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Where’d My Fall Go?

Unholy Robbery

Get ready for… turkey time. Well, ladies and Thank you, volunteers… This past weekend I gentleman, it seems as if we completely skipped was getting breakfast at my local over fall and are headed straight for winter. But deli when I noticed a group of I’m not going to let the holiday people with ladders on Main IN THE KNOW decorations across town and in Street. After observing this WITH AUNT ROSIE stores, and the near freezing group for a while I noticed that temperatures we’ve seen as of they were putting up wreaths late rob me of my favorite fall tradition: turkey on the street lights and teleday. That’s right, Thanksgiving is just around the phone poles. I always wondered who took the corner. This year, unlike previous years, I’m dead time to put up the holiday decorations around the set on getting all my Thanksgiving preparations various downtown areas throughout the Town of done early. I’ve got the place settings and decoraHuntington, and it never really crossed my mind tions already, and I plan on hitting the supermarthat these folks were volunteering their time on a ket this weekend. No last minute turkey runs for very cold and wintery Saturday morning to make this gal! The holidays are stressful enough; I don’t the villages and main streets look festive for visineed to add ‘fighting over a turkey’ to the list. tors and locals alike. Which made me think that this is the perfect time of year to take up the holiday spirit and volunteer in one of the many civic Also time for… lotion and chapstick. Tis the organizations or other groups around town that season of chapped lips, dry faces and sandpaper help make this time of year feel so special for hands. As the temperature continues to plummet everyone, especially those in need. I want to take we have to make sure we take care of our skin. this opportunity to thank the many volunteers Having red-chapped lips and dry hands on a daily around Huntington, whatever they may do, and basis is so very irritating. With that, I’ve become a encourage those of us who have some free time bit of an expert when it comes to making sure they and energy to do the same. don’t get to me. I’ve always found Burt’s Bees chapstick always does the trick to keep my lips moist and smooth. More recently, I’ve discovered that Cetaphil body and face lotion is perfect for not only (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have dry hands, but a dry face as well. However, some comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening have told me that Burt’s Bees or Cetaphil doesn’t in your neck of the woods, write to me today and work for them. Everyone is different and products let me know the latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 14 Wall that work for me may not work as well for others. Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at What products have you found work best for you info@longislandergroup.com) when fighting dry skin and chapped lips?

Photo Of The Week Thank You, Veterans!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK GEORGE KUNZ Photo/Harborfields School District

U.S. Army veteran Donna Boyle visits with eighth-graders at Oldfield Middle School in Greenlawn on Nov. 8. Boyle was one of several veterans to visit Harborfields School District schools last week in honor of Veterans Day.

“It was one of those things you have on your bucket list.”

A 41-year-old Northport man was arrested Nov. 6 for stealing from St. Anthony of Padua Church at 20 Cheshire Place, East Northport, according to Suffolk police. The man stole a wallet with credit cards from the church office at around 7 p.m., Oct. 12 and used the card to make purchases, police said. The man was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny.

Midnight Car Break-in Overnight on Nov. 6 an unknown suspect stole credit cards from a car parked outside a residence on Dalewood Place in Melville, Suffolk police said. The suspect broke into the 2000 Infinity and stole a wallet containing several credit cards from the vehicle, according to police. The incident has been classified as fourth-degree grand larceny, and police are still searching for a suspect.

Reckless Driving At around 12:17 p.m., Nov. 6 a man reported a 2006 Suzuki driving recklessly down West 13th Street in Huntington Station, according to Suffolk police. The male victim told police that the suspect attempted to hit him with the Suzuki while driving the car without due regard for public safety, police said. Police have classified the incident as second-degree reckless endangering, and no arrests have been made.

Video Games Grabbed An unknown suspect robbed a residence on East 2nd Street in Huntington Station at around 12 noon, Nov. 4, according to Suffolk police.The suspect entered the residence through a living room window and stole video games, police said. Police have classified the incident as second-degree burglary, and are still searching for the suspect.

Church Thief

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At around 12:30 p.m., Nov. 4 an unknown subject broke into the Joshua Baptist Church on Broadway Avenue in Elwood, Suffolk police said. The suspect broke a window to enter the church and stole money and change, according to police. Police have classified the incident as third-degree robbery, and are still searching for a suspect.

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t n e m n i a entert Medium To Share Holiday Spirit SPOTLIGHT By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Huntington residents can experience the connection between the worlds of the living and the dead next month when Theresa Caputo, psychic medium and star of the show “Long Island Medium,” brings her live experience to the village for two nights. The 51-year-old Hicksville native said she first began communicating with spirits at the age of four, but did not truly understand her gift until she met with spiritual healer Pat Longo in her twenties. “She helped me understand my gift, understand what it was that was hap-

pening to me, and through her classes I was able to use my gifts in a safe place,” Caputo said. Caputo likened her live show to watching her TLC show “Long Island Medium” live, but without the commercials. “I’m very proud of the intimate moment that we have been able to create with the live experience,” she said. “I’m not on the stage; I come out and give about a ten minute speech on how spirits communicate in a large venue… then I get right down to spirit communication.” The live show involves Caputo walking through the venue trailed by a camera crew who project her interactions with individual audience members to large screens so the entire crowd can share in the experience. Caputo said it’s all up to the spirit where she stops and to whom she de-

livers messages during the show, but the souls that speak are the ones that can affect the most people at once. “Even though I might not be standing in front of you, you might be saying ‘that sounds like what happened to my father, or that’s exactly what happened to my sister,’” Caputo said. “Whether you get read or not, whether you believe in mediums, whether you even lost someone, the experience changes you in a positive way.” The psychic medium said she has the best fans, and is excited to be performing during the holiday season in front of Long Islanders. “To be able to do a holiday show near my hometown, I feel very blessed,” Caputo said. She went on to say that it’s not important to her that people believe in mediums, but that those who attend her show understand that the soul bond they share with their

Theresa Caputo departed loved ones will never be broken. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. shows on both Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15. Tickets are going fast and cost $39.50-$125.

