Arts & Lifestyles - September 16, 2021

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Advancement in Identifying and Treating Prostate Cancer OUR EXPERTS ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS David Golombos, MD Urologic Oncology Surgeon Department of Urology

Dinko Franceschi, MD Chief, Nuclear Medicine Director, Clinical PET Department of Radiology

Stony Brook University Cancer Center remains dedicated to offering patients with prostate cancer ongoing, expert care. Backed by state-of-the-art technology at our Stony Brook Advanced Imaging centers, a new FDA-approved imaging agent, called PYLARIFY®, can now help doctors better visualize cancer in the prostate for treatment purposes.

Here, our experts explain the benefits of imaging modalities and advanced technology for cancer treatments.

How prevalent is prostate cancer?

According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes.

Approximately 245,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2021.

What is the new procedure for diagnosing prostate cancer?

Getting a clearer look at the prostate is critical in diagnosing cancer. A new imaging agent was

recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It is a Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen — PSMA for short — that is given to a patient who then has a PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan. If the cancer has spread from the prostate, the agent is able to highlight the presence of cancer in the lymph nodes, bone and/or soft tissue. Or, it can help us see if there has been a recurrence of cancer in the prostate.

Why is this type of scan so important?

The ability to see exactly where a tumor is in a patient is vital in helping our medical team determine the best approach to a care plan, from various therapies to alternate treatment options.

Until now, conventional imaging has not been able to identify the location and extent of the disease in the majority of cases of men with a suspected cancer recurrence.

ABOUT THE GENITOURINARY ONCOLOGY TEAM Stony Brook Cancer Center’s Genitourinary Oncology Team provides comprehensive care for cancer of any organ of the urinary system and the male reproductive system. These include cancers of the bladder, kidney, ureter, prostate, penis and testis. Care ranges from screening at-risk individuals to treating those with advanced disease and providing access to clinical trials.

For more information, visit cancer.stonybrookmedicine.edu or call (631) SB-CANCER (722-2623).

Who is eligible for these scans?

What is Stony Brook Advanced Imaging?

Patients with suspected metastasis who are candidates for initial definitive therapy or those with suspected recurrence based on elevated serum PSA levels are eligible to receive the scan. The scans are not intended for diagnostic or preventative care. Currently, PSMA scans are available at two Stony Brook Imaging Centers, in Riverhead and Stony Brook. We expect to add additional locations in the near future.

Stony Brook Advanced Imaging is a collective group of centers that offer x-rays, sonography, ultrasounds, CT and PET/CT scans, CT/CAT scans, MRI, breast imaging and DEXA-bone density. Each center is staffed by the same specialty-trained radiologists who work at Stony Brook University Hospital, along with highly-skilled and experienced technologists.

More info. at imaging.stonybrookmedicine.edu.

What are the benefits of having various departments collaborate on a patient’s care?

Stony Brook Cancer Center uses a multidisciplinary approach to care. Our colleagues, such as medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists and oncology nurses, are all on the team to offer our patients a thorough diagnosis and an optimal treatment plan. In addition to this team, we have access to all medical specialties across Stony Brook Medicine, which gives patients assurance that they are receiving the best possible care every step of the way.

We strive to provide expert and compassionate care at every level and in every department.

Learn more: stonybrookmedicine.edu/services This article is intended to be general and/or educational in nature.

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We talked about the need for more human connection and how polarized our nation is.

It was amazing to see how many believe that their vote does not matter. We talked about civic engagement, how they are the future leaders of our nation and that they need to become more involved today.

On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, I was profoundly moved by the words of our former President George Bush at the Shanksville National Memorial in Pennsylvania. He reminded the nation of the need for unity and solidarity; that we need to rediscover the same American spirit that brought us together 20 years ago on that horrific day. He also reminded us that home-grown terrorism is as evil as terrorism around the world because it destroys the fabric of our nation by encouraging violence, hate and destruction.

As we remember 9/11 and the thousands that died on that dark day in American history, let us recommit ourselves to social justice and human rights; let us recognize our greatness in our diversity and our respect for the dignity of all people.

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On September 11, 2001, where were you?

I remember that day like it was yesterday.

I was teaching my Freshman Seminar Class at St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue.

It was a beautiful sunny day. Right after that all of our classes were suspended. I

BY FATHER FRANCIS PIZZARELLI celebrated the campus mass that day. We prayed for all the victims, for all the first responders and for our nation.

It was a scary day, but it also brought out the best in all of us. The solidarity that emerged in the days after 9/11 was inspirational. The spontaneous gatherings to honor our first responders, firefighters, and police were heartwarming.

President Bush brought us together as a nation reminding us “we must never forget!”

When he addressed the nation that day he made everyone feel better and feel that we were connected to each other.

Much has happened these past 20 years since 9/11. The world has changed and so has our nation. Technology has transformed a whole generation. Unfortunately, it is a double-edged sword. In an instant you can have information about anything you desire that would normally take you days and weeks to gather. It has also become in some circumstances a painful distraction.

People are obsessed with their cell phones.

Communication skills have become weaker.

As a teacher, I have found a growing number of my students have inadequate critical thinking and analytical writing skills.

Recently, I took an informal poll of my college students. 90% of more than 100 students acknowledged being on their cell phone more than being engaged in any other activity. Most of them agreed that cell phone use is out of control.

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through the courts so long as the procedure for trustee removal laid out in the trust is followed.

If the trust document is silent on the removal of a trustee or requires court intervention to remove a trustee, a party must petition the Surrogate’s Court for removal of the trustee. To petition the Surrogate’s Court for removal of a trustee, you must have legal standing. Typically, co-trustees and beneficiaries of the trust have legal standing.

The court will remove a trustee if the bad acts are proven. However, it is often an expensive and lengthy process that involves the exercise of discretion by a court generally hesitant to remove a chosen trustee. The court is under no obligation to remove the trustee.

In the case of unresponsiveness, the court intervention could be enough to prod the trustee. If an unresponsive trustee has demonstrated animosity toward the beneficiary that results in unreasonable refusal to distribute assets or has a conflict of interest, the court may remove the trustee. The court could also refuse to remove a trustee, but find that distributions are reasonable and order the trustee to make distributions to the beneficiaries through a court mediated settlement. Trustees cannot simply ignore their fiduciary duty.

Removal of a trustee should only be undertaken if it can be proven that the assets of the trust are in danger under the trustee’s control. Mere speculation, distrust or unresponsiveness will not be enough to remove a trustee. If you are dealing with an unresponsive trustee and suspect that the trustee is mismanaging the trust or not fulfilling their duties, you should contact an attorney that specializes in estate litigation to review your options.

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It takes more than a disagreement or general mistrust of the fiduciary to have him or her removed. General unresponsiveness is not a ground for removal.

Surrogate’s Court BY NANCY BURNER ESQ. Procedure Act § 719 lists several grounds for the removal of a trustee. Reasons include that the trustee: • cannot be served due to absconding or concealment; • neglects or refuses to obey a Court order; • is judicially committed, convicted of a felony or declared an incapacitated person; or • commingles or deposits money in an account other than one authorized to do business with the trust.

Most of the time issues with trustees are not so straightforward. Unresponsiveness is certainly a problem for the beneficiary, but not enough on its own to warrant removal by the court. Courts are generally hesitant to remove trustees since removal is essentially a judicial nullification of the trustmaker’s choice. Courts take the position that removal of a trustee is a drastic remedy and not every breach of duty rises to the level necessary to warrant removal.

There are generally two procedures for the removal of a trustee. The preferred way is to follow the instructions provided in the trust for removal. The trust document may provide that the beneficiaries can remove the trustee by unanimous or majority vote for any reason or for due cause. If the trust was created in a Will, called a testamentary trust, removal still must go through the Surrogates Court.

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The Teen Agents of Change Club at Comsewogue Public Library is collecting school supplies to be donated to local students in need.

All types of schoool supplies are welcome. Please drop off donations through September in the library lobby at 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station. For more information, please contact librarians Alison Quinn or Jenny Cammarano at 631-928-1212.

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CAYLA'S COLUMN

Litter, laughter and literature at Mount Sinai's Cedar Beach

Smiles abounded on Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai during the Children’s Bird Walk and Beach Clean-Up on August 21st.

Run by me and my sister through our education program, Beach Bucket Brigade, the event brought 20 children BY CAYLA ROSENHAGEN aged 4 to 12 and their families together to participate in fun, nature-themed activities.

To kick off the program, we gathered on the beach to play ‘Sparrow Says,’ and read a book about our incredible avian life here on Long Island. Soon after, participants took to the paved nature trail to learn about and observe these birds in their natural surroundings. The children were delighted to see and hear mockingbirds, sparrows, catbirds, Mourning Doves, and cardinals.

Litter poses an immense danger to these birds as well as other local wildlife. Animals can get tangled up in it, or even ingest it, leading to heartbreaking outcomes.

From left, Iris and Cayla Rosenhagen with participants of the Beach Bucket Brigade. Photo by Raina Angelier

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After observing such an abundance of the beach. We found a variety of improperly wildlife, the families were motivated to do disposed-of waste including throw-away something to protect them, and so began the plastic utensils and straws, fishing lines, and beach clean-up. Equipped with gloves and lots of cigarettes. beach buckets to collect litter, we scoured At the end of the clean-up, we thanked

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the families for volunteering their time and told them they were heroes for doing their part to protect our environment.

As a token of our gratitude, we gave the families eco-friendly souvenirs to take home with them.

The event was a great success. We collected an enormous amount of litter, all the while giving kids and their families an educational, entertaining, and fun-filled day to remember. Our hope is that by observing the wonder of nature firsthand, the younger generation will gain an even better appreciation and respect for it.

To keep an eye out for our upcoming programs, please follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/BeachBucketBrigade.

Cayla Rosenhagen is a local high school student who enjoys capturing the unique charm of the community through photography and journalism.

She serves on the board of directors for the Four Harbors Audubon Society and Brookhaven’s Youth Board, and is the founder and coordinator of Beach Bucket Brigade, a community outreach program dedicated to environmental awareness, engagement, and education. She is also an avid birder, hiker, and artist who is concurrently enrolled in college, pursuing a degree in teaching.

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You are not limited by your genes.

Fortunately, most diseases are based primarily on epigenetics, which are environmental influences, and not on genetics. Epigenetics literally means above or around the gene. In epigenetics, lifestyle choices impact gene expression. Just because your first degree relatives may have had a disease, you are not predestined to follow suit.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Three less-discussed methods to reduce diabetes risks

Controlling sleep-time blood pressure may help

Our understanding of diabetes – its risks and treatment paradigms – is continually evolving. Because so many are affected by diabetes and prediabetes in the U.S., and because the potential health consequences, including significant cardiovascular risks, are so much greater in this population, studies frequently target this population.

