Half Holow Hills Newspaper - Oct 18, 2012

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DIX HILLS

A Sister’s Love Knows No Bounds Inspired by her autistic brother’s success, sixth grader raises $1,300 to buy iPads for school Photo credit: Tina Shek

he was two and a half years old, said his mother, Tina Shek, and had difficulty communicating with his family members and peers.

“He wasn’t making much progress, and we weren’t sure what the right path was for him. We got him an iPad for Christmas and he started doing things

we didn’t think he was capable of doing,” Shek said.

According to Shek, learning about Zen’s communication barrier was a painful process for his older sister.

“I saw Zen learned better with an iPad. I found out his school only had two for (Continued on page A19)

MELVILLE

Westbound Bridge Open

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Nova Shek proudly presents two iPads to Building Blocks Developmental Pre-School Assistant Director Dorothy Aversano, left, and Director Donna Charbonneau, right.

By Jacqueline Birzon jbirzon@longislandernews.com

Nova Shek may be small, but her heart far outweighs her size. A sixth grader at Candlewood Middle School, she recently raised $1,300 to donate

two iPads to an early childhood center in Commack.

Nova was inspired to start the “Find Zen’s Voice” campaign after she saw her 4-year-old brother, Zen, using an iPad as a way to communicate.

He was diagnosed with autism when

The bridge carrying westbound motorists on the Northern State Parkway over Route 110 is open for driving several months ahead of schedule, state transportation officials said.

New York State DOT spokeswoman Eileen Peters confirmed the bridge opened to motorists Oct. 4. While some finishing work is still needed on the new stretch of road, the bridge

opened “several months” ahead of schedule. She said that’s a good sign for the $56-million Route 110 Bridge Interchange Replacement project, which was slated to be finished by summer 2014.

“We’re cautiously optimistic that he project will be completed early,” she said.

Key to the ahead-of-schedule construction, Peters said, was the use of a temporary bridge, a concept suggest(Continued on page A19)

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

New Safety Rules For Suffolk Boaters dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Inspired by the tragic Fourth of July boating disaster in Oyster Bay Harbor that killed three children, County Executive Steve Bellone signed new boating safety requirements into law last week.

Lisa and Paul Gaines, whose seven-year-old daughter, Victoria, was killed alongside Huntington Station’s Harlie Treanor, 11, and Kings Park’s David Aureliano, 12, were on hand to witness Bellone sign the legislation Oct. 11 at the Timber Point Country Club and Marina in Great River.

“For too long, we have assumed and believed that somehow, our waterways were these safe regions, unlike roads,” Bellone said. “The people here today whose events in their lives – tragic events – tell us an entirely different story. They know the lie of that. They know these waterways can be extraordinarily dangerous and that lives are lost.”

The legislation, sponsored by Legislators Steve Stern (D-Dix Hills,) Lynne Nowick (R-Smithtown) and Thomas Barraga (R-West Islip), re-

quires operators of pleasure vessels registered in Suffolk County to have passed a boating safety course and have proof of taking that course in their boat.

A first violation brings a $250 fine. The fine doubles for subsequent infractions up to the third offense, when the violation becomes a misdemeanor, peaking with a $1,000 fine and brings up to a year in jail.

“This is common-sense legislation that many will say is long overdue. I know that it will prevent tragedies in the future,” Stern said. “There is no way this legislation will prevent every accident, but it will certainly make Suffolk’s waterways that much safer for all of us.”

Lisa Gaines urged the state and federal government to follow suit. The boating safety education mandate completes one leg of Victoria’s Law, which calls for requiring capacity limits to be posted for pleasure vessels larger than 20 feet in length; continuing boating safety education and penalties; and heightened water security during the boating season, especially during special events.

(Continued on page A19)

Half Hollow Hills photo/Danny Schrafel

By Danny Schrafel

Lisa and Paul Gaines clasp hands after County Executive Steve Bellone signed Suffolk’s Safer Waterways Act into law last Thursday.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Learning About The Holocaust First Hand Survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan slated to speak at Old First Presbyterian Church

By Jacqueline Birzon jbirzon@longislandernews.com

Holocaust survivor, author and lecturer Marion Blumenthal Lazan is scheduled to share her personal experiences in the Holocaust during a presentation at the Old First Presbyterian Church in Huntington on Oct. 21.

The free event is being co-sponsored by the church and Temple Beth-El as a joint effort to educate the community and increase awareness of one of the darkest periods in international history.

Elder church member and program facilitator Leslie Schult came up with the idea after reading an article about a lecture Marion gave to young children.

“I was inspired by what I read about Marion’s presentation, and I thought it would be a good idea to hold a similar event at our church. I’m more than pleased that our minister was open to it,” Schult said.

Lazan, a Hewlett resident, is the author of “Four Perfect Pebbles,” a memoir about her family’s incomprehensible experience escaping Nazi Germany in the 1940’s. Lazan was four-and-a-half years old when the Nazi’s first exerted their regime of terror over Jews in Germany.

Having spoken to upwards of a mil-

lion students of all cultures and religions from around the world about the experiences described in her book, Lazan said it is important for young people to hear her story first hand since they are the last generation who will have the opportunity to learn about the Holocaust from a first person source.

“Everyone, no matter where I speak is always very responsive and receptive to my story, and I’m always grateful to be given the opportunity to do so. It’s particularly important to speak to and with young adults, because their generation is the very last to hear this first hand and have questions answered. But above all, I want to make audiences of all ages learn lessons from that the dark period of our history, and educate them so they can learn lessons that pertain to our own individual lives,” Lazan said.

Temple Beth-El’s Rabbi Jeffrey Clopper said he was impressed by the sensitivity and willingness of the church to organize an interfaith event such as this.

“I was honored that this was their idea, that their own resolve to come to a place where they wanted to do something Holocaust related,” Rabbi Clopper said. “In this case, because it’s not just a Jewish crowd but a general crowd, it is

MELVILLE

Support For High-Speed

By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

DIX HILLS

Stang Takes A Pounding Photo by Steve Silverman

Officials agreed that a sophisticated, well-planned mass transit solution would alleviate traffic and improve business along Route 110.

The message was loud and clear at a Hauppauge symposium earlier this month, where the Melville Chamber of Commerce, Vision Long Island, Long Island Railroad Commuter Council (LIRRCC), County Executive Steve Bellone and others gathered to discuss bus rapid transit systems.

“There are a lot of very good reasons to do this. I’m really confident within a few years, you’ll see this all over Long Island and throughout the region,” Chamber President Mike DeLuise said.

Unlike the existing Suffolk County Transit busses, bus rapid transit systems are designed to provide the fastest, accurate and efficient rides. They offer features like dedicated bus lanes, monthly bus passes, technology to reduce red lights and digital updates of the bus’ location, said Vision Long Island Executive Director Eric Alexander.

“There’s different treatments you can have. Each of the systems we looked at have different elements to them,” Alexander said.

More than 120 people attended the symposium in the county’s H. Lee Dennison Building to discuss current bus rapid transit systems in neighboring states and possibilities in Suffolk County. But the Route 110 corridor was repeatedly referenced as the future home of Suffolk’s first systems.

“I would say that 110 is becoming the LIE of Suffolk County. Traffic just doesn’t move; it stands still. We’re hoping they re-

open Republic train station,” LIRRCC Chair Mark Epstein, of Melville, said.

DeLuise added that a bus rapid transit system would not only alleviate traffic caused by the hundreds of thousands working in the area, but would reinforce the local economy.

“It can help people get to where they need to, efficiently, cost-effectively and quickly. If you can get from one place to the other, you can shop more, keep more employees…” the president said.

But not only do preliminary interests call for a bus rapid transit system along Route 110, they also hope the Republic Airport LIRR station will reopen in the near future. Politicians and others have met with LIRR over the years in hopes to reopen the Conklin Street station, part of the Ronkonkoma line. It was closed in 1986.

“The big story is that the Republic station is potentially being reopened. This technology could connect Huntington train station to Republic and relieve some traffic on Route 110,” Alexander said.

Connecting a new Republic station with a bus rapid transit system, Epstein said, would also solve the “last mile problem and first mile problem.” If commuters can rely on a bus to catch a train into the city, they can leave their cars, and the increased congestion and pollution, behind.

“It would have to be a system that gets them to and from work rapidly,” he added.

The towns of Babylon and Huntington are filing for federal funds to study and develop a bus rapid transit system. In addition to the municipalities, politicians, local businesses and other community members have backed the project.

“Everyone’s working together. The community groups are looking at it as something important,” Alexander said.

members and sign copies really hopefully going to of her book – which will expose people to the events be on sale at the church – of the 1940’s and the Holountil 9 p.m. in the parish caust, so at the very least hall. All proceeds from there’s an awareness. And book purchases will go tothis awareness will hopeward the Holocaust Mufully lead to understandseum and Tolerance Cening, which leads to honest ter of Nassau County. dialogue, “In the nature of willand certainly ingness for all to come tocommunities gether shows tolerance, working toand acceptance of one angether and other. The ability to listen f o r m i n g Holocaust survivor to someone who weathbonds will Marion Blumenthal ered this history is an ophopefully be Lazan, author of Four portunity to make it an a catalyst to Perfect Pebbles, will event for all people, and future joint speak at the Old Pres- this is a good venue to do programs [between Old First Church byterian Church in Hunting- it,” Schult said. ton on Sun., Oct. 21. Marion Lazan said that no matand Temple Beth-El].”

