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May and June are the months of the plans will only pay for five or six days year when we celebrate our mothers, our — maybe 12 days max! How do you fofathers and our graduates. It is a time of cus on recovery if you think you might year to pause in the midst of all the chaos, be homeless in a few days — starting all despite a world filled with hate and dis- over again? crimination. Despite these horror stories, people So often I have filled this space with are getting better, entering recovery and stories of those who have been suffering. learning how to live productive lives. These stories have challenged me to stay A story of hope: the course, helping othTJ is a young man ers for over 30 years to who was born into reclaim their lives. privilege. His parents It is no secret that our are well educated and county is being ravaged successful, materially by the reckless use of speaking. While he was heroin. What is equally in high school, he defrustrating is the growveloped a serious opiing denial among so ate addiction and was many people about able to effectively hide it the seriousness of this from his parents and his epidemic health crisis. teachers. He was out of Every quarter of our control and almost died community is showon numerous occasions. ing resistance, from TJ is a smart, arthe government, to our ticulate, engaging and schools and most paintalented young man. fully from our parents. When he was confrontHow many young By FR . FRanCiS PizzaRElli, SMM ed about his addiction adults have to lose their and his out-of-control lives before people behavior, he denied he stand up and shout “no more!” Are you had a problem and refused any kind of willing to commit yourself to positive treatment. Only when he was in the bowaction, even if it makes you uncomfort- els of dysfunction and depression did he able? Every parent’s nightmare is burying finally agree to treatment. He agreed to a child. To lose a child because of reck- long-term treatment and signed a conless decision making and behavior is even tract for a year to 18 months. more tragic. It was not an easy road for TJ, but toThere are not enough easily accessible day he has four years of healthy recovery. beds for those who seek long-term treat- He recently graduated from a local liberal ment. Opiate addiction cannot be effec- arts college and will begin Fordham Unitively treated with a 28-day model. Too versity’s Graduate School of Social Service, many insurance companies will only pay pursing a master’s degree in clinical social for residential care, if one fails at outpa- work so he can help others not walk the tient treatment. If one knows anything road that almost cost him his life. about opiate addiction, one knows that He will be the first to admit that he approach is a sure death sentence. is where he is today because his parents In our own community, too many have stopped enabling and rescuing him. Inlost their lives while doing outpatient stead, they empowered him to reclaim his treatment. The few residential programs life and walk the road less traveled and live! that are accessible in our community are short-term at best — and that is if insurFr. Pizzarelli is the director of Hope ance will cover it. Too many health care House Ministries in Port Jefferson.

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Front row, from left, Catie Budway, Cinco Paul, Brielle Budway; second row, from left, Terri Morrissey, Deborah Livering, Samantha Acampora, Diane Ramus, Jennifer Quinones, Maya Brennan, Kendall Parrish; third row, from left, Michael Livering, Jake Welde, Nicholas Colucci, Camila Martinez, Victoria Silano and Julia Pollina

Screenwriter Cinco Paul paid a visit to the Performing Arts Studio of New York in Port Jefferson on May 16 to see a production of his screenplay, “Bubble Boy.” Paul is best known for writing screenplays for animated films, including Dr. Seuss’ “Horton Hears a Who!” and “The Lorax,” “Despicable Me,” “The Santa Clause 2” and “Despicable Me 2.”

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FeAture Story

Ann Marie’s Farm Stand — the end of an era and a new beginning Beloved Setauket landmark to relocate to Port Jefferson Station

By Irene ruddock

For the past 17 years, Ann Marie’s Farm Stand, owned by Mary Anne Deriso and her husband Joe, has been a fixture on North Country Road in Setauket, providing the community with fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and friendly conversation. Season after season, there was always a reason to stop by, whether it was for Ann Marie’s strawberry-rhubarb and blueberry pies, herbs and tomato plants for the garden, a hanging plant for the deck, pumpkins, special goat cheese from an “out east farm,” Christmas trees or just to visit with the goats, bunnies, chickens and Timothy the miniature horse. And who can forget the fresh corn? A summer without fresh-picked corn from Ann Marie’s would be impossible! It has been the meeting place that Americans so love to find, a place to congregate, almost like a town square. I think we all yearn for that community touch and we surely found it at Ann Marie’s. Artist Al Candia recently commented, “Ann Marie’s is such a wonderful resource to have in the community; there’s a charm to that country farm stand as it is part of the roots of the area. The history of Long Island was always devoted to farming so we all want to hold on to that for as long as possible.” “It is so inviting and people-friendly that it is like something from a movie about Americana. Ann Marie’s retains the sense of a small-town feel in the finest tradition,” said Assemblyman Steve Engelbright (D-Setauket) in a Dec. 29, 2011, article in the Village Times Herald. The end of an era is drawing near as the farm stand will close on June 15 to relocate to Port Jefferson Station. The landlord has decided to sell the property. Stopping in for a visit, I met up with Mary Anne’s daughter Jackie (the farm is named after her third child Ann Marie). “What did you like about living here?” I asked. Jackie replied, “It was very comforting having my parents so close by since our home is right on the property. Living here, you really got to know a lot of people and you always felt like you were a part of the community. When I became a nurse, I realized how many families I knew and were already a part of my life. It made treating them so special to me.” When I entered the building, I spoke with Dottie Sottichio, who came to Ann Marie’s to work “from the old place [on Old Town Road],” and never left because “I met the two greatest people I ever knew — Mary Anne and Joe Deriso, and now they are part of my family.” Mary Anne says, “Dottie has to stay now because we can’t live without her!” I then sat down with Mary Anne to ask her a few questions about her 17 years in Setauket. What is the best part of the having the farm stand? The people! Over the years, the customers have become your friends and they are a part of your everyday life. We developed true friendships — we laughed together, we cried together. We watched all the kids grow up and witnessed the good and the sad parts of their lives. We lived their lives as much as we lived ours. Children who came with their parents now come back to visit and that is always special. They tell us their stories about what they remember about being here. Some are funny, some I can’t tell! But there is such a warmth in my heart for all of them. What are your fondest memories of the farm stand? Oh, when the children are playing with the animals and watching my own children grow up here. What was the biggest surprise? The biggest surprise was when (in 2011) my aunt called to tell me to look in the [Village Times Herald] paper because there’s a story about me. I asked, “Is it good or bad?”

From left, Joe deriso, dottie Sottichio and Mary Anne deriso

It was then that I learned that I had won “Woman of the Year in Business.” One of my customers even sent flowers. Another surprise is that recently one of our customers insisted on holding the mortgage for us so that we could purchase a little house! What is it like working with your husband every day? Working with your husband is “interesting!” Every woman out there knows what I mean! No, honestly, I couldn’t do it without him. We’re a team. He does all the buying and farming and I work behind the desk. It’s been a wonderful journey for us! What about the other people who worked here? Well , Tom came to work with us about 20 years ago [at the previous location on Old Town Road] and never left. He’s part of our family now and we visit him often in the Mills Pond Nursing Home in St. James. Claude Riley and

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everyone who works here usually stay or come back to visit. What is in your future ? We feel very blessed to have found a new farm stand location at 680 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station, right by Jayne Blvd. [The number will be 631-371-6197. The hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week.] We will miss our old home and this farm stand, and we really appreciate not only all our customers but the landlord who we had a good working relationship with over the years. They were always there to support us. We are also touched by the benefit art sale that the Setauket Artists are going to have on May 29 and May 30. I hope people come to look at the wonderful art. We are so excited about it. Thanks to everyone for all your years of loyal friendship! Hope to see you at our new farm stand! Irene Ruddock is coordinator of the Setauket Artists.

Farewell benefit art sale The Setauket Artists will host a farewell benefit art sale for Ann Marie’s Farm Stand, 72 North Country Road, Setauket, on Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Farm-stand-inspired artwork will be available for sale. A portion of the proceeds from all art sales will go to the Deriso family. Giclee paintings by artists Joe Reboli and Michael Kutzing will be raffled off so come take a chance. Drawing will be held at 5 p.m. on May 30. (Winners need not be present.) A large card will be on display where you may write your parting thoughts to the family. In case of rain, the sale will be held inside. For more information, please call Image from Irene ruddock Irene Ruddock at 631-365-1312. ‘Ann Marie’s — A Friendly Place’ by robert roehrig, oil on canvas

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your turn Thirty-one years ago, my family purchased a beach home in Miller Place. It became a haven and gathering place for three generations of families and friends. It was a place of endless parties, a place for recuperation and healing. Located on four acres of land plus beachfront property, with unobstructed views of the Long Island Sound, it was truly a place of sanctuary back in the day, when Miller Place was full of sod fields, not strip malls and homes ... but people get old, families and friends drift apart and life takes us all on different paths. Very sad to have given it up … but sometimes letting go breathes new life into all. My 21-year-old niece, Madeleine, who grew up in Sweden, spent the last 18 summers at the beach house with us. These are her memories. — Paul Singman By Madeleine eMilia Borg

I have a very hard time saying goodbye. It becomes particularly apparent when something that has been there your whole life as a constant reminder that things are as they should be, suddenly one day is snatched away from you. Somewhere I have known that it can’t always go on this way. That this will also have to come to an end. Still, once it occurs, it is no less devastating. It’s truly amazing to have had a place to return during the summertime. Loving arms that have welcomed me and a bed to sleep in, its worn lace spread getting thrown off every single night because of the nearly unbearable heat. And as soon as I had the light on, all the bugs ended up in the book I was reading. Almost always that book was borrowed from the Port Jefferson Free Library. Despite the various little critters, I would never trade those nights and days for anything in the world. The Beach House, hidden away in Miller Place, Long Island and the people I’ve shared my experiences with there own a piece of my heart. With its typical northeastern faded gray shingles, the black roof one can crawl onto out of almost every room upstairs and the dreamy view all the way to Connecticut, where the fire works during Fourth of July light up the horizon as if it is burning. And for the first time in my life I won’t be able to visit it again. Because sometimes even old houses at New York’s end that have served as second homes must be emptied of all memories and sold to another family who can harvest the same pleasures and joys from it as much as its past cherishing owners. The winding gravel path up from the road where the trash cabinet stands, its carved out blue whales on both doors and the sign in the tree with the black painted letters “Henry’s Place”, indicating that a home lurks beyond all the overgrown lush greenery. The barefoot schlepp from the splintery board walk bridge up the steep slope, when the soles of our feet are numb after

