Arts & Lifestyles - March 24, 2022

ARTS&LIFESTYLES TIMES BEACON RECORD NEWS MEDIA MARCH 24, 2022

SBU professor featured in new documentary, 'Magnificent Beast' See story on page B5

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CONSTRUCTING THE WORLD OF TASTE IN YOUR HEAD Donald Katz, PhD Professor and Chair of Psychology, Volen National Center for Complex Systems, Brandeis University

Monday, April 4, 2022 • 4 pm Staller Center for the Arts, Main Stage Stony Brook University

You fork the morsel into your mouth and say “yum…chocolate cake.” No fuss, no muss; the appreciation of your dessert’s taste seems to follow quickly after the food is placed on your tongue. The truth, however, is far more complex: your brain actually begins determining whether you will enjoy that bite even before the fork nears your mouth. Information about the food’s color, smell, texture and taste activates multiple parts of your brain, where that information collides with your pre-mouthful beliefs about how it should taste and helps you decide if that morsel is worth swallowing. Referring to work from psychology, biology and computational neuroscience, Donald Katz will de-mystify and reveal the beauty of these complexities of the neuroscience of taste.

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The Jazz Loft founder and president Tom Manuel recently met with New York State Senator Mario Mattera (District 2) to give the Senator a tour of the Stony Brook Village museum and performance space and to discuss some of the Loft’s musical programs.

Members of the local business community, Jazz Loft board members and volunteers were also present. Manuel spoke about The Jazz Loft’s Young at Heart daytime concert series which is aimed at seniors, those suffering from memory loss, and their caretakers.

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For New York State voters in 2022, redistricting is controversial, complex and changing.

Gerrymandering is the intentional distortion of political districts to give one party an advantage. For decades in most states, the majority party in the state legislature drew maps for congressional and state legislature districts which would cement that party’s power for 10 years (until the next census). Nationally, gerrymandering has been criticized for disenfranchising many voters and fueling deeper polarization.

In New York State, voters in 2014 approved a constitutional amendment which established an independent redistricting commission effective after the 2020 census.

This amendment was presented as a way to create fair congressional and state senate and state assembly districts, keeping communities together and representation to minority areas to more fairly give all a voice through their elected officials. At the time, good government groups were divided about the amendment’s wording and potential effect ... either a “step in the right direction” or “fake reform.”

In 2021, the newly formed NYS Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) traveled throughout New York State to hold numerous public hearings for input on the map lines that the commission would draw. Unfortunately the IRC was divided equally along partisan lines, and Republican and Democratic commissioners each submitted their own maps to the state legislature and were unable to submit the single plan required by the amendment.

This failure of the IRC threw the district mapping back into the hands of the legislature (both the senate and assembly have Democratic supermajorities) and the legislature’s final 2022 district lines resulted in more districts with strong Democraticleaning voters. Republicans then filed a lawsuit in Steuben County (upstate NY) which threw the 2022 NYS election calendar into potential chaos as it moved through the court system.

A judge did rule to allow this year’s maps/elections to take place as scheduled, but if Republicans win the suit it appears that there will be a repeat election for NYS Senate and Assembly in 2023 with newer district maps. This would result in state legislative elections in three consecutive years — 2022, 2023 and 2024.

There has been concern and controversy about the congressional lines in Suffolk (CD 1, 2 and 3) whose boundaries have significantly changed. Some elected legislators no longer live in their districts, and there

has been “packing” (concentrating the opposing party’s voting power in one district to reduce their voting power in other districts) and “cracking” (diluting the voting power of the opposing party’s supporters across many districts). Cracking was most evident regarding the Town of Smithtown, which is divided among 3 congressional districts, and the community of Gordon Heights, which does not have the single representative that they advocated for at many public hearings in 2021.

Although the next Suffolk County Legislature elections will not be held until 2023, redistricting for the SC Legislature is mired in controversy as well. Legislators of both parties did not nominate representatives to a county redistricting commission in 2021. The Democratic majority therefore drew maps and passed legislation to create the new districts.

Lawsuits were filed and County Executive Bellone vetoed the bill in early 2022. A new independent/bipartisan redistricting commission is expected to start work in April 2022. Remember that your current Suffolk County legislator will represent you until January 1, 2024. Once the Suffolk legislative maps are drawn and approved, voting in the primaries and general election for those seats will occur in 2023 (not this year).

The bottom line for Suffolk County voters? Find your new congressional and state assembly and senate districts at https:// newyork.redistrictingandyou.org. Voting in your new district takes effect with the 2022 primaries and general election. However your current representative in Congress and the state legislature will represent you until January 1, 2023.

As you can see, redistricting after the 2020 census has become controversial, complex, and changing. Today’s “rules” may be overruled by court decisions. Dates may change. Districts may be redrawn. Or nothing will change until 2030!

Lisa Scott is president of the League of Women Voters of Suffolk County, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. For more information, visit https://my.lwv.org/new-york/suffolk-county or call 631-862-6860.

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COVER STORY

SBU professor featured in PBS documentary on pigs as food, friend or foe

BY MELISSA ARNOLD

W

hat is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about pigs? Is it this morning’s bacon or your upcoming Easter ham? Maybe you’re picturing a smelly hog rolling in a dusty barn. Or perhaps your religious or personal convictions leave you saying “No thanks!” almost instantly.

Regardless of how you feel about them, there’s no arguing that the humble pig occupies a prominent place in global culture.

From farm to table, predator to house pet, pigs are truly all things to all people.

On March 31, PBS stations nationwide will air Magnificent Beast, a captivating documentary that explores the unique ways pigs and humans relate to one another.

Co-directors Tess and Josh Gerritsen, a mother and son duo, traveled across the United States and around the world to capture the whole spectrum of the pighuman dynamic. Along the way, they met chefs, farmers, hunters, archaeologists, historians, and more, each with a unique connection to the animals. At times, their viewpoints differ so much that it’s almost comical to imagine them in a room together. The film’s strength lies not only in that diversity, but in the great care and respect given to each perspective.

The idea for a pig-focused film came to Tess Gerritsen, author of the popular “Rizzoli and Isles” book series, while attending a promotional event in Turkey several years ago.

“I found myself craving bacon for breakfast while I was there, but the majority of Turkish people are Muslim, so you can’t find it there,” Tess explained. “It got me thinking a lot about food taboos. What causes certain foods to become off-limits in a society? As [Josh and I] began to dig deeper, we realized that there was something unique about the status held by pigs.”

Josh Gerritsen began his career in short films and photography, but after a while, he needed a change of pace.

“I thought that I was going to live in New York City forever, but I didn’t have a lot of momentum,” he recalled. “I wasn’t making the world a better place, and that really bothered me. So I decided to move back home to Maine, and spent four years in organic farming. That period was also a major inspiration for Magnificent Beast.”

The pair began research for the film in 2016, with Tess, who has a degree in cultural anthropology, taking the lead.

She combed through academic journals in search of people exploring the same issues,

and found that many of them were based in the United Kingdom and Egypt.

There’s also a local connection among the featured experts: Dr. Katheryn C. Twiss, an associate professor of anthropology at Stony Brook University.

Twiss’ research focuses on social and economic practices in early agricultural and urban societies. As a zooarchaeologist, she studies animal bones and other remains to learn more about past interactions between humans and animals.

In the film, Twiss explains how pigs have been increasingly domesticated over the course of human history, along with some of the surprising traits that pigs and humans share.

“We were really impressed by the passion Dr. Twiss has for her work, and for pigs in general. It’s clear that she loves what she does, and that was a big part of why we chose to include her,” Tess Gerritsen said.

Dr. Twiss’ curiosity about the ancient world began with an elective class she took early in her undergraduate years.

“Like a lot of people, I had no idea what I wanted to study when I started college. I liked biology, history, languages … and then I took an Introduction to Archeology course and completely fell in love,” she explained. “I thought, ‘Wow, this is awesome! Archeology has everything — I don’t have to choose!’”

Much of Twiss's research has been on the Neolithic period (between 5,000 and 10,000 years ago) in southwest Asia. In this period, people were first building large communities and relying on foods that they produced

or farmed themselves. Pigs Clockwise from above, co-director Tess Gerritsen were also domesticated at this time. Twiss said that in a scene from the film and in some Neolithic societies, co-director Josh Gerritsen carved pig tusks were used Photos courtesy of Donkey Universe Films; and Dr. Katheryn C. Twiss as personal adornments, and Photo from SBU pig bones were embedded in the walls and buried below the floors of homes for symbolic purposes. 'I hope that Magnificent Beast helps “I’m interested in how humans relate to people develop a greater awareness different kinds of animals — how do we of the many ways in which people obtain our food? How do we feed ourselves, interact — or choose not to interact — and what rituals are associated with the way with pigs.' — DR. KATHERYN TWISS we eat? Pigs are environmentally and socially some really great conversations and a sense important, just like cattle,” she added.

When the Gerritsens reached out to of trust,” Josh said.

Ultimately, the Gerritsens were able to Twiss about being a part of their film, she was excited and happy to pull a few skulls meet with members of both groups in person. The pet pig owners taught them more from the lab for her segment.

“I enjoyed the film’s deeper dive into the about the deep affection, intelligence and social relationships that people have with social skills of domestic pigs, while the huntpigs, especially as pets. It didn’t make me ers took them along on a nighttime search want to get a pet pig, but it did make me want for dangerous and destructive wild hogs.

“When people think about pigs, they to meet someone with one so I could visit,” she joked. “I hope that Magnificent Beast have a tendency to think of a lazy, sloppy helps people develop a greater awareness animal, but they are so much more than of the many ways in which people interact that,” Josh said. “Our goal is to encourage — or choose not to interact — with pigs. It greater respect and understanding for pigs, highlights both the complexity of pigs and and to promote more mindful eating when you do choose to eat pork.” the diversity of human cultures.”

Distributed by the National Educational To further highlight this complexity, Josh went on social media to find people who Television Association, Magnificent Beast interact with pigs on a non-academic level. premieres locally at 10 p.m. Thursday, Using Facebook, he was able to connect March 31 on WLIW Channel 21. The with a number of pet pig owners as well as documentary will air on PBS stations nationwide (check local listings) and stream wild hog hunters.

“I made it clear that I wanted to give on www.PBS.org. For more information, everyone a fair say, and after a while it led to visit www.magnificentbeastmovie.com.

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LIM dedicates exhibit to Cindy Smith

The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook has dedicated its current exhibit, Two Centuries of Long Island Women Artists, 1800-2000, to the memory of arts patroness and community activist Cindy M. Smith, a Stony Brook resident and long-time supporter of local artists.

The sign placed near the exhibit entrance reads: “This exhibition is dedicated to the memory of Cindy M. Smith, a strong advocate for the arts and historic preservation in our community.” Ms. Smith, a Smithtown native who died last month of leukemia, was a frequent visitor to the museum as well as local galleries and cultural events across Long Island.

“Cindy was a passionate advocate for the arts as well as historic preservation, and quality of life in general on the North Shore,” said Warren Strugatch, her husband. “She felt women artists faced greater obstacles to success than men, and had to work harder to achieve recognition. She would have been first on line to see the exhibition if she were still alive.”

The well-reviewed exhibition includes works by such iconic women artists as Lee

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Winners of Atelier at Flowerfield Student Art Show announced Despite the threat of inclement weather, The Atelier at Flowerfield in St. James hosted an opening reception for the first annual Student Artists Juried Show on March 12. Student artists, their proud parents and teachers were present as the following student artists were recognized for their outstanding work.

First Place was awarded to Joseline Canales-Lazio of Huntington for her artwork titled “Through Someone’s Eyes,” created with Conte Crayon on black paper.

'Through Someone's Eyes' by Joseline Canales-Lazio Julie Yang of Setauket captured Second Place for her acrylic piece Lafontaine of Shirley for “Out of My Mind” “What’s Left of Us.” created with a ballpoint pen.

Third Place was awarded to Alexandra This show will run through April 9. The Zlotnikov of Northport for her oil painting exhibition hall is open Monday through titled “Grand Russian Supper.”

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Honorable mentions included Annissa The Atelier at Flowerfield is located Gao of Great Neck, for “On a Thread” at 2 Flowerfield, Suite 6 & 9, in St. (mixed media); Agata Arkhipkina of Stony James. For more information, visit www.

Brook for “Light” (acrylic); and Christopher atelierflowerfield.org or call 631-250-9009.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

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Keep your heart healthy Medications and lifestyle changes can reduce your risk

With all of the attention on infectious disease prevention these past two years, many have lost sight of the risks of heart disease.