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history By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

George Kunz was 17 years old when he left South Huntington High School in ninth grade to enlist in the U.S. Navy and serve during World War II. Now 91 years old, Kunz returned to the South Huntington School District on Nov. 8. He did it to receive the diploma he started working toward nearly 75 years ago. Kunz, who now lives in New Suffolk, was determined to earn his high school diploma, and recently learned about state program Operation Recognition for veterans of WWII, Korean and Vietnam wars who left high school early in order to serve. “It was one of those things you have on your bucket list,” Kunz said, adding that his son and daughter, both of whom are teachers, encouraged him to take the necessary steps. His daughter Patricia Pettit, who currently lives in Northern Virginia, said, “We are so very proud of all of the people who worked hard to gather such a beautiful presentation to honor a man who has worked his whole life and has been so selfless, and always doing things for other people.” Growing up in Huntington, Kunz and his two brothers “were always motor heads” and enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles. After Kunz left high school he worked at a gas station, a dealership and then Grumman Aircraft in Syosset. He enlisted in the Navy in 1944.

Kunz made the move because he wanted to do his part for his country while also engaging in mechanical work on vessels. His journey began when he was transported by train to boot camp at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Illinois. Kunz said he officially turned 18 years old on the train ride in. He became motor machinist’s mate, second class, and was shipped to Bizerte, North Africa. There, he was assigned to the USS LCI(L)-590 (Landing Craft Infantry), where he provided machine support to the ship and its landing vessels. During the war, Kunz was part of the landing of Southern France in August 1944 called Operation Dragoon. Kunz’s responsibility was to run the landing craft that delivered troops onto the beach while under fire. During the invasion, his craft was hit by two underwater mines. Kunz and the crew were stranded on the beach and dug foxholes overnight until they were pulled off the next day by the Navy. Other experiences included military landings in Italy, traveling through the Panama Canal to San Francisco and Seattle, and then to Cold Bay, Alaska, where they turned over the LCI(L)590 to Russian sailors as part of Project Hula. Kunz was honorably discharged in 1946 and was recognized with the American Theater Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Medal, the European Theater Medal (1-Star), and the Victory Medal. When he returned to the U.S., Kunz

Senator Carl Marcellino, George Kunz, and son Steve Kunz at Wednesday’s ceremony, where George Kunz received his high school diploma from the South Huntington School District.

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World War II Veteran Receives Diploma At 91

World War II Veteran George Kunz, with South Huntington District BOE President Nicholas Ciappetta, recently received his high school diploma at 91 years old. went back to work for Grumman and then went on to work for dealerships. From there, Kunz went to work for the Long Island Lighting Company as an auto mechanic, where he worked for 40 years until he retired in 1992. He also moved out to New Suffolk from Huntington in 1992. Kunz married his late wife, Helen, in 1947. The couple had two children, Pettit and Steve Kunz, and have three grandchildren. Kunz remarried in 2000 to Peggy. Pettit said that her father has always been a hard worker, working two jobs so that his children can have a college education. “He’s spent his whole life doing kind things for other people,” Pettit, 63, said. “He’s always been calm, cool and collected, and is a patient man, a kind man and a caring man, who would give you the shirt off his back.” With that, Pettit said, she was always impressed by her father’s sense of gratitude, adding that he appreciates everything that life has given him. Kunz said he was surprised by how the district presented his diploma to him. “I never expected the big production that went on because they had everyone from the town and the senate and they all gave me awards,” he said. “It was overwhelming what the school

went through to get all these people together and I was amazed. I’m grateful to all those people that made it possible.” On his free time, Kunz works in his woodworking shop and has been rebuilding the more than 100 year old home in New Suffolk, a project he’s been working on since he retired.

George Kunz went into the U.S. Navy when he was 17 years old, where he was motor machinist’s mate, second class and assigned to the USS LCI(L)590 (Landing Craft Infantry).

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Students from five Huntington-area high schools have been named semifinalists in the 2017 Siemens Competition in math, science and technology. The 10 students joined a group of 491 semifinalists from across the country who were selected from a total pool of 1860 individual and team projects. The Siemens Competition, launched by the Siemens Foundation Photo/Cold Spring Harbor School District

Semifinalist Thomas McGee, a senior at Cold Spring Harbor High School.

in 1999, provides high school students with the chance to vie for college scholarships by submitting individual or team research projects in the fields of math and science. Cold Spring Harbor High School senior Thomas McGee submitted an individual project on the effects of stimulating brain activity in mice that he worked on as part of a summer fellowship through Stony Brook University. “I was the first person from my school to receive the placement so I saw it as a great award, but I also saw it as an opportunity to improve the school and encourage other students to apply for this competition and get involved in research,” McGee said. Junior Katie Sierra from Northport High School also worked on her submission over the summer at Stony Brook, but her topic examined the effects of plastic chemicals on marine environments. “I chose this topic because I have done ecology-related topics in the past in the science research program at Northport High School. It was amazing to be honored in such a prestigious competition,” she said. Jacqueline Balestrieri, a sopho-

Students Pilot New Google 3-D Program By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Students at Elwood-John H. Glenn High School were given the opportunity to pilot Google’s new Expeditions Augmented Reality program, where lessons were brought into the 3-D world. Krista Albrecht, instructional technology specialist at Elwood, said that the augmented reality program was a blend of the virtual world and the real world, where people see “objects through a device as they interact or are sometimes just part of your actual reality.” She added, “In this program, there are several virtual models placed around the room for students to walk around, get close to, and examine for

Hills East juniors, from left, Arooba Ahmed and Jiachen Lee, and Hills West junior Jillian Parker were not only among the students named semifinalists, but also have advanced to the regional finals of this year’s Siemens Competition.