Home is where the beach house is stepping around on tiny rocks laid scattered all over the dazzling white beach, but which we’ve always called pebbles and therefore they feel somewhat kinder than ordinary stone. The outdoor shower that stills smells so much of cedar wood and security although it is over 23 years old. When I let the tepid water sprinkle down over my sun flushed shoulders it doesn’t hurt even a bit. Below the hill where the magnificent deer family usually observes us through the screen window in the kitchen as we prepare for dinner making a salad. Slicing satiny tomatoes, chopping onions and carving out avocados that we’ve carefully selected at Jimmy’s down the road. He always sneaks butterscotch and sour watermelon lollipops into the grocery bags. Having trouble falling asleep and the feeling of time standing completely still, while impatiently awaiting the next morning when I’ll hear the much anticipated sound of car doors opening and the rest of my favorite people. Uncles and aunts and cousins I call siblings will come up the driveway with smiles bigger than their faces. We’ll be racing down the stairs, the aching stir pounding under my rib cage. Freshly caught seven-dollar lobsters from the little fish store that Nana brings in brown paper bags, the ones we dip into melted butter for our own version of a Swedish crayfish party. My cousins and I squeal from the carpet stairs in enchantment mingled with terror as we sit and watch how she puts them in the big black boiling pot, one by one. Afterwards my brother throws the remains to the seagulls after we gingerly go down to the water and rinse off. He really should get into baseball, someone says and we stop and grill marshmallows until we need to find our way back with a flashlight. When my younger cousin and I as eight- and ten-year-olds invade our grandparent’s closets, smear on all the makeup we can find, attach the loose fitting garments with sparkly hair clips and wobble down the long stairs in way too high heels, feeling them slightly chafe but it doesn’t really matter

because we hear everyone clapping and cheering us on from below. Early, calm crossword puzzle breakfasts with Poppy on the porch when the air is still clean and pure, only a few motor boat’s distant soothing hum. I make a sesame bagel with salmon and cream cheese, he opts for a bowl of cereal. And so we sit and listen to exactly nothing and just enjoy each other’s presence. The few bright blue hydrangea bushes that survived the fire we never mention, where I pass the house next door and the contrasting reality looming between the bamboo shoots. Nana planted new ones adjacent to the facade later on, which quickly morphed into something jungle-like. It just grows bigger every year. The attic holding Mom’s poufy wedding dress, a sandbox shaped like a giant turtle, my great uncle’s trumpet played in grand symphony orchestras, black and white photographs neatly tucked into worn heavy albums with burgundy spines and travel diaries from the sixties. The huge and frayed weather polished log which fits my little brother and I perfectly in our daily occupations of playing shop and bakery, or reclining on each of its curved sides while trying not to spill our Animal Crackers and cheese sticks in the sand. Nana comes over sometimes to buy a lemon meringue pie and some rolls, or she’s looking for a new gown she can wear to the imaginary ball that very evening. We always have something just right to offer. During an unusually dramatic and moist storm, the outdoor furniture with blue and white striped cushions blowing off along the corner of the house, lightning strikes down the chimney and dances for a few seconds over the glossy parquet living room floor. Lazy evenings after a shower when my mother wraps me in a fluffy bathrobe and I clamber up on Nana’s unusually high raised bed. Stacked over bricks overlooking the complete paradise we find ourselves in, we start reading in the mellow comfort of each other’s camaraderie. My best friend. Earlier I left a note that ceremoniously invited her to this particular activity and would like it to continue forever.

The squirrel that gets in through a broken screen at the height of a pine tree, running across the fireplace, leaving adorable sooty paw prints in the sink and in the light purple bathtub which always tends to be filled with foam of lavender and violets, fittingly enough. The dusty ceiling fan I stand straight beneath, closing my eyes just to breathe in the familiar salt breeze and coconut scent of Coppertone sunscreen which we continue to use even though all of us have grown up, even the smallest ones. The back den with its sugary wood scent and photo collage of everyone of us from all times and places spread across the entire wall, Every time I look I see something new. Short adventure walks that turn into running after we discover a vacant diving dock and quickly swim over only to throw oursleves in and scramble back up for hours at a time. The wine bottle we manage to steal from the liquor cabinet and share with some we’d met the other day at McNulty’s ice cream parlor. Now sitting out among the dunes at the rotunda where we keep the umbrellas and swimming noodles I talk fervently to everyone except the person who’s mouth I’d like to graze with my own but I never dare to. The bursting cotton candy sky, never ceasing to stun its audience, soon shifting into thick endless navy sprinkled with glowing dots. I look up at them from a swing in the sprawling storybook tree protecting a spot of the otherwise yellowed, prickly lawn. Crickets whose melodies slowly fill the night among the fireflies that we vainly try to capture in glass jars with holes in them. The grand, annual birthday party in the middle of July that seems to get more stifling the older I get. Guests pouring in from all over the country, people I barely know but like already kiss both my cheeks and take my hand in theirs. Roaring laughter and animated gestures in a flurry of pastel cake frosting and white linen and without much blood involved, we’re still the world’s biggest family and I love each and every one of them. Goodbye beautiful house, you will be dearly missed.

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Triglycerides is a term that most of us recognize. This substance is part of the lipid (cholesterol) profile. However, this may be the extent of our understanding. Compared to the other substances, HDL (“good” cholesterol) and LDL (“bad” cholesterol), triglycerides are not covered much in the lay press and medical research tends to be less robust than for the other components. If I were to use a baseball analogy, triglycerides are the Mets, who get far less attention than their crosstown rivals, the Yankees. But are triglycerides any less important? It is unclear whether a high triglyceride level is a biomarker for cardiovascular disease – heart disease and stroke – or an independent risk in its own right (1) (2). This debate has been going on for over 30 years. However, this does not mean it is any less important. What are triglycerides? The most rudimentary explanation is that they are a kind of fat in the blood. Alcohol, sugars and excess calorie consumption may be converted into triglycerides. Risk factors for high triglycerides include obesity, smoking, a high carbohydrate diet, uncontrolled diabetes, hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cirrhosis (liver disease), excessive alcohol consumption and some medications (3). What levels are normal and what are considered elevated? According to the American Heart Association, optimal levels are <100 mg/dL; however, less than 150 mg/dL is considered within normal range. Borderline triglycerides are 150199 mg/dL, high levels are 200-499 mg/ dL and very high are >500 mg/dL (3). While medicines that focus on triglycerides, fibrates and niacin, have the ability to lower them significantly, it is questionable whether this reduction results in clinical benefits, like reducing the risk of cardiovascular events. The ACCORD Study, a randomized controlled trial, questioned the effectiveness of medication; when these therapies were added to statins in type 2 diabetes

If you need a reason to exercise, here is really good one. I frequently see questions pertaining to optimal exercise timing and intensity. Most of the answers are vague, and the research is not specific. However, hold on to your hats, because a recent study may give the timing and intensity answer, at least in terms of triglycerides. Study results showed that walking a modest distance with alacrity and light weight training approximately an hour after eating (postprandial) reduced triglyceride levels by 72 percent (5). However, if patients did the same workout prior to eating, then postprandial triglycerides were reduced by 25 percent. This is still good, but not as impressive. Participants walked a modest distance of just over one mile (2 kilometers). This was a small pilot study of 10 young healthy adults for a very short duration. The results are intriguing nonetheless, since there are few data that give specifics on optimal amount and timing of exercise. EXERCISE TRUMPS CALORIE RESTRICTION

There is good news for those who want to lower their triglycerides: calorie restriction may not the best answer. In other words, you don’t have to torture yourself by cutting calories down to some ridiculously low level to get an effect. We probably should be looking at exercise and carbohydrate intake instead. In a well-controlled trial, results showed that those who walked and maintained 60 percent of their maximum heart rate, which is a modest level, showed an almost one-third reduction in triglycerides compared to the control group (maintain caloric intake and no exercise expenditure) (6). Those who restricted their calorie intake saw no difference compared to the control. This was a small study of 11 young adult women. Thus, calorie restriction was trumped by exercise as a way to potentially reduce triglyceride levels. CARBOHYDRATE REDUCTION NOT CALORIE RESTRICTION

In addition, when calorie restriction was compared to carbohydrate reduction, results showed that carbohydrate reduction was more effective at lowering triglycerides (7). In this small but welldesigned study, patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease were randomized to either a lower calorie (1200-1500 kcal/ day) or lower carbohydrate (20 g/day) diet. Both groups significantly reduced triglycerides, but the lower carbohydrate

exercise is a way to potentially reduce triglyceride levels.

group reduced triglycerides by 55 percent versus 28 percent for the lower calorie group. The reason for this difference may have to do with oxidation in the liver and the body as a whole. Both groups lost similar amounts of weight, so weight could not be considered a confounding or complicating factor. However, the weakness of this study was its duration of only two weeks. FASTING VERSUS NONFASTING BLOOD TESTS

The paradigm has been that, when cholesterol levels are drawn, fasting levels provide a more accurate reading. Except this may not be true. In a new analysis, fasting may not be necessary when it comes to cholesterol levels. NHANES III data suggests that nonfasting and fasting levels yield similar results related to all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality risk. The LDL levels were similarly predictive regardless of whether a patient had fasted or not. The researchers used 4,299 pairs of fasting and nonfasting cholesterol levels. The duration of follow-up was strong, with a mean of 14 years (8). Why is this relevant? Triglycerides are an intricate part of a cholesterol profile. With regards to stroke risk assessment, nonfasting triglycerides possibly may be more valuable than fasting. In a study involving 13,596 participants, results showed that, as nonfasting triglycerides rose, the risk of stroke also rose significantly (9). Compared to those who had levels below 89 mg/dL (the control), those with 89-176 mg/dL had a 1.3-fold increased risk of cardiovascular events, whereas those within the range of 177265 mg/dL had a twofold increase, and women in the highest group (>443 mg/ dL) had an almost fourfold increase. The results were similar for men, but not quite as robust at the higher end with a

