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THE WINE CONNOISSEUR

Malbec: Argentina’s signature grape & wine

BY BOB LIPINSKI

Originally a Bordeaux grape variety, Malbec has not only found a second home in Argentina but has become its most sought-after red wine. Malbec was brought to Argentina in 1868 by French agronomist Michel Pouget, while phylloxera, a grapevine root-eating parasite, was devastating vineyards throughout Europe. Today, Argentina has over 110,000-acres planted to Malbec grapes, much more than any country in the world. Malbec is a thick-skinned, low acid red grape variety introduced into the Gironde district of Bordeaux, France from Cahors in the southwest, at the end of the eighteenth century by M. Malbeck, supposedly a doctor. It has been determined through DNA analysis that the Malbec grape is a cross between Prunelard and Magdeleine Noire des Charentes. Malbec is also known in France as Cot (in Cahors and the Loire Valley) and Pressac (in Saint-Émilion), along with over 15 other synonyms. Throughout France, Malbec is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, or Merlot, whereas in Argentina, the U.S. and other countries, Malbec is generally made into a “varietal wine.” Its medium-size berries and thick skins provide considerable body and tannin to wine. The wines are deeply colored with flavors of blackberries, mulberry, plums, chocolate, coffee, cinnamon, black licorice, and leather. The best come from high elevations in Uco Valley in the region of Mendoza (central western), the Salta province in the north, and Patagonia in the south. Most Malbec are aged in oak barrels for varying amounts of time, depending on the vintage and decision of winemaker.

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Malbec is great by the glass and especially during dinner. Argentinians are famous steak eaters and according to a 2018 survey, ranks third in per capita consumption behind the United States and Uruguay. Malbec is their “go-to” wine for steaks, which also pairs well with veal chops, roast duck, tomato-sauce pasta and spicy foods from India and Thailand. Malbec has so many flavors and aromas that it’s easy to pair with various foods and cheeses. Malbec is wonderful with Asiago, Cantal, Edam, and Gouda cheese. However, it excels with its native cheese, Reggianito, which was invented by Italian immigrants who arrived in the country after World War I. They wanted to make something that would remind them of their native Parmigiano Reggiano. Reggianito is a hard and salty cow’s milk cheese suitable for grating, like Parmigiano-Reggiano. Some brands of Malbec to look for are Achával Ferrer, Astica, Bodega Norton, Catena, Colomé, Domaine Bousquet, Doña Paula, El Esteco, Finca Flichman, Kaiken, Luigi Bosca, Michel Torino, Rutini, Salentein, Trapiche, Viñalba, Zapata, Zolo, and Zuccardi. Bob Lipinski is the author of 10 books, including “101: Everything You Need To Know About Whiskey” and “Italian Wine & Cheese Made Simple” (available on Amazon. com). He conducts training seminars on Wine, Spirits, and Food and is available for speaking engagements. He can be reached at www. boblipinski.com OR bkjm@hotmail.com.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Weighing dietary options to reduce osteoporosis risk Do calcium supplements help?

The prevalence of osteoporosis is increasing, especially as the population ages. Why is this important? Osteoporosis may lead to increased risk of fracture due to a decrease in bone strength (1). That is what we do know. But what about what we think we know? For decades we have been told that if we want strong bones, we need to drink milk. This has By David been drilled into our Dunaief, M.D. brains since we were toddlers. Milk has calcium and is fortified with vitamin D, so milk could only be helpful, right? Not necessarily. The data is mixed, but studies indicate that milk may not be as beneficial as we have been led to believe. Even worse, it may be harmful. The operative word here is “may.” We will investigate this further. Vitamin D and calcium are good for us. But do supplements help prevent osteoporosis and subsequent fractures? Again, the data are mixed, but supplements may not be the answer for those who are not deficient.

Does milk help or hurt?

Does calcium help?

Unfortunately, it is not only milk that may not be beneficial. In a meta-analysis involving a group of observational studies, there was no statistically significant improvement in hip fracture risk in those men or women ingesting at least 300 mg of calcium from supplements and/or food on a daily basis (5). The researchers did not differentiate the types of foods containing calcium. In a group of randomized controlled trials analyzed in the same study, those taking 800 to 1,600 mg of calcium supplements per day also saw no increased benefit in reducing nonvertebral fractures. In fact, in four clinical trials the researchers actually saw an increase in hip fractures among those who took calcium supplements. A weakness of the large multivaried meta-analyses is that vitamin D baseline levels, exercise and phosphate levels were not taken into account.

What about vitamin D?

Finally, though the data is not always consistent for vitamin D, when it comes to fracture prevention, it appears it may be valuable. In a meta-analysis (involving 11 randomized controlled trials), vitamin D supplementation resulted in a reduction in fractures (6). When patients were given

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The results of a large, observational study involving men and women in Sweden showed that milk may be harmful (2). When comparing those who consumed three or more cups of milk daily to those who consumed less than one, there was a 93 percent increased risk of mortality in women between the ages of 39 and 74. There was also an indication of increased mortality based on dosage. For every one glass of milk consumed there was a 15 percent increased risk of death in these women. There was a much smaller, but significant, three percent per glass increased risk of death in men. Women experienced a small, but significant, increased risk of hip fracture, but no in-creased risk in overall fracture risk. There was no increased risk of fracture in men, but there was no benefit either. There were higher levels of biomarkers that indicate oxidative stress and inflammation found in the urine. This study was 20 years in duration and is eye-opening. We cannot make any decisive conclusions, only associations, since it is not a randomized controlled trial. But it does get

you thinking. The researchers surmise that milk has high levels of D-galactose, a simple sugar that may increase inflammation and ultimately contribute to this potentially negative effect, whereas other foods have many-fold lower levels of this substance. Ironically, the USDA recommends that, from 9 years of age through adulthood, we consume Stock photo three cups of dairy per day (3). This is interesting, since the results from the previous study showed the negative effects at this recommended level of milk consumption. The USDA may want to rethink these guidelines. Prior studies show milk may not be beneficial for preventing osteoporotic fractures. Specifically, in a meta-analysis that used data from the Nurses’ Health Study for women and the Health Professionals Followup Study for men, neither men nor women saw any benefit from milk consumption in preventing hip fractures (4).

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researchers as they are magnificent, inviting and mood setting for artists and film makers. A team of researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory and Stony Brook University recently solved one of the many mysteries hovering overhead. Some specific types of clouds, called mixed-phase clouds, produce considerably more ice particles than expected. For those clouds, it is as if someone took an empty field, put down enough seeds for a thin covering of grass and returned months later to find a fully green field. Ed Luke, Atmospheric Scientist in the Environmental Sciences Department at Brookhaven National Laboratory, Andy Vogelmann, Atmospheric Scientist and Technical Co-manager of the BNL Cloud Processes Group, Fan Yang, a scientist at BNL, and Pavlos Kollias, a professor at Stony Brook University and Atmospheric Scientist at BNL, recently published a study of those clouds in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. “There are times when the research aircraft found far more ice particles in the clouds than can be explained by the number of ice nucleating particles,” Vogelmann wrote in an email. “Our paper examines two common mechanisms by which the concentrations of ice particles can substantially increase and, for the first time, provides observational evidence quantifying that one is more common” over a polar site. With a collection of theoretical, modeling and data collecting fire

