Half Hollow Hills Newspaper - Sept 6, 2012

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MELVILLE

$4M Firehouse Expansion Gets Green Light Melville Fire Department plans to demolish and rebuild Amityville Road facility Half Hollow Hills photo/Danny Schrafel

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

The Melville Fire Department is moving forward with plans to demolish its Amityville Road substation and build in its place a state-of-the-art facility that would double the first-floor space and incorporate energy-efficient building standards.

The proposal to build a one-story substation with an 8,623 square-foot footprint on 0.83 acres on Amityville Road, with a partial cellar of 2,734 square feet, received the green light from the Town of Huntington’s Planning Board Aug. 22.

Currently, a 4,300 square-foot substation, which dates back to the late 1960s, stands on 0.65 acres of the property. The fire department purchased the adjacent parcel of 0.18 acres about 20 years ago, Fire Commissioner Robert Reiser said.

The fire commissioner said the new structure is vital to their firefighting efforts in Melville. In addition to their headquarters, the Melville department maintains three substations throughout

The current Amityville Road substation of the Melville Fire Department will be demolished and replaced by a larger, modern facility in the coming years. its coverage area.

“The existing station is too small for the existing apparatus, and it doesn’t meet the present safety standards of the Na-

tional Fire Protection Agency,” Reiser said.

The new substation would double the size of the truck room and increase the

amount of training and storage space, Reiser said. Improved ventilation systems designed to protect volunteers from diesel fumes would also be installed.

The district is also striving to go green in a big way, aiming to achieve either LEED silver or gold designation for the new substation. Reiser said the project will cost “in the area” of $4 million, which will be paid for out of an approximately $6-million capital reserves fund.

“We put a little bit of money away every year for capital projects, which we find works out to be less expensive than borrowing money,” he said. “You’re not paying interest on a bond for 20 years.”

Reiser said his department is just about to open bidding for an asbestos abatement contract to clear the way for demolition. Building permits are pending with the town, and once bids are awarded, the district is hoping to break ground in the late fall or early spring.

“We hope the project is done within a year of the first shovel in the ground,” Reiser said.

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Water Protection Knows No Boundaries Lawmakers, advocates and residents from Nassau and Suffolk rally at hearing mkoehler@longislandernews.com

The more than 70 people from both Nassau and Suffolk Counties present at a meeting last week to protect Long Island’s water offered varying, and sometimes conflicting, arguments. However, everyone seemingly share the same end goal.

“Saltwater, pollution and other factors are contaminating the water we obtain from the aquifer every day, and we cannot let any more time pass. Action must be taken now to establish a serious management plan to ensure the future of this essential natural resource.” Suffolk County Legislator William Spencer said.

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Spencer (D-Centerport) and Nassau County Legislator Judi Bosworth (DGreat Neck) hosted the first in a series of public hearings at the William H. Rogers Legislature Building in Hauppauge on Aug. 29.

Eight legislators joined Citizens Campaign for the Environment Executive Director Adrienne Esposito, Water for Long Island’s Sarah Meyland, Suffolk County Water Authority Head Hydrogeologist Steve Colabuffo and Long Island Water Conference Chairman Frank Koch. More than two dozen members of the public, several representing civic or environmental groups, also addressed the legislators.

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DIX HILLS

Dix Hills Man, Hospital Exec, Goes Missing

By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

The hunt for a missing Dix Hills resident was still on everyone’s radar as of last Friday afternoon.

George Richardson, vice president of development at Huntington Hospital, disappeared during a family trip to Montauk last week.

East Hampton Town Police said Richardson and his family made the trek to Montauk for an extended weekend trip from Aug. 25-27. When they went to check out on Tuesday, Aug. 28, he was nowhere to be found.

Det./Sgt. Robert Gurney said Richardson, 50, regularly went out for early morning walks. In fact, he said family members last saw him around 1 a.m.

“It is routine for him to leave before the family wakes up for his morning walk,” Gurney said.

Police were not sure where he walked to, but the family was staying at Hartman’s Briney Breezes Motel, which is located along Atlantic Ocean beaches.

Richardson was wearing glasses and an orange baseball hat when he left that morning, although police are having trouble identifying the rest of his clothing.

He is described as a white man, standing 5 feet and 6 inches tall and weighing about 150 pounds. He has short gray hair and a small scar on his chin.

Gurney said East Hampton Town police have been patrolling the beaches, especially mornings and nights, while other law enforcement agencies have been called in to help. The Suffolk County Police Department has provided aerial support, while the Suffolk County Sheriff ’s Department provided K9 units to search nature preserves and the Coast Guard monitors the waters.

The supervisor also said they were investigating the situation, but was reluctant to speculate on any malicious activity in the case.

“We’re exploring different avenues.

Anything’s possible at this time. There’s no known reason for his disappearance,” Gurney said.

Anyone with information about Richardson is asked to call police confidentially at 631-537-7575.

A family member who answered the phone at his home declined to comment.

Hospital spokeswoman Julie Robinson-Tingue said Richardson had taken a long weekend and was due to return on Wednesday, Aug. 29.

“We continue to pray for his safe return to his colleagues, but more impor-

Huntington Hospital executive and Dix Hills resident George Richardson went missing Tuesday, Aug. 28 after a family trip to Montauk. tantly, his family,” she said.

Richardson assumed his development role in January. Robinson-Tinuge said he’s served as a Eucharistic Minister at the hospital for the past two years. He and his wife, Mary, have three sons, ages 10, 12 and 15. In his spare time, he enjoys

sailing and biking.

Richardson also joined the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors this summer.

Editor’s note: This article went to press Aug. 31.

COMMACK

Residents Fight To Join Farm Case Against School District challenges motion, alleging inadequate defense against Marion Carll heirs’ suit Half Hollow Hills photos/Danny Schrafel

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Four Commack residents are attempting to join the defense of a lawsuit filed

by Marion Carll’s heirs, who are attempting to reclaim the historic farm property from the school district.

Those four residents – James Tampellini, Daniel Fusco, Vito Cottone and Arthur Reilly Sr. – allege the Commack School District’s defense of the Marion Carll suit fails to raise key defenses and that their strategy may be a ploy by the district to divest itself of Marion Carll Farm without a vote by taxpayers.

At issue are 9 acres once owned by Marion E. Carll, who deeded the property to the Commack School District in late August 1969 under the conditions that it was maintained and used for an educational or community purpose, such as: a historical museum, a school or camp, meeting space for residents and/or a library. According to a clause, if that did not happen, Carll family heirs have the right to revoke the gift and reclaim the property.

On March 16, 11 of Carll’s heirs sued the district to invoke the reverter clause. In mid-June, the school district denied they were in breach of the will, arguing they have made a good-will effort to maintain and improve the property, but have not had the resources to do so. In addition, they contend that the estate failed to take proper legal steps to continue the reverter, rendering it void.

However, Tampellini, Fusco, Cottone and Reilly Sr. joined the fray in July, arguing the school district is not adequately defending the case.

“Interveners are concerned the district’s response to the complaint in this action may be a pretext to rid itself of its

Commack Community Association president Bruce Ettenberg debates Commack School District Attorney Eugene Barnosky, center, over the district’s will to defend a lawsuit by heirs of Marion Carll’s estate at Thursday’s school board meeting. obligations to maintain the property, and circumvent the will of the District’s taxpayers who want the property preserved for the community,” the four men’s lawsuit reads.

In a mid-August response opposing the intervener suit, attorneys Lauren Schnitzer and Scott Karson, of the district’s counsel Lamb & Barnosky, said the residents do not have standing to join the case. They are basing their standing solely on the fact that they are taxpayers, Karson and Schnitzer reply, and make no claim to have any other “interest, claim or defense” relevant to either side’s defense.

“Rather, by making specious legal arguments bordering on the frivolous, the proposed interveners appear to be utilizing the court system solely to interfere with the District’s statutory right to manage its affairs, which in this case, includes

the right to determine and interpose its defense in this action,” Schnitzer and Karson argued in the brief.

During an Aug. 30 school board meeting, Commack Community Association President Bruce Ettenberg asked why the school board was opposed to adding the residents and demanded to know if school board trustees voted to give attorney Eugene Barnosky direction to fight that motion.

“No suit was brought against the board of education. The intervener lawsuit supported the board of education,” Ettenberg said.

Barnosky disagreed, reiterating the argument that the four residents have no standing in the case and stressing that the board receives drafts of papers before he files on the district’s behalf.

“No vote is required for general coun-

sel to the district to protect the district’s interests against those who choose to litigate against it,” he added.