Despite improvements in the numbers in recent years, heart disease still underpins one in four deaths in the BY DAVID DUNAIEF, MD U.S., making it the leading cause of death (1).

Heart disease is on the decline due to a number of factors, including better awareness in lay and medical communities, improved medicines, earlier treatment of risk factors and lifestyle modifications. We are headed in the right direction, but we can do better. Heart disease is something that is eminently preventable.

Reduce your baseline risks

Significant risk factors for heart disease include high cholesterol, high blood pressure and smoking. In addition, diabetes, excess weight and excessive alcohol intake increase your risks. Unfortunately, both obesity and diabetes are on the rise. For patients with type 2 diabetes, 70 percent die of cardiovascular causes (2).

Inactivity and the standard American diet, rich in saturated fat and calories, also contribute to heart disease risk (3). The underlying culprit is atherosclerosis, fatty streaks in the arteries.

Another potential risk factor is a resting heart rate greater than 80 beats per minute (bpm). In one study, healthy men and women had 18 and 10 percent increased risks of dying from a heart attack, respectively, for every increase of 10 bpm over 80 (4). A normal resting heart rate is usually between 60 and 100 bpm. Thus, you don’t have to have a racing heart rate, just one that is high-normal. All of these risk factors can be overcome.

Medication’s role in reducing risk

Cholesterol and blood pressure medications have been credited to some extent with reducing the risk of heart disease.

Unfortunately, according to 2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

(NHANES) data, only 43.7 percent of those with hypertension have it controlled (5).

While the projected reasons are complex, a significant issue among those who are aware they have hypertension is a failure to consistently take prescribed medications, or medication nonadherence.

In terms of lipids, statins have played a key role in primary prevention. Statins are effective at not only lowering lipid levels, including total cholesterol and LDL — the “bad” cholesterol — but also inflammation levels that contribute to the risk of cardiovascular disease. The JUPITER trial showed a 55 percent combined reduction in heart disease, stroke and mortality from cardiovascular disease in healthy patients — those with a slightly elevated level of inflammation and normal cholesterol profi le — with statins.

The downside of statins is their side effects. Statins have been shown to increase the risk of diabetes in intensive dosing, compared to moderate dosing (6).

Unfortunately, many on statins also suffer from myopathy (muscle pain). I have had a number of patients who have complained of muscle pain and cramps. Their goal is to reduce and ultimately discontinue their statins by following a lifestyle modification plan involving diet and exercise. Lifestyle modification is a powerful ally.

Do lifestyle changes really help?

The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging, a prospective (forward-looking) study, investigated 501 healthy men and their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. The authors concluded that those who consumed five servings or more of fruits and vegetables daily with <12 percent saturated fat had a 76 percent reduction in their risk of dying from heart disease compared to those who did not (7). The authors theorized that eating more fruits and vegetables helped to displace saturated fats from the diet. These results are impressive and, to achieve them, they only required a modest change in diet.

The Nurses’ Health Study shows that these results are also seen in women, with lifestyle modification reducing the risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). Many times, this is the first manifestation of heart disease in women. The authors looked at

four parameters of lifestyle modification, including a Mediterranean-type diet, exercise, smoking and body mass index. The decrease in SCD that was dose-dependent, meaning the more factors incorporated, the greater the risk reduction. SCD risk was reduced up to 92 percent when all four parameters were followed (8). Thus, it is possible to almost eliminate the risk of SCD for women with lifestyle modifications.

Monitoring your heart disease risk

To monitor your progress, cardiac biomarkers are telling, including inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein, blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index.

In a cohort study of high-risk participants and those with heart disease, patients implemented extensive lifestyle modification: a plant-based, whole foods diet accompanied by exercise and stress management (9). The results showed an improvement in biomarkers, as well as in cognitive function and overall quality of life.

Most exciting is that results occurred over a very short period to time — three months from the start of the trial. Many of my patients have experienced similar results.

Ideally, if patient needs to use medications to treat risk factors for heart disease, it should be for the short term. For some patients, it may be appropriate to use medication and lifestyle changes together; for others, lifestyle modifications may be sufficient, as long as patient takes an active role.

By focusing on developing heart-healthy habits, we can improve the likelihood that we will be around for a long time.

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2011;108(4):498-507.

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Monthly Birth Circle

New! Shine Dance Company, 9 South Jersey Ave. Setauket will host a Birth Circle on the third Tuesday morning of each month at 11 a.m. (Next meeting April 19). The classes are open to any expectant or postpartum people or caregivers. The cost is $12/circle or $50/5. To register, call or text Birthside Doulas at 631-6864456. For more information, visit www. birthsidedoulas.com.

Putt and Pub Crawl

The Port Jefferson Rotary Club will host the 5th annual Putt and Pub Crawl throughout the Village of Port Jefferson on Saturday, April 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit nine locations including Billie’s, Barito, Wave Bar at Danfords, Gourmet Burger Bistro, Port Bistro & Pub, PJ Lobster House, Port Jeff Brewing Co., Ruvo, and Tommy’s Place. For more information and to register, visit www.portjeffrotary.org.

Fill-A-Bag Sale

Dress for Success Brookhaven will celebrate the official reopening of its shop at Brookhaven Town Hall Auditorium, One Independence Hill, Farmingville with a Fill-A-Bag Sale on Friday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donate just $20 and fill your bag to the brim with the best deals and steals around plus check out the ‘Designer’ section, great jewelry finds and more! Questions? Call 631-451-9127.

Mindful Movement Class

Join Hands On Acupuncture & Massage Therapy, 1239 North Country Road, Suite #3, Stony Brook for a Mindful Movement for Mamas & Munchkins class on Friday, March 25 from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Connect the mind and body with a fun interactive class that combines movement, meditation and creative crafts. $25 for adult and child.

To register, text 631-680-0323.

Technology Savvy Seniors

Stay connected! The Smithtown Historical Society hosts a Technology Savvy Seniors program at the Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown every other Friday including March 25 at 10 a.m.

This free technology workshop is geared to help seniors with their cell phones, tablets, laptops and more. Topics will vary at each session. Call 631-265-6768.

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Horoscopes of the week

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Spending time alone could be good for you this week, Aries. While working toward your goals, you also are enjoying some much-needed peace and quiet.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Your friends may be pushing you to move forward since you seem to be stuck in the past, Taurus.

Don’t stay stagnant for too long or you may lose motivation for change.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 A collaboration with someone close to you yields surprising results, Gemini. You may have been looking for inspiration for some time and finally found it.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, a longing for adventure points you in all sorts of different directions over the next few days. You have to try on a few different hats to find the right fit.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, a fantastic investment opportunity comes your way but there is a lot of red tape that could get in the way if you let it. Work through all angles to make things happen.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, idolizing someone can have its plusses and minuses. You may have a picture of a person that is impossible to live up to. Temper your expectations.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a rigid schedule may work for some, but not everyone. Incorporate a little flexibility into your life and others may be flocking to your laidback style.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Talk to someone about a creative idea that you have had, Scorpio. This person may offer valuable feedback that can guide you as you try to flesh out your idea into something tangible.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may be interested in having a lot of fun, but someone keeps throwing a wet blanket on your ideas. Don’t let it derail your plans.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 It’s easy to give opinions and pick sides, but don’t get pinned down to a particular position until you’ve tried several different options, Capricorn. Then you’ll have a good idea.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Others may not understand the way you manage money, Aquarius. But you have a clear understanding of your particular brand of logic.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, friends are a strong presence in your life right now and you are very grateful for all that they provide you. Let them know.

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OUR GROUNDWATER SUPPLY: How it works

BY JOHN L. TURNER

This is the first in a two-part series on Long Island's water supply.

When thinking about Long Island’s groundwater supply — its drinking water aquifers — it is helpful to visualize a food you might eat while drinking water — say, a three-tiered, open-faced turkey sandwich — a slice of cheese on top, a juicy, thick tomato disk in the middle, a slice of turkey on the bottom, all resting on a piece of hard, crusty bread.

Well, substitute the Upper Glacial Aquifer for the cheese, the thicker Magothy Aquifer for the tomato, the Lloyd Aquifer for the turkey, and a “basement of bedrock” for the bread and you’ve got Long Island’s tiered groundwater system. It is this collection of groundwater aquifers — these sections of the sandwich — that are the sole source of water for all the uses Long Islanders use water for. Hydrologists estimate there’s about 90 trillion gallons of water contained in Long Island’s groundwater supply.

Our sandwich model described above is not fully accurate in that there is another layer called the Raritan Clay formation separating the Magothy and Lloyd Aquifers.

This clay layer, about 200 feet thick, retards water movement (for a number of reasons water moves painfully slow through clay) and is referred to as an aquitard. So, in our sandwich model let’s make the thin but impactive clay formation a layer of mustard or mayonnaise. With the exception of this clay-confining layer, Long Island is essentially a million-acre sandpile whose geology is generally distinguished by subtle changes in the composition, texture, and

porosity of its geological materials — varying mixtures of silt, clay, sand, gravel and cobbles which affects rates of water transmissivity or movement.

The basement of bedrock (the bread in our sandwich) that underlies all of Long Island is metamorphic rock estimated to be about 400 million years old. It slants from the northwest to the southeast dipping at about 50 feet to the mile. So, while the thickness of the freshwater aquifers in northwest Queens is only a few hundred feet, it is approximately 2,000 feet thick in western Southampton.

On the North and South Forks and the south shore barrier islands, freshwater doesn’t extend all the way to bedrock as it does in Nassau County and much of western and central Suffolk County.

It is shallowest on the barrier islands, the freshwater lens extending down only several dozen feet.

On the North Fork it goes a little deeper before the water becomes salty and it is deepest on the wide South Fork where the freshwater lens extends downward about 550-600 feet. The depth of the aquifer is influenced by how many feet above sea level the water table is. There's a hydrological formula, called the GhybenHerzberg principle, that states for every foot of water above sea level there's 40 feet of freshwater beneath.

The water in the groundwater aquifers isn’t stored in large subterranean pools or caverns, as it is in some other places in the country with markedly different geology, Rather, the water is situated between the tiny, interstitial spaces existing between the

countless sand particles that collectively make up Long Island. Given this, it is not surprising that groundwater flows (under the influence of gravity) slowly downward and sideways (depending where in the aquifer the water is located) moving on the order of just a few feet a day at most but typically in the ballpark of about one foot per day.

It takes dozens to hundreds to thousands of years for water to move through the system, all depending where it first landed on the island's surface. Water pumped from the seaward edge of the lowest aquifer — the Lloyd Aquifer — may have fallen as rain many years before the beginning of the ancient Greek Empire.

In the late 1970’s several governmental studies helped us to better understand some of the basics as to how the groundwater system works. One of the important takeaways from this research was that it is the middle half to two-thirds of the island that is most important for recharge — this segment is known as the “deep-flow recharge area” because a raindrop that lands here will move vertically downward recharging the vast groundwater supply.

The middle of this area is knows as the "groundwater divide"; a water drop that lands to the south of the divide will move downward and then laterally in a southern direction discharging into one of the south shore bays or the salty groundwater underneath the Atlantic Ocean while a drop to the north will move eventually into Long Island Sound or the sandy sediments beneath it.

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The Center for Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Dr. Gadi Avshalomov, M.D. Diplomate of the American Board of Allergy and Immunology

Sinus Infection?

Could be Winter and Early Spring Allergies

Do you suffer from recurrent cough or wheeze? Do winter and early spring bring about a familiar sinus infection or bronchitis?

Do you find that your throat feels itchy or sore during this time of the year? If so, you could be suffering winter and early spring (indoor) allergies—and not even know it! Indoor allergies are often worse than seasonal because they are inescapable. They are the cause of a lot of headaches, infections, wheezing, and coughing, but the source isn’t ragweed or tree pollen—most likely, it’s right in your own house.

Indoor Allergens Indoor allergies are very deceptive, they disguise themselves as colds or viruses when in fact they cause a persisting inflammatory reaction, reducing you ability to breathe, sleep or function comfortably. They manage to remain undetected because they’re so different from late spring and summer allergens.

Most people think that having an allergy means you sneeze and have itchy eyes when you are outdoors, but indoor allergies are completely different. If you had itchy eyes and sneezing in the late spring and summer, you’re likely to have sinus infections, post nasal drip, wheeze and bronchitis in the winter and early spring.

What is the source of indoor allergens?

