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Whether you love him or hate him, take a moment to reflect This piece is not an evaluation of the president’s legislative accomplishments or failures. or even his politics — but rather a reflection of the very personal impact the 44th president had on one 15-year-old boy from Port Jefferson. It was 2008 and I was just coming of age. Then I saw him on television, delivering his iconic “Yes We Can” speech. In that moment Barack Obama instilled in me a genuine sense of hope, a firm belief that in the course of human history it is possible to make a lasting difference. His words transformed my perception of our Constitution. No longer was it a thing of antiquity, but rather something tangible, something alive, and worthy of any sacrifice to protect. My sense of purpose and my role in our democracy cemented itself in those early days of 2008. At 15 I found myself

going to school in a blazer adorned with Obama/Biden ’08 and button sporting an Afro worthy of the Jackson 5. My teachers were endlessly amused at the sight. Some of my skeptical peers would ask me: “If you’re not old enough to vote, why do you care?” On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at 15 (and a half) I hurried back from Drama Club rehearsal with my best friend Jonathan to watch the poll results come in. This was the first election I had ever volunteered for. My family huddled around our television, my anxieties and nerves were relentless, and then they called it — “Barack Obama has been elected the 44th president of the United States of America.” Despite having not yet lived through a full decade, tears streamed from my eyes. My country, our country, the greatest country on Earth, had just elected its first African-American president.

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In that moment I saw the unending potential of America that our founders envisioned so long ago in Philadelphia. During his inaugural address, his tone changed. Like every commander-in-chief he was inheriting the weight of the most powerful office in the world. So he called upon me, as he did all Americans, to not become complacent in the future of our union — and so my work began. Though I didn’t know it at the time, I had established what would later become known as the International Youth Congress — an organization whose aim it was to answer that question: “If you’re not old enough to vote, why do you care?” No generation chooses to inherit the world, we just do. Despite not having a vote, our voices were no less diminished. For six years our organization grew: helping passing legislation, providing education and resources for young people around the world and eventually building a network of youth leaders from six different continents and over 20 separate countries. We were making that great hypothetical “change” possible. From as far as Rwanda, to Pakistan and Spain we gathered together to chart a common vision for the future based on our shared sense of humanity.

In these past eight years we’ve all grown up and have taken it upon ourselves to serve our communities, nation and world — whether working for the United Nations, Foundation of Economic Education, United States Senate, European Youth Parliament, International Labour Organization, the White House or this very publication. That spark would have never been lit had it not been for a certain presidential candidate with a funny name and big ears. No legislative accomplishment or disagreement will ever measure up to the enormous inspiration Barack Hussein Obama delivered not just to me but to millions of young people around the world. His time in office has come to its constitutional conclusion, but for those whom he has inspired ... we’re just getting started. Though as I grow older my politics have changed and evolved, and we don’t always see eye to eye, I will always be grateful for that timeless creed bestowed upon a generation raised in a weary era of uncertainty — Yes We Can. Thank you Mr. President, wishing you and your family nothing but happiness in the many years ahead. For an audio version of this article, visit www.tbrnewsmedia.com.

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during fermentation or bacterial activity, which generates propionic acid and causes “What is a harp but an oversized cheese gas to expand within the curd also creates the holes. The bubbles are unable to esslicer with cultural pretensions?” cape, which is responsible for the “hole” — Denis Norden, English comedy writer formation ranging from pinhead size to “Swiss cheese” as we know it doesn’t dime or quarter size. They are sometimes really exist. It is a generic term often used made mechanically for appearance sake. Before serving the cheese, allow it to sit in North America for any type of cheese, regardless of where it comes from, as long for 30 minutes to one hour at room temperature, which will soften as it has a pale-yellow body the texture, release the and is literally full of holes aromas and maximize the or “eyes,” with a rubbery flavor. texture. And this holds true Now my wine recomfor both imported and “domendations: mestic” Swiss cheeses. 2015 Torre Santa La Most of the time the Rocca “Bombino Nero” cheese is actually EmmenRosé (Italy). Salmon color taler from Switzerland or with an intense fruity bouJarlsberg from Norway. In quet of cherry, strawberry the UK and Europe, the and melon. Dry and quite term Swiss cheese has no flavorful; citrus, orange meaning and asking for a and raspberries abound. “pound of Swiss cheese” Great for Sunday brunch. would be the equiva2012 Château Prieurs lent of saying, “I’d like a de la Commanderie pound of Italian cheese” (Pomerol, Bordeaux): in Italy, whereby Italians would ask, “Which Italian In the UK and Europe, (80 percent merlot/ 20 percent cabernet franc). cheese?” Switzerland produces the term Swiss cheese Bouquet and flavor of black cherry, plums and more than 450 varieties of has no meaning. cedar. Medium-bodied, cheese (mostly from cow’s quite smooth and very milk) and they are not all easy to drink now or in a few years. I think called “Swiss Cheese.” Emmentaler, a cow’s milk cheese comes of lamb chops rubbed with rosemary. 2014 Komodo Dragon “Red Blend” from the Emme Valley (near Bern), Switzerland, where it has been made since the Columbia Valley, Washington: Quite fifteenth century. It has a pale-yellow ex- dark with a full bouquet and flavor of terior with large shiny holes and a natu- black currants, black cherries, chocolate ral edible rind; light yellow interior and is and licorice. Hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, wheel-shaped. It is firm to very firm; with coffee and vanilla. Pair this with a porteran almost elastic, smooth, plastic texture house steak. and slightly oily. Emmentaler is mild to Bob Lipinski, a local author, has written 10 full-flavored, with a sweet, fruity, nutty books, including “101: Everything You Need to flavor. A younger and milder version is known Know About Whiskey” and “Italian Wine & as Baby Swiss. Genuine Swiss Emmentaler Cheese Made Simple” (available on Amazon. has the word “Switzerland” stamped all com). He conducts training seminars on wine, spirits and food and is available for speakover the rind. By the way, the holes in the cheese are ing engagements. He can be reached at www. produced by carbonic acid gas bubbles boblipinski.com OR bkjm@hotmail.com.

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From left, John Blatny, Jenny Minett, Leanna Jones, artist Robert Jones and Theda Clesceri A WARM RECEPTION The Port Jefferson Free Library hosted an art reception for artist Robert Jones last Wednesday, Jan. 11. Jones’ exhibit, “Complicating Abstracts,” featuring 40 oil and acrylic paintings, is on view in the Meeting Room and display cases of the library through Feb. 28.

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It seems like almost everyone is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or at least it did in the last few weeks in my practice. I exaggerate, of course, but the pharmaceutical companies do an excellent job of making it appear that way with advertising. Wherever you look there is an advertisement for the treatment of heartburn or indigestion, both of which are related to reflux disease. GERD, also known as reflux, affects as much as 40 percent of the U.S. population (1). Reflux disease typically results in symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation brought on by stomach contents going backward up the esophagus. For some reason, the lower esophageal sphincter, the valve between the stomach and esophagus, inappropriately relaxes. No one is quite sure why it happens with some people and not others. Of course, a portion of reflux is physiologic (normal functioning), especially after a meal (2). GERD risk factors are diverse. They range from lifestyle — obesity, smoking By David cigarettes and diet — Dunaief, M.D. to medications, like calcium channel blockers and antihistamines. Other medical conditions, like hiatal hernia and pregnancy, also contribute (3). Diet issues include triggers like spicy foods, peppermint, fried foods and chocolate.

Smoking and salt’s role One study showed that both smoking and salt consumption added to the risk of GERD significantly (4). Risk increased 70 percent in people who smoked. Surprisingly, people who used table salt regularly saw the same increased risk as seen with smokers. Treatments vary, from lifestyle modifications and medications to surgery for severe, noticeable esophagitis. The goal is to relieve symptoms and prevent complications, such as Barrett’s esophagus, which could lead to esophageal adenocarcinoma. Fortunately, Barrett’s esophagus is not common and adenocarcinoma is even rarer.

Medications The most common and effective medications for the treatment of GERD are H2 receptor blockers (e.g., Zantac and Tagamet), which partially block acid production, and proton pump inhibitors (e.g., Nexium and Prevacid), which almost completely block acid production (5). Both classes of medicines have two levels: over-the-counter and prescription strength. Here, I will focus on PPIs, for which more than 113 million prescriptions are written every year in the U.S. (6). PPIs include Nexium (esomeprazole), Prilosec (omeprazole), Protonix (pantoprazole) and Prevacid (lansoprazole). They have demonstrated efficacy for short-term use in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori-induced (bacteria overgrowth in the gut) peptic ulcers, GERD symptoms and complication prevention, and gastric ulcer prophylaxis associated with NSAID use (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.) as well as upper gastrointestinal bleeds. However, they are often used long-term as maintenance therapy for GERD. PPIs used to

be considered to have mild side-effects. Unfortunately, evidence is showing that this may not be true. Most of the data in the package inserts is based on short-term studies lasting weeks, not years. The landmark study supporting long-term use approval was only one year, not 10 years. Maintenance therapy usually continues over many years. Side effects that have occurred after years of use are increased risk of bone fractures and calcium malabsorption; Clostridium difficile, a bacterial infection in the intestines; potential B12 deficiencies; and weight gain (7).

Fracture risks There has been a debate about whether PPIs contribute to fracture risk. The Nurses’ Health Study, a prospective (forward-looking) study involving approximately 80,000 postmenopausal women, showed a 40 percent overall increased risk of hip fracture in long-term users (more than two years’ duration) compared to nonusers (8). Risk was especially high in women who also smoked or had a history of smoking, with a 50 percent increased risk. Those who never smoked did not experience significant increased fracture risk. The reason for the increased risk may be due partially to malabsorption of calcium, since stomach acid is needed to effectively metabolize calcium. In the Women’s Health Initiative, a prospective study that followed 130,000 postmenopausal women between the ages of 50 and 79, hip fracture risk did not increase among PPI users, but the risks for wrist, forearm and spine were significantly increased (9). The study duration was approximately eight years.

propriate in some of the disorders, with or without PPIs. Consult your physician before stopping PPIs since there may be rebound hyperacidity (high acid produced) if they are stopped abruptly.

Lifestyle modifications A number of modifications can improve GERD, such as raising the head of the bed about six inches, not eating prior to bedtime and obesity treatment, to name a few (12). In the same study already mentioned with smoking and salt, fiber and exercise both had the opposite effect, reducing the risk of GERD (5). This was a prospective (forward-looking) trial. The analysis by Journal Watch suggests that the fiber effect may be due to its ability to reduce nitric oxide production, a relaxant for the lower esophageal sphincter (13).

Obesity

In one study, obesity exacerbated GERD. What was interesting about the study is that researchers used manometry, which measures pressure, to show that obesity increases the pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter significantly (14). Intragastric (within the stomach) pressures were higher in both overweight and obese patients on inspiration and on expiration, compared to those with normal body mass index. This is yet another reason to lose weight.