Ettenberg repeatedly accused Superintendent Donald James and the school board of deciding “not [to] defend this suit vigorously.” Barnosky argued the litigants and Ettenberg were twisting James’ words to reach that conclusion.

“I think you’re misquoting Dr. James,” Barnosky said. “Dr. James’ representation has been that we do not desire to utilize more taxpayer dollars than we absolutely have to in legal proceedings… from day one, we’ve said, if we can reach an amicable resolution of this lawsuit, we will do so.”

The parties now await a decision on the intervener suit from Supreme Court Justice Daniel Martin.

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Who’s Trying Out For Letterman?

Stupid human tricks… Now and again, that

But apparently, it’s very useful for helping perfumes prolong their scent. His 600-gram sample therefore has an actual retail price of… wait for it… $60,000.

The boy’s family says he’s figuring out whether to sell it or keep it pending some more research. All I know is I’ll never look at perfume the same way.

phrase crosses my lips as I witness something particularly awful. This particular “stupid human trick” is brought to you by the driver of a white Ford Taurus wagon some days back. As I was puttering up 106/107, a certain motorist remembered suddenly he had to get on the Long Island Expressway. He Off to the races… With Labor Day come and was two lanes of traffic away from the ramp, mind gone, political season here and across the United you. So he did what any good driver would: duckStates is in full swing. Hopefully, everybody will behooked right and went right onto the onramp in have themselves this cycle front of traffic. Oddly enough, and not go completely baIN THE KNOW nobody honked at this ninnanas with the nastiness. But WITH AUNT ROSIE compoop. Then again, how more importantly – are you could you? The other drivers registered to vote? Get on it – were probably still in shock at what just flashed bewe’ve got lots of state and fore their windshields. federal offices up this year. And be sure to read Long Islander News from now and then to get the skinny on who wants to represent you.

Mark your calendars… for upcoming town board meetings, because they get a wee bit squirrelly this autumn because of how the calendar falls.

Mail! It always tickles me when I get letters.

First up – the Sept. 12 meeting is on a Wednesday Here’s a recent note from Huntington’s Ruth S. and starts at 2 p.m., followed by the Monday, Sept.

Fahlbusch, on Dammit Dolls and some people who 24 meeting, which is at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 is on the norcould benefit from them: “Some months ago, my son mal Tuesday calendar slot, but it’s an hour earlier – and I were meandering on Main Street in Cold per recent custom, the annual town budget hearing Spring Harbor. We walked into the Cold Spring starts at 6 p.m. Then, the November meeting is at 7 Harbor Pharmacy. There, right by the door were the p.m., but on a Wednesday – Nov. 7 – also customary ‘Dammit’ dolls. Immediately my son said, ‘You've got because it falls one day after Election Day. We don’t to get this for Anne Marie (my daughter).’ When she get back to our normal Tuesday night, 7 p.m. schedopened it up on her birthday, what a hit it was! It ule until the last one of the year, Dec. 18. Whew! So was her favorite gift! The Pharmacy was a treasure if you’re looking to make your voice heard, make trove of fascinating gifts from perfume, skin care, sure you pencil it in your calendar so you show up unusual gift cards, etc. That doll, however, took the at the right place and right time. cake! On another note, I absolutely agree with you about all the bickering going on at Town Hall. It’s That’s worth HOW much? Apparently if you can childish and unacceptable. Why can’t they bury the hatchet and try to get along like responsible people? track down some whale vomit, you can get rich. So Always looking forward to your column,” Thank you, discovered one Charles Naysmith, a young fella from Ruth, and keep the letters coming! the southern English coastal town of Christchurch, who found the stuff while he was on a nature walk (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have with the folks. He picked up what he thought was comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening just a weird-looking rock. However, it turns out the in your neck of the woods, write to me today and stuff was ambergris, or hardened sperm whale uplet me know the latest. To contact me, drop a line to chuck. Formed in the intestinal tract of sperm Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 149 Main whales, it’s a waxy substance that is often vomited or Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at secreted into the ocean. Sound gross? To me, it does. aunt.rosieli@gmail.com)

POLICE REPORT Compiled by Mike Koehler

What A ‘Pane’ A Greenlawn resident called Suffolk County police on Aug. 29 about criminal mischief. The complainant said two basement windows were broken on their Stuyvesant Street home.

That’s An Expensive Lawnmower Suffolk police responded to a Dix Hills home about a grand larceny on Aug. 29. The complainant said the home was under construction and someone stole a lawnmower from the back yard a few days earlier.

Burglar Grabs Jewelry From Home A Halesite resident called Suffolk County police on Aug. 29 about a break-in. The complainant said the burglar took jewelry from the East Shore Road home.

Stolen BMW Turns Up In Nassau Suffolk police responded to Huntington Station about a stolen vehicle on Aug. 29. A 2000 BMW was reported missing. The vehicle was later discovered in Westbury, but the license plates were missing.

Maybe Hide It In Your Trunk Next Time Suffolk police responded to a reported grand larceny in Huntington on Aug. 29. The complainant said a brick was thrown through a vehicle window. The thief made off with a pocketbook containing credit cards. A Huntington man was arrested in connection with the incident.

Verbal Argument Turns Physical Suffolk police were dispatched to Huntington on Aug. 28 about a possible assault. Police determined a verbal altercation between the victim and a group of people escalated into a physical fight between one subject and the victim. The suspect fled the scene and the victim was taken to Huntington Hospital for treatment.

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Suffolk police were dispatched to Dix Hills about a stolen manhole cover on Aug. 27. The cover had been located on Langhans Court.

Gun Stolen From House A Greenlawn resident called Suffolk County police on Aug. 25 to report a burglary. The complainant said the thief took a handgun and ammunition from the home.

Complainant Didn’t Hear Stereo Being Stolen “Be part of the community and give back to them, [and] they give to you.”

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MELVILLE

Hero Cop At It Again Melville’s Thomas Crist, an officer in the Suffolk County PD’s Emergency Service squad, capped off an eventful summer by helping to nab a suspected bank robber in Medford Aug. 28.

Earlier this summer, Crist, a longtime Melville Fire Department volunteer, assisted a rider who fell of her horse at Blydenburgh Park July 2, securing the horse and helping the injured rider receive medical attention.

At around 9:20 a.m. last Tuesday, Angel Delgado, a 29-year-old Shoreham resident, allegedly entered the Chase Bank on Patchogue-Yaphank Road in Medford, handed the teller a note demanding cash and threatened her with a weapon if she didn’t. He fled the bank with money after 9:20 a.m.

Some time later, responding Emergency Service Officers Crist and Michael Viruet observed a man who matched the suspect’s description riding a bicycle south on Station Road in Bellport. When Viruet and Crist called to the suspect, Delgado jumped off the bicycle and ran into nearby woods. A short foot pursuit ensued and Delgado was arrested, police said.

Thomas Crist A 30-year veteran of the force, Crist has served 24 of those 30 years in the Emergency Service division. The squad primarily handles bomb squad, haz-mat, SWAT and rescue assignments. The specialized team of 40 officers and five sergeants, which is led by Lt. Kevin Burke, responds to situations that officers in patrol cars either lack the training or equipment to handle.

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HALF HOLLOW HILLS

State Wants Weight Info The Half Hollow Hills School District has been tagged by the New York State Department of Health once again to send students’ health information up to Albany.

District officials learned earlier this summer that they must send Body Mass Index (BMI) and student weight group numbers by the end of the year.

State law requires that both BMI and weight status group information be taken as part of a student’s school health examination. The BMI is calculated on a formula including height and weight that estimates if a student’s weight is healthy, while the state uses five weight status groups to compare responses.

Only summary information is sent to

the state, district officials confirmed, not names or identifiable information.

However, parents are permitted to opt out of the health department’s survey.

Anyone interested should download the flier from the district’s website and return it to Executive Director of Special Education Allison Strand. The form can be found by visiting www.hhh.k12.ny.us and typing “BMI” in the search box.

District officials confirmed all information must be submitted to the state by the end of January. Parents can pull their child’s information from the survey until then.

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COMMACK

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11 Tributes Across Town Commack School District to unveil memorial following annual candlelight vigil dschrafel@longislandernews.com

A long-planned tribute to the heroes of Sept. 11 is to be officially unveiled at Commack High School on the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

The Commack School District will continue its tradition of remembrance with its 11th candlelight ceremony at the Heroes Memorial Track at Commack High School’s football field. The ceremony starts at 6 p.m., and immediately following the ceremony, the community’s Sept. 11 memorial will be unveiled.

“It’s a work of art. It belongs in a museum. It is just that magnificent, and it’s heartfelt. That’s what I love about it,” said Debbie Virga, the Commack School District’s director of communications and Sept. 11 memorial organizer.