Where can they be found and what can one do? The most common indoor allergen is dust mites. Other common allergens are indoor molds, pet allergens, and those from pests like cockroaches and mice. Indeed, indoor air quality is considered by many to be worse than outdoor. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “In the last several years, a growing body of scientific evidence has

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indicated that the air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air…. Thus, for many people, the risks to health may be greater due to exposure to air pollution indoors than outdoors.”

Even the symptoms of indoor allergies can be more serious than outdoor. For example, indoor allergies can cause sinus infections.

Allergies cause inflammation, which prevents drainage. Mucus backs up and gets infected.

People who suffer from allergies and asthma can get up to 3-4 times more infections than non-allergic individuals. In addition allergic individuals are also likely to develop asthma symptoms like, wheezing and shortness of breath.

How can you tell if you’re a victim of indoor, allergies? “If you notice that your symptoms tend to be chronic, like every year you get a sinus infection or every year you get bronchitis. When your infections last longer or come more frequently than in other members of your family, then it’s probably allergy-related.

Other clues include feeling stuffy every morning without a fever, recurrent sore, itchy throat, a persisting post nasal drip and wheezing.”

If this sounds like you, then there are things you can do can do.

Find Your Triggers The first thing is to rid your home of as many allergens as possible. Consider eliminating the carpet in your bedroom and encase your mattress to cut down on dust mites. Check your kitchen and bathrooms for mold, and if it’s present get rid of it. Vacuum regularly (make sure your machine has a HEPA filter), mop floors at least once a week, leave shoes at the door, fix leaky plumbing, say “no” to chemical air fresheners, and consider getting a HEPA air purifier. Store firewood in the garage or outdoors, as drying firewood can be a source of mold, and try to open a window every now and then to increase ventilation.

This may seem like a lot of work just for a stuffy nose or sore throat, but indoor allergies are not to be dismissed. Not only are they uncomfortable, they can lead to many more serious problems like recurrent sinus infections and serious asthma attacks.

Do Allergies Cause Asthma?

Unfortunately, if you have allergies, you may have asthma as well. The two seem to go together. Why is that?

Birds of a Feather Asthma and allergies often go hand in hand.

There are many different causes of asthma, but one in particular—allergic asthma—is especially common. Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the lungs. Under normal conditions, air flows smoothly into the lungs and leaves through them the same way. However, when you have allergic asthma, symptoms arise when allergens (e.g. pollen or mold) enter the body with the air we breathe. This creates allergic inflammation, which causes the lungs to swell up, produce more mucus and constrict. Once these changes occur air doesn’t flow smoothly any more, you start to cough and wheeze, a bad attack can be fatal. First, the muscles surrounding the airways compress, narrow, and cause spasms (chest tightness).

Second, the respiratory tract becomes swollen or inflamed.

Finally, the cells of the respiratory tract produce a large amount of thick mucus. As you try to exhale, the air comes up against a narrowed airway, trapping carbon dioxide in the lungs.

“It’s this trapped air that makes a person who suffers from asthma feel a lack of air,” the doctor says. This is how the allergens may affect the breathing apparatus. When the breathing process is normal, the muscles that surround the airways relax and the air circulates freely, However, during an asthmatic attack, these three processes (swelling, mucus production and constriction) prevent the air from reaching the airways.

What Causes it?

People suffering from asthma are extremely sensitive and responsive to many allergens. Any contact with them can cause the appearance of asthmatic symptoms, like difficulty breathing

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and wheezing. Common allergens that cause allergic reactions in the lungs include dust, pollen, pets, mold, spores, strong chemical odors, food, and cockroaches. Even emotional outbursts caused by anxiety, crying, or laughing can lead to an asthma attack.

The most common symptoms of asthma include frequent coughing, especially at night, a “rattling” sound in the throat, and a feeling of tightness, pain, and/or pressure in the chest. A person may not manifest all the symptoms, or may manifest different symptoms at different times. Whereas moderate asthma occurs more frequently, acute attacks happen rarely, but in such cases the person needs urgent medical attention.

Where to Go for Help If you suffer from allergy and asthma, a reaction to any allergen can complicate your symptoms. Dr. Gadi Avshalomov can evaluate your history, symptoms and general health, then develop a strategy of treatment.

With special injections selected specifically for your condition, the doctor “reconfigures” your immune system so it’s no longer overly sensitive to a particular allergen. Your system stops creating antibodies against the allergen, and you should experience fewer symptoms.

This method will help you reduce your allergic and asthmatic symptoms for at least for years.

It’s a worthwhile process, with a very high success rate.

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Sherri Shepherd manages her diabetes with a three-step plan

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rowing up, Sherri Shepherd was very familiar with diabetes. Her family called it "the sugar," a nonthreatening name for a serious condition that ended up taking her mother's life. "The sugar" was something that sounded sweet, but later turned her life upside down — thankfully, for the better.

While more than 34 million Americans have some form of diabetes, when Shepherd was diagnosed with pre-diabetes, she

shrugged it off. Given that everyone in her family had diabetes, she saw the diagnosis and the idea of living with the condition as a way of life — it simply seemed inevitable that she would develop it too. At the time, she didn't realize the choices she was making about her diet and exercise could help change the course of her diagnosis.

A week ahead of starting a new and exciting career, as a co-host of The View, Shepherd was officially diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, which

is approximately 90 to 95% of all U.S. diabetes cases. As Shepherd dealt with the nerves of starting this new career and chapter in her life, she also struggled with her new diagnosis.

However, she made a promise to herself, and to her son, that she would take her diagnosis and her health seriously moving forward.

Taking a no-nonsense approach to her diagnosis, Shepherd's doctor armed her with a comprehensive treatment that included new and healthy habits that ultimately taught her how to manage her diabetes through diet and exercise. The immediate and proactive plan led to a shift in her life she never thought possible, a shift to the healthiest life she has ever lived. Now, Shepherd follows a three-part plan to manage her diabetes and maintain the healthy lifestyle she has grown accustomed to.

One way Shepherd manages her diabetes is by following the "plate method." She fills half her plate with low-glycemic foods like green salads, veggie slaws and grilled peppers and onions. Next, one-fourth of her plate is filled with whole grains, starchy vegetables or beans, like fresh peas, savory black beans, hummus or brown rice. Finally, the remaining quarter of her plate is a lean protein, like grilled salmon, chicken breast or spicy tofu.

"I used to never eat vegetables unless they were covered in cheese," said Shepherd, "but I found with my new diet there can be fun ways to make delicious, healthy meals."

Shepherd is also committed to staying active. On days when she can't make it to the gym, she has set a minimum goal of 15 active minutes, no matter what. Throughout the day, she looks for ways to get active while doing household activities. Whether it's vacuuming the house or cleaning out a closet, working in her garden or riding a bike, she'll sneak in lunges while moving around the house or do push-ups against the kitchen counter while cooking a healthy meal. Shepherd says that looking for new ways to get her body moving keeps her motivated to meet those 15 minutes a day.

Finally, Shepherd has made it a habit to stay on top of her glucose levels. She recently switched to using a continuous glucose monitoring system — FreeStyle Libre 2 from Abbott — which provides her with minuteby-minute glucose readings, real-time alarms letting her know when her glucose is too high or low and time in range reports so she understands what's happening inside her body throughout the day.

By committing to her three-part plan of diet, exercise and knowing her numbers, Shepherd has brought her HbA1c levels down to a healthy 5.4%. "I want to show others living with diabetes that nothing is written in stone. It hasn't always been easy, but I'm living proof that not only can you manage type 2 diabetes — you can thrive in spite of it, if you put in the work," she said.

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Take steps to protect your vision he prospect of vision loss is not typically a concern for most people until a decline in visual acuity becomes noticeable. Vision changes as a person ages, and it also may be affected by injury. But there are entirely preventable factors that contribute to poor vision or diminished eye health as well.

Taking inventory of behaviors that put eyes at risk, and making important changes, can safeguard the eyes for as long as possible.

Get routine comprehensive wellness exams. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says about 93 million adults in the United States are at risk for vision loss.

Factors that contribute to vision loss can include being overweight or obese, diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. A wellness exam at least once a year may also uncover family history issues that increase risk for hereditary eye conditions.

Receive a dilated vision exam. Many eye diseases, like glaucoma or age-related macular degeneration, have no warning signs, states the CDC’s Vision Health Initiative. The only way to determine if there is an eye health issue or compromised vision is to get a complete vision exam, which includes dilating the pupil to see the retina, blood vessels and other components of the inner eye. This is the only way to detect diseases in their earliest stages.

Step up healthy eating. Many eye-healthy foods are rich in vitamins and minerals.

Dark leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale, broccoli, zucchini, peas, avocado and Brussels sprouts are good for the eyes, according to the National Eye Institute. In addition, Omega-3 fatty acids, found in coldwater fish such as tuna, salmon, mackerel and sardines, may help lower the risk of dry eyes and eye diseases such as macular degeneration and cataracts. If you don’t like

seafood, consider taking fish oil supplements or other supplements that contain omega 3’s such as black current seed or flaxseed oils.

Sip on green tea. True Eye Experts says green tea is a great source of antioxidants that can keep eyes healthy and defend them from cataracts and AMD. Wear protective eyewear. Always don sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection when outdoors. Protective eyewear is a must for those who work in an industry that requires eye protection or athletes who play sports in which eye injuries are a consistent threat.

Practice smart contact hygiene. Always wash hands before inserting or removing contact lenses. Lenses should be stored properly in cleansing solution and discarded after the recommended amount of time for the particular type of lens (daily, bi-weekly, monthly). Unless they are approved for overnight use, remove contacts before going to bed.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says about 93 million adults in the United States are at risk for vision loss.

Keep screens at a distance. Throughout the day, we tend to look at screens and monitors for long periods of time and we may work from handheld devices at much closer distances than we would read printed pages.

Glare from screens can lead to eyestrain and computer vision syndrome. It’s recommended to position your computer screen at least an arm’s length away and hold handheld devices 16 inches away from your eyes.

Quit smoking (or don’t start). Smoking increases a person’s risk of developing various eye diseases and can make diabetic eye disease more severe, says the CDC.

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Early warning signs of oral cancer: Are you at risk?

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Seek medical attention if any of the following signs persist for more than two weeks:

necessarily indicative of the presence of oral cancer. Some of these symptoms could indicate the presence of other issues that also require medical attention. For example, frequent nosebleeds could indicate high blood pressure or a blood clotting disorder,

while unexplained weight loss is a potential indicator of diabetes.

Oral health is important, and routine checkups are vital to maintaining that health.

Such checkups can help dentists spot various conditions, including oral cancer.

• A sore, irritation or thickness in the mouth or throat • A white or red patch on the inside of the mouth • A feeling that something is caught in the throat • Hoarseness or other vocal changes • Persistent coughing • Difficulty chewing, swallowing or speaking • Difficulty moving the jaw or tongue • Numbness in the mouth • Swelling in the jaw or neck • Frequent nosebleeds • Ear pain that does not affect your hearing • Unexplained weight loss

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The Oral Cancer Foundation notes that oral cancers are part of a group of cancers referred to as head and neck cancers.

All cancers in that group are potentially dangerous, but oral cancers account for roughly 85 percent of all head and neck cancer diagnoses, which underscores the importance of routine oral health checkups.

Many dentists perform oral cancer screenings during routine checkups, which dispels the notion that checkups are unnecessary for individuals who practice proper dental hygiene every day.

There is not a one-size-fits-all regimen for dental health. However, at least two visits to a dentist per year can ensure teeth stay clean and afford dentists opportunities to screen for oral cancers and detect other issues, including gingivitis. In addition to scheduling routine checkups, individuals can learn to spot the common symptoms of oral cancer (see box on right).

It’s important that individuals recognize that the presence of these symptoms is not

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Care becomes even more important as pets get older.

Just like people, aging pets may eat less and sleep more. They may have reduced stamina and even experience stiffness when getting up from sleep. Certain pets may experience failing eyesight, hearing loss and/or incontinence.

According to an American Pet Products Association survey, 67 percent of U.S. households have a pet and will have to cope with that pet becoming a senior at some point. Senior animals might need a little extra help as they age, particularly with regard to comfort. These tips can help.

VISIT THE VET MORE OFTEN

Senior pets may need to see the vet more frequently than they used to. Pets typically visit the vet every year. Senior pets may require two visits per year. Speak with a veterinarian about how often your aging pet should come in for checkups. Checkups can help identify illnesses earlier and ensure any aches and pains are addressed immediately.

