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THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013

MELVILLE

Hills East Grad Dies In Car Crash

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

A recent graduate of Half Hollow Hills High School East who died early Sunday in a car crash is being remembered as a loving, creative young man who was passionate about soccer.

Suffolk County police said Patrick Bellero, 20, of Melville, was driving his 2004 Infiniti eastbound on Conklin Street in East Farmingdale, when, at 5:05 a.m., he veered off the road and crashed into a fence. He was rushed to Nassau University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

His father, Michael Bellero, said Patrick was known for his warm, gregarious nature.

“He had a personality that made everybody laugh. He was always joking around.

People were just drawn to him because he

Upon graduating from Hills East in 2010, Patrick committed to play soccer for Fairfield University in Connecticut. He received a scholarship from the HBC as a graduating senior, which is awarded based on a strong high school GPA, performance on the field and community service efforts, Rudy said.

Originally pursuing a business degree at Fairfield, Michael said his son returned to Long Island and was to have earned his associate’s degree in marketing from Nassau Community College this May. Patrick enjoyed playing the guitar and singing, ranging from hard-rock staples like Sublime to acoustic numbers. And above all, he was particularly close to his family.

“He loved his family. He loved his sister and his brother. He loved to help her and watch her. His younger brother is playing [soccer] now. He loved to help him, too.

was easy to talk to,” he said.

Patrick was particularly passionate about soccer and picked the sport up at a young age, his father said. He played with the Huntington Boys Club from ages 4-16 before moving into the Albertson Soccer Club, a part of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. His father coached the HBC Flames 9-year-old team, said Bill Rudy, the club’s president.

“He was a dedicated soccer player. He was very dedicated to his schoolwork…

He was just a well-rounded, good kid,” Rudy said.

Patrick was named an All-County athlete as a junior in 2009 by the Suffolk County Soccer Coaches Association, and earned All-Conference and All-League designation in 2008. At Hills East, he was part of the Business Honor Society, according to his U.S. Soccer Development Academy profile.

Patrick Bellero, pictured in his 2010 yearbook photo.

He was just very close to his family,” Michael said.

The car has been impounded for a safety check as part of an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information about the crash can call the First Squad at 631-854-8152.

MELVILLE

Civic Groups Flag Republic Airport Plans Organizations say expanding SheltAir facility, repositioning runway will increase noise Half Hollow Hills photo/Danny Schrafel

Republic Airport tenant SheltAir may expand its operations in Farmingdale, which, paired with a plan to reposition a backup runway, is raising concerns from Half Hollow Hills civic groups.

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Half Hollow Hills community leaders are arguing that proposed renovations and expansions at Republic Airport will result in more planes flying too low over the community.

The two-part project, which was the subject of a public hearing Feb. 26, would reorient a runway at the airport to meet federal safety standards. Airline SheltAir has also proposed adding as many as seven hangars and a new 30,000 square-foot operations building on 41 undeveloped acres located south of their current headquarters.

Civic leaders on both sides of the town line are flagging the project as a potential quality-of-life detriment.

Alissa Sue Taff, president of the Civic Association of Sweet Hollow, raised con-

cerns that the redirected flight paths could redirect planes over Huntington homes and Half Hollow Hills School District buildings.

“I’m concerned about the runway shifting and having more traffic over Huntington,” she said, adding that the redirected track would result in noise pollution. She also argued the renovations could result in larger aircraft coming into Republic Airport.

“I feel like they’re going to inch out of the smaller planes, into larger, corporate jets,” Taff added.

While Republic Airport manager Michael Geiger acknowledged some areas might experience additional noise after the runway shifts, larger planes are not on the agenda.

Simply put, the facilities at Republic cannot accommodate them, and the runway isn’t growing.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Irish Spirit On Parade In Huntington Half Hollow Hills photos/L. Dallojacono & P. Sloggatt

Irish eyes were indeed smiling on Sunday as the sun came out for the St. Patrick’s Parade.

Thousands took to the streets of Huntington for the Ancient Order of Hibernians’ 79th annual tradition. Andrew Lawrence, of Huntington, led the march as grand marshal, joined by elected officials, community groups, fire departments, and of course, more pipe and drum bands than one could count.

A member of the NYPD Emerald Society pipe and drum band shows the crowd how it’s done.

And the crowd goes wild for friends on a parade float!

Grand Marshal Andrew Lawrence leads the march.

The Melville Lions are all smiles at the end of the parade route.

The St. Anthony’s High School Pipe Band plays their tunes.

Colleens Tara Anne Zebrowski of Our Lady of Mercy Academy and Molly Elizabeth Prep of Huntington High School wave to the crowd.

Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians take to the streets in traditional attire.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Town Parking Fines Double To $50 Huntington village merchants unhappy with decision to increase penalties from $25 Half Hollow Hills photo/Jacqueline Birzon

By Jacqueline Birzon jbirzon@longislandernews.com

Some parking fines have doubled in the Town of Huntington, and the move has caught the attention of business owners in the downtown village area.

Effective March 1, Huntington residents and village-goers will be charged $50 for parking infractions, such as expired meters or parking in illegal spots.

Daily parking fees at the Huntington train station were also hiked from $5 to $10.

Violators were previously fined $25 for parking infractions. The increase was adopted in November as part of the Town of Huntington’s 2013 budget.

Huntington spokesman A.J. Carter said the increase is a way for the town to increase revenue. The parking fine increase is not isolated to Huntington village, he added, and took effect town-wide. Parking spaces will be added at the train station, which will alleviate parking issues and produce additional revenue.

The Public Safety Department made $500,000 from parking violation fines in 2012. This year, they estimate that number to grow to $675,000.

Town officials also plan to upgrade and meter more than 1,000 parking spots by installing a new, central station parking system. According to the budget, a munimeter system will increase revenue by $2.5 million and eliminate traffic congestion. It will be funded through a $300,000 bond.

Public Safety generated an estimated

DIX HILLS

Man Hit With DWI After Crash A single-car accident in Dix Hills early Sunday morning sent two men to the hospital, and one was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Det. Sgt. John Sumwalt said that at 4:53 a.m. a passing motorist dialed 911 after witnessing a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe flip over in front of 247 Deer Park Ave. The crash closed the road for hours.

Sumwalt said Brentwood resident Raphael Guerrero, 37, was driving southbound on Deer Park Avenue before the car hit a curb, went up on a grass embankment and struck a large stone and a utility pole before overturning.

Gurrero and his passenger, Cesar S. Montano, 24, of Virginia were transported to Huntington Hospital. Gurrero was treated for non-life-threatening injuries while Montano was treated for serious injuries.

Sumwalt said Gurrero was issued an appearance ticket for the DWI and will be arraigned at a later date.

A pair of code enforcement officials ticket a car with an expired meter parked in Huntington village last week. $245,000 in revenue from parking meter fees in 2012. This year, the department projects they’ll make $2,300,000 in meter fees – an 839 percent increase from last year.

Carter said the hike in revenue will come from increased costs of parking at the train station and increased parking violation fines. Commuter parking permit fees were raised this year for yearround parking, with residents forking out $75 instead of $50, and non-residents paying $150.

Most of the metered parking, however, lies within the village perimeter. Carter said some meters are also located along New York Avenue in Huntington Station.

Huntington Village Business Improvement District President Jack Palladino urged the town to reconsider the increase, asking they wait until the Nelson\Nygaard parking study is complete.

The study, sponsored by the Huntington Village BID, the Paramount, the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Huntington and the Town of

Huntington Economic Development Corporation, began taking physical surveys of the village’s municipal lots in December, and will complete the third phase of the survey by the end of the month.

Palladino argued that increasing fines before the results of the survey are released is counterintuitive, and that the town should find alternate ways of increasing revenue.

“Revenue should not dictate what’s done with parking… We should not be looking at this revenue increase to cover our shortfalls. I think, along with other people in the village, that a $50 ticket is not the way to go… From a shopper’s perspective, we believe that’s the wrong way to go,” he said.

Palladino also said that revenue generated from parking fines in the village should remain within the downtown business district.

La Bottega owner Joe Quirke, whose village restaurant is on Wall Street, was also curious why the town would increase fines before hearing recommenda-

tions from the parking study.

“The fines seem to be a punishment; it doesn’t seem to be like a reminder. I don’t think we can balance the town budget in fines. Maybe if they survey comes back and says fines be increased, they know it based on the study,” Quirke said.

In 2011, the Public Safety Department issued 9,123 parking summons. In 2012, the department estimated 14,000 parking summonses, a 53-percent increase.