A committee of parents, teachers and students collaborated on designing the memorial, the centerpiece of which is one of 1,200 steel artifacts salvaged from the World Trade Center. Materials, labor and design expertise were donated by the Smithtown-based Gappsi Commack will not be alone in their efforts to commemorate the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. On Sept.

9, the South Huntington Public Library will host a free screening of the film, “9/11: An American Requiem,” a documentary driven by first-hand accounts of Sept. 11 responders from all walks of life. Following the 2:30 p.m. screening, several of the responders in the film will participate in a Q&A session.

Group, Virga said.

Since April 2011, Virga led efforts to convince the Port Authority to allow Commack to care for one of the pieces. They overcame initial reluctance by highlighting the community’s track record of volunteerism and charity since the Sept. 11 attacks in its backyard and around the world. When the attacks first happened, the community sent truckloads of supplies to first responders working at Ground Zero and raised over $40,000 for relief organizations. They also sprang into action following the Haiti earthquake, Hurricane Katrina, the Southeast Asia tsunami and more.

“It’s not just about 9/11,” Virga said. “Not only do we take care of our own, but our community gives worldwide.”

The memorial offered the district another opportunity to raise money for the cause of Sept. 11 survivors. They sold commemorative paving stones around the memorial site. The proceeds will be donated to the FealGood Foundation and the Twin Towers Orphans Fund. Virga said she expects to be able to donate several thousand dollars to each foundation.

The Town of Huntington and its Veterans Advisory Board will host a brief commemorative service at the Sept. 11 memorial in Heckscher Park starting at noon, where the town will pay tribute to Huntington residents who were killed during the terrorist attacks and responders and volunteers who contributed to recovery efforts.

The East Northport Fire De-

partment will host their annual 9/11 memorial service at their Larkfield Road and Ninth Ave. headquarters, starting at 9:45 a.m. An evening candlelight vigil is scheduled for 8 p.m. Both ceremonies will take place on the Ninth Avenue side of the firehouse, around the newly erected piece of Sept. 11 steel salvaged from the Trade Center’s ruins at Ground Zero.

Half Hollow Hills photo/Danny Schrafel

By Danny Schrafel

The Commack School District’s new Sept. 11 memorial, outside of the football field at Commack High School, is to be officially unveiled during their annual candlelight vigil.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Honoring Warriors With A Weekend Of Their Own

Officials announced the Cow Harbor Warriors Weekend earlier this year. The time is finally here for three fun-filled days for wounded warriors and their families Sept. 7-9.

Half Hollow Hills photo/Angela Pradhan

Professional dancer Karen Kriegel teaches the crowd how to perform a traditional South Korean dance.

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Exploring From Home IFY Camp attracts crowds to Huntington

By Angela Pradhan info@longislandernews.com

The crowd was lively on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at Mahanaim, a Christian educational institution outside Huntington village, as more than 1,000 teenagers, adults and children from all backgrounds chattered in their native languages and bustled around the International Youth Fellowship’s (IYF) 2012 World Camp.

With the diversity of cultures and languages on display, it was something more akin to Manhattan than Long Island. This effect was something School Director Kristi Caspro wanted to achieve.

“People have to get on the train and go all the way to the city to get a real cultural experience and I think we can bring the experience to them,” Caspro said.

The Culture Exhibition on Aug. 29, which supports the Good News Corps, included more than 20 different countries spanning from Europe to Asia and more. The Corps consists of sending volunteers around the

world to perform volunteer and missionary work. Back in Huntington, cultural dances of all types were performed and each country had its own booth full of information for potential participants.

IYF, a non-profit organization in South Korea with branches throughout the world, also has organized the Leadership Symposium during the Culture Exhibition at Mahanaim.

Panelists touched on issues facing youth, sharing life experiences that shaped their futures as leaders. Topics likes arrogance and communications were discussed. And after the lectures, audience members asked for insight and advice for their own problems.

“Panelists were really able to make connections with the audience,” IYF Symposium Manager Glen Heil said.

Both the exhibition and symposium were part of the weeklong 2012 International Youth Fellowship World Camp, which offers a program tailored for young people to develop key leadership skills, expand global awareness, and promote intercultural tolerance and exchange.

The inaugural Cow Harbor Warrior Weekend is Sept. 7-9 in and around the surrounding area of Northport, aimed at helping wounded warriors and their families experience a weekend no one will forget.

The three-day weekend of fun, relaxation and celebration will take place in Northport from Sept. 7-9 for wounded warriors of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The event includes a Friday evening welcoming parade down Main Street followed by a weekend of adaptive water sports, fishing and golf tournaments, a four-mile run and a clambake fundraiser on Saturday evening.

The schedule is as follows: • Warrior Welcome Parade on Friday, Sept. 7, 6 p.m. on Main Street.

• 4-mile Warrior Run on Saturday, Sept. 8, 8:30 a.m. The race encompasses some of the challenging and beautiful sections of the historic Cow Harbor Race, and there will be race awards and raffles. Post-race festivities, raffles and refreshments will be at Crab Meadow Beach.

• Fishing For Freedom Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 8, 6 a.m. at the Northport Yacht Club. Anglers from Northport and the surrounding areas will compete for prizes for the largest fish while raising awareness and honoring wounded veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warriors Project.

• Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept.

8, 9 a.m. at the Northport VA Golf Course • Water sports with lunch at Steers Beach on Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m., including kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, tubes and banana boats, or just enjoying the view.

• Beach Bum Boot Camp including yoga, tug-of-war and a treasure hunt on Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. at Steers Beach.

Event includes yoga on the beach for adults as well as kids, tug-of-war, a treasure hunt, an obstacle course, face painting, a sand castle competition, crafts and a water balloon toss.

•Northport Sunset Clambake Fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 8, 6 p.m. at the Crab Meadow Beach Pavilion.

More information is available at www.cowharborwarriors.com.

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Reject Moratorium As plans for a six-story building in the that the impacts of large-scale developMelville business district are advancing, ment are thoroughly evaluated and mitithere is a call from civic leaders for a mora- gated. That is when civic leaders should be torium on new construction there. doing their diligence. To make a blanket Thankfully it appears town board mem- prohibition against all large scale projects bers are not inclined to support that call. would simply be foolish.

With high unemployment numbers perHuntington, Long Island and New York sisting at high levels, this is hardly the time State need job creation in order to get the to be telling corporations to do business economy rolling again. This town is in a elsewhere. The fact is that the Melville unique position to encourage that, and will Route 110 corridor, particularly in the area be the greatest beneficiary when large corof the Long Island Expressway, and porations choose to call the its proximity to the lifestyle ameni- EDITORIAL Town of Huntington home. ties offered nearby, make this area And yes, the call in the master one of the most desirable in the country. plan for development of mass transportaWhile we understand that some are fo- tion systems would be a superb addition to cused on preserving those amenities, driv- the area’s infrastructure. But don’t let it ing away potential employers would be stop us from encouraging the Melville corfoolish. ridor to continue to develop into one of the There are safeguards in place to ensure nation’s premiere business addresses.

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Address Existing Budget Shortfall DEAR EDITOR: Since the beginning of the year, Suffolk County has been laser focused on aggressively tackling an estimated $400 million three year budget shortfall. Recently, the Suffolk County Legislature’s Office of Budget Review provided a detailed analysis of the existing deficit and the impact that previously adopted legislative measures have had in successfully reducing that deficit.

Specifically, the Budget Review Office (BRO), at my request as the chairman of the legislature’s Budget and Finance Committee, identified several measures that have reduced the deficit by a total of $168 million since March of this year. As a result, the 20112013 shortfall now stands at approximately $232 million.

The deficit is constantly monitored by both BRO and the County Executive’s Budget Office. The total figure is actually a moving target based on a variety of assumptions, including continued growth in health insurance costs (estimated to increase by 8.5% annually), an increase in Social Services cas-

es (i.e. individuals in need of food stamps, emergency housing or temporary assistance), reductions in State aid reimbursements (especially for health services), and increased mandated pension payments.

At times, the two budget offices rely on different sets of assumptions, which explain why a variety of deficit figures have been announced over the past eight months. The County Executive’s Blue Ribbon Budget Panel, for instance, pegged the initial three year deficit at $530 million in March. BRO, however, estimated a lower $400 million shortfall.

As we continue to make a dent in the deficit, it will become more critical for the two budget offices to get on the same page in terms of the overall size of the shortfall.

This is especially important as we begin to craft the 2013 Operating Budget later this year.

Pinpoint accuracy will be required to ensure decisions are made in the proper context.