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power, the team amassed over six years worth of data from millimeter-wavelength Doppler radar at the Department of Energy’s Atmospheric Radiation Measurement facility in the town of Utqiagvik, which was previously called Barrow, in the state of Alaska. The researchers developed software to sort through the particles in the clouds, grouping them by size and shape and matching them with the data from weather balloons that went up at the same time. They studied the number of secondary ice needles produced under various conditions. The scientists took about 100 million data points and had to trim them down to find the right conditions. “We culled the data set by many dimensions to get the ones that are right to capture the process,” Luke explained. The dataset required supercooled conditions, in which liquid droplets at sub-freezing temperatures came in contact with a solid particle, in this case ice, that initiated the freezing process. Indeed, shattering ice particles become the nuclei for additional ice, becoming the equivalent of the venture capitalist’s hoped for investment that produces returns that build on themselves. “When an ice particle hits one of those drizzle drops, it triggers freezing, which first forms a solid ice shell around the drop,” Yang explained in a press release. “Then, as the freezing moves inward, the pressure starts to

From left, atmospheric scientists Andrew Vogelmann, Edward Luke, Fan Yang, and Pavlos Kollias explored the origins of secondary ice — and snow. Photo from BNL

build because water expands as it freezes. That pressure causes the drizzle drop to shatter, generating more ice particles.” Luke described Yang as the “theory wizard on the ice processes and nucleation” and appreciated the opportunity to solve the mechanism involved in this challenging problem. “It’s like doing detective work,” said Luke. The pictures were general in the beginning and became more detailed as the group focused and continued to test them. Cloud processes are the biggest cause for differences in future predictions of climate models, Vogelmann explained. After clouds release their precipitation, they can dissipate. Without clouds, the sunlight reaches the surface, where it is absorbed, particularly in darker surfaces like the ocean. This absorption causes surface heating that can affect the local environment. Energy obtained from microscopic or submicroscopic processes, such as the absorption of sunlight at the molecular level or the energy released or removed through the phase changes of water during condensation, evaporation or freezing, drive the climate. “While something at microscales (or less) might not sound important, they ultimately power the heat engine that drives our climate,”

said Vogelmann. To gather and analyze data, the group had to modify some processes to measure particles of the size that were relevant to their hypothesis and, ultimately, to the process. “We had to overcome a very serious limitation of radar,” Kollias said. They “started developing a new measurement strategy.” When the cost of collecting large amounts of data came down, this study, which involved collecting 500 times more data points than previous, conventional measures, became feasible. Luke “came up with a very bright, interesting technique of how to quantitatively figure out, not if these particles are there or how often, but how many,” Kollias said. Luke found a way to separate noise from signal and come up with aggregated statistics. Kollias said everyone in the group played a role at different times. He and Luke worked on measuring the microphysical properties of clouds and snow. Yang, who joined over two and a half years ago and was most recently a post doctoral research associate, provided a talented theoretical underpinning, while Vogelmann helped refine the study and methodology and helped write up the ideas. Kollias said the process begins with a liquid at temperatures

somewhere between 0 and 10 degrees below zero Celsius. As soon as that liquid touches ice, it explodes, making it a hundred times more efficient at removing liquid from the cloud. Kollias described the work as a “breakthrough” because it provided real measurements, which they can use to test their hypotheses. In the next few months, Kollias said the group would make sure the climate modeling community sees this work. Luke was hoping the collaboration would lead to an equation that provided the volume of secondary ice particles based on specific parameters, like temperature and humidity. From the data they collected, “you can almost see the equation,” Luke said. “We wanted to publish the equation. That’s on the to-do list. If we had such an equation, a modeler could plug that right in.” Even though they don’t yet have an equation, Luke said that explicit descriptions of the dataset, in the form of probability density functions, are of value to the modeling community. The group would like to see how broadly this phenomenon occurs throughout the world. According to Kollias, this work is the “first step” and the team is working on expanding the technique to at least three more sites.

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BOOK REVIEW

The Nature of Oaks By Douglas W. Tallamy

Non-fiction

Reviewed by John Turner

cologists (scientists who study the interactions between wild things and their environment) many decades ago coined the term “keystone species.” The term is derived from the fact that like the keystone in the middle of the top of a doorway’s arch, being the stone which supports the entire arch, keystone species in natural communities have disproportional ecological importance in maintaining the stability and integrity of the communities in which they live. Lose a “keystone” species and the community or ecosystem is adversely changed. If we were to search the breadth and width of Long Island, might we find a keystone species? Doug Tallamy would certainly suggest oak trees as we learn in his recently released book, The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees. Being important members of various types of forests, a dozen species of oak are native to Long Island including white oak; swamp white oak; black oak; red oak; scarlet oak (most common in the Pine Barrens); pin oak; the exceedingly rare willow oak; post oak (a coastal species); blackjack oak; chestnut oak found in rocky and gravelly soils; and scrub oak and dwarf chestnut oak, both common species forming an almost impenetrable thicket in the understory of the Pine Barrens. What might be the elements of the oaks’ “keystoneness”? Well, there’s both their intact and fallen leaves, a resource for wildlife; those nuggets of nutrition called acorns; the nooks and crannies of the bark that provide hiding places for small moths and spiders; and the tree wood itself which, as it rots, forms cavities, creating roosting and nesting sites (think raccoons, woodpeckers, screech owls and chickadees). All of these attributes support wildlife, many species of wildlife. Not to mention, as Tallamy explains, the numerous “ecosystem services” oak trees and oak-dominated forests provide free of charge. As but a few examples we learn that the canopy of each mature oak tree intercepts about 3,000 gallons of water annually, preventing it from running off and causing erosion, thereby helping to protect streams

and rivers. And there’s the locking away of carbon that oak trees do really well, as a means to combat climate change. Let’s take a closer look at an obvious attribute: acorns. This unique nut, high in fat, protein, and minerals is a vital food to more than just the obvious species like squirrels and chipmunks. These nuggets of nutrition sustain a surprisingly large variety of animals including mice and voles, flying squirrels, raccoons, rabbits, opossum, grey fox, white-tailed deer, and black bear. As for birds, blue jays love them (and are thought to have been the main dispersal agent allowing for the oak forests of the northern United States to become reestablished after the glaciers scoured the continent) as do crows, some other songbirds, several species of ducks, turkeys, and woodpeckers, including the acorn woodpecker which really likes them. We learn from the book that several butterflies (as caterpillar larvae) and more than 70 moth species gain required nutrition by feeding on the fallen leaves of oaks. Further, many insects seek protection in the fallen leaf layer that accumulates each autumn to overwinter safely (think of Mourning Cloak butterflies as one species that benefits), providing a rationale to leave your leaves in flower beds, beneath oak trees, and other parts of your yard. But it’s live oak leaves, Tallamy explains, where the value of oaks come into full focus. More than 500 species of butterflies and moths feed on oak leaves, including many geometrid caterpillars (or inchworms as we learned in our childhoods). Many hundred more other insect species eat oak leaves (or tap into the sap of oaks too), including leafhoppers, treehoppers, and cicadas, among others. These leafeating species, in turn, sustain many dozens of songbird species we love to

Tallamy makes a compelling argument for eliminating the ‘biological deserts’ we’ve created around our homes, due to regularly choosing non-native plants that don’t sustain local wildlife. watch — warblers, orioles, thrushes, wrens, chickadees, grosbeaks and more. This book is a logical and more specific extension of Tallamy’s decade long argument, laid out in detail in two previous works: Bringing Nature Back Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife With Native Plants and Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard. In these prior works he makes a compelling argument for eliminating the “biological deserts” we’ve created around our homes, due to regularly choosing nonnative plants that don’t sustain local wildlife, and replacing them with native species that are part of the local food web. In “Oaks,” Tallamy backs up this recommendation with good science. For example, working with graduate students he found that non-native plants supported 75% less caterpillar biomass than native plants. Less caterpillars means less things that feed

Author Doug Tallamy upon them, such as the aforementioned beloved songbirds. Another graduate student determined that chickadees trying to raise young in a habitat with too many non-native species are 60% less likely to succeed due to the dearth of insects to feed their nestlings. Tallamy weaves a clear story documenting the ecological importance of oaks for wildlife while illustrating this significance through fascinating life history details of some of these many oak-dependent species. As with his other books, Tallamy’s latest publication provides strong motivation and rationale to “go native.” Perhaps most central to the thesis of the book is that he wants you to include oak trees as a key part of this effort! What better way to celebrate Earth Day 2021 than by planting an oak and watch as it sustains life for decades to come? Author Doug Tallamy is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, where he has taught insect-related courses for 40 years. The Nature of Oaks is available at Book Revue in Huntington and online at www. timberpress.com, www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com. For more information on the author, visit www. bringingnaturehome.net.