Old First Presbyterian Blumenthal Lazan’s memoir ter whom her audience may be, her goal is to teach tolChurch Reverend Andy Four Perfect Pebbles. erance and respect, and that people inHart said he is equally excited about corporate her message into their every partnering with Temple Beth-El. He day lives. hoped his congregation walks away “I hope they understand and realize with a heightened awareness of this the importance of respect, tolerance and time in history. sensitivity toward one another. It’s really “The Holocaust affected so many Jewish so important, and those are the basics people, as well as Christians, and we need needed for peace,” she said. “The message to honor that by bringing our traditions just penetrates, it’s very gratifying to see together. I think that working together as the responsiveness and receptiveness of a community provides a richer service and audiences of all ages, and that they really a richer experience,” Hart said. are there with an open mind—if not at According to Scult, Lazan will speak the beginning, by the time I’m done with for approximately one hour about her them they now understand. It’s a human experience and her book, followed by a interest story, and people very much 45-minute interfaith service. Lazan identify with that.” will take questions from audience

Fire officials said this Ford Mustang crashed into another vehicle Sunday.

Dix Hills Fire Department volunteers responded to a crash on Deer Park Avenue and Landview Drive at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.

A late-model Ford Mustang sustained front-end damage in a collision with another vehicle. The Dix Hills Rescue Squad transported one male to Huntington Hospital with

non-life threatening injuries.

Thirty firefighters and EMS personnel were on the scene with two heavy rescue trucks, two ambulances, paramedic and first responder units, under the command of Chief Richard Granahan and Assistant Chiefs Robert Fling and Tom Napolitano.

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Mike Koehler

Good Deeds Pay Dividends

How Did They Open The Safe?

Using your noggin…

So what happened at the John Gardiner Farm?

Karma – and a razor – was Apparently someone vandalized signs at the certainly on this fellow’s side in Georgia. Not too Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association’s long ago, Bud Stringer’s wife was diagnosed with building earlier this month. breast cancer. Ahead of One of my colleagues said chemotherapy, she shaved her IN THE KNOW the guilty party painted head to prepare, so he decided WITH AUNT ROSIE “RASTA” in red, yellow and to do it along with her as a green on a large sign prosign of solidarity with his ailing missus. That’s probmoting the Pumpkin Festiably the best thing ever did, because wouldn’t you val on Saturday, as well as painting a small metal know it – the freshly shorn chap made a shocking sign into a Rastafarian flag. Either this was the discovery of his own, namely a silver dollar-sized work of some jerk who hijacked the good name of dark spot on his scalp. He went to the doctor, and the Rastafarians, or Aunt Rosie has been asleep at he was diagnosed with stage-three melanoma. Now the wheel.

Either way – those people spent good with his wife’s chemo wrapping up, he’ll start his money on those signs. Be considerate. own round in a few weeks. Spotting the cancerous growth before he came down with symptoms may Leaves nothing to the imagination… Every have made all the difference, and it’s all because he small business owner fights like crazy to make it in was a supportive husband. this economy, and I have nothing but praise for the blood, sweat and tears they put into their shops.

It’s a monster! Congratulations to Commack’s That said, I’m not particularly keen on the Crazy Scott Armstrong for his impressive agricultural Diamond at the moment. They’ve done a good job three-peat. For the third year, he grew Long Isalnd’s cleaning up the former Tender Trap from the outheaviest pumpkin, tipping the scales at 1,279 side, but did you really need to put that “Girls Girls pounds! He set the record with a 1,249-pound beGirls” sign on the sidewalk? It feels more like a time hemoth in 2007, besting that by 30 pounds this warp back to Times Square in the “bad old days” year. Winning his third straight weigh-off at Hicks rather than Dix Hills. Then again, that’s just me.

Nursery in Westbury, Armstrong revealed he uses no chemicals and no fertilizers in growing his giBonus round… So, I trust all of you dined heartigantic gourds. I want to see the Jack O’Lantern they ly this week, and the more than 40 restaurants that can carve out of that beast, and maybe a big slice of signed up for the fourth annual Dine Huntington pumpkin pie!

Restaurant Week thank you graciously. All I know A taste of what’s to come? Holy moly, was this is I felt a little bit plump after all was said and done (and eaten.) But as it turns out, I think there might weekend cold! I stepped outside my front door to be a second economic boost to Dine Huntington bid some friends adieu on Friday night and had to week. I wonder… how many new gym memberships scamper back inside. I guess they told us it would will be taken out? How many pants alterations are be frigid, but after the winter we enjoyed, it’s hard being done? How many jump ropes are being sold? to remember what cold feels like. And now that Inquiring minds want to know. temperatures are back to normal or even above – I’m glad I left some of my summer attire out for (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have Monday – something tells me we are going to be in comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in for another nasty shock in the upcoming months. your neck of the woods, write to me today and let me Get your shovels and your snow blowers ready, kids. know the latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt

Right colors, wrong message… I thought Rastafarians were supposed to be a peaceful lot.

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So Who Was It? Suffolk police responded to Melville on Oct. 11 in response to harassment complaints. The complainant said he’s been receiving calls from an unknown person who threatened him.

Good Luck Patching That A Dix Hills resident called Suffolk County police on Oct. 10 to report criminal mischief. The complainant said two tires were slashed on their 1996 Nissan Altima while it was parked on the road.

You’re Out! Suffolk police arrested a 48-year-old Melville man in Huntington on Oct. 10 for burglary and menacing. The defendant allegedly entered an unlocked home on Downs Road and swung a bat at an occupant.

PD: Woman Grabbed Face Suffolk police were dispatched to an age-restricted community on Oct. 10 about reported harassment. The complainant was at neighborhood party when one woman approached another and grabbed her face. No arrests were made.

Phone, Booze Stolen From Home

An 18-year-old Bronx man was arrested by Suffolk County police and charged with harassment in Greenlawn on Oct. 7. The defendant allegedly pushed another man at an Old Field Road home.

Perp Allegedly Chows Down ‘It’s paying it forward because they’ve really done so much for so many people, you can see the results.’

Suffolk police arrested a 33-year-old Freeport woman in South Huntington on assault charges on Oct. 7. She allegedly stole three pairs of shoes from a department store and bit the security guard who tried to stop her.

Police also claim she had a fake driver’s license and fake credit card. She was also charged with petit larceny and two counts of possession of a forged instrument.

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Suffolk police responded to a Dix Hills home about a burglary on Oct. 9. A cell phone and multiple bottles of liquor were stolen. Police could not tell where the thief entered from.

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A Huntington Station resident called Suffolk County police on Oct. 12 about a burglary. The complainant said someone entered through a rear basement window before taking cash and jewelry from a safe in a bedroom.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Supporting The Troops In Style Oheka Castle to host Halloween Ball in support of Building Homes For Heroes Half Hollow Hills photo/archives

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Huntington’s historic Oheka Castle is preparing to host a posh costume ball in support of the organization that rebuilt Capt. James Byler’s Huntington home earlier this year.

Building Homes For Heroes will host its first Halloween Ball and Auction on Oct. 30, an event boasting dinner, dancing, auctions and musical entertainment by Veronica Martell and her Orchestra from 6:30-11:30 p.m.

WABC-TV Eyewitness News Long Island Correspondent Kristin Thorne will serve as the master of ceremonies and lead the live auction.

Building Homes For Heroes Special Events and Corporate Relations Director Carolyn Paszke said Councilman Mark Mayoka, who the group applauded as a key player in their Byler project, came up with the idea.

“We thought it would be something fun and different,” she said.

Gary Melius, the owner and proprietor of the historic hotel, said he was thrilled to host the gathering.

“I’m happy to be able to help our armed forces personnel who do so much for our country,” Melius said.

Mayoka described the event as a way to give thanks to Building Homes for Heroes after they came to the aid of one of Huntington’s sons. Building Homes for Heroes is a nonprofit whose pur-

An upcoming Halloween ball at Oheka Castle will support Building Homes For Heroes, which coordinated efforts this year to dramatically revamp U.S. Marine Captain James Byler and his family’s Huntington home. pose is to build or renovate homes for severely wounded veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“It’s paying it forward because they’ve really done so much for so many people, you can see the results,” Mayoka said.

“You can see James, you can see his house… you can see the concrete results.”

Paszke said 25 to 30 silent auction items will be up for grabs, along with a handful of live auction gifts up for bid.

A prize will also be awarded for the best

costume at the party, she added. The auction gifts include designer handbags, Broadway tickets, restaurants gift certificates, designer sunglasses, sports memorabilia, golf foursomes and more.

The nonprofit also teamed up with Chase Bank, which is supplying foreclosed homes to the charity to rehabilitate for veterans. Mayoka said the Byler project helped connect the key players to make the Chase contribution happen.

Proceeds from the Halloween Ball

will benefit their ongoing mission of retrofitting wounded warriors’ homes from coast to coast.

“They’re going to need assistance going forward, helping veterans across the country,” Mayoka said.

Tickets are $250 apiece or $2,250 for a table of 10. Cocktail Hour and Dinner sponsorship opportunities are available.

For more information, contact Paszke at 516-684-9220 or Carolyn@buildinghomesforheroes.org.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Candidates Want More LIPA Transparency Spokesman pushes back, argues it’s most scrutinized agency in New York

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Assembly candidates in the 10th district are demanding greater transparency from LIPA, but the top spokesman for the power agency is arguing their criticisms of the agency’s openness are unfair.

Democratic Assembly candidate Joe Dujmic demanded on Oct. 11 for the state agency to release the full details of its Amended Power Supply Agreement with National Grid, which should not be implemented until the agency can provide the full details of its 2010 RFP for new power generation.

“An agreement of this magnitude deserves full transparency, with adequate time for public scrutiny and analysis by elected officials and ratepayer advocacy groups,” Dujmic said. “Right now, all we have is a LIPA press release saying that the agreement will lead to lower costs.

The ratepayers – including small businesses that are struggling under some of the highest electricity costs in the nation – deserve the full details before being locked into a 15-year agreement.”

Mark Gross, LIPA’s director of Communications, said Dujmic’s claim about the amount of information the utility put forth is not true, noting LIPA has a “facts at a glance” page about the RFP on their website.

“That’s accessible to anybody with a computer or a mobile phone,” Gross said, adding that the contract will also be post-

ed on their website once they receive final approval from the attorney general and the state comptroller.