Eating prior to bed — myth or reality?

Though it may be simple, it is one of the most powerful modifications we can make to avoid GERD. There was a study that showed a 700 percent increased risk of GERD for those who ate within three Bacterial infection hours of bedtime, compared to The FDA warned that pathose who ate four hours or more tients who use PPIs may be at prior to bedtime. increased risk of a bacterial inOf note, this is 10 times the infection called C. difficile. This is creased risk of the smoking effect a serious infection that occurs Simple lifestyle (15). Therefore, it is best to not eat in the intestines and requires right before bed and to avoid “midtreatment with antibiotics. Un- changes can make night snacks.” fortunately, it only responds to a big difference. Although, there are a number of a few antibiotics and that numways to treat GERD, the most comber is dwindling. prehensive have to do with modifiable risk facIn the FDA’s meta-analysis, 23 of 28 stud- tors. Drugs have their place in the arsenal of ies showed increased risk of infection. Patients choices, but lifestyle changes are the first and need to contact their physicians if they de- most effective approach in many instances. velop diarrhea when taking PPIs and the diarrhea doesn’t improve (10). References:

B12 deficiencies Suppressing hydrochloric acid produced in the stomach may result in malabsorption issues if turned off for long periods of time. In a study where PPIs were associated with B12 malabsorption, it usually took at least three years duration to cause this effect. B12 was not absorbed properly from food, but the PPIs did not affect B12 levels from supplementation (11). Therefore, if you are taking a PPI chronically, it is worth getting your B12 and methylmalonic acid (a metabolite of B12) levels checked and discussing possible supplementation with your physician if you have a deficiency. My recommendations would be to use PPIs short-term, except with careful monitoring by your physician. If you choose medications for GERD management, H2 blockers might be a better choice, since they only partially block acid. Lifestyle modifications may also be ap-

(1) Gut 2005;54(5):710. (2) Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 1996;25(1):75. (3) emedicinehealth.com. (4) Gut 2004 Dec.; 53:1730-1735. (5) Gastroenterology. 2008;135(4):1392. (6) JW Gen Med. Jun. 8, 2011. (7) World J Gastroenterol. 2009;15(38):4794–4798. (8) BMJ 2012;344:e372. (9) Arch Intern Med. 2010;170(9):765-771. (10) www.FDA.gov/ safety/medwatch/safetyinformation. (11) Linus Pauling Institute; lpi.oregonstate.edu. (12) Arch Intern Med. 2006;166:965-971. (13) JWatch Gastro. Feb. 16, 2005. (14) Gastroenterology 2006 Mar.; 130:639-49. (15) Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Dec.;100(12):2633-2636. Dr. Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management. For further information, visit www.medicalcompassmd.com or consult your personal physician.

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Of all the crustaceans and mollusks that go under the heading of seafood or shellfish, it seems that shrimp is the most popular. Shrimp cocktail, an American first-course staple served in a stemmed dish with a tangy sauce, has been around for as long as I can remember. Now it’s more popular as a trayed hors d’oeuvre. But there are myriad other preparations for this most versatile crustacean. Years ago, when I was a young cook and wanted to impress my dinner guests, I used to make Shrimp Newburg. Swimming in its creamy sherry sauce in a large (probably fake) scallop shell or ramekin, it was a really impressive starter or entrée. Italian cooks smother shrimp with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and a generous sprinkling of hot pepper to create fiery Shrimp Fra Diavolo. And for a quick, simple no-nonsense palate pleaser, grilled breaded shrimp served with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice becomes a real go-to dish for an hors d’oeuvre, appetizer or main dish.

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In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with the salt, dried red pepper flakes and oil. Transfer shrimp, oil and seasonings to a medium skillet; cook until pink, turn and cook one more minute. Remove with slotted spoon or fork and set aside to keep warm. To the same skillet, and remaining oil, add onion, tomatoes, wine, garlic and parsley. Cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is evaporated and sauce has thickened. Return shrimp to skillet, mix with sauce and cook over medium-low heat, just until heated through. Serve over a bed of linguine, spaghetti or fettuccine.

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YIELD: 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • One pound small shrimp, cleaned and deveined • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1½ teaspoons cayenne pepper • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 2 cups half-and-half • ½ cup sherry wine DIRECTIONS: In a medium skillet, sauté shrimp in two tablespoons of the butter; set aside to keep warm. In the same skillet melt remaining butter and combine with the flour, cayenne, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in the half-and-half; continue stirring until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened; add sherry and stir 30 seconds more. Add shrimp, stirring frequently, until they are heated through. Do not overcook. Serve with rice or angel hair pasta.

Grilled Breaded Shrimp YIELD: 4 servings of two skewers or 8 servings of one skewer. INGREDIENTS: • 8 twelve-inch wooden skewers, soaked in hot water for one hour • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil • 2 tablespoons unseasoned bread crumbs • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley • One clove garlic, minced • ½ teaspoon sea salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 40 large shrimp, peeled and deveined • Lemon or lime wedges DIRECTIONS: Preheat broiler or grill. Combine oil, bread crumbs parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Toss shrimp with mixture to coat. Place on soaked skewers, five shrimp to a skewer, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Grill 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown, rotating skewers after one or two minutes. Serve with lemon or lime wedges, salad and crispy potatoes.

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STAC’s new exhibit features professional illustrators The keyword here is diversity By EllEn BarcEl The Smithtown Township Arts Council’s Mill Pond House Gallery has a new exhibit opening on Jan. 21, The Fine Art of Illustration, which runs through Feb. 19. Twenty professional illustrators will have approximately four dozen illustrations on display. Noted Allison Cruz, executive director of STAC, “The exhibit features original artwork of fine artists who specialize in illustration. They created art in particular subjects for clients who published their artwork in books, catalogs, advertising media, gaming media, postal stamps and the list goes on and on.” There are many reasons for using illustrations rather than reproducing photos. One is to illustrate a theme or topic for which there are no photos, such as historical events. Another is for a situation that doesn’t exist yet, a future event or for fantasy. Illustrations can quickly and easily display an idea, sometimes much more effectively than a more complex photo. Illustrations can also include graphics such as maps, charts or logos (a real plus in advertising). The idea for the exhibit came from Cruz. “I try to organize artist gallery opportunities that are unique to this area and try to offer gallery visitors a well-rounded snapshot of contemporary art today. I have always admired illustration art,” she said. “There will be a diversity of John Bellotti Jr. styles, approaches and Mary Jo Ben-nun techniques … both Dan Burr traditional and digiTony capparelli tal.” Traditional media charles George in which these artists Esperanza work include oils, warobert Felker tercolors, charcoals, Eric Freeberg textiles, pen and ink anthony Freda and printmaking. Margaret Freed Cruz added, “PerStephen Gardner sonally I feel illustraSara Kahn tors sometimes get the Joel Iskowitz short end of the stick William low in the art world. The Jeff a. Menges art world does not like Margaret Minardi the commercialism of Doreen Minuto the illustration world. John nickle For me, a strong work anita rundles of art is a strong work Steven Tabbutt of art … no matter the chad Wallace Heidi younger purpose it was created for … it takes the same good skills and elements … lighting, form, composition, color etc. to create a fine piece of art for yourself if you are an artist as it does to create it for someone else … How dull our lives would be without these designs to help bring the written word to life!” Artist and exhibit contributor Joel Iskowitz said many works of the great masters were commissioned, such as “the Sistine Chapel and many of Rembrandt’s works. This is a great title for the show, ‘The Fine Art of Illustration,’ because I see no difference between the two,” he said. “It’s a false boundary. Both entities are the same when performed at the highest level … All artwork that serves a purpose, that conveys the story, that has content beyond the confines of the craft of art itself is artwork that will speak to people and last throughout time.”

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clockwise from top left, ‘Jackalope’ by Dan Burr; ‘The Tin Man’ by anthony Freda; ‘Mighty Mole and Super Soil’ by chad Wallace; and ‘re-animator with HP’ by Jeff a. Menges The artists in the exhibit have a wide variety of clients. Stephen Gardner has painted the covers for books, baseball cards and even movie posters. Iskowitz has done the artwork for over 2,000 stamps for some 60 separate nations, as well as illustrating children’s books. Anita Rundles, a 2013 graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, focuses on fashion and documentary drawing. Gardner, who was born in the UK, came to NYC because, “I primarily paint book covers and New York is where the work was, more work, better paid, and all of my favorite illustrators were Americans, Bernard Fuchs, Bob Peak and David Grove, to name but a few.” In NYC he became a baseball fan (the Yankees), “I would listen to the radio commentary and go to the day games that were so cheap back then. When I got the chance to do baseball paintings I kept at it, and certainly doing so many cards for Topps was a real joy. The movie poster was a real fun assignment,” as well. Gardner added, “The paintings in the show are all part of a personal body of work I’m creating for a possible book. The project started as course work whilst I was studying for my MFA at FIT. An Illustrated Guide to New York’s Historic Bars, is the theme.” Said Rundles, “I would say it’s difficult to break into the illustration world in general. It can be done for sure. … I’ve done some work here and there, for Dior and Versace doing events, but most of my drawings I’ve done on my own time for myself …” Rundles has also done several large-scale murals as well as public art. “The two biggest projects I’ve done were both for the interiors

of tech offices in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan … I recently did a small nonpermanent chalk mural on the 7th Avenue wall of my alma mater FIT, which is very public and still up at the moment, although eventually they will pressure wash the wall and it’ll be gone.” Rundles added, “One of the pieces included in the show is the artwork from one of the pages of a 56-page Jane Austen coloring book that I did for Abrams books last year. It was one of the best projects I’ve worked on so far in my illustration career and a great learning experience.” Robert Felker did work for CNN. “I worked at CNN.com for eight years (20002008) and it was at times quite exciting. September 11, 2001 would most certainly be the most memorable! The highlight of my career there was the work I did as lead designer for our 2008 Presidential Election site. We won some Webby awards for our Primaries coverage and some of the data visualization stuff we were doing then was pretty new and exciting. It was chaotic and stressful at times, and even though in many ways it was an amazing opportunity.” Felker moved on to work for Scripps Networks Interactive, headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee (“Where I was born”) and where he continues to work. In addition to working in oils, his favorite medium, he is also a collage artist. Iskowitz noted, “artwork done for reproduction in publishing is very democratic at heart. Philatelic and numismatic artwork is especially so because epic stories are told on these tiny ambassadors that move freely

amongst civilizations not bounded by time, borders or false categorical judgments.” One of the most meaningful stamps he designed was for the United Kingdom “honoring Kofi Annan, the first sub-Saharan, a Ghanan, to rise to the level of secretary general of the United Nations. It became the stamp for the month and year in the UK. The stamp designs that were the most fun were a series of stamps which portrayed a fantasized visit to New York City by Popeye the Sailor Man. I got to depict Popeye, Olive Oyl, Bluto, etc.” The juror for the exhibit was William Low, an award-winning painter, illustrator, author and educator, who has a reputation for using light, color and perspective and creating images those viewers find an immediate emotional connection with, who most recently designed the 2016 Forever Holiday Stamps for the U.S. Post Office. Some of these original works in the show will be for sale. In addition, some of the artists will have prints of their work. This is a chance to see not only the work of local artists but the tremendous diversity there is in art for illustration. The Mills Pond House is located at 660 Route 25A, St. James. The gallery is open Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. (closed holidays). A meet-the-artists reception, to which the public is invited, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. For further information, go to www.stacarts.org or call 631-862-6575. Image from STAC