During their presentation at the Budget and Finance Committee, BRO reviewed a host of measures responsible for reducing the deficit to $232 million. They included, amortiz-

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ing a portion of the State mandated retirement bill ($60.7 million), savings resulting from labor negotiations ($38.7 million), reduced expenditures following the layoff of 215 employees ($32.8 million), and a reduction in costs associated with the County’s jail medical program ($5.5 million). Several other measures, such as the sale of the County-owned John J. Foley Skilled Nursing Facility to a private operator (estimated to bring in $29 million in revenue) and changes to the County’s Employee Medical Health Plan (estimated to save $17 million) are presently pending before the Legislature and could reduce the shortfall even further.

The County is definitely not ignoring the state of its finances during this turbulent economic cycle. The BRO report makes it abundantly clear that the Legislature is working together to make the tough decisions needed to right our fiscal ship. County residents have our commitment that we will continue to explore other policy initiatives that will help reduce the deficit and protect taxpayers.

Judging by the results so far, I am confident we will be suc-

cessful in this long-term endeavor.

LOU D’AMARO

Suffolk County Legislator 17th Legislative District

Ways To Prevent A House Fire DEAR EDITOR: House fires are the No. 1 disaster threat to homeowners.

Between 350,000 and 400,000 house fires occur each year in the United States.

Unlike natural disasters such as tornadoes and floods, house fires are often preventable.

Observe National Fire Prevention Week this year by taking these fire-prevention steps to help keep your home and your family safe.

• Avoid the sun. Flammable products such as paint thinner and lacquer can be ignited by heat sources around your home—even by sunlight streaming through a window.

Always keep flammable products in a cool, dark place and in their original containers.

• Control candles. Keep lit candles away from materials that could easily catch fire, such as curtains. Never light candles when you’re feeling drowsy—accidentally falling

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asleep plays a role in 12 percent of all candle fires. Opt for battery-operated candles if you want a little bedtime glow.

• Enjoy your fireplace safely.

The National Fire Protection Association recommends making sure your fireplace has a sturdy screen to prevent sparks from flying into the room. Also, allow fireplace and wood/pellet/coal stove ashes to cool before disposing in a metal container.

• Keep your stove company.

Never leave the kitchen when you have food cooking on the stove. If you must leave the kitchen for any reason, remove the pan from the heat and turn the burner off.

• Care for your cords. Electrical cords can produce heat, so make sure they have room to “breathe.” Never trap them tightly between a piece of furniture and the wall or run them under a rug. Check the condition of cords regularly.

Frayed wires or those damaged by pets are potential fire starters.

Learn more about preventing fires in the home from the National Fire Prevention Association.

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Life&Style MUSIC

Music Royalty Headed This Way LI Hall of Fame gala at Paramount to honor big talent with local roots Half Hollow Hills photos/Luann Dallojacono

By Luann Dallojacono ldallojacono@longislandernews.com

Long Island Music Hall of Fame 2012 Honorees • 2012 Harry Chapin Award recipient and previous LIMHoF inductee Dee Snider of Twisted Sister • Singer Taylor Dayne • Classic rock band Barnaby Bye • The Lovin’ Spoonful’s Joe Butler and Steve Boone • Songwriter Ervin Drake • Concert Security Systems, Inc. and Founder Ira Maltz • Songwriter Ellie Greenwich • Jones Beach Theater • Classical composer Leo Kraft • Musicians from the Shinnecock Indian Nation • Metal band Suffocation • WALK-FM radio • Jazz pianist Randy Weston • Progressive rock band Zebra

Weeks after celebrating its first anniversary, The Paramount will host one of the Long Island music scene’s most important events.

At a press conference beneath the Huntington village theater’s towering marquee, Long Island Music Hall of Fame officials announced on Aug. 29 the names of notable musicians and businesses who will be inducted during its fourth award ceremony and fundraising gala, to be held Oct. 18 at The Paramount.

The event is sure to bring a host of music industry royalty with Long Island roots to The Paramount’s red carpet. Past inductees, presenters and guests include Billy Joel, Lou Reed, Eddie Money, Joan Jett, Twisted Sister, Mariah Carey, Barbra Streisand, Peter Criss (Kiss), DMC of Run DMC, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, former Monkee Peter Tork, Eric Bloom and Buck Dharma of Blue Oyster Cult, Simon & Garfunkel and Tony Bennett.

This year’s inductees include classic rock band Barnaby Bye, The Lovin’ Spoonful’s Joe Butler and Steve Boone, singer Taylor Dayne and rock band Zebra.

The Oct. 18 gala will also honor previous inductee Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, who will receive the 2012 Harry Chapin Award, and 2011 Music Educator of the Year Robert Kreuger. Kreuger served as the director of music education for the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District and created the Northport Community Band.

Performances include a musical tribute to inductee Ellie Greenwich featuring Felix Cavalieri of The Rascals and Long Island Music Hall of Fame member Gary U.S. Bonds, “Dee Does Broadway” featuring Snider with special guests, and a set by The Lovin Spoonful. More performers and guests, and possibly more inductees, are expected to be announced closer to the date.

Paramount co-owner Dominic Catoggio said the theater shares similar goals with the Hall of Fame, showcasing national artists and encouraging up-and-coming talent.

“We’ve always been dedicated to local talent, mixing it with national talent. It’s all part of bringing these types of venues back to life. It starts at the local level and goes to the national level,” he said, adding that the theater is thrilled to be hosting the gala. “It’s going to be an amazing night.”

Several honorees, including members of Barnaby Bye, Butler, and Zebra frontman Randy Jackson, took to the podium to share how Long Island has played a role in their success, whether it be the fans or the support from organizations like WALK-FM, also an inductee. The station this year is celebrating its 60th anniversary of helping promote artists with Long Island roots.

“There’s not a radio station on the planet that’s played more of their music,” Jim Condron, WALK-FM vice president as well as a Paramount partner, said.

Inductees are selected biannually by the nonprofit music organization’s board of di-

Zebra frontman Randy Jackson takes the podium to share his excitement for the Long Island Music Hall of Fame gala at The Paramount, where he will be inducted in October, as fellow inductees of band Barnaby Bye, Billy Alessi and Mike Ricciardella, look on.

Paramount partners Jim Condron, Stephen Ubertini, Dominic Catoggio and Brian Doyle say they are thrilled to host the Long Island Music Hall of Fame’s gala. rectors from a growing list of people, artists and entities that were born, raised, founded, or have resided on geographic Long Island.

“Nobody is like Long Island. You can’t go anywhere else in the U.S. and find the best of all kinds of music,” James Faith, chair of the Long Island Music Hall of Fame board, said.

The Paramount is the perfect location for the gala due to its layout, equipment and history, Faith added.

“It’s Long Island’s newest, state-of-the-art venue, and also part of the history that comes with taking over the IMAC,” he said,

referring to the Inter-Media Arts Center, which brought music to Huntington village for 26 years before closing in 2009. The Paramount opened Sept. 29, 2011.

This is the second time the Long Island Music Hall of Fame’s gala has been held in Huntington; Oheka Castle was the host in 2010.

General seating tickets are $50 and $75, and are available through The Paramount box office at 631-673-7300 or online www.paramountny.com. Fundraising efforts will contribute to the creation of a Long Island music museum in Port Jefferson.

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Don’t be misled by the pizza case – 34 New Street’s menu has been drawing inspiration from all over the world for more than a decade. Tender, savory Ginger-Teriyaki Pork Strip Steak is one Southeast Asian example of their eclectic menu.

By Danny, Alicia and Rick dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Steve Camas and Siobhan Mulroy opened 34 New Street in January 2001 with the concept of opening a restaurant where everybody can find a dish to delight in. That means plenty of choices – and plenty of inspiration from across the globe.

When you come in to 34 New Street, don’t let the pizza case stop you from delving into a diverse, eclectic menu that draws inspiration from all over the world.

They pull the diverse menu off by running two kitchens – one for pizza, calzones and stuffed breads, and the main kitchen, under the direction of Chef Nicolas Mercier, which handles the entrees.

Upon our arrival we were greeted by tasty, warm herbed flatbread as we mulled appetizers. We started with a Portobello Stuffed with Herbed Goat Cheese ($12). Dressed up with zesty balsamic glaze, it’s rich and moist. Thin-sliced, tender, delicately fried Orange-Sesame Calamari ($12) is another hit, offering diners a choice between zesty sesame and cooler orange dipping sauces; marinara and horseradish are also available. The PEI Mussels ($13) are delightful in chunky, flavorful marinara that complements the dish beautifully.