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threefold increase. The benefit of nonfasting is that it is more realistic and, according to the authors, also involves remnants of VLDL and chylomicrons, other components of the cholesterol profile that interact with triglycerides and may affect the inner part (endothelium) of the arteries. What have we learned? Triglycerides need to be discussed, just as we review HDL and LDL levels regularly. Elevated triglycerides may result in heart disease or stroke. The higher the levels, the more likely there will be increased risk of mortality – both all-cause and cardiovascular. Therefore, we ideally should reduce levels to less than 100 mg/dL. Lifestyle modifications using carbohydrate restriction and modest levels of exercise after a meal may be the way to go to the best results, though the studies are small and need more research. Nonfasting levels may be as important as fasting levels when it comes to triglycerides and the cholesterol profile as a whole; they potentially give a more realistic view of cardiovascular risk, since we don’t live in a vacuum and fast all day. REFERENCES:

(1) Circulation. 2011;123:2292-2333. (2) N Engl J Med. 1980;302:1383–1389. (3) nlm.nih.gov. (4) N Engl J Med. 2010;362:1563-1574. (5) Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2013;45(2):245-252. (6) Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2013;45(3):455-461. (7) Am J Clin Nutr. 2011;93(5):1048-1052. (8) Circulation Online. 2014 July 11. (9) JAMA 2008;300:2142-2152. Dr. Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management. For further information, go to the website www.medicalcompassmd.com and/or consult your personal physician.

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KNOWLEDGE

BNL’s Morgan May gives telescope passing grades

higher level of precision, the tree rings were a source of Look! Up in the sky! It’s great concern,” said May, who a bird, it’s a plane, it’s ... bil- receives funding from the Delions of galaxies. Impossible partment of Energy’s Office of to see with the naked eye, only Science-Cosmic Frontier Revaguely visible through good search. They found that these ratelescopes, these galaxies will come to life in a way never seen dial imperfections were much before when the Large Synoptic smaller than in previous detectors, which Survey Telewas already a scope starts It will be possible for benefit to the providing improject. Lookages from its ’children in high school ing at the likely mou nt a i ntop or even elementary actual meahome in Chile school to have their own surements usin 2020. ing these senBefore this galaxy or supernova.’ sors, May and technologica l — MORGAN MAY his colleagues wonder is comfound that pleted, people like Morgan May, a physicist at these tree rings had a small efBrookhaven National Labora- fect on the data, which was a tory, are testing to make sure pleasant surprise, but one that this ambitious project provides took some time to prove. In another test, May, workclear and accurate information. Recently, May and his col- ing with Columbia University leagues at BNL conducted two graduate student Andrea Petri, examined whether differences tests of the telescope. The LSST will have 200 in- in the sizes of the three billion dividual silicon sensors that pixels in the camera might also are the fi lm in the 3.2 gigapixel cause problems interpreting digital camera. The process of the information. May and Yuki Okura, a postmaking the sensors is imperfect, with the sensors starting doctoral fellow from Japan’s RIKEN laboratory who is staout as molten mass. Impurities or variation in the tioned at the RIKEN-BNL Retemperature can cause imper- search Center, measured how fections that look like tree rings much light each pixel picked up around a central circle, which in the detector. While the variacreate electric fields that can tion was small, they weren’t sure cause a distortion in the image. whether it was small enough to “Because we are trying to keep from causing problems measure things at a much with the data. BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

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The team simulated a night sky. Once they gathered the information they would have collected from these slight pixel differences, they compared their simulated image to their original. Fortunately for the scientists, this effect also proved manageable and won’t create confusion. May and Okura’s work “did have a good outcome,” said Sam Aronson, director of the RIKEN BNL Research Center. “They showed that the sensor imperfections measured on the LSST sensors will not affect LSST’s science objectives.” While May is relieved the telescope passed these two tests, he continues to search for other potential problems with this revolutionary telescope. “I am confident the LSST is going to be successful in its goals, but we have to work very hard to follow every possible issue and resolve it,” he said. As a part of the LSST Dark Energy Science Collaboration, May said his primary research goal is to answer the question, “What is dark energy?” May said he will be studying subtle features of enormous amounts of information that will become available. May will be researching a force that causes the universe to expand faster and faster, rather than contract. Until the 1930s, everyone thought the universe was contracting. Edwin Hubble, for whom the Hubble Space Telescope is named, was the first to observe this expansion. It is as if a ball thrown in the air slows down as expected and then accelerates away from Earth, May said. One well-regarded hypothesis is that the universe is filled with something called dark energy that causes a gravitational force that repels rather than attracts. Once the telescope goes online, the information will become widely available.

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Above, Morgan May at the LSST site in Cerro Pachón, Chile, last month. The dryness of the site is essential for good viewing. Water vapor in the air causes stars to twinkle, or to have blurred images. Only the heartiest small cactus can survive at this elevation and in this low moisture. The LSST site is on the southern edge of the driest desert in the world, in the middle of 85,000 acres of land which is kept undeveloped to avoid light pollution for astronomy. “We’re going to make our data public to the everyone in the United States,” said May. It will be possible for “children in high school or even elementary school to have their own galaxy or supernova.” Born in Brooklyn, May lives on Long Island with his wife Dana Vermilye. The couple have a 23-year old son, Michael,

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‘Plummy indeed!’ Theatre Three’s ‘Oliver!’ is exactly as it ought to be By Stacy Santini

Bravo! Bravo! The vociferous roar emanating from the admiring standing spectators after the closing act at Theatre Three last Saturday evening was definitely symbolic of the caliber of Jeffrey Sanzel’s “Oliver!” Sanzel recreates Broadway on our local stage as only he can do with this meritorious musical, once again proving that his ability to recreate classical gems in such an appealing manner is unsurpassed. Adults and children alike gleefully piled into the bustling near sold out theater anticipating how this Dickens masterpiece would unfold; and unfold it did, brilliantly. Of the numerous adaptations of Charles Dickens’ second novel, “Oliver Twist,” Lionel Bart’s accommodation emphasizes the author’s thematic visions exquisitely, and it is no surprise that Andrew Lloyd Weber credits Bart as the father of the British musical. It premiered at the Wimbledon Theatre on June 30, 1960, and much like the original director/choreographer team of Peter Coe and Malcolm Clare, Theatre Three’s Jeffrey Sanzel and Marquez have created a production of potential award winning magnitude. “Oliver!” is the tale of a young orphan boy who unbeknownst to him was born into a wealthy lineage. Seemingly destined to a life toiling away in 1800 workhouses, his fate takes a turn when he meets a group of thieving pickpockets masterminded by a man named Fagin. The triumph of good over evil eventually prevails, but the ending is secondary to the journey Oliver must take to reach that destination. With a cast of 57, many still in middle school, this could not have been an easy feat, but the synchronization, timing and actual performances are so exceptional that the enormity of the show takes a back seat to the world-class depiction as it releases itself to the audience. The moment Kiernan Urso takes the stage as Oliver viewers are held captive. His sweet, melodic British accent and sympathyevoking countenance are merely precursors for his performance of the infamous song, “Where Is Love?” It is all over after that as the audience is utterly and completely engrossed in the story line. As his savior, Mr. Brownlow, played by Ron Rebaldo states, “There is something in that boy’s face,” and yes there is. Kiernan, a sixth-grader at Longwood Middle School, undoubtedly will be adding numerous roles to his repertoire in years to come. Each actor in this musical has certainly earned his or her placement among this ensemble, but there are a few that not only stand out but soulfully elevate their characters to lofty heights and usher this “Oliver!” into a new dimension. Dickens’ examination of external influences corrupting what is innately pure could not be depicted without the character of Fagin, portrayed by Sanzel. Not only does he direct “Oliver!” but he also takes the stage as this charismatic charlatan. We are all used to seeing him as Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol,” which he does so phenomenally that

Photo above by elizabeth Castrogiovanni, Kayline Productions; photo below by Peter Lanscombe, theatre three Productions, Inc.

above, Jeffrey Sanzel as Fagin with members of the cast of ‘Oliver!’; below, Kiernan Urso as Oliver, Jennifer collester tully as nancy and Steve Mccoy as Bill Sikes in a scene from ‘Oliver!’

one would think it would be an adjustment to see him in another Dickens’ role, but our fears are very quickly laid to rest when he comes out of the gate with a rendition of “Pick a Pocket or Two” and commands the stage with all the veteran finesse to which viewers have grown accustomed. Sanzel has a unique ability to take unsavory characters and make us not only like them but want to know them. The abhorrent behavior Fagin displays is transcended by Sanzel, and as he rouses with his adolescent gang of thieves we are periodically thrown into hysterics with one liners such as “Go to bed or I will sing again.” Returning to Theatre Three’s stage is the stunning raven-haired Jennifer Collester Tully as Nancy. Her vocal range is superior and she is resplendent in this role. Struggling with her relationship with the repugnant character Bill Sikes, played by Steve McCoy, she brings new meaning to the cliché of a woman standing by her man. Her performance is so heartfelt that as she sings the forlorn, “As Long As He Needs Me,” we are beguiled to the point of tears. Partnering her with the baron of maleficent characters, Steve McCoy, was smart and their chemistry is palpable. As expected, McCoy portrays Sikes as intensely as he does Jacob Marley in “A Christmas Carol” and Jean Valjean in “Les Misérables.” More than noteworthy are performances by Linda May as Old Sally and Hans Hendrickson as The Artful Dodger. May’s shrill deliverance of her abusive rants are piercing and repugnant, as they should be, and Hendrickson’s Dodger is amusingly coy. New to the Theatre Three family is Doug Vandewinckel as Beadle Bumble. As one of the initial characters introduced, his presence on stage cannot be overlooked.