To provide a sense of scale, the current rate of diabetes among the U.S. adult population is 13 percent, while another estimated 88 million U.S. adults have prediabetes, based on fasting glucose levels (HbA1C) of BY DAVID DUNAIEF, MD 5.7 to 6.4 percent (1).

For those with diabetes, cardiovascular risk and severity may not be equal between the sexes. In two trials, women with type 2 diabetes had greater cardiovascular risk than men. In one retrospective study, women with diabetes were hospitalized due to heart attacks at a more significant rate than men, though both had substantial increases in risk, 162 percent and 96 percent, respectively (2).

What may reduce risks of disease and/ or complications? Fortunately, we are not without options. These include lifestyle modifications, timing of blood pressure medications, and, oddly, modest wine consumption.

Diet bests Metformin for prevention

All too often in the medical community, we are guilty of reaching for drugs and either overlooking lifestyle modifications or expecting that patients will fail with them. This is a disservice; lifestyle changes may be more effective in preventing this disease. In a head-to-head comparison study, diet plus exercise bested metformin for diabetes prevention (3). This study was performed over 15 years of duration in 2,776 participants who were at high risk for diabetes because they were over-weight or obese and had elevated sugars.

There were three groups in the study: those receiving a low-fat, low-calorie diet with 15 minutes of moderate cardiovascular exercise; those taking metformin 875 mg twice a day; and a placebo group. Diet and

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Studies show that taking blood pressure medication at night lowers the risk of diabetes.

exercise reduced the risk of diabetes by 27 percent, while metformin reduced it by 18 percent over the placebo, both reaching statistical significance. Note that, while these are impressive results that speak to the use of lifestyle modification and to metformin, this is not an optimal diabetes diet.

Blood pressure medications’ timing

Interestingly, taking blood pressure medications at night has an odd benefit, lowering the risk of diabetes (4). In a study, there was a 57 percent reduction in the risk of developing diabetes in those who took blood pressure medications at night rather than in the morning.

It seems that controlling sleep-time blood pressure is more predictive of risk for diabetes than morning or 48-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. This study had a long duration of almost six years with about 2,000 participants.

The blood pressure medications used in the trial were ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and beta blockers.

The first two medications have their effect on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) of the kidneys.

According to the researchers, the drugs that blocked RAAS in the kidneys had the most powerful effect on preventing diabetes.

Furthermore, when sleep systolic (top number) blood pressure was elevated one standard deviation above the mean, there was a 30 percent increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

Interestingly, the RAAS-blocking drugs are the same drugs that protect kidney function when patients have diabetes.

Reducing complications with wine?

Diabetes patients are often warned to limit or eliminate alcohol. A significant part of the reasoning relates to how the body metabolizes alcohol and sugars. So, the results of a study that showed small amounts of wine could have benefits in reducing diabetes-associated complications among those who were well-

controlled sent ripples throughout the medical community.

The CASCADE trial, a randomized controlled trial, considered the gold standard of studies, shows wine may have heart benefits in well-controlled patients with type 2 diabetes by altering the lipid (cholesterol) profile (5).

Patients were randomized into three groups, each receiving a drink with dinner nightly. One group received five ounces of red wine, another five ounces of white wine, and the control group drank five ounces of water.

Those who drank the red wine saw a significant increase in their “good chomlesterol” HDL levels, an increase in apolipoprotein A1 (the primary component in HDL) and a decrease in the ratio of total cholesterol-to-HDL levels compared to the water-drinking control arm. In other words, there were significant beneficial cardiometabolic changes.

White wine also had beneficial cardiometabolic effects, but not as great as red wine. However, white wine did improve glycemic (sugar) control significantly compared to water, whereas red wine did not. Also, slow metabolizers of alcohol in a combined red and white wine group analysis had better glycemic control than those who drank water. This study had a two-year duration and involved 224 patients.

All participants were instructed to follow a Mediterranean-type diet.

Does this mean diabetes patients should start drinking wine? Not necessarily, because this is a small, though well-designed, study.

Remember, participants were well-controlled type 2 diabetes patients who generally were nondrinkers.

We need to reverse the trend toward higher diabetes prevalence. Diet and exercise are the first line for prevention. Even a good, but nonideal, diet had better results than medication. A modest amount of wine, especially red, may have effects that reduce cardiovascular risk. Blood pressure medications taken at night, especially those that block RAAS in the kidneys, may help significantly to prevent diabetes.

References:

(1) cdc.gov. (4) Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications 2015;29(5):713-717. (3) Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. Online Sept. 11, 2015.

(4) Diabetologia. Online Sept. 23, 2015. (5) Ann Intern Med. 2015;163(8):569-579.

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Join award-winning artist Doug Reina for a special event on Sept. 18.

Heckscher Museum hosts museum tour/plein air painting

Join the Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington for an inspiring day at the Museum and Dove/Torr Cottage in Centerport on Saturday, Sept.

18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Begin the day at the Museum with an exclusive tour.

Artist Doug Reina will share his insight and expertise as he takes you through the exhibition and highlights landscape paintings including many by Arthur Dove and Helen Torr. Then, head to historic Dove/Torr Cottage on Center Shore Road in Centerport to spend the afternoon painting en plein air. Bring your own painting supplies and pack a brown bag lunch. Rain date is Sept. 19.

Fee is $50 per person, $40 members. To register, visit www.heckscher.org.

Shed the Meds heads to PJS

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station will host a Shed the Meds event on Thursday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Drop by with any unused prescriptions and they will be safely discarded by the Suffolk County Sheriff’s office. Open to all. No registration required. For more information, call 631-928-1212, option 3.

Smithtown blood drive

The Town of Smithtown, in partnership with New York Blood Center, hosts a blood drive at Smithtown Landing Country Club, 495 Landing Ave., Smithtown on Wednesday, Sept.

22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments preferred by calling 800-933-BLOOD or visit www.donate.nybc.org.

Centereach recycling event

Brookhaven Town Councilman Kevin LaValle will present a special recycling event for Town of Brookhaven residents at Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with an e-waste collection, paper shredding and drug take back.

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Dawn Olenick snapped this photo at Baiting Hollow Beach in her hometown after a rainstorm in August. She writes, 'The sky lit up and it was a beautiful night for a walk.'

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MONEY MATTERS

Prepare for health care costs in retirement

It’s unfortunate but true: As we age, we encounter more healthrelated issues – and they carry a price tag that can get pretty high in retirement. Will you be ready for these costs?

Perhaps your first step in preparing yourself is knowing what BY MICHAEL CHRISTODOULOU you may be facing. Consider this: 80% of Americans 65 and older have a chronic condition and 42% live with a disability, according to the National Coalition on Aging and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as reported in a recent Edward Jones/Age Wave survey titled Four Pillars of the New Retirement: What a Difference a Year Makes.

The study also found that retirees’ greatest financial worry is the cost of health care and long-term care – concerns that have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

And health care is likely going to be one of the largest expenses in retirement – the average couple might spend $10,000 to $12,000 per year on health care costs. Nonetheless, you can boost your confidence about meeting these costs by making the right moves.

Here are a few suggestions: Take advantage of your health savings account. If you’re still working, consider contributing to a health savings account (HSA) if it’s offered by your employer. This account allows you to save pretax dollars (and possibly earn employee matching contributions), which can potentially grow, and be withdrawn, taxfree to help you pay for qualified medical expenses in retirement.

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Learn what to expect from Medicare. You can enroll in Medicare three months before you turn 65. Before you sign up, you’ll find it helpful to do some research on what Medicare covers, or perhaps even attend a seminar or webinar. On the most basic level, you’ll need to choose either the original Medicare program, possibly supplemented with a Medigap policy, or Medicare Advantage, also known as Medicare Part C. Given all the variables involved – deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, areas of coverage and availability of your personal doctors – you’ll want to choose your plan carefully.

Protect yourself from long-term care costs. No matter which Medicare plan you choose, it won’t cover much, if any, of the costs of long-term care, such as an extended stay in a nursing home. You may want to consult with a financial advisor, who can suggest options to protect you and your family from long-term care costs, which can be considerable.

And of course, do whatever you can to stay healthy, before and during your retirement. It’s been shown that exercise and a balanced diet can help you feel better, maintain your weight and even reduce the likelihood of developing some serious illnesses.

By making the right financial moves and taking care of yourself, you can go a long way toward managing your health care costs in retirement – and enjoying many happy and rewarding years.

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TOILETRIES: Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Deodorant, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Toilet Paper, and Razors.

BABY ITEMS: Baby Shampoo, Baby Wash, Baby Wipes, Baby Powder, Desitin and Lotion They are also accepting donations of grocery store gift cards and cash to purchase whatever else is needed. If you prefer, you can remain in your vehicle for a contact-free drop off. For more information, call Brian at 631-938-6464.

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SBU’s Ellen Pikitch helps enhance tool to protect oceans Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

Preserving the oceans of the world will take more than putting labels on sensitive areas or agreeing on an overall figure for how much area needs protection.

It will require consistent definitions, guidelines and enforcement across regions and a willingness to commit to common goals.

A group of 42 scientists including Ellen Pikitch, Endowed Professor of Ocean Conservation Sciences at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University, recently published a new framework developed over more than 10 years in the journal Science to understand, plan, establish, evaluate and monitor ocean protection in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).

“We’ve had MPAs for a long time,” said Pikitch. Some of them are not actively managed, with activities that aren’t allowed, such as fishing or mining, going on in them. “They may not be strongly set up in the first place to protect biodiversity. What this paper does is that it introduces a terminology with a lot of detail on when an MPA qualifies to be at a certain level of establishment and protection.”

These scientists, who work at 38 institutions around the world, created an approach that uses seven factors to derive four designations: fully protected, highly protected, lightly protected, and minimally protected.

If a site includes any mining at all, it is no longer considered a marine protected area.

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infrastructure, aquaculture and nonextractive activities. A minimally protected area, on the other hand, has high levels of anchoring, infrastructure, aquaculture and fishing, with moderate levels of non-extractive activities and dredging and dumping.

Using their own research and evidence from scientific literature, the researchers involved in this broad-based analysis wanted to ensure that MPAs “have quality percent of the oceans by 2020. The protection,” Pikitch explained. world fell short of that goal, with “The quality is as important, if not the current protection reaching about 7.7 percent, according to moreso, than the quantity.”

The researchers are pleased Pikitch.