For our entrees, Ginger-Teriyaki Pork Strip Steak ($20) brings Southeast Asian flair to the table with an 8-ounce pork steak, crusted with bright ginger and sweet, tangy teriyaki, served with veal demi-glace, mashed potatoes and the veggie of the day. Lobster Ravioli ($16) is bright, light and summery, served with a delicate, lemony scampi sauce.

And 34 New Street’s Apricot-Almond Chicken ($16) is a 12-year fan favorite that marries tender, boneless chicken breast with sweet apricot-almond sauce that evokes thoughts of the sweet end of sweet-and-sour; it is accompanied with parmesan risotto. Spanikopita ($14) is Steve’s grandmother’s recipe. Fish lovers should check out the Pistachio-Crusted

34 New Street’s chunky marinara complements their Prince Edward Island Mussels appetizer very well indeed.

Seared Tuna ($24).

Keep an eye on the dessert menus, much of which rotates weekly. Paired with a scoop of ice cream and coffee, the warm apple crisp is heavenly.

Lunch sandwiches range from $7-$12 and includes burgers, an assortment of wraps and Eddie & Raymond’s Authentic Cuban – great values for Foodies on the go – or consider a half-order of pasta for a midday nosh.

They’ll be rolling out their fall offerings in the next few weeks, which include heartier dishes like Prime Rib on Fridays and Saturdays.

Whether it’s a sit-down gathering or lunch at your desk, 34 New Street’s got you covered.

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NEW ‘TWIST’ ON LOBSTER: There’s a new way to enjoy lobster in Huntington, and it can be found at Twisted Vine Cocktails & Cuisine (24 Clinton Ave., Huntington 631549-5555 www.twistedvinecuisine.com).

The Lobster BLT Sliders ($12) remind us of a lobster roll, but the lobster is served on two mini brioche sandwich buns instead of on a top-loading bun. Twisted Vine gives its own take on the clas- The Lobster BLT sic and adds ba- Sliders at Twistcon pieces, heir- ed Vine. loom tomatoes, and organic mesclun greens. It’s a little something different for a tiny taste of New England.

MAKES ‘CENTS’ TO US: Jake’s Wayback Burgers (1964 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport, 631-864-5555 www.WaybackBurgers.com) is joining thousands of restaurants to support Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign. For

the entire month of September, Jake’s will donate 25 cents for every new Facebook “Like” on its fan page. And when a customer donates a dollar to support No Kid Hungry, they will receive a Wayback Buck (monetary value $1) Yes, we’ll take that burger with a side of generosity, thank you very much.

TIME FOR A HOE-DOWN: Grab your cowboy hat and boots and head down to the Huntington Fire Department for a hoe-down on Sept. 15, 6-11 p.m. (rain date Sept. 16, 3-8 p.m.) Sponsored by Rookies Sports Club and Village Connection, and hosted by the Huntington Protection Hose Company, the evening will include a BBQ, beer, raffles from local restaurants and merchants, a 50/50 and music by the Joe Bayer Band. $35. Tickets available at Rookies, 70 Gerard St., and Southdown Pizza, 211 Wall St. The fire department is located at 1 Leverich Place in Huntington. Visit the website at Huntingtonhoedown.com.

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been focused on water preservation, but the specific issues and suggestions ran the gambit from pesticides to sewers to education.

Colabuffo said his agency serves 1.3 million residents, pumping nearly 70 billion gallons of water in 2011 alone. Their stateof-the-art laboratory helps them exceed federal and state testing requirements, the hydrogeologist said, but continued pollution may cause water prices to rise in the future. Preventing contamination is cheaper than removing the contaminants from drinking water.

Esposito urged the legislators to ban the three most prevalent pesticides found in Long Island water. Citing a draft of the state’s Pesticide Use Management, 123 different pesticides and pesticide breakdowns were found in Long Island wells.

Three, however, continued to appear in test results. Metalaxyl was the worst offender, she said, and is known for causing kidney damage. Imidaclopride was the second most common, despite a manufacturer’s promise in 2000 that the drug used to kill Asian Longhorn Beatles would not show up in drinking water. She also urged them to ban Atrazene, found in 151 Suffolk County wells and banned in Europe back in 2004.

The director also clamored for stricter regulations and enforcement for pharmaceutical waste. Citing a 2002 U.S. Geological Survey study, very low but rising numbers of pharmaceutical material were appearing in Long Island’s surface and ground water. Suffolk lawmakers passed legislation in 2011 requiring hospital, hos-

pice and other long-term care facilities to submit their plan for unused drugs that did not include flushing them away by January. However, Esposito criticized the Department of Health Services for extending the deadline until June and then ignoring the law. Nassau County has never passed such a law.

Koch, whose organization represents the Suffolk County Water Authority and 51 other water agencies in both counties, said trillions of gallons of water lie under Long Island. But while that should never be fully tapped for financial and environmental reasons, he said future residents would have to use twice as much water as the current population does to run out.

However, Meyland argued that the lesson taught in schools about Long Island having enough potable water for hundreds of years is a myth. The aquifers are not like a pool where every drop could be harnessed, she said – only 5-10 percent can be extracted.

“We can’t get it all out, nor would we want to,” Meyland said, adding that the island’s water would dry up in 27-55 years with no additional rain.

The topics addressed by audience members was equally as varied, including Townline Civic Association’s Mark Seratoff, who expressed concern about LIPA considering a new power plant in Kings Park. If that happened, 400,000 gallons of fuel oil could be stored on-site as a backup fuel source.

Dorothy Cappadona, chair of the Lloyd Harbor Conservation Board, said New York City officials have approached their Nassau County counterparts about buy-

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ing water while some city water tunnels are closed for repairs. At the same time, two global companies rely on city water for their bottled water. Cappadona said businesses could ultimately buy Long Island’s water supply away from residents.

“I was urging the legislators from Suffolk and Nassau that the public resource is not made available for private profit,” she said.

“If you have global suppliers of water coming in and taking out water resources, our water supply would not be sufficient for us.”

Also approaching the legislators, Vision Long Island Sustainability Director Elissa Ward said smart growth helps protect water supplies. Less roads, parking lots and other impervious surfaces would reduce pollutant runoff, while sewers in more densely populated centers require less infrastructure. Her organization also proposed five recommendations, ranging from prioritizing money for upgrading sewage plants to finding other sources of financing water projects.

“We’ve got to look into other methods to raise funds without it all being on the taxpayers,” she said.

Northport Village Mayor George Doll and Deputy Mayor Henry Tobin were in attendance for the meeting, but did not address the legislators.

“There was some discussion of reducing nitrogen and sewering more of Suffolk County. We would love to sewer more of Northport,” Doll said, adding that the village’s current upgrades could reduce ground water infiltration and allow for more hookups.

A follow-up hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 2 at Clinton G. Martin Park in Town of North Hempstead. As many as six meetings could be held, Spencer said.

And by the end, the legislator wants to have a list of action lawmakers can take.

“I don’t want someone tapping into the aquifer and selling Long Island spring water, which is a public resource, at the risk to the public, profiting,” he added.

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By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

After some Main Street business owners raised concerns about the Huntington Village Holiday Parade potentially having a negative impact on business, the committee organizing the third annual downtown spectacular announced several changes.

The Holiday Parade Committee, formed by Supervisor Frank Petrone, Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ellen O’Brien, Huntington Chamber Village Merchants Committee Pat Grant, Huntington Village Business Improvement District (BID) President Jack Palladino and parade organizer John Damico, distributed a letter dated Aug. 1 to area merchants announcing the parade will begin at 7 p.m., one hour later than last year. Wall Street will be closed to traffic at 5 p.m. to set up the holiday tree, several hours later than last year, and the Huntington and Huntington Manor Fire Departments will move their pre-staging operations from the Post Office parking lot at Gerard Street to the Huntington Fire Department property on Leverich Place.

The parade, which drew an estimated 10,000 revelers to Huntington village in 2011, is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 24.

In June, several business owners told the town board the parade has been a drag on business during the kickoff to one of the biggest shopping times of the year.

Damico said the changes are meant to help merchants.

“It’s pretty much traffic control. We’re trying to limit the congestion in the vil-

Huntington Village Holiday Parade will begin later and move pre-staging operations to the Huntington Fire Department headquarters. lage and move it to the outskirts so it’s easier for the merchants on Small Business Saturday,” Damico said.

The Chamber and BID have committed to encouraging merchants to participate in the parade by offering them booths on Wall Street during the postparade festival and continuing the window-decorating contest.

The director encouraged businesses to take advantage of all of the resources American Express makes available to small businesses on their website. The overall goal, O’Brien said, is to encourage patrons to “shop all day and stay for the parade.”

“We’re also working very closely with our village merchants to help their marketing efforts for Small Business Saturday,” she added.

