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ask the veterinarian

Wild Mushrooms:

A hazard to your dog’s health

By Matthew Kearns, DVM

Initial treatment involves hospitalization for decontamination and supportive After a hot, dry August, we’re start- care. In severe cases it is recommended to ing to get some late summer/early fall lavage (or pump) the stomach in conjuncrain, and the rain brings the mushrooms. tion with activated charcoal (to prevent Some wild mushrooms are edible (and further absorption) and IV fluids.

When I still worked emergency full time quite tasty); however, some can be downright toxic. Both classes of wild mush- and we had a known or suspect mushroom rooms grow right in our backyards and toxicity, as long as we were able to control the vomiting, administer activated charflourish at this time of year. coal and support with Names like toadIV fluids, the patients stool, death cap and were discharged withdestroying angel make out any long-term me want to make sure damage.

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Unfortunately, mushroom exposure? dogs don’t consult the Mushrooms are fungi “Field Guide to North and grow better unAmerican Mushrooms” der certain conditions. before choosing which Some mushrooms reto eat and which to quire low amounts of leave alone. light, but many do not.

The most common All mushrooms need toxic genera of musha lot of moisture and rooms are Amanita, decaying plant mateGalerina and Lepiota. rial. Therefore, making These genera carry a sure there is adequate specific toxin called Unfortunately, dogs drainage and removcyclopeptides. Cycloing any leaves, branchdon’t consult the ‘Field peptides interfere with es and other debris the nucleic acids RNA Guide to North American on a regular basis can and DNA transcriptase, Mushrooms’ before reduce the amount of and these compounds mushrooms grown. are integral for cell choosing which to eat and Also, reduce wareplication. Therefore, which to leave alone. tering (if you water cyclopeptides affect orregularly) to portions gan systems that have of your lawn prone a large cell turnover (the GI system, liver and a portion of the to mushrooms. If you see mushrooms, kidneys). Other toxic mushrooms can affect remove them immediately at the base to the central nervous system, but they are not prevent the aeration of spores. Then use a sharp shovel in an “up and away” fashion as common in this part of the country.

The initial symptoms usually start with- to remove the soil. If you can’t do that, use in 6 to 12 hours of exposure and affect a garden rake or hoe to aerate that area the gastrointestinal tract, causing serious and provide better drainage.

If you know that your dog has eaten vomiting and diarrhea. The diarrhea many times becomes bloody, but dehydration mushrooms, bring him or her to your vetsecondary to vomiting and diarrhea is a erinarian immediately and follow their bigger concern than blood in the stool. If instructions. If your vet recommends hosuntreated, the dehydration alone can lead pitalization, IV fluids, inducing emesis (vomiting) and activated charcoal, then folto shock and organ dysfunction.

If the patient recovers from the initial GI low their instructions. Although it may be a signs, they can still develop liver and kidney little more expensive, it is better to be more dysfunction. If the exposure is small (this de- aggressive early than to play catchup later. pends not only on the amount of mushrooms Also, treat your yard. Remember, “An ounce eaten but also the size/weight of the dog), of prevention ...” the patient can make a complete recovery Dr. Kearns practices veterinary medicine over a period of weeks to months. However, if the exposure is large, this can lead to com- from his Port Jefferson office and is pictured with his son Matthew and his dog Jasmine. plete liver or kidney failure.

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Photos by Rebecca Anzel

Abby Wambach signs copies of her new books and greets fans at the Book Revue on Sept. 12.

Paying it forward Soccer star Abby Wambach, who played forward on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, visited the Book Revue in Huntington on Monday night to meet fans and sign copies of her new books, “Forward: A Memoir” and “Forward: My Story Young Readers’ Edition.”

The 36-year-old is a two-time Olympic gold medalist who, with 184 career goals, holds the world

record for international goals for both male and female athletes. She retired from the sport on Oct. 27, 2015, the day President Barack Obama honored her team for winning the FIFA World Cup that year.

About 500 people lined up to meet the player Obama called “an inspiration” with a “not-so-quiet dominance.” Many in attendance were young female soccer players who came wearing their team jerseys and asked Wambach for a high five.

— REBECCA ANZEL

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Photo by Bob Benner

Just Jammin’ Musicians from the 5th annual Fiddle & Folk Festival held last Sunday at Benner’s Farm took part in an All Star Jam session at the end of the day.

Photo by Heidi Sutton

The Hercules figurehead from the USS Ohio in Stony Brook

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The heroes of Greek and Roman legends are long gone, but they are still an echo in our collective mythic memories.

Hercules was the Roman name of the greatest hero of Greek mythology — Heracles. Like most authentic heroes, Hercules had a god as one of his parents, being the son of the supreme deity Zeus and the mortal Alcmene. Zeus’ queen Hera was jealous of Hercules and was determined to make trouble for him by making him lose his mind. In a confused and angry state, he killed his own wife and children.

The story goes that when he awoke from his “temporary insanity,” Hercules was shocked and upset by what he’d done. He prayed to the god Apollo, also a son of Zeus. As part of his punishment, Hercules had to perform 12 labors including slaying the Nemean lion — feats so difficult that they seemed impossible. Fortunately, Hercules had the help of some sympathetic deities. By the end of these labors, Hercules was, without a doubt, Greece’s greatest hero.

His struggles made him the perfect embodiment of an idea the Greeks called pathos, the experience of virtuous struggle and suffering that would lead to fame and, in Hercules’ case, immortality.

There have been many reincarnations of Hercules. To name just a few: Agatha Christie’s detective Hercule Poirot; the 1997 animated Disney movie “Hercules”; the TV show “Hercules,” which ran from 1995 to 1999; and a 1970 B film “Hercules in New York.” There is even an adjective, herculean, that embodies all the positive aspects of this hero.

But before all these, there was the 19th-century figurehead Hercules of the USS Ohio. Built between 1817 and 1820, she was the first ship built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

The Ohio served in the Mediterranean, sailed the Pacific and landed troops on the shores of Vera Cruz during the war with Mexico in 1847. By 1884 the Ohio was decommissioned, sold for scrap and moored in Greenport. She broke free of her mooring during a storm and sunk a short distance off shore. Resting in a mere 20 feet of water, part of the ship was above sea level. The exposed parts of the Ohio were burned and the rest abandoned. Luckily this piece of folk art was stripped off the ship before her end.

The figurehead of Hercules, wrapped in the skin of the Nemean lion, was carved out of a single piece of cedar at a cost $1,500. At one point it was sold for a mere $10 at an auction. It was again sold for $15 by the then owner of the Canoe Place Inn in Hampton Bays where it remained for decades. Eventually the figurehead was acquired by Ward Melville in 1954 who deeded it to The Ward Melville Heritage Organization for preservation.

As if this isn’t already an amazing enough piece of history, the pavilion also has a whaleboat used on Charles Hall’s final arctic expedition. The Hercules Pavilion is located along Main Street in Stony Brook Village, across from the Village Green, near the anchor of the USS Ohio. For more information, call 631-751-2244 or visit www.wmho.org.

— ERNESTINE FRANCO

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James Maddock comes to the LIM on Sept. 18.

Photo by Mary Ellen Matthews

Americana and folk The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will welcome singer/songwriter James Maddock on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. as part of the museum’s Sunday Street Series. DJ Vin Scelsa has said “Maddock’s talent has a timeless quality he shares with the great songwriters. His music touches the soul.” His live performances show Maddock to be one of the most engaging and exciting artists on the acoustic music scene. Chris J. Connolly will open the show. Advance sale tickets at $25 at www.sundaystreet.org through Sept, 16 with remaining tickets at the door, if available, for $30.

The Sunday Street Series takes place in the Gillespie Room located in the Carriage Museum. The Sunday Street Series is a not-for-profit series sponsored by the collaboration of WUSB-FM, The Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council and The Long Island Museum. For more information, visit www.sundaystreet.org or call 631-632-1093.

Sterling Hayden and Peter Sellars in a scene from ‘Dr. Strangelove’

Photo courtesy of Fathom Events

What is it about war?

Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Sony Pictures Entertainment invite you to scheme on the big screen when the Stanley Kubrick classic “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb” (1964) bursts into cinemas nationwide for a special two-day event on Sunday, Sept. 18 and Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m.

Local theaters include Island 16 Cinema de Lux in Holtsville, Farmingdale Multiplex and AMC Loews Stony Brook 17. Tickets may be purchased online at www.fathomevents.com or at the box office.

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Tea and Tranquility

Clearing your head:

Simple techniques to improve your brain health The brain is the most important and complex organ, yet what we know about the brain is inverse to its prominence. In other words, our knowledge only scratches the surface. While other organs can be transplanted readily, it is the one organ that can’t, at least not yet.

The brain also has something called the blood-brain barrier.

This is an added layer of small, densely packed cells, or capillaries, that filter what substances from the blood they allow to pass through from the rest of the body (1). This is good, since it protects the brain from foreign David substances; however, Dunaief, M.D. on the downside, it also makes it harder to treat, because many drugs and procedures have difficulty penetrating the blood-brain barrier.

Unfortunately, there are many things that negatively impact the brain, including certain drugs, head injuries and lifestyle choices. There are also numerous disorders and diseases that affect the brain, including neurological (dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke), infectious (meningitis), rheumatologic (lupus and rheumatoid arthritis), cancer (primary and secondary tumors), psychiatric mood disorders (depression, anxiety, schizophrenia), diabetes and heart disease.

These varied diseases tend to have three signs and symptoms in common: they either cause an alteration in mental status — cognitive decline, weakness or change in mood – or a combination of these.

Probably our greatest fear regarding the brain is cognitive decline. We have to ask ourselves if we are predestined to this decline, either because of the aging process alone or because of a family history, or if there is a third option, a way to alter this course. Dementia, whether mild or fullblown Alzheimer’s, is cruel; it robs us of functioning. We should be concerned about Alzheimer’s because 5.2 million Americans have the disease, and it is on the rise, especially since the population is aging (2).

