s most dangerous sporting activities, and his extreme sporting earned him an invitation to join the Explorers Club, which boasts luminaries like Sir Edmund Hillary and Charles Lindbergh. “But I got too old for

that,” he quipped, and now he mostly focuses on sailing.

After the store closes in June, Freedman said he plans to spend plenty of time with his children and grandchildren and do lots of sailing after he retires next month, which sounds less like retirement and more like a new chapter in an adventurous life. His summer plans include sailing around South America to visit friends and spend time at homes in Colombia, and when the fall comes around, he hopes to sail around the world and scratch that off his “bucket list.”

“It’s time. Business is good, but I’ve been doing this all this time and I’d like to just enjoy the rest of my life,” he said.

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Gaughran Launches Comptroller Campaign dschrafel@longislandernews.com

With a pledge to hone in on waste, fraud and abuse in county government, Eaton’s Neck’s Jim Gaughran on April 30 kicked off his campaign to become Suffolk County’s next comptroller.

Hundreds of supporters packed the Northport American Legion Hall, where Gaughran was introduced by Northport Village Deputy Mayor Henry Tobin and Suffolk Legislator William Spencer (DCenterport). He is running to fill a vacancy that will be created by Comptroller Joseph Sawicki, Jr., a Republican, who is termlimited at the end of 2014.

“It’s a very exciting occasion, and one which bodes wonderful things for our county and our village,” Tobin, the village’s finance commissioner, said. “I think he is going to serve us wonderfully in this role.”

Gaughran, 57, an attorney who currently serves as chairman of the Suffolk County Water Authority, is a seasoned political veteran who previously served as a former Suffolk County legislator from 1987-1993 and Huntington councilman from 19831987. He is regarded as one of the top political minds in the Huntington Town Democratic Committee.

Gaughran said he would be a nonpartisan

and “honest, independent watchdog.”

“I will be the watchdog overseeing everything to make sure that every single penny you pay in your tax dollar is used for the services here in Suffolk County,” he said.

Touting his efforts to reduce the size of the water authority’s staff by 7 percent over four years without laying anybody off, Gaughran said he would hone in on “fraud, waste and abuse” in government and take steps to improve the county’s bond rating.

He also pledged to partner with the state and federal governments to fight Medicaid fraud and waste, which he said costs the county millions.

Gaughran said he would also implement a policy he started at the water authority which requires all professional services for the county to be contracted through an RFP and a bidding process.

“It’s the only way to go, and it’s saved us a lot of money,” he said.

Citing ethics legislation he sponsored and passed as a town councilman and legislator, Spencer said Gaughran has the moral fiber, along with the business sense, to be an excellent comptroller.

“We need somebody who has the ethics, who has the morality,” Spencer said. “But he’s also a manager. He knows how to make government work better.”

Long Islander News photo/Danny Schrafel

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Jim Gaughran lays out his platform as he kicks off his campaign for Suffolk County Comptroller on April 30 in Northport.

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HillSPORTS BOYS LACROSSE

Thunderbirds Boys Lacrosse Team On A Roll Long Islander News photos/Andrew Wroblewski

Dan Bockelman, a senior captain for Half Hollow Hills East, takes on a Middle Country defender in a game last Thursday.

By Andrew Wroblewski info@longislandernews.com

Varsity Coach Gordon Hodgson of Half Hollow Hills East makes it a point to teach his team the mental toughness the sport of lacrosse requires. That’s why when the boys of Hills East (7-3) led Middle Country (1-9) last Thursday by 2 goals with less than a minute to play, Hodgson’s team was able to keep its composure even after Middle Country had just scored 4 straight goals and became increasingly more physical as the clock ran down. Calm, cool, and collected, the Thunderbirds put the game to bed, defeating the Mad Dogs 8-6.

“We spend a lot of time on what we call lacrosse IQ,” Hodgson said after the game.

“I think that our IQ has been getting better every game and that really showed today in a must-win game.”

After coming out flat in the first half, Hills East found itself tied with Middle Country 2-2 to start the third quarter.

Sophomore Andre Gomez gave the Thunderbirds life with 10:00 left to play in the quarter as he put the Thunderbirds

ahead 3-2. From there, Hills East went on to score 5 straight goals to give itself an 82 padding. Gomez finished the day with 2 goals and an assist.