Quirke said that although he hasn’t seen a $50 parking ticket issued yet, he has noticed an increase in code enforcement officials monitoring village meters.

The town spokesman said the Public Safety department commissions code enforcement-safety inspectors to implement town parking codes. Typically, the meter-men are seen working in pairs, an administrative strategy executed by Public Safety Director Kenneth Lindahl.

“He felt administratively, that’s the way to do it. It’s the most effective way to enforce,” Carter said.

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Amnesty Coming For Overdue Parking Fines

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Still have an unpaid parking ticket from the Town of Huntington?

Violators owe the town more than $625,000 in overdue parking fines issued from 2005-2012. But anyone holding an unpaid citation will have a golden opportunity next month to square away those fines.

“Most of the time, you’re going to find that people just forget,” Supervisor Frank Petrone said. “It’s happened to everyone – there’s people we all know.”

In the month of April, residents who have outstanding parking violations from 2005- 2012 can pay those fines, with a 40 percent reduction of all fines and penalties applied to the ticket.

“This just brings it to the forefront. It doesn’t charge a penalty – it says, just pay the ticket,” Petrone said. “You had an opportunity to come forward and question the ticket through a hearing process. You didn’t, so obviously, you didn’t challenge it, so now you owe the fine.”

During non-amnesty periods, the town sends letters to residents with overdue fines every 30 days in an effort to collect.

The town has hired Fundamental Business Services, Inc., which will send the letters to all residents with overdue tickets to alert them of the amnesty period and administer the program for the town. Residents can then pay the reduced fine to the Traffic Violations Bureau during the amnesty peri-

od.

Fundamental Business Services will receive 25 percent of the past-due fines that are collected during the amnesty period.

After the amnesty period winds down, the town will evaluate the program’s impact, update their records and determine their next step.

“Perhaps there will be another round after this. I don’t know – or we’ll then go after the ones that are left,” Petrone said.

After the amnesty period ends, town officials warned that ticket scofflaws will again owe the full amount, and run the risk of enhanced enforcement efforts. That includes risking having their car being booted or having a lien filed to collect the overdue fines.

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Finding The End Of The Rainbow Irish eyes… were smiling indeed on Huntington

go of it, with his choices being Myakka, Mayoral, Mayodan, Mayo or Myola. Then again, it can’t posvillage Sunday! Really, they’d been smiling all weeksibly top former Councilwoman Marlene Budd’s end long. After a wet, cold and snowy mid-week, the spell-check adventure. With sun shined bright and melted a few click-clicks of the away the slop to make way for IN THE KNOW mouse and a lazy copy-edithousands of revelers who WITH AUNT ROSIE tor… ta-dah! Meet Councilwere revved up to party. The woman Marlin Butt. As you Ancient Order of Hibernians threw one heck of a might have guessed – even party to ring in St. Patrick’s Day, which is this upthough it’s smarter in 2013, you can never rely on coming Sunday, with our old friend Andy Lawrence just spell-check. at the helm, leading the festivities amidst a sea of green. The only thing I’m left wondering – how When you retrace your footsteps… make sure many pints did Finnegan’s, Rookies and Meehan’s to retrace all of them! That’s what one of my cosell after the parade? I’ll bet their cash registers were workers here learned the other day after he thought humming louder than the bagpipes on Main Street. he lost his keys. He had just finished lunch with a friend and was on his way back from Starbucks.

Should you see some short haircuts… you Then, he patted his pockets down for his keys, and shouldn’t be surprised. In fact, you should be proud. said, “uh-oh.” No keys. So, having spent just a little Odds are if someone is walking around Huntington time in town, he retraced his steps and still came up with a really close-cropped do, they’ve joined the cold. That is, until a half hour later, when he dejectfight against pediatric cancer. Razors were humedly returned to his car, looking slightly like a ming this weekend in Northport at Napper Tandy’s, drowned rat from traipsing around in the snow, but where they raised over $120,000 in pledges for the to look down at the base of the his parking meter.

St. Baldrick’s Foundation! It’s so important – after Wouldn’t you know it – there were his keys! I guess all, the child they could help save could be the one he was so concerned with feeding the meter and who pioneers a cure for the rest of us, as they so avoiding that new $50 fine that he dropped the rightly explain. Great work to all! keys as he fumbled for a quarter. But it just goes to show you the value of taking a deep breath in a moTeam spelchek returns… I was flipping ment of slight panic. through the ol’ archives, and remembering a how about 10 years ago, I was messing around with Ain’t nothin’ like the real thing… There’s been spell-check for the first time and having a grand much fuss over the new wave of Lay’s potato chip time. Some things haven’t changed– it makes one flavors, one of which includes chicken and waffles. I heck of a mess out of proper names if you let it. So, don’t know about you, but if I want chicken and let’s run our elected officials through it again, shall waffles, I’m getting the real thing – and if I want a we? While Chuck Schumer inspired the whole exercrisp, I’m sticking to my can of Charles Chips. cise when his name was “corrected” to Schemer, his name seems to work fine in 2013 – ah, seniority.

However, Kirsten Gillibrand becomes Gellibrand, so (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have if she ever wants to go into the comfort-shoe inserts comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in biz after politics, she’s set. Frank Petrone has many your neck of the woods, write to me today and let me more than he did back then – today, spell-check know the latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt suggests Petron, PETRONAS, Patron, Peptone and Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 149 Main Street, HuntPatrons. Susan Berland could be Borland, Berlin or ington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at Berglund. But I think Mark Mayoka has the worst aunt.rosieli@gmail.com)

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK RITA MORENO

POLICE REPORT Compiled by Mike Koehler

A Bruising Break-In Attempt Suffolk County police rushed to a South Huntington home after a resident was attacked during a break-in attempt. The complainant said four men knocked on her door at 10 a.m. on March 9. When she opened the door, one of the men attempted to force his way in and punched the complainant. Three of the men ran away in one direction, while the fourth man fled in another direction.

There is no indication if any property was stolen.

Chevy Smash Suffolk police reported to a Huntington Station home at 8:15 p.m. on March 8 following a reported car breakin attempt. The complainant said a person broke the driver’s side of his 2004 Chevrolet. There was no indication if any property was taken from the car.

You’ll Never Guess Why Dinner’s Late Suffolk police said a Chinese food deliveryman was robbed in Huntington on March 7 at 8:10 p.m. Police responded to a complaint from a restaurant deliveryman, who said he was approached by two black males while making a delivery. The complainant said they flashed what appeared to be a gun and demanded money and the food he was delivering.

We Didn’t Mean That Open…

Suffolk police reported to a Melville home at 3 p.m.

March 7 after reports of a theft from the home. The complainant stated that jewelry was stolen during an open house.

Hey, Where’s The ‘Sticky Fingers’ Section?

Police reported to an area library on March 5 at 10:30 a.m. after receiving complaints of grand larceny. A person stole a purse, which included an iPad and credit cards, from the library. The credit cards were used following the theft, police said.

This Crook Has Good Taste Police charged an East Northport woman with grand larceny after she was arrested at a Huntington Station mall at 3:15 p.m. March 4. The defendant is accused of stealing assorted clothing from a department store.

Laptop, Jewelry Missing Hibernian -in-training Connor Fox marches with his dad, Steve, in the Huntington St. Patrick’s Parade.

“I never had a role model.

There were no other Latina actresses around, so I was it.”

Suffolk County police responded to an East Northport home at about 5:50 p.m. on March 6 following a burglary complaint. An unknown person stole assorted jewelry and a laptop from the home.

It’s Raining What?

Police arrested a homeless man at the precinct shortly before midnight on March 2. He was accused of spitting on a female victim’s face outside a West Hills-area restaurant.

Poking His Way To The Pokey Rita Moreno’s

Police arrested a Huntington Station man March 2 at 3:55 p.m. and charged him with assault. The man is accused of stabbing a female victim with a barbecue fork.

The victim required medical attention.

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DIX HILLS

6 Majestic – Back On The Demo List?

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6 Majestic Drive may be going back on the blight list, town officials said, after a pledge to renovate has dragged on too long.

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Blighted 6 Majestic Drive in Dix Hills could soon be back where it started – on the short list for demolition by the town.

Huntington spokesman A.J. Carter said that shortly after the home was added to the town’s blight registry, the owners contacted the town and began working out a restoration agreement.

The town board had given the all clear in August 2012 to demolish the home, which was gutted by an October 2011 blaze. Nearly two-thirds of the second story has collapsed.

“They had agreed to eliminate the blight by renovating the structure,” Carter said.