Dujmic said LIPA should emphasize heavily on repowering plants with combined cycle technologies that can cut emissions in half, and also take strides toward offering more energy from “green” sources like wind and solar. Gross said that has become an option, thanks to LIPA’s new contract.

“They should understand this contract that says for the first time, LIPA has rights to repower some plants, including Northport, which is a huge benefit to the Town of Huntington,” Gross said.

Dujmic’s opponent, Chad Lupinacci, agreed that transparency is key toward ensuring lower rates.

“Our businesses and residents suffer because we have some of the highest energy prices in the country,” he said. “We want to make sure LIPA is spending its money efficiently. It is very important there is scrutiny.”

Gross argued higher rates are caused in part by fallout from the LILCO days and abandoned Shoreham project.

“LIPA inherited billions of dollars in debt and we continue to pay sky-high taxes,” he said. “We pay over half a billion in property taxes a year.”

One way to promote transparency, Lupinacci argued, is to have the public elect LIPA trustees themselves.

“I would take a serious look at that.

Make them accountable to people,” he

said. “Make it accountable to the people where they have direct input. You want to make sure things are done in a proper and efficient manner.”

Gross declined to comment on that suggestion, but said LIPA has more state oversight than any other agency in New York.

“To question our transparency certain-

ly isn’t fair,” he said. “That oversight starts with our Board of Trustees, who has a tremendous wealth of experience and diversification that acts in the best interest of our ratepayers with no compensation whatsoever.”

Mike Koehler contributed to this story.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

In Assembly Race, It’s All About Jobs

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

In the race for the open seat in the state’s 10th Assembly District, both men seeking the public’s support said they are hearing a similar message when they talk to voters.

With jobs and the economy taking top billing in the 2012 campaign, both men have laid out their visions for how to best keep jobs on Long Island and promote the growth of new ones.

Democratic candidate Joe Dujmic, 33, is calling for a local preference law, which would give New York-based companies an advantage in state bids when competing against non-New York-based companies. He also supported tax credits for small businesses to promote hiring, with the largest tax credit going to businesses with fewer than 10 employees.

“With small businesses, it’s a neighborto-neighbor relationship. It’s a lot harder for a small business to lay off their neighbors,” Dujmic said.

While he praised Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Excelsior Jobs Program, which provides tax credits for as high-tech, biotech, clean-tech and manufacturing firms to create jobs or make significant capital investments, Dujmic argued small businesses should be included. He also supports tax incentives for “Angel Investors” who finance businesses with 10 or fewer employees, and tax breaks to landlords who host small business incubators.

Promoting environmentally friendly

“With small businesses, it’s a neighbor-to-neighbor relationship. It’s a lot harder for a small business to lay off their neighbors,” — JOE DUJMIC, Candidate

Joe Dujmic growth, the Democratic candidate said, is essential. Dujmic favors giving aid to educational institutions that train students in alternative energy technology, encourage out-of-state green technology firms to relocate to New York with tax incentives, and earmark special funding for local Industrial Development Agencies to grow green jobs.

“With the number of high-tech research institutions on Long Island, we are uniquely positioned to be a region of New York State that can support alternative energy producers,” Dujmic said.

Lupinacci’s plan shares an emphasis on small business tax credit. His model

Chad Lupinacci calls for small business tax credits for businesses that bring in less than $250,000 in income and tax credits for each new job a business creates, with a special bonus for hiring somebody who is unemployed or a veteran.

“We want to create an environment that is very welcoming to small businesses,” Lupinacci said. “This sets aside some of the negative burdens to growth and helps them root themselves in the community.”

The Republican candidates also supports the creation of a small business growth program to assist with the early years of a small business – when they are

most susceptible to failing. The package includes: halved state application fees for the first year, eliminating business income taxes for the first year, and reducing income taxes in years two and three.

Lupinacci also said he will focus on encouraging small business development in the Route 110 corridor and foster the growth of regional open access laboratories that provide work space, laboratory equipment, and supplies to displaced scientists, engineers, and inventors and graduate students.

The goal of his platform, he said, is create and retain jobs, with a special eye on keeping young professionals on Long Island.

“We need to make sure that we provide opportunities for people to live, raise a family and stay here on Long Island,” Lupinacci said. “You want to make sure all age groups feel welcome here.”

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Make Waterways Safer Suffolk County has a tradition of being a course. The law also requires that operators birthplace for common sense laws that are have on board proof that they have taken later adopted statewide, and even nation- and passed the course. wide. Laws that banned the sale of herbal The legislation follows a string of tragic stimulants, use of a cell phone while driv- accidents that occurred on Suffolk’s watering, even the sale of phosphate-based de- ways this summer. No one can say if such a tergents in the early 1970s, were all passed basic requirement might have prevented in Suffolk County before being adopted on any of them, but there is certainly a benefit a larger scale. to requiring that boat operators learn basic Hopefully that is the case with boating boating safety before they take to the water. safety legislation which was signed into law Hopefully these changes won’t stop in our by the county executive last week. own backyard and safety eduProposed by Legislator Steve Stern EDITORIAL cation requirements become in the aftermath of a Fourth of July enacted statewide. We wouldboating accident that left three children n’t have drivers on the road who have not dead, the law simply requires that operators passed a road test. The privilege of using of pleasure boats registered in Suffolk our waterways should similarly require County to have passed a boater safety knowledge of boating safety.

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Think Pink? Go Green!

DEAR EDITOR: Once again, on behalf of the Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition, Inc. (HBCAC), I am happy to acknowledge the vitally important partnerships between not-for-profit and business that make Long Island a terrific place to live.

Our long-time friend and neighbor, Rexer-Parkes, a well-known establishment in Huntington, has provided access to couture fashion for 35 years, and the Women’s Council of North Shore Complex formed three years ago to help not-for-profits, had organized an evening to benefit HBCAC on Oct. 4.

The theme was friends, fun, fashion and facts. The models were all cancer survivors from our community… each looked beautiful in their couture.

Many diverse members from the region, some old friends and many new to our campaign Prevention Is The Cure,

energized the event. A highlight provided by our local high school students who participated in our Students and Scientists Environmental Research Scholarship Program, offered insight to the importance of environment and cancer. That is why all of us at HBCAC are saying for Breast Cancer Awareness month Thinking Pink??? Go Green!!!

Prevention Is The Cure.

Special thanks to Francine, Elizabeth, Ashley and Lisa of Rexer-Parkes, and Mary Jo, Kathy, Nancy, Celeste, Allison, Elizabeth and Malka of the Women's Council of the North Shore Complex Bernstein.

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What Is A True Friend?

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written about true friendship.

It would seem that a topic like that would be easily attainable.

Recently, I read in a magazine that friendship is not a big thing, but a million little things. With that thought in mind, I decided to make a list of the qualities that a true friend should possess.

A true friend should first of all be loyal, kind, mild, loving, faithful, forgiving, full of goodness, peaceable, honest, humble and must possess self-control.

I figured if I have a friend with all these qualities, then I am sure I can count on this person to be there for me, both when I am happy or when I am sad. This true friend would be joyful, and rejoice in my good news, be it a job promotion or a new car.

This same friend would cry with me in my sorrow and pain. My friend will know that empathy means my pain is in his or her heart, and

compassion is a necessity for true friendship.

How then will I acquire such friendship? How can I draw such a person with all these great qualities?

Well, I think I have the answer. I would first have to work on possessing these qualities myself. Then I would not only get a true friend, but I would become a true friend.

I guess the challenge has begun.

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Not The Time To Move Backwards DEAR EDITOR: Over the last 40 years, New York has become a leader in protecting its rivers, lakes, and streams. Unfortunately, Gov. Cuomo has proposed lowering the clean water standards that factory farms in New York are

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expected to meet.

While he is trying to bolster the dairy industry, he is also weakening the state’s water protection standards. New York’s standards have served as the model for the rest of the nation.

Nationally, the US Environmental Protection Agency is crafting new guidelines that would require factory farms across the nation to better protect our great waterways.

With the nation striving to catch up with New York, now is not the time to be stepping backwards.

Let’s continue to institute programs that help factory farms and other industries succeed while protecting our rivers and lakes, rather than simply lowering our standards and endangering the places where we love to swim and fish.

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As the leaves begin to fall and the air becomes crisp, Long Island is filled with activities to celebrate the season. Huntington residents in particular have a number of fall festivals within their town.

Albert H. Schmitt Family Farm and White Post Farms both host a variety of activities for families to enjoy together.

Schmitt’s Farm, located on Bagatelle Road in Dix Hills, boasts a farm stand with traditional goodies like Halloween-themed cookies, hot apple cider, roasted corn, a number of pumpkin and apple flavored baked goods, candy apples and more.

Children can play in the Pumpkin Bouncy House and John Deere Trike Play Area, while mom and dad can peruse the large selection of Halloween decorations and hardy flora – like mums, Montauk daisies and kales.

Schmitt’s yearly celebration of the season brings in a slew of Long Islanders who come to enjoy the changing leaves and spend time pumpkin picking and take advantage of the fall-themed food they have for sale before the fall disappears.

The farm is open seven days a week 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and can be reached at 631549-1159.

Two miles across town, White Post Farms, located along Old Country Road, offers a number of similar offerings as Schmitt’s. Their annual Fall Farm Festival entices families with children to enjoy the many kid-friendly activities they offer.

The festival is set to run on Oct. 20-21

Families visiting Schmitt’s Farm can look for the perfect pumpkin, snack on candy apples or stock up on hardy fall foliage. and Oct. 27-28 before the farm begins preparations for the winter.

White Post offers a pumpkin-picking patch, hay rides, children’s train rides, bouncers and slides, pony rides and an interactive petting zoo. Children are encouraged to feed the friendly goats, camels, sheep, pigs and other animals they house.

Along with those activities, festival admission includes a magic show performed by Jim McClenahan, Big Barnyard Game Show, playground areas, sing-

a-longs and other shows.

Friendly hosts like Rodeo Ricky and Buddy Flip will be on hand to interact with children and keep them smiling at White Post Farms.