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Senior pets may need to relieve themselves more frequently. A doggy door can allow for faster access to the outdoors.

Similarly, a litter box with a lower opening makes it easier for aging cats to use the litter box.

REMOVE OBSTACLES

Navigating even familiar places can present a challenge for pets with vision or hearing loss. Make things a little easier on your senior pet by keeping your home

consistent as much as possible (avoid rearranging the living room or moving her food and water bowls to a new location), clearing clutter, providing additional light where possible (invest in a nightlight or two), and blocking off hazards, like stairs.

ENSURE AMPLE PROTECTION AGAINST THE ELEMENTS

Aging pets may feel the weather more than younger pets. They may need sweaters and coats or booties to protect their paws from the snow and ice. Keep your home at a comfortable temperature all year. If you’re comfortable, your pet probably is, too.

MAKE YOUR YARD SAFE

Homes with dogs should have fenced yards. Beware that small breeds might be able to slip through slats. Pools are also a hazard for dogs, though less so for cats, who are leery of water. Even for dogs who know their yards, if they become confused, or can’t see, they can walk right into it. So watch them.

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Some senior pets may not be able to control themselves. Diapers and absorbent pads can keep them dry and prevent soiling around the house.

HELP YOUR PET LOSE WEIGHT

Pets should maintain a healthy body weight, which can relieve pressure on joints and reduce risk for certain illnesses, including difficulty breathing and skin irritations. Speak with a veterinarian about the right foods and types of exercise for your pet to keep its weight in check.

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5 cooking swaps to help manage cholesterol

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hen cooking, keep in mind small changes that can make a big impact on heart health.

High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for heart disease and stroke, with about 38% of American adults diagnosed with high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association. It can be managed by getting levels regularly tested and making lifestyle changes like eating a heart-healthy diet.

Reduce saturated fat: Select lean cuts of meat or opt for plant protein, limit processed meats, broil or bake rather than pan-fry meats and remove skin from poultry before cooking.

Eat more fish: Fish can be fatty or lean, but it’s still low in saturated fat. Choose oily fish like salmon or trout, which are high in omega-3 fatty acids.

Use liquid oils in place of solid fats: For roasting, sauteing and more, use nontropical liquid vegetable oils like canola, safflower, soybean or olive instead of butter, lard or shortening.

Lower dairy fats: Low-fat, fat-free or non-dairy milk can be used in many recipes instead of whole milk or half-and-half.

Increase fiber and whole grains: Add high-fiber vegetables to meals, serve fruit instead of juice and try brown rice instead of white.

These simple tips and better-for-you recipes like Chicken Tortilla Soup can help you eat healthy without sacrificing taste.

Find tips for managing cholesterol and other risk factors at heart.org/cholesterol.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Recipe courtesy of Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook, 2nd Edition YIELD: Serves 4

INGREDIENTS: • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, visible fat discarded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes • 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed • 2 cups fat-free, no-salt-added chicken broth • 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) no-salt-added, diced tomatoes, undrained • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion • 1 teaspoon sugar • 1 teaspoon ancho powder • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 2 corn tortillas (6 inches each), cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips

• 1 corn tortilla (6 inches), torn into pieces • 2 to 4 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro • 1/4 cup finely chopped avocado • 1/4 medium red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips DIRECTIONS:

In a slow cooker, stir chicken, corn, broth, tomatoes, onion, sugar, ancho powder, garlic and salt. Cook, covered, on low, 6 to 8 hours, or on high, 3 to 4 hours. Preheat oven to 350 F. On baking sheet, arrange tortilla strips

in single layer. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until crisp. Transfer baking sheet to cooling rack. Let strips stand 15 minutes, or until cool. Transfer to airtight container and set aside. When soup is ready, transfer 1 cup to food processor or blender. Stir in tortilla pieces. Let mixture stand 1 minute. Process until smooth. Stir mixture into soup. Stir in cilantro. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with avocado, bell pepper and reserved tortilla strips.

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Sending condolences to the fans of Mr. Big

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he American Heart Association sends fans of the iconic HBO series Sex and the City heartfelt condolences following the sudden death of John James Preston, aka Mr. Big, during the premier episode of the limited-edition reboot, And Just Like That. As those who watched in stunned disbelief know, Mr. Big died at home in the arms of his beloved, Carrie, following from what appeared to be a heart attack.

Mr. Big was a heart disease patient, having had previous issues including reported heart surgery and a prior heart attack, which putting him at higher risk for another heart attack or heart problems. In addition, his love of cigars also increased his risk. Other risk factors include being male, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, overweight or obesity, diabetes and physical inactivity.

In true Sex and the Only about City fashion, many “can’t 46% of help but wonder … could people who Carrie have saved Big?” experience an Scientifically speaking, out-of-hospital that is unclear — the script doesn’t provide many cardiac arrest details. However, according receive the to the American Heart Association, Carrie could immediate have taken specific actions help that they to help the situation. In a need before cardiac emergency the best course of action is to call professional 911 immediately and then help arrives. do hands-only CPR. If a teen or adult collapse and is unresponsive, push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of a song with 100-120 beats per minute, like the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” or Beyoncé’s “Crazy in Love.” Learning hands-only CPR is easy and can save lives.

You can learn the process quickly, online from a simple video on the American Heart Association’s website or become CPR certified by taking a course at an American Heart Association associated training center. Visit www.heart.org/CPR to learn more.

Is high intensity exercise safe?

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In the show, Mr. Big dies after completing a high-intensity stationary bike ride. For the vast majority of people, the benefits of physical exercise outweigh the risks.

“Exercise is medicine, and there is no question that moderate to vigorous physical activity is beneficial to overall cardiovascular health. However, like medicine, it is possible to underdose and overdose on exercise — more is not always better and can lead to cardiac events, particularly when performed by inactive, unfit, individuals with known or undiagnosed heart disease,” said Barry A. Franklin, Ph.D., of the American Heart Association.

What is the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?

Mr. Big’s death also has many people wondering what the difference is between a heart attack and cardiac arrest. People often use these terms interchangeably, but they are not synonyms. A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked, and sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating unexpectedly.

A heart attack is a “circulation” problem and sudden cardiac arrest is an “electrical” problem. These two distinct heart conditions can be linked. Sudden cardiac arrest can occur after a heart attack, or during recovery.

Heart attacks increase the risk for sudden cardiac arrest. While most heart attacks do not lead to sudden cardiac arrest, when sudden cardiac arrest occurs, heart attack is a common cause. In either case, fast action can save lives. Only about 46% of people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest receive the immediate help that they need before professional help arrives.

For more information about heart attack or CPR visit heart.org.

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Four ways to boost social wellness for improved health

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Take a class

Learn something new by taking a continuing education class. There are classes offered for just about anything that piques your interest. Learning something new can improve cognitive health and boost social wellness as you can make connections with people who are also interested in the same things as you.

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Go for a walk or take a workout class

Walking or taking exercise classes are not only beneficial to physical health but can also help you meet new people and engage in your community. For example, in a senior living community like Jefferson's Ferry, there are always friends and neighbors walking by your front door or taking one of the many fitness classes offered each week.

Jefferson's Ferry resident Suzanne Goldhaber is a prime example. She can be found engaging in activities year-round, from paddleboarding to snowshoeing, going out for long walks, or taking an exercise class; Goldhaber has found social wellness through physical movement.

"There are some great exercise programs at Jefferson's Ferry that address all different levels of activity. My husband and I — either together or individually — take a combined 13 classes every week," Goldhaber said. "There is a range of people living here at Jefferson's Ferry, and they offer a wonderful class selection for all fitness levels."

Ultimately, you can maximize social wellness by discovering and embracing what you love doing. Surround yourself with people and a community that helps you establish meaningful connections. Doing so will improve your ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships and a healthier life, both physically and mentally.

Joanne Lehmann, LPN is the Health and Wellness Program Manager for the Independent Living Residents at Jefferson’s Ferry in South Setauket. She encourages concepts of Health and Wellness throughout the community and creates informative and interactive programs based on the seven dimensions of Wellness.

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umans are social beings, so much so that our connection with one another can impact our physical and mental health as much as exercise, eating healthy, or getting enough sleep.

These connections, known as social wellness, are created by the park, grab a Saturday connecting with friends, family, morning coffee together, and community and maintaining or branch out and try a those relationships. new activity together According to a study from Stanford Medicine, healthy social BY JOANNE LEHMANN once a month. If friends and family members connections can improve mental live outside of your local community, use and emotional well-being and physical health. Research shows that people who FaceTime, Zoom, or a simple phone call have established healthy social relationships to stay connected. You can still engage in tend to live longer, have a more beneficial fun activities when meeting digitally; get cardiovascular function, have a better stress creative! Cook a meal together via Zoom, response, and even have a boosted immune decide on a recipe in advance and cook system to fight off infectious disease. Social alongside each other. wellness among seniors can even boost Volunteer your time cognitive abilities to fight Alzheimer's and Volunteering is a fantastic way to boost other types of dementia. social wellness and establish a sense of Building social wellness and fostering community and purpose at the same time. supportive social networks are critical to Giving back through volunteering can help maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Here are people who have just moved to a new place four activities to try that encourage social establish roots in a new neighborhood or wellness. encourage existing community members to deepen their connection. Meeting new Keep in regular contact with friends is also a benefit of volunteering as friends and loved ones We live in a time where there are more you will already share a common interest ways to stay connected with loved ones than with the people you are meeting.

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Shed those extra pounds with a healthy eating plan

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Ask someone about his or her goals for 2022 and inevitably there will be a discussion about a desire to lose weight. But meeting this goal is often difficult for many. To help shed DR. BIANCA GARCIA those extra pounds and improve your overall health, doctors recommend establishing a plan that includes choosing the right foods. Catholic Health Physician Partners primary care physician Bianca Garcia, M.D., suggests a visit with your doctor to discuss goals and develop a plan that will have a positive impact on your life for years to come.

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Q: What types of food should people reduce or avoid consuming?

A: Avoid sugary drinks and fast

Q: Beyond changes to diet and developing an exercise program, what other tip would you share to help people lose food. These are both high in calories weight? and can lead to an increased risk Q: What is the best way to start of obesity, cardiovascular disease, A: I always tell my patients that when a weight-loss/healthy eating diabetes and other significant health they go grocery shopping, never go when you’re hungry or feeling regimen? problems. stressed. Often, this is when people

A: When looking to lose weight, Q: What role can a primary care are most likely to buy sweets and many want to see a significant change doctor have in one’s weight- other unhealthy food. quickly. But it’s important to go slowly loss efforts?

Q: Is working with a dietician a and be patient. This is a journey that good idea to develop a diet that will take time but will ultimately A: Losing weight and making changes would help with weight loss? lead to overall improved health and to your diet are not easy. To overcome feeling better about yourself.

Q: What types of food should people add more to their diet?

A: Consuming vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains in greater quantities will help with weight loss while also improving overall health.

Many grocery stores sell pre-cut fruits and vegetables. This allows you to grab a quick snack when you have the munchies. It’s also a good idea to bring to work healthy snacks such as pretzels, fruit and yogurt. This will eliminate those trips to the vending machine, which is full of sweets, and allow you to eat well throughout the day.

these challenges and live a healthier life, your primary care doctor can help in many ways. This includes discussing recommended healthy food choices, outlining an exercise regimen and monitoring your weight. Additionally, your doctor can identify any specific medical issue and work to develop a special diet that addresses the problem.

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The Walk is back!

We are thrilled to bring back our annual walk in person. Please join us!

Sunday, May 22, 2022 8:30am: Registration opens 10am: Walk begins

Grab your sneakers and some friends and join us as we walk through scenic Port Jefferson and Belle Terre.

Enjoy music, raffles and our Pink Your Pooch contest! Registration is $20. All donations benefit the Fortunato Breast Health Center at Mather Hospital.

Scan QR code or register at northwellhealthwalk.com/portjefferson For more information call (631) 476-2723 All donations to the Port Jefferson Walk will benefit the Fortunato Breast Health Center.

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Religious D irectory Catholic INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson 631-473-0165 Fax 631-331-8094 www.www.infantjesus.org REVEREND PATRICK M. RIEGGER, PASTOR, ASSOCIATES: REV. FRANCIS LASRADO & REV. ROLANDO TICLLASUCA Parish Outreach: 631-331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9am in the Church, 12pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 4:00 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

ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2900 www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Stations of the Cross Each Friday night during Lent, 7pm.