The banter between him and Widow Corney, played by Phyllis March, is delightful, and the whimsical, “I Shall Scream” is a welcome debut to the comedic elements of the story. The set sustaining all the mayhem and debauchery is stark and fitting. The costumes and set design induce a feeling of poverty and desperation. Although the simplicity is not indicative of lack of detail, the production staff — including Ellen Michelmore, James Kimmel, Steven Uihlein, Peter Casdia, Alexander Steiner, Tyler D’Accordo, Kristen Lees, Amanda Meyer, Bonnie Vidal, Brad Wilkens, Tim Moran, Michael Quattrone and Jacob Ziskin — have created a daunting synergistic panorama. The movement upon stage is perfection. Each nuance as choreographed by Marquez seems obligated to sustain the music and acting laid out before the audi-

ence. The accompanying orchestra led by Jackson Kohl realizes the purity of Sanzel and Marquez’s vision fully as well and the talent of musicians Mike Chiusano, Marni Harris, James Carroll, Don Larsen and Kohl should not be overlooked. “Oliver!” is by far one of the finest productions to grace Long Island stages and exactly as it ought to be. It more than entertains — it delivers countless levels of enjoyment and raises the bar for future artistic aspirations universally. Kudos Theatre Three, Kudos. Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present “Oliver!” through June 27 on the Mainstage. Tickets range from $15 to $30. For more information, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. On the cover:

Photo by Peter Lanscombe, theatre three Productions, Inc.

Kiernan Urso as Oliver at theatre three in Port Jefferson

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communiTy BrieFS

Wellness Fair

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Mike’s Hike and Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday, May 30, at the Smithtown High School West Track & Field, 100 Central Road, Smithtown, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The event will feature a 4K Run and Family Walk along with free health screenings, minimassages and an eight-minute Relaxation Voyage as well as children meditation, face painting, music and crafts. A variety of nonprofit wellness resources will also be available. The run is an annual tribute to a beloved teacher at Accompsett Elementary, Mike Denaro who passed away suddenly from heart failure in 2011. Proceeds from the run will benefit the Mike Denaro Scholarship Fund and the Smithtown Children’s Foundation. For more information, call 631-327-7800.

The Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket, will hold its annual yard sale fundraiser on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donated items may be dropped off on June 4. Proceeds benefit the society’s education programs. Rain date June 7. For more information, call 631-751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

Bereavement support The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket, will offer a bereavement support program for eight Thursdays in June and July from 7 to 8:30 p.m. beginning on June 4. The group will be facilitated by trained clergy and board-certified chaplains, led by the Rev. Linda Anderson and is designed to offer support and comfort to people of all faiths. Free but registration required by calling 631-751-0297.

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Tri-Spy Walking Tour Local historian Margo Arceri, a Strong’s Neck resident who has spent years researching the Culper Spy Ring and its effects on the American Revolutionary War on Long Island, will lead a three-mile walking tour on May 31 at noon. Participants will visit the Strong family cemetery, the creek at Conscience Bay, the Setauket Village Green, Patriot’s Rock, the c. 1750 Tyler-Jayne Tavern, the 1729 Caroline Church of Brookhaven and one of the oldest surviving structures in Setauket, the c. 1695 Timothy Smith House. Several 19th century homes, churches and other structures will be seen as well, including the 1812 Setauket Presbyterian Church and the c. 1825 General John Roe Satterly House. Tour length is approximately three hours. $25 per person. Preregistration is required by calling 631-7513730 or by visiting www.tvhs.org.

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azaleas, above, as well as rhododendron do well in acidic soil. That means that most long Island gardeners, who usually have very acidic soil, don’t have to spend time liming the soil.

How much are you willing to do in the garden? By EllEn BarcEl

Ellen Barcel is a freelance writer and master gardener. To reach Cornell Cooperative Extension and its Master Gardener program, call 631-727-7850.

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Help beautify your neighborhood The Suwasset Garden Club of Port Jefferson is seeking entries for its 11th annual Street Garden Recognition Program. The program is open to all nongarden club members who reside in Port Jefferson or Belle Terre. A street garden is a garden where passersby can view and enjoy the gardens from the street. Applications are available at the Port Jefferson Free Library, the Port Jefferson Village Center, the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce and the Belle Terre Gatehouse. Deadline for submissions is June 10. Judging will be held between June 23 and 25. A recognition reception will be held at the Port Jefferson Village Center on July 16 to thank the participants for making their neighborhood a more beautiful place to live.

Are you planning to renew your landscaping, put in new plants, or take out some old ones? As a gardener you need to know about plants, but you also need to consider your lifestyle and how much time and energy you’re willing to put in to achieve the effect you desire. Do all the adults in the house work full-time jobs, some even with overtime? Do you frequently take trips during the warm weather? Are you away from your home on vacations? Do you spend lots of time at the beach? If so, you probably want to enjoy your garden when you’re home and not spend time working in it. If, on the other hand, you’re newly retired and just love getting out in the dirt, then gardening is not work — it’s a joy. Now, some things to consider. A lawn needs to be mowed once a week to 10 days. An acquaintance of mine, many years ago, had two acres of property, almost all of it with a lush lawn. On more than one occasion I heard complaints about how much time he had to spend every weekend mowing his lawn. One alternative for him would have been to hire a service to do this weekly chore. Some people go this route, but it does cost more than putting a gallon of gas in your mower. In fact, if you have a service, you don’t even need to own and maintain a mower. The best alternative, however, and definitely my preference if I had two acres of lawn, would be to cut back drastically on how much lawn I actually had. Plant trees and shrubs that need minimal maintenance. It’s better for the environment and better for wildlife, which will soon make your garden their home. And you will spend a lot less time mowing. Another area to consider when deciding how much time you want to spend working in the garden is plants that are prone to diseases and insects. Roses, for example, are gorgeous but notorious for their problems with aphids as well as black spot and powdery mildew. If you absolutely adore

roses and have the time, sure, plant them, knowing that you’ll need to spray for insects and diseases periodically. Look for diseaseresistant varieties. Another consideration with roses is their thorns. This is a special problem if you have children or grandchildren who will be running around the yard and possibly tripping into them. A third consideration is pruning. If you select lots of plants that are quick growing and need lots of pruning, then you’re going to use up your weekends with the sheers in your hands. This is especially true if you have topiary, which must be carefully and artistically pruned periodically to maintain the look you want. Then there’s watering. If you have the average Long Island garden, you have one that periodically needs watering. If you go away a lot during the mild weather, what happens to your garden? Do you ignore it, only to come home to a disaster? Pay someone to come periodically and take care of it? Install an irrigation system? Remember, container plants dry out more quickly than plants in the ground and need more supplemental watering. Or do you plant only native plants, which need minimal maintenance and supplemental water. If you don’t want to spend time adding lime to the soil (sweetening or raising the pH), use only plants that thrive in acidic soil such as rhodies, azaleas, blueberries etc. There’s no right answer for everyone. But, you do need to look at your own time and energy level and decide which works best for you. If you love to be out in the garden, enjoy the sun on your face, get your hands dirty and love to see those little green sprouts grow and thrive, fine. If because of finances, time or energy you can’t spend that much time working in the garden, then simplify by putting in native plants, which need minimal maintenance, and spend your time enjoying your garden.

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Times…and dates

May 28 to June 4, 2015

Thursday 28

SingleS Café The Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach will host a Singles Café in the Community Room at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Jeanne Schnupp, The Savvy Sightseer, will discuss the benefits, challenges and joys of traveling solo. Free and open to all. For more information, call 585-9393, ext. 288. Three Village homemakerS eVenT The Three Village Homemakers will host a Silver Tea and Achievement Day at the Caroline Church of Brookhaven, 1 Dyke Road, Setauket at 11 a.m. The public is invited to join them for refreshments and to view the many projects on display made by its members. For more information, call 656-5800. 'STorieS from VieTnam' Vietnam veteran Peter Hanson will lead a discussion titled "Stories from Vietnam" at the Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook at 10:30 a.m. Those who served in the armed forces are invited to share their stories and all are welcome to attend. For more information, call 588-5024. Join The ConVerSaTion The Three Village Community Trust along with the Civic Association of the Setaukets and Stony Brook and the Setauket Harbor Task Force will host a lecture at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket titled "The Marion Lake Story: Defeating the Mighty Phragmites" from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free and all are welcome. For more information, call 689-0225. BuSineSS neTwork meeTing The Smithtown Business and Professional Women's Network will hold a meeting at Giorgio's Restaurant, 224 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset at 6 p.m. Evening will include dinner and time to network. Guest speakers will be psychic medium Nancy D'Erasmo and Debbie Lawton of Mary Kay. For more information, visit www.sbpwn.org. Book Signing Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will present #1 New York Times bestselling author Nelson DeMille who will speak about and sign copies of his new novel in the John Corey series, “Radiant Angel,” at 7 p.m. For more information, call 271-1442.

friday 29 happeningS on main STreeT The Northport Arts Coalition will present Annie Mark and Chris James (Folk, Rock, Americana) in concert at the Northport Village Park Patio at the Dock at 7 p.m. as part of its Happenings on Main Street series. Bring blanket or chair. Weather permitting. Free. For more information, visit www.northportarts.org. BrookhaVen fair The 14th annual Brookhaven Fair returns to the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill, Farmingville today, May 30 and 31, June 5 to 7 and June 12 to 14. Featuring carnival rides, petting zoo, shows. Gates open at 5 p.m. on Fridays, and noon on weekends. Fireworks on Saturday night. Admission is $8. For more information, call 920-2309 or visit www.brookhavenfair.com. Jazz in The liVing room The Smithtown Township Arts Council will present Jazz in the Living Room at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, St. James at 7:30 p.m. $5 to listen, free to participate. For more information, call 862-6575 or visit www.stacarts.org.