However, since then, the process has “dragged on,” and the town board is considering putting the property back on the blight list, imposing the $2,500 registry fee and leveling the home.

“They have been going back and forth with the Building Department since then. A key issue is that lots of things were done over the years not according to plans, complicating the permitting process,” Carter said.

Tim Stauder, who lives directly next door to the property, however, scoffed at their plans to rebuild and reiterated the message he has shared for more than a year – level it already.

“The house sits longer – and longer – and longer. These people think they can rebuild this house,” he said. “I say, how can you possibly rebuild off of that?”

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Half Hollow Hills Director of World Languages and English as a Second Language Francesco Fratto, who will retire in June, stands with Superintendent of Schools Kelly Fallon, and an $11,000 gift from the Chinese government to facilitate the instruction of Mandarin Chinese in the classroom.

HALF HOLLOW HILLS

When Mandates Are The Language Barrier

By Jacqueline Birzon jbirzon@longislandernews.com

When New York State eliminated secondary level foreign language proficiency exams for students in grades 8 and 10, they dropped the bar for higher education.

The state no longer distributes foreign language assessments that measure student achievement against a baseline standard.

Eighth grade proficiency assessments were eliminated in 2010, and in 2011, 10th grade Regents exams were done away with.

However, the state requires that each district test students in grades 8 and 10 by designing their own original exam.

Administrators say that schools are expected to do more with less, with the state asking that educators develop line items for testing while not providing the means to do so.

Half Hollow Hills Director of World Languages and English as a Second Language Francesco Fratto said his school district joined a consortium of schools throughout the state that creates exams in place of the state standard.

A consortium of over 200 schools statewide, from the Canadian border to Long Island, are a part of the Foreign Language Association of Chairpersons and Supervisors (FLACS) organization. The group, which existed long before the state dropped the standard exams, consults with foreign language educators across New York to come up with line item questions for the annual assessments. Fratto is also the public relations director for FLACS. “In order to save funds the state department decided to stop creating world language exams. We as an organization thought that was really dangerous. As a group, we know if we didn’t step up to the plate and create assessments, no one else would,” Fratto said. “We believe children need world languages, arts, music. That’s how you become a true global citizen and be able to function throughout the world.”

The group started as a mostly Long Island-based organization, and participation increased proportionate to the state’s decrease in world language funding. The educators work year-round to develop items for the exam, which includes a verbal section

and written portions, and to test students on the culture and grammar of the language of study.

Students in the Half Hollow Hills district can begin taking a foreign language as early as the fifth grade. The district offers Spanish, Italian, Chinese and French, and students have the option of taking an independent study, or 35 hours of, Russian, Hebrew, German, Japanese or Latin.

The state department of education saved roughly $2 million in eliminating testing for 114,000 eighth grade students in second language proficiency, and saved $1.9 million when eliminating high school foreign language Regents exams.

“Our concerns are coming to fruition.

What we had predicted is happening; we’re seeing programs starting to be eliminated across the state… They seem to be more concerned about teacher evaluation plans and common core standards, instead of ensuring our children are well-prepared and well-rounded citizens of the global community,” he said.

According to Fratto, 99 percent of freshman, 93 percent of sophomores, 80 percent of juniors and 59 percent of seniors in the Half Hollow Hills School District are enrolled in a world language.

Along with other creative offerings such as art and music, Fratto’s position in Half Hollow Hills will be eliminated at the end of the academic year to save money in the 2013-2014 budget. After Fratto retires from the district this spring, he will oversee foreign language and English as a second language in the Harrison, NY school system.

In Half Hollow Hills, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education John O’Farrell will oversee World Languages, and Daniel Helmes, director of special education, will oversee the English as a Second Language program.

“The state education department… I’m a harsh critic, because they’re going so fast that they’re not thinking of the implications, and what’s really happening in the schools,” he said. “What is tested is valued. Unfortunately, by doing away with the exams and bringing about all these unfunded mandates on us, they’re destroying the very programs they say will support children to be college and career ready.”

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Building Code Revamp?

Half Hollow Hills photo/Danny Schrafel

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Proposed changes to town code would give residents additional leeway in finishing detached garages on their property.

Councilman Gene Cook, the proposal’s sponsor, said the changes would simplify town code and make it more user-friendly and versatile. The board voted March 5 to schedule a 6:30 p.m. public hearing on April 9 to consider the changes.

“There were issues with garages, slope and grade, crawl spaces – there was a lot of redundancy in some of the codes,” Cook said.

The core of the legislation would allow residents who have detached residential garages to improve them with plumbing, heat, stairs, insulation, wall coverings, a basement or crawl space, a second story and/or an upper level. While water can be connected to the building, wastewater plumbing is prohibited.

The amendments would also allow the construction of some sheds smaller than 200 square feet in certain portions of a homeowner’s front lawn. The shed must be located in the front yard of a home on the street side not used to determine the mailing address and situated at least 10 feet from the street line.

Cook’s proposals would also amend town code governing residential garages in R-15, R-10, R-7 and R-5 zoning to allow garage space for three cars per home. In R-80, R-40 and R-20, the maximum space would be four cars per home. In any other zone, the limit is space for two cars per dwelling unit.

While Councilman Mark Cuthbetson said Cook’s proposal has positive aspects, he ex-

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Councilman Gene Cook is pushing for amendments to Huntington’s building code. pressed “serious concerns” about some of the proposed changes.

“When you turn garages into habitable spaces, they are going to be just that,” he said.

While Cook said he understands Cuthbertson’s concerns, Cook said he has worked closely with the town’s building and planning departments, as well as the Town Attorney’s office.

“People should be allowed to use their garages or their properties the way it fits,” he said. “This code actually does say it has to be non-habitable space. There are fines if people try to live in these properties.”

Councilman Mark Mayoka praised the proposal as a way to streamline town code.

Councilwoman Susan Berland, however, said she had reservations, but urged her colleagues to hold the hearing.

Supervisor Frank Petrone said the proposal is “a start” and that a hearing could help the board work out any disagreements.

“If we’re all open-minded on this, I think we’ll be able to satisfy all the needs and the issues that were raised,” Petrone said.

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Protecting Education We hear it every year, the message from It’s another example of how schools are exschool and elected officials to Albany: Give pected to do more with less, and in some ways Long Island its fair share of state aid. Long Is- is a dangerous move if the school is unable to land leaders argued as recently as Feb. 25 at a properly test. How will we know our children press conference that Long Island represents 17 will be able to compete in the global economy percent of school-age children in the state, but of this day and age without a proper benchmark received far less than 17 percent of all educa- on which to test them? tion funding in the budget.

Some of them, like Half Hollow Hills, are Under Gov. Cuomo’s 2013-2014 executive getting creative by joining a consortium of budget proposal, Long Island students would schools throughout the state that creates exams receive approximately $66 in new funding per in place of the state standard. It is interesting to student, compared to the New York City aver- see that the group has grown as the state’s age of $129 and the statewide average world language funding has of $119, leaders announced at the EDITORIAL shrunk. press conference.

We applaud the work being Throw in the 2-percent tax levy camp and done in Half Hollow Hills to ensure that more state mandates, and schools are faced with is being done with less, and that children are some serious decisions to make. Probable real- still being crafted in global citizens. In that ities for Long Island school districts often be- school district, students can take Spanish, Italcome eliminating full-day kindergarten, shift- ian, Chinese and French, and even Russian, Heing to six-period days and eliminating after- brew, German, Japanese or Latin through indeschool sports. The arts also take a hit. pendent study, But an emerging issue is now world lanWe know funding is an issue that has touched guages. To save almost $4 million, the state no not just schools and government, but also busilonger distributes foreign language assessments nesses, nonprofits, and the private sector as for students in grades 8 and 10. However, the well. At a time we are all being asked to do state requires that each district test students in more with less, it is good to see efforts being grades 8 and 10 by designing their own exam. made to protect what is important.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Racist Whitman Mall Renderings DEAR EDITOR: I am writing to express my outrage towards the display of Walt Whitman Mall’s architectural rendering of their forthcoming addition and renovation of new commercial space. The display depicts a “before and after” comparison of the mall, owned by Simon Property Group, and its expansion, with the words “Everything You Could Ask For…” above both images.

“Before and after” representations inherently suggest a state of change. Often used for marketing purposes, they sell the viewer an improvement, a development, or a renovation. However, “before and after”s are of course, not always as idyllic, and can depict states of trauma, de-

cline, or regression. Consider recent images of Breezy Point, the Rockaways, and countless other Long Island communities after the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy.