Indeed, amid discussions during with the timing of the release of this paper, which comes out just the development of this new over a month before the United outcome-based approach to MPAs, Nations’ Convention on Biological some researchers wondered about Diversity, which ‘We have to accept this the logic of creating a target of 30 percent will meet virtually in October. Over 50 is the world we made. within the next nine countries, including Everything we do that years even as the world fell short of the United States, the earlier goal. have already agreed can make a positive Some people to protect 30 difference, we do.’ at the meetings percent of the ocean — ELLEN PIKITCH wondered “should by 2030. we be pushing Pikitch called this a “critical time to get this these things when a lot of them information in front of decision are failing?” Pikitch recalled of a makers.” The meeting will occur in lively debate during a meeting in two parts, with the second one set Borneo. “Part of the answer is in for an in-person gathering in China this paper. These [earlier efforts] are failing because they are not in April.

The point of the paper is to “help doing the things that need to be clarify what is an MPA, how do we done to be effective. It definitely distinguish different types and their helped us inform what we should be thinking about.” outcomes,” Pikitch added.

Enabling conditions for marine The people who attend the CBD meeting range from high level protected areas go well beyond government officials all the way up setting up an area that prevents to the president of small countries. fishing. The MPA guidelines in About a decade ago, an earlier the paper have four components, convention targeted protecting 10 including stages of establishment,

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levels of protection, enabling conditions and outcomes.

The benefits of ensuring the quality of protecting marine life extends beyond sustaining biodiversity or making sure an area has larger or more plentiful marine life.

“More often than not, it’s the case that MPAs do double duty” by protecting an environment and providing a sustainable resource for people around the area, Pikitch said. Locally, she points to an effort in Shinnecock Bay that provided the same benefits of these ocean protection regions.

In the western part of the bay, Pikitch said the program planted over 3.5 million hard clams into two areas. In the last decade, those regions have had an increase in the hard clam population of over 1,000 percent, which has provided numerous other benefits.

“It demonstrates the positive impact of having a no-take area,” Pikitch said.

At the same time, the bay hasn’t had any brown tides for four straight years. These brown tides and algal blooms can otherwise pose a danger to human health.

By filtering the water, the clams also make it easier for eel grass

to grow, which was struggling to survive in cloudier waters that reduce their access to light. With four times as much eel grass as a decade ago, younger fish have a place to hide, grow and eat, increasing their abundance.

Being aware of the imperiled oceans and the threats humans and others face from a changing planet has sometimes been a struggle for Pikitch.

The marine researcher recalled a time when four hurricanes were churning at the same time in the Atlantic.

“I went to bed and I have to admit, I was really depressed,” Pikitch said.

When she woke up the next morning, she had to teach a class.

She regrouped and decided on a strategic message.

“This is reality,” she told her class. “We have to accept this is the world we made. Everything we do that can make a positive difference, we do.”

Pikitch is encouraged by the work done to develop a new MPA framework.

These protected areas “provide a sustainable pathway to ensure a healthy ocean and to provide a home for future biodiversity,” she said.

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MOVIE REVIEW

Horoscopes of the week

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BY JEFFREY SANZEL

their two children. Wenwu’s enemies, the Iron Summer has long been the mainstay of Gang, murder Li, causing Wenwu to resurrect cinematic superhero releases. Joining this the Ten Rings. He trains his son, Shang-Chi, season’s Black Widow and The Suicide Squad in martial arts. When Shang-Chi is fourteen is Marvel Studio’s Shang-Chi and the Legend years old, his father sends him to avenge his of the Ten Rings, an enjoyable, if not wholly mother’s murder. inspired, two hours.

The film jumps to present-day San Francisco.

In the wake of the hit television show Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), now mild-mannered Kung Fu, the Shang-Chi character debuted parking valet “Sean,” lives a quiet, unimpressive in Special Marvel Edition #15 (December life, palling around with his best friend, the 1973) and starred in a solo title through thrill-seeking Katy (Awkwafina). After an attack 1983. Spun-off from author Sax Rohmer’s by the Ten Rings, Shang-Chi shares his past work, Shang-Chi was the unknown son of with Katy, and they journey to Macau in search Rohmer’s arch-villain, Dr. Fu Manchu. Writer of Shang-Chi’s sister, Xu Xialing (Meng’er Steve Englehart stated that Zhang).

Shang-Chi’s name came from The true raison d'être The intersection the study of I-Ching, with of the film is the many of legend and legacy, “sheng” meaning “ascending” fantasy and family, and and “chi” vital energy. After action sequences, which the all-important good Marvel lost the rights to range from extraordinary versus evil follows.

Rohmer’s rogue, the company Thematically, the writers renamed Shang-Chi’s father, pairings to epic battles. emphasize the idea that Zheng Zu. we are all “a product of After a nearly five-decade history, and what came before,” intersecting with the more several attempts dating back as early as 1980, violent “a blood debt must be paid by blood.”

Shang-Chi has now made it to the big screen Shang-Chi confronts that he must “face who in a colorful, predictable action-adventure. [he is].” Much of this works because of Simu The film opens over a thousand years Liu’s “Who me?” charm growing into a more ago, with Xu Wenwu (Tony Leung) wielding self-actualized and self-aware individual. the ten rings, bands that give extraordinary With his inherent “watchability” and power to their holder. With his organization, appealing warmth, he easily carries the film. the Ten Rings, behind him, he becomes a While the supporting roles are warrior-conqueror throughout hundreds of underdeveloped, the cast is more than capable. years of history.

Awkafina makes for an affable sidekick In 1996, he becomes obsessed with locating who comes into her own. Leung brings the Ta Lo, a village said to be the home of mythical gravitas with a touch of underlying pain to the beasts. He journeys through a magical forest, patriarch. One wishes that Zhang’s Xialing had where the Ta Lo village guardian, Ying Li been given a bit more dimension as there is a (Fala Chen), thwarts him. The two fall in love wealth of potential. Her struggle with a sense and leave the village, living in peace with of childhood abandonment is touched upon

but not fully realized. Ben Kingsley reprises Trevor Slattery, a character introduced in the Marvel One Shot short film All Hail the King.

Without previous knowledge, this inclusion is a bit off. Kingsley is amusing, especially interacting with the mythical beast, whom he calls “Morris,” but lacking the background, the result is an unfulfilling cameo.

But the true raison d'être of the film is the many action sequences, which range from extraordinary pairings to epic battles. There are enough fights to satisfy the cravings of even the most eager fans. There are battles on a bus, in a fight club, a parking garage, a bar, a field, etc. There is a point where it almost feels like a demented Green Eggs and Ham— “Would you, could you in a …”—and insert a location. But they are all beautifully staged, the more pastoral echoing the landmark Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

The CGI is neatly integrated, with a range of hybrid animals and fantastical creations.

While, of course, created on a vastly higher level, there are nostalgic shades in the monster encounters, reminiscent of the stop-motion animation of Ray Harryhausen or even the earlier Godzilla movies.

Director Destin Daniel Cretton collaborated on the screenplay with Dave Callaham and Andrew Lanham. And while the dialogue is often stiff and declarative (with a handful of shoehorned wisecracks), the film is busy enough to keep propelling forward. With enough plot and lots of action, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings epitomizes summer fare. And, like the majority of the genre, it will most likely be the first of many in the series.

Rated PG-13 the film is now playing in local theaters.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a quest to discover something new about yourself could prove fruitful. Take an introspective approach to the next few days and be ready to learn something new.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 This could be an extremely creative week for you, Libra. Afford time for artsy pursuits and you may be surprised at what you can create. You may discover a new passion.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you’re not typically one who excels with last-minute details. Therefore, start planning on an upcoming event and make sure you have all of your ducks in a row.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Listen to your emotions, Sagittarius. While you tend to deal with situations by acting rationally, this time around you may have to go with your gut and your heart.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 This is a week to sit back and slow down. Channel summer vibes even if it’s not quite summer any longer, Capricorn. If you didn’t have a chance to get away, do so this week.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Your nurturing instincts are on alert, Aquarius. This is an excellent time to tell someone you care about that you’re always available for him or her. Reach out soon.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Good times are ahead, Pisces. Keep an open mind and embrace any opportunity to do something good for others.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Attention to detail is very important this week, Aries. Be sure not to lose your focus as things you do will be highly scrutinized by others. Ask a third party to check your work.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Give others room to breathe and respect how they’re feeling in certain situations, Taurus. Just because you feel comfortable doesn’t mean others will as well.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, reminisce about those people with whom you had strong connections. If you lost touch, this can be a great time to rekindle relationships and move forward.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Feel out the crowd and make adjustments to the way you interact with others based on the vibe you’re getting, Cancer. If people are outgoing and boisterous, follow suit.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Maintain a positive outlook in regard everything you encounter this week, Leo. A positive perspective can make all the difference when a lot is on your plate.

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COOKING COVE

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BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

Sometimes when I really want to know how to cook something, I go to the store-bought container the main ingredient comes in. I figure the producer isn’t going to steer me wrong and give me a recipe that doesn’t work or isn’t any good because then their product will look bad.

That being said, I usually can’t help fiddling around a little bit with the recipe and seeing if I can give another dimension or slightly different taste. It might just be the addition of nuts to a muffin recipe or garlic or onion to a stew recipe or maybe even just a pinch of an additional spice or herb, and because it’s never anything radical, so far this habit hasn’t caused disaster.

So here are a couple of recipes I’ve tweaked successfully. The featured product or ingredient bears an asterisk. My addition or substitution bears a double asterisk.

Bran Muffins

YIELD: Makes 12 muffins INGREDIENTS: 12 paper baking cups or cooking spray *1 1/2 cups Original Fiber One cereal 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup raisins, if desired **1 teaspoon vanilla (instead of 1/2 teaspoon) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 large egg 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, if desired **1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg **1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Heat oven to 400 F. Place a paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups or spray just the bottoms of the cups with cooking spray.

Place the bran is a resealable food storage plastic bag; seal the bag, and roll over it with a rolling pin or bottle, or press with bottom of small saucepan to crush cereal into fine crumbs.

In a medium bowl, stir the crushed cereal, milk, raisins and vanilla until well mixed.

Let stand about 5 minutes or until cereal has softened. Beat in the oil and egg with a fork. In another bowl, stir the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and walnuts until well mixed. Stir flour mixture into cereal mixture just until flour is moistened (batter will be lumpy). Spoon the batter into the cups, dividing batter evenly.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If muffins were baked in paper baking cups, immediately remove from pan to a cooling rack. If muffins were baked in a sprayed pan, leave in pan 5 minutes, then remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm.