Fortunately, there are several studies that show we may be able to choose the third option and prevent cognitive decline by altering modifiable risk factors. They involve rather simple lifestyle changes: sleep, exercise and possibly omega-3s. Let’s look at the evidence.

The impact of clutter The lack of control over our mental capabilities as we age is what frightens us the most since we see friends, colleagues and relatives negatively affected by it. Those who are in their 20s seem to be much sharper and quicker. But are they really?

In a recent study, German researchers found that educated older people tend to have a larger mental database of words and phrases to pull from since they have been around longer and have more experience (3).

When this is factored into the equation, the difference in terms of age-related cognitive decline becomes negligible.

This study involved data mining and creating simulations. It showed that mental slowing may be at least partially related to the amount of clutter or data that we accumulate over the years. The more you know, the harder it becomes to come up with a simple answer to something. We may need a reboot just like a computer. This may be possible through sleep and exercise and omega-3s.

Sleep

I have heard people argue that sleep gets in the way of life. Why should we have to dedicate 33 percent of our lives to sleep?

There are several good reasons. One involves clearing the mind, and another involves improving our economic outlook.

For the former, a study shows that sleep may help the brain remove waste, such as those all-too-dangerous beta-amyloid plaques (4). When we have excessive plaque buildup in the brain, it may be a sign of Alzheimer’s. This study was done in mice. When mice were sleeping, the interstitial space (the space between brain gyri, or structures) would increase by as much as 60 percent.

This allowed the lymphatic system, with its cerebrospinal fluid, to clear out plaques, toxins and other waste that had developed during waking hours. With the enlargement of the interstitial space during sleep, waste removal was quicker and more thorough because cerebrospinal fluid could reach much further into the spaces. When the mice were anesthetized, a similar effect was seen as with sleeping.

In a published follow-up study, the authors found that sleep position had an impact on glymphatic transport in rodents. Sleeping in a lateral position, or on their sides, was more effective at clearing waste than prone or supine positions. Of course, the authors note that for rodents a prone position is similar to their awake positions. It would be most like a human sleeping while sitting upright (5).

In another study, done in Australia, results showed that sleep deprivation may have been responsible for an almost 1 percent decline in gross domestic product for the country (6). The reason is obvious: People are not as productive at work when they don’t get enough sleep. Their attitude tends to be more irritable, and concentration may be affected. We may be able to turn on and off sleepiness on an acute, or short-term, basis, depending on the environment, but it’s not as if we can do this continually.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of 4 percent of Americans report having fallen asleep in the past month behind the wheel of a car (7). I hope this hammers home the importance of sleep.

Exercise

How can I exercise, when I can’t even get enough sleep? Well there is a study that just may inspire you to exercise.

In the study, which involved rats, those that were not allowed to exercise were found to have rewired neurons in the area of their medulla, the part of the brain involved in breathing and other involuntary activities.

There was more sympathetic (excitatory) stimulus that could lead to increased risk of heart disease (8). In those rats that were allowed to exercise regularly, there was no unusual wiring, and sympathetic stimuli remained constant. This may imply that being sedentary has negative effects on both the brain and the heart.

This is intriguing since we used to think that our brain’s plasticity, or ability to grow and connect neurons, was finite and stopped after adolescence. This study’s implication is that a lack of exercise causes unwanted new connections. Of course, these results were done in rats and need to be studied in humans before we can make any definitive suggestions.

Omega-3 fatty acids In the Women’s Health Initiative Memory Study of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study, results showed that those postmenopausal women who were in the highest quartile of omega-3 fatty acids had significantly greater brain volume and hippocampal volume than those in the lowest quartile (9). The hippocampus is involved in memory and cognitive function.

Specifically, the researchers looked at the level of omega-3 fatty acids, called eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in red blood cell membranes. The source of the omega-3 fatty acids could either have been from fish or supplementation. This was not delineated. The researchers suggest eating fish high in these substances, such as salmon and sardines, since it may not even be the omega-3s that are playing a role but some other substances in the fish.

It’s never too late to improve brain function. You can still be sharp at a ripe old age. Although we have a lot to learn about the functioning of the brain, we know that there are relatively simple ways we can positively influence it.

We should dedicate 33 percent of our lives to sleep to improve brain health.

References:

(1) medicinenet.com. (2) alz.org. (3) Top Cogn Sci. 2014 Jan.;6:5-42. (4) Science. 2013 Oct. 18;342:373-377. (5) J Neurosci. 2015 Aug 5;35(31):11034-11044. (6) Sleep. 2006 Mar.;29:299-305. (7) cdc.gov.

(8)J Comp Neurol. 2014 Feb. 15;522:499513. (9) Neurology. 2014;82:435-442.

Dr. Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management.

St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church, 4 Woodville Road, Shoreham invite the community to join the members of its choir for a social gathering on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 3 to 4 p.m.

Explore ways to manage the physical effects of stress while sampling delicious teas and chocolate while enjoying fellowship with friends and neighbors. Donation is $20 per person. For more information, call 631744-7730.

Community Wellness Week Made To Move Tennis & Wellness, 5 South Jersey Ave, Stony Brook will host a Community Wellness Week from Sept. 26 to Oct. 2 providing the opportunity for the community to experience free programs. Offering a full range of tennis instruction, tennis leagues, personal training, fitness classes, yoga, nutrition classes and more, Made to Move is committed to improving the lives of those in the community.

Along with the week-long free offerings, on Saturday, Oct. 1, Made To Move will host adoptable pets from Last Chance Animal Rescue, a pop-up farm stand with produce from Ann Marie’s, free yoga classes, a special needs Zumba class for children, free chair massages from North Shore Therapeutic and nutritional workshops. For more information, visit www.madetomovewellness.com.

Cast call Mt. Sinai Congregational, United Church of Christ, 233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai is seeking to cast a young boy, age 9 to 12, to play the part of Amahl in its December production of the opera “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” It is not necessary to be able to read music, but it is necessary to like to sing and still have an unchanged voice. For an audition by appointment, contact Mr. Moravek at 912-704-0808 or email masqued88@optimum.net.

Class reunions Walt Whitman High School Class of 1986 will hold its 30th reunion on Sept. 17 at Melville Marriott Long Island, 1350 Walt Whitman Road, Melville from 6 to 11 p.m. Cost is $120 and includes a cocktail reception, dinner buffet, music and group picture. Cash bar. For information and tickets please contact Ron at rseifire@optonline.net or Trina at Lydon5@outlook.com.

ELVHS — Port Jefferson Class of 1981 will hold its 35th reunion on Oct. 8 at The Meadow Club on Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station from 6 to 10 p.m. Cost is $50 and includes an open bar, dinner buffet, door prizes and music. OPEN TO ALL GRADES. Find them on Facebook at ELVHS Class of 81 35th Reunion.

Checks can be mailed to 15 Rose Ct., Calverton NY 11933. Questions? Call Joan at 631-473-3689.

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This week in hisTory Sept. 15

1620: Mayflower departs from Plymouth, England, with 102 pilgrims 1835: HMS Beagle and Charles Darwin reach Galapagos Islands 1904: Wilbur Wright makes his first airplane flight 1949: “Lone Ranger” premieres on ABC-TV 1963: Four children killed in bombing of a black Baptist church in Birmingham

Sept. 16

1630: Shawmut, a village in Massachusetts, changes its name to Boston 1782: Great Seal of the United States used for the first time 1862: Battle of Antietam, bloodiest day in Civil War (Sharpsburg, Maryland) 1928: Hurricane hits West Palm BeachLake Okeechobee, Florida; 3,000 die 1968: Richard Nixon appears on “Laugh-in”

Sept. 17

642: Arabs conquer Alexandria, library destroyed 1967: “Mission Impossible” premieres on CBS-TV 1978: Begin, Sadat and Carter sign Camp David Accord

Sept. 18

1851: New York Times starts publishing at 2 cents a copy 1973: West Germany and East Germany admitted to United Nations 1977: U.S. Voyager I takes first space photograph of Earth and Moon together

Throwback Thursday

— Compiled by ernestine FranCo

Sept. 19

1846: Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning elope 1893: New Zealand is first country to grant all its women the right to vote 1947: Jackie Robinson is named 1947 Rookie of Year 1970: “Mary Tyler Moore” show premieres 1981: Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel perform a reunion concert in Central Park

Sept. 20

1519: Ferdinand Magellan starts first successful circumnavigation of world 1881: Chester A. Arthur sworn in as 21st American president

Sept. 21

1776: Nathan Hale, spied on British for American rebels, arrested 1780: Benedict Arnold gives British Major Andre plans to West Point 1814: “Star Spangled Banner” published as a poem 1897: New York Sun runs famous “Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus,” editorial 1937: J. R. R. Tolkien, publishes “Hobbit” 1954: First nuclear submarine, USS Nautilus, commissioned 1957: “Perry Mason” with Raymond Burr premieres on CBS-TV 1996: John F. Kennedy Jr. marries Carolyn Bessette

Blast from the Past:

Photo courtesy of The WMHO

Where was this store in the 1940s and what is it today? email your answers to info@wmho. org. to see more wonderful vintage photographs like this, visit the Ward melville Heritage organization’s ongoing exhibit, it takes a team to build a Village, at the WmHo’s educational & Cultural Center, 97p main street, stony brook. For more information, call 631-751-2244.

Last week’s photo: this photo was taken in the early 1950s during a festival at the stony brook Village Center.

Photo courtesy of The WMHO

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‘Mussorgsky Montage’ by Len Sciacchitano

Mussorgsky’s music comes to life in East Setauket

By Kevin Redding

F ‘Children at Play’ by Linda Anderson

‘The Old Castle’ by Julie doczi

or the opening of its seventh season as the premiere classical music series on Long Island, Le Petit Salon de Musique will do something a little different and more ambitious than any of its previous events.

On Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m., not only will there be a grand presentation of a variety of classical compositions — performed by Carnegie Hall chamber pianist Alexandria Le — but also a gallery of local art that will serve as visual representation of the concert’s main piece: Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky’s stunning “Pictures at an Exhibition.”

The famous 10-movement suite was written in 1874 in response to the death of artist Viktor Hartmann, one of Mussorgsky’s dearest friends, and intended to be “evocative of a walk through an art exhibit.” Beginning with an artist reception on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. and continuing through Oct. 31, the community will be able to take that walk at Pictures at an Exhibition: Revisited at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Stony Brook.

Ed and Linda Mikell, the Commack residents behind the concert series, sought Linda Anderson to honor the whole Bruce S.g. Barrett theme of the piece doris diamond and with the help of Julie doczi exhibit curator Sylvia Susan dooley Kirk, 16 local artists Jan golden working in different Faye graber forms of media were Merrill Heit chosen to visually Kathee Kelson Sylvia Kirk represent and accomLily Klima pany the music.

Jerry Levy Linda, who is a foreric Lohse mer voice major and Frances Mcguire music teacher, had Keelin Murphy been a fan of this speLen Sciacchitano cific suite for a while when she discovered that Le would be performing it.

“It’s one of my favorite pieces,” she said, “and I just kept thinking ‘wouldn’t it be fabulous if we could enlist some local photographers and artists for this?’ and I immediately thought of Sylvia, who kind of curates our little gallery here when we have a show.

She knew so many photographers and we

The artists ‘Children in the Park’ by Sylvia Kirk

‘Hut on Fowl’s Legs’ by Keelin Murphy

Top photo from Ed Mikell, above photo by Kevin Redding

Left, some of the artwork featured in Pictures at an exhibition: Revisited to be held in conjunction with a classical piano performance by Alexandria Le, top photo; above, from left, coordinators Sylvia Kirk and Linda and ed Mikell. have a bunch of artists in the Fellowship so we met three times at my house, played the music, explained what the composer envisioned, and then people just went off and came back with their art.”

Kirk, whose own work will be included in the exhibition, rounded up a wide variety of artistic talent from the area, opening it up to anybody that did anything in any medium. Gallery visitors will see a quilt piece, a pastel piece, paintings, and a large focus on photography — which has lent itself especially well to the concepts within each movement.

“There are 16 artists and 23 pieces [overall], so some artists have two pieces,” said Kirk. “There’s three or four photo montages, two of them did digital art — they do all kinds of things digitally with their photographs — and many of us just took straight photos.”

According to Kirk, some of the artists have decided to donate their work to be sold. As is the case for the musicians, their proceeds will be split with the fellowship.

Some of the 10 movements include the dark and melancholy sounds of “The Gnome” and “The Old Castle,” more lighthearted scherzos like “The Ballet of Un-

hatched Chicks in their Shells,” and the triumphant “The Great Gate at Kiev.”

“Each movement has a picture associated with it,” said Ed. “I said to my wife that we should have a description or an explanation of what it is that the artists have addressed when they put their pieces together, a description of the events and what’s being interpreted.”

The Mikells, who launched the concert series in 2010 with Le as its first performer, want to continue giving those in attendance — performers and audiences alike — a great experience. “Everybody who comes out over the years have wonderful things to say,” said Ed. “They don’t really know or care what’s playing. They just know it’s going to be quality stuff.”

“People travel all the way into the city to hear this quality of music,” added Linda, “but it’s right here. You can walk right in the door, sit, and be 10 feet from the performers.”

Le Petit Salon de Musique, 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket will welcome Alexandria Le in concert on Oct. 16 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $20 adults ($15 online), $15 seniors ($10 online) and $5 for students.

For more information, call 751-0297 or visit www.lepetitsalon.org.

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However, you may be able to approach this from a different perspective. If you have THE FACTS: As part of their Medicaid evidence that your parents’ intent was that planning, over 10 years ago my parents trans- you receive a share of the proceeds from the ferred their house to my brother Joe. They sale of their house, and that they transferred did not put my name on the deed because I it to Joe alone because of your bankruptcy, had filed for bankruptcy. However, the under- you may be able to claim an interest in the standing was that at some point after their house under the theory of a constructive deaths, Joe would sell the house and give me trust. You would not be contesting the probate of Joe’s will but, instead, half of the net proceeds. trying to show that the transfer My parents died two years of the house to Joe was not an ago without ever applying for outright gift.

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We ‘shall not perish from the earth’ Perhaps our nation is still reeling in forgotten grief. Or maybe we’ve lost our national innocence and have given into the cynicism. Perhaps a decade of violence with no end has rendered us apathetic to the world at large, but I refuse to believe that is true or permanent. There will never be a clear path forward, but it must be clear that there is a path forward.

We do not have to agree with one another to show civility, we do not have to hate to protect ourselves, and we must not allow fear to dictate our lives. Those who perished represented nearly every facet of the American people. Their religions, race, sexual orientation, gender, hopes, dreams and aspirations in no way diminished the gaping hole we felt from their loss. They were people, they were our American kin, and we must ensure that “never forget” is not just a Hallmark slogan but an eternal call to action.

We are Americans. We will crawl through ash, rubble, debris and fire to give one another hope. We will march up towers aflame to give one another courage. We will raise an American flag above a landscape however hellish to let the world know that we are the UNITED States of America and that “a government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

By Michael Tessler Covered in ash, crawling through rubble, debris and fire — we found hope. Watching as brave heroes marched into towers set aflame — we found courage. Seeing an American flag rise above a hellish landscape of melted steel, blood and death — we found unity.

Our nation, at least for a moment, stood as one. Though shattered, our hearts pounded together in perfect rhythm. We knew that we would overcome the horrors seared into our memory that dreadful September day.

Americans, by nature, do that — overcome.

We rebuild, we remember and we defend our great American experiment. For more than two centuries we’ve fought for that noble concept, despite all odds and adversities. No enemy foreign or domestic has ever been able to change that simple and profound truth.

My memory of that day is the clearest of my entire childhood. For so many years I’ve loved heroes I’ve never met. Mourned at the reading of names: the mothers, fathers, daughters and sons. They often come

Thomas Butler from Kings Park, right, made the ultimate sacrifice while saving others on 9/11. to mind, especially their families, whose loss remains profound and ever present.

Fifteen years later we’ve strayed far from that national singularity, that special comfort knowing that even in the chaos, we have one another. Today it feels that we are torn so far apart that I can barely recognize the America I love.

In this time of darkness, I’m reminded of wisdom bestowed upon us by the greatest generation, in a time not so dissimilar from our own: “... the only thing we have to fear, is fear itself.”

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With Election Day less than two months away now, the media is saturated with heated debates about crime, poverty, drugs and equality. These were the same issues that inspired Manhattan-based playwright Jonathan Larson to create “Rent,” a rock opera that made its off-Broadway debut in 1996.

Now through Oct. 2, diehard “Rentheads” and first-timers alike can celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary during its run at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts.

“Rent” is heavily based on Giacomo Puccini’s famous opera “La Boheme,” which follows the struggles of poor artists in Paris. Larson’s story is set in Alphabet City on Manhattan’s Lower East Side at the end of the 1980s, where aspiring director Mark and songwriter Roger are living in squalor. It’s also the height of the AIDS epidemic – drugs are everywhere, being gay is stigmatized, and one way or another, every member of the cast is just trying to survive.

With all this in mind, it’s not exactly a cheery show. But there is plenty of humor to go around, and its biggest messages — no day but today, forget regret — are inspiring and hopeful.

While this is director Mark Decaterina’s first time leading a production, the cast at SPAC are no strangers to the stage, and many have appeared in “Rent” before with other groups. Their skill makes each of the characters’ struggles and triumphs that much more believable.

As a rock opera, the show’s score is loud and proud — there are very few periods of purely spoken dialogue. Musical director Melissa Coyle (keyboard) leads a small but powerful ensemble with Chad Goodstein on guitar, Jim Waddell on drums and and Rob Curry on bass.

Worth particular mention are Scott Johnston (Roger) and Michelle Rubino (Mimi), who play HIV-positive heroin addicts in various stages of recovery. Their performances were raw and emotional in a

way that’s hard to shake. This is especially true in their duets “No Day But Today” and “Without You.” Jose A. Torres (Angel) does a great job bringing humor into the show as an unapologetically flamboyant drag queen and street drummer. You can’t help but fall in love with him as he dances effortlessly in a serious pair of heels.

While the majority of the individual performances were strong, the cast shines most during ensemble numbers. Their harmonies are perfect and might even make the hair on your neck stand up. The title song Jordan Hue “Rent” and famous scott Johnston “Seasons of Love” Jess ader Ferretti angela Garofalo show off the cast’s Michelle rubino enormous talent. robins Prophete The show was dondi rollins Jr. enjoyable overall, Jose a. Torres but the perfor- Meagan Materazo mance on open- Megan Cain ing night included Janelle Primm multiple issues samantha rosario with sound and Jahlil Burke video. Some lines Brodie Centauro were inaudible or Kevin Burns too loud, with a Matthew Paredi few instances of feedback, and the crucial movie projected onstage at the end of the show was barely visible. Hopefully, these were just quirks that will be corrected for upcoming performances.

“Rent” is for mature audiences — the show includes strong language, intense sexual dialogue, and drug use as a major plot point. However, it could also serve as a great springboard to conversation for families with teens.

Run time is approximately 2.5 hours with a 15-minute intermission. All tickets are $35. The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts is located at 2 E. Main St., Smithtown. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.smithtownpac. org or call 631-724-3700.

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BY REBECCA ANZEL Theatre Three in Port Jefferson is gearing up for its next Mainstage production, “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” which will open on Saturday, Sept. 17. The role of Elle Woods will be played by 28-yearold Brittany Lacey, best known to Theatre Three regulars as Mimi in “Rent” and as Belle in “A Christmas Carol” when she was a company member there from 2010 to 2012. I had the opportunity to sit down with Brittany before rehearsals last Friday night to ask her about her latest role.