further study while using an app on a smartphone being held by a selfie stick.” The high school was selected to pilot this program in October, after an application was submitted to Google to take on the project. “We are always eager to move forward in all areas of education, and technology integration is no different,” Albrecht said. “We were so excited to see what Google had to offer.” Albrecht said the pilot program was a one-day experience, which took place on Oct. 31. Classes that experienced the program included the anatomy, living environment and earth science classes. These classes are a blend of 9th and 10th grade students. Teachers led students through the

more from St. Anthony’s High School, received the semifinalist recognition for her research proposal entitled “Mitigation of Titanium Dioxide (Ti02) stress and characterization of a punitive brassinosteroid insensitive1 gene in lemna minor.” She said she spent around 300 hours in the lab, and an additional 150 hours editing before her project was ready to submit. “Since I can remember I have always been interested in questions that people didn’t have the answers to,” Balestrieri said. Half Hollow Hills High School East produced six semifinalists including senior Kasim Waqar who said, “It is a great honor to be honored in the Siemens competition after working so hard on my research paper. I have great respect for research competitions because they encourage young scientists to improve their communication skills.” His classmates, senior Danielle Luntz, junior Kavya Rao and sophomore Tong Ye, also received semifinalist status. Two of the Half Hollow Hills East students, juniors Arooba Ahmed and Jiachen Lee, together with junior JilPhoto/Elwood School District

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lian Parker of Half Hollow Hills High School West had their submission selected to advance past the semifinal round. The three students worked together to study the role of a protein called CCDC11 during the process of cell division. The students’ project could have important implications in fighting cancer, neurodegenerative diseases or the spread of viruses because the function of this protein was previously unknown. “We are ecstatic to have been selected for this honor from a group of such competitive projects,” Parker said. “We are nervous for the next step, yet overjoyed and excited to see where our research will take us.” The Half Hollow Hills High School students will continue on to one of six regional competitions this month where their research will once again be judged for the chance to advance to the national finals in Washington D.C. on Dec. 4-5. All regional finalists receive at least $1,000 worth of scholarship money from the Siemens Foundation. A total of $500,000 will be up for grabs for those teams that advance to the national finals, including two top prizes of $100,000.

Students at Elwood-John H. Glenn High School were given the opportunity to pilot Google’s new Expeditions Augmented Reality program in October.

augmented reality expeditions and pointed out specific parts of the model, while inciting discussions relating to the topic. For instance, earth science students witnessed a twisting tornado and were able to discuss wind direction, speed and the diameter of the cone. Albrecht said the students enjoyed the augmented reality program. “They thought it was amazing that it appeared in 3-D and that they could walk all around the objects,” she added. “Of course, they also thought it was funny when they could see their classmates peeking through an object.”

A representative from Google set up the equipment in the classrooms and received feedback from students on how the program could be improved. “Our students were happy and eager to offer suggestions about how to make the technology better, and of course, we love hearing our students’ ideas for improving things,” Albrecht said. “I hope that this program grows and morphs into something fantastic for our young learners. I also hope that Google develops a way for us to make our own [augmented reality] tours so that we can customize the experience for our specific curricular needs.”

y t i n u m m co ‘Operation Christmas Child’ A Success Elementary and preschool students at East Northport-based Long Island Lutheran Day School at St. Paul’s embraced the holiday spirit last week when they built and packed over 150 shoeboxes with supplies as part of Operation Christmas Child. This year marked the fourth year that the students at LuDay participated in the operation, and Principal Michelle Marino said each year the number of boxes gets a little bigger. The students filled the boxes with toiletries, warm socks, coloring books and other toys for the Christian organization Samaritan’s Purse to deliver to children living in desperate poverty in over 100 countries around the world. Marino said the school’s oldest students, the fifth-graders, took the lead this year to make sure that all of the other students knew what Operation Christmas Child was and how to participate. “This is one way for our children to make a positive difference in the world, and I’m really proud of their efforts,” Marino said. “The thought of children not receiving presents in desperate parts of the world was heartbreaking for our kids, and they really stepped up.” In addition to encouraging other students to participate, LuDay’s fifthgraders also partnered with the school’s preschoolers to help them fill their shoeboxes with supplies donated by the students’ families and school faculty. “It was heartwarming to watch a genuine relationship develop between the

Fifth-graders and preschoolers from LuDay in East Northport worked together to help those in need.

older and younger children, all inspired by a common act of kindness and giving,” Marino said. -BEACH

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Long Island Lutheran Day School fifth-graders joined in on the school’s Operation Christmas Child last week.

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s e i d o o f the By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandernews.com

Diners craving the distinct flavors of Italy in a casual and relaxed atmosphere need look no further than Porto Fino in Huntington village. Porto Fino opened its New York Avenue doors six years ago as a unique alternative to the town’s multitude of pizzerias and traditional Italian restaurants. Co-owner Gianni Vigliotti said the restaurant’s location attracts a diverse crowd ranging from local business people looking for a quick lunch to families and couples looking for a meal before heading to the Paramount. “We absolutely love being in the village, it’s a great mix of people,” Vigliotti said. “You got your business people, you got your family people and you got your nightlife people. When you have a diverse group of people like that it really does make the day go by.” Vigliotti, 36, manages the kitchen with over 20 years in the restaurant business, while his partner Ralph Caruso is in charge of the front of house. Vigliotti said the pizza and food at Porto Fino set them apart in a village market where customers are attracted by the wide variety of eateries. “There are so many other places in town, it’s nice to have something a little bit unique,” he said. In addition to the delicious assortment of specialty pizza slices and pies that Porto Fino offers, the restaurant also boasts a full bar and sizable sit down dining area with lunch and din-

ner menus. To start, the Mussels Mandolino ($15.95) features Porto Fino’s signature mussels that are delivered fresh from the Great South Bay on the south shore. The aromatics of the basil and fresh seafood get the senses working before you even taste the mussels, baby shrimp and cherry peppers in a light cream sauce. The sauce has a kick that provides great flavor, but does not overpower the dish. Every bite is a new combination of textures and flavors that adds depth and complexity. Under Pizzettes, the Porto Fino ($13.95) is a thin crust pizza with fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, plum tomato sauce, baby arugula and truffle oil. The crust has a great crunch that tastes like it was made by pizza makers, but with an elevated presentation. The tangy sauce compliments the prosciutto without making the crust soggy or wilting the arugula. Entrees include the Chicken Porto Fino ($19.95), one of the restaurant’s bestselling dishes, is chicken sautéed with artichoke, Portobello mushrooms and sundried tomatoes in a brown Marsala wine and butter sauce. The tender chicken is complimented by an almost creamy Marsala sauce that pairs well with the earthiness of the mushrooms and artichoke. Lastly, the Seafood Fra Diavolo ($26.95) features a heaping platter of shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari and scallops sautéed in a spicy fra diavolo sauce on top of linguine. The unique assortment of flavors and textures is tied together by the pasta and the spicy

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Porto Fino: More Than Just Another Pizzeria

Porto Fino owner Gianni Vigliotti, right, and his first employee Tim Grill have been serving up Italian favorites in Huntington since 2012. sauce to form a cohesive dish that can be enjoyed by an entire table of hunger diners. Customers can sit down in a casual pizzeria with friends and family and expect to enjoy food cooked to the quality of the best Italian restaurants, and that combination is what makes Vigliotti’s vision successful, he said.