Saturday 30 BrookhaVen fair See May 29 listing. Caroline ChurCh Summer fair The Caroline Church of Brookhaven, 1 Dyke Road, Setauket will hold its 13th annual Summer Fair on the Setauket Village Green from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring children's crafts, pony rides, fire truck visit, vendors, music, bake sale and more. Rain date is May 31 from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 941-4245. Spring arT and CrafT feSTiVal Deepwells Farm, 497 Route 25A, St. James will present a Spring Art and Craft Festival today and May 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring over 100 artist and craftsmen, musical entertainment, craft demonstrations and more. Admission is $5 adults, free under 12. For more information, call 563-8551. arT in The park fine arT and CrafT fair The Art League of Long Island will hold its annual Art in the Park Fine Art and Craft Fair at Heckscher Park, Prime Ave., Huntington today and May 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring

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The Sherwood Jayne Farm in E. Setauket will host a Sheep Shearing Festival on May 31 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. over 70 artisans and craftspeople, art demonstrations, live music and more. Held rain or shine. Free admission. For more information, call 462-5400, ext. 222. loCal auThor fair Come celebrate Long Island authors at the Port Jefferson Free Library, 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson from 2 to 4 p.m. More than 35 local writers and illustrators will give readings and discuss their work. Admission is free. No reservations required. For more information, visit www.portjefflibrary.org. ChiCken BBQ Living Water Church, 24 Shade Tree Lane, Riverhead will hold its 4th annual Chicken BBQ from 4 to 7 p.m. $15 adults, $12 seniors and children under 12. Proceeds benefit the church’s children’s summer camp. For more information, call 722-4969, ext. 204 or visit www.lwfgc.org. CommuniTy yard Sale Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead will hold its annual Community Yard Sale today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and May 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring collectibles, household goods, furniture, tools, antiques and more. For more information, call 298-5292 or visit www.hallockville.com. garage Sale fundraiSer The Rocky Point Historical Society will hold a Garage Sale fundraiser at the Noah Hallock Homestead, 172 Hallock Landing Road, Rocky Point from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Something for everyone. Proceeds benefit the 1721 Homestead. Rain date May 31. For more information, call 821-9532. The arT of gardening Join master gardener Haig Seferian at the Frank Melville Memorial Park, 101 Main St., Setauket at 12:30 p.m. and learn how to plan and plant your own vegetable and flower garden. Explore the park's community garden and take home a few seedlings to get started. Free. For more information, call 689-6146. Junk and TreaSure Sale Water's Edge for Rehabilitation and Nursing, 150 Dark Hollow Road, Port Jefferson will hold its annual Junk and Treasure Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bric-a-brac, new and used items, vendors and more. For more information, call 473-5400. CommuniTy Shred day Emma S. Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will hold a Community Shred Day in the library parking lot from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Up to three boxes per family. Free and open to all. For more information, call 941-4080. CroCheTed Tree proJeCT A volunteer workshop, led by artist Carol Hummel, will be held at Avalon Park and Preserve, 200 Harbor Road, Stony Brook from 5 to 8 p.m. to help crochet yarn for the Crocheted Tree Project. No experience necessary. For more information, call 689-0619.

andrew forTier in ConCerT Singer/songwriter/storyteller Andrew Fortier and Family will present a concert at the First United Methodist Church, 603 Main St., Port Jefferson at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at www.gpjac.org or by calling 473-5220. aCouSTiC ConCerT The Long Island Musicians Network will present an acoustic concert featuring 15 acts at the Clarion Hotel, 3845 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma from 5 to 9 p.m. Country, folk, rock and blues. $5 admission. For more information, call 3748507 or visit www.longislandmusicansnetwork.com.

Sunday 31 BrookhaVen fair See May 29 listing. Spring arT and CrafT feSTiVal See May 30 listing. arT in The park fine arT and CrafT fair See May 30 listing. CommuniTy yard Sale See May 30 listing. Sheep Shearing feSTiVal Sponsored by the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities, the Sherwood Jayne Farm, 55 Post Road, E. Setauket will host a Sheep Shearing Festival from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Featuring a guided hike (at 1 p.m.) with Seatuck Environmental, spinning, knitting and quilting demonstrations, sheep shearing (at 2 p.m.), house and barn tours, country music and more. Admission is $5 per person, $20 families. No pets please. For more information, call 692-4664. CroCheTed Tree proJeCT A volunteer workshop, led by artist Carol Hummel, will be held at Avalon Park and Preserve, 200 Harbor Road, Stony Brook from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help crochet yarn for the Crocheted Tree Project. No experience necessary. For more information, call 689-0619. Spring farm feSTiVal The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 Middle Country Road, Smithtown will present a Spring Farm Festival from noon to 4 p.m. Featuring sheep herding and shearing, spinning and weaving, children’s games and crafts, artisan market, live music and much more. Admission is $5 adults, $3 children, free for members. For more information, call 265-6768. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

MAY 28, 2015 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B19 Diego obregon & grupo Chonta in ConCert The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will present a Latin Music Program at 2 p.m. Visitors may dance and sing along to traditional music from Columbia with Diego Obregon & Grupo Chonta. A Q-and-A will follow. Free with museum admission. For more information, call 751-0066. Living history tours The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will turn back the clock to 1936 with a Living History Tour from 5 to 7 p.m. where museum guide-actors will portray guest and household staff of the Vanderbilts during that summer. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 854-5579. Map hike Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will present a 5-mile adult map hike from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Use a map of the park to navigate to specific destinations. Bring lunch and drinking water. $4. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Film 'kuMarÉ' The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "Kumaré" on May 28 at 7:30 p.m. as part of its Spirituality Through Cinema series. Followed by a discussion with host Fred Craden. $12, $7 members. For more information, call 423-7611. ‘aMeriCan sniper’ Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn will screen “American Sniper” on May 29 at 1:30 p.m. Rated R. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 757-4200. 'Queen oF hearts' The Cinema Arts Centre will screen "Queen of Hearts" on May 31 at 11 a.m. as part of its Sunday Schmooze series. Bagels at 10 a.m. Hosted by Fred Craden. Rated PG. $15, $10 members. For more information, call 423-7611.

internationaL FoLk DanCing The Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown will host an International Folk Dance from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dances will be reviewed and/or taught. No partner necessary. $8 donation requested. For more information, call 516-781-3552.

‘the briDge on the river kWai’/‘the Dirty Dozen’ On June 3 the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will screen the double feature “The Bridge on the River Kwai” at 7 p.m. and “The Dirty Dozen” at 9:30 p.m. as part of its Classic Movies series. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 724-3700.

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tuesday 2 CuLinary Master series beneFit Join Chef Paolo Fontana at the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics Café at Stony Brook University for a Festival of Food Cooking Demonstration at 6 p.m. to benefit Stony Brook Childcare Services. Tickets are $55, includes food and wine. For reservations, call 632-2881. prostate CanCer support group US TOO will hold a prostate cancer support group meeting at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, 75 N. Country Road, Port Jefferson from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Conference Room 1. Guest speaker will be Dr. Scott Press. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 846-4377. book signing Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will present authors Bill Bleyer and Harrison Hunt who will speak about and sign copies of their new historical book, “Long Island and the Civil War,” at 7 p.m. For more information, call 271-1442.

Wednesday 3

'aiDa' Productions Over the Rainbow will present its Spring 2015 production of Elton John and Tim Rice's "Aida" at Paul J. Gelinas Junior High School, 25 Mud Road, Setauket on June 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, with assigned seating on a first-come firstserve basis. For more information or to order tickets (which go on sale May 26), call 696-6817 or visit www.potr.org. ‘the eLizabeth tayLor story’ St. George Productions will present a tribute to Elizabeth Taylor through June 17 at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational and Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook. Tickets are $48, $45 seniors. Reservations required. For more information, call 689-5888 or visit www.wmho.org. ‘the FuLL Monty’ The CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present “The Full Monty” through May 31. Tickets range from $20 to $29. For more information, call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com. ‘oLiver!’ Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present Lionel Bart's musical “Oliver!” through June 27. Tickets range from $15 to $30. For more information, call 928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

tiDe MiLL tour The Huntington Historical Society will present a Van WycksLefferts Tide Mill Tour at noon. Tickets are $15, $10 member. Advance registration required by calling 427-7045, ext. 404.

'ghost' SoLuna Studio, 659 Old Willets Path, Hauppauge will present the musical "Ghost" through June 7. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 students and seniors in advance at www.solunastudiony.com or $25 adults, $20 students and seniors at the door. For more information, call 761-6602. ‘Mary poppins’ The CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present Disney’s musical “Mary Poppins” from June 20 to July 19. Tickets range from $20 to $29. For more information, call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com.

reunions The Port Jefferson High School Class of 1965 will hold its 50th reunion in August 2015 at the Old Field Club. Members of the ELVHS class of 1965 are asked to contact Barbara (Bone) Romonoyske at barb51147@gmail.com or Doug Casimir at dougcasimir@gmail.com. For information, call 427-7045, ext. 404.

For seniors seniors’ CLub The Seniors’ Club of the North Shore Jewish Center, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station meets every Tuesday, except holidays, in the ballroom of the synagogue from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Varied programs each week, including films, entertainers, games, trips, lectures, book club and Yiddish club. All are welcome. Call 732-5823 for more information.

Farmers Markets FarMingDaLe FarMers Market The Farmingdale Farmers Market will be held on Sundays from May 31 to Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Village Green, 361 Main St., Farmingdale. For more information, call 516-694-2859. huntington Center FarMers Market The Huntington Center Farmers Market will be held near 238 Main St., east of Route 110 North, Huntington every Sunday from May 31 to Nov. 22 from 7 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 323-3653. kings park FarMers Market The Kings Park Farmers Market will be held in the Municipal Lot at the corner of 25A and Main St. (across from the fire department) every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from June 7 to Nov. 22. For more information, call 516-543-6033 or visit www. ligreenmarket.org. nesConset FarMers Market The Nesconset Farmers Market will be held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 127 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset from June 6 to Nov. 21. For more information, call 516-543-6033 or visit www. ligreenmarket.org.

aCCorDion aLLianCe Meeting The Long Island Accordion Alliance will hold a meeting at La Villini Restaurant, 288 Larkfield Road, E. Northport at 6 p.m. Featured guest artists include Mary Tokarski and Nathan Chapeton. For more information, call 261-6344.

northport FarMer's Market The Northport Farmers Market will be held on Saturdays from June 6 to Nov. 21 (except Sept. 19) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Cow Harbor Parking Lot off Main Street. Over 25 vendors and live music. Held rain or shine. For more information, call 754-3905.

book signing Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will present regular judge on Food Network's top-rated show "Chopped," Chef Marc Murphy who will sign copies of his new cookbook, “Season with Authority,” at 7 p.m. For more information, call 271-1442.

port JeFFerson FarMers Market The Port Jefferson Summer Farmers Market will be held every Sunday in the parking lot between The Frigate and Tommy’s Place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through November. For more information, call 473-1414 or visit www.portjeff.com.