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What is it like working with the director, Jeffrey Sanzel?

I love working with Jeff. He’s a strict director, but in a good way.

Jeff cares about everyone on that stage and what they’re doing. He really works with you to make sure you’re comfortable. It’s all about putting out a great product and everyone feeling proud of their performance.

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Why did you decide to audition for the role of Elle Woods?

What is it like working with This is a dream role of mine your castmates? and having the chance to perform it here at Theatre Three makes it even more special. It’s like I’m coming home and now I’m doing something I’ve always wanted to do.

I’m a huge fan of Reese Witherspoon. I love her! I think she’s very funny and talented. Of course, I don’t know her personally, but she seems like such a good person — like Hollywood hasn’t gotten to her.

What is your favorite scene in the show?

I just discovered it the other day. My favorite scene is “What You Want.” The song has three parts to it and all are great! Our choreographer, Whitney Stone, came up with this amazing dance and it’s just a lot of fun. It’s like one big party on stage. A lot of the cast is involved in the number.

I like when you’re on stage with everyone else because you’re able to share everyone else’s energy and I think it makes it a more memorable experience.

I only knew a handful of them going in, and everyone is so nice.

This cast is very supportive. I haven’t had that in a while so it’s really, really nice.

Who is playing the role of the UPS guy? Is he cute?

He’s so much younger than me — am I allowed to answer that?

But no, the ladies will be quite happy with who they’re watching up there. Kyle Breitenbach is doing a great job with the role. He’s very funny.

How many weeks does the cast rehearse before production?

Four or five weeks ... I’m not exactly sure. Because most people work during the day, we rehearse from 7:15 at night to 10:30 and

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Brittany Lacey stars in ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ at Theatre Three from Sept. 17 to Oct. 29. and owned that stage. And she’s so good! She’s calm.

Why should people come see the show?

Have you ever performed on stage with an animal before?

Because we really want you to!

No, no, I think we’re putting a lot of hard work into it. We’re just getting into tech week, but I believe we’re putting out a really good production and I hope it’s fun for them. We promise to entertain you!

We all love what we’re doing, so I think that always translates to the audience. If we’re having fun, hopefully that means they’re having fun watching it.

I don’t think so! I’ve played a lot of animals, but no I don’t think I’ve ever had one on stage.

It definitely makes me nervous because you just want the animal to feel okay up there. You don’t want to scare it. It’s fun though!

It’s different, because at the end of the day, you’ll see what she wants to do. If she wants to prance around the stage, she’s going to prance and we’re going to let her.

What is it like being a part of a production at Theatre Three?

What is your favorite song in the show?

“Take It Like A Man.” That has become my favorite one. I don’t know what it is about it — I love singing it. I play it opposite Brett Chizever (in the role of Emmett Forrest). It’s a real joy. Brett is great.

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I noticed the show will have a real dog in the role of Bruiser Woods. What is she like?

Her name is Taxi, like a taxi cab. She’s a chihuahua. Caitlin Nofi (who plays Vivienne in the show) has a friend who was kind enough to lend us Taxi, and she’s a star! She came in with a pink and purple bow around her neck

It’s a great experience. I feel like this theater tries to make it feel like a home for their actors and that you’re a part of their family. You don’t always get that in other places. Everyone works really hard because they just put their whole heart into it, and that is another reason I love to come back here.

Jeff [Sanzel] is the leading force of that. The heart he has for theater, for this theater in general, is ginormous. It’s great because then that falls onto the rest of us and it makes you want to put even more effort into the show.

Do you have a favorite spot in Port Jefferson that you like to go to?

As soon as rehearsal’s over, I go down to Ralph’s. I love my ices and ice cream! It’s like my after rehearsal treat.

What are your plans after this?

I don’t have any definitive plans yet, but I’m sure it will involve auditioning. A lot of this job, of being an actor, is putting yourself out there and hoping that casting directors like what you have to offer.

Anything else you would like to add?

I’m having fun, I’m loving this experience and I can’t wait to open this show!

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Depending on the variety, irises bloom late spring to midsummer.

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Planting bulbs for spring blooms

By EllEn BarcEl Autumn is the time to plant your new spring flowering bulbs. They can be planted up until the ground freezes, usually in December. Buy the best quality you can afford and you will be rewarded with a great garden next spring.

• Don’t overlook the tiny bulbs. They’re not as showy as tulips and daffodils but are ideal in small areas and rock gardens. Crocuses, of course, come to mind, but I have windflowers in my garden coming back for decades. Other small bulbs include the super early white snowdrops, just four to six inches high, and anemone with their daisylike flowers.

There are also tiny varieties of the standards. ‘Lilac Wonder’ is a miniature tulip, lilac and bright yellow in color. ‘Pipit Daffodil,’ another miniature, is white and pale yellow. A unique, and small, daffodil is ‘Golden Bells,’ which produces a dozen or more flowers from each bulb. It’s just six to eight inches high and blooms in late spring to early summer.

• If you’re looking for very fragrant flowers, consider hyacinth. Although, like most spring flowers, the bloom is short-lived, their perfume is exquisite. ‘Gipsy Queen’ is a soft apricot color, ‘Jan Bos’ is a carmine-red, and ‘Woodstock’ is maroon. Some daffodils are also very fragrant. Check the package or the catalog description.

• If you do go with daffodils and tulips, consider at least some of the more unique ones. ‘Mount Hood’ is a daffodil that has gigantic white flowers, and ‘Green Eyes,’ also a white flower, has a green cup. ‘Exotic Mystery’ is almost completely a pale green while ‘Riot’ has reddish-pink cups. Among the tulips there are double flowers, a wide range of colors and even stripped ones.

‘Ice Cream’ is a really unique tulip. It has white center petals, surrounded by deep pink and green ones. It’s really exquisite.

‘Strawberry Ice Cream’ resembles a peony flower, in deep pink and green.

• Try some new (to you) and unusual bulbs. For example, ‘Candy Cane’ sorrel (oxalis) has white flowers tinged in red.

They bloom in spring and even into summer. Another really unusual flower is the dragon flower. The bloom is maroon with

a spathe that grows up to three feet. This is a big one and really unusual.

• Remember that certain bulbs are very attractive to squirrels, particularly tulips.

There are several ways of handling this problem. One is to surround the tulip bulbs with daffodils. Squirrels don’t like daffodils and will generally stay away from them and the tulips they surround. A second way of dealing with this problem is to plant the tulip bulbs in wire cages. A third possibility, one I heard a planter recommend, is to overplant, that is, plant many more, possibly up to 25 percent more, bulbs than required. That way, the squirrels get some and some survive to grow in the spring.

• If you miss this planting window and the ground is frozen, there are several things you can do. The usual recommendation is to put the bulbs in the fridge until the ground thaws enough to plant them.

You could also try planting them in pots and storing the pots in an unheated garage.

• The bulbs you plant this autumn will produce gorgeous flowers next spring. This is based on the professional growers’ treatment of the bulbs. They’ve grown them under ideal conditions, watered and fertilized them. To have them flourish in future years there are several things you need to do. One is to leave the green leaves on the bulbs after the blooms have faded. This is providing food for next year. You also need to add some fertilizer, again to help the bulbs for the following seasons. Make sure you water them in times of drought, even though by midsummer the leaves will have disappeared.

• Because spring bulbs basically disappear from the landscape by midsummer, they are ideal for beds where you intend to plant annuals. Plant the annual seeds in spring and by the time the bulbs have bloomed and faded, the annuals will have started to thrive.

• While you’re planting your spring flowering bulbs, consider also planting lilies, daylilies, peonies and hostas. All are perennials and will reward you next growing season.

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

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Thursday 15 Old Burying Ground tour

The Huntington Historical Society will lead a tour of the Old Burying Ground, Huntington's earlist public cemetery, at 6 p.m. Tour leaves from the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St., Huntington. $15, $10 members. Advance registration required by calling 427-7045, ext. 401.

Smith Haven Mall concert

The Smith Haven Mall, Moriches Road, Lake Grove will host an outdoor concert featuring Bon Jovi tribute band, Bad Medicine, at its Lifestyle Village Court at 7 p.m. Bring seating.

Free. Call 724-8066.

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Cupcake Tea

The League of Women Voters of Brookhaven invites the community to a Cupcake Tea at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket from 2 to 4 p.m. Find out about League programs and meet members. Free. Call 286-0614 for additional information.

...and dates

Fish dinner

Irving Hart Post, Christian Ave., Setauket will host a fish dinner at 3 p.m. Donation is $12 per person. For more information, call Rick at 339-5117.

Sept. 15 to Sept. 22, 2016

Saturdays at Six concert

All Soul’s Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook will welcome members of the North Shore Pro Musica, Terry Keevil (oboe), Betsy Palmedo (soprano) and Marjorie Fitts (harp) in concert at 6 p.m. The trio will perform classic repertoire and folk songs of England, Scotland, Ireland and the U.S. Refreshments will be served. Free.

Please bring a can of food for St. Cuthbert’s food pantry. Questions? Call 655-7798.

Book signing

Barnes and Noble, 4000 E. Jericho Turnpike, East Northport will welcome Michael Medico, author of "The Sainted," for a special performance and book signing at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.thesaintednovel.com for more information.

Historical Society Open House

Psychic Night in Stony Brook

The Smithtown Historical Society, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown will hold an Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. on the front lawn of the society’s Roseneath Cottage. Complimentary wine and cheese will be served. Come learn about the Historical Society’s role in the community and how it works to preserve our community’s past as we move into the future. For more information, call 265-6768.

Red Mango, 2350 Route 347, Suite 600, Stony Brook will host a Psychic Night with psychic/medium/spiritual reader Janet Russell from 7 to 9 p.m. $40 per person includes small frozen yogurt with toppings or signature sandwich. Call 675-2725.