Stuffed Peppers

YIELD: Makes 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS: 3 large bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeds removed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup sliced scallion 1 garlic clove **1 cup frozen peas, thawed (instead of corn) One 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes, drained 1/4 cup chopped parsley **1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (instead of dried rosemary) *1 cup Ben’s Original Long Grain White Rice, cooked 1 teaspoon salt **Freshly ground pepper to taste **1/4 cup unflavored breadcrumbs (instead of cornflake crumbs) **1 tablespoon olive oil DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9" x 13" x 5" rectangular baking dish and place pepper, cut side down, in the oven while it preheats.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter; add onion, celery, scallion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes; remove and discard garlic. Add peas, tomatoes, parsley, thyme, rice, salt and pepper and stir frequently until heated through, about two minutes. Remove dish with peppers from oven, turn peppers over so cut side is up and fill each one with rice mixture. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top and drizzle 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over crumbs. Bake uncovered 12 to 15 minutes until heated through. **Serve with a bean salad.

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COVER STORY

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Holocaust survivor’s complicated connection to the SS officer who nursed her through typhoid. An heir to a margarine fortune determined to give away his $25 million inheritance. A whistleblower whose patriotism leads to prison. These are just some of the stories explored when the award-winning Port Jefferson Documentary

Dear Mr. Brody will be screened at Theatre Three on Oct. 4.

Series (PJDS) kicks off its Fall 2021 season on Sept. 20.

Since 2005, the film series has been providing audiences access to films, artists, and stories that may otherwise not be as available to the general public.

Sponsored by the Greater Port JeffersonNorthern Brookhaven Arts Council, the Suffolk County Office of Film and Cultural Affairs, Maia Salon Spa and Wellness, and Covati and Janhsen, CPAs, the PJDS will present seven intriguing documentaries at Theatre Three, located at 412 Main Street in Port Jefferson.

The documentaries were handpicked by a six-member film board that includes co-directors Lyn Boland, Barbara Sverd and Wendy Feinberg along with Honey Katz, Lorie Rothstein and Lynn Rein. Although the final selections are made by the board, the screening committee also includes four longtime volunteers Denise Livrieri, Yvonne Lieffrig, Debbie Bolvadin, and Mitch Riggio.

“We run the documentary series as a real democracy. Every film has a showrunner; you pick a film that you are particularly excited about, and everyone votes it in,” explained Lyn Boland.

The films include Love It Was Not, Claydream, Dear Mr. Brody, United States vs. Reality Winner, Not Going Quietly, In Balanchine’s Classroom, and Mission Joy — Finding Happiness in Troubled Times.

Screenings will take place 7 p.m. on Mondays, September 20 and 27; October 4, 11, 18, 25; and November 15. (See sidebar).

With the exception of Claydream, the films will be also offered virtually the following day.

In addition, an eighth film, Torn, will be only offered virtually on Nov. 8.

Each screening will be followed by a Q&A with the documentary’s director or producer, who will join the event via personal appearance, Skype call, or, in one case, a prerecorded Zoom interview. Tom Needham, host of The Sounds of Film on WUSB, will act as emcee.

“Tom is the consummate interviewer. We are so lucky to have him. He chooses his own

Love It Was Not will be screened at Theatre Three on Sept. 20.

very interesting questions which really gets to the heart of each film and the filmmaker’s reasons for making the film,” said Wendy Feinberg.

Boland believes that this series may be the most diverse series yet. “This season is the most varied season I can remember us presenting. It covers a huge range of topics,” she said. Love It Was Not, a film by Maya Sarfaty, was Boland’s recommendation to the panel.

“It’s a Holocaust story about a prisoner who had an SS officer fall in love with her; a remarkable story,” Boland said. “He secretly nurses her through typhoid, decades later his wife calls her to testify at his Nuremberg trial.

Of course this is a dilemma for her…”

Boland is excited to see all the films, especially Dear Mr. Brody, directed by Marc Evans and United States vs. Reality Winner directed by Sonia Kennebeck.

“Dear Mr. Brody is such a nostalgia piece from the 70’s, a period I loved, and it was a story I had never heard. I thought it was very unique and it was sparked by finding the trove of letters sent to him from that period.”

United States vs. Reality Winner stood out to the co-director for how it explores the difficult decisions individuals in fraught situations may be forced to make. “It is important that the missed stories be told, the stories that really define their times,” she said.

“I thought what Reality did was so brave, so right and what she went through for it shows how twisted up motivation and rules can be.”

It’s that sort of authenticity that Boland believes makes documentaries so arresting and engaging. “I think what makes documentaries

special is the extra dimension of knowing that they are true...there is no forgetting about the camera, like you do in a feature film.

You are really aware that someone had to be there, in that situation, with a camera, and even if it is not dangerous or daring, it is still access, and with access you can make the film. Documentarians don’t always know how a story is going to unfold, but finding the story arc, that makes it a really riveting documentary,” she said.

Everyone associated with the series is first and foremost a fan of the genre, according to Boland. And while many of the works are discovered by board members at festivals such as the Tribeca Film Festival, they are also being contacted by film distributors.

“Distributors are reaching out to us more often. We’re not a festival, so we don’t solicit entries the way festivals do. We really feel that we are picking from an already selective group of films when we see them at a film festival. We used to absolutely require that a film had to have won an award or gotten rave critical review; we now trust our own judgement more,” she said.

A labor of love for all those involved, holding the live screenings and Q&As at Theatre Three is an ongoing partnership.

“We’re providing an opportunity for an arts organization in our community. It is very valuable to screen films that people wouldn’t necessarily get to see in movie theaters; many of them noncommercial. The series offers a truly wonderful service,” said Theatre Three's Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel.

PJDS Fall season continued on page B18

■ The season begins with a screening of Love It Was Not on Sept. 20. Flamboyant and full of life, Jewish prisoner Helena Citron found herself the subject of an unlikely affection at Auschwitz: Franz Wunsch, a high-ranking SS officer who fell in love with her magnetic singing voice. Their forbidden relationship lasted until her miraculous liberation. Thirty years later, a letter arrived from Wunsch’s wife begging Helena to testify on Wunsch’s behalf in an Austrian court. She was faced with an impossible decision: should she help the man who brutalized so many lives, but saved hers, along with some of the people closest to her?

Follow her journey in Love It Was Not. Guest speaker, recorded via Zoom, is Director Maya Sarfaty. This film is sponsored by Temple Isaiah and North Shore Jewish Center.

■ Up next on Sept. 27 is Claydream which follows the story of Will Vinton, a modern day Walt Disney who picked up a ball of clay and saw a world of potential. Known as the “ Father of Claymation,” leading a team of artists and writers, Vinton revolutionized the animation business during the 80’s and 90’s.

But after thirty years of being the unheralded king of clay, Will Vinton’s carefully sculpted American dream came tumbling down. The film takes us on an exciting journey, rich with nostalgia and anchored by a trove of clips from Vinton’s life work, including his iconic, classic California Raisins. Guest Speaker is Director Marq Evans via Skype. *Please note, this film is not available virtually.

■ Next up on Oct. 4 is Dear Mr. Brody.

In 1970, hippie-millionaire Michael Brody Jr., the 21-year-old heir to a margarine fortune, announced to the world that he would personally usher in a new era of peace and love by giving away his twenty-five million dollar inheritance to anyone in need.

Instant celebrities, Brody and his young wife Renee were mobbed by the public, scrutinized by the press, and overwhelmed by the crush of personal letters responding to this extraordinary offer. Fifty years later, an enormous cache of these letters are discovered – unopened.

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In this riveting follow-up to his acclaimed film, TOWER, presented by the PJDS in 2016, award-winning director Keith Maitland reveals the incredible story of the countless struggling Americans who sought Brody’s help. Guest Speaker is Melissa Robyn Glassman, Producer and subject in the film.

■ United States vs. Reality Winner will be screened on Oct. 11. A state of secrets and a ruthless hunt for whistleblowers, the documentary tells the story of 25-year-old NSA contractor Reality Winner who leaked a top secret document to the media about Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections. Guest speaker will be Director Sonia Kennebeck.

■ The season continues with Not Going Quietly on Oct. 18. When 32-year-old activist and father Ady Barkan is diagnosed with ALS and given four years to live, he finds himself in a deep depression, struggling to connect with his young son, whose presence reminds him of the future he will miss. But, after a chance confrontation on an airplane with Senator Jeff Flake goes viral, Ady decides to embark on a tour of America, using his final breaths to fight for healthcare justice, and ultimately discovering that collective action and speaking truth to power can not only inspire movements, they can offer personal and emotional transformation as well. Guest speaker will be Director Nicholas Bruckman.

■ Up next on Oct. 25 is In Balanchine’s Classroom which takes us back to the glory years of Balanchine’s New York City Ballet through the remembrances of his former dancers and their quest to fulfill the vision of a genius.

Opening the door to his studio, Balanchine’s private laboratory, they reveal new facets of the groundbreaking choreographer: taskmaster, mad scientist, and spiritual teacher. Today, as his former dancers teach a new generation, questions arise: what was the secret of his teaching? Can it be replicated? This film will thrill anyone interested in the intensity of the master-disciple relationship and all who love dance, music, and the creative process. Guest speaker is Director Connie Hochman.

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■ Directed by Max Lowe, Torn will be screened virtually only on Nov. 8. On Oct. 5, 1999, legendary climber Alex Lowe was tragically lost alongside cameraman and fellow climber David Bridges in a deadly avalanche on the slopes of the Tibetan mountain, Shishapangma. Miraculously surviving the avalanche was Alex’s best friend and climbing partner, renowned mountaineer Conrad Anker. After the tragedy, Anker and Alex’s widow, Jennifer, fell in love and married, and Anker stepped in to help raise Alex’s three sons. The film will follow Max Lowe in his quest to understand his iconic late father as he explores family’s complex relationships in the wake of his father’s death.

In Balanchine's Classroom will be screened at Theatre Three on Oct. 25.

■ Mission Joy — Finding Happiness in Troubled Times, a profound and jubilant exploration of the remarkable friendship between Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, closes out the PJDS Fall season on Nov. 15. Inspired by the international bestseller, The Book of Joy, the documentary welcomes viewers into intimate conversations between two men whose resistance against adversity has marked our modern history. Co-Directed

by Louis Psihoyos and Peggy Callahan, the documentary reflects upon their personal hardships as well as the burden both men carry as world leaders dedicated to bringing justice to and fighting authoritarianism in their communities. Guest speaker is CoDirector Peggy Callahan via Skype.

PJDS Fall season Continued from page B17

The Fall 2021 Port Jefferson Documentary Series will be presented at 7 p.m. on select Monday nights from Sept. 20 to Nov. 15 at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson and virtually the following day.