The image used in the display is nothing short of blatantly racist. It not only harbors deeply prejudiced assumptions based on race and ethnicity, but also serves to promote an image of exclusion and white supremacy.

It should be removed or corrected immediately.

The “before” image, a documentary-style photograph, depicts five male minorities (four Latino, one African-American) waiting for public transportation outside of the mall’s west façade, which ironically bears excerpts from Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass.”

This image is paralleled next to an idyllic digital rendering of

the mall’s renovation, depicting only white, happy, and evidently wealthy shoppers heading to and from the building. Not a single person of color is represented.

Amidst a decorative fountain, a prospective bronze statue of the poet, Walt Whitman, stands monolithically outside of Saks Fifth Avenue. Depicting him as though he was a colonialist conqueror, or the Columbus of capitalism, Walt Whitman’s effigy, seems contextually miles away from his egalitarian beliefs.

I would ask then, what kind of state-change does this “before and after” comparison suggest?

Does this rendering represent Huntington as a town of equal opportunity, or, a non-egalitarian playground exclusively for white, wealthy consumers? The building is not only remodeled, but also literally whitewashed.

Furthermore, the Walt Whit-

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my own / rights that others possess the same.” - Walt Whitman, "Leaves of Grass" ALAN RUIZ South Huntington

Whitman’s Influence DEAR EDITOR: I recently was in Chile and had the opportunity to visit the Santiago home of Chile’s most beloved literary artist, Pablo Neruda; the 1971 Nobel Prize for Literature winner.

As we toured his work area I saw two familiar pictures; the young Walt Whitman and the mature Whitman (similar to the picture I have seen on your masthead). I asked the guide the why the photos were in such a prominent spot. She said that Whitman was the poet that Neruda admired the most and that he had read most of his works.

Small world.

ELMER CUTHBERTSON Hilton Head, SC Former Huntington resident

Correction The date for a bowling fundraiser at 300 Long Island in the “Taking Steps For Paralyzed Hills Grad” article last week incorrectly listed the date as April 9.

The event is actually happening on April 4.

Peter Sloggatt Associate Publisher/Managing Editor

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man Mall is geographically situated at the intersection of several socio-economic neighborhoods, many of them populated

by Latino and African-American residents. If Huntington Station is 64 percent white, where are the remaining 36 percent members of its community depicted in this image?

As most renderings go, the renovation promotes only superficial change, with no room for a realistic representation of community. Sadly, the display shockingly recalls images of whites only/black only water fountains during an era of racial segregation – photographs which should serve as reminders of a “before” that we cannot return to.

The unsettling qualities of these images are not only the depictions of an idealized and exclusively white consumer body, but also its pejorative and exploitative depiction of a minority population. The juxtaposition of these images begs an analysis of the racist and economic implications of an improved “after” by removing, or literally rendering minorities invisible. While segregation laws have since been abolished thanks to the struggle and work of the Civil Rights movement, to overlook this image, to leave it on display, is to contribute to a practice of racism, and to promote hatred and exclusion.

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Life&Style FILM

Rita Moreno’s Road Less Traveled First Hispanic actress to win an Oscar, Grammy and Emmy graces the stage of local theatre Half Hollow Hills photo/Jacqueline Birzon

By Jacqueline Birzon jbirzon@longislandernews.com

Fifty-two years after the release of “West Side Story,” the inimitable spirit of Rita Moreno is still very much alive. The vibrant and inspiring 81-year-old recently released a self-titled autobiography, and appeared at Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington March 7 for a book signing.

Moreno’s story takes one down the road less traveled.

In fact, she paved it. As a young girl in Puerto Rico, Moreno dreamed of one day becoming an actress.

However, Moreno’s dream was in uncharted territory—at the time, there was no such thing as a Latina actress in Hollywood.

“As a little girl in Puerto Rico I knew I wanted to be a movie star. It seemed impossible, let alone getting an Oscar,” she said. “I never had a role model. There were no other Latina actresses around, so I was it.”

Moreno remembers moving to New York City as a young girl. She laughed as she recalled thinking the torch on the Statue of Liberty was an ice cream cone, and that New York was the first place she saw trees without leaves.

But it wasn’t all smooth sailing once she got her feet on the ground in New York. Having lived in the Bronx, Valley Stream and Manhattan, Moreno said she was surrounded by prejudice in every direction.

“I persevere; I don’t give up easily, never did. As frustrated as I’d get in the face of prejudice, I knew what I wanted. The book is about coming from another country.

I didn’t want to be Puerto Rican or Latina… I spent a good part of my life trying to avoid that,” she said.

As strong-willed as she was, self-acceptance didn’t come easily. Cast at the age of 30 to play Anita in “West Side Story,” it was not until a year after her debut role earned her an Oscar did Moreno learn to accept herself as a Hispanic actress.

“Latinas don’t have much history in theatre; [it wasn’t] a part of our culture. It took me a long time [to accept myself]. It took them [Hollywood] just as long to accept me,” she said.

Actress Rita Moreno discusses her career and new autobiography at the community Cinema Arts Center in Huntington last week.

After her Oscar, Moreno didn’t act for seven years. The star attributes her hiatus to type-casting, consistently being cast as the “defiant Latina.” Moreno said Hollywood acceptance aside, she was still the victim of prejudice.

“There was lots of prejudice. The vitriol with what these words were uttered was unmistakable,” she said.

Despite the type-casting that resulted from her role in “West Side Story,” Moreno said winning the Oscar was her ultimate defining moment as an actress.

“The Oscar wasn’t just saying I won, it was really saying we won,” she said with a smile.

East Northport resident Vilma Matos, who attended the Cinema Arts Center event, said it was amazing to see a

childhood role model in the flesh.

“I remember seeing her work in the ’70s and thinking, ‘She’s Puerto Rican, and I’m Puerto Rican’… It was amazing to see someone in such a wonderful media picture. She encouraged a lot of Puerto Ricans to move ahead and do things in life. She’s amazing,” Matos said.

Steve Fisch, a board member at the Cinema Arts Centre, called Moreno’s appearance inspiring.

“To see Rita Moreno is an honor, a person I really admire for her many different skills, acting, as an activist, dancing. To me, she’s a real, genuine person. ‘West Side Story’ is my favorite musical. This was one of the best events we’ve had in a long time,” Fisch said.

HISTORY

Meet Literary Icon Jack Kerouac

By Jacqueline Birzon jbirzon@longislandernews.com

True to his rebellious reputation, it is no surprise that literary icon Jack Kerouac, also known as “King of the Beats,” rejected his pop-culture title. The novelist and poet however, who would have turned 91 on March 12, embraced the streets of Northport village, having spent a decade as a resident along with his mother, Gabrielle.

Kerouac was born in Lowell, Mass., and attended Columbia University as an undergraduate. In New York City, Kerouac met novelist William Burroughs and poet Alan Ginsburg, who became friendly over matters of the mind.

According to George Wallace, poet laureate and former curator for the Northport Historical Society, the trio shared similar sentiments of “collegiate angst.”

“It was a time when there was a risky underground culture, and a time when bebop jazz was coming to being, and abstract expressionism in painting began flowering and growing in New York City. He was more or less a literary part of that,” Wallace said.

Kerouac’s most influential work, “On The Road,” was inspired by his years of traveling west and exploring the country with friend and writer Neal Cassady. The book was published in 1957, and received an “unbelievably favorable review” from The New York Times.

“Overnight he became this media sensation – the idea of the Beat, alternative type of people in this 1950s, button-down society that was not conforming. He was a national sensation,” Wallace said.

The media exposure however took a toll on Kerouac, who soon after moved out to Northport to care for his mother after his father died.

Using the proceeds from “On The Road,” Kerouac purchased a home at 34 Giblert Street, which he lived in for 12 years. During his time in Northport, Kerouac was a bit older than the rebellious young buck America fell in love with. Wallace said fans regarded Kerouac as highly as icons like James Dean and Elvis Presely, and that pressure came as somewhat of a burden for the novelist.

“People were looking for him to represent

what it is to be a rebellious 22-year-old….

All these icons of youth rebellion, people were looking at him to do that,” Wallace said.

“It was a time of conflict in his life, a major feature of what his life was like in Northport, dealing with fame, and living out the requirements that icon demanded of him.”

In Northport, Wallace said residents and friends recall Kerouac spending time in Gunther’s Tap Room and Murphy’s Bar and Restaurant, now the location of Bistro 44 on Main Street.