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riverheaD inDoor FarMers Market The Riverhead Farmers Market will be held at 211 E. Main St., Riverhead every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. year round. For more information, call 727-7840 or 208-8159.

CiviL War rounDtabLe Meeting The North Shore Civil War Roundtable will hold its monthly meeting at the South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station at 7 p.m. Guest speakers will be Bill Bleyer and Harrison Hunt who will discuss their book, “Long Island and the Civil War.” A Q-and-A will follow. For more information, call 549-4411.

roCky point FarMers Market The Rocky Point Farmers Market will be held at Old Depot Park, 115 Prince Road, Rocky Point every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 22. For more information, visit www.rockypointcivic.org.

beatLes LeCture Scott Freiman will present a lecture titled "Tomorrow Never Knows: Deconstructing the Beatles' Revolver" at 6:30 p.m. and a lecture titled "A Trip through Strawberry Fields" at 9 p.m. at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington. $17, $12 members for each show/$30, $20 members for both shows. For more information, call 423-7611. book signing Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will present actress and author Kimberly Amato who will speak about and sign copies of her new novel, “Steele Resolve,” at 7 p.m. For more information, call 271-1442.

‘the proDuCers’ The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present the musical “The Producers” from May 28 to July 12. Tickets are $69. For more information, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

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Lisa Monde portrays Elizabeth Taylor in 'The Elizabeth Taylor Story' at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization's Educational and Cultural Center in Stony Brook through June 17.

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Religious ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

CATHOLIC

STONY BROOK CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

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Connecting to God, Each Other and the World

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

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

BYZANTINE CATHOLIC RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayflower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org Fr. Jack Custer, SSL., STD., Pastor Cantor Joseph S. Durko Divine Liturgy: Sunday, 11:15am followed by fellowship in the parish hall. Holy Days: 7:00pm. See website for days and times. Faith Formation for All Ages: Sunday School (Ages 4-13), alternate Sundays at 10:00am ByzanTeens (14-18), alternate Tuesdays at 7:00pm Adult Faith Formation: Mondays at 7:00pm. PrayerAnon Prayergroup for substance addictions: Wednesdays at 7 pm See the website for current topics and schedule. The Sacraments: Baptism, Chrismation and Eucharist for infants, children and adults arranged by appointment. Sacrament of Matrimony arranged by appointment. Sacrament of Repentance: Sundays 10:50 to 11:05am and before or after all other services. Join us for Open House, Sunday, May 17, 1 to 5 pm! All services in English. A parish of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic.

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

www.stgmajella.org Rev. Msgr. Wm. Hanson, Pastor Oﬃce of Christian Formation • 928–2550 We celebrate Eucharist Saturday evening 5 pm, Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 am Weekday Mass Monday–Friday 9 am We celebrate Baptism Th ird weekend of each month during any of our weekend Masses We celebrate Marriage Arrangements can be made at the church with our Pastor or Deacon We celebrate Penance Confession is celebrated on Saturdays from 4–5 pm We celebrate You! Visit Our Thrift Shop Mon. – Fri. 10 am–4 pm + Sat. 10 am–2 pm

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

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

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429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone/Fax: (631) 941–4141

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

CONGREGATIONAL MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • (631) 473–1582 www.mtsinaichurchli.org “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here” The Rev. Dr. Diane C. Samuels, Minister Sunday Services at 9 am & 11 am Sunday School and childcare oﬀered at the 9 am service and open to all infants to 8th grade. Youth Group Thursday nights at 6:30 pm for grades 5–12. Last Sundays of the month: 11 am Welcome Sunday Service A service welcoming those with differing abilities We are an Open and Affirming Congregation.

EPISCOPAL

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

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

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

CAROLINE CHURCH OF BROOKHAVEN

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

The Rev. Cn. Dr. Richard D. Visconti, Rector The Rev. Dr. Farrell Graves, Priest Associate Sunday Services: 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:15 am Church School/Child Care at 9:30 am Church School classes now forming. Call 941–4245 for registration Weekday Holy Eucharist’s: Thursday 12:00 noon Healing Service– First Fri. of the month 7:30 pm (rotating: call Parish Oﬃce for location) Youth, Music and Service Programs oﬀered Let God walk with you as part of our family–friendly community.

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

Father Anthony DiLorenzo: Priest–In–Charge Sunday Eucharist: 8 am and 10 am/Wednesday 10 in our chapel Sunday School and Nursery at 9:30 am Our ministries: Welcome Inn on Mondays at 5:45 pm AA meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm/Prayer Group on Wednesdays at 10:30 am/Bible Study on Thursdays at 10 am. It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

EVANGELICAL THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

Knowing Christ...Making Him Known

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

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

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

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Religious JEWISH

CHABAD AT STONY BROOK

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

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

CORAM JEWISH CENTER

Young Israel of Coram 981 Old Town Rd., Coram • (631) 698–3939 YIC.org – YoungIsraelofCoram@gmail.com

RABBI DR. MORDECAI & MARILYN GOLSHEVSKY RABBI SAM & REBECCA GOLSHEVSKY

“THE ETERNAL FLAME–THE ETERNAL LIGHT” Weekly Channel #20 at 11 am Shabbat Morning Services 9 am Free Membership. No building fund. Free Hebrew School. Bar/Bat Mitzvah Shabbat and Holiday Services followed by hot buffet. Adult Education Institute. Women’s Education Group–International Lectures and Torah Study. Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Kaballah Classes. Jewish Holiday Institute. Tutorials for all ages. FREE HEBREW SCHOOL 2014–2015 Rsvp and details (631)698–3939 Member National Council of Young Israel a world–wide organization. All welcome regardless of knowledge or observance level.

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER 385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station (631) 928–3737 www.NorthShoreJewishCenter.org

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

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook • (631) 751–8518 A warm and caring intergenerational community dedicated to learning, prayer, social action, and friendship.

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MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRESCHOOL

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

Rev. Mary Barrett Speers, Pastor Rev. Kate Jones Calone, Assistant Pastor

465 Pond Path, East Setauket (631)751–1775 www.messiahny.com

LUTHERANELCA ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station (631)473–2236 Rev. Paul A. Downing, Pastor

pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com • cell 347–423–3623

Service Schedule Sundays 8:30 and 10:30 am Holy Communion 9:30 am Bagel and Bible Sunday School during 10:30 service Wednesday Night Service: Holy Communion 7:30 pm ~ All are Welcome

METHODIST

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

Sunday Worship 11 am Adult Sunday School 9:45 am/ Children 11 am Lectionary Reading and Prayer Wed. 12 noon Gospel Choir Tues. 8 pm Praise Choir and Youth Choir 3rd and 4th Fri. 6:30 pm

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

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

Rev. Sandra B. Mantz, Pastor

www.setauketumc.org • SUMCNY@aol.com Sunday Worship Service & Church School 10 am 10 am Worship with Holy Communion Mary & Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) monthly on 2nd Tuesday at noon Adult Bible Study Sunday 8 am Prayer Group and Bible Study at the Church Wednesdays 10 am

RABBI SHARON L. SOBEL CANTOR MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER

Member Union for Reform Judaism Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm and Saturday 10 am Monthly Family Service • Monthly Tot Shabbat • Religious School Youth Groups • Senior Club • Adult Education • Chavurah Groups • Early AM Studies • Sisterhood • Brotherhood • PT

PRESBYTERIAN

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

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green ~ (631) 941–4271 • www.setauketpresbyterian.org Email: setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net

Sunday Morning Worship at 9:30 am With Childcare & Children’s Church School Open Door Exchange Ministry: Furnishing homes...Finding hope

Mission Fair, Saturday, June 6, 10am-4pm

All are welcome to join this vibrant community for worship, music (voice and bell choirs), mission (local, national and international), and fellowship. Call the church ofﬁce or visit our website for current information on chuch activities. SPC is a More Light Presbyterian Church and part of the Covenant Nework of Presbyterians working toward a church as generous and just as God’s grace.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

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

Rev. Margaret H. Allen (minister@uufsb.org)

Religious Education at UUFSB: Unitarian Universalism accepts wisdom from many sources and offers non-dogmatic religious education for children from 3-18 to foster ethical and spiritual development and knowledge of world religions. Classes Sunday morning at 10:30 am. Childcare for little ones under three. Senior High Youth Group meetings Sunday evenings. Registration is ongoing. For more information: dre@uufsb.org. • Adult and Children’s Choirs • Labyrinth Walks, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Grounds & Sounds Café

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF HUNTINGTON

109 Brown’s Road, Huntington, NY 11743 631–427–9547 www.uufh.org

Rev. G. Jude Geiger,

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

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

Rev. Saba Mchunguzi

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

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SBU

May 28-June 3, 2015

SPORTSWEEK STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Tomorrow is Friday — wear red on campus!

THE QUOTE

‘We always preach answering back and we did that tonight.’ — MATT SENK Photos from SBU

Above, the Stony Brook baseball team poses for a team photo after winning the America East Conference Tournament title. Below, Cameron Stone tosses a pitch from the mound.