Please note COVID-19 protocols will be fully enforced at Theatre Three. All ticket holders must show proof of vaccination status at the door, where it will be checked by two physician volunteers. Minor children too young to be vaccinated must be accompanied by a vaccinated adult, and all audience members must wear masks.

Live screenings are capped at 100 people while virtual screenings are capped at 50 people. Tickets are $10 per person online or at the door. A film pass to see all the documentaries is $56.

To purchase tickets, please visit www. portjeffdocumentaryseries.com. For more information, call 631-473-5200.

BOOK REVIEW

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Down the Ways The Wooden Ship Era

By Beverly C. Tyler

REVIEWED BY JEFFREY SANZEL

“The success of Long Island shipbuilding was due in part to its rural location and the three things Long Island had in abundance — water, men and material. Surrounded by water, Long Island was an ideal location for shipbuilding.”

Last fall, History Close at Hand published Beverly C. Tyler’s informative Setauket and Brookhaven History Through the Murals of Vance Locke. His most recent offering is Down Above, author Beverly C. Tyler at the helm of America’s Cup the Ways – The Wooden Ship yacht NZ41 in the Hauraki Gulf, from Auckland, New Zealand Era. Subtitled “East Setauket in September, 2002. Photo courtesy of NZ 40/41 Shipbuilders, Ship Captains, Maritime Trades and Dyer’s Neck Homes,” There are thirty-two stops, beginning on the book is a celebration of an industry seen Bayview Avenue and ending with Scott’s through a very local prism.

Cove. A history of the place, its relationship As with his earlier work, Tyler leads to the shipbuilding industry, and the home’s with the deepest and sincerest respect for inhabitants are vividly presented with each the indigenous people of Long Island — location. Facts blend with interesting trivia. and, in particular, the Setalcotts. And while These include Thomas W. Rowland, who the title suggests a narrow exploration, had twelve children — six by each of his two the introductory pages place the topic in wives; Mary Swift Jones’ voyage to eastern context. Fiscal, political, and agricultural Asia, including Japan and China; Town of information is presented, Brookhaven historian Barbara including the influence of the Little doubt that M. Russell’s account of Shore Erie Canal and the effects of this book will be an Acres boarding house; among the War of 1812. other anecdotes.

Tyler references a wide excellent resource In addition, detailed but range of sources, some dating for both the general succinct descriptions of a range back to the seventeen century. of careers and businesses, His research is meticulous, reader and the including blacksmith, ship organized, and marvelously student studying joiner, carpenter, and ship well-documented, with chandlery, are explained. (A facts and figures as well as Long Island history. special note of the use of color many dates to give the arc in the text will make it easier for of the shipbuilding experience. Here are younger readers to discern the shift in focus shipbuilders and ship workers, captains and and allow for easy location of information. crewmen. The rise and fall of the whaling Little doubt that this book will be an excellent industry and life on the sea give additional resource for both the general reader and the scope. Tyler does not shy away from touching student studying Long Island history.) on complicated issues, including slavery A special section focuses on the author’s and the freed descendants whose treatment grandfather, Captain Beverly Swift Tyler, onboard was little better. who was a ship captain, boat builder, racing The focus of the book is on one area sailor, and boarding house owner. This adjacent to Setauket Harbor. Tyler has unique and personal inclusion further cleverly constructed Down the Ways as a brings to life the living history element of tour of the Dyer’s Neck Historic District. the writer’s undertaking.

Above, the cover of the book depicts a 1964 aerial view of Setauket Harbor and Shore Road looking southwest. Photo by Beverly C. Tyler

Visually, this is a striking tome. Down the Ways includes reproductions of maps, paintings, murals, clips of period newspapers, and a wealth of beautiful photos, both historical and current. All of them have been richly integrated into the text. In addition, dozens of pictures juxtaposing the current residence with those from early periods display both the changes and what remains the same.

Down the Ways is more than just a book.

It is an opportunity to explore a Long Island neighborhood in a completely different way.

So, pick up a copy of the book, make your way to 41 Bayview Avenue, and let Beverly C. Tyler guide you on a course that will take you on an enlightening journey through time and place.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Beverly C. Tyler is a writer, author, photographer and lecturer on local history. He has conducted walking tours and field trips as Revolutionary War farmer and spy Abraham Woodhull and as a 19th-century ship captain.

Mr. Tyler writes a local history column “History Close at Hand” for the TBR Newspapers’ Village Times Herald. He has written more than 900 local history articles since 1975.

His most recent book, Setauket and Brookhaven History through the Murals of Vance Locke was published in November 2020.

Down the Ways — The Wooden Ship Era is available through the Three Village Historical Society online gift shop at www.tvhs.org.

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SBU SPORTSWEEK TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

SEPT. 16 TO SEPT. 22, 2021

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Seawolves dominate Raiders en route to 24-3 victory Sept. 11 The Stony Brook University football team (1-1, 0-1 CAA) put together a dominant effort on all sides of the ball as it defeated Colgate (0-2, 0-0 Patriot), 24-3, on Sept. 11.

The Seawolves were paced by an offensive attack that controlled the ground game with 287 rushing yards.

Redshirt junior running back Ty Son Lawton rushed for a career-high tying 134 yards and a touchdown. Lawton eclipsed the 1,000 career rushing yard mark in the win.

Redshirt senior running back Seba Nekhet ran for 96 yards of his own on 15 carriers.

On the defensive end, the Seawolves limited the Raiders to 240 yards and a first quarter field goal. The Stony Brook defense caused havoc all day long by generating stifling pressure at the line of scrimmage, which resulted in three sacks and a pair of interceptions.

After going down, 3-0, after the first quarter, the Seawolves locked in and outscored the Raiders, 24-0, over the final three quarters of the game. The momentum shifted in Stony Brook's favor at the 13:45 mark in the second quarter. Graduate quarterback Tyquell Fields faked a handoff out of the shotgun and threw a perfect ball to redshirt sophomore Shawn

#7 Ty Son Lawton scores a third touchdown during Saturday's game. Photo from Stony Brook Athletics

Harris Jr., who hauled the pass in and went for a 64-yard touchdown.

From that moment forward, Stony Brook controlled the pace of play as well as the momentum of the contest. The Seawolves added to their lead as the final seconds ticked off in the first half. Redshirt sophomore kicker Mike Boyle converted a 26-yard field

goal, which put Stony Brook up 10-3 going into the halftime break.

Stony Brook picked up where it left off as the second half got underway. With 10:47 to go in the third quarter, graduate Dajon Owens stepped in front of a pass and recorded an interception. Owens' interception led to a Seawolves' 14-play, 81-yard drive that was

capped off with a one-yard touchdown run

by Fields with 2:13 to go in the third quarter.

Stony Brook closed out the game in the fourth quarter by going up three touchdowns with 14:33 to go. Lawton found the end zone for the second time this season with a 10-yard run to put the Seawolves up, 24-3.

The redshirt junior carried two defenders on his back and broke the goal line for Stony Brook's third touchdown of the afternoon.

"From the beginning of the game we did not allow them to get comfortable in the pocket and applied pressure, which directly caused two turnovers, and a number of sacks. It's obviously important to generate pressure," said head coach Chuck Priore as he discussed the play of the defense.

"It means a lot to me. I give all the credit to the offensive line because if it wasn't for them, I wouldn't have been able to accomplish this, so I really appreciate them.

I am thankful for my coaches for trusting me and allowing me to make plays for the team," said Lawton as he discussed recording over 1,000 career rushing yards.

The Seawolves return to the field on Saturday, Sept. 18, when they travel cross country to play Oregon.

Volleyball earns split to finish Stony Brook Invitational with pair of wins

After fighting hard in a four-set loss to Ivy power Yale, the Stony Brook volleyball team earned a split of a two-game Sept. 11 after defeating St. Thomas (MN) in straight sets to end the 2021 Stony Brook Invitational on a high note with a 25-20, 25-17, 25-10 victory over the Tommies. Leoni Kunz led a pair of Seawolves with doublefigure kills at 13, as eight different Stony Brook players recorded one on the night, including libero Kiani Kerstetter.

After a tight first set in the nightcap, Stony Brook was able to roll in the final two to improve to 4-6 on the season. Neither team had a lead larger than five in the opening frame, with the squads trading the final 10 points

in the stanza. Stony Brook started and ended the second frame strong, scoring five of the first six points and closing the set with seven of the final nine to go up 2-0. At 4-3 in the third, Kristin Belzung's club put its foot on the gas, going on a 9-1 run to put the Minnesota school away for good and earn the sweep.

In the opening match of the day, the Seawolves earned a convincing first-set victory, hitting .481 with 17 kills to win the opening set 25-13.

The second set was their's for the taking, with four set points coming Stony Brook's way, but Yale was able to prevail in the end, turning a 28-27 deficit into a 30-28 set victory. The Bulldogs would control the rest of the way, making just five offensive

errors combined in the final two sets to win the match in four.

"It was great to have this weekend at home in Pritchard and we definitely grew through the weekend.

I thought we started really strong against Yale this morning and as they put pressure on us, we seemed to lose our confidence. I was excited to have an opportunity to react positively and I thought we managed the St Thomas match well and made improvements and adjustments as the match went along," said head coach Kristin Belzung.

The Seawolves ended their fivegame homestand on Tuesday night, hosting another local rival in St. John's at Pritchard Gym. Results were not available as of press time.

The team celebrates on Saturday.

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Religious D irectory Catholic INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson 631-473-0165 Fax 631-331-8094 www.www.infantjesus.org REVEREND PATRICK M. RIEGGER, PASTOR ASSOCIATES: REV. FRANCIS LASRADO & REV. ROLANDO TICLLASUCA To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the Rectory Confessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: 631 928-0447 Parish Outreach: 631-331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9am in the Church, 12pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 5:15 pm in the Chapel,* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital

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

Reconciliation: Saturdays 4 to 4:45pm or by Appointment. Anointing of the Sick: by request.

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

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2900 www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Each Saturday 3:45pm, 4:45pm Mass: Saturday 5pm only Sunday 8am, 10am & 12pm Weekday Mass: 9am Confessions: Saturday 3:45pm-4:45pm Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am - 4:30pm Thrift Shop: Monday-Thursday 10am - 4pm and Friday 10am-2pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm.

Please contact Parish Office for an appointment.

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

Anointing of the Sick: by request.

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

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

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

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

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Country Road, Mt. Sinai 631-473-1582 www.msucc.org REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.”

Online service continues 10am with Rev. Phil Hobson on our You Tube channel.

The service is accessible anytime thereafter.

We are going to hold our Sunday service at 9:00AM out of doors, on the east side of the church. Bring chair, mask and we will socially distance from each other. We also have Sunday School at the same time, outdoors.

