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book review

‘Waterviews: The Healing Power of Nature’

By John P. Cardone

Nonfiction Reviewed by Rita J. Egan Dog Ear Publishing recently released John P. Cardone’s fourth book, “Waterviews: The Healing Power of Nature.” In his new book, the Ronkonkoma resident shares the wealth of knowledge he has gained from his kayak and nature photography adventures, more than 30 years of experience in health care education and his bout with cancer.

“Waterviews: The Healing Power of Nature” is a valuable resource for those who are looking to improve their health and well-being. The writer and photographer has written an easy-to-read, comprehensive guide where readers can learn about the health benefits of nature, the importance of calming one’s mind, how to foster the spirit of nature in children and more.

In addition to the author sharing his experiences and research, Cardone also includes photographs he has taken in various locations including Long Island sites such as Heckscher State Park, Cedar Beach, Carmans River and Little Neck Run, which are perfect examples of nature’s calming elements. Recently, Cardone took time to answer a few questions about himself and his latest venture.

Tell me a bit about yourself.

For starters, I’m a lover of the outdoors, so I spend a good chunk of time kayaking the waters around Long Island, hiking and biking the paths around our parks and taking photographs of nature.

For over 30 years, I have been an educator writing and producing health education videos working mostly for hospitals.

I have always liked teaching and helping people learn more about good health.

Over the last 10 years or so, I have been a teacher in a different way — teaching people about the health benefits of spending time in nature.

How did you get involved with writing?

My interest in writing started when I studied literature in college. I found I love to read — I still do. But professionally, I was writing videos and some print pieces on health topics. Then one day, while commuting home on the Long Island Rail Road, I closed the covers of a mystery book and it hit me … could I write a book? I accepted my own challenge and started to write on paper every day on the train home from work. Some years later, I self-published that story — “Without Consent.” The book got great reviews and is still sold on Amazon’s and Barnes and Noble’s websites.

Left, John P. Cardone; above, the cover of the author’s latest book

You are also a noted photographer.

Where has your work been exhibited?

I have been very fortunate to have my photos on exhibit around Long Island. And, I like to point out that most of the photographs have been taken while kayaking Long Island waters — a challenge, of course.

They have been exhibited at art shows with the Northport Arts Coalition, the Good Ground Artists out of Hampton Bays, the Islip Arts Council, the Art League of Long Island, Levittown Library, Sachem Library and Connetquot Library among others.

How did you become interested in how nature plays a part in a person’s well-being?

My very first introduction to how nature can help people took place years ago when I was working on creating teaching videos with stress reduction and relaxation experts for a couple of hospital clients. These experts were teaching people how to use the images of nature and the outdoors to relax them during stressful times.

Then, there was my own firsthand experience while I was fighting my own battle with cancer. During the later stages of chemotherapy, when I was too weak to paddle my kayak or bike, my wife and I would take slow, gentle walks at Bayard Cutting Arboretum. In my “Waterviews: A Collection of Photographs, Thoughts & Experiecnes” book, I wrote about this in a section in Chapter 4 called, “Can a River Be a Friend.” During those walks I always felt better, and frequently forgot that I was ill, forgot that I was a cancer patient.

How has nature helped in improving your life in other ways?

I think nature has helped me with a positive, happy outlook on life. We’re all here on earth only a relatively short time. We can

choose how we want to live — I choose to see the beauty and wonder of nature and let it inspire me. Sometimes, when I paddle my kayak deep into Yaphank Creek, a tributary off the Carmans River, I’m in an area untouched by man. What I see could very well be what Native Americans might have seen over 200 years ago. Those quiet moments, with a gentle wind blowing, and an occasional quack or chirp, recharges my batteries and prepares me for the next challenge.

How would you describe your book to someone who hasn’t read it?

I think the book’s subtitle is a good start: “A practical exploration of how nature can influence our health and well-being.” But then I would go on to explain that in our high-tech, hurry up world, spending time in nature can do wonders to help us calm our minds. I present many ideas and facts on how nature can improve our health.

There are over 75 color photographs of nature, places to visit and ways nature can help us. There are also details about happiness and how spending time in nature can make a difference.

I would tell anyone who has children in their lives that the book points out the importance of fostering the spirit of nature in children … to help them be connected and in learning ways to protect the earth.

You featured many spots on Long Island in your book. What are a few of your favorite places to visit on the island?

If I am walking or hiking, then the Bayard Cutting and Planting Fields arboretums come to mind, along with Avalon Park & Preserve in Stony Brook. If I am bicycling, then you’ll find me in the woods within Heckscher State Park in East Islip and the paths through Massapequa Park Preserve. If I am kayaking, then the lower portion of the Carmans River within the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge and the waters near Orient Harbor and the Orient Beach State Park.

Images from John P. Cardone

Tell me about the PowerPoint presentation you created to promote the book?

I created the presentation to teach people about the importance of being out in nature. It is based on the research I conducted over the last three years. Of course, the presentation is only a small part of what the book covers. I focus on a few of the major points; these include a section on what nature we are referring to and how much time we have to be in it, how nature can calm our minds. I address a few of the real health benefits; things like less sadness and depression, the ability to cope with stress and improved function of the aging brain. On the physical health side, things like lower blood pressure, better cardio-respiratory function and a boost to the immune system.

What are your plans for the near future?

For me, my work is just starting. The book is only one step on the path to help people fully understand how to connect (or re-connect) with nature and how doing that can benefit their health. So, over the next months I have booked a number of presentations on the topic, as well as a number of book signings and photo exhibits. The places, dates and times are listed on the events page of my website, www.

WaterviewsBook.com.

I’m also expanding my photography classes. I teach at the Art League of Long Island and at the Islip Arts Council. I now offer an introduction and an advanced class on Waterscape & Wildlife Photography.

Plus, there is a Photo Printing Workshop to help folks interested in printing high-quality prints. The classes are an important part of my work for they help people appreciate nature, as well as get them outside to study it and to capture the images they see.

“Waterviews: The Healing Power of Nature” is available on Amazon’s and Barnes and Noble’s websites.

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Hope House Ministries Fifteenth Annual

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Malcolm J. Bowman and R. Lawrence Swanson will receive The Robert Cushman Memorial Award at the event.

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TVHS awards ceremony to highlight local contributions

Thursday, March 16, 2017

forming those necessary tasks that facilitate its efficient operation. This award honors volunteers whose work consists of loyal support repeated on a regular basis.

Katherine Johnson and Kristin Moller, both students at Ward Melville High School, are this year’s honorees for the Sherman Mills Young Historian Award, a prestigious award presented for contributions to the society by a young person. Kristen and Katherine have both volunteered many hours to society exhibits and events.

Three community award certificates will be handed out this year. The first, for enhancing or restoring a building used as a commercial structure in a way that contributes to the historic beauty of the area will be awarded to Michael and Anthony Butera of ATM Butera Mason Contractors & Landscaping for the reconstruction of the 1892 chimney on the Emma Clark Library.

The second, for house restoration or renovation and ongoing maintenance and preservation in keeping with the original architectural integrity, will be awarded to John and Christine Negus for their home at 34 Old Post Road. The third award, for ornamental plantings or landscaping that enhances the beauty of the Three Village area, will be awarded to John and Randy Prinzivalli of 6 Old Field Road in Setauket.

The Awards Dinner will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Old Field Club located at 86 West Meadow Road in East Setauket. A threecourse dinner, which will include cheese/ fruit/crudité, North Fork Salad, choice of entree (sliced grilled sirloin steak, herb-crusted salmon or grilled vegetable lasagna) and dessert, will be served. There will be a cash bar and music will be provided by Dylan Maggio, Alex Attard and Hugh Ferguson from Ward Melville High School Jazz Band under the direction of Jason Chapman. Tickets are $65 per person, $55 members. To order, visit www.tvhs.org or call 631-751-3730.

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On Wednesday, March 22, the Three Village Historical Society will host its 40th Annual Awards Dinner honoring volunteers and area residents who have made outstanding contributions to society and the community.

Among the honorees will be R. Lawrence Swanson and Malcolm J. Bowman, who will receive The Robert Cushman Memorial Award in recognition of significant contribution to the preservation and conservation of our natural environment. Both are on the faculty of the Marine Science Department at Stony Brook University and are being recognized for their recently published book “Between Stony Brook Harbor Tides — The Natural History of a Long Island Pocket Bay.” This distinguished award has only been given eight times since 1987.

Carlton “Hub” Edwards will receive the Kate Wheeler Strong Memorial Award in recognition of significant contribution toward the fostering of interest in local history.

Edwards is a lifelong resident of the Three Villages and his knowledge of the area is something to treasure, as are the memories he shares of his 85 years lived here and his work on the Three Village Society’s Chicken Hill, A Community Lost to Time exhibit.

Millie Mastrion a longtime member, past trustee and volunteer will receive The Maggie Gillie Memorial Award for contributions by a member of the society in recognition of overall dedicated service, and for significant contributions furthering the goals of the society.

Deep interest in history led Sean Mullen to the Three Village Historical Society.

Mullen has applied his knowledge by volunteering at the society’s archives while pursuing his degree in history at SUNY Stony Brook. He has been working with the society’s collections, especially those relating to the Revolutionary era and the Culper Spy Ring. For that, Mullen will receive the Gayle Becher Memorial Award in recognition of volunteer efforts to help the society by per-

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EGG-QUALITY Richard Rocchio of the Stony Brook Camera Club shot this image for a camera club project on lighting. He writes, ‘I like it because it shows how we are all the same in spite of our shell color. It’s what’s inside the ‘egg’ that counts.’

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Kiwanis Club fundraiser The Three Village Kiwanis Club will hold its first Kiwanis Kares Live Tribute Concert on Saturday, March 18 at Ward Melvile High School, 380 Old Town Road, East Setauket from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

The evening will feature two incredible tribute bands — Uppercut, playing songs from Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears and Steely Dan, and Fleetwood Macked, playing the classic tunes of Fleetwood Mac. Net proceeds will be used to purchase

pediatric trauma kits for the Setauket and Stony Brook Fire departments and all Three Village Central School District elementary schools. A portion of the net proceeds will also be donated to Stony Brook Childrens Hospital.

Come support a great cause! Tickets are $50, $37.50 or $30. Seats may be reserved or purchased at the door. For details and seat selection please call Scott Sanders at 631-360-0004, email Scott@ SheaAndSanders.com or purchase online at www.KiwanisConcert.EventBrite.com.

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community news

Last year’s Best in Show winner, “The Children of the Land” by Lorraine Piskin

Call for entries Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, located at 68 Hauppauge Road in Commack, invites all amateur photographers to participate in its 24th Annual Photo Contest. The unique contest, which garners submissions from across the globe, offers amateur photographers, including students, not only an opportunity to be recognized for their work but also the chance to make an impact on the lives of those living at the nursing and rehabilitation center.

Winning photos are enlarged and placed on permanent dis-

play in the center’s renowned Tiffen Photo Gallery for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. Submissions not selected for a prize are used by Gurwin’s staff as reminiscence aids, for visual stimulation and for art therapy, providing a source of comfort and inspiration for residents, specifically those in the Center’s Memory Care Unit and Adult Day Care Programs.

Photographers may submit up to seven printed 8×10 or 8×12 photographs for a fee of $5 per entry in the following categories: Landscapes, Travel, People, Pets, Children, Wildlife, Nature, Still Life, Altered/Enhanced, Stu-

dent, Long Island/New York and Action/Sports. Judging will be conducted by a panel of professional photographers at the close of the contest, and winners will be chosen based on clarity, composition, subject matter and suitability for display at the center.

The deadline for submission in April 17.

Winning photographers are invited to a June reception at the Gurwin Center where they will receive their cash prize, award certificate and/or trophy. Applications are available at http:// www.gurwin.org/about/photocontest/or by calling the Public Relations Office at 631-715-2568.