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When Alan Inkles, director of the Staller Center for the Arts, moved from Brooklyn to Port Jefferson Station at the age of 11, the stage was being set for him to one day play an integral part in creating an impressive cultural and arts community right here on Long Island. After graduating from Comsewogue High School, he headed out to Los Angeles to play soccer and study acting. After discovering he wasn’t cut out for college sports, he seized the opportunity to concentrate on the craft of acting and honed his talents working on commercials and pilots. Fortunately, for Long Islanders, he soon returned to New York and enrolled at Stony Brook University, earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in theater arts. The founder of the Stony Brook Film Festival, his loyalty to the university has paid off for local residents who can attend high-quality shows just minutes away from their own homes. His success is a combination of meeting the needs of performers, being open to the opinions of audience members and appreciating his hard-working team, generous sponsors and the university’s supportive administration. Recently, while nursing the flu and screening movies for the upcoming annual film festival, the director, who has brought the likes of Ray Charles, Harry Belafonte, Patti LuPone and more to the center, took time to answer a few questions about his stellar career.

How long have you been the director of the Staller Center, and how did you get the job there? I injured my knee while performing in 1983, and I had just graduated from Stony Brook and had worked as a student for the Fine Arts Center [the original name of Staller Center] during my years. And, as I couldn’t perform with my injury for a while, I asked the director of the center, Terry Netter, if he could use a theater manager — which I had done as a student. He hired me and at least seven titles later and an International Theatre Festival that I created — what really kept me interested in the early years — and beginning to do all the programming in 1992, I took over as director upon Terry’s retirement in 1995. So, I guess officially I’ve been the director for 21 years.

You have a long history with Stony Brook University. What do you love about it? What don’t I love about Stony Brook University? I did my undergraduate and graduate studies here. Two of my three kids and my son-in-law graduated from here, and I’ve been here as an employee and student for almost 37 years. I’ve enjoyed working for three presidents and almost a dozen provosts — permanent and acting ones, have made numerous friends with faculty, staff over the years, and have the greatest staff anyone could dream of having — some of which have been with me for my entire time as director. I love the energy of the students, the challenges that a public university continues to 153374

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alan inkles with Broadway star Kelli O’Hara who performed at the Staller Center on Dec. 10 of last year. throw my way and the amazing ambiance of a continually growing and improving university. Stony Brook is about its amazing people, and I’ve been fortunate to be a member of this great collegial community for so long.

You’ve been credited with making the center what it is today. How did you go about that? I guess longevity allows that to work. My predecessor Terry Netter opened the Staller Center back in 1976, 1977. It was a different time. You know back in those days the center was really more for the university, supporting the music department, the theater department, which we still do, and they did a couple of ballets and orchestras. Early on when I started getting the itch, Terry asked to me to start programming. It was growing pains because I wanted to do more jazz and pop and children’s programs, because that’s what I saw we needed to do, because it was a different era. The arts centers of the 1960s and ’70s doing orchestras and ballets were great, and we continued to do them, but we needed to diversify. We needed to get broader. So, he really gave me a lot of leeway to go out and try to find these programs, and I liked the challenge.

What does it take to coordinate all the events the Staller Center presents during a year? A great team. I can go to a conference, and I come back, and yesterday while being home laying in a bed (recovering from the flu), call my team up and say we’re booking Peter Cincotti. And, within 24 hours, we got a press release, the website, an email, the machine ready on social media, my production team going through the rider knowing exactly what we need so that I was able to approve it because there’s certain needs we have to get for the show. All this happens in 24 hours. I’m not so sure Live Nation could even pull it off in 24 hours!

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From left, Alan Inkles, Lee Wilkof, Director, ‘No Pay, No Nudity’; Ryan Lacen and Anthony Baldino, co-directors of ‘The Dust Storm’; and actor Ralph Macchio at last year’s Stony Brook Film Festival. So it starts with a great team, the confidence that I have the support of my provost (we have a new one this year, Michael Bernstein, who is really great) and a president who basically said to me, the third one I have worked for, “You raise the money, you bring in the audience, you got carte blanche.”

Fortunately, over the years my contract administrator, my associate, Kent Marks, has taken on a good chunk of that. He’s great, and my staff have also helped prescreen a lot of the movies. In the early days, I admit I watched everything. In the first 15, 16 years of the festival I was watching all 400 to 600 films coming in and picking 40. In the last five years we have had over 3,000 films coming in each year.

What have been your favorite personal accomplishments since being director of the center? That’s an interesting question as I don’t think I’ve really given much thought to personal accomplishments. I’ve really always tried to focus on bringing quality programs in the arts to our faculty, staff, students and community over the years and always have tried to secure excellence and try to both entertain and enlighten our audiences and occasionally challenge them. Personally, I felt a great accomplishment in pulling off a 10-year run of a major International Theatre Festival early on in my career, and when I think back to my first trip to Sundance in 1999, and thinking about how little I knew about film festivals, I certainly am very proud of the fact that we have created a significant and lasting annual festival that grows every year in importance, quality and attendance. I’ve watched dozens of branded festivals in recent years dissolve as we gain strength.

What are your plans for the Staller Center’s future? I spent a great deal of time last weekend at the annual arts center/producer/ talent booking conference discussing with agents and artists and colleagues that we need to be creative, daring and also listen to our audience going forward. This digital era provides so much entertainment for people where they never need to leave their homes or their phones. We have to find ways through unique, different and exciting programs in the arts — theater, music, art and film — to take people away from their own arts centers —their 70-inch screen TVs. It means continuing to be relevant so that corporate and private individuals will support us so we can bring these exciting programs to our campus and community, continue to keep the prices reasonable and make them available to all. I can promise you, I will continue to search far and wide for these live programs and films and continue to ask before I book something, “Is this something my audience needs to see?” That line has replaced the line that used to be, “What do they want to see?” And, when I stop asking that question and feel I can’t lift that proverbial rock any higher to find that program, I’ll know it’s time to pass on the baton. Fortunately, I don’t see that time coming too soon, and I’m also so grateful that my staff seems to want to keep me around a bit longer as well!

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I would also be remiss if I didn’t beam about the Outreach & Education program my staff and I have built. With just an idea over a decade ago to significantly reach out to communities and young people on Long Island, we now provide hundreds of programs at Staller and in our communities and serve several thousands of individuals who may not have had the opportunity to partake in the arts with workshops, school/library performances and complimentary Staller tickets. This is, of course, important for the future of the arts, and I am very proud of this growing and important part of our operation.

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY Jan. 19

1907: The first film reviews appear in Variety magazine. 1937: Howard Hughes sets a transcontinental air record. He flies from Los Angeles to New York City in 7 hours, 28 minutes and 25 seconds. 2013: In Scottsdale, Ariz., the original Batmobile for the TV series “Batman” sells at auction for $4.6 million.

Jan. 20

1841: The island of Hong Kong is ceded to Great Britain. It returns to Chinese control in July 1997. 1885: The roller coaster is patented by L.A. Thompson. 1986: Britain and France announce their plans to build the Channel Tunnel.

Jan. 21

1846: The first issue of the Daily News, edited by Charles Dickens, is published. 1954: The Nautilus is launched in Groton, Conn. It is the first atomic-powered submarine. U.S. First Lady Mamie Eisenhower breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow. 1970: ABC-TV presents “The Johnny Cash Show” in prime time.

Jan. 22

1930: In New York, excavation begins for the Empire State Building. 1938: “Our Town,” by Thornton Wilder, is performed publicly for the first time, in Princeton. 1953: The Arthur Miller drama “The Crucible” opens on Broadway.

— COMPILED BY ERNESTINE FRANCO

Jan. 23

1845: The U.S. Congress decides all national elections will be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. 1849: English-born Elizabeth Blackwell becomes the first woman in America to receive a medical degree. 1977: The TV miniseries “Roots” begins airing on ABC. The show is based on the Alex Haley novel.

Jan. 24

1848: James W. Marshall discovers a gold nugget at Sutter’s Mill in northern California, which leads to the gold rush of 1849. 1922: Christian K. Nelson patents the Eskimo Pie. 1935: Krueger Brewing Company places the first canned beer on sale in Richmond, Virginia. 2003: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security begins operations.

Jan. 25

1533: England’s King Henry VIII secretly marries his second wife Anne Boleyn. Boleyn later gave birth to Elizabeth I. 1858: Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” is presented for the first time at the wedding of the daughter of Queen Victoria and the crown prince of Prussia. 1961: John F. Kennedy presents the first live presidential news conference from Washington, D.C. The event is broadcast on radio and television.

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Identifying caterpillars in the garden

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Often when I’ve gone out to pick some parsley, I’ve found some parsley caterpillars on the stems. The question always becomes: When finding a caterpillar, to remove or not to remove it from the plant? As a kid, I liked playing with the little brown fuzzy ones. As a kid, I also remember my father removing tomato hornworms. So, the question is: Which, to gardeners are beneficial and which should we remove? The two caterpillars that look the closest to me are the monarch butterfly caterpillar and the parsley caterpillar. Both feed on local plants and both turn into beautiful butterflies, a definite plus in my garden. The monarch obviously becomes the beautiful black and orange butterfly. Plant lots of butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) for its food, a native plant with beautiful orange flowers. Cultivars include white, purple and bicolor flowers in addition to the native orange. The parsley caterpillar turns into the beautiful blue and black eastern swallowtail. Since I grow a large pot of parsley each year, I’m more than willing to share a bit with this caterpillar. But, it can be a nuisance to professional parsley farmers. The black and brown wooly bear caterpillars (Pyrrharctia isabella) are funny. Picked up they roll up it a ball. It emerges from of its egg in the fall, freezes over winter and turns into a light brown and blackspotted tiger moth in spring. It feeds on a

whole variety of foliage. According to old lore, it’s a predictor of a harsh winter if the brown strip (not all have a pronounced strip) is wide, mild if it is narrow. I’ve read that there are even wooly bear festivals with weather prognostication (move over Holtsville Hal), crafts and races. Tomato hornworms are green with small black and white spots. Their heads are larger and they are attracted to tomatoes — a plant that they can devastate. They also like related plants like peppers, potatoes and eggplants, which are members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. The tomato hornworm moth emerges in late spring, just in time for the nice tender shoots of its host plants. Handpicking is the easiest way to get rid of them for the home gardener. When my father removed one, it was covered in white eggs — wasp eggs. He didn’t realize that the wasps would become a natural control to this pest (as it was its dinner) and quickly removed the hornworm with its eggs. For those into companion plantings, it is said that dill, basil or marigolds can be planted among your tomatoes to control these hornworms. Outside of the gypsy moth caterpillars (a real pest), you mainly see caterpillars alone or in groups of just a few. Make sure you identify each one before removing it from your plants. Ellen Barcel is a freelance writer and master gardener. To reach Cornell Cooperative Extension and its Master Gardener program, call 631-727-7850.