Home made fudge, freshly baked pies, cotton candy, roasted corn, corn dogs and candy apples are only some of the food that they offer at the festival.

Admission for the animal farm and hayrides is set at $9.90 and tickets are available for purchase between 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Fall Farm Festival weekend ad-

White Post’s Fall Farm Festival includes hay rides, slides, animals and other familyfriendly activities. mission costs $14.73; tickets can be purchased from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The animal farm tickets must be purchased with cash, although active military receive free admission and family members may receive discounts.

MUSIC

Celebrating The Sounds Of The Guitar Dix Hills Performing Arts Center hosting seventh annual festival Whether it’s enjoying the intricacies of classical, experimentation of jazz or raw energy of rock, the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center will have a guitarist for everyone.

Their Seventh Annual Fall Festival of Guitar, scheduled for Oct. 18-21, will include a series of guitar performances and workshops designed to educate, celebrate and entertain the public, music fans, guitar players and other aficionados.

This year’s festival will feature virtuoso jazz, rock and classical guitarists alongside Five Towns College faculty. All programs are free to students with ID and their parents.

The program begins Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with “Inside the Guitarist’s Studio,” featuring jazz guitarist Paul Bollenback and classical guitarist Benjamin Verdery. The session also includes a discussion between Five Towns professors Tony Romano and Gerry Saulter about

the differences between jazz and classical guitar. Tickets to the Thursday event are $10.

The festival will continue on Friday with a free performance at noon. Kyuhee Park, a South Korean native and winner of a dozen major international competitions, traveled through Asia and Europe as a child to study the guitar. At the age of 20, she was admitted to the Musical University of Tokyo and accompanied famed Boston Symphony conductor Seiji Ozawa in his opera tours around the world, continuing her education in Vienna.

On the main stage, the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center will present classical guitarist Eliot Fisk on Saturday evening. Fisk was described as “one of the most brilliant, intelligent and gifted young musical artists of our times, not only amongst guitarists but in all the general field of instrumentalists.” by his

former teacher, legendary guitarist Andres Segovia. The last direct pupil of Mr. Segovia, Fisk also studied interpretation with the legendary harpsichordist Ralph Kirkpatrick. Tickets for this event are priced at $20.

Fisk will perform Joaquin Rodrigos’ “Concerto de Aranjuez” with the Gemini Symphony Youth Orchestra. Opening this concert will be a world premiere adaptation of Ferdinando Carulli’s “Concerto for flute & guitar in G major,” performed by Serenade Duo and the Matthew Pierce String Quartet.

While the Fall Festival of Guitar is hosted by the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center, the event is also supported by the Suffolk County Office of Cultural Affairs, D’Addario Music Foundation, Five Towns College Student Government Savage Classical Guitars, Alhambra Guitars USA, the State Council on the Arts and Huntington Arts Council.

Celebrated classical guitarist Elliot Fisk will perform at the Seventh Annual Fall Festival of Guitar on Saturday evening.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Knitting Fans Open Up Shop Lifelong enthusiasts hope to build a following from downtown Cold Spring Harbor Half Hollow Hills photos/Danny Schrafel

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Their Tumblr page describes them as “two knitting addicts, opening up a yarn store.” Suzana Jvtovic and Marie DiPrimo are now on a mission to make Cold Spring Harbor a destination for a growing legion of knitting enthusiasts on Long Island.

Jvtovic, of Plainview, and DiPrimo, of Syosset, said the concept came from a lifelong love of knitting and their desire to share that passion.

“We wanted a house, as opposed to just a retail store, where people could come and meet and share ideas and have this face-to-face experience with other people who are like-minded,” DiPrimo said.

Crafting and do-it-yourself activities have been booming in recent years, and as early as 2005, a large increase in new, young knitters was recorded. Classic crafting has been married to the Internet age, and knitters are blogging about their projects and selling the fruits of their labor on websites like Etsy.

And the new crop of digital age knitters is quick to jump to the craft’s defense. When the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) issued a cease-anddesist letter to knitting social network

Suzana Jvtovic and Marie DiPrimo show off unique hand-spun yarn at their Cold Spring Harbor store, Loop on Main.

Ravelry, demanding they change the name of their upcoming “Ravelympics,” some of the nearly 2 million members “occupied” the USOC’s Facebook page, flooding their wall with angry comments.

Why might they be so charged up about knitting? DiPrimo described it as part of the do-it-yourself movement, a sort of backlash and escape from a technology-driven world.

“It engages your mind as well as your hands. It’s a good thing, and you can spend as much or as little as you want on your project,” she said. “You can buy a skate of yarn and needles and sit down

and really make something really beautiful for yourself.”

Events at Loop on Main are designed to promote the site as a community hub for the needling set. The ladies host a sitand-knit group every Sunday afternoon, host monthly movie nights and are preparing to launch a book club.

“We want a community of knitters to start to gather here,” DiPrimo said.

Knitted hats, scarves and other garments hang around the store, but as a general rule, Loop on Main does not sell those. Rather, those samples crafted by the ladies are intended to inspire knitters

as they pursue their next craft.

“While it’s pretty to look at, it’s a little bit overwhelming and people say, ‘I love it, but I don’t know what to do, I don’t know what to make with this’,” DiPrimo said. “We make these samples to give people an idea of what they can make and how much yarn they need and the cost of the projects.”

Once a knitter has their bearings, they can dive into the shelves and stock up.

Their wool selection ranges from silks and Marino wool up to top-of-the-line cashmere; they also carry a line of acrylic yarn for those allergic to wool or seeking a lower-cost material. Unique hand-spun yarn, embellished with felted or silk flowers, is also available.

“You just have to knit it into a very simple cowl or hat, and it’s beautiful – totally unique,” she said.

DiPrimo said Loop on Main is building a following in Cold Spring Harbor, and she’s on a mission to boost the number of men who participate. While the numbers may be a little low on Long Island, one of their first customers made an unforgettable entrance.

“He rides a motorcycle and carries his knitting in his backpack. He’s awesome,” DiPrimo said. “He and his wife came in the very first week we were open.”

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How Facebook Tore Down The Berlin Wall Huntington People By Joan Cergol Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that one billion people are actively using the social media tool he created in his Harvard dormitory room in 2004.

Zuckerberg's Oct. 4 post stated, “Helping a billion people connect is amazing, humbling and by far the thing I am most proud of in my life.”

One billion. That's a humongous number. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the world’s population at 7.04 billion. That means approximately one in seven people on Earth is using Facebook.

I am one in that billion who can attest to the power of Facebook in making important and meaningful, if not life-changing, connections.

I recall my introduction to Facebook in early 2007, when it was mostly the sacred stomping ground of the youth of America.

Our daughters signed on to interact with their high school peers, and later, Facebook helped them get to know their college roommates months before they even stepped foot into their dorm rooms.

In March of 2008, I decided to join the

Facebook community to participate in the planning of our 30-year high school reunion. It did not take long to understand our daughters’ fascination with the site.

Almost instantly, I was interacting with people I had not seen since high school. I particularly enjoyed seeing photos of our respective children, who looked remarkably like we did the last time we were together. Although we were scattered far and wide across America, on Facebook, the Huntington High School Class of 1979 could once again share the same space.

By far the most remarkable connection I owe to Mark Zuckerberg’s ingenuity came late one evening in 2010 as I was scanning my News Feed. A private message arrived from Lutz Wolff, whom I realized bore the same name as my first cousin who lived near Berlin, Germany.

For much of my life, Cold War geopolitical barriers had made it virtually impossible for my mother to visit or correspond with her brother and his family, so I never got to meet or know my Uncle Kuni, his wife and their four sons, Lutz among them.

While my grandmother, mother and two uncles had survived World War II as refugees, Checkpoint Charlie and then later, the Berlin Wall, eventually closed in on Uncle Kuni, effectively cutting him off from his mother and brother who had lived in Frankfurt, and his sister, who had married and moved to the United States.

In the 30 years the Berlin Wall stood, this hideously conceived fortification had achieved its architects’ intent of sealing off its

inhabitants from movement or interaction with the outside free world. That was made certain by the wall having been perfected over time to prevent a series of daring escape attempts by freedom seekers trapped in the former German Democratic Republic.

The impassable wall definitely irked a few who summoned the courage to dig underground tunnels, drive through it, hide themselves in car engine compartments, construct hot air balloons, jump from buildings or crawl through sewer pipes to free themselves on the other side. But for most, like my cousin Lutz's family, it had become an accepted fact of life. Even when the Berlin Wall was torn down in 1989, it continued to cast a long and dark shadow.

As a result there was very little I knew about Uncle Kuni and his family, who my mom had often explained to her inquiring children, “were trapped behind the Iron Curtain.” I did know, however, one important piece of information: My cousin Lutz and my brother shared the same birthday.

Mom must have told the story a dozen or more times: On Oct. 13, 1958 my grandmother in Frankfurt received word of the arrivals of her first two grandchildren – Lutz Wolff in the German Democratic Republic and my brother in America.

More than 50 years later, Facebook offered Lutz the means to search for and make contact with his American family.

He validated his connection to me by sharing the same story of his and my brother’s shared birthdays (a story that had apparently been told to him as well), and noted the names of our maternal grandparents,

and of his father, Kuni.

I am unable to describe in words the feeling of euphoria that overwhelmed me as I wrote back to Lutz. I had lost hope in ever being able know this branch of my family after my mother had passed away.

Sometime later Lutz wrote to let me that his two sons, Christian and Marcus, had planned to visit New York for the first time. In July 2011, once again via Facebook, Christian sent me a message to let me know he and Marcus had arrived in New York, and we made plans for them to stay with us. My husband and I spent one wonderful week introducing these young men to Long Island and their newfound American family.

Mom used to become upset and angry whenever she saw the motto displayed on the license plates of New Hampshire cars that read: “Live Free or Die.” I now understand the motto was a chilling and painful reminder that her brother Kuni was not a free man, but in mom’s mind, that did not mean he should have to die. She missed him terribly.