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BUSINESS NEWS

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PJCC hosts ribbon cutting and grand re-opening of The Spice & Tea Exchange It’s time to spice things up! The Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for The Spice & Tea Exchange on April 15. New owners Rose and Robert Rodriguez received proclamations from Legislator Kara Hahn and Brookhaven Town Councilman Jonathan Kornreich who wished them well in their new venture. Located at 22 Chandler Square, 106 West Broadway, in the village, the franchise offers 140 spices, 85 exclusive hand-mixed blends, over 40 exotic teas, naturally-flavored sugars, salts, gourmet gifts and accessories and a tea bar serving dozens of hot and iced teas.

Pictured in the front row, from left, chamber directors Rose and Robert Rodriguez and Suzanne Velazquez; owners Vinny and Loretta Criscuoli; and chamber president Joy Pipe; back row, Kelly Mayhew from The Spice & Tea Exchange’s corporate offices. The shop is open Monday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Curbside pickup is available. For more information, call 631-828-4445 or visit www.spiceandtea.com/port-jefferson.

Northwell named to Fortune’s list

Northwell Health has been named to Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the second year in a row, catapulting to 19th from a ranking of 93rd last year on the prestigious annual list. The health system is one of nine health care organizations nationwide to make the list and the only one in New York State to be recognized. With a workforce of more than 76,000 based at 23 hospitals and 830 outpatient facilities throughout New York City, Long Island and Westchester County, Northwell was selected from among thousands of companies nationwide. Ninety percent of Northwell’s respondents reported being “proud to tell others” where they work and 84 percent said that “taking everything into account, they would say it is a great place to work,” a 2 percent increase from the previous year.

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The Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce, Old Town Blooms and the PJS American Legion held a Daffodil and Plant Sale fundraiser at the Chamber Train Car in Port Jefferson Station on April 17. The sale continues this Saturday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds go towards the beautification of the Train Car Park. Photo by Heidi Sutton

From left, real estate agent Danielle Perez and Smithtown sales manager Jacqueline Clancy lent a hand during the Smithtown Historical Society’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 3.

Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty teams ups with SHS

The Smithtown office of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty has partnered with the Smithtown Historical Society to assist with and donate to various community and children’s programs. The team kicked off the program in February with the first of an ongoing monthly donation of a cooler full of food that children can feed to the rescued farm animals in residence at the Smithtown Historical Society Farm. They also adopted a pony and a sheep, providing for their veterinary and other needs. In March Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty sponsored “Irish Luck on the Farm,” a celebration Irish heritage with a petting zoo, Irish Step Dancing, limericks and general family fun. April found the Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty team sponsoring the ever popular Easter Egg hunt at the farm, providing sunglasses, lemonade, iced tea and colored chalk for the families to enjoy. “The Smithtown Historical Society is very special to Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty and we committed to supporting their family programs,” said Jacqueline Clancy, sales manager for Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty’s Smithtown and Stony Brook offices. “We thought our help would be great, for not only the animals and Historical Society, but for the community to come and enjoy outdoor activities close to home.” Send your business news to leisure@ tbrnewspapers.com

PAGE B12 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • APRIL 22, 2021 TREASURING OUR TRAILS

The Port Jefferson Station trailhead of the Greenway Trail was the recipient of some much needed love on Saturday, April 17, just in time for Earth Day. Led by the Three Village Community Trust's Friends of the Greenway Trail Stewards Charlie McAteer and Herb Mones, volunteers spent the morning picking up litter and dead branches and painting over graffiti. Join the group on their next cleanup on Saturday, May 15 at 9 a.m. For more information, email HJMones@gmail.com.

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BOOK REVIEW

exploring HOME By Holly Hunt

Photography Reviewed by Jeffrey Sanzel ‘So many people ask why I photograph abandonment. To me, it’s more than the decay or what people leave behind. Rather, it is the why … It’s the when. It’s the how. Sometimes we can research it. And other times we have to imagine it.’ — from the Preface of exploring HOME by Holly Hunt Reviewing any book of art is the epitome of subjectivity, especially one that showcases the work and not the process or biography. The millions of words that have been written about painting, sculpture, and photography do not approach seeing the work itself. That said, I will try to find words to describe the visceral, sometimes disturbing, but always extraordinary photographic work of Holly Hunt, presented in her collection exploring HOME. The locations range from outside houses to inside churches, against brick walls or open to the heavens; the subjects are as varied as the images. Each one speaks for itself, but together create a breathless whole. It also helps that she is a strong writer, and the accompanying text only enhances the pictures. Her prose is both lyrical and raw, exposing her soul every bit as much as the visuals she has captured. Sometimes the narrative directly references the photo; other times it is a more elusive reflection of the tone. And, in perhaps the richest complementary pieces, they somehow stand apart and yet together. All artists are adventurers of one sort or another; they embark on journeys into the mind’s eye and soul. These are dangerous waters. Hunt takes this one step further. “… fear is a strange thing. It can hold you in its embrace and prevent you from flying, or it can propel you forward and set you free. Exploring set me free. And my camera was my security blanket.” Her camera was also a key, a window, and wings. Whether sharing her mother’s struggle with cancer as well as her own illness, tales of bullying, or details of her love life, her efforts are ferociously, unapologetically personal. These are not bowls of fruit, sunsets, and landscapes. They are her heartaches and triumphs laid bare — fearless and challenging.

Author Holly Hunt

She is part alchemist, part phoenix. Ache and absence become imagery; art rises from the ashes. And occasionally, wry humor winks out in unusual places (“The Skirt,” “The Princess,” “The Prayer,” “The Gifts,” “The Cake”). There are intriguing juxtapositions. Discussion of an unconsummated soulmate shows against a house whose façade doesn’t quite mask the deconstruction behind. The sense of loss on this bright day creates a contrast with her prone figure on the front walk. In the curve of a back, she captures anguish. Each picture represents an event and a life lesson: in pain, in loss, in epiphany. Each will speak differently to the individual viewer. On a personal level, these moments demand attention: The muted colors and forced perspective of “The Umbrella” perfectly evoking the intersection of dream and reality. The peeling paint, subtly unsettling, above the fireplace mantel in “The Demon.” The embodiment of the word “seems” as her figure hangs over a bathtub in “The Bath.” “The Some Bunny” engulfed in a chair, almost obscured, passively peeking around the door frame. The coldness of the steps in “The Letter.” The prideful blank verse of “The Haters” versus the horror of disappearance.