Kerouac also wrote a haiku on the second floor of a liquor store, which was Stanley Twardowicz’s art studio, and also collaborated with Cassady on his experimental film “Pull My Daisy.” Wallace said parts of Kerouac’s “The Big Sur” were influenced by his time in Northport. It was a “bookend novel for him to express and show what his life was like from days of first youthful experimentation to the bittersweet end.”

The Northport Historical Society will celebrate Kerouac’s birthday with an exhibit of memorabilia from Kerouac’s life. On March 17, the society’s walking tour, Parading

American novelist and cultural icon Jack Kerouac spent 12 years of his life at his Gilbert Street residence in Northport.

Down Main Street, will pay tribute to Kerouac’s time in Northport. Kicking off at the museum, members will have a cake for Kerouac, visit Twardowicz’s art studio, visit Ella Posey’s school of dance to discuss her experience with Kerouac, and finish with a toast at Gunther’s pub. The event will run from 1:30-4:30 p.m., and there is a suggested $5 cost for non-members.

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CAMP& EDUCATION How Is Your Child’s Speech?

By Deborah Hoch We all want our children to grow up to be good communicators, but what does that mean?

What we are really saying is that we want our children to be able to express themselves, to engage in appropriate conversation, to explain how they are feeling and why, to tell us about things that have happened and to develop positive social relationships. We want our children to be able to speak clearly so they are understood. We want our children to learn to be good listeners, speaking “with” people and not “at” them and to respond to what they hear.

How do you know if your child is lagging behind his or her peers and is not an effective and successful communicator? Here are some red flags to look out for: • If your child is 8-12 months of age and is not babbling (playing with different speech sounds) and/or turning towards and looking at people who are talking • If your child is 1-1½ years of age and is not using meaningful words, following simple directions and/or demonstrating appropriate eye contact • If your child is 1½-2 and is not talking with a vocabulary of at least 100 words, starting to combine words and/or understanding simple directions and questions such as “what” and “where”

• If your child is 2-3 and is using a lot of jargon when talking (non-meaningful gibberish), pointing rather than speaking, answering your question by repeating the question, using only one-word utterances and/or does not seem to understand simple directions and questions • If your child is 3-3½ and cannot be understood most of the time, is not speaking in sentences, using grammatical endings (eg. –ing, plural “s”), talking about what other people are doing and/or responding appropriately to various questions and directions • If your child is 3½-4 and is not speaking about past events, asking many questions (eg. “why,” “how,” “when”), speaking in connected sentences, speaking clearly and/or following 2-3 part directions • If your child is 4-5 years of age and has problems with pronunciation of words, is not able to describe an outing or event, answer complex questions appropriately (eg. “why,” “how,” “when”), use imaginative language in pretend play and/or follow several directions consistently If you recognize any of these behaviors, you should contact a speech-language pathologist to discuss your concerns. The pathologist can recommend activities to help your child and provide therapy if it is appropriate.

Deborah Hoch, MA, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist with a practice in Huntington Station.

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Foodie photos/Danny Schrafel

Moving In To The Chicken Coop

By Danny & Courtney foodie@longislandernews.com

Eddie Nobre, who owns The Chicken Coop with his wife, Allison, explains how the Gresilva “grilltisserie” – the first imported to the United States from Portugal – prepares delicious, juicy chicken, inset.

This Chicken Coop is unlike any you’ve ever seen.

At Eddie and Allison Nobre’s second restaurant – their first is downtown Portuguese hotspot Fado – a large, five-shelved “grilltisserie” takes center stage in their cozy Gerard Street space. Imported from Portugal, the Gresilva device is the first of its kind in the United States, and Huntington lucks out by being the first place to enjoy its bounty.

Eddie explains the device holds 2530 butterflied, free-range chickens that are raised without chemicals or antibiotics. By grilling on both sides at high heat, it knocks out the fat while the chicken remains moist, tender and flavorful.

Open for two and a half weeks, stepping foot into The Chicken Coop feels like you’re walking into an old friend’s country kitchen, thanks to the décor – boasting plenty of chicken humor – arranged by Allison and acquired through eBay and many a Greenlawn garage sale. It’s perfectly appropriate for the fare they’re serving up – homestyle cooking made to order for takeaway.

This is the second Chicken Coop-branded restaurant in Huntington’s recent history – a past Coop was on New York Avenue near Heckscher Park in the mid-1970s, but they focused on fried chicken and whole chickens for the do-it-yourself

Foodie, recalls manager Kurt Allen, who also serves the public as a first assistant chief at the Greenlawn Fire Department.

The chicken goes for $5.99 for a half and $9.99 for a whole, and come “brushed” with your choice of sauce – thick and sweet Down Home BBQ; fiery Spicy Piri Piri, which, in this cream-free version, has a lot more heat; Creamy Spinach and Walnut Pesto; or classic Garlic Lemon Butter.

Or, keep an eye on the specials board for the sauce of the moment.

Meal deals range in size from The Coop ($9.50), which includes a halfchicken, two sides and a buttermilk biscuit, to a mammoth Feed The Farm ($64.50), which includes three chickens, six biscuits and four 2-pound “red rooster” homestyle sides. The jalapeno mac and cheese is a personal favorite, combining big macaroni shells with rich cheese and bits of jalapeno to add some mild yet tingly heat. Other staples include sweet buttered corn niblets, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, broccoli and crispy, tasty shoestring fries.

Those fries dress up the Eddie Bang Bang sandwich ($9.50), one of three sandwiches on the menu, and it captures the namesake’s personality perfectly between two slices of thick-cut country bread. It’s big, bold and zesty, with shredded chicken dressed in blue cheese and hot sauce, topped with slaw, lettuce, tomato and fries. Don’t be intimidated – just dig in. Then again, that could capture the whole spirit of dining at The Chicken Coop, because you’ll feel like you’re right at home.

The Chicken Coop 44 Gerard St., Huntington village 631-423-2667 Atmosphere – Bustling Country Kitchen Cuisine – Homestyle chicken and sides Price – Inexpesnive Hours – Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat-Sun 11:30 a.m.-midnight

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Green Wasabi Gouda at Ideal Cheese celebrated the spirit of the St. Patrick’s Parade.

GREEN CHEESE: We saw all kinds of green

things on Sunday at the St. Patrick’s Parade: green cookies, green accessories, green drinks, and even green pets. But at Ideal Cheese (278 Main St., Huntington, 631-923-3434, www.idealcheesehuntington.com), the green item of the day was – you guessed it! – cheese. Featured cheeses that day included Wasabi Gouda and Pesto Gouda, in a color that matched the spirit of the parade. And although it wasn’t green in color, Irish Cheddar was green in spirit, all the way from Ireland.

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pair of St. Anthony’s classmates are getting on the caffeine train and taking it to success. George Heslin, formerly of Dix Hills, and Mary Beth Steenson- Kraese, of South Huntington, Friars Mary Beth Steenson-Kraese from the class of 1987, are teaming up to bring Cozy Cabin Coffee (www.cozycabincoffee.com) to the next level. Heslin, a golf professional who now lives in New Jersey, founded the company in 2004, and recently brought Steenson-Kraese on board as president for her social media and marketing background. Cozy Cabin Coffee provides its customers with high-quality blends. They currently offer three blends: Uncle Bruce’s Private Reserve, an array of African, Indonesian and Central American coffee ($10.99/12 oz.); Mountain Blend, a mix of the finest South American beans with the company’s Classic French Roast ($8.99/12 oz.); and Tranquility, a decaf blend ($8.99/12 oz.). “Creating the perfect coffee experience has always been George's priority and is now ‘ours,’” Steenson-Kraese said. “I am very honored to be his new teammate in this venture together!”

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“The length of runway determines length of what can come in an out,” he said. “The safety work doesn’t change the length of the runways, and it doesn’t change the type of planes that can take off or land at all.”

The bulk of Republic’s business, Geiger explained, comes from small, single-engine planes, a “decent amount” of business jets and the team planes for New York Islanders opponents, which brings in the “occasional 737 or the equivalent Airbus.” Some Boeing 727s retrofitted to fly horses to Belmont Racetrack and occasional military aircraft “very infrequently” use the airport.

In a community outreach website, SheltAir officials said their objective is to “design and build an aviation facility utilizing environmentally friendly technology and architecture” that is aesthetically pleasing and a community benefit. They also expect to add dozens of jobs should the expansion come to fruition.

However, Woodland Civic Association Trustee Helen Norjen, a Half Hollow Hills School District resident in neighboring East Farmingdale, said the public was not properly notified of a Feb. 26 hearing, but was being asked to subside a nuisance, with little return for the local economy.