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Puppy love on Main Street

Hot diggity dog! Theatre Three does it again! By Michael Tessler There are few bonds greater than between a man and his dog, and sometimes there are few bonds stranger! Theatre Three begins the new year with the wonderfully clever off-Broadway comedy, “Sylvia,” written by A.R. Gurney. This light-hearted romp introduces us to Greg, a man midway into his midlife crisis. He’s had it all: a happy family, a stable corporate job, even a great apartment in the heart of Manhattan ... but now with an empty nest, retirement just around the bend and a fading flame of a marriage, he does what any sane person would do — he adopts a stray puppy from the park! Directed by Bradlee E. Bing, this performance offers more than laughs; it is a philosophical journey through the complexities of aging and relationships. One can’t help but become emotionally invested in Bing’s incredibly talented cast of actors. His production never wastes a beat. Even as dialogue happens on one side of the stage, Bing cleverly places subtle action on the other, giving way to a truly immersive performance. Peter Casdia, the stage manager, runs a tight and efficient shift backstage. steve ayle The show’s set, designed linda May by Randall Parsons, is Brittany lacey simple but very effective. Matt senese Alternating between an apartment, local park and Photos by Brian Hoerger, Theatre Three Productions Inc. office, you’ll easily keep track of where you above, from left, Brittany lacey as syliva and steve ayle as Greg; below, from left, Kate (linda May) and sylvia face off in a jealous rage in a are from location to location. Robert W. scene from ‘sylvia.’ Henderson Jr.’s lighting design is subtle but In one of my favorite exchanges, Kate quite efficacious. finds herself on the floor facing off with SylThis show’s quick-wit script and sublime via in jealous rage. The act of one woman cast doesn’t require the usual pomp and and one dog, going nose to nose over the afcircumstance when it comes to the show’s fection and love of their shared man is striklighting or set. Its simplicity is its strength, ingly comical and brilliantly performed. letting the audience dive head first into Brittany Lacey, the star of Theatre Three’s this character-centric performance. wonderful performance of “Legally Blonde,” Steve Ayle, who portrays Greg, is per- is back and is nothing short of a real (dog) fectly cast. His ability to transcend both treat! Her versatility as an actress shines as comedy and drama give him a unique abil- she takes on the show’s titular four-legged ity as a performer. Many actors on stage character, Sylvia, a bouncy, frisky poodle mix. tend to become victims of overacting, a Lacey wastes no time in establishing believdesperate need to evoke a reaction from the ability, capturing and personifying perfectly audience. Ayle, as testament to his ability as the internal dialogue of a dog. Her physicality actor, does just the opposite. His authentic during the show is tremendously funny and humor is a delight and is her dialogue is delivered so genuinely played that with refreshing gusto. you will in earnest be- [The show’s] simplicity Lacey’s profanitylieve him in all of his ac- is its strength, letting laced rant about cats tions. When watching his is perhaps the show’s performance you’ll find the audience dive head greatest sequence, saying yourself asking:“Why the first into this characterLast but certainly not least is the the theater remains a sanctuary for all what we’ve all felt about heck isn’t this guy on TV? cats at one time or an- show’s everyman (and woman) Matt Sen- those with a love of the arts. Oh, and the centric performance. He’s great!” other! Sylvia’s sensuous ese. Though I don’t want to spoil all the ushers are the best around! Theatre Three veteran All in all, “Sylvia” is a perfect way to romp with neighborhood fun, this multifaceted actor delivers huge Linda May plays Greg’s wife Kate, a witty dog Bowser gives way to some incred- laughs playing three separate supporting start the new year. Light, funny and enEnglish teacher who has dedicated her life ible comedic material. You’ll find yourself roles as both a man and a woman. For his dearing, this show’s short run doesn’t stop to educating underprivileged youth in the desperate for air during her barrel of fun explosively funny performance alone, go it from being big fun! works of William Shakespeare. With her performance. Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson see this show! children off at college, Kate delves into her Theatre Three’s Athena Hall is looking will present “Sylvia” on the Mainstage through When paired with her owner, Greg, you work, turning a new leaf in her profession- get the opportunity to see two incredibly more beautiful as ever. The cozy, elegant Feb. 4. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and al career. Things are turned upside down talented actors really delve into their craft. and historical theater is the perfect venue students, $20 ages 5 to 12. Children under 5 when her husband of several decades finds Their scenes together are some of the best in which to escape reality. Now offering not permitted. Wednesday matinee is $20. For himself with a rather unhealthy attachment in the show and really capture the unique accessibility with an elevator lift and a re- more information, call 631-928-9100 or visit to his new dog, the eponymous Sylvia. furbished wheelchair-friendly bathroom, www.theatrethree.com. love between a man and his dog.

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Thursday 19 Lunch & Learn

The Huntington Historical Society will present a Lunch & Learn event, “Long Island’s Jewish Heritage,” at Black & Blue Restaurant, 65 Wall St., Huntington at noon. Guest speaker will be Rhoda Miller. $50, $45 members includes a gourmet three-course meal. Reservations required by calling 427-7045, ext. 404.

Book signing

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome author Mary Ann Dratch who will be speaking and signing copies of her new book, “A Journey Through Time,” at 7 p.m. Questions? Call 271-1442.

...and dates Jan. 19 to Jan. 26, 2017

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will host a Chamber Music concert by North Shore Pro Musica in the Carriage Museum’s Gillespie Room at 5 p.m. The performance will feature new music for oboe, soprano and piano by Peter Child. Tickets are $20 per person, $18 members and are available at the door. Call 751-0066 or visit www.northshorepromusica.org for further information.

What's in the news?

Join moderator John Merenda for a discussion of current events at Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Free and open to all. Call 928-1212 to register.

Monday 23 Shed the Meds

Third Friday at the Reboli

Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will host a Shed the Meds event by the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Vincent R. O’Leary Community Room. Properly dispose of your unused medication and covered hypodermic needles, no questions asked. Open to all. No registration required. For more information, call 941-4080.

The Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook will present Third Friday at the Reboli from 5 to 7 p.m. Hosted by Doug Reina, the evening will feature an interview with noted Huntington painter and C. W. Post professor emeritus of art Stan Brodsky. Refreshments will be served. Free to the public and no reservations are required. For more information, visit www. ReboliCenter.org or call 751-7707.

TVHS Lecture series

Paint Night

An evening with Catie Curtis

The Northport Arts Coalition will present an evening with Catie Curtis at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport at 7:30 p.m. with an open mic sign-up at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance at www.northportarts.org, $20 at the door. For more information, call 663-3038.

Jazz After Hours

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will host Jazz After Hours from 10 p.m. to midnight. Hosted by Pete and L.A., the evening will feature the Jared Pauley Trio. Tickets are $15, $10 members and students. For further information, call 423-7611 or visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Port Jefferson Free Library, 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson will welcome historian and author Bill Bleyer from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Bleyer will discuss his latest book, "Sagamore Hill: Theodore Roosevelt's Summer White House." Free and open to all. To register, call 473-0022.

Chamber Music concert

Friday 20

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will present Celebrating Sinatra … Swing That Music with singer, saxophonist and entertainer, Danny Bacher, trumpeter Tom Manuel and 11-piece Jazz Loft Big Band today at 7 p.m. ($40 per person includes wine and light refreshments), and Jan. 21 and 22 at 2 p.m. ($35 per person). Reservations are required by calling 689-5888.

Author Talk

The seven-member Long Island ensemble, The 60s Invasion, will perform in concert at Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook at 2 p.m. Performance will include the classic hits “Midnight Confessions” by the Grassroots, “Da Doo Ron Ron” by the Crystals and “People Got to Be Free” by the Young Rascals. Free and open to all. For more information, call 588-5024.

The Folk Music Society of Huntington will welcome The Guthrie Brothers in concert at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. The group will perform the songs of Simon & Garfunkel including "Homeward Bound," "Mrs. Robinson" and "Scarborough Fair" along with a few of their own. Preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, $10 members at the door. For further information, visit www.fmsh.org or call 423-7611.

Celebrating Sinatra

North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham will welcome bluegrass band Buddy Merriam and Back Roads in concert at 2 p.m. Free and all are welcome. Questions? Call 929-4488.

The 60s Invasion in concert

A Simon & Garfunkel Experience

The Smithtown Historical Society will host a Paint Night at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. BYOB. Admission is $45, $40 members. For more information or to register, call 265-6768.

Buddy Merriam in concert

CELEBRATING OL' BLUE EYES Join Danny Bacher, Tom Manuel and the Jazz Loft Big Band in a tribute to Frank Sinatra at the WMHO's Educational & Cultural Center in Stony Brook on Jan. 20. Photo from WMHO

Friday Night Face Off

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will host Friday Night Face Off, Long Island’s longest running Improv Comedy Show, on the Second Stage from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. $15 per person. Cash only. For ages 16 and up. Call 928-9100.

Saturday 21 Celebrating Sinatra See Jan. 20 listing.

Shed the Meds

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station will host a Shed the Meds event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop off any unused prescriptions to be safely discarded. No questions asked and no personal information required. Open to all. Call 928-1212 for details.

Nite at the Races

VFW Post 4927, 31 Horseblock Road, Centereach will host a Nite at the Races and Spaghetti Dinner at 5:45 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m., first race at 7:15 p.m. $20 admission in

advance, $25 at the door includes a spaghetti and meatball dinner, first beer, wine or soda. For tickets, please call 585-7390.

‘Love Boat’ Dinner/Dance

The Fr. Thomas A. Judge Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes will host “The Love Boat” Dinner/Dance featuring JB Music at St. Anthony of Padua Parish Hall, 1025 5th Ave., East Northport from 7 to 11 p.m. (Snow date is Jan. 22 from 6 to 10 p.m.) Donation for this charitable fundraiser is $35 per person and includes a show, dinner, beer, wine, soda, coffee and dessert. To order tickets, call Theresa at 379-2655. No tickets will be sold at the door.

The Best of Broadway and more

Five Towns College Performing Arts Center, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills will present The Best of Broadway and More Benefit Show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. To order, call 656-2148.

Sunday 22 Celebrating Sinatra See Jan. 20 listing.