Mass: Saturday 5pm Sunday 8am, 10am & 12pm Weekday Mass: 9am Confessions: Saturday 3:45pm-4:45pm Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am - 4:30pm Thrift Shop: Monday-Thursday 10am - 4pm and Friday 10am-2pm.

Baptism and Wedding arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Office

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 429 Rt. 25A, Setauket Phone: 631-941-4141 Fax: 631-751-6607 Parish Office email: parish@stjamessetauket.org www.stjamessetauket.org REV. ROBERT KUZNIK, PASTOR REV. ROBERT SCHECKENBACK, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. JOHN FITZGERALD, IN RESIDENCE REV. MIKE S. EZEATU, SBU HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN, IN RESIDENCE Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm ...

Saturday 9am to 2pm Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday 8am Weekend Masses: Saturday (Vigil) 5pm (Youth) Sunday 8am ... 9:30am (Family) 11:30am (Choir) Baptisms: contact the Office at the end of the third month of pregnancy to set a date.

Matrimony: contact the Office at least nine months before desired date to set a date.

Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 to 4:45pm or by Appointment.

Anointing of the Sick: by request.

Bereavement: 631-941-4141 x 341 Faith Formation Office: 631-941-4141 x 328 Outreach: 631-941-4141 x 313 Our Daily Bread Sunday Soup Kitchen 3:00 pm closed ... reopening TBD Food Pantry Open ... Wednesdays 12Noon to 2pm and Sundays 2pm to 3pm Mission Statement: We, the Catholic community of the Three Village area, formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, are a pilgrim community journeying toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit, nourished by the Eucharist and formed by the Gospel. We strive to respond to Jesus invitation: to be faithful and fruitful disciples; to be a Good Samaritan to our neighbor and enemy; to be stewards of and for God’s creation and to be living witness of Faith, Hope and Charity...so that in Jesus name, we may be a welcoming community, respectful of life in all its diversities.

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 75 New York Avenue, Sound Beach Parish office: 631-744-8566; fax 631-744-8611 Parish website: www.stlouisdm.org REV. MSGR. CHRISTOPHER J. HELLER, PASTOR REV. ALPHONSUS IGBOKWE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. MSGR. DONALD HANSON, IN RESIDENCE REV. FRANCIS PIZZARELLI, S.M.M., PARISH ASSISTANT REV. HENRY VAS Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm; Friday: 9 am to 4 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm; Closed on Sunday Mission Statement: To proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ’s love through our active involvement as a parish family in works of Charity, Faith, Worship, Justice and Mercy. ALL ARE WELCOME! No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church. No matter your family situation. No matter your practice of faith.

No matter your personal history, age or background. YOU are invited, respected and loved at St. Louis de Montfort.

Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday 8:30 am in the Chapel Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Sunday: 7:30 am; 10:00 am; 12 noon.

Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm.

Please contact Parish Office for an appointment.

Reconciliation: Saturday 4-4:45 pm or by appointment.

Anointing of the Sick: by request.

Holy Matrimony: Contact Parish Office at least six months in advance of desired date.

Religious Education: Contact 631-744-9515 Parish Outreach: Contact 631-209-0325

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL SOCIETY OF SAINT PIUS X 900 Horseblock Road, Farmingville 631-736-6515 sspxlongisland.com Sunday Masses at 7am and 9am Please consult sspxlongisland.com for updates and current mass times.

Congregational

CAROLINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net email: office@carolinechurch.net 631-941-4245 REV. COOPER CONWAY, INTERIM PRIEST-IN-CHARGE Let God walk with you as part of our familyfriendly community Holy Eucharist Saturday 5pm Sunday 8am, 9:30am Church School at 9:30

MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 233

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Country Road, Mt. Sinai 631-473-1582 www.msucc.org REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON Mount Sinai Congregational Church is open to the public Please wear a mask and be ready to sing!”

We will continue to provide our online service on our You Tube channel at 10am, and any time thereafter, with Rev. Phil Hobson.

Through our worship and by our actions we strive to live out Christ’s message to love one another.

The Island Heart Food Pantry continues to help those in need at 643 Middle Country Road, Middle Island, N.Y. Our hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 2:30-4:30pm. Wear a mask and stay in car “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.”

Grace and Peace, Rev. Phil

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Our little historic church on the hill across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond 61 Main Street, Stony Brook Visit our website www.allsoulsstonybrook.org or call 631-655-7798 allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net REV THOMAS REESE Interdenominational Morning Prayer ServiceTuesday 8:00am- Half Hour Interdenominational Rosary Service-Wednesday 12noonSunday Services: 8am Virtual Service 9:30am Service at the Church-Organ Music All Souls collects food for the hungry of L. I. everyday Please leave non-perishables in vestibule of Church.

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.

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Av e . , P o r t J e f f e r s o n 631-473-0273 email: ccoffice@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org Church office hours: Tues. - Fri. 9am - 12pm FATHER ANTHONY DILORENZO: PRIEST IN CHARGE Please join us for our 8:00 and 10:00 Sunday Eucharists and our 10:00 Wednesday Eucharist in our chapel. Please wear masks.

GOD BLESS YOU. Father Anthony DiLorenzo 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.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH “To know Christ and to make Him known” 12 Prospect St, Huntington 631-427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR MRS. CLAIRE MIS, DEACON ALEX PRYRODNY, MUSIC DIRECTOR & ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE Sunday Worship In Person, Zoom & Facebook 8:00 am Rite I Holy Eucharist with music 9:45 am Sunday School 10:00 am Rite II Holy Choral Eucharist Morning Prayer Via Zoom 9:00 am Monday thru Friday Thrift Shop Open!

12 to 3 pm Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Volunteers needed info@stjohns1745.org (631) 427-1752 www.stjohns1745.org Facebook.com/stjohns1745

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Religious D irectory Jewish NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER 385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station 631-928-3737 www.northshorejewishcenter.org RABBI AARON BENSON CANTOR DANIEL KRAMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARCIE PLATKIN PRINCIPAL HEATHER WELKES YOUTH DIRECTOR JEN SCHWARTZ Services: Friday At 8 Pm; Saturday At 9:15 am Daily Morning And Evening Minyan Call For Times. Tot Shabbat Family Services Sisterhood Men’s Club Seniors’ Club Youth Group Continuing Ed Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Judaica Shop Food Pantry Lecture Series Jewish Film Series NSJC JEWISH LEARNING CENTER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Innovative Curriculum And Programming For Children Ages 5-13 Imagine A Synagogue That Feels Like Home!

Come Connect With Us On Your Jewish Journey. Member United Synagogue Of Conservative Judaism.

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM) 1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook 631-751-8518 www.tisbny.org A Warm And Caring Intergenerational Community Dedicated To Learning, Prayer, Social Action, and Friendship.

Member Union For Reform Judaism RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY CANTOR INTERN KALIX JACOBSON EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY, RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER CANTOR EMERITUS MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG Sabbath Services: 1st Friday of the month 6pm, all other Fridays 7:30pm and Saturday B’nai services at 10am Religious School Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups Adult Education Sisterhood Brotherhood Book Club-More

Lutheran-ELCA HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL 46 Dare Road, Selden 631-732-2511 Emergency Number 516-848-5386 Email: office@hopelutheran.com Website: www.hopeluth.com REV. DR. RICHARD O. HILL, PASTOR DALE NEWTON, VICAR On Sundays the services are at 9 and 10:30 a.m.

A link for all these services is on the

website: www.hopeluth.com.

Our Food Pantry is open to everyone on Thursdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. for picking up food. Also, donations can be made from 11 a.m.-noon or by making arrangements by leaving a message on the church answering service.

Offerings to support our ministry can be made at church services and through our website’s “Share God’s Mission” page.

In any emergency, call the pastor at 516-848-5386

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 E-mail: Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347-423-3623 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR Indoor services of Holy Communion will be offered each Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 am in our sanctuary. Out of consideration for those who may be unvaccinated for Covid-19, and since even those vaccinated may contact or pass on the virus, masks are encouraged but not required.

Please follow the direction of the ushers and pastor during the service. Please remain where you are seated for the duration of the service.

You will be given communion wafer and bulletin upon arrival. Wine and grape juice will be distributed during communion.

Morning worship is also available over Facebook Live at the church website from the 8:30 am service.

Lutheran-LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751-1775 www.messiahny.org PASTOR NILS NIEMEIER ASSOCIATE PASTOR STEVE UNGER Mid-Week Lent Worship Wednesdays at 11am & 7pm Our worship services are 9am and 10:45am with Sunday school at 9am.

We are still asking people to wear a mask and social distance. The service will be live streamed on our YouTube page.

Go to our website (www.messiahny.org) for the link.We are here for you and if you are in need, please call us. Our Pastors are available and you are welcome to call the church to speak to them.

May God keep you safe and shine His light and love upon you

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket 631-941-3581 REV. LISA WILLIAMS 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.

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 160 Main Street, Corner of 25A and Main Street East Setauket 631-941-4167 REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR Sunday Worship Service Indoor at 10am Services are streamed online @ www. setauketumc.org and livestreamed on Facebook Holy Communion 1st Sunday of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) meets every 2nd Tuesday each month at 1pm No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT JEFFERSON 107 South/Main Streets 631-473-0147 We are an accepting and caring people who invite you to share in the journey of faith with us.

Email: office@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org THE REV. DR. RICHARD GRAUGH Sunday Worship Service-10 am (social distancing & masks required) service is also broadcast on church FB page under “Missions and Activities” Christian Education Activities: Call 631-473-0147 Bible Study: Tuesday 2 pm via Zoom Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the Month Hot meals, groceries & clothing provided on a take out basis by Welcome Friends on Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm and Fridays 3:30-5:00 pm Call the church office or visit our website for current activities and events.

NYS Certified Preschool and Daycare The purpose of First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson is, with God’s help, to share the joy & good news of Jesus Christ with the congregation, visitors and the community at large; to provide comfort to those in need and hope to those in despair; and to seek justice for all God’s people.

S E TA U K E T P R E S B Y T E R I A N CHURCH 5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating & sharing the love of God since 1660 All are welcome!

THE REV. CHUCK CARY TEMPORARY SUPPLY PASTOR

THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR Worship with us in-person Sundays at 9:30AM Masks required Our service is available via live-stream.

Visit www.setauketpresbyterian.org to watch and learn about us.

We are a More Light and Matthew 25 congregation. We believe ALL are created in the image of God and we actively engage in making our faith come alive.

Sunday childcare available & Church School Weekly small groups, Bible Study & Adult Christian Ed. Youth Group & Bell Choir - all ringers welcome Setauket Presbyterian Preschool www.setauketpreschool.org Open Door Exchange (ODE)- furniture ministry www.opendoorexchange.org Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

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RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

Conscience Bay Meeting 4 Friends Way, St. James 11780 631-928-2768 www.consciencebayquakers.org We gather in silent worship seeking God,/the Inner Light/Spirit.

We’re guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship. In-person worship blended with virtual worship. Monthly discussions, Sept.June. Religious education for children.

Sept.-June, 11 a.m.; July-Aug., 10 a.m. All are welcome. See our website.

Unitarian Universalist UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket 631-751-0297 uufsb.org office@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (MINISTER@UUFSB.ORG) Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Go to uufsb.org for live-streamed YouTube link.worship services.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, in-person attendance is limited to 50 people, and all in-person attendees must show proof of vaccination Go to uufsb.org to register in advance.

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

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

SBU’s Heather Lynch receives Pew Fellowship in marine conservation Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

To borrow from the Pink song in the movie Happy Feet, the Pew Trusts for Marine Conservation recently delivered “something good” to Stony Brook University’s Heather Lynch.

Endowed chair for ecology and evolution at Stony Brook University’s Institute for Advanced Computational Science, Lynch was selected as one of six Pew Fellows in Marine Conservation.

Lynch, who uses a host of tools including physics and satellite imagery to study penguin populations in Antarctica and associated island groups including in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, is one of six international recipients of the 2022 fellowship, which includes $150,000 over three years, and is a mid-career prize.

Lynch plans to use the funds to chronicle species health in the macaroni and king penguin and forecast risks to Antarctica’s penguin populations.

Lynch’s work is “really important,” said Claire Christian, Executive Director of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC), who nominated Lynch for the fellowship. Lynch provides the kind of information “we need to make effective decisions about protecting Antarctica.”

Christian, who has known Lynch for about five years, said Lynch’s consistent commitment helps “provide a broader picture of what’s happening down there over a longer time frame.”