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Be our guest at Kol Nidre services, Tuesday, Sept. 25th 6:30 PM Babysitting available For more information, please call 631-427-1089, ext. 23 and ask for Jane. www.HuntingtonJewishCenter.org 510 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743 Rabbi Neil Kurshan Cantor Israel Gordan Joel Wirchin, President

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Lady luck will play a part in the club’s famous raffle, with entertainment provided by Close Enough, a Sweet Adeline quartet. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Huntington Crescent Club, 15 Washington Drive, Huntington. $45.

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Business After Hours Enjoy some after-hours mingling and networking with the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce 5-8 p.m. on Sept. 13 at Nisen Sushi, 5032 Jericho Turnpike, Commack.

Cuisine And Company Enjoy cuisine from around the world while networking through the night at Melville Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours Sept. 13, 5-8 p.m. at Stuart Thomas Manor, 2143 Boundary Ave., Farmingdale. Free members/$30 non-members. RSVP to 631-7776260, info@mefchamber.org.

WEDNESDAY “APPsolutely” Essential

FRIDAY East Northport Festival The East Northport Festival is back at John Walsh Park (corner Larkfield Road and Pulaski Road) on Friday, Sept. 7, 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit www.eastnorthport.com.

Wounded Warriors Weekend The inaugural Cow Harbor Warrior Weekend is Sept. 7-9 in and around the surrounding area of Northport, aimed at helping wounded warriors and their families experience a weekend no one will forget. More information at www.cowharborwarriors.com. Events include: • Warrior Welcome Parade on Friday, Sept. 7, 6 p.m. on Main Street.

• 4 Mile Warrior Run on Saturday, Sept. 8, 8:30 a.m.

• Fishing For Freedom Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 8, 6 a.m. at the Northport Yacht Club • Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. at the Northport VA Golf Course • Water sports with lunch at Steers Beach on Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m.

• Beach Bum Boot Camp including yoga, tug-ofwar and a treasure hunt on Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. at Steers Beach • Northport Sunset Clambake Fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 8, 6 p.m. at the Crab Meadow Beach Pavilion.

Music To My Ears At just 21 years old, violinist Benjamin Beilman is already an accomplished musician. Catch him live Sept. 7, 6 p.m. in the Grace Auditorium at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, One Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor. $20. Call 516-367-8455 to reserve seats. www.cshl.edu/campus-events.

Opera Night Long Island’s best singers perform at Opera Night in Northport Sept. 7, 8 p.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 270 Main St. $10 suggested donation. www.operanight.org. 631261-8808.

SATURDAY Caring For The Caregiver The Bristal Assisted Living presents “Caring for the Caregiver,” a free program on Sept. 15, 9 a.m.-noon, addressing issues caregivers encounter as well as counseling for them, at The Bristal at East Northport, 760 Larkfield Road. To register, call 516-921-0755 or visit www.caringforthecaregiver.org.

Huntington Hoedown Grab your cowboy hat and boots and head down to the Huntington Fire Department for a hoedown on Sept. 15, 6-11 p.m. (rain date Sept. 16, 3-8 p.m.) Sponsored by Rookies Sports Club and Village Connection, and hosted by the Huntington Protection Hose Company, the evening will include a BBQ, beer, raffles from local restaurants and merchants, a 50/50 and music by the Joe Bayer Band. $35. Tickets available at Rookies, 70 Gerard St., and Southdown Pizza, 211 Wall St. The fire department is located at 1 Leverich Place in Huntington. Huntingtonhoedown.com.

Live Music Live local bands take over Finley's of Greene

• The Commack School District will continue its tradition of remembrance with its 11th candlelight ceremony at the Heroes Memorial Track at Commack High School’s football field. The ceremony starts at 6 p.m. on Sept. 11, and immediately following the ceremony, the community’s 9/11 memorial will be unveiled.

• The Town of Huntington and its Veterans Advisory Board will host a brief commemorative service on Sept. 11 at the 9/11 memorial in Heckscher Park starting at noon, where the town will pay tribute to Huntington residents who were killed during the terrorist attacks and responders and volunteers who contributed to recovery efforts.

• The East Northport Fire Department will host its annual 9/11 memorial service Sept. 11 at the Larkfield Road and Ninth Ave. headquarters, starting at 9:45 a.m. An evening candlelight vigil is scheduled for 8 p.m. Both ceremonies will take place on the Ninth Avenue side of the firehouse, around the newly erected piece of Sept. 11 steel salvaged from the Trade Center’s ruins at Ground Zero.

East Northport Festival The East Northport Festival is back at John Walsh Park (corner Larkfield Road and Pulaski Road) on Friday, Sept. 7, 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit www.eastnorthport.com.

The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee presents a seminar on the latest technological advances, including smart phones and apps, in the business world. “APPsolutely Essential” will be held Sept. 12, 8-10 a.m. at Adelphi University, 55 Kennedy Drive, Hauppauge. Free for chamber members/$10 non-members. www.huntingtingtonchamber.com. 631-423-6100.

Healthier Tomorrows Street, 43 Greene St., Huntington, every Saturday night at 11 p.m. Join in the fun and food!

SUNDAY Green, Inside And Out Are you unknowingly bringing toxins into your home that are affecting your family’s health?

In “Living Green: The Non-Toxic Way,” Beth Fiteni shares how to detox your home and find safer alternatives on Sept. 9, 11 a.m., at Body & Soul Yoga Center, 52 B Wall St., Huntington. $10 suggested donation. 631385-4664

Getting Folky The Folk Music Society of Huntington’s monthly Folk Jam and sing-along will resume in September at a new location. This free Sunday afternoon event — affording musicians and singers of all experience levels an opportunity to play, sing and hone their performance skills — will take place at the South Huntington Public Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station) beginning on Sept. 9, from 1-4 p.m. Jams are also scheduled for Oct. 14, Nov. 18 and Dec. 9. www.fmsh.org.

Pearl Street Band Reunion Pearl Street Band, with members from Huntington and Northport, hosts an “Oyster Bay Reunion” Sept. 9 comprised of musicians from bands Pearly and South Street, which ultimately morphed into the present Pearl Street.

The Homestead on South Street in Oyster Bay is the venue. 4 p.m. in the courtyard. www.pearlstreetband.com.

Holiday Fun Day And BBQ A Holiday Fun Day and BBQ at The Chai Center on Deer Park Ave. in Dix Hills on Sept.

9, 3-5 p.m. will include a Shofar factory, live bee show, Challah braiding, moon bounce, Kippah designing and Sukkah making. $12 in advance/$16 at the door. Children under 3 are free. 10 percent off for members. Register to 631-351-8672.

Welcome Back Breakfast A Welcome Back Breakfast will be held at 8:45 a.m. at the Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Drive, Centerport, Sept. 9. An outdoor worship service will be held following breakfast, led by Pastor Mark Bigelow. Church School registration will take place at that time and classes will begin on Sept. 16.

Huntington Lighthouse Tours Tour historic Huntington Lighthouse, now in its 100th year as an active aid to navigation, on Sept. 16 and Sept. 23. Tours depart from Gold Star Battalion Beach, West Shore Road, Huntington, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Suggested donation: Adults $15, seniors $10, children $8, family of four $30. Proceeds benefit the ongoing preservation and restoration of the lighthouse. Only flat rubber soled shoes are permitted. 631-421-1985.

MONDAY Benefit Plans For Chamber Members The Melville and Hicksville Chambers of Commerce, along with The LIA Health Alliance, hosts a membership meeting Sept. 10 about different medical/dental benefit plans available to chamber members. Learn more at the Holiday Inn of Plainview, 215 Sunnyside Blvd, Plainview, 5:30-8 p.m. RSVP to 631-777-6260 or email info@melvillechamber.org.

See The Light 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.

Writers’ Workshop Writers of all levels and genres are welcome to participate in a free, informal, two-hour writing workshop geared towards refining and exploring talent Sept 10, 7-9 p.m. at Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington. Facilitated by members of the Long Island Writer's Guild, each workshop will include a writing exercise, volunteered presentations of individual work, and personalized college-level critiques of presented works. No RSVP required. 631-2711442.

TUESDAY Thrifty Spending Commack Methodist Thrift Shoppe celebrates its grand re-opening on Sept. 11 at 486 Townline Road in Commack. The shop is filled with fall clothing for the entire family. Open Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and the first Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

631-499-7310.

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.

Commemorating 9/11 • On Sept. 9, the South Huntington Public Library will host a free screening of the film, “9/11: An American Requiem,” a documentary driven by first-hand accounts of Sept. 11 responders from all walks of life. Following the 2:30 p.m. screening, several of the responders in the film will participate in a Q&A session.