The Three Village Historical Society will present a slide show of the 2016 Candlelight House Tour with speaker Bev Tyler at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. For further information, call 751-3730.

Tuesday 24 Adult coloring class

Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn holds an adult coloring class every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Kitchen Meeting Room. All are welcome. Registration is not required. Call 757-4200.

Needleworkers meeting

The Suffolk County Chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America will hold its monthly meeting at Half Hollow Hills Community Library, 55 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills at 7 p.m. All levels welcome. No charge to attend first meeting. For further information, call 423-3738.

Book signing

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome author William P. Tucker who will be speaking and signing copies of his new book, “The Inheritance,” at 7 p.m. Call 2711442 for additional information.

* All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

AFTERNOO Catch a scre

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Wednesday 25 Int'l and Israeli folk dancing

RJO Intermediate School, 99 Old Dock Road, Kings Park will host an evening of Israeli and international folk dancing every Wednesday (when school is in session) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All levels, no partner needed. Cost is $9 per person. For more information, call Linda at 269-6894.

New York Circle Round Table

The Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket will host a New York Circle Round Table, fostering understanding through dialectic, at 7:30 p.m. Your participation is encouraged through the suggested reading ahead of the meeting. During the discussion, participants hash out the specifics of the reading and discuss its greater implications. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. $3 donation requested. For further information, visit www.NewYorkCircle.org.

Thursday 26 Green Roof workshop

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School and Port Jefferson Middle School, 350 Old Post Road, Port Jefferson will host a free Green Roof workshop at 3:30 p.m. Learn about the benefits, designs and installation of green roofs. No registration necessary. Questions? Call Stacy at 756-9530, ext. 202.

Book signing

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome Newsday reporter and author Edward Hershey who will be speaking and signing copies of his new memoir, “The Scorekeeper,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Theater 'Broadway Showstoppers'

The Star Playhouse at Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack will present a production of the musical revue “Broadway Showstoppers” on Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 22 and 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 adults, $18 seniors and students. To order, call 462-9800, ext. 136 or visit www.starplayhouse.com.

‘Sylvia’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will bring the howlingly comic valentine "Sylvia" by A.R. Gurney to its Mainstage through Feb. 4. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘The Full Monty’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present the 10-time Tony Award nominee "The Full Monty" from Jan. 19 to March 5. Tickets range from $71 to $76. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Peter and the Starcatcher’

Through Feb. 25 the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present the hilarious comedy "Peter and the Starcatcher," about how Peter became Pan. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors, $20 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www. smithtownpac.org.

'Running Scared, Running Free'

Back by popular demand, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization's Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will present a production of "Running Scared, Running Free ... Escape to the Promised Land" on selected dates between Feb. 1 and 28 with performances at 10 a.m. and noon. Tickets, by reservation, are $12 per adult; $12 per student (up to 35 students); $8 per student (over 35 students). To order, call 689-5888 or 751-7744. For more information, visit www.wmho.org.

'Respect'

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will bring "Respect: A Musical Journey of Women" by Dorothy Marcic to its Mainstage from Feb. 25 to March 25. Featuring music by Reddy, Wynette, Gershwin, Rodgers, Hart, Sedaka and many more. Tickets are $35 adults, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

'Mill Fire'

The Ammerman campus of Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden will present a production of "Mill Fire" by Sally Nemeth on March 9, 10, 11, 23, 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. and March 11, 12, 25, and 26 at 2 p.m. at Theatre 119 in the Islip Arts Building. Contains mature content. General admission is $12, students 16 years old or younger is $10. For more information call 451-4163.

'It Shoulda Been You'

Plays, featuring seven original productions, on the Second Stage from March 11 to April 1. Tickets are $18. Call 928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com to order.

'Carmen'/ 'Romeo & Juliet'

The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will welcome the Russian National Ballet Theatre to the Main Stage on March 11 at 8 p.m. Enjoy two classic stories, "Carmen" and "Romeo & Juliet" in one spectacular evening. Tickets are $48. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www. stallercenter.com.

'Jekyll & Hyde'

From March 16 to April 30, the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will bring the mesmerizing musical "Jekyll & Hyde" to its Main Stage. Tickets range from $71 to $76. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

‘Death of a Salesman’

The Star Playhouse at Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack will present Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” on March 18 and April 1 at 8 p.m. and March 19, 26 and April 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 adults, $18 seniors and students. To order, call 462-9800, ext. 136 or visit www.starplayhouse.com.

Film ‘Some Like It Hot’

Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon return to the big screen in "Some Like It Hot" at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12, $7 members. For more information, call 423-7611.

‘Love & Friendship’

As part of its Friday Afternoon Matinee series, Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will screen “Love & Friendship” starring Kate Beckinsale on Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. Rated PG. Free and open to all. For further information, call 941-4080.

The Uncondemned'

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will present a special screening of "The Uncondemned" on Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. In English, French and Kinyarwanda. Director Michele Mitchell will appear in person. Tickets are $15, $10 members includes reception. Call 423-7611.

‘The Innocents’

Half Hollow Hills Community Library, 510 Sweet Hollow Road, Melville will screen “The Innocents” on Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. as part of its Art House Film Discussion series with librarian Chris Garland. Rated PG-13. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Call 421-4535 for more information.

'Emily and Tim'

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "Emily and Tim" on Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. with Director Eric Weber in person. Tickets are $15, $10 members; includes reception. Call 423-7611.

Farmers markets Huntington Station Jack Abrams STEM School, 155 Lowndes Ave., Huntington Station will host a winter farmers market on Jan. 22, Feb. 5 and 19 and March 5 and 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring fresh regional produce and artisanal foods. For more information, visit www.longislandfarmersmarkets.com.

Port Jefferson The Village of Port Jefferson will host a winter farmers market at the Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson every Sunday on the third floor from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through May. Find local organic produce, honey, bread and baked goods, international specialties and much more. Over 20 vendors. Free admission. Call Melissa at 516-551-8461 for further information.

Vendors Wanted

From March 11 to April 15 the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will introduce a new musical comedy to the Main Stage, "It Shoulda Been You," with book and lyrics by Brian Hargrave and music by Barbara Anselini. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors, $20 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘The Magnificent Seven’

▶ The Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills seeks merchandise vendors for its 2nd annual Welcome Spring Art and Craft Fair on March 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deadline is March 10. Call 4625400 for details.

'Rock 'N Roll High School'

Festival of One-Act Plays

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen the 1979 cult classic "Rock 'N Roll High School" on Jan. 21 at 10 p.m. Tickets are $6, $5 members. Call 423-7611.

▶ The Smithtown Historical Society, 2309 E. Main St., Smithtown is seeking merchandise vendors for its Gourmet Food and Handmade Market on Feb. 4, March 4 and April 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 335-0653.

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present its 20th annual Festival of One-Act

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will screen “The Magnificent Seven” on Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Free and open to all. Questions? Call 261-6930.

▶ Sachem High School North, 212 Smith Road, Ronkonkoma is seeking merchandise and food vendors for its Kiss Away Cancer Craft Fair, a Valentine’s Day-themed craft fair to raise money for breast cancer research, on Feb. 4 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Deadline is Jan. 25. Call 834-9597 for additional information. ▶ The Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills is seeking merchandise vendors for its 50th annual Art in the Park Fine Art & Craft Fair on June 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deadline to apply is May 18. Call 462-5400 for further information.

AFTERNOON MATINEE Catch a screening of Whit Stillman's 'Love & Friendship' based on Jane Austen's 'Lady Susan,' at the Emma Clark Library on Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. Image courtesy of Roadside Attractions

CALENDAR DEADLINE is Wednesday at noon, one week before publication. Items may be mailed to: Times Beacon Record Newspapers, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733. Email your information about community events to leisure@ tbrnewspapers.com. Calendar listings are for not-for-profit organizations (nonsectarian, nonpartisan events) only, on a space-available basis. Please include a phone number that can be printed.

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Deciding where to live as you approach retirement By Cathy Deangelo What with the baby boomer generation aging, more people than ever are reconsidering many factors in their lifestyle ... and one of the most important is deciding where to live. We all age and deciding whether and/or where to move when it’s time to downsize is a process that requires thought and planning. Finding the right retirement community or next step is about asking the right questions. That process starts with a careful consideration of your individual needs and desires. While this exercise can present its challenges, it can also be exciting to imagine a new phase of life that isn’t dictated by a work schedule and an alarm clock. The best time to begin planning and discuss with your spouse and/or family members is while you’re still working. It takes time to figure out where you’ll want to be. There are many options out there. The more you learn about what’s available and what each has to offer, the easier your decision will be. You don’t want to be pressed to make a choice when you unexpectedly have a need. For starters, the following are 10 questions to consider: What kind of retirement lifestyle do I envision? What is my budget? What is my current health status? What do I want to continue to do/what do I not want to do? What will I not be able to do? What kinds of activities inter-

there are many retirement options out there. Which one is right for you? est me? Where do I want to be -— near family, in my familiar community? City, country, suburbs? What kind of people do I want to be with? What amenities would I like? How much space do I need? It’s important to be realistic with your answers. For example, if you have health issues now, it’s highly likely that you’re going to have more in 10 years. You have to be honest about the barriers to things you

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want to do now, and how will you manage those challenges later in life. Look around the house and ask what do I want ... and what can I do without? If you’re considering buying a retirement home, look beyond the real estate to the services that come with it or are nearby, as these services will be important down the road. For example, a 55-plus community that suits your lifestyle at age 60 or 65 may

not have the services to support you after age 75 or 80. You’ll want to have access to a range of activities and an easy way to get to them, convenient shopping and health services, as well as have other support systems in place. Popular options include lifecare retirement communities like Jefferson’s Ferry that enable residents to age in place, with independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities available at one site; assisted living facilities that offer rooms and apartments; independent living senior living communities; condominiums and shared space with family members, to name a few. Most of us need people to thrive. And not just those to assist us with things we’re no longer able to do, but to engage our interests and be our friends and companions. Having more time to do the things you like and enjoy the company of old and new friends and family is a wonderful gift. The best retirement plan takes into consideration each individual’s specific needs and preferences. Considering these factors ahead of time will make the decision that much less overwhelming. Take the step ... and create that plan! Cathy DeAngelo is the director of sales and marketing at Jefferson’s Ferry Lifecare Retirement Community in South Setauket.