“It was huge,” Hodgson said of Gomez’ performance. “We didn’t wake up in the first half, but we came out to play in the second half and that’s a credit to us as a team.”

After the offensive explosion, the Thunderbirds seemed more at ease in the fourth quarter – content with sitting back on defense. This ultimately proved dangerous, though, as the Thunderbirds’ defense and junior goalie Jordan Eichholz – who finished with 13 saves – conceded 4 straight goals in the quarter, giving the Mad Dogs momentum. Middle Country was led

by Zach Harned, who had 2 goals and an assist in the game, but the Mad Dogs failed to capitalize as they couldn’t regain possession in the last two minutes of the game while down 2 goals.

“We did an excellent job facing off, we played solid defense – until the last couple of minutes,” Hodgson said. “We did come in a little overconfident, but I felt like we were in control the entire game.”

Junior goalie Jordan Eichholz, center, made 13 saves for Half Hollow Hills East in an 8-6 victory over Middle Country last Thursday.

Hills East remained at home on Saturday to face off against West Babylon (6-7).

Unlike Thursday, the Thunderbirds came out firing in the first quarter of the game, scoring 8 unanswered goals – a deficit from which the Eagles would never recover.

Senior captain Dan Bockelman was the hero for Hills East with 4 goals and 3 assists, as Hills East won 16-7.

On Tuesday, the Thunderbirds traveled to Brentwood (1-9) in a game that occurred after press time. To finish the season, Hills East has three matchups against potential Section XI playoff teams: West Islip (7-3), Half Hollow Hills West (7-3), and Commack (7-3). The first game, against West Islip, will be played today at 4 p.m. on the Hill East lacrosse field. On Saturday, Hills West comes to Hills East, and for the final game of the season, Hills East will travel to Commack next Tuesday.

As Hodgson said on Thursday, “We have our work cut out for us to end the year.”

Half Hollow Hills East’s senior captain, Nick Pellegrino, challenges a Middle Country defender in a game last Thursday.

SOFTBALL

Colts Dominate Softball Diamond, Secure Playoff Spot

By Andrew Wroblewski info@longislandernews.com

Half Hollow Hills will be graced with playoff softball this year. The Colts of Half Hollow Hills West (13-3) clinched a Section XI playoff spot late last month with a 20-8 win against Comsewogue (0-15).

This marks the fourth straight season the Colts have entered the playoffs, which begin later this month.

“It was one of our goals this year to make the playoffs and the girls really deserve to be there,” said Bill Mitaritonna, head coach for Hills West. “Now these last for games are for playoff positioning.”

The victory against Comsewogue is just one of Hills West’s four wins that have come in its last five games. A loss to Kings Park (11-4) last month was followed by victories over East Islip (11-5), Riverhead (6-10), and – most recently – Huntington (4-12) on May 1. The Colts defeated the Blue Devils 5-2 in the game.

“Everybody is contributing,” Mitaritonna said of his team’s play in the last two weeks. “I’m still waiting for that perfect game where we’re firing on all cylinders, but by going 3-0 last week it means we got out of a bit of a rough spot.”

Against Huntington, senior phenom Francesca Casalino – who has already

pitched a no-hitter this year – had another fantastic day on the mound for Hills West as she struck out 13 batters in 7 innings pitched while allowing 2 runs on 4 hits. On offense, Casalino also hit a solo home run for the Colts while sophomore Sarah Auricchio was 3-for-3 on the day with two doubles. “[Auricchio] had a breakout game,” said Mitaritonna. “She had a long RBI double against Riverhead too, so she’s really been seeing the ball well lately.”

Hills West was to next take on West Babylon (6-9) in a game that occurred after press time. The first time the Colts met the Eagles this season, earlier last month,

Hills West emerged with a 2-1 victory.

Casalino had 16 strikeouts and allowed only 4 hits in the game.

“Our next three games are all against teams that have been eliminated from the playoffs so it’s tough since you never really know what you’re going to get,” Mitaritonna said on Tuesday. “Some teams might try to play spoiler while others just fold, but West Babylon is always tough and never take anyone lightly.”

The Colts traveled to Bellport (3-12) on Wednesday, but the game also occurred after press time. However, Hills West’s Senior Day is May 8, as Deer Park (5-9) comes to town for a 4 p.m. game.

A24 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • MAY 8, 2014

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