Unfortunately, mom passed away the same year Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook. I cannot help but wonder what a joy and thrill it would have been for her to discover Facebook, as I did, as a means to connect with the family from whom she had been long separated.

What were the chances that my cousin Lutz and I would finally connect with so many obstacles preceding us, not the least of which once included the Berlin Wall? I think, one in a billion.

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HISTORY

Digitizing War Of 1812 Long-Islander photos/Danny Schrafel

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Huntington Town Hall is marking the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 – and the annual celebration of the award-winning town archives – with a special tech-friendly exhibit the month of October.

Written, designed and produced by the U.S. Navy Museum in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the Navy’s role in it, the special traveling exhibit will be on display at town hall through the end of the month, Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia said.

The exhibit is part of celebrating October as Archives Month in Huntington, which was officially proclaimed by Supervisor Frank Petrone during the Sept.

24 town board meeting.

After receiving a letter about the exhibit from the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, Raia collaborated with town archivist Antonia Mattheou and decided to work it into a new display. The town tapped into its voluminous archives to show some letters pertaining to the War of 1812 alongside the panels.

“We always try to do something different for Archives Month in October and Municipal Clerks Week in May,” Raia said.

As visitors peruse the multi-panel display, they can use their smartphones to scan a barcode on each panel, which pulls up a corresponding YouTube video.

“Years ago when you went to a museum, there would be an exhibit and you would press the button in order to hear about the display,” Raia said. “Now, with modern technology, all you have to do is scan it and

Town archivist Antonia Mattheou displays War of 1812-era letters on display from the town archives. here you can be looking at the panel and listening what the narrator has to say.”

Raia said the exhibit has received plenty of attention in its opening days. Ultimately, she hopes school children will especially benefit from the display. She said Cub and Girl Scout troops coming to town hall will have the display included in their tours.

“My desire is to have school children come and look at it because, at some point in their education, they’re learning bout the War of 1812, and this is something that’s very concise,” she said. “It’s a wonderful educational tool for students and adults.”

The panels will be on display through the end of the month. Tours of the town’s archives can be arranged through the town clerk’s office.

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Jimmy Yeh’s latest restaurant on Jericho Turnpike is called Jimmy’s Happy Sushi.

And after a recent visit, we can report the cheery, comfortable space is aptly named, and also a great spot for quick, tasty meal and dozens of creative sushi rolls.

The Huntington restaurant is Jimmy’s third – he already operates sushi restaurants in Ronkonkoma, which he opened 10 years ago, and Mt. Sinai, which opened three years ago. He’s been in the restaurant business for 28 years – since he arrived in this country from Taiwan.

“In the beginning, I was a busboy. I’ve done everything,” he said. “I was a waiter, I was the chef.”

While working at a sushi restaurant about 15 years ago, he was introduced to the art of being a sushi chef, and three restaurants later, he hasn’t slowed down a bit.

Jimmy said most of his business in Huntington is takeout orders, but it’s also a great place to sit down and stay a spell, too.

He greets all of his guests with warm edamame and bite-sized whitefish tempura, drizzled in spicy sauce.

Sushi is his specialty, and aside from a selection of tempura and some desserts, it’s all Jimmy does – and he does it very well.

He brought out a selection of his special Ato-Z rolls, which cover the gamut of spicy,

A wide selection of rolls will hit the spot for just about any palate. Pictured, counterclockwise from front –Wonderful, Out Of Control and a Spicy Tuna Roll. smoky, savory and sweet. Yes, sweet – Jimmy’s not afraid to go outside the box. Check out the aptly-titled Wonderful roll, which finds slices of mango atop a roll packed with crab. The sweet mango, which gets punched up with some additional drizzle, hits you first and sets the stage well. A classic Spicy Tuna Roll bursts with fresh fish and zesty flavor. Topped with tender eel, the Out Of Control roll is smooth and smoky. There’s cooked and raw sushi to satisfy the rookies and the diehards alike.

Jimmy also does raw sushi salads – he whipped up a special creation for us of

salmon and tuna, topped with breadcrumbs and spicy dressing, giving his patrons a new way to enjoy sushi.

Wrap your rolls in a choice of white, brown or for a dollar more, unique “purple rice,” which boasts a nuttier flavor. For those wondering, purple rice is sourced from black Indonesian and Thai rice, which turns purple when you cook it. The resulting sticky rice is unique, and packed with lots of vitamins. Health-conscious diners should definitely give it a shot as they explore Jimmy’s extensive menu of dozens of sushi creations.

The staff at Jimmy’s Happy Sushi in Huntington work diligently to present a dizzying array of creative sushi rolls.

Jimmy’s Happy Sushi 340 West Jericho Turnpike Huntington (631) 923-0270

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Side Dish DINE HUNTINGTON.COM RESTAURANT WEEK EXTENDED: The only thing better than Huntington Restaurant Week is more Huntington Restaurant Week. With so many restaurants and just 8 days, the list of restaurants we want to try is always longer than the list of restaurants we actually get to dine at. If Port Vivo (7 Gerard St., Huntington Village 631-385-8486 porto-vivo.com) was on your list, here’s good news: Porto Vivo has extended Huntington Restaurant Week. It will continue through this coming Sunday, Oct. 21. Check their website for the menu.

BABY ON BOARD: Congratulations to Bobby and Amy Oliva, owners of Restaurant Joanina (35 Gerard St., Huntington Village 631-549-2727 restaurantjoanina.com) on the birth of their first child. Brady Oliva was born on Oct. 5 and weighed in at 9 lbs., 5 oz. Congratulazioni, Bobby and Amy! LATE FROM THE GATE: A newcomer this year to Huntington Restaurant Week, Grill 454 (88 Veterans Highway, Commack 631-499-4454 grill454.com) had some unforeseen circumstances arise that prevented them from participating during the Restaurant Week dates. So, owner Lenny Passarelli – you may know the family name from The Corner House in Huntington – simply moved Huntington Restaurant Week at Grill 454 to the

week of Oct. 21-28. Give the new steak house on the block on a warm welcome, and enjoy a 3-course meal for $24.95.

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WINE & VITAE: Tony DeMarco, a fine wine consultant with Lieber Bros. distributors, will talk and pour for a wine tasting dinner at Vitae Restaurant (12 New St., Huntington Village 631-385-1919 vitaeli.com). The dinner will feature KWV wines from South Africa paired with Executive Chef Steve Del Lima’s offerings on a four-course menu prepared especially for this night. The dinner is $65 per person and will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Space is limited, so reserve early.

CUPPING EVENT: Foodie friend and onetime Huntington Station coffee purveyor Georgio Testani will host a cupping of what he’s calling the rarest coffees in the world at his store, Georgio’s Coffee Roasters (1965 New Highway, Farmingdale 516-238-2999 georgioscoffee.com), later this month. Testani – who can be fussy about coffee brewing – will talk about and demonstrate his brewing techniques to a small audience on Saturday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m. Each guest will get an education along with an expertly brewed cup of three rare coffees: Essmeralda Geisha from Panama, currently selling at $100 a pound; El Injerto Pacu from Guatemala ($40/lb.) and for a spectacular ending, Kopi Luwaki from Indonesia ($250/lb.) Cost is $20 per person and advance reservations are a must.

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By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Town residents can have their pit bulls spayed or neutered for free during the month of October thanks to a new program in observance of Pit Bull Awareness Month.

Residents can come to the town’s animal shelter, on Deposit Road in East Northport, and present proof of residence to receive a voucher for a free spay-neuter for their pit bull or pit mix, which can then be honored by one of the veterinarians participating in the program.

The town’s League of Animal Protection first pitched the idea to shelter officials, who then collaborated with Supervisor Frank Petrone to develop the program.

The program was then officially instituted last month, in a resolution sponsored by Petrone and Councilman Mark Mayoka.

As of this week, there have been 15 applications, shelter Supervisor Gerald Mosca said, and another 10 phone inquiries. He said the program was developed as part of a month-long observance of Pit Bull Awareness Month.

“It’s to make people aware that spaying and neutering is important,” Mosca said.

“We’re pretty happy with the response so far. The first year, things take a little time to get out.”

Mayoka said he was pleased with this year’s effort and anticipates a larger program in the future.

“The League is working with us to get more vets on board, and we are going to continue it next year,” Mayoka said.

In addition to controlling the pet popu-

The town is offering free vouchers to residents in the month of October to have their pit bulls and pit mixes spayed or neutered. lation, Mosca said the dogs benefit in other ways.

“The vets say it makes for a much healthier dog, especially in the females’ cases,” he said. “There’s a lower chance of cancer for the females.”

According to the ASPCA, spaying or neutering your pet prevents testicular cancer in males and uterine infections and often-fatal breast cancer in females. It also prevents males from running away from home to mate, reduces instances of spraying and aggression and reduces the number of stray animals.

“If we can reduce the number of dogs and cats up for adoption, we’re doing them a favor, and we’re helping address the problems that exist throughout Huntington and the country,” Mayoka said.

Town residents have until Oct. 31 to visit the town shelter to claim their free spayneuter voucher. For more information, call the town shelter at 631-754-8722.

By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

LIPA is expected to make a decision on a proposed power plant just over the border in Kings Park later this year, but local municipalities and officials have made their opposition known.

The Northport Board of Trustees joined the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County Legislator William Spencer and other elected officials against a Town Line Road plant.

Village officials met for a brief special meeting on Oct. 9, Deputy Mayor Henry Tobin said, where they unanimously voted to urge New York State, LIPA, Smithtown, the Suffolk County Legislature and Suffolk County Water Authority to reject the proposal.

Tobin declined to comment much , saying it could contribute to water pollution and disrupt land use plans.

LIPA issued an RFP in 2010 seeking other sources of power. Sixteen different organizations submitted proposals in 2011, according to their website, and the winning project is expected to be selected and awarded later this fall.