We continue with our Online Service, at 10AM and anytime thereafter, on our You Tube channel with Reverend Phil Hobson.

The online service with Rev. Hobson on our You Tube channel continues at 10Am and is accessible anytime Our Island Heart Food Pantry continues to help those in need at 643 Middle Country Road, Middle Island, NY. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:30pm.

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GOD BLESS YOU. Father Anthony DiLorenzo It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH “To know Christ and to make Him known” 12 Prospect St, Huntington (631) 427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR MRS. CLAIRE MIS, SEMINARIAN ALEX PRYRODNY, MUSIC DIRECTOR & ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE Sunday Worship In Person, Zoom & Facebook 8:00 am Rite I Holy Eucharist with music 9:15 am Sunday School 10:00 am Rite II Holy Choral Eucharist Annual Harvest Fair Saturday, October 23rd, 10am-4pm Live Music, Raffles, Crafts, Vermont Cheese, and more!

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Greek Orthodox CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION 430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson Tel: 631-473-0894 Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org goc.assumption@gmail.com REV. ELIAS (LOU) NICHOLAS,

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Religious D irectory Greek Orthodox PROISTAMENOS Sunday Services: Orthros 8:30 Am - Divine Liturgy 10 Am Services Conducted In Both Greek & English* Books Available To Follow In English* Sunday Catechism School, 10 Am - 11 Am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 Pm - 8 Pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups Banquet Hall Available For Rental* For Information Please Call Church Office* Adjustments to services will be made according to CDC and NYState DOH COVID-19 guidelines. Please call Church office for updates.

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

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

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

Member Union For Reform Judaism RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY CANTOR INTERN KALIX JACOBSON EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY, RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER CANTOR EMERITUS MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG Sabbath Services: 1st Friday of the month 6pm, all other Fridays 7:30pm and Saturday B’nai services at 10am

Religious School Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups Adult Education Sisterhood Brotherhood Book Club-More

Lutheran-LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

A link for all these services is on the website: www.hopeluth.com.

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

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

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

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 E-mail: Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347-423-3623 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR Indoor service of Holy Communion will be offered each Sunday at 8:30am in our sanctuary.

Out of consideration for those who may be unvaccinated for Covid-19, and since even those vaccinated may contact or pass on the coronavirus, masks are required in the building except as directed when receiving Holy Communion. We also ask that you just hum along or sing hymns quietly. Unless otherwise instructed, all pews are available. Please remain where you are seated for the duration of the service. You will be given communion wafers and bulletins upon arrival. Wine and grape juice will be distributed during communion. Please follow all directions.

Outdoor Parking Lot Service is a Drive-In, or you may sit outside as weather permits. Please bring your own chair if possible. The service begins promptly at 10:30am. Enter from Maple Avenue. Greeters will provide communion wafers and bulletins. Sound will be broadcast on FM radio station 88.3 and with speakers as weather allows. Please maintain social distancing. Masks are not required. Please follow all directions.

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

465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751-1775 www.messiahny.org PASTOR NILS NIEMEIER ASSOCIATE PASTOR STEVE UNGER Our worship services are 9am and 10:45am with Sunday school at 9am.

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

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

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

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

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 160 Main Street, Corner of 25A and Main Street East Setauket 631-941-4167 REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR Sunday Worship Service Indoor at 10am Every 3rd Sunday only Outdoor service at 10am Services are streamed online @www.setauketumc.org and livestreamed on Facebook.

Church School meets online Holy Communion 1st Sunday of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) meets every 2nd Tuesday each month at 1pm No Matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

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

Email: office@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org THE REV. DR. RICHARD GRAUGH

Sunday Worship Service-10 am (social distancing & masks required) service is also broadcast on church FB page under “Missions and Activities” Christian Education Activities: Call 631-473-0147 Bible Study: Tuesday 2 pm via Zoom Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the Month Hot meals, groceries & clothing provided on a take out basis by Welcome Friends on Fridays 4-5:30 pm Call the church office or visit our website for current activities and events.

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

S E TA U K E T P R E S B Y T E R I A N CHURCH 5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating and Sharing the love of God since 1660.

THE REV. KATE JONES CALONE, INTERIM PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR In- person worshiping in church sanctuary Sundays at 9:30 AM. Masks requires-social distancing, Childcare available, Basic live streaming of the service. Link available on our website Sunday mornings. website:setauketpresbyterian.org Bell Choir All ringers welcome Sunday morning Sunday school Setauket Presbyterian Pre-School, ages 2-5 www.setauketpreschool.org Open Door Exchange (furniture ministry) Opendoorexchange.org 631-751-0176 For all program information visit our website, email the church Setauketpresbyterian@verizon. net Follow us on FB

Quaker QUAKER

RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

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

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

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

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A Yom Kippur reflection

How to change the past

BY RABBI MOTTI GROSSBAUM

"I shouldn't have..." "If only I'd known..."

Whether it's an outright wrong, an unwise decision or a missed opportunity, we humans tend to harp on the past, often to the detriment, or even paralysis, of our present endeavors and future potentials.

Some would advise us to let bygones be bygones and get on with our lives. We are physical beings, and the laws of physics (at least as they stand now) dictate that time runs in one direction only. So why not simply put the past behind us, especially since the past is behind us whether we put it there or not?

It's advice we do not take. We continue to feel responsible for what was, continue to attempt to rewrite our histories, continue to regard our past as something that somehow still "belongs" to us.

Something in our nature refuses to let go, refuses to reconcile itself with the one-directional flow of time.

Yes, we are physical beings; but there is something in us that transcends the physical. Man is an amalgam of matter and spirit, a marriage of body and soul. It is our spiritual self that persists in the belief that the past can be redeemed. It is our connection with the spiritual essence of our lives that grants us the capacity for teshuvah — the capacity to "return" and retroactively transform the significance of past actions and experiences.

What is this "spiritual essence" with which we seek connection? And how does it enable us to literally change the past? Not just man, but every object, force and phenomenon has both a "body" and a "soul." A thing's body is its physical mass, its quantifiable dimensions, its "hard facts." A thing's soul is its deeper significance — the truths it expresses, the function it performs, the purpose it serves.

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

Check uufsb.org for Zoom links and information about in-person and live-streamed Sunday worship services.

Adult Faith Development, Choir, Folk Group, classical music, Vespers, Sangha Meditation, Labyrinth Walks, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Yoga, Essentrics, Grounds & Sounds Café, Le Petit Salon de Musique Our website also offers information about other activities we are currently holding online and in person, such as our Humanist Discussion Group and meditative and wellness arts classes.

By way of example, let us consider the following two actions: in a dark alleyway, a knife-wielding gangster attacks a member of a rival gang; a hundred yards away, a surgeon bends over a sedated patient lying on the operating table. The "body" of these two actions are quite similar: one human being takes hold of a sharp metal object and slices open the belly of a second human being. But an examination of the "soul" of these two events—the desires that motivate them, the feelings that suffuse them, the aims they seek to achieve—reveals them to be vastly different deeds.

In other words, man is a spiritual creature in that he imparts significance to his deeds and experiences.

Things don't just happen — they happen for a reason, they mean something, they further a certain objective.

The same event can therefore mean different things to different people; by the same token, two very different events may serve the same purpose and elicit identical feelings, imbuing them with kindred souls despite the dissimilarity of their bodies.

The body of our lives is wholly subject to the tyranny of time — the "hard facts" cannot be undone. A missed flight cannot be unmissed; a harsh word uttered to a loved one cannot be unspoken.

But the soul of these events can be changed. Here we can literally travel back in time to redefine the significance of what occurred.

You oversleep, miss that flight, and never show up for that important meeting. The initial significance of that event: your boss is furious, your career suffers a serious setback, your selfesteem plummets. But you refuse to "put the past behind you." You dwell on what happened. You ask yourself: What does it mean? What does it tell me about myself? You realize that you don't really care for your job, that your true calling lies elsewhere.

You resolve to make a fresh start, in a less profitable but more fulfilling endeavor. You have reached back in time to transform that slumbered hour into a wake-up call.

Or you have an argument, lose your cool, and speak those unforgivable words. The next morning you're friends again, agreeing to "forget what happened." But you don't forget. You're horrified by the degree of your insensitivity; you agonize over the distance that your words have placed between the two of you. Your horror and agony make you realize how sensitive you truly are to each other, how much you desire the closeness of the one you love. You have reached back in time to transform a source of distance and disharmony into a catalyst for greater intimacy and love.

On the material surface of our lives, time's rule is absolute. But on its spiritual inside, the past is but another vista of life, open to exploration and development with the transformative power of teshuvah.

This Yom Kippur, let us reflect on the challenges, pains and the “pulling back of our slingshots” in the last year to ensure that they serve as stimulants and inspirations for collective good health and much personal growth in the year ahead.

Shana Tova!

Rabbi Motti Grossbaum is director of programming and development at Village Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning in East Setauket.

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Ongoing

Times ... and dates

Cruise Nights at The Shoppes

Cruise Nights are back at The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River tonight from 5 to 9 p.m. and every Wednesday through Oct. 27. Car enthusiasts from across Long Island will display their classic and coveted automobiles in The Shoppes parking lot. Free. Call 929-3500 or visit www.

EastWindLongIsland.com.

Sept. 16 to Sept. 23, 2021

Estate Walk & Talk

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport hosts an Estate Walk & Talk today, Friday and Saturday at noon and again at 1 p.m. Join a museum educator for a walking tour of the Vanderbilt estate and gardens and learn about architectural details and William Vanderbilt’s passion for travel, marine biology, and car racing. Tickets, which include general admission, are $16 adults, $15 seniors and students, and $13 children under 12. For more info, call 854-5579 or visit www. vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Thursday 16 Atelier lecture

Join the Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, Suite 6 & 9, St. James for a hybrid lecture (online and in person) from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Author Philip F. Palmedo will discuss the origins of abstract sculpture. Free. To reserve your spot at the gallery, call 250-9009. To attend online, visit www.theatelieratflowerfield.org.

Friday 17

Standard Flower Show

Drop by the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket to view the Three Village Garden Club’s “See You in September” Small Standard Flower Show from 2 to 6 p.m.

Questions? Call 751-2743.

Greenlawn Greek Fest

St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church, 1 Shrine Place, Greenlawn presents their annual Greek Festival today from 4 to 11 p.m., Sept.

18 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sept. 19 from noon to 8 p.m. Enjoy authentic Greek food and pastries, games, rides, music, dancing, Yiayia’s Attic flea market, a special raffle and vendors.

For more information, call 261-7272 or visit www.stparaskevi.org.