Pizzette Porto Fino ($13.95) is a thin crust pizza with fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, plum tomato sauce, baby arugula and truffle oil.

Porto Fino 395 New York Ave., Huntington 631-678-1200 Portofinohuntington.com

Mussels Mandolino ($15.95) brings together mussels, baby shrimp and cherry peppers in a light cream sauce.

Seafood Fra Diavolo ($26.95) features a heaping platter of shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari and scallops sautéed in a spicy fra diavolo sauce on top of linguine.

Cuisine: Italian Atmosphere: Casual Prices: Appetizers: $7.95$15.95; Entrees: $16.95-$26.95

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Check out these locations for your next dining experience 318 Main Street, Huntington (631) 427-4466 (GINO) www.ginospizzeriahuntington.com

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15 Wall Street • Huntington • 631-549-0055 jonathansristorante.com Jonathan’s Ristorante will be open Thanksgiving Day, 2-8 p.m. TURKEY DAY SPECIALS: Jonathan’s Ristorante (15 Wall St., Huntington; 631-549-0055) will be open Thanksgiving Day, 2-8 p.m., offering both its regular menu and several specials. A la carte specials include: butternut squash soup with balsamic cipollini ($10); wild mushroom ravioli with black truffle butter, morel mushroom, asparagus and shaved parmigiano ($26); and of course roasted turkey with sausage and mushroom stuffing, sweet potato puree, root veggies and cranberry sauce ($33). Reservations are recommended.

for those in need. Donations of nonperishable, non-expired can be dropped off at the 1 New York Ave. firehouse through Dec. 22. For more information, visit the Halesite Fire Department’s Facebook page. IT’S A PIZZA PARTY: Every Tuesday at Nina’s in Northport is $10 Tuesday, when regular 16-inch pies, grandma pies and Sicilian pies are $10 each. Nina’s (487 Main St., Northport; 631-261-6822) is open 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday.

Elegant locale for steaks, sushi & weekend brunch, with patio & seasonal tiki bar overlooking pond 437 E Main St, Centerport • 631-261-7663 millpondrestaurant.com

MORE THANKSGIVING PLANS: More restaurants across the Town of Huntington will also be serving up specials on Thanksgiving. The list includes: Cinque Terre Ristorante (872 E. Jericho Turnpike., Huntington Station; 631-923-1255; Cinqueterreli.com), Del Frisco’s Grille (160 Walt Whitman Road, Suite 1108B, Huntington Station; 631-423-0308; Delfriscosgrille.com), Jewel Restaurant (400 Broadhollow Road, Melville; 631755-5777; Jewelrestaurant.com) and Sandbar (55 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor; 631-498-6188; Lessings.com). The specials, offerings and hours differ from restaurant to restaurant, so call or go online to plan a visit. GIVING SEASON: Members of the Halesite Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary are engaging in the season of sharing by collecting food on behalf of the Family Service League

12 Gerard Street, Huntington (631) 549-5300 macssteakhouse.com

23 Wall Street A., Huntington (631) 603-3600 cafebuenosaires.net

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MediCenter: Growing Success For 27 Years

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Dr. Robert Scully, medical director of Medicenter’s Huntington Station and Northport locations, has seen generations of patients since his establishment opened 27 years ago, before urgent care centers began to bloom across Long Island. Scully, of Lloyd Harbor, said he enjoys being part of patients’ families and seeing them grow over the years. “It’s amazing. You see someone when they’re 8 years old and now they’re married and they have children and they bring in their children,” Scully said. “It’s really a wonderful experience. It’s a great job.” Scully said that the offices operate in a timely manner, with patients going in and out between 30-45 minutes. Services offered at Medicenter include physicals, vaccinations, x-rays, minor surgery, laceration repairs, eye exams, flu vaccines, on-site lab and more. In addition, the center also has a referral panel of medical specialists available to see patients when needed. Entering the cold season, Scully said that the offices are busier during the wintertime due to an increase in respiratory infections. He added that the offices are preparing for the busy

Dr. Robert Scully, medical director of the Huntington Station and Northport Medicenter locations, opened the centers to provide patients with convenient service. season by having “extra staff so that patients can be seen quickly and move in and out on a timelier basis to accommodate them better.” What makes Medicenter standout from other urgent care centers is that it’s owner operated, Scully said. He added that the doctors and the employees are also a big part of what makes the center successful. “People can expect to have a more personal relationship with the facility and become part of an establishment

The Medicenter’s Huntington Station location opened in 1990, before urgent care centers become popular across Long Island.

that has been in Huntington for 27 years, as opposed to the other centers which have doctors that may be rotating through them or is part of a larger corporate structure.” Scully opened the 234 West Jericho Turnpike location in Huntington Station in 1990 and then opened the Northport location at 399 Fort Salonga Road in 2000. Scully said he felt the need to open Medicenter because, at the time, there were no urgent care centers in Huntington. When he opened up, Scully said that although business was slow at first it picked up and has continuously grown ever since. “This new concept has been working out very well,” Scully said. “I think that recently we’ve seen a lot more urgent care centers open up and more accepted by mainstream medicine. “I have been here for many years and been established certainly more than anybody else in the area.” Scully received medical degrees from New York University and Columbia University. He said he always

wanted to be a physician since he was young, adding that he doesn’t remember wanting to do anything else. The mission at Medicenter is to continue to provide excellent service and “to be there when the community needs us,” Scully said. “I think that people come to us because we’re established. There’s no other place that has been around for 27 years,” he said. “They can be seen right away in a friendly, caring environment with expert medical staff. We always have a physician available and have a caring staff that answer to the needs of the community.”