Vendors wanted ▶ The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown is seeking merchandise vendors for its Gourmet Food & Handmade Market on April 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 631-335-0653. ▶ Town of Brookhaven is seeking business vendors to participate in the 2017 Brookhaven Town Home & Garden Show to be held at the Holtsville Ecology Site over two weekends, March 25 and 26 and April 1 and 2. For more information on exhibit space, size and rates, contact the Ecology Site at 631-758-9664, ext. 10. ▶ 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 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deadline is March 10. Call 631-462-5400. ▶ The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for its 8th annual Health & Wellness Fest to be held at the Earl L. Vandermuelen High School, 350 Old Post Road, Port Jefferson on April 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For further information, call 631-473-1414 or email info@portjeffchamber.com. ▶ The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown is seeking product vendors for its Spring Festival on April 30 from noon to 4 p.m. and its upcoming Farmers Market this summer and fall. All products should be natural, coming from items grown in the garden or from animals on the farm. Call 631-265-6768 for details. ▶ East End Arts is seeking artist, artisan and craft vendors for its fine arts and crafts at the 21st annual Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival to be held on May 28 from noon to 5 p.m. in downtown Riverhead. Deadline to sign up is May 10. For more information, call 631-7270900 or visit www.eastendarts.org. ▶ Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills is seeking fine artists and crafters to display and sell their original works (paintings, drawings, sculpture, pottery, photography, woodwork) at its 50th annual Art in the Park Fine Art & Craft Fair at Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington on June 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deadline to apply is May 18. Call 631-462-5400 for further information. ▶ The Three Village Historical Society is seeking vendors and individuals for its annual Yard Sale to be held on June 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Rain date is June 4.)

10-feet by 10-feet spaces available for $30, $25 members.

To print out an application, visit www.tvhs.org. For more information, call 631-751-3730. ▶ The Wading River Historical Society is seeking artisans and crafters for its upcoming craft fair on May 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call the society at 631-9294082 or email wrhistsoc@optonline.net for additional information. ▶ Preferred Promotions is seeking merchandise vendors for its upcoming Deepwells Springtime Boutique at Deepwells Mansion, 495 Moriches Road, St. James on April 22 and 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 631-563-8551 for more information.

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Plain talk

All life is fragile

Smithtown Sizzles…

Smithtown Chamber invites you to

and think about the fragile life and world in which we live. In early March The noise across the American land- a 14-year-old boy from Miller Place was scape is deafening. Every day the per- riding his bicycle and was killed. It was verse rhetoric is further polarizing our documented that it was a genuine acnation. This polarization is intensifying cident with no recklessness or human the anxiety in many communities and impediments involved.

A few days after this senseless loss of families around the country. It has gotten so out of hand that people are not life, I presided at Nico’s funeral at the talking to one another. The anger and Catholic Church of St. Louis de Montfort in Sound Beach. He was a disrespect is becoming inveteran lacrosse player — fectious everywhere. every coach’s dream athOn the positive side, I lete. He possessed passion have never seen more peoand energy for this sport ple interested in governthat was extraordinary. He ment and its social poliwas small in stature but cies. More and more young was a giant in heart and people are considering pubcommitment to the game. lic service and government This tragic death brought leadership as career paths. an entire community toPeople are watching the gether. As we celebrated news and reading the paper his life that morning, we much more consistently. were forced to think about The media is being chalhow all life is fragile, that lenged daily to report the we need to stand strong betruth based on real facts.

In a free society, cause we need each other.

It is unfortunate in the age Nico played lacrosse of social media that truth the media and since he was eight years continues to be manipulatpress are key to old; it was in his blood. ed and misrepresented. We holding those in It was his favorite sport. must support a free press and a free media and urge power accountable However, the brotherhood that was fostered because them to genuinely commit for their actions. of lacrosse laid the foundathemselves to presenting tion for other human valthe truth. In a free society, they are key to holding those in power ues that are desperately needed today. accountable for their actions and their He and his buddies were committed and leadership; they are key in demanding are committed to community service, to volunteering for a wide range of noble honesty from all who lead us.

As a teacher on the college level for causes. Their service was done with more than three decades, it continu- dedication, love and passion, the same ously amazes me how little the present energy they brought to the lacrosse generation of young people know about playing field.

At 14 years of age, Nico touched more American government and our social people with his wit, charm, love and policies.

Hopefully, the chaos in Washington compassion than most of us will do in a will give life to a better, more informed lifetime. The world is definitely brighter younger generation who are willing to and better because Nico walked, lived stand for the truth and work coura- and loved among us. geously to build new bridges of human Fr. Pizzarelli, SMM, LCSW-R, ACSW, understanding among us.

Every now and then in the midst of DCSW, is the director of Hope House this chaos, I am forced to take pause Ministries in Port Jefferson.

Smithtown Restaurant Week

By Fr. Francis Pizzarelli

From the neighboring towns of Smithtown to Downtown Main Street, follow the path to the 23 restaurants participating in this year’s Smithtown Restaurant Week. In a five miles radius, you will enjoy the delicious and affordable menus of some of the best restaurants on Long Island!

Celebrating the 9th Annual Smithtown Restaurant Week – the Smithtown Chamber rolls out another successful event in their dining destination community. The event begins on Sunday, March 5th through Sunday, March 12th with participating restaurants in the Commack, Hauppauge, Nesconset, King Park, St. James and Smithtown areas.

The selection of cuisine offerings will appeal to every palate, with many dining fares to choose from. This culinary tradition offers a 3-course menu which includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert for $27.95 per person. On Saturday evening after 7:00 pm the restaurants will reinstate their regular menu for the balance of the evening.

The participating restaurants are as follows: Aji 53- Smithtown, Andrea’s 25-Commack, Bahama Breeze-Lake Grove, Buteras of Smithtown, Casa Mia-Hauppauge, Casa Rustica-Smithtown, Chop Shop Bar & Grill- Smithtown, Ciro’s of Hauppauge, Ciro’s of Kings Park, Croxley’s-Smithtown, Espana Tapa & Wine Bar-St. James, Faraday’s- Smithtown, The Garden Grill-Smithtown, H2O Seafood Grill-Smithtown, Luso- Smithtown, Maria’s-Nesconset, Ragazzi Italian Kitchen & Bar-Nesconset, Sal’s Restaurant- Smithtown, Sangria 71-Commack,San Marco Ristorante- Hauppauge, Thai House-Smithtown, The Grill- Hauppauge, and Villa Sorrento-St. James.

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Simple ways to change course in chronic heart failure A supplement reduces the risk of cardiovascular events

Heart attacks and heart disease get a lot of attention, but chronic heart failure is something that tends to be overlooked by the press. The reason may be that heart failure is not acute like a heart attack.

To clarify by using an analogy, a heart attack is like a tidal wave whereas heart failure is like a tsunami. You don’t know it is coming until it may be too late. Heart failure is an insidious (slowly developing) disease and thus may take years before it becomes symptomatic.

It also increases the risk of heart attack and death.

Heart failure occurs in about 20 percent of the population over the age of 40 (1). There

By David are about 5.8 milDunaief, M.D. lion Americans with heart failure (2).

Not surprisingly, incidence of heart failure increases with age (3).

Heart failure (HF) occurs when the heart’s pumping is not able to keep up with the body’s demands and may decompensate. It is a complicated topic, for there are two types — systolic heart failure and diastolic heart failure. The basic difference is that the ejection fraction, the output of blood with each contraction of the left ventricle of the heart, is more or less preserved in diastolic HF, while it can be significantly reduced in systolic HF. We have more evidence-based medicine, or medical research, on systolic heart failure. Fortunately, both types can be diagnosed with the help of an echocardiogram, an ultrasound of the heart. The signs and symptoms may be similar, as well, and include shortness of breath on exertion or when lying down; edema or swelling; reduced exercise tolerance; weakness and fatigue. The risk factors for heart failure include diabetes, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, obesity, smoking, heart attacks and valvular disease.

Typically, heart failure is treated with blood pressure medications, such as beta blockers, ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers. We are going to look at how diet, iron and the supplement CoQ10 impact heart failure.

Effect of diet If we look beyond the usual risk factors mentioned above, oxidative stress may play an important role as a contributor to HF. Oxidative stress is thought to potentially result in damage to the inner lining of the blood vessels, or endothelium, oxidation of cholesterol molecules and a decrease in nitric oxide, which helps vasodilate blood vessels.

In a population-based, prospective (forward-looking) study, called the Swedish Mammography Cohort, results show that a diet rich in antioxidants reduces the risk of developing HF (4). In the group that consumed the most nutrient-dense

foods, there was a significant 42 percent reduction in the risk of all-cause mortality (p<0.001) reduction in the development and 50 percent fewer cardiac events with of HF, compared to the group that con- CoQ10 supplementation (6).

This one randomized controlled trial sumed the least. According to the authors, the antioxidants were derived mainly from followed 420 patients for two years who fruits, vegetables, whole grains, coffee and had severe heart failure. This involved chocolate. Fruits and vegetables were re- using 100 mg of CoQ10 three times a day compared to placebo. sponsible for the majority of the effect.

The lead author This nutrient-dense goes as far as to sugapproach to diet ingest that CoQ10 creased oxygen radical should be part of the absorption capacity. paradigm of treatOxygen radicals have ment. This the first been implicated in celnew “drug” in over a lular damage and DNA decade to show survivdamage, potentially as al benefits in heart faila result of increasing ure. Thus, if you have chronic inflammation. heart failure, you may What makes this study want to discuss CoQ10 so impressive is that it with your doctor. is the first of its kind to investigate antioxidants from the diet and Iron deficiency their impacts on heart CoQ10 is the first new Anemia and iron failure prevention. deficiency not synThis was a large ‘drug’ in over a decade to onymous, are since iron study, involving 33,713 show survival benefits in deficiency can occur women, with good duwithout anemia. A ration — follow-up heart failure. recent observational was 11.3 years. There study that followed are limitations to this 753 heart failure pastudy, since it is an obtients for almost two servational study, and the population involved only women. Still, years showed that iron deficiency without the results are very exciting, and it is un- anemia increased the risk of mortality in likely there is a downside to applying this heart failure patients by 42 percent (7).

In this study, iron deficiency was deapproach to the population at large. fined as a ferritin level less than 100 ug/L (the storage of iron) or, alternately, transCoQ10 supplementation ferrin saturation less than 20 percent (the Coenzyme Q10 is a substance pro- transport of iron) with a ferritin level in duced by the body that helps the mito- the range 100-299 ug/L. chondria (the powerhouse of the cell) The authors conclude that iron defiproduce energy. It is thought of as an ciency is potentially more predictive of antioxidant. In a meta-analysis (group clinical outcomes than anemia, contribof 13 studies), the results showed that utes to the severity of HF, and is common supplementation with CoQ10 may help in these patients. improve functioning in patients with Thus, it behooves us to try to prevent heart failure (5). This may occur because heart failure through dietary changes, inof a modest rise in ejection fraction func- cluding high levels of antioxidants, because tioning. It seems to be important in sys- it is not easy to reverse the disease. Those tolic heart failure. Supplementation with with HF should have their ferritin and iron CoQ10 may help to reduce its severity. levels checked, for these are correctable. I The doses used in the meta-analysis am not typically a supplement advocate; ranged from 60 mg to 300 mg. Interestingly, however, based on the latest results, CoQ10 those that were less than or equal to 100 mg seems like a compelling therapy to reduce showed statistical significance, while higher risk of further complications and potentially doses did not reach statistical significance. death. Consult with your doctor before takThis CoQ10 meta-analysis was small. It cov- ing CoQ10 or any other supplements, espeered 13 studies and fewer than 300 patients. cially if you have heart failure.

Like some other supplements, CoQ10 has potential benefits, but more study References: is needed. Because there are no studies (1) Circulation. 2002;106(24):3068. showing significant deleterious effects, which doesn’t mean there won’t be, it is (2) Circulation. 2010;121(7):e46. (3) J worth starting HF patients with comprised Am Coll Cardiol. 2003;41(2):21. (4) Am ejection fractions on 100 mg CoQ10 and ti- J Med. 2013 Jun:126(6):494-500. (5) Am trating up, as long as patients can tolerate J Clin Nutr. 2013 Feb;97(2):268-275. (6) it, although the next study would suggest JACC Heart Fail. 2014 Dec;2(6):641-649.

(7) Am Heart J. 2013;165(4):575-582.

300 mg was the appropriate dose.

Dr. Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on CoQ10 — a well-run study the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitResults of the Q-SYMBIO study, a ran- ness and stress management. For further indomized controlled trial, the gold standard formation, visit www.medicalcompassmd. of studies, showed an almost 50 percent com or consult your personal physician.

Caregiver support group Being a caregiver to a loved one is never easy and can be stressful. Join the monthly support group at the Middle Country Public Library, 575 Middle Country Road, Selden to find resources that might help you, to meet people in your situation and to help you through a difficult time. Next meeting will be held on Friday, March 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 631-585-9393.

Fall Prevention Workshop St. Charles Hospital will offer two free sessions of SteppingOn, a 7-week Fall Prevention Workshop for seniors, on Tuesdays March 14 to April 25 and Wednesdays from May 3 to June 13.