The contrast of the light from without and the darkness within in “The Stained Glass.” A ceiling that is celestially damaged in “The Voiceless.” The whimsy of the story versus the terror in the image of “The Shadow Puppets.” The harshness against sparseness in “The Grief.” A sky both blue and icy in “The Farewell.” The play of light through the window of “The Drive Home.” The nostalgia of intimate chaos in “The Crafter.” The absolute pain of isolation in “The Game.” The weight of the “The Anger.” The barren loss of “The Records.” The sun bleaching the emptiness of “The Theater.” The starkness of “The Monster.” “The Diner” echoes pastoral into pain. Or that which is indescribable in “The Memory.” In the many self-portraits, she obscures part of or even her entire face. And yet, she is in no way less present or unseen. The directness makes itself known. She is not hiding; she is revealing. From sadness and grief — and the act of grieving — Hunt faces the shadows that looms. She also embraces the light that emerges from that darkness. It is not so much about resilience or survival; it is more than that. Time and again, she finds hope. Her final

‘The Anger’ by Holly Hunt

words: “This is only the beginning. I promise.” These photos will haunt you. But, in the best sense. You won’t be able to look away. Pick up your copy of exploring HOME at www.hollyhuntphotography.com and check out Holly Hunt’s current exhibition, “Abandoned Beauties,” at The Cheese Patch, 20 East Main Street, Patchogue, through May 30. Island Kava, 73 North Ocean Ave., Patchogue will also present a photography exhibit by Hunt this summer. See more images from the book at www. tbrnewsmedia.com.

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COOKING COVE Spring chicken recipes from Mrs. Chicken

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Mrs. Betty Haynes who lived next door to us when I was a kid, was a nice lady and a terrific cook. Short and rather rotund, she would shuffle about her kitchen in slippers into the rocking chair in the corner and fan herself. “Honey, I ain’t no spring chicken,” she’d exclaim after she’d put a chicken into the oven or pot or frying pan. It seemed that all she ever cooked was chicken (In fact, much to our parents’ consternation, we kids used to secretly refer to her as Mrs. Chicken). Eventually, she moved to Florida, and when we visited her, she would regale us with her chicken as she always had, but it had taken on new twists…twists of lemon and orange and lime from the trees in her tiny backyard. Here are my takes on her citrus-y chicken dishes, perfect for spring taste buds.

Lemon Chicken

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil • 4 garlic cloves chopped • 1/3 cup dry white wine • Freshly grated zest of 1 large lemon

Lime Chicken

Lemon Chicken Stock photo • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram leaves • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 4 boneless half-pound chicken breasts with skin, washed and patted dry • 1 lemon cut into 8 wedges • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

YIELD: Makes 6 to 8 servings INGREDIENTS: • 8 large chicken thighs with bone and skin, washed and patted dry • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper • Pinch ground nutmeg • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 1 cup dry white wine • 2 cups chicken stock or broth • Freshly squeezed juice of two limes • 4 garlic cloves, chopped • Chopped leaves from 1 bunch of cilantro

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Preheat oven to 400 F. In a small saucepan heat two tablespoons oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook briefly, about one minute; remove pan from heat before garlic turns brown. Next add wine, lemon zest and juice, marjoram, thyme and a little salt; pour mixture into ovenproof baking dish. Place chicken breasts, skin side up, in baking dish; drizzle with remaining olive oil and season with salt

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the salt, pepper, cayenne and nutmeg. Rub thighs on both sides with spice mixture (be sure to smear it under the skin as well). In a large cast iron skillet, warm oil over medium-high heat. Brown thighs, turning once, until golden, about 8 to 10 minutes per side; remove from skillet and set aside. Stirring with back of wooden spoon, deglaze pan with

white wine, reduce liquid to half the volume, then add broth.Bring to a simmer and add lime juice and garlic. Return chicken to pan, bring to strong simmer, and add cilantro; simmer 5 minutes. Cover pan, transfer to oven and bake until cooked through, about 40 to 45 minutes; remove from oven and let sit 5 minutes or so. Serve hot with couscous or pilaf.

Orange Chicken

YIELD: Makes 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1 large orange • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 1 teaspoon paprika • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste • 6 chicken thighs DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grate zest of orange; remove pith and cut orange into 6 wedges. In a small bowl combine the zest, one tablespoon of the oil, the paprika, rosemary and salt and pepper. Rub chicken (including under the skin) with mixture, transfer to shallow nonreactive baking dish and tuck orange wedges among chicken pieces. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh registers 165 F, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven, let sit 5 minutes and serve with broccoli or coleslaw.

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MOVIE REVIEW

Oscars 2021:

Meet this year's nominees BY JEFFREY SANZEL

n Sunday, April 25, the 93rd Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center. The show will air live on ABC beginning at 8 p.m. Producer Steven Soderbergh has promised this year’s presentation to be completely different. With no live audience, COVID restrictions, and a host of other challenges, he promises an experience like no other Oscars. Okay. Sure. Whatever. But it still comes down to who wins and who loses. Whether you’ve seen one or most or (the unicorn of movie-watching) all of the nominees, you have an opinion. Often, it’s the negative: “I can’t believe [insert title/ actor/director/costume designer here] was nominated! That was the worst [movie/ acting/direction/costume design].” “Did you see it?” you will ask. “Well, no. But I heard it was …” Heated discussions, office pools, gatherings, and myriad Facebook posts consume the battleground. And, of course, everything comes down to personal taste. (I have a weakness for large manor houses where they iron the newspapers. Thank you, Downton Abbey.) Here is a very personal assessment. And while I don’t know if it will find agreement, hopefully there won’t be too much gnashing of teeth. It is a tight race for Best Actor in a Leading Role, with five worthy candidates. Riz Ahmed has one of those visceral roles as a drummer losing his hearing in Sound of Metal. On the opposite end of the spectrum is Steven Yeun’s young father in Minari; it is a small, quiet performance of deep nuance with a delicate mix of pain and hope in every moment. Anthony Hopkins hits all the right notes as a contrasting patriarch in The Father. Hopkins presents a devastating look at the torments of dementia. While there are

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glimpses of kindness — particularly in the final moments — it is a colder performance. Gary Oldman is exceptional in all he does; he is a true chameleon. But he won in 2018 for his Winston Churchill. Screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz in Mank, working on Citizen Kane, while engaging, doesn’t compare in gravitas. Chadwick Boseman’s musician Levee in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom was extraordinary, building up to one of the finest performed monologues in cinematic history. The award — sadly posthumous — is his — and rightfully so. Best Actress in a Leading Role offers a range of possibilities. Viola Davis is mesmerizing as Ma Rainey; her performance is jaw-dropping in scope, fire, and nuance, and she is almost unrecognizable. That makes for a winning combination. What might cancel out Davis is Andra Day’s competing performance as another musical icon in The United States vs. Billie Holiday. Both Vanessa Kirby and Frances McDormand (always a favorite) give powerful performances that dominated their films — Pieces of a Woman and Nomadland, respectively. Carey Mulligan — also seen giving a completely different performance in The Dig — is both harrowing and enigmatic in her portrait of revenge in Promising Young Woman; while not the kind of role that usually attracts highprofile awards, she could challenge Davis. But McDormand is still in the running with her multi-dimensional turn. This category is truly anyone’s game. Equally hard to predict is Best Actor in a Supporting Role. While voters love a comedic actor in a serious role, Sacha Baron Cohen (The Trial of the Chicago 7) is the least