Medicenter 234 West Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station 631-423-5400 399 Fort Salonga Road, Northport 631-757-5400 Medicenterny.com

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community SeniorNet Celebrates 18 Years Of Service By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Members of SeniorNet have been persistent in providing seniors with new world knowledge for 18 years, where they provide computer and new technology education courses to adults ages 50 and older. SeniorNet, which recently received a proclamation from Suffolk Legislator William Spencer, embraces a model of “seniors teaching seniors,” according to Slava Vero, of Northport, who is the SeniorNet director at Huntington-based Family Service League. Vero continued, “Everyone is just showing them how to do it but we are teaching them how to do it because we have the patience, the knowledge and we have age understanding.” With nearly 13 students in each class, seniors are taught programs like Publisher, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and applications like Facebook and Skype. Seniors are also taught how to operate an iPad an iPhone, how to surf the web, how to operate an email and how to avoid computer scams and fraud.

There are over 30 courses, Vero said, adding that classes are held twice a day for 2.5 hours, five days a week, Vero said. Courses can range between four weeks to eight weeks. SeniorNet was developed in 1986 from a research project funded by the Markle Foundation to address the needs of adults 50 years and older who are uneducated with computer technology. It has grown into an independent, international, volunteer-based nonprofit organization, with its headquarters in Fort Myers, Florida. The late Phyllis Haber, who was the vice president of programs at the Family Service League, connected with SeniorNet national organization and brought the program to Huntington in 1999. Over the past 18 years, Vero said the program has taught more than 13,000 seniors. Vero, who was born and came to the U.S. at 22 years old, serves as vice chair of the national organization board of directors. With 25 learning centers across the country, Vero said the idea was to station learning centers in communities

WALT’S CORNER OLD You say I’m old Just another senior A burnt out geezer. But I’m plugged in, too. I text and twitter I use an IPad And I Facebook and Instagram. But, some things don’t change. So I’m gonna talk on a real phone Watch my B&W TV Listen to a portable radio And chat, face – to –face Come to think of it Yeah, I am old!

Walt Whitman

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SeniorNet has been educating adults 50 years and older become savvy with computers and new technology for 18 years. where seniors lived, to education them in computers and new technology. Vero, who also co-founded the Huntington location, said that they started with more than 20 volunteers, who sought training by the organization. Family Service League provides the group with space at its 790 Park Ave. location in Huntington, Vero said, added that the organization wouldn’t function without the help of the FSL. “Our mission is to educate and empower seniors to be independent,” Vero said. “What most seniors want is to be connected to their families and to be independent, and computers and mobile devices gives them that independence.” SeniorNet is also involved in many community outreach programs, and has worked to refurbish and donate more than 5,000 PCs to charities across Long Island.

In addition, the organization provides an intergenerational project, where high school students intern with the organization during the summer. “The kids are wonderful and they have the patience and the knowledge,” Vero said, adding that program has been around for 12 years. “It has inspired the young people to go into education, psychology, medicine, and engineering. “It’s not only helping the seniors but it’s also helping the next generation because they learn a lot from our seniors.” Vero’s hope is to make sure no senior is left behind. “I’m proud of our organization and what we built,” Vero said. “We want to reach out to any senior who wants to be connected to the outside world, to stay in touch with their families and live an independent life.”

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Ch am be r St af f Ellen O’Brien, Exec. Di rector Courtney Bynoe, Assoc. Exec. Director

Execut iv e Committ ee

Upcoming Holiday Festivities

Brian Yudewitz, chair Robert Scheiner, vice cha ir (chair, 2014-2017) Robert Bontempi, vice cha ir (chair, 2009-2014) Vita Scaturro, vice chair Jennifer Cassidy, treasurer Bushra Dano, secretary www.huntingtonchamber .com

The Huntington Township Cham- 26, when the 8th Annual Holiday Pa- e n t e r t a i n m e n t ber of Commerce is excited for all the rade and Street Festival will come to and activities infestivities coming up on Sunday, Nov. Huntington village. The day’s worth of cludes Long Island’s Largest Electric Light Parade and a special visit from Santa. This year’s Holiday Parade Grand Marshal is Michael DelGiudice, leader of the popular Billy Joel tribute band Big Shot., and he’s sure to entertain! Don’t miss out on the updated interactive map, which can be accessed online through smart phones and tablets. The map will provide information about local merchants and any offers they might have for the holidays. Any merchant wishing to participate this year can download an application on the town’s website or the Huntington Holiday Facebook page. The chamber is happy to support this event along with our fellow community organizations; Huntington Fire Chief’s Council, Huntington Fire Department, Huntington Manor Fire Department and the Town of Huntington. As a business organization, the chamber is proud to showcase our village merchants and the vibrant downtown community. This holiday season we encourage you to Shop Local and enjoy ‘where the city meets the suburbs!’

Chamber Member Spotlight

Digho is a full service art and design studio in Huntington village. The company consists of three different branches that all encompass a passion and approach of completely custom, client collaboration from brainstorming to concept and execution. Image marketing focuses on

creating new business brands, rebranding or supporting a consistent established brand. Invitations are executed on a larger scale for events such as weddings, galas, fundraisers. PAURA is the art club supporting local artists. For more, visit Dighoarts.com.

Upcoming Chamber Events Nov. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Young Professionals Business Blender at Conklin Barn (2 High St. Huntington) Nov. 30, 5-6 p.m. – Ribbon cutting ceremony at J. McLaughlin (251 Main St., Huntington)

Attention Chamber Members This, and the spaces below, are now open for advertisements by Huntington Chamber members. Call 631-427-7000 to speak with a representative today.