The course is designed specifically for people who are at risk of falling, have a fear of falling or who have fallen one or more times. Workshop classes occur once a week from 10 a.m. to noon at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center, 739 Route 25A, Mount Sinai.

To sign up, call 631-474-6797.

Hospital Outreach Bus rolls in The St. Francis Outreach Mobile Clinic is coming to Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook on Thursday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Take advantage of a free health screening as nurses from St. Francis Hospital will check blood pressure and cholesterol, screen for diabetes and take a brief cardiac history. Adults only please. No appointment necessary. Questions? Call 631588-5024.

CancerWise Café Stony Brook University’s Wang Center, located at 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will host a CancerWise Café event on Saturday, March 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join Stony Brook Medicine for a day of informative presentations on advanced cancer diagnostics and treatment. The event, which includes lunch, is free. However, registration is required by March 10 by calling 631-444-4000 or by visiting www.cancer.stonybrookmedicine. edu/cancerwise2017.

Open House Jefferson’s Ferry, a not-for-profit retirement community for ages 62 and over located at One Jefferson Ferry Drive in South Setauket, will hold an Open House on Sunday, March 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. This free event will offer an introductory visit with a limited tour of the independent retirement options available at the community. Call 631675-555- for additional information.

Reiki Healing Circle Join Hope Academy at Little Portion Friary, 48 Old Post Road, Mount Sinai, for a Reiki Healing Circle on Saturday, March 11 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Meet at the Main House Balcony. All are welcome. No preregistration required. Free will donation. Call 631-473-0553 for further details.

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28. Double Dutch gear 30. “____ of all trades,” pl.

34. Found in a racing shell 36. Mountain goat terrain 38. What Pinocchio was doing?

40. Margarita garnish 41. Before “pocus”?

43. Roofed colonnade 44. Type of acid 46. Roman public space, pl.

47. One of President’s two 48. Follow 50. Bathtime froth 52. “Get it?”

53. *Three pointer 55. Carry, as in suitcase 57. *Shared name of Kentucky and Villanova, sing.

61. New Norwegian language 65. Willow twig 66. Tiller’s tool 68. Salivate uncontrollably 69. Like a good singer 70. Old fashioned “before” 71. Ancient marketplace 72. Ballet’s pas 73. *St. John’s ____ Storm 74. Red Sea nation

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3. Long forearm bone 4. Throw up 5. Worker who rolls dough for baked goods 6. Painter’s layer 7. *Tar Heels’ home 8. Circle of friends 9. Medicinal succulent 10. Sketch 11. 18-wheeler 12. December stone 15. Libertine 20. Unit of geological time 22. Pilgrimage to Mecca 24. Tea pot warmer 25. *School with most basketball titles 26. Filth 27. Surround 29. University teacher, for short 31. Benign lump 32. “The ____ Runner,” pl.

33. Annoy a bedfellow 35. Skin cysts 37. Spiritual leader 39. *Opening round, a.k.a. Play-In ____ 42. Lamentably 45. Public disapproval 49. Chapter in history 51. *March Madness selection day 54. Early anesthetic 56. Narrow valley between hills 57. Courts 58. Is not 59. Facebook button 60. Like a billionaire’s pockets 61. Scholarship criterion 62. Move over and “make ____!”

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Avoiding probate is not a panacea

By NaNcy BurNer, eSQ.

IRAs and nonqualified annuities are not transferred to revocable trusts as they have Being hyperfocused on avoiding probate their own rules and should transfer after can be an estate planning disaster. First, death by virtue of a beneficiary designation.

Retirement assets should not be subject what exactly is “probate”? Probate is the leto probate. The designation of a gal process whereby a last will beneficiary is vital to avoid costand testament is determined by ly income taxes if retirement asthe court to be authentic and sets name the estate or default valid. The court will then “adto the estate. The takeaway here mit” the will to probate and isis that you should make sure sue “letters testamentary” to the that you have named primary executor so that the executor and contingent beneficiaries on can carry out the decedent’s inyour retirement assets. tentions in accordance with the If you name a trust for an last will and testament. individual, you must discuss That usually involves paying that with a competent profesall funeral bills, administrative sional that can advise you if expenses, debts, settling all the trust can accept retirement claims, paying any specific beassets without causing adverse quests and paying out the bal- Avoiding income tax consequences. Not ance to the named beneficiary probate can be all trusts are the same. or beneficiaries.

Avoiding probate can be Avoiding probate can be ac- a disaster if not complished by creating a trust done as part of a a disaster if it is not done as part of a comprehensive plan, to hold your assets during your even for the smallest estate. lifetime and then distributing comprehensive For example, consider this the assets at your death in the plan. case: Decedent dies with two same manner and sequence as bank accounts, each naming an executor would if your asher grandchildren on the account. This sets passed through probate.

Typically, this would be accomplished by is called a Totten trust account. Those accreating a revocable trust and transferring counts each have $25,000. She has a small all nonretirement assets to the trust during IRA of $50,000 that also names the grandyour lifetime, thereby avoiding probate at children as beneficiaries. She owns no real your death. Retirement assets like 403Bs, estate. Sounds simple, right?

The problem is that the grandchildren are not 18 years of age. The parents cannot collect the money for the children because they are not guardians of the property for their minor children. Before the money can be collected, the parents must commence a proceeding in Surrogates Court to be appointed guardians of the property for each child. After time, money and expenses, and assuming the parents are appointed, they can collect the money as guardian and open a bank account for each child, to be turned over to them at age 18. The IRA would have to be liquidated, it could not remain an IRA and the income taxes will have to be paid on the distribution.

I do not know of a worse scenario for most 18-year-old children to inherit $50,000 when they may be applying for college and seeking financial aid, or worse, when deciding not to go to college and are free to squander it however they want.

If the grandparent had created an estate plan that created trusts for the benefit of the grandchild, then the trusts could have been named as the beneficiaries of the accounts and the entire debacle could have been avoided. The point is that while there are cases where naming individuals as beneficiaries is entirely appropriate, there are also times that naming a trust as beneficiary is the less costly option, and neither should be done without a plan in mind.

When clients have a large amount of assets and large retirement plans, the re-

sult can be even more disastrous. Consider the case where a $500,000 IRA names a child as a direct beneficiary. If a properly drawn trust for the benefit of the child was named as beneficiary, there would be no guardianship proceeding and the entire IRA could be preserved and payments spread out over the child’s life expectancy, amounting to millions of dollars in benefits to that child over their lifetime. If payable directly to the child, there will be guardianship fees and the $500,000 will likely be cashed in, income taxes paid and the balance put in a bank account accruing little interest and payable on the 18th birthday of the beneficiary.

The concern is that individuals are encouraged to avoid probate by merely naming beneficiaries but with no understanding of the consequences. At a time when the largest growing segment of the population is over 90, it does not take long to figure out that the likely beneficiaries will be in their 60s, 70s or older when they inherit an asset.

Thought must be given to protecting those beneficiaries from creditors, divorcing spouses (one out of two marriages end in divorce) and the catastrophic costs of long-term care. Whether the estate is large or small, most decedents want to protect their heirs. A well-drafted beneficiary trust can accomplish that goal.

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For what it’s worth

By Michael Tessler

Throughout our brief but impactful history, America’s protesters have accomplished quite a bit. From the Sons of Liberty dumping nearly $1.7 million worth of English tea into Boston Harbor (talk about destruction of property) to Dr. King sharing his dream during the March on Washington.

Protests, petitions, walkouts and other acts of civil disobedience certainly have earned their chapter in the American story, not always for good reasons, unfortunately.

My first protest was back in 1999 at Scraggy Hill Elementary in Port Jefferson.

Things, as you may remember, were a bit simpler back then. Before the advent of social media, before digital petitions and fake news blogs we were forced to have conversations with one another.

Esther Fusco, my former principal, had an office tucked away behind the school’s reception area.

Inside she had an old-fashioned metal candy dispenser that only accepted pennies. Whenever you were called into her office, she made sure you got to crank out a handful of M&Ms. Between that

and her famed “Star Assemblies,” there was a lot to love as a student.

Unfortunately, for reasons beyond the comprehension of a six-year-old, Dr. Fusco had her assignment changed by the school board and was no longer working in the school. When I heard she was gone, I went home and asked quite innocently, “Where’s Dr. Fusco?” That unknowingly became the rallying call for the first protest I ever participated in.

My mom, an impassioned activist for early childhood education, organized with other community members to picket, protest and attend meetings. This was an extraordinary lesson in civics for a little boy and one that I treasure to this day.

You can imagine my excitement when almost 20 years later I hear about petitions circulating through Ward Melville High School.

Young people were speaking up about an issue they were passionate about.

To provide a bit of context, Ward Melville’s principal introduced a new uniformed graduation gown that combines the school’s signature green and gold.

In the past, they had been separated by

41 percent of transgender youth will attempt suicide at some point in their lives.

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gender. However, with the school’s growing transgender and gender-fluid population, they wanted to adjust with the times. Naturally, there was pushback as it was altering a 50-year tradition.

What should have followed was a debate on the BEST method to preserve tradition while accommodating changing times and the needs of the student body. What actually transpired was unfortunately quite the opposite. Petitions began to grow and with them hateful comments about transgender and gay/lesbian individuals.

During a student walkout, several students held up signs saying “STRAIGHT LIVES MATTER” and imagery often associated with the former Confederate States. There’s a fundamental difference between fighting for tradition and using the guise of tradition as a means of marginalizing another group.

Here’s the unfortunate reality: 41 percent of transgender youth and 20 percent of gay/lesbian/bisexual youth will attempt suicide at some point in their lives. Just for perspective, 4.6 percent of the general population will attempt suicide. Words matter,

and if you’re wondering how those numbers got to be so staggering, look no further than the comments on some of these petitions.

If someone is willing to keep something like that a secret for their whole life, if the pain of that secret is enough cause for them to take their own life, then who the heck am I to question who they are and why?

We were not born wearing blue or pink.

We were born human beings and being human isn’t always easy so let’s stop making it harder on each other.

Nonviolence and peaceful demonstrations remain the second greatest force of change in this country next to democracy itself. To my young friends at Ward Melville, on all sides, keep fighting for what you believe in. Do so however, while showing respect and civility. You are stewards not just of your own rights, but those of all Americans. Just remember, “Nobody’s right if everybody’s wrong.”

Seriously though, where is Dr. Fusco? If anyone sees her, please tell her Michael Tessler sends his regards. I’m 18 years overdue for some M&Ms!

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Patricia Bosworth to appear at the CAC Renowned actress and journalist comes to Huntington for a night of film, stories

By Melissa arnold

P

atricia Bosworth has worn many hats throughout her lengthy career, but above all she is a storyteller.

She’s written for the most well-known magazines and newspapers in America; she’s penned the biographies of Hollywood greats Jane Fonda and Marlon Brando, among others; and she’s graced stage and screen countless times in fulfillment of her childhood dreams. Now, Bosworth is telling her own story.

On March 15, Bosworth will appear at the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington to share her new memoir, “The Men in My Life,” which was released in January.

“At the CAC we often have celebrities come in to talk about their memoirs.

Here we have in Patricia Bosworth a true literary talent who is deeply respected,” said Jud Newborn, curator for special programs at the Cinema Arts Centre. “This book has everything juicy in it that you could want surrounding the world of acting, but it’s also a work that can sit proudly on your bookshelf. It’s placed in the context of crisis and transformation during a particular time in our history. It’s intelligent, fiercely honest, and entertaining.”

In a recent phone interview, Patricia Bosworth said she lived a lot of the time in a world of fantasy when she was a little girl.

“I was always imagining, always pretending to be other people,” recalled Bosworth, who grew up in the shadow of her parents’ troubled marriage. Her father, Bartley Crum, saw his law career destroyed after he defended Hollywood’s infamous Big Ten from alleged communist sympathies in the 1950s.

Along with Bosworth’s fantastic imagination came two big dreams — to become a movie star and a writer. Buoyed by the support and love of her family, she set off in search of an acting career.

It was not an easy life, however, and Bosworth suffered horrible abuse at the hands of the man she would marry and divorce before her 20th birthday. Shortly afterward, her beloved brother, Bartley Jr., took his own life following a long struggle with his sexuality. Just five years later, Bosworth’s father also committed suicide.

“I named my book ‘The Men in My Life’ after (my brother and father), because they really were the two most important men in the world to me,” Bosworth said. “I’ve spent my life trying to get over these huge losses and feeling guilty about their deaths.”