Huntington Hospital, in partnership with the Dolan Family Health Center and the Huntington YMCA, is offering “Healthier Tomorrows” for young people ages 9-16, to help reverse early weight problems through nutrition, fun group exercise and psychosocial support. The next three-month session begins with an orientation on Sept. 12, 7 p.m. at the Huntington YMCA. $150 for the program, financial assistance available. 631-470-5201.

Power Of Prayer The Young Israel of Huntington presents Rabbi M. Becher, noted Gateways scholar, who will discuss what you can accomplish personally for your family and for the entire community with your Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur prayers. Sept. 12, 7 p.m. at 598 Park Ave., Huntington. To reserve a seat, call 631-6734567. $5 suggested donation.

AT THE LIBRARIES Cold Spring Harbor Library 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-6926820. cshlibrary.org.

• Want a say in what the library offers teens?

Join the Teen Advisory Board on Thursday, Sept. 6 from 7-8 p.m. for board games and munchies. For teens in grades 6-12.

• Children can listen to stories about the first day of school and to make a school-themed craft on Friday, Sept. 7 from 11-11:45 a.m.

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

• The Great Books Reading and Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month, September through June. You may join the group at any time. Just read the chosen selection and come prepared for a stimulating discussion.

• Join award-winning singer/speaker and Commack resident Sheira Brayer for a program that uses a unique brand of humor and music, coupled with a multimedia presentation that introduces critical skills that will help young girls rise above the stress and pressure and open them up to the sound of their own voice on Thursday, Sept. 6, 6-6:45 p.m.

Grades 4-8.

Deer Park Public Library 44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org/ • Practice your skills by reading aloud to Hunter, a specially trained therapy dog, on Thursday, Sept. 6 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. For school-aged children who must be able to read. Registration required.

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

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• Fine wine, great food, live music, fascinating history and more will be on tap at the 22nd annual “An Evening of Wine Under the Stars” Sept. 7, honoring Robert and Priscilla Hughes. $60 members, $70 non-members, $85 at the door.

(Continued from page A14) • Students in grades 4-5 can make duct tape wallets on Monday, Sept. 10 from 7-8 p.m.

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

• If you're a ‘Mad Men’ maniac or just curious about the show, watch Season 2 with others on Tuesdays, Sept. 11-Dec. 11, 7 p.m. in Dix Hills. No session Sept. 25.

• Learn about the history of the Jews in the United States beginning in 1654 to the present and hear about some of the important synagogues such as the the Touro Synagogue in Newport, RI to modern synagogues designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and Percival Goodman in Elkins Park, PA. Free on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2:30 p.m., but registration required.

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

• Agnieszka Serafin-Wozniak presents a solo exhibition “La Sylphide” July 27-Sept. 8.

Northport Historical Society Museum

Harborfields Public Library

Grateful Fest on the Vanderbilt Mansion Lawn

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

• Join the library for the Scholastic Book Fair Workshop on Thursday, Sept. 6 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

• All are welcome to view the Senior Art Show and meet the artists at a reception on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 3-4:30 p.m.

Grateful Fest on Sept. 9 will bring a day of Grateful Dead music and live painting overlooking Northport Bay. From noon-7 p.m., four Grateful Dead tribute bands (Half Step, Reckoning, The Acoustic Electrix and Unbroken Chain) will perform while more than 40 artists paint on the lawn of the Vanderbilt Mansion, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. $7. Bring a chair. GratefulFest.com. Contact Rich Rivkin at rich@jazzfusion.tv or 631-261-2941.

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.

• Love to draw? Love anime/manga? Come join others who do too! Discuss different drawing techniques, share your drawings and get guidance from an animator on Thursday, Sept. 6 from 5-6 p.m. at the Station branch.

• Fill part of your kindergartener’s day with a program designed to enrich the learning experience. Through activities, stories, and crafts, children further explore animals, changing seasons, and other concepts that are introduced in Kindergarten. Kindertales every Wednesday school is in session from 10-10:45 a.m. at the Main branch.

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

• Enjoy a day on Long Island’s North Fork with your friends from the library. The morning begins with a visit to the Peconic Herb Farm in Calverton, time in Greenport, lunch at the Sound View Inn, a tour of the Catapano Goat Farm, and a visit to the Pindar Winery.

Thursday, Sept. 27, 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $90.

Register in person in Northport.

• The Northport Arts Coalition, in cooperation with the library, presents a rare theatrical experience with Tamara Fielding, Javanese shadow master, lecturer and author on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7-9 p.m. at the Northport branch.

South Huntington Public Library 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station.

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

• Join guest speaker Catherine Wright, editor of “Lee’s Last Casualty: The Life and Letters of Sgt. Robert W. Parker,” for a North Shore Civil War Roundtable discussion on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.

• Drop by the library and let your creativity out as you dive into a pool of crafts on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m.

THEATER and FILM Cinema Arts Centre 423 Park Ave., Huntington. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611.

• A lively new documentary about the benefits of a vegetarian diet for our bodies and the planet, “Planeat” screens on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. in the Let’s Eat! Food on Film Series co-presented by Slow Food Huntington, with guest speakers Bob Dibenedetto of Healthy Planet, Chef Bhavani Jaroff of iEat Green, and Chef Okima Wilcox, from Live Island Café. $10 members/$15 public.

• A Brett Sherris’ Summer Camp Cinema Film Festival Special Event, The Last Starfighter and Night of the Comet will be shown as a double feature on Saturday, Sept. 15, beginning at 9 p.m. In person will be stars Lance Guest and Catherine Mary Stewart.

SummerCampCinema.com. $12 members/$15 public.

Dix Hills Performing Arts Center

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

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

• Broadway meets Opera for “Two Tenors & A Lady,” featuring the dapper duo Christopher Macchio and Elio Scaccio, and Simona Rodano on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. $50, $45, $40.

1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768. www.cshfha.org • Features New York State's largest collection of freshwater fish, reptiles and amphibians housed in two aquarium buildings and eight outdoor ponds.

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

• Watch the Neil Simon musical about the romantic ups-and-downs of an ever-hopeful dance hall hostess, despite endless disappointments and bad luck with men in “Sweet Charity,” showing from Sept. 6-Oct. 28. $65.

AUDITIONS “It’s A Wonderful Life” St. Hugh Productions presents “It’s a Wonderful Life,” the musical in the winter. Auditions are Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. for high school students and adults, and Sept. 10, 7 p.m. for children ages 6-12 at St. Hugh Parish Center Auditorium, 1450 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Call Kathy at 631-549-4761.

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.

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.

• “still life still” runs through Sept. 30, with an opening reception Saturday, Sept. 8, 5-7 p.m.

Heckscher Museum Of Art

Auditions for the Northport Chorale are Sept.

12, 7 p.m. in the chorus room at Northport High School, Laurel Hill Road. All voices needed.

Contact Sue at 631-754-3144, or Pearl at 631239-6736. www.northportchorale.org.

2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday - Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $68/adults, $4-6/seniors, and $4-5/children; members and children under 10 free. 631-351-3250.

• Robert S. Neuman’s “Ship to Paradise” focuses on the colorful, large-scale, mixedmedia drawings in which Neuman addressed the timeless question of human folly. On display Aug. 18-Nov. 25.

LIU Post Chamber Musicians

Holocaust Memorial And Tolerance Center

Auditions for the 31st Summer Season of the LIU Post Chamber Music Festival continue by special appointment. The LIU Post Chamber Music Festival offers gifted music students (ages 10-18), college/conservatory students and young professionals the opportunity to study and perform in a rich musical environment. To schedule an audition, call 516-2992103 or visit www.liu.edu/post/chambermusic.

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 (Gypsies), Jehovah’s Witnesses, Gays, and Polish intelligentsia.

Voices Be Heard

MUSEUMS & EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island

Huntington Arts Council

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.

• Admission is free to the Start with Art open house and art exhibition on Saturday, Sept.

8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The day will be filled with family-friendly activities like a “Small Delights” art show and sale, demonstrations, tours of the new computer graphics studio, face painting and more.

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.

• “Making an Impression” at the Main Street gallery features 16 artists and the mediums of printmaking. On view through Sept. 10.

• With a black lit gallery and visions of ghastly art at the Main Street Petite Gallery, the student exhibition “Nightmare on Main Street,” on display next month, is sure to be a thrill.

K-12 students are invited to apply for this juried show. Visit the website for more information.

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.

• Beginning Sept. 5, the gallery artists’ exhibition fills two rooms with paintings, mixed media artworks and installations.

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

Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam

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

• “50 years of Preserving and Celebrating Northport's History” honors the society's founders and their concerns and activities.