One submission came from Competitive Power Ventures and entails building a 400-megawatt generating facility in Kings Park. The natural gas-powered plant would require 600,000 gallons of distillate petroleum as another energy source, which

would classify it as a Major Oil Storage Facility under state law and fall under DEC scrutiny. The proposed site is also designated as a Groundwater Management Zone by Suffolk County, where bulk storage of more than 250 gallons of toxic and hazardous materials is prohibited.

LIPA Director of Communications Mark Gross said state law prevented him from discussing individual proposals, but confirmed the project is moving forward.

“We hope to make a decision sometime soon in the next couple of months,” Gross said.

Northport officials largely echoed a similar resolution from the Town of Huntington, which unanimously passed theirs on Aug. 14. Spencer penned a letter to LIPA CEO Michael Hervey in July to share his concerns.

“I am unable to support a power plant that in any way may threaten our water supply. It is my understanding that in this proposal, up to 600,000 gallons of backup fuel oil may be stored over a Deep Recharge Aquifer Protection Zone. Our water supply would be put at substantial risk in the event of a leak,” he wrote.

Tobin, however, continued to support an investigation into repowering Natural Grid’s Northport power plant.

“Northport and Port Jefferson are prime candidates for repowering,” he said.

A16 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • OCTOBER 18, 2012 THURSDAY Noted Judaic Artist Visits Noted Judaic artist and calligrapher Mordechai Rosenstein will be in residence at Temple Beth El of Huntington, 660 Park Ave. through Oct. 20 to present multifaceted, interactive educational and cultural activities for all age groups.

Weekend activities free and open to the public are: Thursday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., open house, 7:30 p.m. talk by the artist and presentation; Friday, Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m., Young Families Art Encounter, 8 p.m., Sabbath services with Rosenstein as guest speaker followed by art viewing and oneg; Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m., Gala celebration of Rosenstein’s art and reception. www.tbeli.org. 631-421-5835, ext. 200.

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The Tres Amigos, a spirited NYC-based trio, will be the featured performer during the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s monthly Hard Luck Café at the Cinema Arts Centre on Oct. 18. The 8:30 p.m. concert will be preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for Cinema Arts Centre and Folk Music Society of Huntington members; $12 for non-members.

The Cinema Arts Centre is at 423 Park Avenue in Huntington. Visit www.fmsh.org or call 631425-2925.

The Dix Hills Performing Arts Center presents the seventh annual Fall Festival of Guitar, from Thursday, Oct. 18, through Saturday, Oct. 21, featuring a series of guitar performances and workshops designed to educate, celebrate and entertain the public, music fans, guitar players and other aficionados. This year’s Festival will feature virtuoso jazz, rock and classical guitarists alongside Five Towns College’s dedicated and talented faculty. All programs are free to students with ID and their parents.

FRIDAY 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 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!

Annual Harvest Fair The Commack United Methodist Church will host its annual harvest fair on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Purchase a handmade item for yourself or give as a gift at the popular Boutique. The bake table will have a delicious array of homemade cakes, breads and cookies. The parcel post booth is where you can buy a surprise gift from a faraway land, and you may find just what you’re looking for at the White Elephant Table. Plan to enjoy breakfast or lunch at our Country Kitchen or Korean Food Table. The fair will be held at the Fellowship Hall. 486 Townline Rd, Commack, New York. 631-499-7310.

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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.

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Gently used and new clothing for men, women, children and infants, as well as baby items, toys, books, shoes and assorted household items. Come early for the best selection on Oct. 21 9:30-3 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 22 (Bag Day) from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Sisterhood of the Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Avenue, Huntington. 631-427-1089.

MONDAY Meet Your Candidates Join the League of Women Voters Monday, Oct. 29 from 7-9 p.m. at Harborfields Public Library, 331 Broadway, Greenlawn. See Third Congressional District minor-party candidates Michael McDermott and Anthony Tolda face off; to also hear Steve Israel and Steve Labate weigh in attend the LWV’s debate on Tuesday, Oct 23 at 6 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 48 Shelter Rock Road Manhasset. Also scheduled to attend are State Senator Carl L. Marcellino and challenger David B. Wright, running for the 5th District; and candidates Chad Lupinacci and Joe Dujmic in the hotly contested 10th Assembly District. Andrew Raia, who is running unopposed in the 12th AD, will be present to meet with constituents.

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

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• The library’s gallery in October features the work of Carol Marano, a local artist and teacher who paints in watercolor and oils.

She has led many trips through Italy and many of her paintings reflect these annual visits.

• Listen to stories about Halloween and make a spooky craft for ages 2-5 on Friday, Oct. 19 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Commack Public Library Congressional Debate Travel to Manhasset Oct. 23 to see the four men vying to represent Huntington in the U.S. Congress square off. The League of Women Voters will host debates at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 48 Shelter Rock Road Manhasset, starting at 6 p.m. Scheduled to debate at 6 p.m. are Third District candidates Steve Israel (D, I, WF), Stephen A. Labate (R,C), Michael McDermott (L); and Anthony Tolda (CNST).

Free Help For Vets Fall Rummage Sale

Harborfields Public Library 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org.

• Families can learn about fire safety on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 11 a.m.

• Children from birth to 17 months with a caregiver will enjoy a half hour of books, nursery rhymes and songs on Monday, Oct. 22 at 9:30 a.m.

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the original Italian language using traditional Italian instruments. Hear world famous selections like Volare, O Sole Mio and the Tarantelle Napoletana on Sunday, Oct. 21 from 2-3:30 p.m.

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 Live Art Fusion at HONU Featuring four artists simultaneously speedpainting to live music by the Bob Gallo Band.

Come for a great venue, excellent food, a cool vibe and familiar faces. Oct. 24 7:30-11 p.m.

Free. 363 New York Ave, Huntington http://www.LiveArtFusion.com.

Classic Car Show The Huntington Station Business Improvement District hosts a car show at Station Sports, 25 Depot Road, Huntington Station, from 6:30-8 p.m. every Wednesday.

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. 631-692-

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

• Notary service is available normally Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday evenings and occasionally on a Saturday or Sunday. Please call ahead to ensure a notary is available upon your arrival. $2 charge for each document to be notarized.

• Jeanne Hall will help you construct a ghost puppet that will jump out of a poster board basket. A parent or caregiver must remain with the child during this program on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10-10:45 a.m. For children 3 to Pre-K.

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

• Join the library’s popular book discussions series. Next up on Monday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. is: “Homer and Langley” by celebrated author and soon-to-be Walt Whitman Birthplace Association Champion of Literacy E.L. Doctorow.

• Stop by the Children’s Room to create a fabulous fall craft. Show your library card and receive materials. Child needs to be present to participate for this October Walk-in Craft on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m.

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

• The baking coach is back again to help us celebrate Halloween with this fun family activity on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 11-12:30 a.m.

• With squares or circles for funny-looking heads and triangles for teeth, make some funky shape monsters on Monday, Oct. 22 from 10:30-11 a.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, through Dec. 11, 7 p.m. in Dix Hills.

• Enjoy classic Italian songs, all performed in

Main Branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631427-5165. Station Branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053. www.thehuntingtonlibrary.org.

• Maxine Jurow: Images of Color art gallery from Oct. 6 to Nov. 11. Hours are Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Her art explores abstraction based in landscape and often includes a low horizon line, and can be seen in acrylic on paper, canvas, wood and Mylar. Artist reception is Sunday, Oct. 14 from 2-4 p.m.

• Bring the family and pick a pumpkin from our very own homemade patch. Decorate your pumpkin with fun trimmings of your choice on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 1-2 p.m. Ages four to grade five with family.

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

• On display in East Northport is “Marilyn’s Fantasy Workshop Dollhouse Miniatures.”

Artist and retired teacher Marilyn Aitken specializes in the design and production of miniature furniture, food products, tools, toys, household items, and artwork.

• How have presidents measured up in terms of social, economic and leadership issues?

What do professional historians and political scientists say about who have been the best and worst presidents? Join Michael D’Innocenzo, professor of history at Hofstra University, for a new discussion series that will examine how we evaluate the rate of American presidents on Friday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon.

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

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

• Join members of our Teen Advisory Board for stories, a simple craft and make a sweet treat to eat. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies before attending this program. Dress for a mess for this event on Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 7-8 p.m. For 3-8 years old. Registration required.

• Calling all high school students and their parents: Learn what you should be doing now to lay the groundwork for college admissions success and to maximize scholarship potential. College admissions expert Michael Binder will also cover topics such as how to determine your best fit colleges, how to differentiate yourself from other applicants with similar test scores, grades and aspirations; the latest trends in college admissions and more. Open to all on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m.

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

• Home Movie Day is Saturday, Oct. 20 at noon. See and share your own home movies with an audience, and see your neighbors’ in turn. To screen (8mm, Super 8mm, or 16mm - No videos!) at Home Movie Day, contact CAC Co Director Dylan Skolnick at 631-4237611x 24 or dylan@cinemaartscentre.org to arrange dropping films off ahead of time.

• A powerful and illuminating portrait of Theodor Herzl, the journalist and playwright who took upon himself the task of attempting to create a Jewish homeland in Palestine against all odds, on Oct. 21. Live via Skype will be Rabbi Marvin Hier of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. $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.

• “The Seventh Annual Fall Festival of Guitar”

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(Continued from page A16) is Oct. 18-21, featuring a series of guitar performances and workshops designed to educate, celebrate and entertain the public, music fans, guitar players and other aficionados. This year’s Festival will feature virtuoso jazz, rock and classical guitarists alongside Five Towns College faculty. All programs are free to students with ID and their parents.

SUBMISSIONS WELCOME Wishes For Seniors

Romantic Misadventures At Engeman Catch the Neil Simon musical “Sweet Charity” at John W. Engeman Theater in Northport. The show tells the tale of an everhopeful dance hall hostess through her endless disappointments and bad luck with men.

The show is running through Oct. 28. Tickets are $65.