A self-described workaholic, Bosworth followed the path of many other suicide survivors, throwing herself completely into her career as a means of keeping the trauma at bay.

“It was a thrill seeing myself on screen for the first time. It was challenging, and I wanted to change my hairstyle, but I wanted to do more,” Bosworth recalled.

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Regular showings will be on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and on Friday (except March 10) and Saturday at 9 p.m. For further information, visit www.vanderbilt.org.

Open House at Gallery North Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket will host an Open House at its Community Art Center on Sunday, March 12 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Refreshments will be available and teachers will be on site to describe their upcoming workshops including Drawing, Painting, Collage, Printmaking, Glass Jewelry, Photography, Fiber Arts, Papermaking, Sip and Create evenings and more. For details, call 631-751-2676.

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above, Patricia Bosworth; left, the cover of her new book She was eventually invited to join the prestigious Actors Studio in New York City, which allowed her to work with legends including Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Marilyn Monroe and others. It was in Bosworth’s words a “hotbed of creativity,” but it was also the most important workshop in America for recruiting new talent — thanks to skill and good timing, she quickly lined up jobs in television, Broadway and film.

While Bosworth’s resume is far too extensive to list, she singles out a few roles as career highlights. At 23, she played opposite Helen Hayes in a Palm Beach production of Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie,” where she had the chance to meet Williams and talk about his inspiration for Laura, the character she played. Two years later, she appeared in the 1959 film “The Nun’s Story” alongside Audrey Hepburn, whom Bosworth called “a remarkable actress and beautiful human being.”

Developing close relationships with famed actors made Bosworth an easy choice for writing their life stories. Her first biography was of Montgomery Clift, whom she met as a teenager through her father. Later, she became the first woman to write a biography of Jane Fonda, a dear friend from the Actors Studio.

Bosworth’s career in journalism began with interviewing actors for New York Magazine, but her first mentor was Mario

Puzo, author of “The Godfather.” She spent time at a variety of women’s magazines and freelanced for the New York Times for 15 years before becoming managing editor of Harper’s Bazaar and now serves as a contributing editor for Vanity Fair.

In “The Men in My Life,” Bosworth writes candidly about grief, surviving abuse, having a difficult, illegal abortion, and getting to know Hollywood’s finest in a way no one else could.

“I wanted to tell my story because while we talk about many of these issues today, they were either considered taboo or rarely discussed (in the 1950s). I’m not the first one to write about this, but these memories have been in my head and my heart for decades,” she explained. “I wasn’t ready before. But now I am, and I’m very glad I did it.”

In addition to sharing the book at the March 15 event, the Cinema Arts Centre will screen the 1951 film “A Place in the Sun,” starring Bosworth’s friend Montgomery Clift and a 17-year-old Elizabeth Taylor.

An evening with Patricia Bosworth will begin at 7 p.m. March 15 at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington. A dessert and Prosecco reception will feature local jazz guitarist Mike Soloway and give guests the chance to meet Bosworth. Tickets are $20 for CAC members and $25 for nonmembers. For information, call 631-4237611 or visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Volunteers wanted The Miller Place-Mount Sinai Historical Society is seeking volunteers for its upcoming events. Have a new idea for fundraising? Want to become a docent and be a part of living history?

Would you like to help out the annual Country Fair, Spooky Lantern tour, Postman Pete? Call 631-476-5742.

Pet food drive The office of Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta (R-Fort Salonga), 59 Landing Ave., Smithtown is currently collecting pet products including canned and dry cat/dog food, cat/ dog treats, bird seed, fish food, kitty litter and small new toys as part of Long Island Cares’ fourth annual Legislative Food Drive Challenge through April 30. For more information, please call 631-854-3900.

Singles Café Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach will host a Singles Café on Thursday, March 16 from 7 to 8:45 p.m. This program is for people newly single, looking for a relationship or loving their singleness.

Featuring a comedy show with Stevie GB. Open to all. For details, call 631585-9393.

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Film schedule:

‘Abacus: Small enough to Jail’ will be screened on March 27.

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Port Jeff Documentary Series gears up for spring season

By Heidi Sutton

Soul music, Asperger’s syndrome, circus life, terrorism, race in America — these diverse subject matters and more will be explored at length as the Port Jefferson Documentary Series (PJDS) kicks off its spring 2017 season Monday evening, March 13.

Sponsored by the Greater Port Jefferson Northern Brookhaven Arts Council, the Suffolk County Office of Film and Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts, the PJDS, now in its 11th year, will present seven award-winning documentaries from March 13 to May 1, alternating between two venues — Theatre Three in Port Jefferson and The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook. Each screening will be followed by a Q-and-A with guest speakers.

The documentaries are chosen by a sixmember film board, affectionately known as “the film ladies,” who each choose one film to present and then a seventh film is chosen unanimously by the group.

The ladies, who include co-directors Lyn Boland and Barbara Sverd, Wendy Feinberg, Honey Katz, Phyliss Ross and Lorie Rothstein, recently found out that the PJDS was chosen by Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s Best of Long Island survey as the Best Film Festival on Long Island for 2017. The series beat out the Stony Brook Film Festival, the Hamptons International Film Festival and the Gold Coast Film Festival.

“Ecstatic would not be too mild a description,” said Boland. “We were really delighted [about the news].” Sverd added, “We never found out who had nominated us, but we are very grateful to that person!”

According to Sverd, the group started out 11 years ago sitting around a dining room table at the late Sondra Edward’s home “brainstorming about how to improve the Greater Port Jefferson/Northern Brookhaven’s existing film series. It was there that the idea of a documentary series began to emerge.”

Back then, Sverd said, “We knew that documentaries were an emerging art form and that our community was missing opportunities to seem them, as they mostly played in New York for a limited time. We now face new challenges in an age of streaming and HBO, but our mission [to present new documentaries] has remained the same.”

This past fall, the group traveled to the Tribeca Film Festival and the New York Doc-

umentary Film Festival in Manhattan and attended the Stony Brook Film Festival, searching for documentaries that generated a lot of interest and offered wide appeal.

This season, both Boland and Sverd are most excited about presenting “I Am Not Your Negro,” which is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson. Based on the writings of James Baldwin, it tells the story of race in modern America. One of the scheduled guest speakers, Prof. Michael Theiwill, was a colleague and friend of Baldwin.

“It’s an exciting film, it’s very, very sophisticated and it’s so on point,” said Boland. “It’s a little demanding in terms of what it asks the audience to listen to and to be aware of, but it is very on point for what’s going on. You realize how you thought everything was changing, but there is still this basic unyielding racism that we find very difficult to understand.”

Boland is also looking forward to showing “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail” on March 27. “It’s such a great story about this little bank in Queens that the district attorney decides to pick on for financial irregularities” and how the family that owned the bank fought back and won.

The co-directors encourage the audience to stay after the screenings for the Qand-A part which can get quite spirited. “A documentary is like taking a college course,” said Sverd, adding, “I believe that the reason documentaries have become so popular is because people love to learn about other people, places and things. Having a director for an up-close and personal Q-and-A after each screening makes it an even more special classroom experience.”

“For me it is much more exciting to get a little bit of the backstory after the movie. Having the director or someone from the film there to answer questions right away was something that we really wanted,” said Boland.

The group is always looking for volunteers to help distribute posters and flyers, taking tickets and program assistance. To sign up, please call 631-473-5200.

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series will be held at 7 p.m. every Monday from March 13 to May 1 at Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson or The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook. Tickets, sold at the door, are $7 per person (no credit cards please). For more information, visit www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.

▶ The spring season will kick off with a screening of “Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing” at Theatre Three on March 13. The dramatic story of the April 2013 terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon is recounted through the emotional experiences of individuals whose lives were forever impacted. The film follows events as they unfolded that day and over the next two years, to the death penalty sentence for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Winner of the Audience Award Best Documentary at the Woodstock Film Festival, “Marathon” shows how cities and communities come together and find strength through dark times. Guest speakers will be directors Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg. ▶ “The Uncondemned,” the second film in the series, will be screened at Theatre Three on March 20. Both a real-life courtroom thriller and a moving human drama, the documentary tells the gripping story of a group of young international lawyers and activists who fought to have rape recognized as a war crime and the Rwandan women who came forward to testify and win justice for the crimes committed against them. The film won the Brizzolara Family Foundation Award for a Film of Conflict and Resolution and the Victor Rabinowitz and Joanne Grant Award for Social Justice at the Hamptons International Film Festival. Co-sponsored by the Africana Studies Department at Stony Brook University. Guest speaker will be director Michele Mitchell. ▶ On March 27, The Long Island Museum will host a screening of “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail.” Directed

by Steve James and produced by Julie Goldman and Mark Mitten, the film tells the fascinating David and Goliath story of the government’s decision to prosecute a small, immigrant-owned financial institution, Abacus Federal Savings of Chinatown owned by the Sung family, of mortgage fraud while overlooking far more egregious behavior at much larger institutions. The Sung family spent over $10 million in a fiveyear battle to save the family business, their honor and to stand up for their community. Producer Julie Goldman, Associated Producer Sean Lyness and bankers Jill and Vera Sung will be the guest speakers for the evening. ▶ The fourth film, titled “I Am Not Your Negro,” will be screened at The Long Island Museum on April 3. Built around James Baldwin’s unfinished 1979 book about the lives and successive assassinations of his friends Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, the film, directed by Raoul Peck, delves into the complex legacy of those three lives and deaths that permanently marked the American social and political landscape complimented by archival footage, photographs and television clips. Winner of the Audience Award at the Chicago International Film Festival, Best Documentary at the Hamptons International Film Festival, People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, short-listed for the Academy Awards and countless other accolades, “I Am Not Your Negro”

has been called “One of the best movies you are likely to see this year” by the New York Times. Guest Speakers will include Prof. Zebulon Miletsky, African American Studies, SUNY, and Author/Prof.

Michael Thelwell, U. Mass, Amherst. Cosponsored by the Africana Studies Department at Stony Brook University.

director Lorenzo Pisoni will be the guest speaker on April 17. ▶ The series continues on April 17 at Theatre Three with “Circus Kid.” A ring of daring, danger, spirit and lunacy can lead many a young child into a romantic fantasy of running away to join the circus. But for Lorenzo Pisoni, director of this autobiographical documentary, and guest speaker for the evening, the reality of growing up as the golden child in his family’s cult classic Pickle Family Circus, his dreams were about running away from it. Archival footage of vaudeville-style acts and interviews include Pickle Family participants, including parents Larry and Peggy, daughter Gypsy and Pickle member Bill Irwin. ▶ “Bang! The Bert Berns Story” will be screened at Theatre Three on April 24.

Music meets the Mob in this biographical documentary, narrated by Steven Van Zandt, about the life and career of songwriter and record producer Bert Berns whose hits include “Twist and Shout,”“Tell Him,” “Hang on Sloopy,” “Here Comes the Night” and “Piece of My Heart.” Berns helped launch the careers of Wilson Pickett, Van Morrison and Neil Diamond and produced some of the greatest soul music ever made. Filmmaker Brett Berns, who will be the evening’s guest speaker, brings his late father’s story to the screen through interviews with Ronald Isley, Ben E. King, Solomon Burke, Van Morrison, Paul McCartney and Keith Richards and rare performance footage. Co-sponsored by the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. ▶ The final film for the spring 2106 series, to be screened at Theatre Three on May 1, will be “Off the Rails,” the remarkable true story of Darius McCollum, a man with Asperger’s syndrome whose overwhelming love of transit has landed him in jail 32 times for impersonating New York City bus drivers and subway conductors and driving their routes. Winner of Best Documentary at the DocUtah Film Festival, the Newport Beach Film Festival, the Woods Hole Film Festival and the Buffalo International Film Festival, to name just a few. Director Adam Irving will be the guest speaker via Skype.

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Above, the royal court of the 2017 Miller Place-Rocky Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade, from left, Lady Michele Wooley, Queen Jessica Wooley and Lady Anna Maria Jacobsen; below, Grand Marshal Joseph Cognitore

Miller Place-Rocky Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade celebrates 67 years

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The communities of Miller Place and Rocky Point, along with the neighboring hamlets of Brookhaven’s North Shore, are gearing up for an annual rite of spring. The Friends of St. Patrick are pleased to announce that the 67th annual Miller PlaceRocky Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Sunday, March 12. The event will kick off at the comer of Harrison Avenue in Miller Place at 1 p.m. sharp and will proceed east along Route 25A before ending at the comer of Route 25A and Broadway in downtown Rocky Point. Route 25A will be closed to traffic at noon to prepare for the event.