Christian is particularly pleased that Lynch’s work in the Antarctic brings necessary attention to the region, even though “it’s far away at the end of the world,” she

In analyzing penguin populations across species, Lynch plans to take the kind of approach portfolio managers apply when they consider where to focus their attention.

A mutual fund manager with a large percentage of the value of the fund linked to changes in the stock price of Apple would likely track the earnings of the company and its share price more closely than stocks in which she has smaller holdings or whose values don’t fluctuate much.

For penguins, Lynch suggested that scientists and conservationists may “need to understand those colonies, and there may not be that many, that contain a large percentage of the world’s population,” she said.

For a long time, researchers have focused on colonies that were easier to study because they were small and close by. “I don’t think we can justify that approach anymore,” Lynch said.

SPOTLIGHTING DISCOVERIES AT (1) COLD SPRING HARBOR LAB (2) STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY & (3) BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LAB

said. “People understand that [the Antarctic] is worth investing time and resources into studying.”

The Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation provides recipients with an opportunity to interact with other winners and alumni. This year, the Pew Trust received over 50 nominees.

Past honorees at Stony Brook University include Endowed Professor of Ocean Conservation Sciences at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Science Ellen Pikitch and Endowed Research Chair for Nature and Humanity Carl Safina.

Jane Lubchenco, who won a Pew Fellowship in marine conservation in the 1992, was the first woman to lead the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration and is the current Deputy Director for Climate and Environment in the White House.

Rebecca Goldburg, Director of Environmental Sciences at the Pew Charitable Trusts, appreciates the mixture of high-level research Lynch produces and the application of her discoveries to conservation and added that Lynch has “outstanding scientific achievement that is wellintegrated into decision making.”

Climate change

While researchers haven’t broadly chronicled the movement of macaroni penguins into the Antarctic, Lynch anticipates that climate change would draw them into the Antarctic.

“My hope is that a focus on macaroni penguin census data will illuminate their trends,” she explained in an email.

King penguins, meanwhile, have recently arrived in the Antarctic.

The presence of king penguins would represent a turning point for

Picking penguin spots

Heather Lynch Photo courtesy of Rolf Sjogren/ National Geographic

Lynch, as they would suggest that the Antarctic is starting to show ecological similarities with the subAntarctic.

King penguins have attempted to breed on Elephant Island, which is about 800 miles from their typical habitat in South Georgia. While this species of penguin has traveled this distance in prior years, their decision to settle and try to raise chicks, which they haven’t successfully done, is “new and ecologically interesting,” Lynch explained.

Lynch suggested such a geographic expansion is rare because these birds are long-lived and an established pair will breed in the same location for years. Even in young individuals traveling to new territories, the rate of range shift is slow and hard to track.

“The movement of king penguins into Antarctica is exactly what would have been predicted and so it is an exciting (if, from a climate perspective, disturbing) time to be

watching this all unfold,” she said.

King penguins can form large colonies, which could, over the course of a longer period of time, create competition for space with chinstraps. Lynch suggested that the region could be in the early days of an ecologically important event.

Where’s Waldo?

As for macaroni penguins, whose stories about how they got their name include one involving a sailor slang for men who dressed in bright colors, they have frequently been the “Where’s Waldo?” of what Lynch does, she said, as she encounters them by chance in a colony of another species.

She is pulling together several decades of offhand notes about her findings on macaronis to track them systematically. She believes collecting information about populations of macaroni and king penguins in Antarctica is going to be informative.

Goldburg appreciates Lynch’s framework for penguin conservation.

Lynch will address the “key penguin colonies,” some of which are contributing disproportionately to the risk of penguin declines, Goldburg said. This approach will enable conservationists to monitor important sites because they “can’t do everything.”

Understanding penguin populations goes beyond a simple rule that more of any population is necessarily better. Major increases or decreases should be cause for concern because they reflect shifts in the functioning of the ecosystem, she explained.

Christian is confident the work Lynch does will provide policy makers with key information.

“Her work is really important and it deserves to have a lot of visibility and funding,” Christian said. “Without understanding what’s happening to species that are living down there, we can’t” design effective strategies to protect them and their ecosystems.

Lynch provides the kind of information necessary to “make effective decisions about protecting Antarctica,” Christian added.

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LI's Groundwater Continued from page B10

Hydrologists have determined that for every square mile of land (640 acres) an average of about two million gallons of rain water lands on the surface with about one million gallons recharging the groundwater supply on a daily basis. What happens to the other one million gallons?

It evaporates, runs off into streams and other wetlands, or is taken up by trees and other plants that need it to sustain life processes such as transpiration (a large oak tree needs about 110 gallons of water daily to survive).

In contrast, raindrops that land in locations nearer to the coasts such as in Setauket, northern Smithtown, southern Brookhaven, Babylon, or other places along the north and south shores don’t become part of the vast groundwater reservoir; instead, after percolating into the ground the water moves horizontally, discharging either into a stream that flows to salty water or into the salty groundwater that surrounds Long Island. These landscape segments are referred to as “shallow-flow recharge areas.”

The higher elevations along the Ronkonkoma Moraine (the central spine of Long Island created by glacial action about 40,000 years ago) are also the highest points in the water table although the water table elevation contours are a dampened expression of the land surface.

So, in the West Hills region of Huntington where Jayne’s Hill is located, the highest point on Long Island topping out at a little more than 400 feet, the elevation of the water table is about 80 feet above sea level.

Below the water table is the saturated zone and above it the unsaturated zone where air, instead of water, exists in the tiny spaces between the sand particles (in the Jayne's Hill case the unsaturated zone runs about 320 feet). It is the water (more precisely its weight) in the higher regions of the saturated zones that pushes on the water beneath it, driving water in the lower portions to move at first sideways or laterally and then to upwell into the salty groundwater under the ocean. Due to the weight of the water the freshwatersaltwater interface is actually offshore on both coasts, meaning you could drill from a platform a mile off Jones Beach and tap into freshwater if you were to drill several hundred feet down.

A wetland forms where the land surface and water table intersect. It may be Lake Ronkonkoma, the Nissequogue or Peconic River, or any of the more than one hundred streams that drain the aquifer discharging into bays and harbors around

Long Island. So when you’re gazing at the surface of Lake Ronkonkoma you’re looking at the water table — the top of the Long Island groundwater system. Since the water table elevations can change due to varying amounts of rain and snow and pumping by water suppliers these wetlands can be affected; in wet years they may enlarge and discharge more water while in droughts wetlands can largely dry up which happened on Long Island in the 1960's.

It is clear, given the isolated nature of our water supply — our freshwater bubble surrounded by hostile salt water — that we are captains of our own fate. Our groundwater supply is the only source of water to meet all of our collective needs and wants. There are no magical underground freshwater connections to Connecticut, mainland New York, or New Jersey. We are not tied into, nor is it likely we will ever be able to tap into, New York City’s water supply, provided by the Delaware River and several upstate reservoirs. As the federal Environmental Protection Agency has declared — Long Island is a "sole source aquifer."

To paraphrase the late Senator Daniel Patrick Moyhihan: “Long Islanders all drink from the same well.” Indeed we do.

The next article will detail the quality and quantity problems facing our groundwater supply.

A resident of Setauket, John Turner is conservation chair of the Four Harbors Audubon Society, author of “Exploring the Other Island: A Seasonal Nature Guide to Long Island” and president of Alula Birding & Natural History Tours.

Community Blood Drives ▶ American Legion Post 694, 7 Woodside Ave, Northport will host a New York Blood Center Community Blood Drive in the Main Hall on Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ▶ St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, 50 Route 25A, Smithtown will host a blood drive on Monday, March 28 and Tuesday, March 29 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the St. Vincent's & St. Rafael’s Conference Rooms. ▶ Knights of Columbus Hall, 683 Route 25A, Rocky Point will hold a community blood drive on Sunday, April 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in honor of Jessica Delligatti. All donors will receive a McDonald's voucher.

Appointments are preferred for all three events by calling 800-933-2566 but walk-ins welcomed if space permits.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Photo courtesy of Pal-O-Mine

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian announces its third annual Derby Stakes

Local Church Furnishing Hope with the Open Door Exchange

Save the date! Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc., a private, not for profit organization providing a comprehensive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing for children and adults with disabilities, will hold its third annual Derby Stakes on Friday, May 6 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Unlike last year’s virtual event, this year’s Derby Stakes will be a live event at Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, 829 Old Nichols Road, Islandia.

“We are so excited to bring our popular live Derby Stakes back for the enjoyment of Long Islanders,” said Pal-O-Mine Equestrian founder and CEO Lisa Gatti. “It is a wonderful family event in the fresh outdoors where people of all ages can enjoy watching our horses and staff compete in several fun races. In the program, we emulate the real Derby experience, from the trumpeter signaling the start of the races to a real life jockey announcing the horses and the outriders as they enter the arena. The winners are showered with ribbons and a wreath of flowers.”

The Derby Stakes will feature Pal-O-Mine’s staff riding its horses in six competitive races that showcase both the herd’s versatility and the riders’ talent as horsemen and women.

Among them will be a “Seattle Slow” walking race and a “Smoky Jones” canter race. Prerace activities include interactive farm games, hat contest, paddock walk, craft fair and a photo booth. This year 's event will also have a Parade of Breeds showcasing many unique breeds of horses that Pal-O-Mine uses in their program.

Admission is $10 per person (under 5 are free) and all donations from the event will go to supporting the care of the Pal-O-Mine herd of therapy horses. In addition to making a donation, there are sponsorship opportunities for Long Island families, businesses, associations, and civic groups. Call Tessa at 631-348-1389 for more information.

The Open Door Exchange (ODE) located at 200 Wilson Street, Building G, in Port Jefferson Station is a mission of Setauket Presbyterian Church and seeks to serve the community by providing quality furniture for anyone who needs. Since its beginning, ODE has distributed over 6,000 furniture pieces.

From one open door through another ODE has helped more than 800 families.

Throughout the year furniture donations are accepted from individuals and organizations through scheduled pick-ups and dropoffs. The pieces received go through an intake process where they are cleaned, inspected and repaired if necessary. Families and individuals are then welcome to the ODE warehouse where they can view and choose the pieces that work for them.

ODE is run by an efficient and effective staff as well has many hard-working volunteers. The mission of ODE is to bring joy, security and comfort to people in the community by lifting the financial burden of home furnishing. Sometimes that cost is over looked and sometimes people are in need to due to emergency situations. ODE prides itself in keeping quality furniture pieces well stocked and available for visitors to view and tag for their homes.

From March 25 at 9 a.m. through March 31 at 6 p.m. the Open Door Exchange will hold its annual fundraiser, Furnishing Hope, through a live online auction. An in person celebration will be held at Setauket Presbyterian Church, 5 Caroline Ave., Setauket on April 1 at 7 p.m. Tickets to the in-person event are $10 per person and can be purchased online.

The live auction and tickets can be found at: https://www.opendoorexchange.org/.

For further information, call 631-751-0176.

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COOKING COVE

Ukrainian cooking ... traditional dishes from a heroic people Nalesniki

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

As I pottered around my kitchen preparing dinner, the evening news was on the TV. I watched the tragedy in Ukraine unfold with its shattered buildings and shattered lives, deliberate assaults on hospitals and shelters, courage and heroism and knew that for so many Ukrainians, there was no longer a home or a kitchen, where a babushka or young mother stood cooking a batch of varenyky or pirohi (dumplings), chicken kyev, a pot of borscht (beet soup) or holubsti (stuffed cabbage), a pan of nalesniki (cream cheese filled crepes) or deruny (potato pancakes). Today my friend Svitlana told me that her family has safely escaped to Poland, but for so many innocent victims of this cruel siege by an unhinged Russian egomaniac, there will be no food, no shelter, and for some, no life. I dedicate this column to them and their heroism.

YIELD: Makes 16 crepes INGREDIENTS:

Crepes:

• 5 eggs • 1 1/4 cups flour • 2 cups milk • 3/4 teaspoon salt • 2 tablespoons sugar • 3 ounces melted unsalted butter • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Filling:

• 1 1/2 pounds small curd cottage cheese, rinsed and drained • 1/2 pound cream cheese • 1/4 cup sugar DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Generously grease a 9” x 13” baking dish. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer beat together the eggs and flour until most of the lumps are gone.

With mixer on low speed beat in the milk, then the salt, sugar, butter and oil. Heat a 10” crepe pan or nonstick skillet over low heat. Pour 1/4 cup of prepared batter into pan and tilt to evenly distribute it; when

edges are slightly crisp, about one minute, carefully flip the crepe and cook another 30 to 45 seconds, remove, place on plate and repeat with remaining batter.