likely to win. As Sound of Metal didn’t get the viewers, this would also put Paul Raci at the back of the pack. With the remaining three — Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield in Judas and the Black Messiah and Leslie Odom, Jr. in One Night in Miami — it is Kaluuya as Black Panther leader Fred Hampton who will most likely take the trophy. There is always the possibility of a split vote with Stanfield, which could move Odom, Jr. or even Raci’s Viet Nam vet to the front. As for the Best Actress in a Supporting Role nominees, Amanda Seyfried brings a hint of complexity to Mank’s Marion Davies, but it gets lost in the overall clutter of the film. And while Maria Bakalova has garnered accolades for Borat 2, the movie has divided audiences. Olivia Colman is beautifully measured as the daughter in The Father and, in another season, might have won. The oft-nominated Glenn Close does some of her best work in Hillbilly Elegy; like Oldman, she is unrecognizable. However, the film itself had so much political backlash that unfortunately makes a win very unlikely. I predict Youn Yuh-jung is going to receive the Oscar. Her grandmother in Minari is a wealth of surprises, eschews every expectation, and is the film’s heartbeat. I am reluctant to pick a winner for Best Director as I have always felt the award is tied to the Best Picture (or perhaps should be). Unlikely are Thomas Vinterberg for Another Round and David Fincher for Mank. Lee Isaac Chung’s work might be too subtle in Minari, lacking in grand strokes. Emerald Fennell has done an exceptional job shaping Promising Young Woman, but I think the award will go to Chloé Zhao for the heartfelt guidance she has given to Nomadland. Of the eight nominees for Best Picture, The Father is least likely to win. While memorable, its stage roots show. Sound of Metal has not gotten the traction that it needs to move up in the ranks. Mank is probably too much of an insider’s look into the film business. Promising Young Woman’s black comedy edge may be too much for much of its audience. The Trial of the Chicago 7 and Judas and the Black Messiah overlap in their portrayal of a time of political turmoil and intersect with portrayals of the murdered Black Panther Hampton. They are both historical and yet very timely, with the latter film being a stronger possibility. But it is the devastating, universal Nomadland (recipient of the Golden Globe for Best Drama) that will most like take this year’s crown. And that ends a very narrow, biased, wholly random assessment of a few of the upcoming Academy Award categories. Time — and Sunday night — will tell. (Oh, and while there are some very fine works nominated for Best Animated Feature, my money is completely on Soul.)

Horoscopes of the week TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you routinely put caring for others ahead of caring for yourself. This compassion is commendable, but you can’t offer help if you aren’t in top form. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, let others bring up issues with you rather than prying. You willingness to lend an ear is wellknown, and others will come to you on their own. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 It may be tempting to slack off when supervisors are not looking, Cancer. However, a lack of discipline now may have a trickle-down effect in the future. Stay focused. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You may not be sure if you should pursue an opportunity that is before you, Leo. Consider your skills and talents and be honest with what you are capable of accomplishing. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, even though it can be risky to express your true feelings, especially when you go against popular opinion, don’t shy away from being true to yourself. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Your head is pushing you in a practical direction, Libra. Yet your heart wants you to go a different way. Try to find a balance between both scenarios. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, others are ready and willing to offer advice if they sense you need it. While you can be open to suggestions, don’t follow others’ dreams if they aren’t your own. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You may be conflicted about telling someone you need a little personal space, Sagittarius. But it’s not good to suffer through situations that make you unhappy. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, even though you cannot please everyone, you can do what is necessary to make yourself happy. Make this your primary goal this week. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, people may misunderstand your intentions when you start a new project. You don’t have to please everyone right now. The end result will be met with positive responses. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Moving on from an emotional situation can be taxing, Pisces. But it may be necessary right now and could make you stronger in the long run. ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you have a unique perspective, and sometimes you appear uninterested in the opinions of others. But this week it is best to be humble and accept other thoughts.

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Thursday 22 Nighttime Vandy Land

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport and Redmax Events presents Vandy Land nighttime mini golf every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night in April from 6 to 10 p.m. Enjoy a unique 18 hole mini golf course on the beautiful Vanderbilt estate grounds after the sun sets featuring an animated projection show that is synced to music! Group package for up to 6 guests is $85, $75 members. For tickets and more information, visit www. vandylandinfo.com.

April 22 to April 29, 2021

Spring Psychic Fair

The Holiday Inn (formerly Ramada Inn), 1730 North Ocean Ave., Holtsville hosts a Psychic Fair and Craft & Gift Show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with personal readings, free door prizes, and vendors. For more information, visit www. IslandwidePsychicFairs.com.

Earth Day celebration

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Comsewogue Public Library in Port Jefferson Station hosts an online program, Race to Reduce Waste, at 7 p.m. Learn how to reduce waste and get as close to the goal of zero waste that fits your lifestyle with Lisa Zimmerman. Open to all. Free. Visit wwww.cplib.org/aonline-programming/ to register. Questions? Call 928-1212.

Virtual tour of Northport

The Northport Historical Society hosts a virtual program titled Zoo Down the North Side of Main Street from 7 to 9 p.m. Parading Down Main Street guide, Dan Sheehan, will lead his second virtual version of his outdoor tour and invites you to join him from your living room to learn the history and mysteries of the Village, and discover how the buildings themselves have evolved through the decades. This is a free Zoom event, but donations are welcome. To register, visit www.northporthistorical.org.

Native American Drumming

All Souls Church in Stony Brook hosts an evening of Native American Drumming at its Rectory, 5 Mill Pond Road, from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Join elder drummer Ric Statler for an evening of meditation that seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being. Free. Call 655-7798 for more information.

Sunday 25 See April 24 listing.

The Smithtown Historical Society kicks off its new outdoor “Evening with a Star” interview series, a monthly event that showcases local entrepreneurs, business professionals, and other notable community members, tonight at 6 p.m. Each interview will run roughly an hour, and take place on the Society’s outdoor stage. April’s star is X. Cristofer Damianos, Principal of Damianos Realty Group LLC. Suggested donation is $10 per person. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. For more information, call 265-6768.

Earth Day program

Located at 581 W. Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown, Caleb Smith State Park Preserve is home to many beautiful species of wildflower, and now is the time of year when they are starting to awaken again! Join field guides for a Back in Bloom Walk from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in trying to find and identify some of these early spring bloomers! Masks are mandatory. $4 cash per person. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

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SHS Evening with a Star

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts continues its Spring 2021 Film Series with a virtual screening of “Thou Shall Not Hate” at 7 p.m. In Italian with subtitles. The film is available through April 25. The series continues every Thursday through May 2. $6 per film/$50 film pass for all. Visit www. stonybrookfilmfestival.com.

Back in Bloom Walk

RESONATING EARTH Pianist Carolyn Enger will present a virtual concert in honor of Earth Day on April 27.

Friday 23

Nighttime Vandy Land See April 22 listing.

Long Island Museum open

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will be open for self-guided tours today, April 24 and 25 from noon to 5 p.m. Visit two brand new exhibits in the Art Museum (Twin Peeks and Artists Abroad) and stroll through the state of the art Carriage Museum. The History Museum remains closed. Tickets may be purchased at the Carriage Museum entrance (2 for 1 tickets on Fridays). Social distancing and masks are mandatory. Visit www.longislandmuseum.org.

Saturday 24

Nighttime Vandy Land See April 22 listing.

Theatre Three Food Drive

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will host another food and personal care items drive to benefit the pantry at Infant Jesus R.C. Church from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations will be collected in the parking lot of the theater on the south side of the building. Contact-free drop-off available. For a suggest list of items to donate, visit www.tbrnewsmedia.com. For more information, call 938-6464.

Daytime Vandy Land

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport and Redmax Events host a Vandy Land mini golf event, a unique 18 hole mini golf course on the beautiful Vanderbilt estate grounds, every Saturday and Sunday in the month of April from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Group package for up to 6 guests is $45, $35 members. For tickets and more information, visit www.vandylandinfo.com.

Daffodil and Plant Sale

The Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce and Old Town Blooms will hold a Daffodil and Plant Sale fundraiser at the Chamber Train Car, corner of Route 112 and Nesconset Highway in Port Jefferson Station, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $10 per plant. For more information, call 821-1313.

The Resilience Project

The Long Island Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will launch The Resilience Project today from 1 to 4:30 p.m. For 8 weeks, guests and visitors can enjoy a mix of interactive hands-on STEAM activities both onsite in the museum, as well as outdoors behind the Explorium building, and virtually. These activities are included in the cost of your private play visit or free, where indicated. Call 331-3277 or visit www.longislandexplorium. org for further details. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Visit Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown on April 25 for an Earth Day Everyday — Celebration of Our Planet event from 1 to 3 p.m. Celebrate the wonders of the natural world and all the living things that share the planet. Children will get to meet some of the resident animals, enjoy the natural world through their senses and go on a scavenger hunt to find out some of the things they can do to help the natural world. Leave with a take home craft that will help you reduce your impact on the earth. Masks are mandatory. $10 per child, $5 adults. To register, visit www. sweetbriarnc.org.