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Religious ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

STONY BROOK CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Connecting to God, Each Other and the World

400 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket (631) 689–1127 • Fax (631) 689–1215

www.stonybrookchristian.com Pastor Troy Reid Weekly Schedule Sunday Worship w/nursery 10 am Kidmo Children’s Church • Ignited Youth Fellowship and Food Always to Follow Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7 pm Thursday Morning Bible Study w/Coffee & Bagels: 10 am Friday Night Experience “FNX” for Pre K-Middle School: 6:30 pm Ignite Youth Ministry: 7:30 pm Check out our website for other events and times

BYZANTINE CATHOLIC RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayflower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org Father Tyler A. Strand, Administrator, Joseph S. Durko, Cantor Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 11:15 am Holy Days: See website or phone for information Sunday School Sundays at 9:15 am Adult Faith Formation/Bible Study: Mondays at 7:00 pm. PrayerAnon Prayer Group for substance addictions, Wednesdays at 7 pm A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. GERARD MAJELLA 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station (631) 473–2900 • Fax (631) 473–0015

www.stgmajella.org All are Welcome to Begin Again. Come Pray With Us. Rev. Jerry DiSpigno, Pastor Oﬃce of Christian Formation • 928–2550 We celebrate Eucharist Saturday evening 5 pm, Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 am Weekday Mass Monday–Friday 9 am We celebrate Baptism Third weekend of each month during any of our weekend Masses We celebrate Marriage Arrangements can be made at the church with our Pastor or Deacon We celebrate Reconciliation Confession is celebrated on Saturdays from 4–5 pm We celebrate You! Visit Our Thrift Shop Mon. – Fri. 10 am–4 pm + Sat. 10 am–2 pm

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777 (631) 473-0165 • Fax (631) 331-8094

www.www.infantjesus.org Reverend Patrick M. Riegger, Pastor Associates: Rev. Francis Lasrado & Rev. Rolando Ticllasuca To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the Rectory Confessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15 pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: (631) 928-0447 • Parish Outreach: (631) 331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9 am in the Church, 12 pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 5:15 pm in the Chapel* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital Religious Education: (631) 928-0447 Parish Outreach: (631) 331-6145

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CATHOLIC

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone/Fax: (631) 941–4141

Mission Statement: In faith we come together to celebrate the Eucharist as a Parish Family; and as a Catholic community of faith, we are sent to be Christ to the world around us. Rev. James-Patrick Mannion, Pastor Rev. Gerald Cestare, Associate Pastor Rev. Jon Fitzgerald, In Residence Weekday Masses: Monday – Saturday 8:00 am Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00am, 9:30 am (family), 11:30 am (choir), 6:00 pm (Youth) Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Baptisms: Sundays at 1:30 pm (except during Lent) Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm or by appointment Anointing Of The Sick: by request Holy Matrimony: contact the office at least 9 months before desired date

CONGREGATIONAL MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • (631) 473–1582 www.mtsinaichurchli.org

“No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here” Worship hour is 8:30 am and 10 am Sunday School and Childcare oﬀered at 10:00 am open to all children (infants to 8th grade). The last Sunday of every month is our Welcome Sunday Service. This service has been intentionally designed to include persons of diﬀering abilities from local group homes. We are an Open and Affirming Congregation.

CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROSSOVER CHRISTIAN CHURCH Finding Faith As A Way of Life

Meeting at the Heritage Community Center 633 Mt. Sinai Coram Rd., Mt. Sinai (631)734-0204

www.crossoverchristianchurch.com Pastor Lesaya Kelly Weekly Schedule: Sunday Worship w/Children’s Church 9:30 - 11am We oﬀer weekly small groups and monthly meetings for men and women. We exist to love God with everything we have. We are a small, vibrant community reaching out to our world with love in action.

EPISCOPAL

ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond

Main Street, Stony Brook • (631) 751–0034

www.allsouls–stonybrook.org • allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Please come and welcome our new Priest: The Rev. Farrell D. Graves, Ph.D., Vicar Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am Religious instruction for children follows the 9:30 am Service This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

EPISCOPAL

CAROLINE CHURCH OF BROOKHAVEN The Rev. Cn. Dr. Richard D. Visconti, Rector

1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net Parish Office email: office@carolinechurch.net (631) 941–4245

Sunday Services: 8 am, 9:30 am and 11:15 am Church School/Child Care at 9:30 am Church School classes now forming. Call 631-941-4245 for registration. Weekday holy Eucharist’s: Thursday 12 pm and First Friday of the month 7:30 pm (rotating: call Parish Oﬃce for location) Youth, Music and Service Programs oﬀered. Let God walk with you as part of our family–friendly community.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson (631) 473–0273 email: ccoffice@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org

Father Anthony DiLorenzo: Priest–In–Charge Sunday Services 8 am & 10 am Sunday Eucharist: 8 am and 10 am/Wednesday 10 in our chapel Sunday School and Nursery Registration for Sunday School starting Sunday after the 10 am Eucharist Our ministries: Welcome Inn on Mondays at 5:45 pm AA meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm/Prayer Group on Wednesdays at 10:30 am/Bible Study on Thursdays at 10 am. It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

EVANGELICAL THREE VILLAGE CHURCH Knowing Christ...Making Him Known

322 Route 25A, East Setauket • (631) 941–3670 www.3vc.org

Lead Pastor Josh Moody Sunday Worship Schedule 9:15 am:Worship Service Sunday School (Pre–K – Adult), Nursery 10:30 am: Bagel/Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am: Worship, Nursery, Pre–K, Cornerstone Kids (Gr. K–4) We offer weekly Teen Programs, Small Groups, Women’s Bible Studies (day & evening) & Men’s Bible Study Faith Nursery School for ages 3 & 4 Join us as we celebrate 55 years of proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ!

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson 11777 Tel: 631-473-0894 • Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org • goc.assumption@gmail.com

Rev. Demetrios N. Calogredes, Protopresbyter Sunday Services Orthros 8:30 am - Devine Liturgy 10 am Services conducted in both Greek & English* Books available to follow in English* Sunday Catechism School, 10:15 am - 11:15 am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 pm - 8 pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups* Thrift Store* Banquet Hall available for Rental* For information please call Church ofﬁce*

To be listed in the Religious Directory, please call 631–751–7663

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Religious JEWISH

LUTHERAN–ELCA

CHABAD AT STONY BROOK

“Judaism with a smile” Future site: East side of Nicolls Rd, North of Rte 347 –Next to Fire Dept. Current location: 821 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove (631) 585–0521 • (800) My–Torah • www.ChabadSB.com

Rabbi Chaim & Rivkie Grossbaum Rabbi Motti & Chaya Grossbaum Rabbi Sholom B. & Chanie Cohen Membership Free •Weekday, Shabbat & Holiday Services Highly acclaimed Torah Tots Preschool • Afternoon Hebrew School Camp Gan Israel • Judaica Publishing Department • Lectures and Seminars • Living Legacy Holiday Programs Jewish Learning Institute Friendship Circle for Special Needs Children • The CTeen Network N’shei Chabad Women’s Club • Cyberspace Library www.ChabadSB.com Chabad at Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH

RABBI DR. MORDECAI AND MARILYN GOLSHEVSKY RABBI SAM AND REBECA GOLSHEVSKY

“THE ETERNAL FLAME-THE ETERNAL LIGHT” Weekly Channel #20 at 10 am Shabbat Morning Services 9 am. Free Membership. No building fund. Free Hebrew School. Bar/Bat Mitzvah Shabbat and Holiday Services followed by hot buffet. Adult Education Institute. Women’s Education Group-Internationally prominent Lecturers and Women’s Torah Class. Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Kaballah Classes. Jewish Holiday Institute. Tutorials for all ages. Put Meaning in Your Life 631-698-3939 Member, National Council of Young Israel All welcome regardless of knowledge or observance level.

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station (631) 928–3737 www.NorthShoreJewishCenter.org Rabbi Aaron Benson

1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook • (631) 751–8518 www.tisbny.org

LUTHERAN–LCMS

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH Messiah Preschool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, East Setauket www.messiahny.com (631) 751–1775

Rev. Charles Bell, Pastor We welcome all to join us for worship & fellowship Sunday Worship Services 8:15 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am Sunday School at 9:30 am We have a NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care

BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 33 Christian Ave/ PO2117 E. Setauket NY 11733 (631) 941–3581 Rev. Gregory L. Leonard–Pastor

Sunday Worship 10:30 am Adult Sunday School 9:30 am Lectionary Reading and Prayer Wed. 12 noon Gospel Choir Tues. 8 pm Praise Choir and Youth Choir 3rd and 4th Fri. 6:30 pm

COMMACK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 486 Townline Road, Commack Church Office: (631)499–7310 Fax: (631) 858–0596 www.commack–umc.org • mail@commack–umc.org Rev. Linda Bates–Stepe, Pastor

METHODIST SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 160 Main Street, Corner of 25A and Main Street East Setauket • (631) 941–4167

Rev. Steven kim, Pastor

www.setauketumc.org • SUMCNY@aol.com Sunday Worship Service & Church School 10 am Holy Communion 1st Sunday of Month Mary & Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) monthly on 2nd Tuesday at 1pm Community Bible Study “Invitation to John” Beginning on February 7th, from 10:30am to 11:30am, Rev. Steven Kim of Setauket UMC will be opening a Community Bible Study in the conference room of Gold Coast Bank, East Setauket. The textbook is “Invitation to John” ($15 per copy). Gold Coast Bank is located at 690 Route 25A Setauket, NY 11733. If you want to join, please contact Rev. Steven Kim at (203) 721–5423 or by email at kyj0910@gmail.com

STONY BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST

216 Christian Ave., Stony Brook, 11790 Church Office: 631-751-0574 stonybrookcommunitychurch@gmail.com www.stonybrookcommunitychurch.org Rev. chuck Van Houten, Pastor Connecting people to God, purpose and each other Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am

Renewing, Restoring, Reviving for the 21st Century!

PRESBYTERIAN

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green (631) 941-4271

Making God’s community livable for all since 1660!! www.setauketpresbyterian.org Email: setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net

Rev. Mary, Barrett Speers, pastor Rev. Dr. Craig Malbon, Visiting Minister

Join us Sundays in worship at 9:30 am Church School (PreK-6th Grade) at 9:45 am Adult Christian Education Classes and Service Opportunities Outreach Ministries: Open Door Exchange Ministry: Furnishing homes...Finding hope www.opendoorexchange.org Welcome Inn Soup Kitchen Prep Site: volunteerwelcomeinn@gmail.org All are welcome to join this vibrant community of worship, music (voice and bell choirs), mission (local, national and international), and fellowship. Call the church office or visit our website for current information on church activities. SPC is a More Light Presbyterian Church and part of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians working toward a church as generous and just as God’s grace.