In a medium-large bowl, beat together the cottage cheese, cream cheese and sugar; place a crepe on a flat surface, spread with a thin layer of cheese mixture and, starting with the end closest to you, tightly roll into a long, thin log; repeat procedure with remaining crepes.

Place half of them in baking dish, drizzle with half the butter, then repeat procedure with remaining crepes. Bake about 30 minutes, cut logs in half and serve with jam and tea.

Holubsti

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 12 -16 outer leaves from 1 large head green cabbage • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 medium onion, finely chopped • 2 carrots, peeled, finely grated • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 1 tablespoon sugar • One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes • 1 3/4 cups water • 1 large bay leaf • Salt and pepper to taste • 1/2 pound ground pork • 1/2 pound ground beef • 1/3 cup long grain white rice, precooked for 5 minutes • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill DIRECTIONS:

Fill a large bowl with ice water.

In a large pot of salted boiling water, blanch the cabbage leaves, one to two minutes, until they are bright green and pliable; carefully place them in ice water, then drain them between several layers of paper towels.

In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat and cook half the onion and all the carrots until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes; add tomato paste and sugar and cook another minute or two, until caramelized. Add tomatoes, water and bay leaf and cook over medium-high heat until reduced by

half, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and season.

Meanwhile in a large bowl, combine ground meat, remaining onion and rice; season with salt and pepper and thoroughly combine ingredients.

Working one at a time, cut center stem from each cabbage leaf; place two generous tablespoons of meat mixture in center of leaf, fold the sides over and roll up. Place, seam side down in pot, repeat with remaining cabbages leaves and filling and nestle them close together in pot; bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to mediumlow, partially cover and cook about 40 minutes, until done. Remove bay leaf, transfer with cabbage rolls and sauce to bowl or platter and serve hot with sour cream.

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Times ... and dates

Ongoing

TVHS expands hours

The Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket will be open for the spring season on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for exhibit tours of SPIES! and Chicken Hill and gift shop now through May 7. For more information, call 751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

Suffrage exhibit in Port Jefferson

March 24 to March 31, 2022

The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson celebrates Women’s History Month with an exhibit on the second floor titled Celebrating Women’s Suffrage and the Timeless Connection of Nan Guzzetta. The exhibit runs through March 31 daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Free. For more information, call 802-2160.

The Jazz Loft and Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn presents its Swing Into Spring Jazz Festival at different locations throughout Stony Brook and Setauket today through March 27.

Performances continue tonight in Stony Brook at The Country House from 6 to 8 p.m. and a The Jazz Loft from 7 to 9:30 p.m. For a full schedule of events, visit www.thejazzloft.org or call 751-1895.

Stony Brook Walking Tour

The Space at Port Jefferson, 234 Traders Cove, Port Jefferson hosts Five Ways to Wellness, an evening dedicated to pain management, anxiety and sleeplessness, from 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring guest speakers Dee Earle-Browning, Indu Kaur, Elizabeth Martin, Heather Ippolito, Felicia Kasow and Dr. David Gentile with interactive acupuncture, yoga, reiki, hors d’oeuvres and wine. Free but tickets are required by visiting www. eventbrite.com. For further information, call 516-939-8960.

Friday Night Face-Off

Friday Night Face Off, Long Island’s longest running Improv Comedy Show, returns to Theatre Three’s Second Stage, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson tonight at 10:30 p.m.

Using audience suggestions, FNFO pits two teams of improvisers against each other in an all-out championship! Recommended for ages16 and up, due to adult content. Tickets are $15 at the door only. Call 928-9100 for more information.

Clean up at the Train Car Park

Swing Into Spring Festival

Five Ways to Wellness event

Northport Arts Coalition continues its Poets in Port at the First Presbyterian Church 330 Main Street, Northport and virtually at 7:30 p.m. Featured poet will be Robert McKenna followed by an open reading. Free tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com. For more information, email libearyn@gmail.com.

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Thursday 24

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization will host a walking tour titled “Against the Grain” featuring newly uncovered stories of Stony Brook Village women. Tours will leave from the Stony Brook Grist Mill on Harbor Road at 10:30 a.m. and again at 3:30 p.m.

Participants in the walking tour will enjoy at least six entirely new stories about the women of Stony Brook Village, spanning thousands of years. This includes indigenous women; the women of the Revolution; a few scandalous wills; the story of Jennie Melville and her role in the suffrage movement; Alida Emmet and the Center for Twilight Sleep; and Dorothy Melville, the Fairy Godmother of Stony Brook. Tickets are $10 per person, and includes a dessert (with the purchase of an entrée) at Mirabelle Restaurant and Tavern.

To reserve your spot, call 751-2244.

Poets in Port

Long Island Cars kicks off 2022 with a classic car show at Bald Hill in Farmingville on March 27. Photo from LI Cars

Leading Ladies Trivia Nite!

Join the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum for a Leading Ladies Trivia Nite online at 7 p.m. Test your wits as you explore the lives and work of amazing women who made their marks on the world in film, art, history, science, literature, and music and more in a fun setting! Free to play; $10 donation appreciated in support of the museum’s events. Visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org to register.

Atelier lecture

The Atelier at Flowerfield in St. James will host a free webinar titled Painting En Plein Air: From Ideal to Practice via Zoom at 7 p.m.

Painting en plein air was really an ideal for artists like J. M.W. Turner and John Constable, but it became a real credo for artists like Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, John Singer Sargent, Joaquín Sorolla and many others. In this lecture, painter, teacher and art historian Eric Alexander Santoli will cover the history, principles, materials and methods of painting en plein air. To register, call 250-9009 or visit www.theatelieratflowerfield.org.

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Friday Night Coffee House

Celebrate St. James continues its Coffee House series at the St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 2nd. St., St. James tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. The Center will be transformed into a “Coffee House” with easy going eclectic music

by Fat Nicky and the Snack featuring Nick Loiodice while in the company of old and new friends. Coffee, tea and treats will be served.

Tickets are $20, $15 seniors. To RSVP, call 984-0201 or visit www.celebratestjames.org.

Wintertide Concert

The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson continues its Wintertide Concert Series with the Wine & Cheese All Stars: Kate Corrigan, Cecilia Kirtland, Ray Lambiase and Bob Westcott veteran singer-songwriters from the wine & cheese cafe heydays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. $5 donation at the door. Call 802-2160 for more information. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

A community clean up will take place at the Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce Train Car Park, located at the corner of Rte. 112 and Rte. 347 in Port Jefferson Station, from 9 a.m. to noon. Come help get the Train Car Park spruced up for the Spring and Summer season by trimming brush and branches, clearing any trash, and making sure everything looks great!

Continental breakfast will be available inside the train. All groups welcome to participate.

Community service hours will be given if needed. Questions? Call 821-1313.

Mindfulness in Nature Walk

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown will host a Mindfulness in Nature Walk from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m.

Experience nature in this slow, mindful practice of forest bathing. Maureen Calamia will lead the walk, share some stories and some interesting facts about our connection to nature. But most of all, you’ll have time to experience it yourself. You can bring a small towel to sit on if you would like for one of the activities. $20 per person. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. For more information, call 979-6344.

The Kennedy Dream Project

As part of the Swing Into Spring Jazz Festival, The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will present The Kennedy Dream Project, a Jazz Studio Orchestra presentation based on composer Oliver Nelson’s musical tribute to John Fitzgerald Kennedy 55 years ago with new compositions by Tom Manuel, Ray Anderson, Oliver Nelson Jr., Dan Pugach, Peter Coco and Steve Salerno from 7 to 9:30 p.m. A second performance will be held at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook on March 27 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children ages 6 and up; children 5 and under free. Visit www.thejazzloft.org to register.

Call 751-1895 for more info.

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SBU Symphony Orchestra

The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will host a concert by the Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra on the Main Stage at 8 p.m. Program will include works by Sheila Silver, Richard Strauss, William Walton.

Tickets are $20 per person. To order, visit www.stallercenter.com or call 632-2787.

Sunday 27

The Kennedy Dream Project See March 26 listing.

Car Show & Swap Meet

Long Island Cars will kick off the 2022 season with their Super Swap Sunday Car Show & Swap Meet today at the Bald Hill Cultural Center, 1 Ski Lane, Farmingville from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hundreds of classic and collectible automobiles including street rods, muscle cars and antiques will be on display along with a vendor fair, live music by “The Fugitives,” food and refreshments. Admission is $10 per person, under age 12 free. Call 567-5898 or visit www.longislandcars.com.

Huntington Winter Farmers Market

Get your farm fix in the off-season at the Huntington Winter Farmers Market every Sunday through March 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located behind the senior center at 423 Park Ave., Huntington, visitors will find items ranging from hydroponic greens to artisan breads and vegan treats and everything in between. Call 944-2661.

Port Jeff Winter Farmers Market

The Port Jefferson Winter Farmers Market will be held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson through April 25. This year’s vendors include Brownies N’ Stuff, Joann’s Desserts, Farm Fresh Potions, Mello Munch Awesome Granola, O Honey Bee Farm, Sweet Melissa Dip, Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery, Spilt Milk Macarons and many more. For more information, call 802-2160.

Sound Symphony Concert

Comsewogue High School, 565 North Bicycle Path, Port Jefferson Station will host a classic concert by the Sound Symphony Orchestra at 2 p.m. The program will include Dances in the Canebreaks by Florence Price, The Banks of Green Willow by George Butterworth and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No.1, featuring 2019 Concerto Competition winner William Tang. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 seniors and students, children under 12 free at the door. For more information, visit www. soundsymphony.org.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce invites the community to its 31st annual Ronkonkoma St. Patrick’s Day Parade from 2 to 6 p.m. along Patchogue-Holbrook Road and Portion Road. This year’s Grand Marshal will be Gerry McMenamin. Call 304-6303.

Long Island Museum lecture

As part of its current exhibit, Two Centuries of Long Island Women Artists: 1800-2000, the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will host a special program titled Lee Krasner in Context in the Carriage Museum’s Gillespie Room at 2 p.m. Helen A. Harrison, historian, author and director of the PollockKrasner House and Study Center will speak about Lee Krasner, her art and her place among the other female abstractionists working on Long Island in the mid 20th century. Free with museum admission. Call 751-0066 or visit www.longislandmuseum.org.

Flax Pond Lecture

The 17th annual Friends of Flax Pond lecture series kicks off with From Plankton to Whales - Why our local waters are worth protecting with Christopher Paparo at 3 p.m. at the Childs Mansion on Shore Road in Old Field. The presentation will be moderated

by Distinguished Service Professor and Oceanographer, Dr Malcolm Bowman. Light refreshments will be served. Please bring a reusable coffee mug to reduce waste. The lecture is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, call 767-6287.

Monday 28 SHS Spring Lecture

The Smithtown Historical Society concludes its Spring Lecture Series with a presentation titled Seeking Sanctuary, 125 Years of Synagogues on Long Island, with author and photographer Brad Kolodny in the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown from 7 to 8 p.m. A book signing will follow. Free admission. For more information, call 265-6768.

Audubon lecture

Four Harbors Audubon Society presents a Zoom lecture titled Birds Are Telling Us It’s Time to Take Action on Climate Change at 7:30 p.m.

Over the last 50 years, North America has lost over one quarter of its birds. Join Dr. Brooke Bateman, Director of Dr. Brooke Bateman Climate Science for the National Audubon Society, for a presentation on how future climate change will be one of the greatest threats to birds and how we can implement Natural Climate Solutions to address the climate crises. Free but registration is required by visiting www.4has.org.

Virtual Movie Trivia Night

Do you know a lot about movies? Well here’s your chance to prove it! Join the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington for a virtual Movie Trivia Night at 8 p.m. Hosted by Dan French, the winning team will get up to four CAC Gift Cards (1 per team member) and bragging rights. Tickets are $10 per team, $7 members.

Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org to register.

Questions? Email Danlovestrivia@gmail.com.

Tuesday 29

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Wednesday 30 Starry Nights concert

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will present Starry Nights Spring in the Recital Hall at 7 p.m. The Starry Nights concerts at Staller Center have become a well-loved tradition, with artistic director Colin Carr creating unique chamber music programs that bring together world-class musicians from the Stony Brook University Department of Music. The program will include variations of Beethoven’s “Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu” for Piano Trio Opus 121a. Tickets range from $44 to $48. For more information, call 6322787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Thursday 31

Native American Drumming

All Souls Parish House, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook will host a Native American Drumming Meditation from 7 to 8:45 p.m.