The committee has named local hero Joseph A. Cognitore to be the Grand Marshal at this year’s parade. A Vietnam veteran, Cognitore has been a member of the VFW since 1973 and serves as commander of VFW Post 6249, Rocky Point.

Under his direction, the Suffolk County Veteran Commanders joined with the Long Island Home Building Corporation to provide homes for wounded veterans and their families. Most recently, Cognitore and the developer and owner of Landmark

Properties were named Times Beacon Record Newspapers 2016 People of the Year for building and giving homes to veterans.

Because of his dedication and commitment to the country and to the Rocky Point community, it has been said the Joe Cognitore personifies everything that a citizen should be in terms of national and local service.

In keeping with the tradition of recognizing aspiring young women in the community, the title of parade queen has been bestowed upon Jessica Wooley of Rocky Point. A student at Stony Brook University, she has helped with the Rocky Point Fire Department “megabucks” fundraiser and has been a staff member for the North Shore Public Ownership Association for the past five summers. She is very proud of her Irish heritage, not just because she likes corned beef and cabbage, but especially because of the reputation the Irish immigrants brought with them as being very hard workers.

The queen will be graciously escorted at the parade by her ladies-in-waiting, sister Michelle Wooley of Rocky Point who attends Suffolk County Community College and Anna Maria Jacobsen who is a student at Mount Sinai High School.

This year’s parade will feature veteran and community groups and organizations, along with elected officials from all areas of our government and a special performance by local band 2 Man Acoustical Jam for the anticipated crowd of more than 50,000.

Of course, no parade would be complete without the presence of local fire departments, high school bands, Irish dancing, Scout troops and many colorful floats. Be sure to come down to cheer your favorite on! There is something on this special day for everyone, as this local parade reaches historic proportions by carrying on a 67year community tradition.

For further information regarding parade information and updates, please visit www.friendsofsaintpatrick.org.

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This week in hisTory MAR. 9

1820: The U.S. Congress passes the Land Act that paves the way for westward expansion of North America.

1822: Charles M. Graham receives the first patent for artificial teeth.

1959: Mattel introduces Barbie at the annual Toy Fair in New York.

1964: Production begins on the first Ford Mustang.

MAR. 10

49 BC: Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon and invades Italy.

1876: Alexander Graham Bell makes the first successful call with the telephone.

He speaks the words “Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you.”

1880: The Salvation Army arrives in the U.S. from England.

MAR. 11

1302: The characters Romeo and Juliet are married this day according to playwright William Shakespeare.

1888: The Blizzard of ‘88 begins along the U.S. Atlantic Seaboard shutting down communication and transportation lines. More than 400 people die.

1930: U.S. President Howard Taft becomes the first U.S. president to be buried in the National Cemetery at Arlington.

MAR. 12

1894: Coca-Cola is sold in bottles for the first time.

1912: The Girl Scout organization is founded under the name Girl Guides.

— Compiled By ernestine FranCo 1933: U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt presents his first presidential address to the nation, the first of the Fireside Chats.

1974: “Wonder Woman” debuts on ABC.

MAR. 13

1925: A law in Tennessee prohibits the teaching of evolution.

1951: The comic strip “Dennis the Menace” appears for the first time in newspapers across the country.

2012: After 244 years of publication, Encyclopædia Britannica announces it will discontinue its print edition.

MAR. 14

1964: Jack Ruby if found guilty of the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald.

1967: John F. Kennedy’s body is moved from a temporary grave to a permanent one at Arlington National Cemetery.

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1938: Oil is discovered in Saudi Arabia.

1989: The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs becomes the 14th department in the president’s cabinet.

2002: In the U.S., Burger King begins selling a veggie burger. The event is billed as the first veggie burger to be sold nationally by a fast-food chain.

By BarBara Beltrami Rich in fiber and potassium, bananas are considered a healthful addition to most diets and a quick and satisfying snack.

However, I don’t usually get excited about them. If I do condescend to eat one, it must be just this side of ripe, firm with just a touch of green near the ends. On the other hand, my husband loves bananas that are just this side of rotten, soft and brown and begging for a visit from fruit flies. Those are the ones I use in the recipes to follow.

Banana Walnut Bread This recipe comes from one of those spiral bound cookbooks put out by some organization that my mother belonged to many many years ago. Although it is torn and tattered, I still cherish it for this recipe and a few others.

YIELD: Makes 10 to 12 servings INGREDIENTS: • • • • • • •

½ cup shortening 1 cup sugar 2 eggs, well beaten 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 ripe bananas, mashed ¼ cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a 9-inch loaf pan. In large mixing bowl, combine shortening, sugar and eggs. Sift together the flour and baking soda and add to wet mixture. Stir in bananas and walnuts. Pour into greased loaf pan and bake one hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm with butter, cream cheese or jam and hot tea or coffee.

Bananas Foster This dish originated in New Orleans in the 1950s and is traditionally made with a rum flambé. Playing with fire makes me nervous so I leave out the flambé part and just add a splash of rum to the bananas in the skillet right before serving.

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • Half a stick of unsalted butter • 4 bananas, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise • 1½ cups brown sugar

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1 tablespoon vanilla extract ¾ teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of salt 2 ounces rum (optional) One pint vanilla ice cream or 1 pint heavy cream, whipped

DIRECTIONS: In large skillet melt butter over medium heat. Gently add bananas; cook over medium heat until golden, about two minutes; gently turn and cook other side until golden, about two minutes. (Don’t worry if they break; they’ll still taste wonderful!). Remove from skillet and set aside to keep warm.

Add brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt to skillet and cook, stirring constantly, over low heat about two minutes. Turn off heat, add rum to skillet, if using, stir, and stand back in case it flames. Return bananas to skillet and gently spoon sauce over them.

Place a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream in four dessert dishes. Top with bananas and sauce and serve immediately with vanilla wafers or ginger snaps.

Banana Butterscotch Cookies I’ve had this recipe a long time, and as with so many old recipes, I can’t remember who gave it to me. There’s something about the combination of bananas and butterscotch that is absolutely intoxicating, especially as the cookies are baking.

YIELD: Makes 2 to 3 dozen cookies INGREDIENTS: • • • • • • • • • • •

2½ cups flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¾ cup white granulated sugar ¼ cup brown sugar ²⁄₃ cup unsalted butter 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Two very ripe bananas, mashed 2 cups butterscotch chips

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease cookie sheet. Sift together the flour, salt, baking power and baking soda. Cream together both sugars and the butter until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs and vanilla and combine with dry ingredients. Add mashed banana and butterscotch chips and stir in thoroughly. Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet and bake 12 to 15 minutes. Place on rack to cool before serving.

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Nonconiferous evergreens have a place in the garden

By EllEn BarcEl

Broadleaf evergreens are not conifers (which evolved about 300 million years ago), but flowering plants (which evolved about 125 million years ago). It’s just that broadleaf evergreens happen to keep their leaves throughout the winter and in many cases can be used the same way that conifers can — as a year-round privacy screen.

Yes, eventually they will lose their leaves, but they will stay on the plant over winter and will present a beautiful, almost Christmas card, scene covered with snow.

Azaleas and rhododendrons immediately come to mind, especially in Long Island’s acidic soil. But, there are a number of other evergreen shrubs to consider.

Euonymus come in a wide variety of sizes and colors. Small cream-colored flowers will produce red berries in autumn on some varieties. Some are fast growers that reach an enormous size and need to be pruned back several times a year — unless you really want a massive shrub. The golden variety can revert to type (that is, have its leaves turn all green), resulting in a shrub that’s part golden and part green.

Some are considered invasive in Suffolk County, including Euonymus alatus (winged euonymus, also called burning bush due to its red leaves in autumn) and E. fortunei (winter creeper), and are on the Do Not Sell/Transfer list. I had one that had a branch root underneath a house shutter — how’s that for invasive? Since

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native to north america, mountain laurel produces beautiful white to dark pink flowers with purple markings in May and June. this shrub has a number of negatives, why plant it? Do so only if you find noninvasive varieties and are sure you have the room to grow it to its potential.

Holly is one of my favorite shrubs, although over time, they can reach the size of small specimen trees. Most varieties need at least one male plant (which does not produce red berries) in the area to pollinate the female shrubs. Even holly varieties that are self-fertile will produce more red berries with a male plant in the vicinity.

Holly prefers an acidic soil, so is ideal for

Long Island’s soil. Another plus is that they are fairly disease and insect resistant. Some varieties are even deer resistant. While a number of my shrubs has been munched on by deer, the holly have never been touched.

Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia), in the heather family, is native to North America. It blooms in May and June and is hardy in zones 4 to 9. This can be a very large shrub, maturing at 7 to 15 feet tall and easily about as wide. Do not plant this one in front of a window, unless you really want to block the view. However, it

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Firethorn (Pyracantha) are thorny, evergreen shrubs in the Rosaceae family.

They tend to be upright, rather than bushy shrubs, and due to the thorns should not be planted anywhere near walkways or pools. The plants can get to be quite tall, up to 12 feet at maturity. They present small white flowers in spring and summer that mature to either orange or yellow berries in autumn, which the birds love but are not edible for humans. They are hardy in zones 6 to 9. It’s an easy plant to grow and pretty much pest free. They grow in a wide variety of soil pH levels from acidic to alkaline.

They grow well in shady areas and, an added bonus for those of you with clay soil, do well in sandy, loamy and even heavy (clay) soils. If it wasn’t for the thorns, this would be pretty much a perfect plant.

No plant is perfect for every location.

Always read plant tags carefully to check for requirements and final size. You don’t want your home to have its windows blocked by giant shrubs or spend entirely too much time pruning them back.

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Thursday 9 Hadassah meeting

The Seaport Chapter of Hadassah will meet at the Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome to come listen to the Megillah of Esther and some historical background for the holiday of Purim as presented by Lorraine Flecker. Refreshments will be served. Questions? Call 924-6313.

Community Blood Drive The Mother Teresa Council Knights of Columbus will hold a Blood Drive at St. James R.C. Church, 429 Route 25A, Setauket. The drive will be held in the Parish Center from 3 to 8:30 p.m. For appointments or more information, please contact John at 474-1937 (evenings) or email jedahl44@ gmail.com.

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As part of its Sunday Street Music series in collaboration with WUSB-FM and The Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council, The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will welcome rock/reggae/blues and soul singer Garland Jeffreys to the Carriage Museum’s Gillespie Room at 3 p.m. Advance sale tickets are $25 at www.sundaystreet.org through March 10. Tickets at the door are $30, cash only. For more information, call 751-0066.

Chinese Auction fundraiser

URBAN POET A 2016 inductee into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame, Garland Jeffreys will appear in concert at The Long Island Museum on March 12. Photo by Danny Clinch

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown will hold a program for adults and teenagers, Creatures of the Night, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Meet some nocturnal animals and embark on a walk into the darkness to enjoy the night and maybe call an owl or two. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight. $10 per person. To register, call 979-6344.

ending at the St. James Gazebo. Piper bands, marching bands, Scout troops, dance groups, floats, fire trucks, antique cars and more. Rain date is March 18 at 1 p.m. For more information, please call 584-5200.

Friday Night Face Off

Fiddler’s Green in concert

Saturday 11 Winter Water Walk

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, located at 25 Lloyd Harbor Road in Huntington, will host a Winter Water Walk for adults from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Leisurely observe winter waterfowl and explore the beach during this 5-mile hike.

Bring binoculars. $4 per person. Advance registration is required by calling 423-1770.

Poetry Reading

Join All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook for a Second Saturday Poetry Reading from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by Suffolk County Poet Laureate Robert Savino, the featured poets will be David Axelrod and John Anthony Brennan.

An open reading will follow. For more information, please call 655-7798.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St. James St. James Chamber of Commerce will present the 33rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 1 p.m. Parade route will travel along Lake Avenue from Woodlawn to Railroad Avenues

Comsewogue High School, 565 Bicycle Path, Port Jefferson Station will host a concert by the Sound Symphony at 2 p.m. Program will feature Vaughan Williams’ “Overture: The Wasps,” Glazunov’s Saxophone Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. Tickets at the door are $10 adults, $5 seniors and students, children under 12 free. For further information, visit www.soundsymphony.org.

Garland Jeffreys in concert

Friday 10

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 for more information.

Sound Symphony concert

The Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport will welcome author Jacke Gorst at 2 p.m. Gorst will speak about and sign copies of his book, “Andrew Geller: Deconstructed: The Story of an Artist and Architect.” Refreshments will be served. Admission is $5 per person, free for members. Questions? Call 757-9859.