Off-Stage/On-Line presentation

Theatre Three in Port Jefferson continues its Off-Stage/On-Line series of short plays at 7 p.m. with “An Unexpected Guest” by Donna Warfield and tarring Michelle LaBozzetta and Tara Shaw. The series is directed by Theatre Three’s Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel with technical production by Tim Haggerty and Eric J. Hughes. Free. Visit www.theatrethree.com to register.

Monday 26 Open Mic Night

Attention songwriters! Join Comsewogue Public Library in Port Jefferson Station for a virtual Open Mic Night for original music at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by singer/songwriter Toby Tobias, All skill levels welcome. Open to all. Free. Visit wwww.cplib.org/a-onlineprogramming/ to register. Questions? Call 928-1212.

Write America series

Join Book Revue in Huntington for the thirteenth episode of Write America live on CrowdCast at 7 p.m. The evening will feature bestselling author Paul Auster, Man Booker Prize Nominee Siri Hustvedt, and Pulitzer Prize-winner David Remnick as they read

APRIL 22, 2021 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B19 and discuss their works and about how books and art might bridge the deep divisions in our nation. This event is free to attend. To register, visit www.bookrevue.com. For more info, call 271-1442.

Port Jeff Documentary Series

The Port Jefferson Documentary Spring Series continues with screening of “Howie Mandel: But Enough About Me” at Harborfront Park, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson with doors opening at 7 p.m. Movie starts at dusk. Take part in a Chinese auction before the show. Rain date is April 27. Tickets are $12. To purchase tickets, visit www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.

Tuesday 27

Free garden workshop

The Three Village Garden Club will present a free horticulture workshop, Foolproof Hydrangeas, at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket at 10 a.m. Masks are mandatory. For more information or to register, call 8135390 or email karinryon@gmail.com.

Pianist Carolyn Enger in concert

In honor of Earth Day, East End libraries including the Port Jefferson Free Library will host a virtual concert and Q&A with pianist Carolyn Enger at 7 p.m. Titled Resonating Earth, the concert will focus on the ongoing climate crisis, with music ranging from Baroque to present, alongside stunning imagery of the environment by Peabody Award-winning producer Elliott Forrest (WQXR), visual artist Myles Aronowitz, and environmental activist and photographer J. Henry Fair. Listeners will be transported to a still, meditative space, inviting introspection about humanity’s place on the planet and inspiring action to protect our beautiful, fragile world. Visit Port Jeff Library’s Facebook page to participate. Questions? Call 473-0022.

Wednesday 28 WMHO Master Class

Join the Ward Melville Heritage Organization for an online Master Class titled Tasting Life via Zoom from 1 to 2 p.m. Mona Rossero, owner of the Crushed Olive will lead the class in an informative and participatory tasting of a mix of four oils and balsamic vinegars, and give instruction on the health benefits of olive oils and how to use them in their own kitchens. Tasting kit included. $20 per person. Register by calling 751-2244.

Audubon spring lecture

The Four Harbors Audubon Society hosts a spring lecture, The Narrow Edge: A Tiny Bird, An Ancient Crab, and An Epic Journey, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Visiting scholar Deborah Cramer will share photographs from her journey accompanying Red Knots along their extraordinary migration from Tierra del Fuego up to the Arctic and more. Free and open to all. Register by emailing fourharborsheron@ gmail.com.

Thursday 29 Nighttime Vandy Land See April 22 listing.

Virtual Lunch & Learn

The Huntington Historical Society continues its virtual Lunch & Learn series with a lecture titled “The Life and Legacy of Jupiter Hammon” a noon. Born into slavery on Lloyd Neck, Jupiter Hammon was the first published African American poet in North America. Join Preservation Long Island’s Curator, Lauren Brincat, and Education and Public Programs Director, Darren St. George, to learn more about Hammon’s remarkable life and work. They will also discuss PLI’s Jupiter Hammon Project, a major initiative to explore Hammon’s legacy and develop a more relevant and equitable interpretation of Joseph Lloyd Manor. Suggested donation is $10. To register, visit www.huntingonhistoricalsociety.org.

Stony Brook Film Series

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts concludes its Spring 2021 Film Series with a virtual screening of “Needle Park Baby” at 7 p.m. In German with subtitles. The film is available through May 2. $6 per film/$50 film pass for all. Visit www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com.

Atelier at Flowerfield lecture

The Atelier at Flowerfield in St. James presents a virtual digital arts lecture via Zoom at 7 p.m. Instructor Bill Graf will provide a demo

discussing the techniques and programs used to create digital works of art for the modern artist. To register, visit www.theatelieratflowerfield. org. For more information, call 250-9009.

Farmers Markets Lake Grove Farmers Market

The Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove holds a Farmers Market every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (weather permitting) in the parking lot along Middle Country Road just east of the Bahama Breeze Restaurant, rain or shine, year round. The market features pickles, hot cider, donuts, ravioli, vegetables and more! Masks are mandatory. Questions? Call Nick at 516-444-1280.

Port Jefferson Farmers Market

The last indoor Port Jefferson Farmers Market of the season will be held inside the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The outdoor market begins on May 2 at Harborfront Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Nov. 14. Purchase local produce, honey, bread and baked goods, seafood, international specialties, plants and flower bouquets. Live music. Social distancing and masks required. Call 473-4724 for more information.

Vendors wanted

» Commack United Methodist Church, 486 Townline Road, Commack seeks vendors for its Community Yard Sale on June 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $25 per 10’ by 10’ space (tables are not supplied) with a refundable $25 clean-up fee. Rain date is June 19th. For an application and more information, call 499-7311. » Gallery North 90 North Country Road, Setauket will host a Maker’s Market on June 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 3 to 7 p.m. $75 per market with discounts applied for multiple markets. Interested artists and makers may email info@ gallerynorth.org or call 631-751-2676.

Discovery Saturday at Sweetbriar

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown hosts a Discovery Sunday drop off program, “What’s In Charlotte's Web?,” on April 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children will experience upclose visits with live animals, touchable artifacts, a scavenger hunt and outdoor exploration. Pack a lunch, water and bring a spare mask. For ages 6 to 11. $60 per child, $50 members. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org.

Cuddle and Care workshop

Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, E. Setauket hosts its popular Cuddle and Care workshop for ages 3 to 12 on April 24 and 25 at 10 a.m. to noon and again from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Children will be introduced to the farm’s newest baby barnyard animals. Learn what they eat and how to take care of them. Followed by a tour of the farm. Masks are mandatory. $40 per child. Registration required by visiting www.bennersfarm. com or by calling 689-8172.

Adventure Pack Walk

Join the staff at Sunken Meadow State Park, Route 25A and Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park for family Adventure Pack Walk on April 25 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Borrow a backpack filled with fun, interesting experiments to do as you walk through the park. Activities will be completed as a group. Masks are mandatory. $4 cash per person. Advance registration required by calling 581-1072.

Storytime with Nana Carol

Join the Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington every Saturday at 11 a.m. for Storytime with Nana Carol. Storytime is free to attend and open to any young reader who would like to hear a story. Next event will be on April 24. Spots must be reserved in advance by calling 271-1442.

April Craft Weekends

Every weekend in April, the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor invite children enjoy seasonallyinspired self-serve crafts in the museum workshop. Free with admission! Call 367-3418 for more information.