Friday 16

Big Band Social and Dance

Irish Night

St. Sylvester’s Parish Hall, 68 Ohio Ave., Medford will host a Big Band Social and Dance featuring Bill Wilkinson and his Savoy Swing Band from 7 to 10 p.m. $15 per person includes snacks and beverages. For further information, call 730-3333 or visit www.goodolddanceband.com.

Enjoy an evening of Irish music and dance at the Kings Park Heritage Museum, 99 Old Dock Road, Kings Park at 7 p.m. Free admission. Call 269-3305 for more information.

Moonlight Walk

Sunken Meadow State Park, Route 25A and Sunken Meadow Parkway, will host a Moonlight Walk from 8 to 10 p.m. A bustling park during the day, Sunken Meadow is a different place after the sun sets. Take a leisurely moonlit stroll and enjoy the tranquil night air. $4 adults, $3 children. Registration required by calling 269-4333.

Friday Night Face Off

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

Saturday 17 Great Cow Harbor 10k Race

The Village of Northport will hold its annual Great Cow Harbor 10k Race at 8:30 a.m. Concert in the village park at 8 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic dinner. For more information, visit www.cowharborrace.com.

Dragon Boat Race Festival

The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will present the 3rd annual Dragon Boat Race Festival at the Mayor Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park, 101A East Broadway, Port Jefferson from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dragon Boat races throughout the day, food vendors, children activities, music and dance. Free admission. Bring a chair or blanket. For more information, call 473-1414 or visit www. portjeffdragonracefest.com.

Flea Market and Craft Fair

The Maples, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville will host a Flea Market and Craft Fair for the Manorville Historical Society from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Antiques, flea market items, handmade crafts, raffle auction and more. Free admission.

For additional information, call 878-1579.

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Don't have a cow! The Village of Northport will kick off its annual Cow Harbor Day (Sept. 18) with a parade at noon.

Crafts & Collectibles Fair

The Presbyterian Church of the Moriches, 1 Railroad Ave., Center Moriches will hold its 2nd annual Quality Crafts & Collectibles Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 909-1742.

Pickle Festival

The Greenlawn-Centeport Historical Association will host its 37th annual Pickle Festival at the Gardiner Farm, 900 Park Ave., Huntington from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy specialty pickles, jams, jellies, baked goods, train rides, corn maze and hay rides. Admission is $5, children under 12 free. Held rain or shine. Call 754-1180.

Family Fun Day

The North Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce will host its first Family Fun Day at Buttercup Dairy, intersection of Old Town Road and Boyle Road, Terryville from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date Sept. 18. Visit www.northbrookhavenchamber.org or call 631-821-1313 for further information. See story on page B27.

Garlic Festival

Garden of Eve Farm, 4558 Sound Ave., Riverhead will host its annual Long Island Garlic Festival today and Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Garlic-inspired foods, crafts, live music, Iron Chef garlic competition and garlic-eating contest. $5 admission. Held rain or shine.

Questions? Call 722-8777.

Yard Sale Bonanza & Car Show

Join St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 800 Portion Road, Lake Ronkonkoma for a Yard Sale Bonanza & Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring the family. Held rain or shine. For questions, call 737-4388.

Fall Festival

Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook will host its annual Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring a craft show, petting zoo, bounce house, kids crafts, pumpkin decorating contest, pony rides, book sale and more. Free admission. Call 588-5024 for additional information.

Gardening lecture

Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor will welcome horticulturalist Paul Levine the Plant Guy at 11 a.m. who will discuss plants to include in your fall garden. A Q-and-A session will follow. Free and open to all. Advance registration requested by calling 692-6820.

Historical Walking Tour

The Three Village Historical Society will present a Historical Walking Tour with farmer and Revolutionary War spy Abraham Woodhull at 2 p.m. Explore the nature sanctuary that was once Woodhull’s farm, the Setauket Village Green, Grist Mill, Patriot’s Rock and historic grave sites. Tour begins and ends at the parking lot at the front of the Caroline Episcopal Church, 1 Dyke Road, Setauket. $8 per person. No reservations necessary. For further information, call 751-3730.

Farmingdale Music Festival

The Farmingdale Downtown Music Festival, Main and Conklin Streets, will be held today from noon to 11 p.m. and Sept. 18 from noon to 7 p.m. with live music, vendors and educational children’s events. Free admission. Call 331-0808 for further information.

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome international best-selling author Alyson Richman who will be speaking and signing copies of her new book, “The Velvet Hours,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Sunday 18 Garlic Festival See Sept. 17 listing.

Farmingdale Music Festival See Sept. 17 listing.

Antiques Show

The Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department will host its annual Antiques Show at Harborview Park, Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 85 exhibitors will offer furniture, quilts, silver, prints, clocks, pottery and more. $8 fee, free for 12 and under. Rain date Sept. 24. Questions? Call 516-868-2751.

Fall Flea Market

Farmingville Residents Association will hold its annual Fall Flea Market at the corner of Horseblock Road and Woodycrest Drive in Farmingville from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors will be selling antiques and collectibles, household items, jewelry, crafts, yard sale treasures, clothing, accessories and much more. Call 880-7996 for more information.

Heritage Country Fair

Join the Smithtown Historical Society, 211 E. Main Street, Smithtown as it celebrates a Heritage Country Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with re-enactments, traditional music, pony rides, kids games and crafts, petting zoo, hay rides, pumpkin painting and more. Admission is $5 adults, children free. For more information, call 265-6768.

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Arts and Crafts Fair

The Town of Brookhaven will present an Arts and Crafts Fair at Memorial Park, West Broadway, Port Jefferson (across from Village Hall) at 11 a.m. Original paintings, fine jewelry and crafts by local artists and craftsmen will be on display and available for sale. Rain date Sept.

25. For more information, call 744-2601.

Centereach Street Fair

The Centereach Civic Association will hold its 4th annual Street Fair on Mark Tree Road in Centereach (between Middle Country Road and School Street) from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. featuring street vendors, music, demonstrations, food, raffles and more.

Traditional Nature Walk

Caumsett State Historic Park, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will host a Traditional Nature Walk (3 miles) for adults exploring the southeastern section of the park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Cow Harbor Day

The Village of Northport will present its annual Cow Harbor Day starting at noon on Main Street with a parade, arts and crafts vendors, music and much more. Visit www.cowharbor.org.

Draw Out!

The Heckscher Museum, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington will present its annual Draw Out! event celebrating artistic creativity from noon to 4 p.m. Join them for drawing and collage activities throughout the museum and park, enjoy music by The East End Trio and watch demonstrations by select Biennial artists. Free.

Rain date is Sept. 25. For more information, call 351-3250.

A tribute to the Beatles

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will welcome Beatles tribute band, The Liverpool Shuffle, in concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults online, $25 at the door; children 5 to 15 years old $15, children under 5 free. Visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org or call 854-5570 for further information.

Monday 19 TVHS lecture

The Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket will host a presentation titled "America’s Nine First Ladies from New York State" with guest speaker Elizabeth Kaplan from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is part of the Three Village Historical Society’s lecture series. Free and open to all. Questions? Call 751-3730 or visit www. tvhs.org.

Amatenstein who will be speaking and signing copies of her new book, “How Does That Make You Feel? True Confessions From Both Sides of the Therapy Couch,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Theater

Swing Dance

Arena Players Repertory Theater will extend its summer Shakespeare Festival with a comedy, "The Complete Works of Shakespeare," in the Vanderbilt Mansion courtyard, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport on Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. Join them as three actors perform every one of Shakespeare's plays as quickly as possible with audience participation.

Tickets are $15 per person. To order, call 516-2930674 or visit www.arenaplayers.org.

The Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn will host a Swing Dance from 7:30 to 11 p.m. with live music by the Gail Storm Blues band. $15 admission. For further information, visit www.sdli.org.

Travel Club meeting

Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will host a Travel Club meeting at 7:30 p.m. Photographer Ron Ondrovic will give a presentation, "The Galapagos — Land Unique and Protected." All are welcome. For more information, call 941-4080.

Wednesday 21 Int'l and Israeli folk dancing

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

For more information, call Linda at 269-6894.

Thursday 22 Volunteer Opportunities Fair

Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn will host a Volunteer Opportunities Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. aiming to connect adult and student volunteers with representatives from various agencies in the Huntington area and across Long Island. For more information, call 757-4200.

Smith Haven Mall concert

The Smith Haven Mall, Moriches Road, Lake Grove will host an outdoor concert featuring Paul McCartney and Wings tribute band, Macca Nation, at its Lifestyle Village Court at 7 p.m.

Bring seating. Free. Call 724-8066.

For seniors Open House

The Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack will host an Open House on Sept. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. Singles over 60 are invited to learn about what the community center has to offer including guest speakers, trips, games and entertainment. Refreshments will be served. Free. Call 732-1959.

'Betty's Summer Vacation'

'The Complete Works of Shakespeare'

‘Rent’

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present “Rent,” Jonathan Larson’s 1996 rock opera set in New York City’s East Village, through Oct. 2. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors, $20 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Legally Blonde’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off its 47th Mainstage season with the hilarious and fun-filled musical “Legally Blonde” from Sept. 17 to Oct. 29. Tickets range from $20 to $35. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘1776’

Ring in the election year as the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present the classic Tony-award-winning musical, “1776,” from Sept. 22 to Nov. 6.

Tickets range from $71 to $76. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Tales of Halloween’

The Minstrel Players will present “Tales of Halloween” Oct. 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church’s Houghton Hall, 130 Main Street, Northport. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children under 12. To order, call 516-557-1207 or visit www. theminstrelplayersinc.org.

Film ‘Genius’

Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn will screen “Genius” on Sept. 16 at 1:30 p.m. Rated PG-13. Free and open to all.

Questions? Call 757-4200.