Viking Auction

Sons of Norway, Loyal Lodge #252 invites the community to a Viking Auction at St. James

The Three Village Historical Society in collaboration with local historical and cultural organizations present the 7th annual Culper Spy Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Come learn about the Culper Spy Ring from costumed docents at the Three Village Historical Society SPIES! exhibit ($8 fee) along with free events including colonial cooking, invisible ink demonstrations, spy games and much more in Setauket, Stony Brook and Port Jefferson. Visit www.tvhs. org. See more on page B27.

Old Burying Ground Tour

Join the Huntington Historical Society for a walking tour of the oldest burial ground in Huntington, dating back to the 17th century at 4 p.m. View stunning folk art and beautiful epitaphs while listening to stories of Huntington’s residents and rich history. Tours begin at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St., Huntington. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 members, $5 children.

Advance reservations required at www. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org. For more information, call 631-427-7045, ext. 401.

Nighthawk Watch

Migration has begun! Join Four Harbors Audubon Society at Frank Melville Memorial Park’s Stone Bridge to witness the exciting annual migration of the most beloved members of the nightjar family — the common nighthawk — every night through Oct. 6 from 5:30 p.m. The park is located at 1 Old Field Road, Setauket. For more information, email fourharborsheron@gmail.com.

Culper Spy Day

SUPPORT OUR LOCAL ARTISTS The Brick Clay Studio & Gallery in St. James hosts a Fall Outdoor Pottery and Craft Show on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Photo from Brick Clay Studio

Lutheran Church’s Parish Hall, 230 Second Ave., St. James at 6:30 p.m. Entrance fee is $15 for 25 numbers. Complimentary cake and coffee will be served. Questions? Call 229395-1036.

Alex Torres heads to Vanderbilt

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s annual fundraising event will feature a performance by Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra on the outdoor stage in the Vanderbilt Mansion’s Spanish-Revival courtyard overlooking Northport Bay from 7 to 10 p.m. This will be the 14th summer the celebrated orchestra has performed at the Vanderbilt (weather permitting). The evening will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and cultural diversity with music, the world’s universal language. For ticket information, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Saturday 18

Greenlawn Greek Fest See Sept. 17 listing.

Buffet Breakfast fundraiser

American Legion James Ely Miller Post 833, 51 Juniper Ave., Smithtown presents an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast fundraiser from 8 to 11 a.m. Tickets are $10 per person. Proceeds will go towards extensive repairs of building.

Call 724-1804 for more info.

Dragon Boat Race Festival

The 7th annual Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival will be held at Harborfront Park, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson from 8:30

a.m. to 3:30 p.m. .Watch competitive teams race in 250 meter lanes in Port Jefferson harbor and enjoy Asian food and entertainment throughout the day. Bring seating. Free admission. Call 473-1414 or visit www.portjeffchamber.com for more information.

West Meadow Beach CleanUp

As part of International Coastal Cleanup Day, the Town of Brookhaven will host a beach cleanup at West Meadow Beach, Trustees Road, Stony Brook from 10 a.m. to noon.

Meet at the Pavilion to sign in and to pick up supplies. Registration required by emailing npocchiare@brookhavenny.gov.

Pickle Festival

Head over to John Gardiner Farm, 900 Park Ave., Greenlawn for their 41st annual Pickle Festival on Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Enjoy specialty pickles, jams, farmer’s market, vendors, corn maze, hayrides and a ride on the restored Lollipop Farm train. Presented by the Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association Admission is $5, free for ages 11 and under.

Call 754-1180 or visit www.gcha.info.

Yard Sale & Craft Fair

Davis Town Meeting House Society will hold a Yard Sale & Craft Fair at the Davis House, 263 Middle Country Road, Coram from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature vendors, crafts for children, entertainment by the Harbormen Chorus and a historical reenactment by the NY 3rd Regiment. Free admission. Rain date is Sept. 19. Questions? Call 804-2256. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Sunday 19

Greenlawn Greek Fest See Sept. 17 listing.

Corvair Car Show

Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington will host the annual Long Island Corvair Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come and see the incredible Corvair in all models and styles. Free.

Visit www.longisland@corvair.org.

Selden Craft & Gift Fair

Time to shop! Newfield High School, 145 Marshall Drive, Selden will present a Fall Craft & Gift Fair on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The outdoor event will host over 75 exhibitors featuring handcrafted designs and unique gift items. Event will benefit the Middle Country Athletic Booster Club. Free admission. Held rain or shine. Call 846-1459 or visit www. depasmarket.com.

Heritage Country Fair

The Smithtown Historical Society, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown will hold its annual Heritage Country Fair on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include Island Long Riders Cowboy Mounted Shooting displays, music, petting zoo and pony rides, an exciting vendor market, and so much more.

Parking is across the street at 222 E. Main St., Smithtown. Tickets are $5 each on eventbrite or at the gate. Held rain or shine. Call 2656768 for further details.

Cow Harbor Day

Village of Northport hosts the annual Cow Harbor Day on Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Street is closed to cars as visitors enjoy rides, games, food, music, arts and craft vendors, sidewalk sales and a parade at noon.

Call 261-7502 or visit www.cowharborday.com.

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Outdoor Pottery and Craft Show

The Brick Clay Studio & Gallery, 2 Flowerfield, St. James will present a Fall Outdoor Pottery and Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All participants are local artists presenting unique and original works. The Gallery Shop will be open to browse the handmade pottery made on the premises. Please join them in reconnecting with the artist community. Admission is free. For more information, visit www. thebrickstudio.org or call 833-THE-BRICK.

Monday 20 TVHS lecture

Three Village Historical Society continues its virtual lecture series via Zoom at 7 p.m. as author Christopher Matthews discusses his book, “A Struggle For Heritage: Archaeology and Civil Rights in a Long Island Community.”

Based on ten years of collaborative, communitybased research, this book examines race and racism in a mixed-heritage Native American and African American community on Long Island’s north shore. $5 suggested donation. To register, visit www.tvhs.org.

Tuesday 21

Watercolor at the Vanderbilt

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport hosts a Watercolor in the Hall of Fishes event for adults today and Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon. A museum educator will discuss William K. Vanderbilt II’s expeditions, his contributions in marine science, and the work of William Belanske.

Participants will sketch and paint from the collection. $20 per person, $18 members. Call 854-5539 to reserve a space.

Wednesday 22 Harbor Jazz Festival

Jazz lovers are invited to attend the Harbor Jazz Festival at The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook from Sept. 22 to 25. Each day brings a line-up of jazz greats, including some of the top internationally and nationally recognized talents. For schedule and prices, call 631-7511895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.

Film

‘A League of Their Own’

The Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach will present a free screening of A League of Their Own in its parking lot on Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. Bring seating. For more information, call 585-9393.

‘Minari’

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will screen Minari on Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Join Cinema Arts Centre co-director Dylan Skolnick to view and discuss this Best Picture Oscar nominee. Registration required by calling 261-6930.

‘Back to the Future’

As part of the Suffolk County Community Movie Night series, the Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will present an outdoor screening of “Back to the Future” on Sept. 18 at sunset. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Bring seating, beverages and snacks. Free but tickets required by visiting SuffolkCountyny. gov/MovieNight.

Theater ‘Richard III’

The Carriage House Players celebrate the works of William Shakespeare with a production of Richard III at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Mansion Courtyard from Sept. 19 to 26. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children performances. To order, visit vanderbiltmuseum.org.

‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport kicks off its MainStage season with “Smokey Joe’s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller from Sept. 16 to Oct. 31.

Featuring 40 of the greatest songs of the past century, including “On Broadway,” “Stand

By Me,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Hound Dog,”

“Spanish Harlem” and “Love Potion No. 9.” Tickets are $75 per person with valet parking. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Save the Smithtown Theatre

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown invites you to a Save Smithtown Theatre: A Benefit Performance on Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. Join some of Long Island’s most talented performers for an evening of community connection & entertainment as the nonprofit organization strives towards its goal of purchasing the Smithtown Theater. Wine and beer will be served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www. smithtownpac.org.

‘Grease’

Grease is the word! Theatre Three 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Grease from Sept. 18 to Oct. 30. Featuring the hit songs “Greased Lightnin’,” “You’re The One That I Want,” and “Summer Nights.” Contains adult themes and situations. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

One-Act Play Festival

St Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport presents the 12th annual Northport One-Act Play Festival from Oct. 1 to 3. Five new one-act plays will be presented on Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. and five more new plays will be performed on Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 per show. For further details and to order tickets, visit www.northportplays.com or call 223-8053.

‘Twelfth Night’

In partnership with the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, the Smihtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown will present William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night

Vendors wanted »First Presbyterian Church, 497 Pulaski

Road, Greenlawn is looking for vendors for its annual Church Fair on Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10’ x 10’ spots are available on the front lawn of the church. Call 631261-2150. »Longwood Estate, corner of Longwood Road and Smith Road, Ridge seeks handcraft vendors for its annual Brookhaven Country Fair on Sept 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Call 631-924-1820. » Centereach Fire Police seeks vendors for its End of Summer Craft Fair in Lake Grove in the Raymour & Flanagan parking lot on Sept.

25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 631-588-9220. »Stony Brook Community Church, 216 Christian Avenue, Stony Brook is seeking vendors for their Apple Festival (2021 version!) on Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain date Oct. 3). 10’ x 10’ spots are $40 each. Call or text 631-252-0777 for an application to reserve a space. »Bethel Hobbs Community Farm, 178 Oxhead Road, Centereach will host a Fall Harvest Festival on Oct. 2 from noon to 5 p.m. (rain date Oct. 3). Vendors wanted — 10’ x 10’ spots are $50 each. Food trucks also welcome. Email Melalady@me.com. »Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce seeks vendors for its 9th annual Farmingville Street Fair on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come join hundreds of other vendors offering a variety of crafts, toys, jewelry, clothing, accessories and other wares on Portion Road. Visit farmingvillestreetfair. com to register. »The Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce will hold a Family Fun Day at the Train Car Park in Port Jefferson Station on Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors and non-profits welcome to apply. Vistis www.PJSTchamber.com or call 631-821-1313.