The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will welcome singer/songwriter/pianist Peter Cincotti in concert in the Recital Hall at 8 p.m.

Blending pop, rock, blues and jazz, Cincotti will take the audience on a breathtaking musical ride. Tickets are $30 at www.stallercenter.com or at 632-2787.

Creatures of the Night

The Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade begins at the corner of Holbrook Patchogue Road and Portion Road at 2 p.m., then goes down Portion and makes a left on Hawkins Ave. From there, the parade route goes to Church Street and stops at the reviewing stand just past St. Joseph Church. Call 963-2796 for information.

Sunday at the Society

Peter Cincotti in concert

A Chinese Auction to benefit the Have a Heart Children’s Cancer Society will be held at the VFW Post 4927, 31 Horseblock Road, Centereach at 6 p.m. (drawing at 8 p.m.) Over 200 prizes and gift certificates available. Admission is $10 per person and includes a sheet of 25 raffle tickets, coffee and cake. For more info, call 696-4713.

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In anticipation of St. Patrick's Day, join the North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham for an afternoon of traditional Irish jigs and reels with the Fiddler’s Green Quartet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Free and open to all. Call 929-4488 for more information.

Homegrown Music Café concert

The Homegrown Music Café at St. Gerard Majella Church, 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson will welcome Lois Morton and Arejay Ella in concert at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person. Visit www.homegrownmusiccafe.com for additional info.

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Boy Scout Troop 272 of Ronkonkoma will hold a Chinese Auction and Pasta Dinner fundraiser at St. Joseph Church, 45 Church St., Ronkonkoma at 6 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information, visit www.stjoronk.org/tropp272.

The 67th annual Rocky Point/Miller Place St. Patrick's Day Parade will kick off at the comer of Harrison Avenue in Miller Place at 1 p.m. sharp and will proceed east along Route 25A before ending at the comer of Route 25A and Broadway in downtown Rocky Point. Visit www.friendsofstpatrick.org for details.

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All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook will present a concert titled New Music for Strings, featuring musicans Anne Sophie Andersen, Hristina Blagoeva, Joenne Dumitrascu, Lucia Kobza, Micaela Fruend, Phuc Phan along with Taylor Ackley and the Stony Brook Roots Ensemble, at 6 p.m. Program will include contemporary American works by local and national composers. Free admission. Questions?

Call 655-7798.

Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station for an afternoon of traditional Irish music, songs and stories from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Jim Hawkins and Greg Ryan will present a selection of ballads in the tradition of the great Irish musicians. Featured instruments will include guitar, banjo, flute and bodhran. Free and open to all. Registration is required by calling 928-1212.

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VFW Post 4927 Auxiliary, 31 Horseblock Road, Centereach will host a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Join them for an evening of Irish American Music, corned beef dinner, open bar, raffles, door prizes and more.

Tickets are $35 per person in advance, $40 at the door. To order, call 585-7390.

The parade will kick off on New York Avenue just north of the Huntington train station at 2 p.m. and make its way onto Main Street, ending at St. Patrick's Church. Visit www.huntingtonhibernians.com for more information.

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Monday 13 Irish Night in Smithtown

The Smithtown Historical Society will host an Irish Night at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St. Smithtown at 7 p.m. Enjoy a corned beef and cabbage dinner, courtesy of Faradays, traditional Irish music by John Corr, Irish dancing, a limerick contest and raffles. Tickets are $30 per person, $25 members. To order, call 265-6768.

Book signing

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome artist and author Whitney Gardner who will be speaking and signing copies of her new YA novel, “You're Welcome, Universe,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442 for more information.

Civic association meeting

The Sound Beach Civic Association will hold a meeting at the Sound Beach Firehouse, located at 152 Sound Beach Blvd., at 7:30 p.m. Stop by and learn why libraries are special places from a representative from the North Shore Public Library. Refreshments will be served. For additional information, call 744-6952.

Tuesday 14 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 for more information.

Paint Night

Join the Huntington Historical Society for a two-hour Paint Night with instructor Robin Horn who will show the class how to use historic slate roof tiles from the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building as their canvas. At the end of the night you will be able to bring your personally decorated tile home with you. The Historical Society will provide the supplies and

MARCH 09, 2017 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B21 snacks, you bring your artistic vision and your drink of choice. $45 per person, $40 members includes supplies and snacks. Call 427-7045, ext. 404, to register.

Wednesday 15 Garden Club meeting

The Mount Sinai Garden Club will hold its first meeting of the year at the Heritage Center, 633 Mount Sinai–Coram Road, Mount Sinai from 7 to 8:30 p.m. On the agenda will be a talk on how to start your own vegetable seedlings by Master Gardener Lisa Bastaiins and plans on a shrub maze to be installed at Heritage Park in April. All are welcome. For further information, call 509-0882.

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.

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'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.

‘Jake’s Women’

The Arena Players Repertory Theater will kick off its 2017 season with Neil Simon’s "Jake’s Women" on March 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. and March 12 and 19 at 3 p.m. Performances are held at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Carriage House Theater, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Tickets for Fridays and Sundays are $20, $18 seniors. Saturday shows are $25 (no senior discount). To order, call 516-293-0674 or 516-557-1207. For more information, visit www.arenaplayers.org.

'It Shoulda Been You'

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, $32 seniors, $20 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

'Carmen'/ 'Romeo & Juliet'

The Port Jefferson Free Library, 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson will welcome John Corr and Mike McCromack for an evening of the History of Ireland Through Music. Held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Free and open to all. Call 473-0022.

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.

Cosy Sheridan in concert

Festival of One-Act Plays

History of Ireland Through Music

The Folk Music Society of Huntington will present Cosy Sheridan in concert at the Cinema Arts Centre’s Sky Room, 423 Park Ave., Huntington at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the door are $15, $10 members. Visit www.fmsh.org for additional information.

Book signing

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome author Stephanie Kepke who will be speaking and signing copies of her new book, “Boys, Dogs and Chaos: Essays,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442 for additional information.

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

'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. Based on the classic story by Robert

Louis Stevenson and featuring a thrilling score of pop rock hits from multi-Grammy and Tonynominated Frank Wildhorn and double Oscar and Grammy-winning Leslie Bricusse. 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.

'Godspell'

Students at Mount Sinai High School, 110 North Country Road, Mount Sinai will present the musical "Godspell" in the school auditorium on March 30, 31 and April 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 adults, $7 students and senior citizens. Senior citizens are invited to reserve free tickets for the March 30 performance. For information or to order tickets, call 870-2882.

‘Where There’s a Will’

What happens when a group of down and out show folk are given the chance to each inherit half a million dollars? The answer is "Where There’s a Will," an original comedy by Jeffrey Sanzel playing on the Mainstage at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from April 8 to May 6. Tickets are $35 per person, $20 for children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?’

The Arena Players Repertory Theater will present “The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?,” the provocative black comedy that questions the boundaries of love and the limits of desire, at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Carriage House Theater, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport on April 14, 15, 21, 22 at 8 p.m. and April 23 at 3 p.m. Tickets range from $18 to $25. To order, call 516-293-0674 or 516-557-1207. For more info, visit www.arenaplayers.org.

‘Zombie” & ‘Burial Ground’

Retro Picture Show returns with a double feature screening of “Zombie” (1979) and “Burial Ground” (1980) at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423

‘Thelma and Louise’

As part of its Cult Café series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen “Thelma and Louise” on March 11 at 10 p.m.

Tickets are $6, $5 members. Call 423-7611.

‘Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing’

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series will kick off its spring season with a screening of "Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing" on March 13 at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson at 7 p.m. Followed by a Q-and-A with Directors Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg.

Tickets are $7 at the door. For more information, visit www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.

‘A Place in the Sun’

As part of its Cinema Classics series, the Cinema Arts Center, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "A Place in the Sun" (1951) starring Montgomery Clift and Elizabeth Taylor on March 15 at 7 p.m. With best-selling biographer Patricia Bosworth in person. A book signing reception for Bosworth’s new memoir, “The Men in My Life,” will follow. Tickets are $25, $20 members. Call 423-7611.

'Hometown Habitat'

The Huntington–Oyster Bay Audubon Society will screen the documentary "Hometown Habitat: Stories of Bringing Nature Home" at Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor, on March 15 at 7 p.m. Free and open to all. For more information, call 692-6820.

Huntington Station Jack Abrams STEM School, 155 Lowndes Ave., Huntington Station will host a winter farmers market on March 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Featuring fresh regional produce and artisanal foods. For more information, visit www.longislandfarmersmarkets.com.

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 and international specialties.

Over 20 vendors. Free admission. Call Melissa at 516-551-8461 for further information.

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook invites seniors for a free, self-guided tour of the museum’s student art exhibition, Colors of Long Island, on March 14 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Call 751-0066 for more information.

Theater

Smithtown

The Smithtown Historical Society will host a Gourmet Food and Handmade Market at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown on April 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring jewelry, home decor, crafts, baby items, scarves, food, gifts and more. Free admission.

Call 265-6768 for details.

'Respect'

Bare Bones Theater Company, 57 Main St., Northport will present "Walter’s Wish," a new fantasy comedy by Christopher Hackett, on March 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. and on March 12 at 2 p.m. Adult content. Tickets are $25, $20 matinees, $15 students with ID. To order, visit www. barebonestheater.com or call 1-800-838-3006.

Join the Port Jefferson Free Library, 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson for a free screening of "Manchester by the Sea" starring Casey Affleck on March 10 at 2 p.m. Rated R. No registration necessary. All are welcome. Call 473-0022.

Port Jefferson

Senior Tuesdays

‘Walter’s Wish’

‘Manchester by the Sea’

Farmers markets

Film

For seniors

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will bring "Respect: A Musical Journey of Women" by Dorothy Marcic to its Mainstage through March 25. Featuring music by Reddy, Wynette, Gershwin, Rodgers, Hart, Sedaka and many more.

Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Park Ave., Huntington on March 10 at 10 p.m.

Tickets are $22, $18 members. Call 423-7611.

Photo courtesy of Arena Players

WRITER'S BLOCK The Arena Players Repertory Theater kicks off its 2017 Main Stage season with a Neil Simon comedy, "Jake’s Women," which opens March 10 in the Carriage House Theater at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport. Jake, a novelist who is more successful with fiction than with life, faces a marital crisis by daydreaming about the women in his life. The wildly comic and sometimes moving flashbacks played in his mind are interrupted by visitations from the actual women. Starring Dean Schildkraut, Francis Rosato, Kami Crary, K.D. Guadagno, Olivia Puglisi, Nikki Kutler, Suzie Lustig and Allison Bryant, the show runs through March 19.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

Horoscopes

for the second week of March PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

This week is ripe for love, Pisces. A romantic connection may finally bloom or you may get news that someone is expecting a baby.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

You may find yourself teetering between responsibilities to work, friends and even family. It’s possible you will need to set aside some time to play catch-up in the coming days.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Listen before you make assumptions, Taurus. Resist any temptation to wildly post or chat about personal information.

You might regret it later on.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Photo courtesy of ©C. Brukin, 2017/Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Above, members of the New York Chapter of The Children’s Heart Foundation present CSHL Research Assistant Professor Michael Ronemus with a $50,000 check from The Children’s Heart Foundation for his recently funded research grant on Feb. 23.

Children’s Heart Foundation gives CSHL’s Michael Ronemus a research jolt

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF Just before he took a holiday break in December, Michael Ronemus received a welcome surprise.

“In the last afternoon before the holidays, I got a call from William Foley. He said, ‘Congratulations,’” recalled Ronemus, a research assistant professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. “I submitted the application in May and I didn’t know what to expect.”

Foley, the executive director at the Children’s Heart Foundation, was reaching out to Ronemus to let him know he was one of seven researchers — six in North America and one in Europe — to receive funding for his research.

Ronemus received a check for $50,000 at a presentation ceremony on Feb. 23.

Scientists are seeking out private foundations more as they search for sources of funding, said Ronemus.

The funds will help Ronemus use next-generation sequencing to look closely at 120 families for evidence of copy number variation in their genes.

When a person has a different number of copies of a part of a specific gene, that can be a positive, neutral or negative event, depending on the consequence for the individual. Most copy number variations are neutral, which is why people have hundreds of them in their genes.

Copy number variations can contribute, however, to de novo mutations, presenting changes in a genetic code that can make the genes of an offspring different from those of his or her parents.

If these mutations damage a gene that’s essential for normal development of the heart, they can contribute to congenital heart defects.