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business Unintended Consequences Of Passive Strategy By Peter J. Klein, CFA, CRPS, CAP pklein@hightoweradvisors.com

There has been a movement towards passive investment strategies and away from active strategies over the last two decades – $106 billion in assets in 2002 vs. $2.5 trillion last year. Passive investing is simply mimicking an index, not making a call on the inherent value of a security in that index, the index itself nor the macroeconomic underpinnings to the economy. Simply buy. That is what an index does, indiscriminate buying. This is not an essay denigrating passive strategies for I am a partial allocator of passive investment funds. However, I believe the pendulum has swung too far in the direction of passive, perhaps causing unintended consequences. The primary question for fiduciaries, those entrusted with managing the wealth of others, is related to the prin-

cipal of “doing no harm.” Does blind, indiscriminate buying of passive index products in the face of stretched valuations and sentiment put the investor in undue harm? Doesn’t the basic function of being a professional require one to assess the conditions in the economy and markets before committing a client’s capital? Just because a “trade” is popular on Wall Street doesn’t mean that it belongs on Main Street. The first issue is the question of diversification, providing investors with the comfort that their investments are relatively safe, i.e. spread among many securities. However, given that an index is most likely capitalization weighted – larger security’s market value is equal to larger percentage weight in the index – then by definition the portfolio may not be as diversified as expected. For example, looking at the NASDAQ 100, five of the 100 securities account for 41 percent of the value of the entire ETF. Diversified? Not so much. Let’s look at actual figures to deter-

mine if there is an “indexing effect” that is moving markets to a higher valuation plateau. The S&P: since 2013 one of the more important factors effecting price movement was not growth in operating earnings nor increase in debt, but rather expansion in the multiple paid for these securities – from 18 times to 23 times over the last four years. So the question to adherents of a passive strategy: how can you rationalize paying 18 times earnings four years ago to 23 times today for the same securities? Doesn’t our fiduciary duty require us to dig deeper to better understand the actual businesses? Another thing that has me scratching my head: when one calculates the average PE ratio of such an index. First off the PE ratio of an index excludes those securities with no earnings, and due to the use of some interesting “statistical tools” effectively excludes – or marginalizes the effect – of those with excessively high PEs. That strikes me as worrisome. The index’s stats that I am relying on are in-

accurate? Do we really know what we are buying when we own an “index?” Shouldn’t we? Caveat Emptor! Klein Wealth Management is a team of investment professionals registered with HighTower Securities, LLC, member FINRA, MSRB and SIPC & HighTower Advisors LLC a registered investment advisor with the SEC. All securities are offered through HighTower Securities LLC and advisory services are offered through HighTower Advisors, LLC. This is not an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk and there is no guarantee that the investment process described herein will be profitable. Investors may lose all of their investments. Past performance is not indicative of current or future performance and is not a guarantee. In preparing these materials, we have relied upon and assumed without independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of all information available from public and internal sources. HighTower shall not in any way be liable for claims and make no expressed or implied representations or warranties as to their accuracy or completeness or for statements or errors contained in or omissions from the.

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C O M M U N I T Y

Life Is Music, Music Is Life

Calendar

Nonprofit Life is Music, Music is Life is hosting a fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 16 to further its efforts of giving music lessons to underprivileged children who have a talent and passion for music. Event held at Westy Self Storage (4049 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Students will perform at the event and there will be food, raffle tickets and cocktails served. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased through owner and founder Nevart Zeronian by calling 516-662-1277.

FRI DAY Fall Concert

The Northport Symphony Orchestra’s Fall Concert is Friday, Nov. 17, 8 p.m. at Northport High School (154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport). From Boieldieu to Chabrier to Gounod, the concert will show the many facets of French classical music. Free. Visit Northportsymphony.org for more info.

SATURDAY Santa In Centerport

A tradition for over 60 years, Centerport United Methodist Church’s Santaport Fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be holiday shopping, photos with Santa ($10) and more. The church is located at 97 Little Neck Road. For more info, call 631-261-5222 or visit Centerportumc.org.

Tools For Caregivers

On Saturday, Nov. 18, AARP Long Island is holding a free workshop for family caregivers at the Huntington YMCA (60 Main St.). Caregivers can get a better understanding of the resources available in their community, strategies for self-care and gifts from AARP. Lunch will be provided. Open to anyone who identifies as a caregiver. Free. RSVP at Aarp.cvent.com/AARPYMCA-Caregivers.

SUNDAY Robin’s Racers Vendor Event

Shop for the whole family as over 50 vendors open up shop at Dix Hills Jewish Center (555 Vanderbilt Parkway) on Sunday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for the Robin’s Racers-hosted event that will benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Long Island. There will also be children’s activities, silent auctions and more. Visit Robins-Racers.com.

Opera Night

Opera Night Long Island returns Sunday, Nov. 19, 4 p.m. to Bethany Presbyterian Church (425 Maplewood Road,

Please note that the 18 Hauppauge Road, Commack location is currently under construction. The temporary location address is 6243 Jericho Turnpike, Commack. Event locations may be affected. Call 631499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. • Kids ages 2-5 can clap their hands, stomp their feet, and sing along with Nicole Sparling on Thursday, Nov. 30, 11:15 a.m.-12 noon. A parent or adult caregiver must remain with the child during this program. Held at Elwood Public Library (3027 Jericho Turnpike).

Deer Park Library

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

Comedy Night

The first annual Comedy Night special education fundraiser presented by Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 4 – Huntington is Thursday, Nov. 16 at American Legion Post 360 (1 Mill Dam Road, Huntington). Cost is $40 in advance (tickets available through Eventbrite.com). Ticket includes one complimentary drink, dinner, performances by top rated comedians, coffee and dessert. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the comedians slated to begin at 8 p.m.

Commack Public Library

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. • A seminar on Italian coffee culture will be held Sunday, Nov. 19, 2-3:30 p.m. For adults. Register online.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Long Island Fight For Charity The 14th annual Long Island Fight for Charity main event is Monday, Nov. 20 at Hilton Long Island (598 Route 110, Melville). Proceeds from the Long Island Fight for Charity fundraiser will be donated to the Long Island Community Chest, The Genesis School, the National Foundation for Human Potential and other local charities. Volunteer boxers hail from across Long Island, including from the Town of Huntington. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the matches are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Lifightforcharity.org or by calling 887-240-7821. Huntington Station). A $20 donation at the door is suggested. For more info, visit Operanight.org.

held Tuesday, Nov. 21, 7-10 p.m. at Book Revue (313 New York Ave., Huntington). Call 631-271-1442 for more info.