• Gerard Thornton shares his presentation, “The Wreck of the Gwendoline Steers,” a look at the some of the details of the last voyage of the 98-foot tug, on Sunday, Sept. 9, 3 p.m.

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.

• Award-winning landscape impressionist Shain Bard displays “Familiar Territory” beginning Saturday, Sept. 8, with a reception from 5-8 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 exhibits and programs for children 3-13 years old and their families, classes and camps.

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

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, 12-5 p.m.; closed Mondays except for holiday weeks. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 seniors, students, and $3 children under 12. Museum tour, add $5 per person. 631-854-5555. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

• Grateful Fest on Sept. 9 will bring a day of Grateful Dead music and live painting overlooking Northport Bay. From noon-7 p.m., four Grateful Dead tribute bands (Half Step, Reckoning, The Acoustic Electrix and Unbroken Chain) will perform while more than 40 artists paint on the lawn of the Vanderbilt Mansion, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. $7. Bring a chair.

GratefulFest.com. Contact Rich Rivkin at rich@jazzfusion.tv or 631-261-2941.

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

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

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

• Creed with special guests Eve to Adam & Like a Storm perform Sunday, Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m.

• Hugh Laurie performs with The Copper Bottom Band on Tuesday, Sept. 11.

• All American Rejects & Boys Like Girls take the stage with special guest The Ready Set on Tuesday, Sept. 18.

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When A Sign Shop Isn’t Just A Sign Shop Eclipse is a haven for creativity, art and charity created by Town of Huntington native Half Hollow Hills photo/Mike Koehler

Spotlight On

Huntington Businesses

By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

There’s so much more to business than just business for Carl Horn.

Horn, the owner of Eclipse Signs in Northport Village, combines his passion for art and love of the community into a unique sign store that’s celebrating 12 years in business.

“Eclipse Signs is a creative sign company that specializes in bringing out an image of a company so the customer can see them and know their individual look. I look to take the person’s pure energy and project it out to the public. I don’t make cookie-cutter signs,” he said.

Art is and always has been important to Horn, who grew up in Huntington Station and resides in Northport.

Despite the name, Eclipse is not just a store that sells signs. Horn discusses budgets and options with customers on how he can best serve their needs. That ranges from designing logos to creating fliers that go with a car wrap.

“There’s always something you can do to make it work,” the owner said.

Eclipse Studios will handle everything from vinyl lettering to banners to larger business signs, with prices ranging from $25-$23,000. In fact, Horn has made signs for local businesses like Sophi Blu, Besito and even the Town of Huntington. But among the most well-known signs the Northport resident has ever created is the 3D letterbox sign for Whale’s Tale Café.

“Those [the more intricate and creative signs] are the ones I enjoy doing,” he said.

Many online businesses offer cheaper pricing, Horn said, but also show a complete lack of creativity.

“It’s the more cookie-cutter signs everyone can do. It’s a very, very price-oriented situation with that. People don’t care about quality,” he said.

But realizing price is important to potential clients, he created his own digital store at www.ucreateasign.com.

The website allows only for basic signs and jobs, although it has picked up additional business. In fact, some of that includes Northport people.

“I really haven’t pushed it yet. I’m just venturing out into it,” he said. “The majority of my business is still people walking in and talking to me.”

His main website, www.signsbyeclipse.com, is more of

Eclipse Sign owner Carl Horn displays some of his professional and personal work. a gallery of his prior creations.

The first phase of Horn’s career in art was hand-painting murals in a Lindenhurst studio. From there, he joined the owner of a neighboring sign business as an artist with construction skills. Eventually running the business for the owner, Horn decided to open his own sign shop in 2000.

“I decided if I’m putting money in his pocket, they should come to me directly,” he said.

That first shop was also in Lindenhurst, but it only took two years for common sense to kick in. He was a Town of Huntington native and most of his customers were coming from the north shore – why keep his business away from both?

The business moved to Northport in 2002, when a regular client tipped him off about an empty storefront tucked away in the corner of Fort Salonga Road and Woodbine Avenue.

“It was an old art studio. It was like me going back into where I was,” Horn said.

Celebrating his 10th anniversary in Northport, the owner said he has no plans to go anywhere, but revealed he does want more people to come to him.

“I am trying to resculpt my own sign into a giant huge paintbrush and become a landmark,” Horn said.

He may also be starting another business within Eclipse Signs. The Northport resident said he holds art therapy sessions once a week after hours and occasional-

ly on weekends where friends are invited to release stress and express themselves. Horn gives them a canvass and will create a stencil for each to paint over with their hands; one participant enjoys Hello Kitty while another participant has painted an eagle from a German crest.

“It’s really fun. Everyone starts off saying they can’t paint. By the end of the night, you can see everyone really getting into their canvas,” Horn said. “We don’t know how to charge for it yet. We’re branching that out. Right now it’s friends and friends of friends.”

Horn also does not charge for projects and causes he deems worthy. In fact, the business owner has a reputation for being very charitable. That includes creating small signs for the Northport Fireman’s Fair and supporting office manager Rebecca Varese’s golf outings in honor of her late brother.

“It’s the right thing to do. I help out the community. Be part of the community and give back to them, [and] they give to you,” he said. “Sometimes causes are grassroots so they need a kick to get going and they can’t afford it, so why not? It’s for a good cause.”

Eclipse Signs 141 Fort Salonga road Northport, NY 11768 631-757-1400 www.signsbyeclipse.com

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Calling Local Musical Talents!

Play at the Long Island Fall Festival’s Battle of the Bands, winner opens at the Paramount Attention local musical talent! Here’s the opportunity you have been waiting for. The Long Island Fall Festival is looking for the hottest bands in the local area to perform at the Long Island Fall Festival and The Paramount theater!

Four local bands will have an opportunity to perform live during the Festival to compete for a chance to open at The Paramount in Huntington. To enter the competition, bands need to simply submit a video, consisting of one original and two cover songs by Sept. 9 to LIFFbattleofthebands@gmail.com.

An independent panel of judges will select the top four “finalist” bands. The finalists will be announced in mid-September. Finalists will showcase their live performance of three songs on the Chapin Stage during the 19th Annual Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 5, 7:30-10 p.m. At the end of the evening, the judges will then select the winner who will have the great opportunity to open for an upcoming performance at The Paramount. The winners will be selected based upon the amount of fans they bring and audience appreciation.

The 19th Annual Long Island Fall Festival will be held Friday, Oct. 5 through Monday, Oct. 8 at Heckscher Park in Huntington. It is the largest event of its kind in the northeast and will feature fun-filled festivities for the whole family including three stages of entertainment providing live music performances throughout the weekend, a world-class carnival, hundreds of arts and craft, promotional, retail and not-

for-profit vendors, two international food courts, a farmer’s market and numerous activities designed for young children.

Brought to you by the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Huntington, this exciting event attracts tens of thousands of families from all over the tri-state area and is a great way to showcase your musical talent in front of a large audience.

“The Long Island Fall Festival has something for everyone and highlights the best Huntington has to offer,” said Festival Chairman Larry Kushnick. “We

are really looking forward to this year’s Long Island Fall Festival’s Battle of the Bands and to supporting our local musicians. This is one event you won't want to miss.”

The festivities begin early on Friday, Oct. 5 and continue until 10 p.m. that evening. The festival continues on Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (carnival, music and park food court will remain open until 10 p.m. each night) and Monday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (carnival, in-park vendors and food court only).

Admission to the Long Island Fall

Festival is free. There are plenty of ways to get there – whether you travel by car, by bus or by train. There is free parking at the Huntington Train Station with shuttle service to and from the festival on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The shuttle will also include a stop in Huntington village so attendees can visit the great shops and restaurants in Huntington’s vibrant downtown with many places offering special discounts.

The fee for a round-trip shuttle ride is $1.

For more information, call 631-4236100 or visit www.lifallfestival.com.

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Friars’ Opener On TV Fans of the Friars can watch their favorite football team on TV next Friday when St. Anthony’s High School takes on Bergen Catholic High School.

MSG Varsity will kick off its fall lineup for Friday Night Football with the much-anticipated matchup between the two Catholic schools. Played under the lights at the South Huntington campus of St. Anthony’s, the cross-regional game features one of Long Island’s top teams

facing off against a New Jersey powerhouse team. The game will be televised throughout the entire tri-state region at 7 p.m. on Sept. 7.

The team announcing the first game of the 2012 season of Friday Night Football will include Steve Levy, former Don Bosco and Cal Berkeley quarterback; New York Giants great Amani Toomer; and MSG Varsity football analyst Jimmy Cavallo.

Greg Galligan, left, quarterback for the Friars, will face off against Bergen quarterback John Germano next week.

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