‘Hologram for the King’

Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will screen “Hologram for the King” on Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. Rated R. No registration required. All are welcome. Call 941-4080.

‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’

The Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will screen “The Man Who Knew Infinity” on Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-12. Free and open to all. Questions? Call 261-6930.

‘Mean Girls’

‘This World Is Good’

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden will present a production of J. C. Lee’s “This World Is Good” at Theatre 119 in the Islip Arts Building from Oct. 6 to 8 and Oct. 13 to 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 age 16 and younger. To order, call 451-4163.

Lindsay Lohan returns in “Mean Girls” on Sept. 17 at 10 p.m. as part of the Cinema Arts Centre’s Cult Café series. Tickets are $5, $4 members. Call 423-7610.

‘Murder on the Nile’

As part of its Science on Screen series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen “The Martian” with Matt Damon on Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Introduction and discussion with Dr. Chiara La Tessa. Tickets are $15. $10 members. Call 423-7610.

The Aquila Theatre will present Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Nile” on the Main Stage of the Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook on Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $38. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

'Urinetown'

Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present "Urinetown" the musical from Oct. 15 to Nov. 6. All tickets are $35. Tor order, call 724-3700 or visit www. smithtownpac.org.

‘The Martian’

‘Betting on Zero’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will screen “Betting on Zero” on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. as part of the Fall 2016 Port Jefferson Documentary Series. Guest speaker will be director Ted Braun. Tickets are $7 at the door (no credit cards please). For further information, visit www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.

‘Eye in the Sky’

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will screen “Eye in the Sky” on Sept.

21 at 6:30 p.m. Rated R. Followed by a discussion led by Cinema Arts Centre co-director Dylan Skolnick. Free and open to all. Call 261-6930.

Book signing

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome sportscaster and author Tim Ryan who will be speaking and signing copies of his new book, “On Someone Else's Nickel,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

‘Mother’s Day’

Catch a screening of “Mother’s Day” at the Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station on Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Free and open to all. To register, call 928-1212.

Tuesday 20 Adult coloring class

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

Book signing

Book Revue, 313 New Yoark Ave., Huntington will welcome therapist and author Sherry

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Bare Bones Theater Company, 57 Main St., Northport will present "Betty's Summer Vacation" by Christopher Durang from Oct. 20 to Nov. 6. Tickets are $25, $20 matinee. To order, call 606-0026 or 1-800-838-3006 or visit www. barebonestheater.com.

Catch Matt Damon in 'The Martian' at the Cinema Arts Centre on Sept. 21.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

BNL’s Bozovic makes ‘dramatic’ superconductivity discovery Harnassing the Technology of our Research Giants

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

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BY DANIEL DUNAIEF How long and how much work does it take to defy conventional wisdom? Often, the prevailing belief about anything has backers who support the idea and aren’t eager to change or replace what they know with something new.

Recognizing this, Ivan Bozovic, the Oxide Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) group leader at Brookhaven National Laboratory, checked and rechecked his work, spending close to a decade for parts of it, repeating his steps and checking the accuracy of his data points to make sure his case, which flew in the face of what so many others believed, was airtight.

Engineers, researchers and corporations have known about so-called high-temperature superconductivity for over a century. Using objects called cuprates, which are oxides of copper, researchers have created substances that can conduct electricity with close to no resistance at temperatures that are well above the requirements for most superconductivity.

While the name high-temperature superconductivity might suggest materials that allow the passage of energy through them in a sauna, the reality is far from it, with the temperatures coming in closer to negative 163 degrees Fahrenheit. While cold by everyday standards, that is still well above the record critical temperature before cuprates, which stood at - 418 degrees F. Up until Bozovic’s study, which was recently published in Nature, scientists believed superconductivity in these cuprates occurred because of the strength of electron pairing.

Carefully and in great detail, Bozovic demonstrated that the key factor in leading to this important property was the density of electron pairs, which are negatively charged particles.

Other scientists suggested Bozovic’s study was an important result that flew against the prevailing explanation for a phenomenon that holds promise for basic science and, perhaps one day, for the transmission of energy in the future.

Bozovic’s study “shows that [the] standard picture fails quite astonishingly in copper oxides that show high temperature superconductivity,” Davor Pavuna, a professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology at Lausanne, explained in an email. “We are only begining to grasp how dramatic” this latest discovery is.

Pavuna described how he was recently at an event in Corsica, France and that his colleagues believed “this is a clear signal that we will have to develop much more advanced theoretical framework for cooperative phenomena, like superconductivity.”

Bozovic’s work and his latest result “show that our physics understanding and models require some new physics framework,” Pavuna said.

Bozovic and his colleagues studied over 2,150 samples. He explained that cuprates are complex for standards of condensed matter physics because some of them have 20 to 50 atoms in unit cells. That means that when engineers synthesize them, cuprates can have a mixture of unwanted secondary phases that could “spoil the experiment.”

The number of samples necessary to demonstrate this property is a matter of personal standards, Bozovic suggested. He made sure he kept “checking and double checking and triple checking to be sure that what we had closed all the loopholes,” Bozovic said. He wanted “no possibility of an alternative explanation.”

The way Bozovic and his colleagues approached the problem was to start with a cuprate composition. They then

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Ivan Bozovic replaced one atom at a time by another, which provided a series of samples that were almost identical, but slightly different in chemical composition.

He was able to show how the critical temperature changes with electron density in small increments.

“What’s really impressive here is [Bozovic’s] ability to use a molecular beam epitaxy system — that he designed — to place single atomic layers on to a substrate, layer by layer,” James Misewich, the associate lab director for Energy & Photon Sciences at BNL explained in an email.

Bozovic’s work is “an exciting finding that could have wide-ranging impacts on how we identify, design, and build new superconducting materials,” continued Misewich.

As with other science, Bozovic said the answer to one question leads to a series of follow up questions, which include why do small pairs of electrons form in cuprates and not in anything else.

A resident of Mount Sinai, Bozovic lives with his wife Natasha, who is a mathematician.

The couple has two daughters, Dolores, a professor of Physics and Astronomy at UCLA and Marijeta, an assistant professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures at Yale, where Bozovic is an adjunct professor of Applied Physics.

Born and raised in the former Yugoslavia, Bozovic is the son of two medical doctors.

His father, Bosislav Bozovic, was twice nominated for the Nobel Prize for his work on

Photo from Brookhaven National Laboratory

the relation between cancer and the immune system. He was also a major general in the medical corp and the head of the Medical Division of the National Academy of Sciences.

His mother, Sasha Bozovic, wrote a best-selling memoir, devoted to a daughter she lost in World War II. His mother was also a colonel in the medical corps who worked in the army until she retired as the highest ranking woman in the army.

“I had some big shoes to fill,” Bozovic acknowledges.

As a teenager, Bozovic played the lead guitar in a rock band. Nowadays, he strums nursery rhymes for his granddaughter Vivien using FaceTime.

A scientist who suggests a sense of humor is extremely important, especially in a field that can include disappointments and setbacks, Bozovic jokes that he speaks “zero” languages, a conclusion he reached after listening to an online description he gave of his recent work. In reality, he can read about four languages, although he has studied more.

As for his work, Bozovic is looking forward to discussing his recent results with theorists like Gabriel Kotliar, a Rutgers Professor of Physics and Astronomy who has a part time position at BNL. Kotliar is leading a new materials theory center at BNL. “I hope that we’ve given them new pointers about where to look and what to calculate,” Bozovic said. “I’m pretty optimistic that there will be feedback from them.”

Looking for Long Island fruits and vegetables, poultry and eggs, gluten-free cookies and much more? Visit the Kings Park Farmers Market in the municipal lot at the corner of Route 25A and Main St., Kings Park Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Nov. 20. Questions? Call 516-5436033 or visit www.ligreenmarket.org.

Mount Sinai The Rose Caracappa Senior Center, 739 Route 25A, Mount Sinai hosts a farmers market Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Oct. 29. Choose from organic products, fruits, cheesecakes, gluten-free products, cutting boards, pies, breads, soaps and much more. Questions? Call 516-551-8461.

Nesconset The Nesconset Plaza, 127 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset hosts a farmers market Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 16, featuring potted plants, organic fruits and vegetables, eggs, cheeses and much more. Call 516-5436033 or visit www.ligreenmarket.org.

Northport A farmers market is held in Northport in the Cow Harbor parking lot on the harbor Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon through Nov. 19 (except Sept. 17, Cow Harbor Day), rain or shine.

Choose from fresh fruits, crafts, flowers, vegetables and fish from local farms, merchants and fishermen. Call 631-754-3905.

Port Jefferson The Village of Port Jefferson hosts a farmers market next to The Frigate at the corner of Main Street and Broadway Sundays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through November. Find local produce, honey, bread and baked goods, seafood, international specialties, plants and flowers. Enjoy live music. Call 516-551-8461.

Through Sept. 29, a farmers market is held Thursdays in the Steam Room parking lot on the corner of Main Street and E. Broadway 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Products include local fruits, vegetables, corn, tomatoes and much more. Questions? Call 631-323-3653.

Rocky Point Rocky Point Farmers & Artisans Market is held at Old Depot Park, 115 Prince Road, Rocky Point Sundays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 20. Find local produce, baked goods, craft beer, natural meats, dips/spices and more. For additional information, visit www.rockypointfarmersmarket.org.

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

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

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

BYZANTINE CATHOLIC RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayflower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org Father Tyler A. Strand, Administrator, Joseph S. Durko, Cantor Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30 am Holy Days: See website or phone for information Sunday School alternate Sundays at 9:15 am Adult Faith Formation/Bible Study: Mondays at 7:00 pm.

PrayerAnon Prayer Group for substance addictions, Wednesdays at 7 pm A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

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

CATHOLIC

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

Mission Statement: In faith we come together to celebrate the Eucharist as a Parish Family; and as a Catholic community of faith, we are sent to be Christ to the world around us.