Indeed, the Children’s Heart Foundation has contributed $8.7 million to research, hoping to improve the ability to prevent, diagnose and treat the 40,000 people born each year in the United States with a heart defect.

Of the children born with a heart defect, about one in four, has a form of critical congenital heart disease, said Jon Kaltman, the chief in the Heart Development and Structures Diseases Branch of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. That means he or she will most likely require surgery within the first year of life, although most have it within the first month.

At this point, doctors and researchers understand the

genetic cause of congenital heart disease for a small percent of people. The work of the Pediatric Cardiac Genomics Consortium hopes to make this true for a larger number of people with a congenital heart defect, Kaltman said.

Knowing the genetics of a patient and his or her family could be “helpful for that family to understand what might have caused the congenital heart disease” said Kaltman, who has been a pediatric cardiologist since 2005. “If that family were to have another child” the genetics could help assess the “risk that a second child will also have a congenital heart defect.”

A greater awareness of the genes involved in heart disease could also provide a guide for the way the defect might react to treatment. “We see patients with identical looking hearts [on an echocardiogram] from different families in which they undergo surgery” and have different reactions, Kaltman said. “One does well and has few complications and the other develops arrhythmias at 15 and heart failure at 25.”

POWER OF 3 continued on page B25

Finances are your main priority this week, Gemini. Whether you have a lot in savings or are floundering paycheck to paycheck, it is time to reassess your financial situation.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, if things are stressful at home, it may be necessary to step away for some breathing room. Book a vacation so everyone can unwind and recharge.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Take a deep breath and try to relax, Leo. You have been operating on overdrive for some time now and you’re just about out of gas. Book that vacation, pronto.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

A promising collaboration may be on the horizon, Virgo. This could prove interesting and also propel a hobby or your career a bit further than you had anticipated.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, newfound success earns you the recognition you deserve. It could mean a promotion to a corner office or even the opportunity to enjoy a new, more lucrative job elsewhere.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

A dream or a passion project you have been working on for several months may finally come to fruition, Scorpio. Make changes gradually and success will follow.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, there’s no wiggle room left for apprehension or ambivalence.

Take action this week and it could be a turning point in your life. Seal the deal however you choose.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, the key to landing on your feet is to always expect the curve balls that will be thrown your way. This way you are always on your toes and can adapt quickly.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Now is a good time to declutter your life, Aquarius. Start sorting through your belongings, then move on to any emotional baggage you’ve been carrying.

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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

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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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ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone/Fax: (631) 941–4141 Parish Office email: parish@stjamessetauket.org Office Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 am - 2 pm

Mission Statement: Beloved daughters and sons of the Catholic parish of St. James, formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, are a pilgrim community on Camiño-toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit. Our response to Jesus’ invitation to be faithful and fruitful disciples requires us to be nurtured by the Eucharist and formed by the Gospel’s call to be a Good Samaritan to neighbor and enemy. That in Jesus’ name we may be a welcoming community respectful of life in all its diversities and beauty; stewards of and for God’s creation; and witnesses to Faith, Hope and Charity.

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) Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Baptisms: Contact the Office at the end of the third month (pregnancy) to set date 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 Bereavement: (631) 941-4141 x 341 Faith Formation Office: (631) 941-4141 x 328 Outreach: (631) 941-4141 x 333 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: (631) 941-473-1211 Our Daily Bread Sunday Soup Kitchen 3 pm

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.

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

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

YOUNG ISRAEL OF CORAM

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

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

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.

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

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

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A warm and caring intergenerational community dedicated to learning, prayer, social action, and friendship.

Member Union for Reform Judaism

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

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

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METHODIST

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

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

ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

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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 Lenten Worship Services Tuesdays at 6:15 pm March 14, 21, 28 & April 4 Wednesdays at 11 am March 15, 22, 29 & April 5 (Bible Study on Wednesday night at 7:30 pm on the themes of the week) Maundy Thursday, April 13, 11 am & 7:30 pm Good Friday, April 14, 11 am & 7:30 pm Easter Sunday, April 16, 8 am & 10:15 am with an Easter Egg Hunt & Breakfast at 9 am We have a NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care

METHODIST 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

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

Rev. Steven kim, Pastor

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.facebook.com/welcomefriendssoupkitchen Welcome Inn Soup Kitchen Prep Site: tfolliero@yahoo.com 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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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

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

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POWER OF 3

Continued from page B22

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Michael Ronemus explains the relevance of his research to the community at the check presentation event on Feb. 23.

The differences in respones to treatment for those patients may be genetic.

“For the patient with the genetic signal for the complicated course, we can do more interventions early on,” Kaltman said, which could include earlier valve replacements or more aggressive arrhythmia surveillance.

Working with Bruce Gelb, a professor in pediatrics and cardiology at Mount Sinai Hospital, Ronemus is focusing on a group of patients with a condition called tetralogy of Fallot. Children with this defect develop a bluish color in their skin and can have trouble breathing when they exercise.

Doctors treat people with this condition with open heart surgery, which fixes a hole between the ventricles and opens up a narrowed right ventricular outflow tract. “Early diagnosis can lead to a straightforward procedure and good outcome,” Ronemus said. “If there is any reason to suspect [that a developing fetus has this condition], we’d like to know.”

By studying copy number variation, Gelb and Ronemus can search for signatures or markers in prenatal screening, which doctors can do through amniocentesis or cell-free fetal DNA analysis, which is a noninvasive form of prenatal testing.

‘Look at the clock: Every 15 minutes a baby is born with congenital heart disease.’

— Jackie Pecora

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New York Chapter president of the Children’s Heart Foundation Jackie Pecora speaks at the check presentation event.

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.

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A definitive diagnosis even before birth could help doctors prepare for quick intervention that could be more effective, Ronemus said. If not diagnosed, a third of the children with the condition die within the first year and 50 percent in the first three years, Ronemus explained. If doctors know a child

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has the condition, they can take precautions, like have supplementary oxygen or drugs nearby.

Ronemus, who started his career in plant genetics and then became involved in the study of autism, is applying a genetic technique he co-developed at CSHL for copy number variation detection called SMASH. Ronemus applied for the Children’s Heart Foundation grant because of a meeting at CSHL with Jackie Pecora, a resident of East Northport, who is New York Chapter president of the Children’s Heart Foundation. The foundation has 11 chapters throughout the country and raises funds through events like the Long Island Congenital Heart Walk, which will take place on May 21 in Sunken Meadow State Park. Ronemus will be an honorary co-chair for the walk.

Foley said Ronemus’ approach is a “unique way” of looking at congenital heart defects. During the medical advisory board’s discussion of which projects to fund “there was a lot of enthusiasm” for this project.

Ronemus is the first New York researcher to receive CHF funds since 2009.

A resident of East Meadow, Ronemus lives with his wife Ana Rodriguez-Fernandez, who is an associate professor of microbiology at the NYU School of Medicine. The couple has three children, Martin, 14, Silvia, 12, and Daniel, 11.

Pecora has family experience with congenital heart disease. After she gave birth to twins 18 years ago, doctors discovered that her daughter Chloe had a heart defect that required surgery. Nine days after she was born, Chloe died from an infection.

Pecora got involved because of a bumper sticker for another grassroots fundraiser for a baby with the same heart condition as Chloe. That led her to the Children’s Heart Foundation.

While the awareness among the public is improving, there’s still a way to go to combat a prevalent condition, Pecora said. “Look at the clock: Every 15 minutes a baby is born with congenital heart disease. People don’t realize the magnitude.”

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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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Business news

Thrift Shoppe sale Commack Methodist Thrift Shoppe, 486 Townline Road, Commack will hold a bag sale on Friday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fill a brown paper bag with clothing, shoes and purses for only $5. Also, all baby gear and equipment will be half off for the entire month of March. Questions?

Call 631-499-7310.

Homebuyers workshop

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Holiday Inn Express unveils Spirit Shop Holiday Inn Express-Stony Brook, the official hotel of the State University of New York at Stony Brook Seawolves located at 3131 Nesconset Highway in Centereach, has introduced a new retail store, the Spirit Shop. Featuring SBU-branded items including official university clothing and Seawolves team merchandise including hats, backpacks, beach towels, salsa and even a hot sauce, the shop is open 24/7. For more information, call 631-471-8000.

Estate Planning 101 Nancy Burner & Associates invites the community to a free lecture, Estate Planning 101: Wills vs. Trusts, at the Lake Grove Diner, 2211 Nesconset Highway, Lake Grove on Tuesday, March 14 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Join them for breakfast as they discuss the importance of estate planning documents including wills and trusts. To register, call 631-941-3434.

The Town of Brookhaven Women’s Services Division will present a program titled Homebuyer 101: The Buying Process Made Easy on Wednesday, March 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees will learn how to buy a home, from searching with a realtor to closing and moving in. Topics will include selecting your team of professionals, working with loan officers, home inspectors, realtors and securing title insurance. This free informational workshop will be held at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville in the Media Room on the second floor. To register, call Sharon Boyd at 631-451-6146 or email sboyd@brookhavenny.gov.

FTC Open House Five Towns College, 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills will hold a Spring Open House on Saturday, March 18 at 10 a.m. Join them to learn more about academic programs, hands-on curricula, campus life and career and professional opportunities. To RSVP, call 631-6562110 or visit www.ftc.edu.

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The John W. Engeman Theater is located at 250 Main St. in Northport Village.

Northport’s Engeman Theater supports local food pantry

On Feb. 26, co-owners of the John W. Engeman Theater Richard T. Dolce and Kevin J. O’Neill presented a check to the Ecumenical Lay Council Food Pantry of Northport at the First Presbyterian Church of Northport with money raised in support of the Food Pantry.

Following each performance of “Mary Poppins,” cast members collected donations for the Food Pantry. In total, $30,000 was collected during the run of the 2016 holiday production.

Co-owner and Managing Director Kevin O’Neill stated that this fundraising effort represents an ongoing commitment to give back to the communities of Northport and greater Long Island. This is the third year that the Engeman Theater has raised funds for the Food Pantry and the First Presbyterian Church of Northport, which hosts the Food Pantry.

Since it opened nearly 10 years ago, the Engeman Theater has had a partnership with the First Presbyterian Church, allowing theater patrons to have their cars valet parked to the church parking lot. “This partnership is vital to the existence of the theater,” said O’Neill, who stressed the importance of working together with local organizations and businesses to support the community and economy of downtown Northport.

In its 10 years of operation, the Engeman has raised funds for a wide variety of causes, including the American Red Cross and the Hurricane Sandy Relief effort, the First Presbyterian Church of Northport, the Ecumenical Lay Council Food Pantry of Northport and the Huntington Light House Preservation Society. With the funds raised for the Ecumenical Lay Council Food Pantry of Northport, the Engeman’s lifetime charitable giving has now surpassed $1.1 million.

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KIDS KORNER

Hot Cocoa & Marshmallows

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will welcome Stacey Moshier on March 15 at 10:30 a.m. as part of its Children’s Author series, Hot Cocoa & Marshmallows. Moshier will read her book, “Dylan the Singing Duck.” Hot chocolate and marshmallows will be served.

Cost is $3 per person and reservations are not required. For further information, call 689-5888.

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/songwriter Jeff Sorg on March 16 at 11 a.m. for some singing and dancing. Free. No registration necessary.

For further information, call 271-1442.

Hands-On History

Tales for Tots

Children ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver are invited to the Smithtown Historical Society’s Roseneath Cottage, 239 Middle Country Road, Smithtown for story time on March 10 at 11 a.m. Discover the art of origami through reading. Free admission. Open to all. Call the Smithtown Library at 360-2480 to register.

Let’s Create Together

Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket will present an art class, Let’s Create Together, on March 11 from 9 to 10 a.m.

Create cupcake art inspired by artist Wayne Thiebaud with your toddler. For ages 2 to 6 with a parent or caregiver. With instructor Larissa Grass. $25 per class includes materials.

Pop-ins welcome. To register, call 751-2676 or visit www.gallerynorth.org.

Irish Pirates

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor invites young mateys, ages 6 to 12, to come learn about Irish Pirates from the past who ruled the seas on March 11 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Design your own Jolly Roger to hang up at home. Regular admission fee plus $5 craft fee. Questions? Call 367-3418.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Join the Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on March 11 and 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. Create your own Leprechaun Trap using simple machines in your design and construction. For ages 2 to 12. $5 per person. Questions? Call 331-3277 or visit www.maritimeexplorium.org.