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Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm and Saturday 10 am Religious School • Monthly Family Service • Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups • Senior Club • Adult Education Sisterhood • Brotherhood • Book Club-more

Rev. Paul A. Downing, Pastor email: pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com • pastor’s cell: 347–423–3623 church website: wwwStPaulsLCPJS.org Services: Sundays-8:30 and 10:30 am-Holy Communion Bibles and Bagels 9:30 am Sunday School during 10:30 service Wednesday evening 7:30 pm-Holy Communion Friday Morning-Power of Prayer Hour 10:30 am

METHODIST

Cantor Daniel Kramer, Rabbi Emeritus Howard Hoffman Executive Director Marcie Platkin Services: Daily morning and evening minyan Friday at 8 pm; Saturday 8:45 am and one hour before sundown • Tot Shabbat Family Kehillah • Sisterhood • Men’s Club • Seniors Club • Youth Group Award–winning Religious School • Teen Community Service Program Nursery School • Mommy and Me • Preschool Summer Program Continuing Ed • Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Judaica Shop Thrift Shop • Kosher Catering Panel We warmly welcome you to our Jewish home. Come worship, study and enjoy being Jewish with our caring NSJC family. Member United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

Rabbi Sharon L. Sobel Cantor Carol Chesler Rabbi Emeritus Stephen A. Karol Rabbi Emeritus Adam D. Fisher Cantor Emeritus Michael F. Trachtenberg

46 Dare Road, Selden (631)732-2511 Emergency number (516) 848-5386

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station (631) 473–2236

Coram Jewish Center 981 Old Town Rd., Coram • (631) 698–3939 YIC.org-YoungIsraelofCoram@gmail.com

A warm and caring intergenerational community dedicated to learning, prayer, social action, and friendship. Member Union for Reform Judaism

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH SAND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

Rev. Dr. Richard O. Hill, Pastor email: hopelutheran@msn.com • website: www.hopeluth.com Holy Communion is celebrated every week Saturdays 5 pm and Sundays at 8 am, 9:30 am and 11 am

YOUNG ISRAEL OF CORAM

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

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theater review

‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ lets your imagination fly

By Heidi Sutton

We’re all familiar with J.M. Barrie’s beloved story of “Peter Pan” about the wonderful adventures of a young boy who can fly and never grows up. The bedtime story filled our dreams with fairies, pirates, Indians, mermaids and who can forget Nana, the Darling’s St. Bernard. Many of us remember Disney’s 1953 animated version with great fondness. But have you ever wondered how Peter Pan came to fly, why he lives on Neverland, how Captain Hook really lost his hand, how the crocodile came to swallow a clock and why he’s so big? Have you puzzled over where Wendy’s brother John got that top hat, why Peter and Captain Hook are bitter enemies and why Peter Pan came to visit the Darling family in London in the first place? “Peter and the Starcatcher,” which opened last Saturday Louis Brady at the Smithtown Ceneugene dailey ter for the Performemma Geer ing Arts, answers all david Gow these burning quesRick Grossman tions and more. Billed Jordan Hue as a prequel to “Peter Bob Kaplan Pan,” the Tony awardAndrew Murano winning musical writMichael newman ten by Rick Elice and Ryan nolin based on the children’s Matt Paredi novel “Peter and the david Reyes Starcatchers” by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, catches up with Peter right before he becomes Pan. Best suited for ages 10 and above, the hilarious, yet sometimes confusing, production invites the audience into an imaginary world where ropes represent walls, people stand in for squeaky doors and pirates fight with plungers and broom handles instead of swords. Ken Washington brilliantly directs a multitalented 12-member cast, each play-

The cast

Photos by Justin Albinder

Above, from left, Matt Paredi, Louis Brady, emma Geer and david Gow; right, Ryan nolin as Black Stache and Rick Grossman as Smee in a scene from ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ ing multiple roles (over 100) throughout the show with boundless energy and harmony, effectively moving from one character and stage position to another to tell the story. On orders of the Queen, two ships, The Neverland and The Wasp and their crews are bound for the Kingdom of Rundoon, each carrying identical trunks — one containing precious “star stuff” and the other filled with sand to distract pirates. Joining the crews on their mission is 13-year-old Molly Aster (the future Mrs. Darling) who is studying to be a “starcatcher” under the direction of her father, Lord Leonard Aster, and three young orphan boys — Peter, Ted and Prentiss — who are to be sold into slavery. When The Wasp turns out to be a pirate ship led by a pre-Hook Black Stache, Molly’s father is captured, leaving Molly

and Peter to make sure the pirates never get their hands on the treasure, which has magical powers. David Gow is terrific as Peter the orphan who, with a little nurturing from Molly (played by the wonderful Emma Geer) comes out of his shell and saves the day. Peter’s friends, Ted and Prentiss (Louis Brady and Matt Paredi,) compliment each other perfectly; one obsessed with being the leader and the other with food, especially pork. While the entire cast delivers top-notch performances, it is Ryan Nolin, as Black Stache, who steals the show with his flamboyant and over-the-top performance in every scene, made possible only by his sidekick Smee, played by Rick Grossman. When he loses his hand, Black Stache asks Smee, “What do I do now?” “I’m stumped sir,” is the reply. Special mention should

Religious UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

380 Nicolls Road • between Rte 347 & Rte 25A (631) 751–0297 • www.uufsb.org • oﬃce@uufsb.org

Rev. Margaret H. Allen (minister@uufsb.org) Sunday Service: 10:30 am

Religious Education at UUFSB: Unitarian Universalism accepts wisdom from many sources and oﬀers non-dogmatic religious education for children from 3-18 to foster ethical and spiritual development and knowledge of world religions. Classes Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. Childcare for little ones under three. Senior High Youth Group meetings Sunday evenings. Registration is ongoing. For more information: dre@uufsb.org.

be made of Jordan Hue’s spirited performance in the role of Fighting Prawn, leader of the Mollusk tribe. Washington perhaps describes the show best in his director’s notes: ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ … begins with a mob of actors center stage, a community waiting to happen, and we end with those same people, back with a purpose … we know it’s the beginning of something. It is that collective strength and community purpose that I hope you’ll remember. It’s what this play is all about, but it’s also what all theatre is, why we love it and need it so.” The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present “Peter and the Starcatcher” through Feb. 25. Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors, $20 students. To order, call 631-724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF HUNTINGTON

109 Brown’s Road, Huntington, NY 11743 631–427–9547

UNITY UNITY CHURCH OF HEALING LIGHT 203 East Pulaski Rd., Huntington Sta. (631) 385–7180 www.unityhuntingtonny.org

www.uufh.org

Rev. G. Jude Geiger, Minister

(minister@uufh.org) Starr Austin, religious educator (dreuufh@gmail.com) Sunday Service 10:30 am, Children’s Religious Education 10:30 am Whoever you are, whomever you love, wherever you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome here. Our services offer a progressive, non-creedal message with room for spiritual seekers. Services and Religious Education each Sunday at 10:30 am Youth Group, Lifespan Religious Education for Adults, Adult and Children’s Choirs. Participants in the Huntington Interfaith Housing Initiative. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Rev. Saba Mchunguzi

Unity Church of Healing Light is committed to helping people unfold their Christ potential to transform their lives and build spiritual community through worship, education, prayer and service. Sunday Worship & Church School 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Sign Language Interpreter at Sunday Service

To be listed in the Religious Directory, please call 631–751–7663

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Knowledge seeKers

DOE report celebrates BNL, national labs

By Daniel Dunaief Before Ernest Moniz ends his tenure as Secretary of the Department of Energy, he and his department released the first annual report on the state of the 17 national laboratories, which include Brookhaven National Laboratory. On a recent conference call with reporters, Moniz described the labs as a “vital set of scientific organizations” that are “critical” for the department and the country’s missions. Experts from the labs have served as a resource for oil spills, gas leaks and nuclear reactor problems, including the meltdown at Fukushima in 2011 that was triggered by a deadly tsunami. “They are a resource on call,” Moniz said. In addition to providing an overview of the benefit and contribution of the labs as a whole, the annual report also offered a look at each of the labs, while highlighting a research finding and a translational technology that has or will reach the market. In its outline of BNL, the report heralded an “exciting new chapter of discovery” triggered by the completion of the National Synchrotron Light Source II, a facility that allows researchers at BNL and those around the world who visit the user facility to explore a material’s properties and functions with an incredibly fine resolution and sensitivity. Indeed, scientists are already exploring minute inner workings of a battery as it is operating, while they are also exploring the structure of materials that could become a part of new technology. The DOE chose to shine a spotlight on the work Ralf Seidl, a physicist from the RIKENBNL Research Center, has done with several collaborators to study a question best suited for answers at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider. Seidl and his colleagues are exploring what gives protons their spin, which can affect its optical, electrical and magnetic characteristics. The source of

that spin, which researchers describe not in terms of a top spinning on a table but rather as an intrinsic and measurable form of angular momentum, was a mystery. Up until the 1980s, researchers believed three subatomic particles inside the proton created its spin. These quarks, however, only account for a third of the spin. Using RHIC, however, scientists were able to collide protons that were all spinning in a certain direction when they smash into each other. They compared the results to protons colliding when their spins are in opposite directions. More recently, Seidl and his colleagues, using higher energy collisions, have been able to see the role the gluons, which are smaller and hold quarks together, play in a proton’s spin. The gluons hadn’t received much attention until the last 20 years, after experiments at CERN, in Geneva, demonstrated a lower contribution from quarks. “We have some strong evidence that gluons play a role,” Seidl said from Japan, where he’s working as a part of an international collaboration dedicated to understanding spin. Smaller and more abundant than quarks, gluons are like termites in the Serengeti desert in Africa: They are hard to see but, collectively, play an important role. In the same report, the DOE also celebrated BNL’s work with fuel cell catalysts. A senior chemist at BNL, Radoslav Adzic developed a cheaper, more effective nanocatalyst for fuel cell vehicles. Catalysts for fuel cells use platinum, which is expensive and fragile. Over the last decade, Adzic and his collaborators have developed a one-atom-thick platinum coating over cheaper metals like palladium. Working with BNL staff scientists Jia Wang, Miomir Vukmirovic and Kotaro Sasaki, he developed the synthesis for this catalyst and worked to understand its potential use. N.E. Chemcat Corporation has licensed the design

Image from Pam Brown

‘Santa Barbara #5’ by Stan Brodsky

Third Friday at the Reboli Center returns Stan Brodsky, noted Huntington painter and C. W. Post professor emeritus of art, will be featured at the Reboli Center for Art and History’s second Third Friday event to be held Friday, Jan. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. This event is one of a series of free monthly cultural programs sponsored by the Center, located at 64 Main St., Stony Brook that bring new perspectives on art and artists.