Rev. James-Patrick Mannion, Pastor Rev. Daniel Opoku-Mensah, Associate Rev. Jon Fitzgerald, In Residence Weekday Masses: Monday – Saturday 8:00 am Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00am, 9:30 am (family), 11:30 am (choir), 6:00 pm (Youth) Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Baptisms: Sundays at 1:30 pm (except during Lent) Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm or by appointment Anointing Of The Sick: by request Holy Matrimony: contact the office at least 9 months before desired date

CONGREGATIONAL MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

“No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here” Worship hour is 10:00 am Sunday School and Childcare offered at 10:00 am open to all children (infants to 8th grade).

The last Sunday of every month is our Welcome Sunday Service.

This service has been intentionally designed to include persons of differing abilities from local group homes.

We are an Open and Affirming Congregation.

CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

www.stgmajella.org Rev. Gennaro DiSpigno, Pastor Office of Christian Formation • 928–2550 We celebrate Eucharist Saturday evening 5 pm, Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 am Weekday Mass Monday–Friday 9 am We celebrate Baptism Third weekend of each month during any of our weekend Masses We celebrate Marriage Arrangements can be made at the church with our Pastor or Deacon We celebrate 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

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

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

EPISCOPAL

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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CROSSOVER CHRISTIAN CHURCH Finding Faith As A Way of Life

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday Services: 8 am, 9:30 am and 11:15 am Church School/Child Care at 9:30 am Church School classes now forming. Call 631-941-4245 for registration.

Weekday holy Eucharist’s: Thursday 12 pm and First Friday of the month 7:30 pm (rotating: call Parish Office for location) Youth, Music and Service Programs offered.

Let God walk with you as part of our family–friendly community.

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

Father Anthony DiLorenzo: Priest–In–Charge Sunday Summer Schedule . . .9AM (Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend) Sunday Eucharist: 8 am and 10 am/Wednesday 10 in our chapel Sunday School and Nursery Registration for Sunday School starting Sunday after the 10 am Eucharist Our ministries: Welcome Inn on Mondays at 5:45 pm AA meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm/Prayer Group on Wednesdays at 10:30 am/Bible Study on Thursdays at 10 am.

It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry.

We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

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

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

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

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

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

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

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

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TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

“Judaism with a smile”

Future site: East side of Nicolls Rd, North of Rte 347 –Next to Fire Dept.

Current location: 821 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove

(631) 585–0521 • (800) My–Torah • www.ChabadSB.com Rabbi Chaim & Rivkie Grossbaum Rabbi Motti & Chaya Grossbaum Rabbi Sholom B. & Chanie Cohen Membership Free •Weekday, Shabbat & Holiday Services Highly acclaimed Torah Tots Preschool • Afternoon Hebrew School Camp Gan Israel • Judaica Publishing Department • Lectures and Seminars • Living Legacy Holiday Programs Jewish Learning Institute Friendship Circle for Special Needs Children • The CTeen Network N’shei Chabad Women’s Club • Cyberspace Library www.ChabadSB.com Chabad at Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

YOUNG ISRAEL OF CORAM

Coram Jewish Center 981 Old Town Rd., Coram • (631) 698–3939 RabiG123@aol.com.com

RABBI DR. MORDECAI GOLSHEVSKY

“THE ETERNAL FLAME” Channel #20 Sundays at 11:30 am Services Fri. night & Saturday morning followed by hot buffet Learn about Judaism Sunday Morning Hebrew School-Adult Education Classes HEBREW SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2016-17 Experienced teachers who make learning fun Put Meaning in Your Life Member, National Council of Young Israel a world–wide organization.

All welcome regardless of knowledge or observance level.

KEHILLAT CHOVEVEI TZION KCT 764 Route 25A, just east of Nicolls Road P.O. Box 544, East Setauket, NY 11733 (631) 689-0257 • www.kct.org

HERMAN WERNER, PRESIDENT

We invite all those who are interested in experiencing traditional non-eglaitarian services in the conservative mode. We are run solely by lay-people. Searching for your tradition? Daven with us at KCT, the little shul with tam!

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

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

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

Member United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

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METHODIST

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

Member Union for Reform Judaism

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

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

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

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

LUTHERAN–ELCA

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

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

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

ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE 465 Pond Path, East Setauket (631) 751-1775 www.messiahny.com

Rev. Charles Bell - Pastor We welcome all to join us for worship & fellowship Sunday Worship Services 8:15, 9:30 & 11 am.

Rev. Steven kim, Pastor

PRESBYTERIAN

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

LUTHERAN–LCMS

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

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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

REV. MARY BARRETT SPEERS, PASTOR rev. dr. craig malbon, visiting minister

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

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Find your new best friend at annual Pet Adopt-A-Thon Saving one animal will not change the world, but for that one animal the world will change forever.

Find your new best friend at the 5th annual Sound Beach Civic Association Pet Adopt-A-Thon on Saturday, Sept. 24 in the Hartlin Inn parking lot, 30 New York Ave., Sound Beach (across from the Post Office) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Eleven animal rescue groups from Suffolk County will be on hand to show off their lovable, adoptable pets including The Adoption Center, Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, Compassionate Action, Volunteers for Animal Welfare, Grateful Greyhounds, Happy Tails Dog Rescue, Last Chance Animal Rescue, Long Island Bulldog Rescue, New York State Retriever Rescue, Sav-A-Pet and the Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter. Adoption fees will vary by group.

Created and run mostly by volunteers, many of these groups take unwanted, abandoned, abused or stray animals into their homes and care for them — training them, playing with them, handling medical issues and solving behavioral problems — until a suitable permanent home can be found.

“Last year twelve ‘furever’ friends found new, loving homes at this event,” Bea Ruberto, president of the Civic Association, said, “and we’re looking to do even better this year. We hope a lot of people will stop by to meet their new best friend.”

The New York State Retriever Rescue will be bringing Alice and Trixie whose owner recently died. Happy-go-lucky dogs who love other dogs but have never been around cats, they just need someone to love them again. The group will also be bringing Buck Hope, a 9-year-old lab who is described as being kind of goofy and

loves to swim, and Elsa, a 10-year-old very sweet lab mix who is a big mush of a girl and loves both dogs and cats.

Happy Tails Dog Rescue will be showcasing Georgie and Porgie, two yorkie mixes, and Nana, a 3-month-old female plott hound/lab mix in hopes that they will find loving homes.

Last Chance Animal Rescue, which has participated in this event every year, is bringing Dutchess, a 3-year-old female pibble who is crate trained, house trained and loves dogs (no cats please). They will also be offering Madilynn, a tortoise shell cat, who has been with the group for six months. Her first birthday has come and gone and no forever family has picked her.

She is great with other cats and dogs and people of all ages and loves to play and snuggle. What more could you ask for?

Nadia, a young gray and white shorthaired cat, will also be there, courtesy of Last Chance, and would love to find her home soon. She’s kid tested, cat tested and dog tested and ready to start a new life.

Sav-A-Pet will be featuring three cats this year — a pure white beauty named Valke, an 11-year-old diabetic female who just needs some tender loving care, and Miracle and Angel, two pastel calico kittens who had a rough start in life.

The Adopt-A-Thon will also offer information on responsible pet care, face painting for the kids, live music by Gina Mingoia and Sal Martone along with a raffle auction and 50/50 with all the proceeds going to the participating animal welfare groups.

Raffle prizes include a one-year subscription to Times Beacon Record Newspapers, brass candlesticks, Christmas baskets, Dr. Who memorabilia, electric wine opener with a bottle of wine, fall harvest baskets, granite and marble cutting boards, handbag with scarves and gloves, handmade blanket and pillow, hand-painted wine glass, home and kitchen baskets,

Dutchess

alice Italian cheese-making kit with a bottle of wine, Lenox bowl, pet gift basket, Sky Zone passes, spa baskets, a framed silver record signed by Christina Aguilera, Clint Black, EVE 6, and Tyrese, Theatre Three tickets and much more.

Echo Pharmacy will provide some free give-aways, and Miller Place Animal Hospital will be offering a free exam for any newly adopted pet.

So, whether you want to help the great work the animal welfare groups do or are looking to adopt your new best friend, stop by for a great family-friendly event.

For more information call 631-744-6952.

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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

UNITY

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF HUNTINGTON

UNITY CHURCH OF HEALING LIGHT

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

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

Religious Education at UUFSB: Unitarian Universalism accepts wisdom from many sources and offers non-dogmatic religious education for children from 3-18 to foster ethical and spiritual development and knowledge of world religions.

Classes Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. Childcare for little ones under three.

Senior High Youth Group meetings Sunday evenings.

Registration is ongoing.

For more information: dre@uufsb.org.

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) Sunday Service 10:30 am, Children’s Religious Education 10:30 am Whoever you are, whomever you love, wherever you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome here.

Our services offer a progressive, non-creedal message with room for spiritual seekers.

Services and Religious Education each Sunday at 10:30 am Youth Group, Lifespan Religious Education for Adults, Adult and Children’s Choirs Participants in the Huntington Interfaith Housing Initiative Find us on Facebook and Twitter

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

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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Proper training enhances talent Poor training squanders it.

First Soloist Brianna Jimenez, 13

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Tickets are now available for Theatre Three’s Halloween treat, ‘Pumpkin Patch Magic.’

Film

Book signing

‘The Sandlot’

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome Commack author Nancy LangFeldman who will read and sign copies of her new children’s book, “Hermann Finds Home,” Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. Join her for face painting, crafts and Hermann the Tortoise cookies! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Galapagos Conservancy and Darwin Animal Doctors.

Questions? Call 271-1442.

Toddler Time

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington hosts Toddler Time for ages 3 to 5 every Thursday (new date) at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, join guitarist Jeff Sorg for a morning of singing and dancing. Free. No registration necessary.

For further information, call 271-1442 or visit www.bookrevue.com.

Whip Up the Wind!