Art Ventures

Gallery North, 90 N. Country Road, Setauket will hold an Art Ventures class on March 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 7 to 12. Explore the sweet art of Wayne Thiebaud. Taught by Larissa Grass. $30 per class, includes materials.

Pop-ins welcome. To register, call 751-2676.

Sensational Snakes

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown will hold a family program, Sensational Snakes, on March 12 at 1 p.m.

Meet some unique serpents and learn about their special tools for survival. Make a fun craft and enjoy some hands-on activities to learn more about snakes. $10 per child, $5 adult. To register, call 979-6344.

Theater ‘The Tale of the Frog Prince’

Arena Players Repertory Theater will present “The Tale of the Frog Prince” at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Carriage House Theater, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport on Saturdays March 11 and 18 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 adults, $8 children. To order, call 516293-0674 or visit www.arenaplayers.org.

‘Raggedy Ann & Andy’

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See review on page B30.

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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.

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Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves in the musical adventure of a lifetime at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport from March 25 to April 30. All seats are $15. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

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theater review

Everyone loves the library Emma Clark Library in Setauket joined libraries across the Island in celebrating Take Your Child to Library Day on Feb. 23.

Children enjoyed face painting, temporary tattoos, balloon sculpting and crafts. Now in its 6th year, the international initiative raises community awareness about the importance of the library in the life of a child and promotes library services and programs for children and families.

Photos from Lisa DeVerna

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The cast of ‘Raggedy Ann & Andy’ at Theatre Three

Theatre Three’s ‘Raggedy Ann & Andy’ is a tale of friendship

By Heidi SuTTon

The laurel hill school and camp 201 Old TOwn rOad, e. seTaukeT • 631.751.1154 www.laurelhillschool.org

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Affordable and flexible programs. Red Cross Swim Program. Special events each week. Caring and experienced staff. 2, 3, or 5 day a week options. Please call for further information or to schedule a tour. Laurel Hill School-One visit will change your child’s future. Are you searching for a school where you child can feel challenged, not frustrated, encouraged, never discouraged, and always special? Wouldn’t you love to see your child awaken each morning feeling confident, knowing that the day holds discovery, community and opportunity?

TheaTre Three 412 maIn sT., POrT JeFFersOn • 631.928.9202

Musical Theatre Factory! Presented by Theatre Three, Long Island’s year-round professional regional theatre. Mornings (9:00-12:00) for ages 9-12 and afternoons (1:00-4:00) for ages 13-17. Monday through Thursday beginning July 10th. Students work with professional director, musical director, and choreographer. Summer experience culminates in fully-staged performances of “Seussical Jr.” School Version on August 7 & 8. Tuition $575. Acting Classes: Summer session of 10 acting classes for 6-18. Creative Dramatics (ages 6-8) $150. Pre-Teen Workshop (ages 8-11) $175. Teen Workshop (ages 12-15) $175. Advanced Teen Workshop (ages 13-17-previous experience and permission of instructor required) $200. Class sizes are very limited. Call Theatre Three at 631-928-9100 Mon.-Sat. from 10 am - 5 pm for information and registration. Theatre Three is a not-for-profit organization supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, as state agency and by Suffolk County under the auspices of the Office of Cultural Affairs, County Executive.

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Photo by Peter Lanscombe, Theatre Three Productions Inc.

Every year Theatre Three’s children’s theater presents audience favorites like “The Adventures of Peter Rabbit” and “Barnaby Saves Christmas.” However, every five years or so, the theater retrieves an old gem from its vault and brings it out for some air.

Sometimes it’s “The Golden Goose,” sometimes it’s “The Three Little Pigs.” This week it was “Raggedy Ann & Andy’s” turn.

Written by Jeffrey Sanzel and Kevin Story and suggested by the characters created by Johnny Gruelle, Theatre Three’s version of “Raggedy Ann Melanie Acampora & Andy” brings Kyle Breitenbach America’s most enJessica Contino dearing rag dolls Ginger dalton to life in a heartSuzie dunn warming musical emily Gates about friendship Antoine Jones and loyalty.

Andrew Lenahan A talented cast dylan Robert Poulos of 10 adult actors, Steven uihlein skillfully directed

by Sanzel, whisks the audience away on a magical adventure to Tiwilliger’s Toy Workshop on an enchanted mountain and introduces them to the toys living there — a clown, a tin soldier, a queen wind-up doll, a lion and a rag doll named Raggedy Ann — all of whom, with the exception of the tin soldier, have been some child’s toy at one time or another.

When it’s Raggedy Ann’s turn to bring joy to a sick little girl named Marcella,

The cast

toymakers Martha and Abby Tiwilliger decide to make her a brother to take along using magic from the mountain. Their evil brother Mortimer finds out and, along with his reluctant assistant Rose Carpet, tries to stop them in an attempt to keep the magic for himself. When his sisters decide to go ahead with their plan and create Raggedy Andy, Mortimer steals Andy’s heart, leaving the rag doll in a stupor.

The toys decide to go on a mission to find Mortimer and get Andy’s heart back.

Will they save the day or will they be trapped in the Circle of Darkness?

Costumes, designed by Teresa Matteson, are on point, with special detail to the authenticness of Raggedy Ann and Andy’s outfits, and choreography is handled neatly by the one and only Bobby Montaniz.

There’s something very sweet and innocent about this musical. Perhaps it’s the types of toys, reminiscent of the mid-20th century, or the wonderful songs, accompanied on piano by Steve McCoy. Either way, the play is the perfect choice for younger audiences. Meet the entire cast in the lobby after the show for photos.

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present “Raggedy Ann & Andy” through March 25. Up next is the spring break favorite,“The Adventures of Peter Rabbit,” from April 12 to May 6 with a sensoryfriendly performance on April 23 followed by “The Princess & the Pea” from May 27 to June 10 with a sensory-friendly performance on June 4. All shows begin at 11 a.m. Tickets are $10 per person. To order, call 631-9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

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Italian classes for children

Photos by Julie Diamond

Clockwise from bottom left, Ryan Fallon of Fort Salonga Elementary School with ‘Sunflower Color Wheel,’ Riley Currier of Fort Salonga Elementary School with ‘Owl in a Snowstorm,’ Catherine Briones of Accompsett Elementary School in Smithtown with ‘Recyled Marker Matisse’ and Kayla Boyle of Smithtown High School East with ‘Untitled’

Celebrating the Colors of Long Island at the LIM On March 5, The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook held an art reception for its annual student art exhibition, Colors of Long Island. The exhibition affords a chance for hundreds of students from across Long Island to display their artwork in a museum setting.

More than 300 Long Island students in grades K through 12 from 150 schools participated this year. While some students created colorful landscapes and still lifes, others created works representing the diverse communities and cultures that make Long Island so colorful. The exhibition will be on display in the Visitors Center through April 16. For more information, call 631751-0066 or visit www.longislandmuseum.org.

Open House March 19th 1 pm-3:30 pm

The Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University will offer classes in Italian for children on Tuesdays at Setauket Elementary School, 134 Main St., Setauket for the spring.

Classes will be held on April 4, 18 and 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 and June 6 and 13. Students ages 3 to 5 will meet from 4 to 4:45 p.m., continuing students ages 6 to 11 will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. and new students ages 6 to 11 will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Fee is $100 for all 10 sessions.

To register, email josephine. fusco@stonybrook.edu or call 631632-7444.

Wanted: Kids’ poetry and artwork 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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PAGE B32 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • MARCH 09, 2017

SBU SportSweek MArCh 9 – MArCh 15, 2017

Tomorrow is Friday – wear red on Campus!

Stony Brook UniverSity

Men’s hoops falls in semis Ohlmiller leads women’s

lax over Northwestern

The Stony Brook men’s basketball team battled back throughout the second half, but was unable to advance past the University at Albany, falling 63-56 in the America East Conference semifinals Monday night at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. After a tight first half, Albany pulled away in the second. The Seawolves got back within two on multiple occasions, but could not overcome the Great Danes. Stony Brook sits at 18-13 on the year while Albany moves to 21-12.

“I’m really proud of our guys’ effort, I thought we really battled and competed like we have all year long,” Stony Brook head coach Jeff Boals said. “We just came up short tonight. I thought we had really good looks, but in a close game like this, every shot, turnover, rebound counts and they made a couple more plays than we did.”

Senior Lucas Woodhouse got the Seawolves going with a quick 3-pointer for the second straight game. The two teams traded buckets in the early minutes with neither team leading by more than a possession until the final minute of the half.

Albany used a 12-2 run to close out the first and head into the break with an eightpoint lead after five ties and eight lead changes in the opening quarter.

Junior Roland Nyama seemed to take back the momentum, scoring in the first nine seconds of the new half. Junior Junior Saintel threw down a lob from Woodhouse on the next possession to keep the energy in Stony Brook’s corner. But a technical foul on the Stony Brook bench awarded the Great Danes five quick points after a pair of free throws were followed by a Devonte Campbell three, putting Albany up double figures for the first time in the game.

The Seawolves did not back down and put

together a 10-run over a three-minute span, capped off by a three from redshirt freshman Akwasi Yeboah to make it a three-point game. Stony Brook kept the difference within two possessions until the eight-minute mark.

Woodhouse responded with four quick points to make it a four-point game and later drained a 3-pointer with 4:29 on the clock to get the Seawolves within two. A pair of free throws from Nyama with 3:41 remaining got the difference back to two, but that’s as close as the Seawolves would get the rest of the way.

Woodhouse led the way for the 17th time this season with his ninth 20-plus point game. His three assists allowed him to match the program single-season record with 158 on the year.

Annika Sisson still leads the race.

The sophomore finished first for the second weekend in a row, taking the top spot in 2 minutes, 47.72 seconds at the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America and Eastern College Athletic Conference championships, hosted by Boston University.

The Stony Brook women placed 16th out of 44 scoring teams with 18 points.

“We experienced a little bit of everything today, from the highs of Annika Sisson’s win and Kaylyn Gordon’s third-place finish, to the lows of Tiana Guevara falling in the mile and Wayne Williams having to withdraw from the 500 meter with an illness,” Stony Brook head coach Andy Ronan said.

Gordon placed third in the triple jump marking 12.42 meters. Courtney Warden took seventh in the 60 hurdles scoring a time of 8.74 seconds.

“Unfortunately, Tiana got clipped from behind about halfway through the mile final

and hit the floor ... she got up and tried hard to get back into a scoring position, but she was too far back to achieve that goal,” Ronan said. “Courtney Warden just did not have one of her best days and finished seventh, but overall she competed very well this weekend.”

While Danny Connelly did not score in the 3,000, Ronan acknowledged his athlete ran a personal-best time for the distance, crossing the finish line in 8:17.86.

At the end of the day, he was proud of his placers.

“Annika Sisson ran a great tactical race in the 1,000 and hit the front for the win in the finishing straight, adding the ECAC title to the conference title she won last week at the America East championships,” Ronan said. “Kaylyn once again showed she is a tough competitor with her performance in the triple jump.”

The Seawolves will begin the outdoor season when they host the Stony Brook Quad Meet March 23 on the Stony Brook campus.

Lucas Woodhouse scores.

File photo from SBU

Kylie Ohlmiller ensured her Seawolves remain undefeated.

The junior tallied three goals and three assists to lead the Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team to a 13-5 win over Northwestern University March 5 at LaValle Stadium. With the win, the Seawolves improve to 4-0, while the Wildcats fall to 2-4.

Sophomore Anna Tesoriero made 12 saves in the win — one shy of a careerhigh — while senior Courtney Murphy and freshman Taryn Ohlmiller each tallied two goals. Stony Brook had nine different players score in the victory.

Kylie Ohlmiller’s six-point day gives her 29 on the year in just four games, an average of 7.25 points per game. Murphy’s now stands at 246 career goals, good for 14th in NCAA history. The senior stands 43 goals shy of tying the NCAA career record held by Temple’s Gail Cummings.

Senior Dorrien Van Dyke collected five ground balls to tie a career-high, while tallying one goal, one assist, two caused turnovers and one draw control. Senior Kristin Yevoli notched a goal and an assist along with three ground balls, two caused turnovers and one draw control.

Junior Samantha DiSalvo, sophomores Mackenzie Burns and Kasey Mitchell, and freshman Ally Kennedy each tallied a goal in the victory.

Stony Brook forced 24 Northwestern turnovers in the victory.

File photo from SBU

kylie ohlmiller maintains control.

The Seawolves returned to action March 8, facing Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, but results were not available by press time.

Sisson first in mile at conference championship

Annika Sisson, at center, makes her way down the track.

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