Photo courtesy of BNL

from left, outgoing Secretary of the Department of energy ernest Moniz with Bnl laboratory Director Doon Gibbs taken at the opening of the national Synchrotron light Source ii at Bnl. and manufacturing process of a catalyst that can be used to make fuel cells as a part of a zero-emission car. This catalyst has the ultra low platinum content of about two to five grams per car, Adzic said. Working at BNL enabled partnerships that facilitated these efforts, he said. “There is expertise in various areas and aspects of the behavior of catalysts that is available at the same place,” Adzic observed. “The efficiency of research is much more convenient.” Adzic, who has been at BNL for 24 years, said he has been able to make basic and applied research discoveries through his work at the national lab. He has 16 patents for these various catalysts, and he hopes some of them will get licensed. Adzic hopes this report, and the spotlight on his and other research efforts, will inspire politicians and decision makers to understand the possibility of direct energy conversion. “There are great advances in fuel cell development,” Adzic said. “It’s at the point in time where we have to do some finishing work to get a huge benefit for the environment.” At the same time, the efficiency of fuel-cell-powered vehicles increases their economic benefit for consumers. The efficiency of an internal

combustion engine is about 15 percent, whereas a fuel cell has about 60 percent efficiency, Adzic said. BNL’s Laboratory Director Doon Gibbs welcomed the DOE publication. “This report highlights the remarkable achievements over the past decade of our national lab system — one that is unparalleled in the world,” he said. Gibbs suggested that the advanced details in the report, including the recognition for the NSLS II, span the breadth of BNL’s work. “They’re just a snapshot of what we do every day to make the world a better place,” Gibbs said. While the annual report is one of Moniz’s final acts as the secretary of the agency, he hopes to communicate the vitality and importance of these labs and their work to the next administration.“I will be talking more with secretary nominee [Richard] Perry about the labs again as a critical jewel and resource,” Moniz said. “There’s a lot of support in Congress.” Moniz said the DOE has had five or six lab days, where labs share various displays with members of the legislative body. Those showcases have been “well-received” and he “fully expects the labs to be vital to the department.”

Image from Pam Brown

artist Stan Brodsky in his studio.

Stan Brodsky has been painting for more than 60 years and is known for his colorful abstract landscape paintings. He exhibits at a number of galleries and his paintings were the subject of a retrospective at the Hecksher Museum in 2013. Joe Reboli was an admirer of Brodsky’s paintings. Doug Reina, well-known local artist who has studied with Brodsky, will be interviewing Mr. Brodsky about his evolution as an artist, his sources of inspirations, and his observations about the art world in general. Although Mr. Brodsky is now 91, his passion for painting continues and his current work reflects his vigilance to his work as an artist. The Reboli Center’s Third Friday program is free to the public and no reservations are required. For more information about the event, go to www. ReboliCenter.org or call the Reboli Center at 631-751-7707.

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Catholic Schools Week Open Houses, Jan. 29-Feb. 4

KIDS CALENDAR

Join Jeff Sorg at the Book Revue on Jan. 19 for a morning of singing and dancing.

Programs Toddler Time

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington hosts Toddler Time for ages 3 to 5 every Thursday (new day) at 11 a.m. Join singer/guitarist Jeff Sorg on Jan. 19. Free. No registration necessary. For further information, call 271-1442 or visit www.bookrevue.com.

Let’s Create Together

Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket will present an art class, Let’s Create Together, on Jan. 21 from 9 to 10 a.m. Explore the art of Picasso while creating your own cubistic collage with your toddler! For ages 2 to 6 with a parent or caregiver. With instructor Larissa Grass. $25 per class includes materials. To register, call 751-2676 or visit www.gallerynorth.org.

Paint Party

Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will hold a Paint Party on Jan. 21 and 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. Become a material scientist for the day and create a nontoxic glossy paint. $5 per person. For more information, call 3313277 or visit www.maritimeexplorium.org.

We create a better environment for learning. Rooted in kindness and respect, the ethos of a Catholic school emerges from the fact that students know that God loves them and that they are precious in His eyes. That they are accepted for who they really are. Uniforms remove many of the surface-level distractions of social status and peer pressure, and children learn that their value is not based on how others see them but on God’s always faithful love for them.

ArtVentures

Gallery North, 90 N. Country Road, Setauket will hold an ArtVentures class on Jan. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 7 to 12. Explore the art of collage using found materials to create a work of art! Taught by Larissa Grass. $30 per class, includes materials. Popins welcome. To register, call 751-2676.

Hot Cocoa & Marshmallows

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will kick off its annual Children’s Author series, Hot Cocoa & Marshmallows on Jan. 25 at 10:30 a.m. Book of the day will be “Wacky Wednesday” by Dr. Seuss. Cost is $3 per person and reservations are not required. For further information, call 689-5888 or visit www.stonybrookvillage.com.

To learn more about Catholic Schools Week Open Houses and to find a school near you, visit www.LICatholicElementarySchools.org or call 516-678-5800 x 258.

Spinning in Space

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will present a Tiny Tots program for ages 3 to 5, Spinning in Space, on Jan. 26 from 10 to 11 a.m. This is a special time for both parent and child to

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discover the wonders of their natural world together. $3 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Theater ‘Shrek The Musical Jr.’

Everyone’s favorite ogre will be starring in “Shrek the Musical Jr.” at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown from Jan. 21 to Feb. 26 with shows daily from Feb. 20 to 26 for Presidents’ Week. (All youth cast.) All seats are $15. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘The Three Little Pigs’

Three independent pigs, two lost mice and one rappin’ wolf equal a fun-filled musical production of “The Three Little Pigs” at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Jan. 21 to Feb. 4. A sensory-friendly performance will be held on Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. Tickets are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘The Snow Queen’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present “The Snow Queen” on weekends from Jan. 28 to March 5. Based on the beloved Hans Christian Andersen story, kids of all ages will be delighted by this heartwarming musical tale of friendship, love and coming of age. Tickets are $15. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Annie Jr.’

The irrepressible comic strip heroine Annie takes the stage at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown from March 18 to April 15. Shows will be held on Saturdays at 2 p.m., Sundays at 11 a.m. Shows daily from April 10 to 14 at 1 p.m. (All youth cast.) Tickets are $15. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Raggedy Ann & Andy’

The world’s favorite and most famous rag dolls, Raggedy Ann & Andy, come to life in a heart-warming adventure about friendship and loyalty at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson on Saturdays, March 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 11 a.m. A sensory-friendly performance will be held on March 5 at 11 a.m. All seats are $10. To order tickets, call 928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

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kids times Happy winter! Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally and diagonally throught the puzzle. Good luck! BITTER BLIZZARD BLOWING BOOTS BREATH BUNDLE CHILL COAT COLD DECEMBER DRAFTY FEET FREEZING FROSTBITE GLOVES HAT HIBERNATE HILL

ICE SKATING ICY JANUARY LIFT MITTENS PARKA POWDER RESORT SCARF SKIING SLED SLICK SNOWBOARD SNOWFLAKES SNOWING TEMPERATURE WINDY WINTER

Wanted: Kids’ poetry and artwork

Answers to the Winter Word Search are on page B9.

Kids, send your poetry, artwork, jokes or photographs to Kids Times, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733 or email it to leisure@tbrnewspapers. com, and we’ll publish it as soon as we can. Please include your name, age and hometown.

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SBU SportSweek JAn. 19 – JAn. 25, 2017

Tomorrow is Friday – wear red on Campus!

Stony BrooK UniverSity

Bayne-Walker breaks program assists record in team’s 6th straight home win Senior Kori Bayne-Walker broke the Stony Brook women’s basketball career assists record as the Seawolves put up a season-best point total in an 83-53 win over the University of Massachusetts Lowell Monday afternoon at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. With the win, the Seawolves improve to 9-8 and 2-2 in the America East, while the River Hawks fall to 3-15 and 0-5 in conference play. “Kori sees the floor so well,” Stony Brook head coach Caroline McCombs said. “That’s just who she is as a basketball player. It’s something that’s really special. She makes everybody better with what she does on the floor.” The Seawolves led 20-16 at the end of the first quarter before a quality defensive effort in the second quarter extended the cushion. Stony Brook held UMass Lowell to six points in the frame — the fifth time in conference play that the Seawolves held a team to single digits in a quarter — en route to a 38-22 halftime lead. Bayne-Walker had a game-high 15 points and added six assists in the win. Her fourth assist of the game, a dish to senior Elizabeth Manner for a layup, was the 418th of her collegiate career, surpassing the mark set by Mykeema Ford in 2007. Senior Christa Scognamiglio tallied 14 points, five rebounds, three assists and a career-high seven steals. Her seven steals are tied for the most in a game since Jessica Burch’s program-record 10 thefts vs. Maine Jan. 11, 2001.

Sophomore Ayshia Baker and freshman Gio Perez posted career-highs of 10 points each, while Manner also chipped in 10. The Seawolves turned the River Hawks over 30 times in the contest. “Our team was really committed to defending tonight,” McCombs said. “We did a really good job for three quarters. … We had a bit of a let up in the third quarter and lost our focus, which is something we’ll learn from.” The Seawolves have won six in a row at home. Stony Brook won eight-straight games at home from Dec. 12 to Feb. 6 of last season. Stony Brook is now 26-10 at

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Above, Kori Bayne-Walker drives the baseline while being guarded during a previous game. Left, Christa Scognamiglio races to the basket on a breakaway. home under coach McCombs. The Seawolves have held 12 of 17 opponents under 60 points this season.

The Seawolves travel across the Sound to face Hartford University today, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at Chase Arena.

Stony Brook men remain undefeated in America East

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tyrell Sturdivant reaches for the rim.

The battle-tested Stony Brook men’s basketball team held off the second-half surges of the University of Massachusetts Lowell to pick up its fourth straight win in conference play, topping the River Hawks 86-75 at Costello Athletic Center Monday afternoon. The win moves the Seawolves to 9-8 on the season and 4-0 in the America East. UMass Lowell is now 8-11 this year and 3-2 in conference play. “I’m really proud of our guys,” Stony Brook head coach Jeff Boals said. “To start out the [conference] season with threeout-of-four on the road, and win three road games tells you a lot about who these guys are. UMass Lowell is a second-half team, so we talked about keeping our poise, we knew they would make a run, they made two of them and we withstood them both.”

Stony Brook dominated the first half as junior Tyrell Sturdivant got off to a hot start, scoring the team’s first seven points and hitting double figures in the first 4:10 of play. Sturdivant didn’t miss a shot in the first half, going 7-for-7 from the field, to score 16 points by the break. He finished with a career-best 28 points. The Seawolves held UMass Lowell’s leading scorer Jahad Thomas to just three points, all from the foul time, in the first half after he picked up a pair of fouls early on. UMass Lowell opened the second half on a 10-4 run to get back within three, 52-49, forcing the Seawolves to call an early timeout. Stony Brook used an 11-2 run to get the difference back to double figures, but the River Hawks wouldn’t back down. They got

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it back within two with 5:57 remaining. Sturdivant responded with seven straight points as the Seawolves remained with the lead they had all game outside of the opening possessions. Senior Lucas Woodhouse scored nine of Stony Brook’s last 11 points in the game to keep the difference in double figures. The Seawolves notched their eighth game this season with single-digit turnovers, while forcing UMass Lowell into 15 mishaps. They scored 20 points off the mistakes. This is the third time in Stony Brook’s Division I history it has opened conference play with four straight victories. Each of those coming in the last four seasons. The Seawolves return home to host Hartford University today, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m.