The Maritime Explorium, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson will present a drop-in program, Whip Up the Wind!, on Sept. 17 and 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. Measure the wind speed with simple machines, and construct your own anemometer to measure the wind speed on the deck. $5 per person. For more information, call 331-3277.

Let’s Create Together

Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket will present an art class, Let’s Create Together, on Sept. 17 from 9 to 10 a.m. For ages 2 to 6 with a parent or caregiver. With Larissa Grass. $25 per class includes materials. To register, call 751-2676 or visit www. gallerynorth.org.

A Quail’s Tale

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will present a Tiny Tots program titled A Quail’s Tale on Sept.

22 from 10 to 11 a.m. For children ages 3 to 5 years old. $3 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

The Town of Brookhaven will host a free screening of “The Sandlot” at the Sipp Avenue Ballfield (between Southaven and Woodside Avenues), Medford on Sept. 16 at dusk. Lot opens at 7 p.m. Bring seating and snacks! For more information, call 451-6645.

Theater ‘Pumpkin Patch Magic’

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for a hilarious Halloween tale as it presents “Pumpkin Patch Magic” from Oct. 1 to 29 with a sensory-friendly performance on Oct. 9 at 11 a.m. Tickets are $10 each. To order, call 9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘The Wizard of Oz’

Take a walk down the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion as the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents its annual production of “The Wizard of Oz” from Oct. 1 to Nov. 6. Tickets are $15 each. To order, call 2612900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Elf Jr.’

Just in time for the holidays, the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present the musical “Elf Jr.” from Nov. 25 to Dec. 30. Follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Tickets are $15 each. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www. smithtownpac.org.

‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’

SEISKAYA BALLET

7 Flowerfield Suite 16, St. James 631-862-6925 & 862-1722 www.seiskaya.com ~ Get it right the first time! ~

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Taught by USPTR Certified Tennis Professionals TENNIS LESSONS FOR ALL AGES (3 yrs to adult) Beginner to varsity tournament players Clinics and leagues also offered

Call Tito or Gina-Marie at 631–751–6100

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Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson celebrates the 13th anniversary of “Barnaby Saves Christmas” from Nov. 25 to Dec. 30. Join Santa’s littlest elf Barnaby and his reindeer friend Franklynne as they set off on their journey to save Christmas. All tickets are $10 each. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

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Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will hold open auditions for ages 8 to 17 for its upcoming production of “A Christmas Carol” Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. A Christmas carol, “Christmas Is Coming,” will be taught. Nine roles will be double cast (for a total of 18 young people).

Rehearsals begin late September and are weeknights at 7 p.m., Saturday mornings or afternoons and Sundays (morning, afternoon or evening).

Young people must appear in half of the performances, including the student matinees.

Performances will be held on the Mainstage from Nov. 19 to Dec. 30. For more information, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com/auditions.html.

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Above, one of the many scarecrows that greeted visitors at the Stony Brook Village Center last year. the WMHO office. Categories are Professional, Adult/Family and Children’s.

Registration deadline will be Sept. 30 and One of the North Shore’s most popu- there is an entry fee of $15. Winners will lar holiday events is now underway at receive cash prizes awarded at WMHO’s the Stony Brook Village Center, the Ward Annual Halloween Festival, beginning Melville Heritage Organization’s annual at 2 p.m. on Oct. 31. Suffolk Center for Scarecrow Competition. This will be the Speech is the main event sponsor for the 26th year the spooky, silly and scary six- festival and competition. foot creations will adorn the pathways of picturesque Stony Brook Village Center for For full information on this and other visitors to enjoy and vote in their favorite!

Voting ballots will be available in all Stony Brook Village events, call 631-751Village Center shops and eateries or at 2244 or visit www.stonybrookvillage.com.

Calling all scarecrows!

2016-2017

Three Village Basketball League 2 NIGHTS ONLY

Boys Divisions : 4th through 10th grade Girls Divisions : 4th through 7th grade WHEN: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 • Wednesday, September 28, 2016 WHERE: Nassakeag Elementary School Cafeteria 490 Pond Path, East Setauket TIME: Doors will open at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm FEE: 1 Child $145.00 • 2 Children $215.00 3 or more $285.00 NOTE: WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to join our Board of Directors...Please contact Lou Ramu

**COACHES NEEDED FOR ALL DIVISIONS** Junior Referees and Scorekeepers needed for all divisions

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LEISURE

Local chamber to host Family Fun Day

By ReBecca anzel Community members young and old will enjoy good old-fashioned family fun at the North Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce’s first ever Family Fun Day on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Buttercup’s Dairy, 285 Boyle Road in Terryville (at the corner of Old Town Road). From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., attendees of the free event will enjoy live music, a petting zoo, an apple pie baking contest, a chili cook-off, a scarecrow contest, selfie stations and more. Admission is free and there is no rain date.

An opportunity for community members to learn more about their local businesses, Family Fun Day will feature representatives from Old Town Blooms, Cumsewogue Historical Society, Stony Brook University, Bass

Electric, Great Clips, People’s United Bank, Masone Natural Healing, Home Performance Technologies, R & B Electrical (Solar), Kiddie Academy, Port Jeff Bowl, Comsewogue Public Library, TFCU, Renewal by Anderson, Little Flower Children’s Services, Gutter Helmet, Coach Realtors, Everlasting Memories in Time, Kitchen Magic, PJS/ Terryville Civic, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Habitat for Humanity and Brian Yonks Chiropractic.

“It’s really an exciting event that’s going to bring local businesses and the community together,” chamber board of directors President Jennifer Dzvonar said.

“Local businesses are the backbone of the community. Why not bring the community to meet them?”

Dzvonar said she is most excited for the scarecrow contest, where families are encouraged to work together to create a unique scarecrow at home and bring it to the event to be displayed. The top submissions will receive ribbons.

To further celebrate the importance of family, the event committee asked children ages 10 and under to write essays about what family fun means to them to enter into the Little Miss and Mister of Terryville contest. The winners will receive a crown, sash and flowers the day of the event.

And the apple pie baking contest, Dzvonar said, will allow members of the community to bond over the delicious falltime dessert.

“The woman next door might make the best apple pie, but you’d never know it! These contests are a fun way to get to know your neighbors better.”

Planning for the event has been underway since last November, and committee member Craig den Hartog said everyone involved is “excited to just get it started.”

He is going to be on hand to help set up tents and direct traffic. A volunteer with Old Town Blooms, den Hartog will also be sharing information about the community beautification project, which has planted over 20,000 daffodils in the area over the last seven years.

“The fact that our event benefits the community is the most important part,” den Hartog said.

Family Fun Day was inspired in part by similar events in surrounding towns.

Rich Smith, whose family owns Buttercup Dairy, said he thought Terryville should have an event to celebrate the town, like St. James does, and members of the Chamber of Commerce agreed. den Hartog and Dzvonar both said the dairy was the perfect spot to host the event. Buttercup Dairy is the main focal point for those who live in the area and is Terryville’s longest operating business.

“This event is a good way to give back to the community,” Smith said. “I’m looking forward to seeing the families that will turn out for the old-fashioned fun [the committee] is planning.”

According to Dzvonar, organizing Family Fun Day was a group effort. It was “every facet of the community who pulled together and worked together to create such a great event,” she said, adding that the North Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce is hoping to make the event an annual affair hosted in each of its seven towns.

“This year, we’re concentrating on Terryville. Next year, we might be in Mount Sinai, Wading River or we might be in Terryville again,” she said.

For more information, call 631-821-1313 or visit www.northbrookhavenchamber.org.

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Leisure

Redcoats invade the Davis Meeting House in Coram

By Ed Randolph It was a hot but beautiful afternoon when a regiment of British soldiers and loyalists arrived to harass Coram local and former patriot minuteman, Gold Smith Davis. Spectators stood in surprise and suspense awaiting his fate as the infamous “Long Island Lobsterback” and members of the 22nd Regiment of Foot tied Mr. Davis to a wooden column on the porch, beating him with the butt end of a musket and stabbing him with a disjointed bayonet.

Though blood was splattered on Mrs. Davis’s pristine white porch, Mr. Davis survived the ordeal and was rescued by Setauket local and hometown hero Colonel Benjamin Tallmadge. Accompanied by members of the Third NY Regiment, he surrounded the British forces in a tactical ambush.

Musket fire was exchanged between the rivaling forces. Outgunned and cornered, the lobsterbacks were forced to retreat in haste as the patriots secured an unlikely victory in the heart of Long Island. Other eyewitness reports suggest Mr. Davis was hung upside down over a well, but these claims remain unconfirmed. Both reports suggest he was reunited with his wife Elizabeth.

Unsuspecting visitors found themselves thrust into the middle of an 18thcentury reenactment battlefield as a volley of musket fire echoed through the crisp summer air. After the spectacle, those in attendance enjoyed the Davis Meeting House Society’s outdoor Yard Sale and Craft Fair. Numerous vendors and visitors were in attendance and enjoyed the splendid sound of fife and drum. This event was hosted by the Davis Meeting House Society on Sept.

10 and was made possible by the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation.

For more information on Gold Smith Davis visit www.davistownmeetinghouse. org. For more information on becoming a Revolutionary War reenactor visit www.3rdny.com.

Photos by Karen Overin and Jameson Wessels

Clockwise, from top, members of the Third ny Regiment, 22nd Regiment of Foot, and the cast of ‘a Tale of Gold’; Gold Smith davis (George overin) being gutted by the ‘long Island lobster’ (Max Golub); Redcoat Kevin accompanies the ‘long Island lobster’ before raiding the home of Gold Smith davis; Gold Smith davis (overin) impaled by a bayonet belonging to ‘Culper Spy adventure’ creator and ‘a Tale of Gold’ writer Michael Tessler; and Elizabeth and Gold Smith davis (Karen and George overin) take a break after the performance.

‘It’s only a flesh wound.’