“SheltAir has advertised its easy access to New York City, but when someone flies into another part of the country and they’re whisked into the city, we get the noise and the air pollution, but the money is spent in New York City,” Norjen said.

In order to meet the Runway Safety Standard criteria set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration, the airport has proposed relocating Runway 1-19, a 5,516-foot long secondary runway, by

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moving and replacing paint markings approximately 450 feet north on the runway pavement, Geiger said. “Turning” the runway north will allow for a minimum 1,000 feet of cleared area at the end of each runway.

“If a plane went off the runway, it wouldn’t hit anything,” Geiger said.

To accommodate the “turn,” the airport must remove two hangars and associated aircraft aprons on the Northern Leasehold property in which it is located. SheltAir currently leases one, and the other is leased by the American Airpower Museum.

According to plans, SheltAir would move south, to a 41-acre, undeveloped site at the airport known as the Breslau Leasehold Area, where they would build as many as seven hangars, an operations building, other support structures and a 90,000-gallon fuel farm. Should that plan be realized, SheltAir is expected to increase its departures by 18 a day and the number of planes they base at Republic from 21 to 64.

The American Air Power Museum and 200 parking spaces would also be reconstructed on a 5.169-acre portion on the southernmost area of the Northern Leasehold.

A public comment period on the proposed airport upgrade closes March 15, after which the state responds to agency and public comments, which are then incorporated in a final Environmental Impact Statement. To view the draft environmental impact statement for the project, visit http://www.republicairport.net/airport-projects.htm. Comments about the proposal can be sent to Geiger at 7150 Republic Airport Room 216, East Farmingdale, NY 11735.

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A14 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • MARCH 14, 2013 THURSDAY Women’s Passover Seder

Kehillath Shalom, 58 Goose Hill Rd, Cold Spring Harbor, hosts “A Women’s Passover Seder,” featuring passover songs and poems that celebrate freedom for all people, on March 14. Friends, families, and neighbors are welcome. The seder is at 6:30 p.m., dinner included. Adults $30/children $10/4 & under free. Call 631-367-4589. www.KehillathShalom.org.

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Single Mingle

The next Long Island Single Mingle event is March 21 at Honu Kitchen & Cocktails, 363 New York Ave., Huntington, 7-10 p.m. $10 cash at the door. $5 drink menu and free appetizers. Visit www.lisinglemingle.com for more information.

Controlling Your Camera

The Huntington Camera Club hosts guest speaker Chris Corradino on “Controlling Your Camera” on March 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the basement auditorium of the Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington. Call 516698-0899 for more information.

A free community Exam Prep workshop will be presented by Huntington Learning Center of East Northport, which will guide local students and their parents through the college entrance exam process, will be offered at the Commack Library, 18 Hauppauge Road, on March 21, 7 p.m. Visit http://huntingtonhelps.com for more information.

Mommy And Me Yoga

Free Mommy and Me yoga classes are offered in Dix Hills every Tuesday. Walkers: 12 Months and up, 9:45-11 a.m. Crawlers: 6-12 Months, 11 a.m.-noon. Register by phone or online: Chai Tots Preschool, 501 Vanderbilt Parkway.

631-351-8672. www.TheChaiCenter.com.

FRIDAY StarLight Shines Bright

Free Help For Vets

Seniors And Students In Concert The Senior Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Stephen Michael Smith, teams up with the students of Huntington High School in an intergenerational concert on March 17, 2 p.m. in the Huntington High School Auditorium located at 188 Oakwood Road.

Some of the selections include “A Night on Bald Mountain” by Mussorgsky, “A Salute to the Big Apple” and “Dances Fantasticas, Orgia” by Turina. Visit www.seniorpops.org or call 516-414-1831..

SeniorNet Open House

Award-winning not-for-profit SeniorNet holds its free spring semester open house and reception for people 50 years and older who want to learn to use the computer on March 15. Guests can tour the modern center at 790 Park Ave. in Huntington and review computer course choices. Classes begin April 1. Call 631-427-3700 x268 or x235.

Bag Sale

Trinity Thrift Shop, located in Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport, holds a bag sale March 1-30. Customers can fill a brown bag with shoes and clothing for $5. Thrift Shop hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Head-Shaving In Commack

Commack High School’s fourth annual headshaving event for St. Baldrick’s Foundation is March 15, 3-7 p.m. in the main gym at Commack High School. Visit www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/4465/2013.

Contact Dan Revera at drevera@commackschools.org or call 631-912-2099.

Red Is For Passion

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

SATURDAY

Summer ‘Camp’ Open House

Starflower Experiences hosts an open house for its environmentally-themed summer programs on March 16, 1-4 p.m. at Manor Farm, 210 Manor Road, Huntington. www.starflowerexperiences.org.

50-Percent Off Thrift Shoppe

Enjoy 50-percent off baby equipment during March at Commack United Methodist Thrift Shoppe, 486 Townline Road, Commack. Open Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and the first Saturday of the month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

631-499-7310.

Skate Swap At Ice Rink

Attention figure skaters, hockey players and parents of children who have outgrown their equipment. Councilwoman Susan Berland and the Huntington Youth Council host the biannual “Skate Swap” at the Dix Hills Ice Rink from March 6-22. In exchange for gently used hockey and skating equipment, donors receive a voucher to shop, swap and socialize on March 23. Residents unable to donate equipment can donate $5 for each item. 631-351-3018.

Pancake Charity Breakfast

Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 410 of Northport, the Annual Pancake Breakfast Charity Fundraiser is March 16, 7 a.m.-noon, at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport. Proceeds will support the Northport Food Pantry. $5 suggested donation.

Northport Winter Farmers Market

Family Safe Boating Expo

A boating expo on safety on the water as well as safety classes to meet new laws will be held March 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cold Spring Harbor Library And Environmental Center, 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. To take the class and get a boating certificate, reserve for $40 a person at cgauxcsh@gmail.com. Free events include a touch tank, demonstrations and exhibitions.

Melba Moore In Concert

Tony Award-winner and four-time Grammy Award nominee Melba Moore performs to benefit the children of Huntington Station on March 16, 7 p.m. at Huntington High School, sponsored by the United Methodist Men of the United Methodist Church Huntington-Cold Spring Harbor, Supervisor Frank Petrone and Councilwoman Susan Berland. Guests include the Merchant Marine Academy and Ripple Effect and the fifth-grade chorus from Maplewood Intermediate School. Contact Dr. Luonne Abram Rouse at 631-427-0326 or via email at luorouse@aol.com fore more information.

Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia has organized an exhibit of Huntington Lighthouse artifacts and memorabilia to celebrate its centennial anniversary of The Huntington Lighthouse. The display includes correspondence between the Lighthouse Establishment and Lighthouse Keeper Robert McGlone, and an original painting of the lighthouse, which will be auctioned.

On display in the Town Hall lobby, 100 Main St, Huntington, Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. www.huntingtonlighthouse.org. 631-421-1985.

TUESDAY

Free Exam Prep Workshop

Singer/songwriter Andrea Cetlin will take the stage in the last concert of the StarLight Series in Northport on March 15, 8 p.m. The evening will be shared with Steve & Sandy Edwards.

Expect an intimate blend of folk, country and Americana, topped off with some sweet harmonies. All is set against the artwork of the Bru na Bo gallery, 33 Scudder Ave., Northport. $10 suggested donation. Email nacnewsletter@gmail.com or call Isabelle at 631-663-3038.

See The Light

There’s no need to wait until the weather gets hot to enjoy local produce. An indoor market is held in Northport every Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 27 Main St., through March 30. www.winterfarmersmarketlongisland.com.

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 Seniors And Students In Concert

The Senior Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Stephen Michael Smith, teams up with the students of Huntington High School in an intergenerational concert on March 17, 2 p.m. in the Huntington High School Auditorium located at 188 Oakwood Road. Some of the selections include “A Night on Bald Mountain” by Mussorgsky, “A Salute to the Big Apple” and

“Dances Fantasticas, Orgia” by Turina. Visit www.seniorpops.org or call 516-414-1831.

Arts Camp Open House

Summer arts day camp Usdan Center’s next, free Open Houses for the 2013 season is March 17 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 185 Colonial Springs Drive, Wheatley Heights. 631-6437900. www.usdan.com.

Messiah In The Passover Demonstration

“Messiah In The Passover,” a vivid demonstration showing how Jesus fulfilled the ancient feast of Passover, will be held March 17 at the Evangelical Covenant Church of East Northport, 203 Cedar Road, during the 11 a.m. worship service. Open to the public. 631-3681562.