ALS Ride for Life benefit

The 24th annual Ride for Life Honoree Recognition benefit will be held virtually at 7 p.m. Join host Elizabeth Hashagen along with TV personality Clinton Kelly, musician Mike Delguidice, comedian Bob Nelson, Tim Tok duo Joe and Frank Mele, Yankees commentator David Cone and executive producer Elise Doganieri for a special evening honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Christopher Pendergast. Tickets are $25, household watch party $100 at http://one.bidpal.net/alsrfl. For more information, call 444-1292.

KIDS KORNER

PARTY IN THE PARK Join the members of the Port Jefferson Documentary Series on April 26 for a special outdoor screening of ‘Howie Mandel: But Enough About Me’ at Harborfront Park in Port Jefferson on April 26.

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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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 To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the Rectory Confessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: 631 928-0447 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, 5:15 pm in the Chapel,* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital

ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2900 www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Each Saturday 3:45pm, 4:45pm Mass: Saturday 5pm only 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 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. JAMES-PATRICK MANNION, PASTOR REV. ROBERT SCHECKENBACK, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. JOHN FITZGERALD, IN RESIDENCE REV. MIKE S. EZEATU SBU HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN, IN RESIDENCE 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 the Jesus’ invitation: to be faithful and fruitful disciples; to be Good Samaritan to (our) neighbor and enemy; stewards of and for God’s creation and living witnesses 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, PARISH ASSISTANT 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 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: Contact 631-473-1211.

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

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH B a r n u m 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 . 127

MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai 631-473-1582 www.msucc.org REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.” Online service each Sunday at 10am with Rev. Phil Hobson on our You Tube channel. The service is accessible anytime thereafter. “...And what does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8 Our Island Heart Food Pantry continues to help those in need at 643 Middle Country Road, Middle Island, NY. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:30pm. Wear a mask and stay in car Grace and Peace REV. PHIL Our Island Heart Food Pantry continues to help those in need.

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 THE REV. PETER LAROM or call 631-655-7798 allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Interdenominational Morning Prayer ServiceTuesday 8:00amHalf Hour Interdenominational Rosary Service-Wednesday 12noonSunday Services: 8am Virtual Service 9:30am Service at the Church-Organ Music 8am Tuesday-Morning Prayer Service at the 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.

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 Church School Classes now forming Please call the office to register; Let God walk with you as part of our familyfriendly community

Greek Orthodox CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION 430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson Tel: 631-473-0894 Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org goc.assumption@gmail.com REV. ELIAS (LOU) NICHOLAS, PROISTAMENOS Sunday Services: Orthros 8:30 Am - Divine Liturgy 10 Am Services Conducted In Both Greek & English* Books Available To Follow In English* Sunday Catechism School, 10 Am - 11 Am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 Pm - 8 Pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups Banquet Hall Available For Rental* For Information Please Call Church Office* Adjustments to services will be made according to CDC and NYState DOH COVID-19 guidelines. Please call Church office for updates.

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

PLEASE CALL OR VISIT YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP’S WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE.

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Religious D irectory Jewish 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 EMILY HOOLIHAN EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR RABBI MICHAEL S. CHURGEL, RJE RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER CANTOR EMERITUS MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG Sabbath Services: Friday 7:30pm and Saturday 10 am Religious School Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups Senior Club 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 ERIC FARET, 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: 3474233623 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR St. Paul’s will begin hosting indoor services on Sunday, March 21 at the 9:30am service. Social distancing and masks required. Call the church to reserve space because seating is limited We will also be hosting a parking lot service at 12:30pm on Sundays. This service is broadcast over 88.3 on the fm dial. Stay in your car and still participate in the service. We continue to serve the Port Jefferson Community Now in our 102nd year

Lutheran-LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH MESSIAH PRESCHOOL & DAY CARE 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751-1775 www.messiahny.com PASTOR NILS NIEMEIER ASSOCIATE PASTOR STEVE UNGER We are once again having in-person worship Sunday services: 9:00am & 10:30am. Space is limited, so please go to our website (www.messiahny.com) to register attendance or call the church office (631-751-1775). See our website for the procedures we will have in place. The 9:00am service is streamed online; go to our website to find the links to our church YouTube page. 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. NYS Certified Preschool and Day Care

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket 631-941-3581 REV. GREGORY L. LEONARD PASTOR Sunday Worship: 10:30 Am Adult Sunday School 9:30 Am Lectionary Reading And Prayer: Wed. 12 Noon Gospel Choir: Tues. 8 Pm Praise Choir And Youth Choir 3rd And 4th Fri. 6:30 PM

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 160 Main Street, Corner Of 25A and Main Street East Setauket 631-941-4167 Sunday Worship Service Streamed temporarily online @www.setauketumc.org or visit us on Facebook REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR Church School meets online Holy Communion 1st Sunday Of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) meets every 2nd Tuesday each month at 1 pm 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 Fridays 4-5:30 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.

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating and Sharing the love of God since 1660. THE REV. KATE JONES CALONE, INTERIM PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR In- person outdoor worship in the church parking lot Sundays at 9:30 AM. Masks and social

distancing required. Please bring your own lawn chair, folding chairs available. Basic live streaming of the service. Link available on our website Sunday mornings. website:setauketpresbyterian.org Church School and Childcare available outside Youth group for grades 7-12 via Zoom (open to the community) Bell Choir All ringers welcome Setauket Presbyterian Pre-School, ages 2-5 www.setauketpreschool.org Open Door Exchange (furniture ministry) Opendoorexchange.org 631-751-0176 For all program information visit our website, email the church Setauketpresbyterian@verizon. net Follow us on FB

Quaker RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS 4 Friends Way, St. James 631-928-2768 www.cbquakers.org We gather in silent worship seeking God the Inner Light Spirit. We are guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. Weekly coffee and fellowship, monthly discussions, Religious Education for children. During this time when we are asked not to gather together physically, we are gathering online for worship. Please see our website (www. consciencebayquakers.org) for information about joining in. All are welcome.

Unitarian Universalist UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket 631-751-0297 www.uufsb.org office@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (MINISTER@UUFSB.ORG) Sunday Service by Zoom: 10:30 a.m. (go to uufsb.org for Zoom links) Adult Faith Development, Choir, Folk Group, classical music, Vespers, Sangha Meditation, Labyrinth Walks, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Yoga, Essentrics, Grounds & Sounds Café, Le Petit Salon de Musique Our website also offers information about other activities we are currently holding online, such as our Humanist Discussion Group and meditative and wellness arts classes.

PLEASE CALL OR VISIT YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP’S WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE.

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SBU SPORTSWEEK APRIL 22 TO APRIL 28, 2021

TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Cat tamers! Men's lax routs Binghamton to win 22-8

Fanny Götesson (#29) celebrates a goal with Alyssa Francese during Saturday's game.

PITCH PERFECT!