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 through Oct. 28. $65.

Tilles Center For The Performing Arts LIU Post Campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. www.tillescenter.org. 516-299-3100.

• Entertainer extraordinaire Whoopi Goldberg will be in the house Friday, Oct. 19 sharing her wry observations of people and life in general. The moderator of ABC’s “The View” will share her uncensored observations on current events, politics and life in general.

She will also take questions from the audience. Tickets to this special evening of comedy are $122, $92, $72 and $52.

AUDITIONS LIU Post Chamber Musicians 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.

Performing Arts Training Open auditions are being held at the Huntington Center for Performing Arts: Musical Theater: Les Petits Danseurs - a dance school for children; Huntington Ballet Academy - exclusively offering the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum; Suzuki Music School - string and piano training using the Japanese method and traditional lessons; Long Island Ballet Theatre - providing professional performing opportunities for students. 310 New York Ave., Huntington. www.huntingtonperformingarts.com. 631-2714626

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.

• Sandra Benny and Richard Vaux present “Retrospective Exhibition,” through Oct. 28.

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Northport Historical Society Museum

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.

• Holly Gordon presents “Holly Meets Hokusai,” a debut exhibition of digitally recreated images using NIK software and photoshop of the Ke’anae Peninsula, Maui; and Kristin Holcomb presents “Rapture,” photographs of natural light from around the world, through Oct. 28.

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.

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

• 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 through Nov. 25.

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

Huntington Arts Council

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.

• The gallery artists’ exhibition fills two rooms with paintings, mixed media artworks and installations.

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.

• For a completely unique art experience, see Chuck Von Schmidt's "Branded" at the Main Street Petite Gallery, a continuing series of sculpture-based mixed media pieces that incorporate video and other elements. On display through Oct. 22.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

Huntington Historical Society

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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.

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.

• Beware as you venture to meet the spirits of Cold Spring Harbor. Be chilled by our exhibits coming to life with roving ghosts, wandering pirates, stranded sailors and wailing widows.

Kids can touch what’s icky and sticky, meet a roach and create a Halloween mask. $5 per person, or $20 for the entire family. Members $4 child. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27-28, 3-7 p.m. on both days.

Advocates for seniors, Genser Dubow Genser & Cona, an elder law firm in Melville, is seeking submissions for a program that helps seniors in need. Examples of wishes that GDGC may grant include plane fare to bring families together, home improvements, and prescription drug coverage. Applicants must be 65 or over with income of no more than $1,500 per month for single individuals and $2,000 per month for a married couple. A letter or statement under 750 words describing the senior’s need must be submitted along with a Wish Request form.

Applicants should also document how they have contributed to society. Application on the GDGC website at www.genserlaw.com.

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.

• Tours of the Van Wyck-Lefferts Tide Mill, the only surviving mill in Huntington, offer patrons an unusual way to enjoy Huntington’s rich heritage. Private tours, accessible by a short boat ride, will be held Oct. 19, Oct. 30 and Nov. 5.

Call ext 403. $10 members/$15 non-members.

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.

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• 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.

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• The induction ceremony, poetry reading and reception for Long Island Poet of the Year Mario Susko will be on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. Susko is the author of 30 poetry collections, and a recipient of numerous awards, such as the 1997 and 2006 Nassau Review Poetry Award, the 1998 Premio Internazionale di Poesia e Letteratura “Nuove Letter” in Italy and the 2000 Tin Ujevic Award for best book of poems published in Croatia in 1999.

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ed by the contractor working on the project. That allowed state builders to set a more consistent, steady work schedule to construct the new bridge, speeding up the process. The temporary bridge also “virtually eliminated” the need for repeatedly closing the Northern State Parkway.

“Construction of the [temporary] bridge has saved a lot of aggravation for commuters, and time on completing the project,” Peters said. “This was one of those very good ideas that’s working very well so far.”

The NYSDOT is building a new bridge for the Northern State Parkway over Route 110 and reworking the Exit 40 interchange. More than 120,000 motorists use the interchange every day, according to the DOT, and the bridge that crossed Route 110 was more than 65 years old when it was demolished in March A previous $28.3-million project expanded the bridge over the Long Island

Expressway at Sweet Hollow Road to three full travel lanes in each direction and improved vertical clearance for trucks.

The Pinelawn Road bridge over the LIE will have its deck replaced in the near future as part of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s New York Works municipal program, and another project, which is to include adding a lane on Route 110 between the Northern State and the LIE, drainage improvements and new sidewalks, is scheduled to begin in 2013.

In addition to completing the eastbound bridge, work on the entrance-exit ramps, sidewalks, drainage and landscaping on Route 110 is still in the wings for the next year or so. Peters said Route 110 closures will continue from 10 p.m. – 6 a.m., Monday through Friday.

Anyone who wants to have access to upto-date information on delays and road closures can call 511 or visit www.511ny.mobi on their smart phone.

Half Hollow Hills photo/Danny Schrafel

Route 110 bridge open

The westbound Northern State Parkway bridge over Route 110 opened Oct. 4, state officials said.

Photo credit: Tina Shek

Sixth grader buys iPads for school (Continued from page A1)

the whole school. I love him and I wanted to help him communicate and talk more so I thought maybe I could do something to help,” Nova said. “I thought ‘why can’t more kids use these?’”

With a $50 foundation using only her birthday money, then 10-year-old Nova took it upon herself to help find Zen’s voice and the voice of many of the students at the Building Blocks Developmental Pre-School.

For eight months, with the help of her mother, Nova sold chocolate lollipops in the shape of puzzle pieces – the symbol for autism – for $1 at her school. Nova was even considerate enough to exclude nut products from her recipe in light of those with peanut allergies.

“I would never rule anything out for her,” Tina Shek said.

While Zen wasn’t able to fully understand the depth of his sister’s actions, Nova said she was happy by simply knowing her actions made a difference.

“I don’t think Zen understood that much about what I did. But it makes me feel really good, it makes me feel that my little brother is happy. It makes me feel really happy knowing I helped him and other kids with autism too,” Nova said.

The Candlewood student was sure to express her gratitude for those who contributed, sending thank-you notes to donors who helped make her dream a

reality.

Nova officially presented the two iPads to Building Blocks directors in late September.

“There were times when she was about to give up, but she made it,” her mother said.

Assistant Director at the Building Blocks School Dorothy Aversano was thrilled about the donation, adding that technologies like the iPad provide a plethora of educational purposes for the developing student.

“In our classes we have children with communication challenges, and it’s in those classes the iPads are most powerfully used because the children are so familiar with technology today, and no matter what their disability is they’re adept at technology,” Aversano said.

According to Aversano, there are educational applications that schools can buy specifically to be used as communication tools in the classroom, such as “Articulation Station,” and “Pro Lo to Go.” “For 3-year-olds struggling with language, an iPad can be a very powerful tool. It decreases frustration and it’s a very socially acceptable mode of communicating. We’re very fortunate to have them donated to us,” she said said.

Former Building Blocks Parents Club co-President Linda Folise helped Nova collect donations and spread word of the campaign. Afterwards, she agreed that

students are better served with more access to technology.

“Oftentimes, the child knows what to say but they can’t motor plan it, so they can tap pictures on the iPad and the technology says it for them,” Folise said.

“Nova deserves so much praise for this – I can’t even express what a wonderful child she is. I just can’t believe there are kids who exist like that. She’s definitely going to go far in life.”

Aversano said iPads are an effective means of assessing a child’s cognitive capacity because children often have the ability to communicate, but their language and verbal functioning can be delayed.

“As professionals we’re stuck between a rock and a hard place to determine what a child’s condition is, but it’s just the expressive piece that is sometimes lacking, and sometimes it isn’t a cognitive deficit,” the director said.

Nova, who volunteers weekly and is a member of the Autism Speaks Youth Leadership Council, said she plans to organize more fundraisers to help students with disabilities.

“I want to keep helping with fundraising and try to help find a cure or help more kids with autism. I want to try to become a doctor or a teacher so I can help teach autistic kids because I know how they don’t always understand things and it’s hard for them to be understood,

Nova Shek smiles with her homemade chocolate puzzle piece lollipops, which she sold to raise money for iPad donations to Building Blocks Developmental Pre-School. so I can try and understand them or become a doctor who treats autistic kids because I like doing it and I have the patience for it,” she said. “It felt really good when I was buying the iPads and I couldn’t wait to give them to the school.”

Aversano said the school was deeply touched by the selflessness of such a young girl.

“We were very surprised for a young girl to have that kind of compassion and foresight to donate something like this.

It was a wonderful thing, and her mother is very active as well, so I’m not surprised since she has such a good role model in giving of her time and effort. It was an unexpected pleasant surprise for us—the staff was thrilled,” Aversano said.

Boaters’ education class now legally required (Continued from page A1)

She urged state and federal lawmakers to act swiftly and adopt those proposals before next summer’s boating season.

“I know that any one of those components, had they been in place prior to that evening, would have changed the outcome of that evening,” Gaines said.

The law takes effect one year from the date of enactment and filing with New York’s Secretary of State, in time for the 2014 boating season. That was done, Stern said, to allow all boaters to get the necessary training so they can comply with the law. While the county cannot regulate boaters who come to Suffolk County from other areas, New Jersey and Connecticut require boater licensing, which leaves Nassau County as the main

adjacent waterfront jurisdiction that does not require boater safety training for all operators.

“I think that what this will lead to is an effort on the part of New York State to use its statewide power to emulate what we’ve done here,” Stern said.

Victoria’s father, Paul, said the family has been working closely with State Senators Charles Fuschillo (R-Merrick) and Majority Leader Dean Skelos (RRockville Centre) to require boaters to earn a safety certificate before operating a powerboat.

Within six months of Fuschillo’s proposal being enacted, all boaters under 18 would be required to have a boating safety certificate. After a year, all boaters who were not registered boat owners when the

law became effective would be included, and after two years, all boaters would be required to have a safety certificate. Written tests in lieu of classes would be offered for experienced boaters. Anybody seeking to register, re-register or have a boat transferred to them will also be required to have a boating safety certificate.