Hebrew School Open House Family Day

The Chai Center of Dix Hills’s Hebrew School hosts an Open House/Family Enrichment Day on March 17, 9:30 a.m. The entire mishpacha is invited to join their child for a Hebrew School morning and enjoy a lesson, experience an interactive and educational game or make a craft. 501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills. 631-351-672.www.TheChaiCenter.com.

Opera Night

Long Island’s best singers perform from beloved operas March 17, 4 p.m. at Christ Church, 61 East Main St., Oyster Bay. $15 suggested donation. www.operanight.org. 631261-2387.

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.

WEDNESDAY Spring Eggstravaganza

Councilman Mark Cuthbertson and the Town of Huntington present the “Spring Eggstravaganza” on March 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Heckscher Park in Huntington, featuring face-painting, temporary tattoos and craft tables. Advanced registration required; visit www.tohparks.com and click on “Special Events.” 631-351-2877.

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.

• On display through March 30 is work of students in grades 7-12.

• The acclaimed Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble will be in concert on Sunday, March 17, 2 p.m.

Commack Public Library

18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.

• Children in grades 3-5 can design their own checkers game on Tuesday, March 19, 4:30 p.m.

• AARP provides tax assistance on Fridays from 1-5 p.m. through April 12.

Deer Park Public Library

Walt Whitman Shops hosts its annual Easter Bunny Photo Experience through Saturday, March 30 in the Lord & Taylor Court. Sunday, March 24 is Pet Photo Night from 8:30-9:30 p.m.

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

• Catch the flick “Flight,” starring Denzel Washington, on Thursday, March 21, 1 p.m.

• The library is starting a Scrabble Club for adults. Sessions will start Saturday, March 30.

Call the library for more information.

Huntington Winter Farmers Market

Elwood Public Library

Photos With The Easter Bunny

There’s no need to wait to enjoy local produce. An indoor market is held in Huntington Station every Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Jack Abrams School Gym, 155 Lowndes Ave., through April 28. www.winterfarmersmarketlongisland.com.

MONDAY Aging And Saging

Members of an “Aging and Saging” group shares their experiences at The Women’s Center of Huntington, 125 Main St., Huntington, on Mondays (except holidays) from 10 a.m.-noon. $15 members/$10 non-members. 631-549-0485.

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

• Homework help is being offered for students in grades 3-7 on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. through May 28.

• Are you interested in learning about the artist behind the famous painting “The Scream”? On Tuesday, March 19, 1 p.m., learn about the life and work of Edvard Munch.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631-421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road. 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.

• In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, experience an

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afternoon of Irish music at the Dix Hills branch on Sunday, March 17, 2 p.m.

• Every Wednesday at 7 p.m., meet for friendly English conversation practice. All are welcome, refreshments provided. Call to register: 4981225.

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Giada Valenti In Concert Tickets are still on sale to see renowned Italian songstress and entertainer Giada Valenti perform popular Italian songs as well as top romantic hits from the 1960s through ’80s on Saturday, March 23, 7:30 p.m. at the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center, Five Towns College, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills. $25-$45. 631-656-2148. www.dhpac.org.

Harborfields Public Library

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

• “Common Ground,” a photography exhibition

by Raymond J. Rothaug, is on display through March 30.

• Are you new in the community or just looking to make new friends? Huntington Neighbors and Newcomers will be meeting on Friday, March 22, 10 a.m.

Huntington Public Library

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

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

• The sister act of Andrea and Celeste will be performing live vocal impersonations of famous female singers throughout history on Sunday, March 17, 3 p.m. at the main location.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

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

• Practice your conversational English in a friendly, informal atmosphere on Friday, March 15, 7 p.m. in East Northport.

• The movie “Chasing Mavericks” will shown at the East Northport branch on Friday, March 15, 1:30 p.m., and in Northport on Friday, March 22, 1:30 p.m.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631549-4411. www.shpl.info.

• Is your teen interested in making a difference at the library? The Teen Advisory Board meets Tuesday, March 19, 7 p.m.

• The movie “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” shows Friday, March 15, 7 p.m.

THEATER and FILM Cinema Arts Centre

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

• “Safety Last,” a comedy about a young man who will do whatever it takes to impress the love of his life, screens with live accompaniment by MoMA’s Ben Model in the “Anything But Silent” series on Tuesday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. $9 members/$14 public.

• A St. Patrick’s Day Sunday Schmooze features a young Daniel Day-Lewis’ ferocious performance as an Irish petty thief who was wrongly imprisoned for an IRA bombing. Bagels precede the screening of “In the Name of the Father” with discussion to follow on Sunday, March 17. $10 members/$15 public.

Dix Hills Performing Arts Center

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

• Captain Jack performs the greatest hits of one of rock-and-roll’s most iconic performer’s, Billy Joel, on Saturday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. $25$35.

• Renowned Italian songstress and entertainer Giada Valenti performs popular Italian songs as well as top romantic hits from the 1960s through ’80s on Saturday, March 23, 7:30 p.m. $25-$45.

John W. Engeman Theater At Northport

350 Main St., Northport. www.johnwengemantheater.com. 631-261-2900.

• Tony Award-winning comedy “Boeing Boeing” opens March 21.

Tilles Center For The Performing Arts

LIU Post Campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. www.tillescenter.org. 516-299-3100.

• The Beethoven Orchestra Bonn, in a program featuring with world-renowned pianist Louis Lortie under the baton of music director Stephan Blunier, makes its Tilles Center debut performance Saturday, March 16 at 8 p.m.

AUDITIONS Talent Show

A local cable TV talent show is looking for all types of talent (except bands). Singers, impressionists, comedians, magicians, and other performers/acts welcome. Register online

at www.talent-showcase.com or call 631-2237011. Auditions are open to all ages.

Registration in advanced is required – no walkins permitted.

MUSEUMS & EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island

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

• The talent of local visual artists will be celebrated in a competition on view through April 14.

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.

• On display through March 29 is “Requiem,” Liz Ehrlichman’s solo show, with a members’ exhibit, “The Musical Spectrum.”

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 • “Animal Encounters” is March 25-29, at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Learn about turtles, frogs and salamanders during a live animal presentation.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $4 adults, $3 seniors, $3 students 5 -18, family $12; military and children under 5 are free.

631-367-3418. www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

• Spend your spring break doing experiments, making crafts and playing games from March 25-29. Check online for details and registration information.

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.

• SPARKBOOM opens April 6 with a reception from 6-9 p.m. On display through April 28, it includes “New York Underground” by Richard Gardner and “In A Split” by Michelle Carollo.

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.

• “Mirrored Images: Realism in the 19th and 20th Centuries” explores the various realist movements. On display through March 24.

• “Modernizing America: Artists of the Armory Show” focuses on American artists who participated in the Armory Show and explores the impact of European Modernism on American art in the early years of the 20th century. On display through April 14.

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 new permanent exhibit explains the 1920s 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, Jehovah’s Witnesses, gays and Polish intelligentsia.

• “Portraits of Our Past: Greek Jews and the Holocaust” is on display March 15-April 21.

Huntington Arts Council

Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Art in the Art-trium: 25 Melville Park Road, Melville. Gallery Hours: Monday Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 631-271-8423. www.huntingtonarts.org.

• The "High Arts Showcase IX" is in display in the Art-trium through March 22, showcasing students' work in all mediums from seven high schools.

• “Portraits,” a juried show, is on display in the main gallery through April 22.

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.

• The Museum Shop at Dr. Daniel Kissam House Museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

Consignment and donations accepted Tuesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

LaMantia Gallery

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

• Robert Finale presents captivating landscapes and Richard Johnson displays exquisite paintings of the human face and form.

9 East Contemporary Art

9 East Carver St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 3-8 p.m. or by appointment. 631662-9459.

• The “Winter Invitational Exhibition” presents nine major works by the 9 East Artists and nine works created by a selected group of professional Long Island artists. On view through March 31.

Northport Historical Society Museum

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

• The next installment of the program “History Takes a Vacation,” a fun and educational series, runs Tuesday, March 26-Thursday, March 28 for students in grades 2-6.

• The next “A Taste of Northport” is Wednesday, March 20 with a dinner at Ship’s Inn, 78 Main St., Northport, 7:30 p.m.

Reservations are $35 for members/$40 nonmembers.

Ripe Art Gallery

67 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-807-5296.

Gallery hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 2-9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www.ripeartgal.com.