Led by elder drummer, Ric Statler, drumming meditation seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of wellbeing. Please call 631-655-7798 for more information.

Theater

‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents The Marvelous Wonderettes from Feb. 19 to March 26. This blast-from-the-past musical takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! Featuring over two dozen classic ‘50’s and ‘60’s hits including “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” and many more. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 and older. To order, call 9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Festival of One-Act Plays

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents the 23rd annual Festival of One-Act Plays, featuring the world premiere of six new works, at The Ronald F. Peierls Theatre, on the Second Stage from Feb. 27 to April. 2. Adult content and language. Parental discretion is advised. Tickets are $20. To order, call 9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘A Bronx Tale’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents A Bronx Tale from March 24 to May 8. Based on Chazz Palminteri’s classic movie, this streetwise musical will take you to the stoops of the Bronx in the

1960s—where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be. Featuring a doo-wop score, A Bronx Tale is a story about respect, loyalty, love, and above all else: family. Tickets range from $75 to $80 with free valet parking. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Read the review in next week’s paper!

‘Steel Magnolias’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Steel Magnolias from April 9 to May 7. Come on down to Truvy’s Louisiana beauty shop where six strong women share their hopes and dreams. Beginning on the day of debutante Shelby’s wedding, the play traces this eccentric and lovable cast of characters as they support each other through life’s many challenges. Stop by for some great laughs and unforgettable friendship. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 and older. To order, call 928-9100 or visit theatrethree.com.

Shakespeare’s Henry V

Suffolk County Community College’s Ammerman Campus, 533 College Road, Selden presents Henry V by Shakespeare at the Shea Theatre, Islip Arts Building on April 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and April 24 at 2 p.m. Mature content. General admission is $14, students 16 years of age or younger $9.75, veterans and Suffolk students with current ID receive one free ticket. To order, call 451-4163.

Vendors Wanted

◆ Bethel Hobbs Community Farm, 178

Oxhead Road, Centereach seeks vendors for its Spring Craft Fair on May 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain date May 22). $50 for a 10X10 spot. Food trucks also wanted. For more information, email Alex at alexandra_ gallo@aol.com. ◆ Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn is looking for craft vendors for its annual outdoor Friends of the Library Craft & Flea Market on May 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 pm.

The non-refundable fee for a 10X10 space is $35. To apply, visit www.harborfieldslibrary. org/friends. ◆ The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor seeks antique vendors for its outdoor Spring Antique Sale on May 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For an application, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. For more information, call 631-367-3418.

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

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SHELTER PET OF THE WEEK Meet Darcy!

This week's featured shelter pet is Darcy who is available for adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter.

This sweetheart was found by a good Samaritan as a stray.

She is estimated to be around two years old and is spayed.

"We do not know what happened to make Darcy find herself homeless, but we know she desperately wants a family of her own. She loves to get affection and would prefer a quiet home with other quiet demeanor pets," said Smithtown Animal Shelter Supervisor Leigh Wixson.

If you would like to meet Darcy, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with her in a domestic setting.

The Smithtown Animal & Adoption Shelter is located at 410 Middle Country Road, Smithtown. Visitor hours are currently Monday to Saturday from 10

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Programs

Model Train Show

The Smithtown Historical Society will host a Model Train Show in the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown on March 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Operating Layouts on display with include the Long Island HOTrack - HO Scale; Frank Kayz Trainz —Surprise; Trainville Hobby Depot — N Scale and more. Admission is $5, $3 for kids 12 and under. Proceeds will benefit the Smithtown Historical Society for the restoration of farm buildings and caring for the animals. For more information, call 524-0529.

Egg Hunt at the Hatchery

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a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sundays and Wednesday evenings by appointment only).

For more information, call 631-360-7575 or visit www. smithtownanimalshelter.com.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor will host an Egg Hunt for children up to age 6 on March 2627, April 2-3, 9-10 and 15-16 with 20-minute sessions scheduled between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.. $12 per child, $5 helper siblings ages 7 to 12, $7 adults, $6 seniors. Registration is required. Visit www.cshfishhatchery,org or call 516-692-6768.

Children’s Birding Adventures

Children ages 4 to 10 with a caregiver are invited to join the Four Harbors Audubon Society for a children's story time, bird walk, and a bird-inspired activity at Frank Melville Memorial Park, 101 Main St., Setauket on March 26 from 1 to 2 p.m. Enjoy some family fun while you learn about our feathered friends.

Meet at the entrance to the park behind the post office. Free but registration is required by emailing 4HASNextGen@gmail.com. Rain date is April 2.

$0 Enrollment fee $19.98/month Call 631 751-6100 384 Mark Tree Rd. E. Setauket, NY 11733

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THEATER ‘Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents the world premiere of Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz from Feb. 23 to March 26.

Dorothy Gale is whisked away by a tornado to that magical land that lies just Over the Rainbow. Follow Dorothy and her friends the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Lion as they encounter challenges and celebrate friendship.

This new take on a classic tale features an original score, memorable characters, and fun for the entire family. Dorothy's Adventures in Oz is a delightful reminder that "there's no place like home!” All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

'Madagascar'

The Traffic Safety Department for the Town of Brookhaven is hosting a free Bicycle Rodeo on March 26 at Safety Town, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville. The event encourages children to learn how to safely ride their bikes in a mockroadway, kid-sized setting. Participants will be evaluated and given feedback on their bicyclehandling abilities, after proper bicycle safety skills are demonstrated. Bring your own bicycle and helmet. This event is by appointment only; call 363-3770 to schedule a time to attend.

Up next at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is Madagascar: A Musical Adventure from April 2 to May 8. 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 on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.

Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!” All seats are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Gee Golly Geology

Disney's 'High School Musical Jr.'

Bicycle Rodeo

FOR A LIMITED TIME

The Town of Brookhaven will be conducting a Bicycle Rodeo at the Holtsville Ecology Center's Safety Town on March 26. Photo from TOB

The Town of Brookhaven kicks off its Spring Nature Programs at Cedar Beach, 200 Harbor Road, Mount Sinai with Gee Golly Geology on March 26 at 2 p.m. Join them for a geology lesson and guided walk of the peninsula to explore and observe the ever-changing topography that provides the foundation for distinct ecosystems and habitats of the beach and salt marsh. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Free but registration is required by e-mailing Environmental Educator Nicole Pocchiare at npocchiare@brookhavenny.gov.

We're all in this together! Disney Channel's smash hit musical comes to life at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown in Disney’s High School Musical Jr. from April 15 to May 15.

Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extra curricular activities. The show’s infectious, danceable songs will have you dancing in your seats! All seats are $25. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

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

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SBU SPORTSWEEK MARCH 24 TO MARCH 30, 2022

TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Men's baseball takes down UMass Lowell River Hawks 10-9

The Stony Brook baseball team again found itself in a late-inning deficit, but the Seawolves again rallied out of it.

Three runs in the bottom of the ninth with home runs by Matt Brown-Eiring and Evan Giordano tied the game, and a walkoff walk drawn by Giordano in the 10th won it, as the Seawolves took a thrilling 10-9 victory from the visiting River Hawks, finishing off a sweep of the weekend set and the four-game homestand on March 20 at Joe Nathan Field.

Brown-Eiring was down 0-2 in his at-bat, taking a couple balls before lacing a ball over the left-center field wall. That cut the deficit to one and Giordano didn't waste any time, sending the first pitch he saw out to left, knotting the game.

In another back-and-forth contest, the teams split four runs in the first frame, with Stanton Leuthner 'This game hitting a home run to start the scoring. is about Giordano's infield resiliency, single made it 2-2. mental Derek Yalon would score on a wild pitch to toughness make it 3-2 Seawolves and physical after two. The teams would trade runs yet toughness.' again in the third, as — HEAD COACH UMass Lowell's twoMATT SENK run home run and Cole Durkan's RBI single finished the first third of the contest at 4-4.

Lowell would score three in a row to make it 7-4 at stretch time. Brown-Eiring and Giordano would combine to cut the deficit to one, but after the River Hawks scored back to back, the Seawolves came back one final time to take the sweep.

"They have some really terrific players we've competed against over the years. It's amazing how many close games we play with them. The amount of times we are fortunate enough to get the walkoff is head scratching when you think about it," said head coach Matt Senk.

"Often times, things like this happen because of what the expectation level is here. Players come here with that winning expectation and once they get here, there are people preceding them that have done it and now they're doing it. This game is about resiliency, mental toughness and physical toughness. We definitely displayed that today," he added.

SBU Seawolves Home Games MEN'S LACROSSE The team celebrates their victory on Sunday. Photo by Chad Carney/Stony Brook Athletics

WOMEN'S LACROSSE

Women's lacrosse victorious over Hofstra When the horn sounded on March 18 at Hofstra's Shuart Stadium in Hempstead, Stony Brook's defense held Hofstra to six goals on just 13 shots.

On the offensive end, Ellie Masera had six by herself, powering the Seawolves to a 12-6 win at their Long Island rivals March 18.

The reigning IWLCA Co-Offensive Player of the Week and two-time conference honoree scored the first two of the night for the visiting Seawolves and the offense was off and running.

After splitting the first six goals of the contest evenly, Stony Brook pulled away with a three-goal spurt started and finished by Masera, with a Kyla Zapolski tally sandwiched in the middle.

The Pride would cut the lead to one at 6-5 midway through the third, but Stony Brook would seize control, scoring six in a row to put the finishing touches on the victory.

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#12 Ellie Masera scored six goals during Friday night's game. Photo from Stony Brook Athletics

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How To Keep Kids Safe and In The Game OUR EXPERT ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS James Barsi, MD Clinical Associate Professor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Regular sports activity is great for kids, but their growing bodies can make them more susceptible to sports injuries than adults. Sports injuries can occur due to lack of conditioning, poor technique or overtraining. Here, Dr. Barsi discusses how to keep your kids safe while active in their chosen sports. Dr. Barsi is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and specializes in all pediatric orthopaedic care including scoliosis, fractures and growth plate injuries, as well as pediatric sports medicine.

Are youth sports injuries increasing?

Nearly 30 million children and teenagers play organized sports in the United States. With increased participation, we are also seeing more sports-related injuries. Nearly 4 million kids under age 14 receive treatment for sports injuries each year. Some injuries are avoidable. Overuse injuries account for nearly half of the injuries in middle school and high school athletes.

What are some of the differences between pediatric and adult athletes?

Children’s bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments are still growing. This can increase the risk of injury. Children’s bones grow at a growth plate. Many of the long bones of the extremities (arm bones, thigh bones and leg bones) have more than one growth plate.

This area is made of rows of cartilage and is weaker than regular bones, ligaments and tendons. Injuries that may produce a minor sprain or strain in adults can produce a fracture through the growth plate in children.

These growth plate fractures or injuries can lead to growth abnormalities.

What are some tips to prevent injury?

• Warm-up” and “cool-down” prior to practice and play.

• Stretch before and after practice and play.

• Stretching involves going just beyond the point of resistance and should not include bouncing. Stretches should be held for 10-15 seconds.

• Stay hydrated, especially during the warm summer months.

• Teach your athlete not to overtrain or “play through the pain.” He or she should listen to their body and decrease training time or take a break if they have pain.

• If possible, your child should play multiple positions to learn different skills and the roles of different players, especially when first starting a sport. Your child should be encouraged to play other sports or crosstrain during the “off-season”. This will help decrease overuse injuries and develop other skills while maintaining fitness.

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What are overuse injuries?

Overuse injuries in children are aches, pains and sometimes even broken bones that result from repeated motions like throwing, running and kicking. There are many benefits to children who participate in regular sports and exercise. These include both physical and emotional well-being. Greater confidence, concentration, social skills, team building and overall health are all seen in children and young adults who participate in sports and exercise regularly. Young people who exercise are more likely to be healthier. Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons are dedicated to helping young people remain active.

So how much is too much?

A good rule of thumb is that if it hurts it is probably too much for the growing body.

Aches and pains should be evaluated by a physician before encouraging a young person to continue to play. A persistent limp or swelling, pain that occurs while at rest or during the night indicates a need to see a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. Early assessment and treatment can help to prevent growth abnormalities, as well as pain and injury both now and later in life, and will help keep your child active and involved in their favorite sports and activities.

To make an appointment, call (631) 444-4233.

Learn more at: orthostonybrookkids.com This article is intended to be general and/or educational in nature.

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