Baseball captures AE title

Seawolves score 11 runs in second inning, erasing 7-0 deficit to earn fifth title

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Overcoming adversity has been something the 2015 Stony Brook baseball team has gotten used to all season and Saturday afternoon’s 16-11 victory over No. 2 seed University of Maryland, Baltimore County to earn the America East Conference Tournament title was no diﬀerent. The Seawolves trailed 7-0 after the first inning at LeLacheur Park and bounced right back to post a tournament record 11 runs in the top of the second inning and held on to earn the league’s automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament. “This is an unbelievable feeling,” Stony Brook head coach Matt Senk said. “I could not be more proud of these young men, my coaches, the athletic department that we are a part of, and our university.” After UMBC (34-20) scored seven runs in the bottom of the first inning, the Seawolves (34-14-1) rebounded with 11 runs in the top of the second inning, which broke the record for runs in an inning in an America East Conference tournament game, to take the lead for good. Stony Brook sent 15 batters to the plate, recorded five hits and walked six times. Freshman designated hitter Malcolm Nachmanoﬀ collected a pair of RBI singles in the inning. “We always talk about answering back when we get down early and never in my wildest imagination did I ever think we would come back with 11 runs,” Senk

said. “We always preach answering back and we did that tonight.” Stony Brook earned its fift h America East Conference title and first since 2012. Sophomore right-handed pitcher Cameron Stone was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player and was named to the All-Tournament team. Stone recorded saves in the first two Stony Brook wins and pitched 4.1 scoreless innings in three appearances in the tournament. He pitched a perfect 1.2 innings on Saturday to extend his scoreless innings streak to 24 inning, and hasn’t allowed a run since his first appearance of the season. Joining Stone on the All-Tournament team was sophomore left-handed pitcher Daniel Zamora, senior second baseman Robert Chavarria and freshman third baseman Bobby Honeyman. Senior catcher Cole Peragine has now started all 222 games in his Stony Brook career after Saturday, which ranks him second in the career record book at Stony Brook. He is now four starts away from the top spot of 226. Peragine also walked twice on Saturday for this 119th career base on balls, the second most in Stony Brook history. With his RBI single up the middle in the fourth inning, sophomore first baseman Casey Baker extended his hitting streak to 18 games. He finished the game with three hits and was 37-76 (.486) dur-

ing those 18 games, including 11 multihit games and eight three-hit games. Sophomore shortstop Jeremy Giles walked six times on Saturday, breaking the record for walks in an America East Conference tournament game. Junior right-handed pitcher Tim Knesnik pitched four innings in relief to pick up his fourth victory of the season. He allowed three runs on six hits and struck out two. Stony Brook will await the NCAA Tournament selection show that will air live on ESPNU at Noon on Monday. The Seawolves will represent the America East as an automatic qualifier.

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Rooney, Rogers named USILA All-Americans Senior Mike Rooney and junior Challen Rogers of the Stony Brook men’s lacrosse team were named United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association AllAmericans. Rooney is a third-team selection, while Rogers earned an honorable mention.

Rooney, a midfielder, posted one of the greatest seasons in Stony Brook history, with school records of 63 assists and 111 points. The first team All-America East selection also scored 48 goals, a seasonhigh, recording more points in 2015 than in 2013 and 2014 combined. After totaling nine points in the first three games, Rooney recorded eight points off a goal and seven assists in a win over Fairfield University. Over a seven-game span, he accumulated 54 points and finished the season by averaging more than six points per game. Rooney had nine games with at least seven points, including a career-high 11 at the University of Vermont. He owns school records for career assists with 121 and career points with 253. Rogers, also a midfielder, is one of only two players in school history with 100 goals and 100 assists. He produced another 50-point season with a careerhigh 30 goals and 23 assists. He tallied four hat tricks and three points in 12 of 18 games. In conference games, Rogers averaged more than three points per game and scored a career-high five goals at the University of Vermont.

Speakman qualifies for NCAA Regional Senior Eric Speakman from the Stony Brook men’s track and field team has earned a spot in the NCAA East Regional for the second time in his career, accomplishing the same feat as a freshman in 2012. “Eric’s focus has been on this meet all season and he enters the meet healthy and fit,” Stony Brook head coach Andy Ronan said. “Each round is going to be difficult to advance from, but I feel if he races smart tactically, he has a very good chance of moving on to the second round. It is not unrealistic to think that he could move on to Oregon from the second round.” Freshmen Courtney Warden and Kaylyn Gordon just missed out on joining Speakman as qualifiers. Warden missed by .07 of a second in the 100-meter hurdles and Gordon by .05 of a meter in the triple jump. “While it is disappointing that Courtney and Kaylyn missed out on regionals, I feel it should not take away from the great freshman year that both had,” the head coach said. “They should be proud of their efforts. Their future is very bright.” The regional will be held at North Florida University in Jacksonville, Fla. from today until Saturday. Speakman will compete in the first round today, with the top 24 finishers advancing to the second round on Saturday. His

Rogers is 51 points away from becoming the fifth player in school history to reach 200 career points. Rooney was also named to the 2015 USILA North/South All-Star Game, which was played on Friday at Cabrini College. He was the 20th Stony Brook player to be named to the game. A two-time All-Conference selection, Rooney is America East’s single-season record holder in assists, with 34, and points, with 51, during conference play. Rooney and Rogers are the 11th and 12th players to earn USILA All-America honors. File photos from SBU

Challen Rogers, left, and Mike Rooney, right, were named All-Americans by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association.

Parenty named America East Player of the Year Seawolves nab 11 other postseason conference honors Stony Brook baseball’s junior left fielder Jack Parenty was named the America East Player of the Year after putting together a stellar regular season. The Seawolves also landed a league-best six players on the first team, which is voted on by the league’s seven head coaches. Parenty led the America East in batting average (.370), slugging percentage (.549), hits (68), RBIs (45), triples (7) and total bases (101), and started all 46 games in left field for the Seawolves. Joining Parenty on the first team

File photo from SBU

Eric Speakman qualified for the NCAA East Regional for the second time in his career.

1,500 time of 3 minutes, 44.64 seconds is ranked 28th in the field of 48. From the second round, 12 competitors will advance to compete at the University of Oregon from June 10-13 in the NCAA Championships. Speakman’s participation will represent the 13th consecutive year that the Stony Brook track and field program has sent a participant to the NCAA regional meet.

File photo from SBU

Jack Parenty, a junior left fielder, was named America East Player of the Year.

All-Conference are starting pitchers junior Tyler Honahan and sophomore Daniel Zamora, senior catcher Cole Peragine, senior second baseman Rob Chavarria and sophomore outfielder Toby Handley. Honahan and Peragine joined Parenty as unanimous selections. Honahan posted a 7-3 record with a 3.90 ERA in 13 starts, while Zamora was 6-2 with a 3.39 ERA in 11 starts. Peragine hit .302 in 46 games, with a league best .452 on-base percentage. Chavarria batted .304 in 45 games and had a .990 fielding percentage. Handley hit .327, the second highest average among the Seawolves with 11 extrabase hits. Sophomore infielder Casey Baker received second team honors as a utility player. Baker hit .317 in 45 games, with 16 extra-base hits, including a team-best three home runs. Freshmen Andruw Gazzola, Bobby Honeyman and Teddy Rodliff earned spots on the All-Rookie team. Gazzola was a unanimous selection after completing his first collegiate season with a .306 batting average. Honeyman hit .250 in 40 games as a utility player, while Rodliff posted a 1.99 ERA in 17 appearances in relief and collected one win and four saves. Junior Johnny Caputo and Peragine were named to the America East AllAcademic team. Caputo owns a 3.66 GPA as a business major and Peragine has a 3.34 GPA in health science. Stony Brook opens the America East Conference tournament as the No. 1 seed this week. The Seawolves square off with No. 4 seed Hartford University at 1 p.m. today at LeLacheur Park in Lowell, Mass.

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Kids Calendar Guide Learn where they were all winter, what triggers their return and who depends on them for survival. $8, $4 Seatuck and SPLIA members. For more information, call 581-6908. night of the frogs Connetquot River State Park Preserve, 3525 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale will present a family adventure program for ages 5 and up titled Night of the Frogs on May 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Learn all about frogs and then venture into the preserve to enjoy the sounds of the various frogs that call Connetquot home. $3. Advance registration required by calling 581-1072.

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build-a-boat WorkshoP Be a shipbuilder at the Whaling Museum, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on May 30. Drop in anytime between 1 and 4 p.m. and build a watercraft model out of wood. All materials provided to imagine, design and create! For all ages. $10. Call 367-3418 for more information.

WaterWheels at Work! The Maritime Explorium, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will present a drop-in program titled Waterwheels at Work! from May 29 to 31 from 1 to 5 p.m. Use simple machines to design and construct a working waterwheel. $5. For more information, call 331-3277 or visit www. maritimeexplorium.org.

tadPole exPedition Dig into the world of frogs at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown on May 31 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Discover some fun facts with hands-on activities including a pond scoop. For ages 5 and up. $3. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

sensational straWberries Join the staff at Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, Setauket for a hike up to the strawberry field on May 30 from 10 a.m. to noon. Pick ripe fruit and make delicious goodies to eat, take home and enjoy. Help transform strawberries into jam, ice cream, cupcakes and more. $40. For more information or to RSVP, call 689-8172 or visit www.bennersfarm.com. royal tea Party The CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present a Royal Tea Party on May 30 at 2 p.m. Meet some of your favorite princesses, learn princess etiquette and take part in a sing-a-long. $20. For more information, call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com. scavenger hunt Nissequogue River State Park, 799 St. Johnland Road, Kings Park will host a scavenger hunt on May 30 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Nature hides things in plain sight every day. Use your five senses and a keen eye to find the items on the list. For ages 5 and up. $3. Advance registration required by calling 581-1072. smithtoWn at Play The Smithtown Library, 1 N. Country Road, Smithtown will present a children’s program titled Smithtown at Play — Historic Children’s Games and Toys on May 30 from 10 a.m. to noon. Come and play classic games such as hoop rolling, duck, duck, goose and hopscotch or play with paper dolls, tops and teddy bears. For ages 5 to 12 years. Held outside, weather permitting. Rain date is June 13. Free and open to all but registration required by calling 360-2480 or visit www.smithlib.org. sPy saturday! Come down to the Long Island Science Center, 11 W. Main St., Riverhead for a drop-in program titled Spy Saturday! on May 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Have fun learning about different spy techniques. $5. For more information, call 208-8000 or visit www.lisciencecenter.org. sPring WildfloWers Seatuck Environmental Association will present a program titled Spring Wildflowers at the historic Sherwood Jayne Farm, 55 Old Post Road, Setauket on May 30 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Explore the blooming wildflowers of spring.

nature’s harmony Connetquot River State Park Preserve, 3525 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale will present a program for ages 5 and up titled Nature’s Harmony on May 31 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The same way music needs rhythm, tempo and beats, nature needs producers, consumers and decomposers to sync in “harmony.” Discover how everything around us is connected. $3. Advance registration required by calling 581-1072. hands on history The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will present a program for grades 1 to 4 titled Hands on History on June 4 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Make the past come alive through activities and objects. Visit a different gallery each month and explore history. $10, $8 members. Preregistration required by calling 751-0066, ext. 212. floWer PoWer Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will present a Tiny Tots program titled Flower Power on June 4 from 10 to 11 a.m. For ages 3 to 5 years old. $3. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

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OPEN HOUSE Saturday, May 30, 2015 10am - 12pm

CAMP HARBOR

Explore. Discover. Create.