• “Black and white, Dark and Light” by the members of the National League of American Pen Women, All Cities branch, features the work of Carolyn De Soucey, Dina Fine, Eleanore O'Sullivan, Diana Sanzone, Jeanette Martone, and Lisa Hermanson. On display through March 30.

exhibits and programs for children 3-13 years old and their families, classes and camps.

Now on exhibit: The Alef Bet of Being a Mensch. “Zye a mensch” is a Yiddish saying that means “be a decent, responsible, caring person,” infusing both the best blessing and the best that an educator can wish for his students.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours 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 Arena Players Repertory Theatre presents “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea,” a tale of a frightening and fascinating relationship, at the Carriage House Theatre through March 17. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. $20-$25. For reservations call 516-293-0674 or visit www.ArenaPlayers.org.

• The Arena Players Children's Theater presents “Pinocchio” March 2-30, Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Carriage House Theater. $10 adults/$8 children/free for children under 3. Call 516-293-0674 or visit www.ArenaPlayers.org.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240, ext. 114. www.waltwhitman.org.

• Join the tea party on Monday, March 25, 10 a.m. $10/child. Bring a friend, or your favorite doll. Email educator@waltwhitman.org or call Carolyn at 631-427-5240, ext. 113.

MUSIC & DANCE The Paramount

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

• The Paramount Comedy Series presents a St. Patty’s Weekend Irish Comedy Showcase with Terry McNeely, Veronica Mosey, Tom Gilmore and Maureen Langan on Saturday, March 16. $20-$35.

• Don Henley, founder of the Eagles, is confirmed to rock the stage on Wednesday, April 3.

Ridotto

Concerts with a Touch of Theater.

At Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington. www.ridotto.org. 631-385-0373 • A duo recital featuring Ingrid Fliter on piano and Anton Dressler on clarinet will be held Sunday, March 17, 4 p.m. $10 students/$18 seniors/$20 adults. Reservations recommended.

NOMINEES NEEDED Volunteer Awards

The Association of Fundraising Professionals of Long Island (AFPLI) is now seeking nominations for its Philanthropy Day 2013 Awards, which honor individuals and organizations whose commitment and dedication to Long Island exhibits outstanding leadership and effectiveness. Philanthropy Day takes place this year on Nov. 15 in Melville. Nomination forms are available online at www.philanthropyday.org or by calling Joan Connor at 631-249-5008. Deadline is Friday, March 29.

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SPLIA

Headquarters: 161 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. Joseph Lloyd Manor House: Lloyd Lane and Lloyd Harbor Road, Lloyd Neck. 631692-4664. www.splia.org.

• “Long Island at Work and at Play,” early 20th-century photographs from SPLIA’s collections, is now on display Thursdays through Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Suffolk Y JCC

74 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-4629800, ext. 140. Tuesday 1-4 p.m. Admission: $5 per person, $18 per family. Special group programs available. www.suffolkyjcc.org.

• The Alan & Helene Rosenberg Jewish Discovery Museum provides hands-on

Submissions must be in by 5 p.m. 10 days prior to publication date.

Send to Community Calendar at 149 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743, or e-mail to info@longislandernews.com

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Eileen Rosenbaum must be doing something right. Her shop, Vine & Roses, has been doing business in Huntington village for 22 years.

What’s her key to success?

“Carry the inventory your customers want at affordable prices,” she recently said.

She also advises people not to be afraid to change direction if things are not working out. Changing directions is what Rosenbaum did several years ago and she has not looked back.

What started as a successful home décor shop, the original Vine & Roses, located at 251 Main St., also allowed Rosenbaum to create and sell silk floral arrangements that won her a bevy of loyal customers.

Today, Vine & Roses, now in its third Huntington location (331 Main St.), still sells some home decorations, but its inventory consists primarily of fashionable women’s clothing and accessories that strike a romantic chord with female shoppers.

“I love what I do,” Rosenbaum said.

Changing her shop’s focus was her key to survival in today’s uncertain economy.

“Over the years, the love of silk flowers was replaced by women’s interest in bringing more fresh flowers into their homes,” she recalled. In addition, when superstores like Home Goods started to offer home décor items for less money than what Rosenbaum was paying wholesale, she was forced to make some quick decisions as to how stay in business.

Eileen Rosenbaum puts her own charming touch on shopping for women’s clothing and accessories in her Vine & Roses store.

“I had brought some [costume] jewelry into the [old] shop one holiday season,” she said. It sold out so quickly, she had to re-stock. That gave Rosenbaum the idea to change the focus of her boutique when she moved to her current location in 2005.

Hicksville residents Karen Eichler and her daughter, Allison, 16, frequently shop at Vine & Roses.

“It’s the kind of store to [frequent] when you feel blue, because it’s so uplifting,” said Karen.

Others agree. Zumra Oztetik of North-

port began shopping at Vine & Roses several years ago.

“I treat myself and my mom to presents from here all the time,” she said.

Rosenbaum, who majored in marketing and fashion buying at the Fashion Institute of Technology, believes her education has helped her succeed. She also thinks her natural artistic flair is “a gift,” which customers appreciate.

More than one customer praised the beautiful way the merchandise is arranged in the shop. The décor is also appreciated

by female shoppers. The store’s walls are painted a beautiful aqua; the carpet has a floral print. Today’s popular chunky jeweled necklaces and bracelets, as well as more delicate ones, are arranged in groups by color. Items are displayed on antiquelooking tables or on the shelves of vintagestyled cupboards. Sometimes, a lacey scarf is thrown over a table to add to the romance of the display.

While many fashion boutiques have experienced tough times during the recession, Rosenbaum’s business has been doing well.

“When you can’t afford new clothing, you can change the look of what you have by purchasing new accessories,” she said.

She also has a loyal group of customers who appreciate the unique modern apparel and vintage clothing she stocks.

Complimentary wrapping of all gifts in beautifully printed paper is appreciated by customers, who also like the matching paper shopping bags. Rosenbaum says little touches like that are appealing to female shoppers.

She says it is still a joy to come to work every day. While she does have a small staff of part-time employees, she is in the boutique most days, herself. She visits the city often to buy new merchandise.

The only downside to her business is, she said, “not having too much free time for myself.”

Still, she is happy to report that the 2012 holiday season was better than the year before.

“Business is good,” she said.

Seeing a steady stream of shoppers come and go on a recent Saturday, most leaving the shop with Vine & Roses shopping bags in their hands, apparently 2013 has started off well, too.

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Overhead Kick Nets Top Honors For Heat An overheard kick by a member of the Dix Hills Heat has gained national attention.

Nkosi Burgess was honored March 8 at the Long Island Junior Soccer League Convention for his wonderful flick and overhead kick, which started as the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association Goal of the Year and became the US Youth Soccer Goal of the Year.

The Deer Park teenager’s goal on March 24, 2012 occurred while playing for the Dix Hills Heat, 2011 State Open Cup champions, in a Boys-Under-15 game against another Long Island Junior Soccer League team, Hauppauge Brazil, at Dowling College.

Nkosi, with his back to goal, flicked the ball back over his head and then executed a perfect overhead kick as the helpless Hauppauge defenders look on. Dix Hills won the game, 2-0.

Nkosi had celebrated his 15th birthday the day before and the wonder goal was definitely icing on the cake. The goal went viral on YouTube and garnered millions of hits and publicity around the world. A video of the kick can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeO9-vpcCJ8.

With 1,502 travel and premier teams, the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) is the largest league in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association. There were many

highlights to the organization’s 31st convention held March 8-10 at the Huntington Hilton.

Upon the invitation of the league’s president, Addie Mattei-Iaia, plus the LIJSL Convention Committee, for the third time in the past decade, Senator Charles Schumer came to the Volunteer Awards Dinner to honor each LIJSL club’s Volunteer of the Year and the four new inductees to the LIJSL Hall of Fame.

“Addie is doing a great job as are all you other volunteers. The kids learn about teamwork, they learn about courage, they learn about sportsmanship and they learn to grow up. I know, as my daughter played in the LIJSL for several years. She played for Elmont,” Schumer said.

Schumer then joked in front of the crowd, “We live in Brooklyn but there is no grass in Brooklyn so she played for Elmont.”

With 123,843 youth soccer players––68,587 boys and 55,256 girls––and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border. Members are affiliated with 12 leagues throughout the association, which covers the entire state of New York east of Route 81.

US Youth Soccer Goal of the Year recipient Nkosi Burgess stands proudly with his parents and Long Island Junior Soccer League President Addie Mattei-Iaia, left, and Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association President Richard Christiano, right.

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