“Senators Fuschillo and Skelos have been absolutely fantastic,” Paul Gaines said.

A federal proposal, sponsored by U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) would require all pleasure vessels to have capacity limits conspicuously posted on board.

That bill is currently awaiting a committee assignment.

“On Thursday [Oct. 11], Suffolk County set an important precedent requiring

boaters to take a safety course,” Schumer said. “In September, I introduced a bill to require the manufacturers of large recreational boats to limit the number of people on board recreational vessels, and we are working hard to pass it.”

Three months after her daughter died in the Fourth of July boating disaster in Oyster Bay Harbor, Lisa Gaines said the pain is still raw, but she is seeing the impact her daughter had on those she encountered during her life.

“The world is a better place because my daughter was in it,” she said tearfully.

“There are so many people that she touched… she was a great person, and she’s giving me the strength to do this, because it’s not easy. It gets worse. It’s been three months, and it gets worse.”

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BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Kills Streak Snapped In Latest Win 7-1 Hills team loses first match, stays atop league with seventh victory jbirzon@longislandernews.com

The combined Half Hollow Hills boys volleyball team remains tied for first in Division I with a 9-1 overall record.

Northport has been the only team to beat Hills this year, winning 3-0 on Oct. 5.

Coach Todd Donaghy credited senior captain and volleyball stud Calvin Manchenko for leading the way offensively that game. Players Pete Griffenkranz, Jason Scheingold, Brett Rickles and Tommy Oliveri, Donaghy added, played outstanding defense.

“We played extremely well that day,” Donaghy said of the Northport game.

“After that first match loss we’ve tinkered with the lineup a few times and we haven’t lost a match since.”

When they traveled to Sachem North on Oct. 11, Manchenko’s streak of

twenty plus consecutive kills per match, spanning over eight straight matches, was snapped. However, he still wrapped up the match with 17 total kills as Hills won 3-0.

“We didn’t need his [Manchenko’s] offense as much as Griffenkranz, John Natalone and Dimitri Patronis who picked up the slack with 24 kills between the three of them,” Donaghy said.

Through the team’s first 10 matches, Manchenko continues to lead the team with a total of 252 kills this season. His coach said Hills’ other hitters, including Griffenkranz, Patronis, Natalone and Luke Perlowski, have a combined 235 kills.

The Half Hollow Hills team is scheduled to take on Ward Melville at Hills West on Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. Hills will play two non-league games later in the week, facing off with Sayville at home on Oct. 17 and at Port Washington on Oct. 19.

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Senior captain and starting center Brett Rickles prepares to set the ball.

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Halfway through the season, the Half Hollow Hills Girls Gymnastics team is forging ahead with hopes of landing gracefully in their upcoming meets.

Last season, the team ranked second in the county. This year, Hills has struggled and finds themselves 1-5.

“Right now we’re really working through the season and we’re always trying to learn more skills and upgrade our tricks,” coach Teri Kindelman said.

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Gymnastics scores are based on a points system, with the harder tricks worth greater point values. Girls are scored based on individual performance either in vault, bars, beam or floor.

Eighth grader Courtney Fondacaro is a member to watch this year. With her eyes on counties, Fondacaro is a young prodigy in the making.

“She’s definitely someone to watch,” Kindelman said.

The combined Hills team lost to Kings Park on Oct. 4 by just two points, 157.1-155.125. Fondacaro, however,

HOCKEY

Junior Royals Crowned

Half Hollow Hills’ Jordyn Alper performs a trick on the high beam.

The Long Island Junior Royals were recently saluted for their accomplishments on the national youth hockey scene.

Don McKay, director of Parks and Recreation for the town of Huntington, joined members of the 2012 USA Hockey Tier III Junior National Championship Silver Medal Team in unveiling a banner that will be displayed at the Dix Hills Ice Rink. The Dix Hills facility will be the new home of the Junior Royals for their 2012-13 season.

managed to win the all-around competition with a score of 33.75.

“Before every game we make team goals and set personal bests, and when we make those our coach gives us a medal. I have a lot of fun when I’m doing tricks,” she said.

At their Oct. 10 match against Sachem North, Hills captain Samantha Fondacaro tied for first in the floor set with a score of 8.7 in the indi-

vidual competition. The team as a whole finished on the short side of a 158.125-148.5 score.

Four meets remain for Half Hollow Hills this season, which ends on Oct. 26 against Ward Melville.

They were slated to take on Bay Shore on Monday, although results were not available by press time. Their next scheduled competition is against Babylon at home this afternoon.

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HillSPORTS FOOTBALL>>HILLS EAST 49, BRENTWOOD 14

Thunderbirds Soar Over Indians Division I rookie Hills East dominates Brentwood, season comeback underway jbirzon@longislandernews.com

When the Half Hollow Hills East Thunderbirds crushed the Brentwood Indians 49-19 at homecoming on Saturday, they were supported by the fans, cheerleaders and rest of the community.

The Thunderbirds started off strong, leading the Indians 27-7 by the end of the first quarter. When that whistle sounded, quarterback R.J. Nitti had already completed his third touchdown pass of the game.

By the end of the first half, Nitti already had four touchdowns and 278 yards. He scored his fifth and final touchdown during the second half, finishing the game with 324 yards. His touchdown tally sits at 23 for the season.

Coach Mike Patrovich said the quarterback has been an asset to the team’s success during the second half of the season, recovering from a 1-3 start to a 3-3 record after homecoming.

“R.J. had a great year all year. He’s obviously the backbone of our program right now and he’s had a lot of completions. This game, Nitti threw 18 completions to probably five or six different guys and really spread the ball out to some great receivers. We did a solid job out front, and young guys are stepping up too,” Patrovich said.

Hills East Principal Jeff Woodberry said the team’s sense of pride and camaraderie on and off the field has contributed to their wins this season. The team moved up this year to Division I, which is composed of the most competitive teams in the league.

“A game like this is a time to celebrate Hills,” Woodbery said. “The program’s had some changes over the years, and the team is really developing well and the guys deserve recognition for it. Even now after moving to Division I, we’re playing better. It helps to have Hills pride.”

Michael Morris had 4 receptions for 49 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Devin McDonald had 110 yards and two scores on four receptions. D.J. Paul caught five receptions and scored one touchdown.

Athletic Director Joe Pennacchio said homecoming games provide players the opportunity to demonstrate all of their hard work for the community.

“It’s an opportunity for them to play for their fans, and the alumni who always come back to support them. It’s a great tradition for everyone to come out and see how we’re playing. It’s a lot of fun,” Pennacchio said.

Throughout Saturday’s game, the Hills East cheer squad maintained a lively atmosphere, promoting “T-Bird Pride” from the sidelines. At halftime, they put on an animated performance that kept spirits high.

Stacy Hall, a sophomore on the JV cheer team, said that as a cheerleader she hopes her squad drives the boys to score.

“The team is really supportive, we keep the game upbeat, and the crowds happy.

We hope it helps the team score, too,” Hong said. “Everyone in our school

Hills East quarterback R.J. Nitti assesses the play.

The Hills East junior varsity and varsity cheer squad keep spirits high during the homecoming game.

The varsity cheerleading squad had an impressive halftime performance during the Oct. 13 homecoming game.

Star quarterback R.J. Nitti prepares to pass. comes out for this game, and it’s important that everyone comes together. It feels like a bigger, better school when we’re one giant group.”

Administrators and family members all showed their Hills pride in one way or another, either cheering for the team on the sidelines or by selling refreshments to hungry fans.

Joe Cruz, a parent of one student, said it’s important to maintain the tradition of coming back for homecoming games.

“Everybody comes together. There’s food, raffles, it’s an awesome feeling seeing the community come together, and they’re a good team,” Cruz said.

According to Board of Education Trustee Frank Grimaldi, the team owes a lot to the dedication of Patrovich.

“Mike is the greatest guy. I try to go to all the games, and homecoming is a tradition I try not to ever miss. It’s lots of fun, and it’s fun when the team plays well. They’ve been working really hard and together they’ve really turned the program around,” Grimaldi said.

Nominees for the Hills East homecoming court pose on the turf during halftime.

“They’re all working really hard, and players like R.J. really help turn the program around.”

Patrovich said that he is a successful coach because of his strong athletic background growing up.

“I come from a successful athletic family and I know what it takes to win, and it’s always a learning experience. I think I’ve got a good hold on what makes kids believe in me as a coach and they believe they belong on the field, and this year a lot of it was just getting them to believe in themselves and know that they’re not a cursed football team that can’t win games, and if they put in time and work and ultimately proved that to themselves,” Patrovich said.

JV cheerleading coach Kerri McCourt said that the homecoming game is all about Hills pride.

“The girls get really into it, and so does the team. This district has a lot of pride and a lot of spirit, and it really shows at a game like this one,” McCourt said.

Superintendent of Schools Kelly Fallon added that an event like this is an ideal opportunity for the community.

“It’s a wonderful community event to show support for the school. It’s a really great feeling when you come out and see the community’s support,” Fallon said.

At this point in the season, Hills East still has their sights set on the playoffs.

The team has two more games before the seasons end, first against Lindenhurst on Oct. 20 at home, and on the road against Commack at 7 p.m. on Oct. 27.

“Lindenhurst will be a big game for us. If we win this week and good things happen for us we’ll make the playoffs either at 4-4 or at 5-3, which I think we can do. But for right now we’re looking at Lindenhurst, and if we improve to 43 we got a shot. We’re just taking it one game at time,” Patrovich said. “We’re just getting better as team as the years go on and we’ve done a good job staying on course. It was a rough starting out 12, but the kids have really bought into what we’re doing, and it shows.”

Photo credit: Half Hollow Hills photos/Jacqueline Birzon

By Jacqueline Birzon

A24 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • OCTOBER 18, 2012

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