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WEDNESDAY

Long Island Fight For Charity

Candlelight Diner Discussion

The 14th annual Long Island Fight for Charity main event is Monday, Nov. 20 at Hilton Long Island (598 Route 110, Melville). Proceeds from the Long Island Fight for Charity fundraiser will be donated to the Long Island Community Chest, The Genesis School, the National Foundation for Human Potential and other local charities. Volunteer boxers hail from across Long Island, including from the Town of Huntington. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the matches are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Lifightforcharity.org or by calling 887-240-7821.

‘Patriotic Night’

Fr. Thomas A. Judge Knights of Columbus will host its 4th annual Patriotic Night at its 9A Hewitt Square hall in East Northport on Monday, Nov. 20. The night will recognize and pay tribute to local veterans. There will be guest speakers. All are invited. Tickets are $7 per person, $3 for children ages 12 or under or in a Scouts uniform (veterans, active and retired military will be admitted free of charge). Proceeds benefit Boy Scout Troops 5 and 52. For more info call 631-262-1891.

TUESDAY CEO Book Signing

A book signing with Karyn Schoenbart, CEO of The NPD Group and author of “MOM.B.A. Essential Business Advice from One Generation to the Next,” will be

The Long Island Atheists discussion group will meet Wednesday, Nov. 22, 7-10 p.m. at the 56 Veterans Memorial Highway diner in Commack. Richard Schloss will host and the group will meet in the back room at one of the large tables. A $1 donation from each attendee is suggested. Visit Meetup.com/li-atheists for more info.

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Thanksgiving Luncheon

The 31st annual Thanksgiving Day Luncheon sponsored by Central Presbyterian Church is Thursday, Nov. 23, 1 p.m. The 240 Main St. church in Huntington will serve a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Free, but reservations are necessary. Call 631-421-3663 for more info.

LIBRARIES

Library-hosted events and programs are reserved for cardholders of their respective library unless otherwise noted.

Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org. • Students can create two note cards during a hands-on holiday greeting card workshop Sunday, Nov. 18, 1:30-4:30 p.m. that will combine two painting and calligraphy. Supplies required (check website for full list). Registration is $40.

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. • Prepare bread and make homemade butter to go with it at the Dix Hills branch on Saturday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m.12 noon. For children. Register online. • The movie “Gifted” (2017) will be down at the Melville branch on Friday, 2-4 p.m. No registration required.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • The Friends of the Library Bake Sale is Monday, Nov. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. • Bring the entire family to the Huntington Station branch on International Game Day, Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., to play some games. For children. • Kick off the town’s annual Holiday Parade and Festival at the Huntington branch with a themed craft and story time on Sunday, Nov. 26, 1-4 p.m. For children. Register online.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Join instructor Diana Conklin to create a 15-inch tree or shrub with fresh cut boxwood and assorted greens on Saturday, Nov. 18, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Northport branch. A $10 per person materials fee is due at the time of registration (call to register). For adults. • Movie showings at the East Northport branch continue each Friday, 2 p.m. through November. The Nov. 17 showing is “The Big Sick” (Rated R, 120 minutes). No registration required.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. • Join Teen Advisory Board members on Saturday, Nov. 25 to learn about teepees and make a snack with (Continued on page 17)

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cones, pretzels and chocolate. For kids ages 5-8. If your child has a food allergy, make a note during sign up. Program runs 3-4 p.m.

THE ATE R/ FILM

Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. Cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. • The next Jaz After Hours performance is Friday, Nov. 17, 9:30-11:30 p.m. Wine and craft beer available. Tickets are $15 (or $10 for members and students).

John W. Engeman Theater at Northport

350 Main St., Northport. Engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. • Showings of “Annie” continue through Dec. 31.

MUSE UMS/ EX HI BI TS 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. 631-4625400. ArtLeagueLI.net. • Part one of the 62nd Members’ Exhibition at the Art League of Long Island, which features around 300 pieces of local art, will run through Nov. 26.

B. J. Spoke Gallery

299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 631-549-5106. Bjspokegallery.org • Nicolette M. Pach’s Solo Fabric-Multimedia Exhibition, “Environmental Consequences” runs through Nov. 29.

Cold Spring Harbor Firehouse Museum

84A Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-0400. cshfirehousemuseum.org. Open Sat. and Sun., noon to 5 p.m., April through Dec., or for tours, group visits by special appointment at any time. • Learn about the history of Cold Spring Harbor Volunteer Fire Department through exhibits housed in this circa 1896 firehouse building.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children ages 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768. Cshfishhatchery.org • The tree lighting ceremony is Saturday, Dec. 2, 5-7 p.m. There will be cookies, tea, hot chocolate and Santa will light the tree at 5:30 p.m.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org. Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closed Monday). Admission $6 adults, $5 children and seniors. • Exhibits: If I Were a Whaler explores a whaler’s life for family audiences. Thar She Blows: Whaling History on Long Island explores one of the region’s most important industries. • A menorah workshop will be held Sunday, Dec. 3, 12:30-1:30 p.m. For ages 5 to adults. Cost is $20.

Foto Foto Gallery

14 W. Carver St., Huntington 631-549-

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son. 631-854-5555. Vanderbiltmuseum.org. • Afternoon mansion tours begin in the courtyard of the historic house once owned by William K. Vanderbilt II. Tours are Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for a $5 fee, in addition to the price of admission. Check the museum’s website for listing times. • Laser light show “Pink Floyd: The Wall,” Saturdays, 9 p.m.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

The Art of Dr. Seuss From Nov. 18-Dec. 24th, LaMantia Fine Art of Northport will present “The Art of Dr. Seuss – Rare Editions Event” that celebrates the artistic legacy of Theodor Seuss Geisel. Exhibit features a selection of now-rare editions from the Secret Art, Unorthodox Taxidermy Sculpture and Archive Collections. Artist representative Jeff Schuffman will be present at LaMantia (127 Main St., Northport) on both Nov. 17-18. For more info, visit Lamantiagallery.com. 0488. Fotofotogallery.org. Hours: Wednesday Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 12 noon -5 p.m. • Group photography exhibition “A Closer Look” runs through Nov. 25.