Women's soccer punches NCAA ticket with title win vs. Bearcats

LOWELL, Mass. — Champions again! The Stony Brook women's soccer team is returning to the NCAA Tournament for the third time in four seasons. The Seawolves defended their America East postseason crown with a 1-0 victory against Binghamton in the league championship match on Saturday, April 17 at UMass Lowell. Fanny Götesson scored in the ninth minute, tapping the ball into the vacated net with her left foot off a return pass from Alyssa Francese, and Stony Brook led the rest of the way. Stony Brook (6-3) will learn its NCAA seeding and opponent during a 1 p.m. selection show on NCAA.com on Monday. The entire tournament will be held in Cary, N.C., with the opening round April 27-28. Götesson was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. She also scored the America East championship-winning goal in 2019 against Hartford. That goal also was assisted by Francese. The goal on Saturday was Götesson first of the season. Photos courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

The Stony Brook men's lacrosse continues to motor toward the America East playoffs. The No. 18 Seawolves defeated Binghamton, 22-8, on Friday, April 16 at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium to clinch a postseason berth. En route to their sixth straight victory, Mike McCannell tallied a career-high five goals, Matt DeMeo had four and Chris Pickel Jr. and Tom Haun had hat tricks in the victory. Stony Brook rattled off a dozen straight goals at one point while holding the Bearcats scoreless for a 25 minute, 41 second stretch. The goal output marked the most ever in the series against Binghamton, topping a 20-3 win back on March 26, 2002. The output also was the most since posting 25 goals in a victory against Brown on Feb. 25, 2017. Stony Brook never trailed in the game, although Binghamton had pulled within 6-5 on consecutive goals by Thomas Greenblatt early in the second quarter. Pickel then answered with three straight goals himself and the Seawolves (8-3, 6-1 AE) were off to the races. Haun moved into seventh in program history in points with 163, matching Matt Schultz (2013-16). Not only did McCannell produce a careerhigh goal output, he matched his career high with six points, which he established the previous game, against NJIT.

Tom Haun (#22) jumps into the arms of Patrick Kaschalk (#91) after an early goal on Friday.

Mike Fiorentino capped the scoring with his first collegiate goal in the final minute. Eleven different Seawolves scored in total. "They have a lot of Island guys. And this was like a return [home] game for them," Pickel said. "Playing an old coach [Larry Kline] — it was nice to see him out there — we were playing with a lot of energy. That's what it came down to. It doesn't matter that I had three goals or Mike had five. "We have a lot of offensive firepower this year. We have 10 guys who are over 10 goals this season. You're not seeing that on pretty much any other team in the country besides us. It's nice that we share the ball, work it

around, and we all have our days." Coach Anthony Gilardi was pleased with how the Seawolves responded after a lackluster game last weekend at NJIT. "Especially after Saturday night, we challenged them all week and they responded." Next up: a rematch against UMBC, which handed Stony Brook its lone loss. The defeat came in four overtimes in Baltimore on March 6, in the America East opener. "It's a huge game for us," McCannell said. "We want that game back bad. We're going to be coming out with a lot of energy. That's an important game to us. We want a little redemption."

Women's tennis sweeps Binghamton to close regular season The Stony Brook women's tennis team heads to the Missouri Valley Conference team championship off a sweep. The Seawolves defeated Binghamton, 7-0, at University Courts on Sunday, April 18 to complete the regular season. Sasha Bekirova, Mathilde Sreeves, Loreto VillalbaRubio, Chandrika Joshi and Lizzie Pam all won in straight sets, while Jamie Wei won a tiebreaker, 12-10, after splitting

the first two sets at first singles. Stony Brook went 6-3 in dual matches this spring, including convincing wins against Fordham and Binghamton this weekend. "The ladies did a great job of finishing the regular season on a high note," coach Gary Glassman said. "We're looking forward to a good week of practice before we head out to Missouri for our championship."

Mathilde Sreeves earned a 7-5, 6-2 win at third singles on Sunday.

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FEATURE STORY

Winners of Emma Clark Library’s Picture Book Award honored in ceremony

mma Clark Library board members and staff, the family of the late Helen Stein Shack, elected officials, representatives from the Three Village Central School District, and guests from the community gathered virtually on Monday, April 20, to honor the winners of the 2020 & 2021 Helen Stein Shack Picture Book Award. The Helen Stein Shack Book Contest called for teens in grades 7 through 12 who live in the Three Village Central School District to create a children’s picture book. Each entry could be the work of a single author/illustrator or a collaborative effort between an author and an illustrator. The contest was divided into two grade categories, grades 7 through 9 and grades 10 through 12, with one First Prize Winner and one Second Prize Winner selected from each group. Library Director Ted Gutmann, along with the family of Helen Stein Shack, presented a slideshow celebration highlighting each of the winners and their books. The winners were a mix from Ward Melville High School, Gelinas Junior High School, R.C. Murphy Junior High School and a local homeschool student.

2020 Winners:

In the grades 7 to 9 category, first prize went to Celia Gordon (last year an 8th grade homeschooler) for her picture book titled Oliver’s Walk. First Prize in the grades 10 to 12 category was won by Rebecca Blumenthal (last year an 11th grader at Ward Melville High School) for her book, Your Part. Second Prize in the grades 7 to 9 category was awarded to Ricky Herling and Ashton Hopkins (last year both 8th graders at Gelinas Junior High School) for The Knight and the Monster. Second Prize in the grades 10 to 12 category went to Riley Meckley (last year a 10th grader at Ward Melville High School) for How Tom Talks.

2021 Winners:

In the grades 7 to 9 category, Julia Garcia-Diaz and Lea A. Nekrasov (8th graders at Gelinas Junior High) captured first prize for their picture book titled Alice Helps. First Prize in the grades 10 to 12 category went to Rebecca Blumenthal (12th grader at Ward Melville High School) for her book titled A New Normal.

Second Prize in the grades 7 to 9 category was won by Matthew Blumenthal, an 8th grader at Murphy Junior High, for Frankie Gets Stuck. Second Prize for the grades 10 to 12 category was awarded to Matthew Marchese (10th grader at Ward Melville High School) for Peanut's Passion. The library had all of the winning entries bound and made into hardcover books. The winners received copies of the books, along with monetary awards from an endowment created by the Shack family ($400 for first prize and $100 for second prize; in a case of two students collaborating on the book together, prizes are split). The winning books will be on display in the Library’s lobby for the month of May, and then they will be added to the Library’s Local Focus Collection. The community is grateful to the children of the late Mrs. Shack, who have established a substantial endowment with Emma Clark to cover the cost of the awards as a tribute to their mother and her commitment to passing along the importance and joy of reading for generations to come. Mrs. Shack’s daughter, Sherry Cleary mentioned, “Our mother knew that a love of reading nurtured children’s souls as well as their brains.” New York State Senator Mario Mattera was there to congratulate the winners, “I commend everyone for their hard work.” Senator Mattera, Assemblyman Steve Englebright, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, and Councilman Jonathan Kornreich spoke at the event, as well as sent certificates from the state and town to all of the winners. Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn also sent certificates and personalized letters to all of the winners (Legislative Aide Alyssa Turano was in attendance at the ceremony). “The ability to write and express your ideas is going to be such a valuable skill, and I have every confidence that you here who are recipients of this award are destined for great success,” said Councilman Kornreich. Library Board President Deborah Blair and Vice President Christopher Fletcher were on the Zoom event to virtually applaud the winners. Three Village Central School District Trustee Deanna BavInka, Superintendent Cheryl Pedisich, Gelinas Junior High School

Julia Garcia-Diaz

Lea A. Nekrasov

Celia Gordon

Rebecca Blumenthal

Principal Corinne Keane, R.C. Murphy Junior High School Principal Brian Biscari, Gelinas Junior High School English Chair Michelle Hanczor, R.C. Murphy Junior High School English Chair Cathy Duffy, and Ward Melville High School Librarian April Hatcher were all in attendance. Ms. Cleary, Helen Shack’s daughter, an expert in child development and education as the University Dean in Early Childhood Initiatives at the City University of New York, summed the honor up nicely: “Every year my siblings and I are overwhelmed at the talent that emerges — it is almost impossible to select winners. We recognize the generosity,

wisdom, artistry, and sensitivity each author displays in their book. And this year is no different, except that this year the external forces were very different. Between a global pandemic and some of the most disturbing hate crimes and violence of your young lives, you have shown us there is a reason to hope and to look to the future with optimism. We know that our mother would be so moved by your talent, drive and tenacity — and so are we!” The Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, located at 120 Main Street in Setauket and on the web at www.emmaclark. org, provides public library service to all residents of the Three Village Central School District.

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