It’s the summer to create..... New friendships, lasting traditions, and lifelong memories. Come to the Open House to see for yourself, or call the camp office at 631-584-5555 for more information.

‘Puss in boots’ Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present “Puss in Boots,” the hilarious story of a boy and his clever feline, on May 30, June 6 and June 13 at 11 a.m., and May 31 at 3 p.m. All seats are $10. For more information, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. ‘aida’ Productions Over the Rainbow Performing Arts will present its spring 2015 production of Elton John and Tim Rice’s “Aida” at Paul J. Gelinas Junior High School, 25 Mud Road, Setauket on June 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 each. For more information, call 696-6817. ‘cinderella’ The CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present “Cinderella” from June 27 to July 18. Tickets are $12. For more information, call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com.

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

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turtle Walk Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown will present its annual box turtle scavenger hunt and count on May 30 and 31 from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet their resident Eastern box turtle along with other types of turtles and create a turtle craft to take home. $7, $6 scouts. For more information, call 979-6344.

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ArtVentures Summer Program is designed to encourage students to be inventive, creative and imaginative. Our workshops and classes will be taught by local practicing artists and certified art teachers. Children will discover and explore a variety of media including sculpture, printmaking, painting, drawing and movement. Suitable for ages Ages 5–11. Program runs from July 6th – July 24th, Mon - Fri, 9am – 3pm. Students can sign up for one week at a time, or all three weeks. Contact Gallery North to reserve your space now.

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Harbor cherishes childhood, cultivates wonder and inspires confident learners and leaders. Harbor Country Day School is a child-centered, independent school with an integrated curriculum that focuses on whole-child learning. Camp Harbor offers a balance of summer fun and educational opportunities with exciting new programs for 2015. Serving students from pre-school, 3’s, 4’s to grade 8. For more information or a tour, please call 631.584.5555.

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Camp Setauket; Over 26 years, creating memorable summer camp experiences. General, Sports and Theatre Arts camps, ages 3-12. C.I.T program ages 13-15. Game Set Match Tennis Academy Camp ages 4-18 for all skill levels. Our unique camps offer indoor and outdoor pools, fields and tennis courts. Flexible scheduling.

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Musical Theatre Factory! Ages 9 - 17 Monday -Thursday, July 6 through Aug. 3 or 4. Students work with a professional director, musical director, and choreographer to produce fully staged performances of “Oklahoma” (Getting to Know You) on August 3 or “Godspell Jr.” on August 4. Dramatic Academy: 10 acting classes. Creative Dramatics, Pre–Teen Workshop, Teen Workshop, Advanced Teen Workshop Class sizes limited. Call 631–928–9202.

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kids times ‘The best mom ever!’ By Collin Klarman Age 8, Coram

My mom helps me with spelling and homework. She also gets me wrestling toys — a lot of them. The she plays with me and my wrestling toys. One time we went go karting. I went by myself on one go kart. Then I bumped into her. It was fun. Sometimes we make cookies and watch TV while they are baking. We like chocolate chip cookies. For my birthday we got a cake! My mom also bought me clothes, candy, pizza and drinks. When I’m sick she makes me soup, lets me drink soda and lets me play with my toys. At night she tucks me in and makes me feel good. She also brings me to see my grandma. My mom is a really really good mom because she lets me do a lot of stuff. She is the best mom in the world! Photos by Heidi sutton

Enjoying the Three Village Memorial Day Parade in Setauket on May 25.

‘I love my mom’ By Ellie Hamilton Age 7, South Setauket

My mom lets me eat what I want to eat. My mom lets me bake with her. I like to talk to her and sleep with her. She cleans for me. She gives me ice cream. She checks my homework. I like gardening with her. We plant flowers and carrots. She lets me do what I want. I love my mommy.

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By Ryan Pryor Age 7, South Setauket My mom is the very best mom. She gives me big kisses when I get home from school. My mom is a great dancer because she goes to dance with my dad. They do all sorts of dances. My mom also takes me to baseball. She takes me on Fridays and Saturdays and she watches me on the field. My mom sometimes helps me with homework. My mom takes me to birthday parties and I have fun. Also my mom is a great cook. She makes me mac & cheese, hot dogs and other sorts of food. My mom loves me so much and I love her!

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SHARING THE BEST IDEAS IN MEDICINE FOR KIDS

What Parents Need to Know About Fetal Echocardiography If your doctor refers you for a fetal echocardiogram for a suspected heart problem with your baby, there are three things you need to know: that congenital heart problems are very rare, occurring in just eight of 1,000 babies; that even if a heart condition is detected, your baby is safe; and because of advances in medical and surgical technology, the majority of heart problems identified in utero can be treated effectively after birth (or later in the child’s life). Drs. James Nielsen and Laurie Panesar explain more about how fetal echocardiography works and why it is an important tool for early detection of potential heart issues.

When would I need fetal echocardiography? Most often, an obstetrician (OB) determines whether a fetal echocardiogram is needed. Common reasons for referral include: the presence of a suspected heart problem detected during a routine OB ultrasound, maternal diabetes, abnormal first trimester screening suggesting the possibility of a genetic syndrome in the baby, a history of structural heart disease in a close relative such as a parent or sibling, twin pregnancy and maternal autoimmune disease such as lupus or Sjogren’s Syndrome.

What does the test entail? Is it safe for me and my baby? A fetal echocardiogram is a very safe, noninvasive test that uses ultrasound technology to zoom in on the baby’s heart through the

OUR EXPERTS ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS

James Nielsen, MD

Laurie Panesar, MD

Division Chief, Pediatric Cardiology, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

Director, Pediatric and Fetal Echocardiography, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

mom’s belly and the chest of the fetus. It is performed on an outpatient basis and takes anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour. At Stony Brook Children’s, every patient meets with a pediatric cardiologist to discuss the results immediately following the test. If a problem is uncovered, our team will spend as much time as necessary with you answering your questions, putting the results in perspective and connecting you to any other experts you might need.

We limit the “wait time” for appointments by offering same-day (and even after-hours) appointments. Our clinical team meets with each patient to review the results immediately, taking whatever amount of time is needed to answer the family’s questions. Since we specialize in pediatric heart problems, we have the experience and expertise to answer these questions in detail. Our consultations are held in a comfortable and family-like setting, aiming to minimize anxiety.

What else does Stony Brook Children’s offer?

In addition, because we are a children’s hospital and an academic medical center, we have more than 30 pediatric specialists who can come onto the child’s team, if needed. Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and maternal-fetal medicine program for high-risk mothers and babies ensure the availability of advanced care at delivery and beyond. This combination of highlevel specialties means mothers and babies can get the appropriate care close to home with no need to travel out of Suffolk County.

The Pediatric and Fetal Echocardiography Laboratory at Stony Brook Children’s is equipped with the most specialized fetal cardiac ultrasound equipment available today. We are accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), the most rigorous accrediting body in the country. What distinguishes our group further, however, is the expertise of our physicians and the approach we take with families. It is important to understand that the performance and interpretation of a fetal echocardiogram is dependent on the quality of the imaging and experience of the interpreting physician. The baby’s heart may only be 2 cm in size, with a very thin valve structure. It takes time, experience and diligence to make an accurate diagnosis, especially to identify subtle abnormalities. Our doctors have performed 750 fetal echocardiograms in the past four years, and more than 2,500 during their careers. In medicine, high volumes are associated with high quality. The more we see, the more we know what to look for — making it easier to determine what is normal and what is not. We strive to provide the highest level of compassion and support during our fetal consultations.

Fetal Echocardiography at Stony Brook Children’s • Same-day appointments and results • Latest technology, expert care, highly specialized pediatric cardiology imaging team • Family-centered environment • Conveniently located at 4 Technology Drive in East Setauket — easy access, free parking • Accredited for pediatric and fetal echocardiography by the IAC For more information about Stony Brook Children’s, call (631) 444-KIDS.

If you are curious about a certain medical topic and would like to learn what an expert thinks about it, let us know. Although we cannot offer individual medical advice in this column, we’d be happy to choose our next topic from among your suggestions. Email us at MedicalExperts@stonybrookmedicine.edu or write to: Medical Experts at Stony Brook, 188 Belle Mead Road, East Setauket, NY 11733-9228. If you need a physician, call HealthConnect® at (631) 444-4000. All health and health-related information contained in this article is intended to be general and/or educational in nature and should not be used as a substitute for a visit with a healthcare professional for help, diagnosis, guidance and treatment. The information is intended to offer only general information for individuals to discuss with their healthcare provider. It is not intended to constitute a medical diagnosis or treatment or endorsement of any particular test, treatment, procedure, service, etc. Reliance on information provided is at the user’s risk. Your healthcare provider should be consulted regarding matters concerning the medical condition, treatment, and needs of you and your family. Stony Brook University/SUNY is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. 15021103H

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