Gallery Sixty Seven

Local artists’ studio and gallery features paintings, prints and sculptures. 67 Main St., Northport Village, 631-662-6411. Hours: Thursday/Friday: 2-7 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday: 1-6 p.m.; Gallerysixtyseven.com

Green River Gallery

117 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. Thursday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 631-692-8188. • Ongoing exhibit of Eric Sloane oil paintings. Some new works from one of the premier Gold coast artists from the mid-20th century.

Haven Gallery

155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500. Havenartgallery.com • Mesa Arts Center “Alt Realities” Exhibition, including works of Jennybird Alcantara, Jean Pierre Arboleda, Matt Dangler, Travis Louie and Stan Manoukian, is on display through Nov. 26.

Heckscher Museum of Art

2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6 for adults, $4-$6/seniors, and $4-$6/children; members and children under 10 get in free. 631351-3250. • “From Frankenthaler to Warhol: Art of the ’60s and ’70s” is on display through March 11, 2018.

Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center

Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: Monday-Friday. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040, ext. 100. Hmtcli.org • The permanent exhibit explains the 1930s increase of intolerance, the reduction of human rights and the lack of intervention that enabled the persecution and mass murder of millions of Jews and others.

Huntington Arts Council

Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-271-8423. huntingtonarts.org. • The On the Block, Art Auction, a curated fundraiser, will be on display Nov. 17- Dec. 1. There will be a reception Nov. 17, 6-8 p.m.

Huntington Historical Society

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext. 401. Huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • The Holiday Historic House Tour is Sunday, Dec. 3, 12 noon-4 p.m. Five homes with beautiful holiday décor will have their stories researched and shared by volunteer docents. Tickets are $40 (or $35 for members through Dec. 1).

Northport Arts Coalition

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. Northportarts.org

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. Northporthistorical.org. • From now through June visit the Monuments Men exhibit, which illuminates a few of the stories behind the heroes of Northport and East Northport whose names are listed on the 12-stone monuments located along Main Street and five-stone monuments located in John Walsh Park in East Northport. They honor all the local citizens who served and those among them who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Ripe Art Gallery

1028 Park Ave., Huntington. TuesdayThursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805. • Gowanus, a solo fine art and documentary photography exhibition by Nancy Oliveri, is on display.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 students with ID and seniors 62 and older, and $3 children 12 and under. Mansion tour, add $5 per per-

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Winter hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11-4 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240. Waltwhitman.org. • Schedule at a group high tea and transport yourself back in time in a private gathering house at the Birthplace. $25 per person. 631-427-5240, ext. 120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org.

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Starlight Coffeehouse

Every third Friday from October to May at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with a brief open-mic. Ticket prices vary by artist. For information call 631.663.3038 or visit Northportarts.org/starlight-coffeehouse. • SONiA disappear fear will perform Friday, Nov. 17.

Five Towns Performing Arts Center

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu. • Performances of “Company,” the 1970 musical comedy, begin tonight and run through Nov. 19. Tickets are $18, or $15 for seniors and students.

Folk Music Society of Huntington

First Saturdays concerts are held at Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Dr., Centerport. Other venues as noted. Tickets and info at Fmsh.org. • Hard Luck Café – Bettman & Halpin + the Belle Hollows is Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington). Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers and are sold at the door.

The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • Dream Theater’s “Images, Words & Beyond – 25th Anniversary Tour” is coming Tuesday, Nov. 21. Tickets are $35-$99.50. • Murray & Peter Present: A Drag Queen Christmas “The Naughty Tour” 2017 featuring contestants from RuPaul’s Drag Race on VH-1is Wednesday, Nov. 29. Tickets are $22.50-$152.50.

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school Educator Named ‘A Master Teacher’ Photos/Northport-East Northport School District

Kristen Rozell, second from right, a newly selected New York State Master Teacher, with her senior calculus students Joe Barry, Christina Wing, and Julianne Starzee. By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Northport High School math teacher Kristen Rozell said she’s always had a passion for learning new and advanced ways to teach students in the classroom. With her recent designation New York State Master Teacher, she’ll be able to continue that passion. The Master Teacher Program is composed of the highest performing teachers and educators in the subjects of science, technology, engineering and math. After teachers are selected for this program, they undergo a four-year commitment process. This includes peer mentoring and professional development opportunities, as well as monthly regional meetings with other Master Teachers. In order to be accepted, Rozell, of Northport, said she had to go through an application process, where she had to get letters of recommendation, take a math test, wrote up some essays, underwent an interview process and presented a lesson to a committee. She added that the program will begin in January at Stony Brook University, and she’ll be expected to complete at least 50 hours of service as a Master Teacher in four years. Robin Rann, chairperson of mathematics in the district, said the district is “extremely proud” of Rozell. “Kristen embraces professional growth,” Rann said. “This is a wellearned accomplishment.”

Rozell said that she was excited when she learned she was selected for the program. “I really love learning about new ways of teaching, I love seeing what other teachers do in their classrooms, and I love bringing new ideas back to my classroom or back to the school in general to share with my colleagues,” she said. “I’ve been teaching since 1999 and it’s always great to get new ideas, especially with how technology has been changing over the years.” Rozell has been teaching at Northport since 2001. She earned a bachelor’s in math at SUNY Binghamton and a masters in teaching at Pace University. Rozell said what makes a successful teacher is having a good connection with students and “being able to explain things in different ways and using different techniques so that if a student’s doesn’t understand it one way, you have different approaches and learning styles.” “I love working with students, helping them be successful and seeing them grow as math students and students in general,” she added. “It’s exciting to work with teenagers.” Rozell said she’s excited to learn about new methods. “I’m excited about learning from other people and meeting people from other districts and seeing how they do things differently,” she said. “I think it will be a really great opportunity to grow as a teacher and to gain new ideas.”

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