Thursday 23 Harbor Jazz Festival See Sept. 22 listing

A psychic evening

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson welcomes psychic medium Robert Hansen at 7 p.m. as he takes you on a journey through the other side of the veil. Hansen will share with the audiences his Psychic gifts of communication with loved ones that have crossed over to the other side. Messages of love will be randomly demonstrated to the audience and sensitively shared. Tickets are $35. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

from Oct. 8 to 31. The tale of a young woman who disguises herself as a man and becomes entangled in the courtship of two local aristocrats upends conventions of romance and gender roles, Twelfth Night is one of Shakespeare’s most performed plays. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children 12 and under. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

SAVE THE SMITHTOWN THEATRE Join the community for a special benefit performance to save a local treasure on Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. Photo by Rita J. Egan

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

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KIDS KORNER Programs

Main St., Northport is Disney's Beauty & the Beast Jr. from Sept. 25 to Oct. 31. Based on the Tony Award-nominated Broadway production and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, the classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

Shows are held on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. All seats are $20. To order, 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Fun Fall Crafts

Drop by the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor through the month of September to create fun self-serve fall craft in the museum’s workshop. Free with admission. For more info, call 367-3418.

Intro to Fishing

Join the staff of Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown at scenic Willow Pond for a children's introduction to catch and release fishing on Sept. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. View casting demonstrations and learn about the different types of fish that make Willow Pond their home. Then stay for some catch and release fishing! Poles, tackle, and bait will be provided. For children ages 6 to 15. $4 cash per person. Reservations are required by calling 265-1054.

Baleen & Scratch Art

Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor for a Baleen & Scratch Art workshop on Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. Guest artist Josephine Smith of the Shinnecock Nation will be bringing baleen scrimshaw and teaching a scratch art technique in this handson family program. Admission fee plus $10 per participant. Questions? Call 367-3418.

'A Kooky Spooky Halloween' Catch the final performances of 'Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! at the Smithtown Historical Society before it flies away! Photo by Courtney Braun/SPAC

Theater

‘Don’t Let the Pigeon …’

Join the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts for a musical production of Mo Willems’ Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown on various dates now through Sept. 17. It’s not easy being the Pigeon — you never get to do ANYTHING! But

when the bus driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping. Tickets are $18 per person. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Disney's 'Beauty & the Beast Jr.'

Next up at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250

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

Children's theater continues at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson with A Kooky Spooky Halloween, a merry musical about a ghost who's afraid of the dark, from Oct. 9 to 30 (*sensory-sensitive performance on Oct. 10). Recently graduated spirit Abner Perkins is assigned to the Aberdeen Boarding House — known for its spectral sightings and terrific toast. Here, Abner finds himself cast into a company of its wacky residents. When his secret is revealed, he is forced to leave his haunted home and set off on a quest with his newly found friends and learns the power of helping others. All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

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FEATURE STORY

A historical adventure: Culper Spy Day returns Sept. 18

BY HEIDI SUTTON

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n Saturday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Three Village Historical Society, Tri-Spy Tours and the Long Island Museum will host a day of spy-related tours and activities for the 7th annual Culper Spy Day, named for the Culper Spy Ring founded by Benjamin Tallmadge, George Washington’s chief intelligence officer during the Revolutionary War. The annual event is the brainchild of Margo Arceri, who first heard about George Washington’s Setauket spies (including her favorite spy Anna Smith Strong) from her Strong’s Neck neighbor and local historian, Kate W. Strong, in the early 1970s.

“Kate W. Strong, Anna Smith Strong’s great-great-granddaughter, originally told me about the Culper Spy Ring when I used to visit her with my neighbor and Strong descendant Raymond Brewster Strong III. One of her stories was about Nancy (Anna Smith Strong’s nickname) and her magic clothesline. My love of history grew from there,” she said in an interview in 2015.

Seven years ago Arceri approached the Three Village Historical Society’s President Steve Hintze and the board about conducting walking, biking and kayaking tours while sharing her knowledge of George Washington’s Long Island intelligence during the American Revolution.

Schedule of Events:

1. THREE VILLAGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 93 North Country Road, Setauket.

Located in the circa 1800 Bayles-Swezey House. Here you can take part in oudoor events including an invisible ink demonstration; Spy Stories on the TVHS Porch from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; view a patriotic quilt display and demonstration and take part in colonial crafts with the Daughters of the American Revolution Anna Smith Strong Chapter; Author's Row: come meet authors Beverly C. Tyler, Selene Castrovilla and, Claire Bellerjeau, available for book signings; view Revolutionary War letters from Stony Brook University's Special Collections; take part in spy games and meet costumed docents who will talk about Raynham Hall, Culper Jr. and their Culper Spy connections; and enjoy a live colonial cooking demonstration and samples with Diane Schwindt of Stirring Up History.

631-751-3730.

2. THE STUDIO AT GALLERY NORTH, 84 North Country Road, Setauket. Visit The Studio to enjoy free Revolutionary War era arts and crafts for children throughout the day.

631-751-2676.

Today, Arceri runs the popular Tri-Spy Tours in the Three Village area, which follows in the actual footsteps of the Culper Spy Ring. “I have to thank AMC’s miniseries Turn because 80 percent of the people who sign up for the tour do so because of that show. And now that Turn has come to Netflix it has taken this community to an entirely other level," she said.

It was during one of those tours that Arceri came up with the idea of having a Culper Spy Day, a day to honor the members of Long Island’s brave Patriot spy ring who helped change the course of history and helped Washington win the Revolutionary War. After a successful five-year run, last year’s event was sideswiped by COVID-19 and was presented virtually on Facebook Live.

This year the family-friendly event returns but on a smaller, more intimate scale as participants will have the opportunity to visit eight locations in Setauket, Stony Brook and Port Jefferson to learn about the patriots who risked their lives through tours, spy stories, colonial cooking demonstrations, historic letters, musical performances, and many children activities.

Escorted by Arceri, Mrs. Q of Karen Q. Patriot Tours of NYC will be on location live on social media and in costume visiting many of the locations. With the exception of the Sherwood Jayne House, all events are free.

3. EMMA S. CLARK MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 120 Main St., Setauket. The library (circa 1892) will present a concert featuring 18th century songs the trio Rose Tree from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the Library lawn. View Revolutionary military paraphernalia from the collection of Art Billadello in the Library’s lobby. Kids can enjoy a bubble and comedy show on the lawn from 11 a.m. to noon, as well as a craft from noon to 3 p.m. 631-941-4080.

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CAROLINE CHURCH AND CEMETERY, 1 Dyke Road, Setauket.

Built in 1729, this timber frame building has maintained its Colonial appearance. Now an Episcopal church, during the Revolutionary War the Caroline Church was Anglican and a Colonial extension of the Church of England.

The graveyard contains the remains of six Patriot soldiers as well as soldiers from World War I and II. View the inside of the church from the vestibule and tour the cemetery at your leisure. 631-941-4245.

5. PATRIOTS ROCK HISTORIC SITE, Main Street, Setauket (across from the Setauket Post Office). This glacial erratic boulder is said to be the location of the Battle of Setauket on Aug. 22, 1777. Stop here between 10 a.m. and noon to meet

Left, Big Bill Tory will be at the Sherwood Jayne House; above, Diane Schwindt, pictured with Margo Arceri, will offer colonial cooking demonstrations; below, meet costumed docents from Oyster Bay's Raynham Hall on the grounds of the Three Village Historical Society. Photos from TVHS/PreservationLI

While the Three Village Historical Society has remained closed since last January, it will reopen for the one-day event. Mari Irizarry, Outreach and Communications Manager at the Society is ready to welcome visitors. “We miss our community. There is so much rich history, heritage and culture that is part of the Three Villages and beyond and we are excited to share it on Culper Spy Day,” she said.

Arceri’s favorite part of the day is “seeing all these organizations coming together as a whole. It really is our Revolutionary story,” she said. “Everywhere you turn in the Three Villages you are looking at an artifact, and as the historical society believes, the community is our museum and I would really love to put that on the forefront of people’s minds.” representatives from the Three Village Community Trust who will discuss the importance of Patriots Rock and its local and environmental history. 631-689-0225.

6. THE LONG ISLAND MUSEUM, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook. The museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate with permanent and changing exhibitions on American history and art, along with the finest collection of horsedrawn carriages in the country, some of which belonged to Revolutionary War heroes. Visit the History Museum between noon and 5 p.m. to view the newly uncovered Culper Spy Ring letter and see LIMarts Collaborative Art Group doing a plein air painting / sketching on the grounds that day. 631-751-0066.

7. SHERWOOD-JAYNE HOUSE, 55 Old Post Road, East Setauket. Originally built around 1730 as a lean-to saltbox dwelling, the house and farm were maintained as an operational farmstead for over 150 years by members of the Jayne family. Visit with Big Bill the Tory aka William Jayne III, who will explain the noble intentions and virtuosities of King George III and tells you the TRUTH about Washington’s pesky band of renegade spies! Program runs continuously from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Masks must be worn inside.

$5 per person, children under 5 free. Preregistration is recommended at www. preservationlongisland.org.

8. DROWNED MEADOW COTTAGE MUSEUM, corner of West Broadway and Barnum Avenue, Port Jefferson. The Revolutionary War-era Roe House was originally constructed circa 1755 and Phillips Roe, a member of the Culper Spy Ring along with his brother Nathaniel and cousin Austin, was known to have lived there. Visit the cottage and view a Nathaniel & Phillips Roe document throughout the day.

For more information, call 631-751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org Participating organizations for the 7th annual Culper Spy Day include Tri-Spy Tours, Three Village Historical Society, Stony Brook University Special Collections, Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, The Long Island Museum, Raynham Hall, Drowned Meadow Cottage, Preservation Long Island, Gallery North, Karen Q's Patriot Tours NYC, Anna Smith Strong Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Stirring Up History, Three Village Community Trust, and Caroline Church of Brookhaven.

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PAD Affects 1 in 20 Americans Over the Age of 60 OUR EXPERT ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS Jing Li, MD, RPVI Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon Stony Brook Vascular Center

September is Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, and while PAD affects nearly 10 million in the U.S., many know little about this dangerous disease that is often referred to as the “silent killer.”

Here, Stony Brook Medicine boardcertified vascular and endovascular surgeon Jing Li, MD, RPVI, is bringing awareness and attention to the risk factors of peripheral arterial disease, diagnosis and treatment, and why it’s so important to get treated sooner than later to prevent complications.

What is Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)?

PAD is a serious circulatory condition caused by narrowing or blockages of the arteries in the extremities, which reduces blood flow. PAD is the result of atherosclerosis or build up in the arteries caused by plaque. Similar to clogged arteries in the heart, narrowed or blocked arteries in the legs reduces oxygen supply. With proper diagnosis and treatment, most patients can manage the symptoms of PAD and avoid serious complications.

What are the risk factors?

People who smoke or have diabetes are at the greatest risk of developing peripheral arterial disease. Additional factors that increase risk for PAD include high blood pressure; high cholesterol; increasing age, especially after age 50 if you have other risk factors; and a family history of peripheral arterial disease, heart disease or stroke.

FREE SCREENING: PAD AWARENESS MONTH Call (631) 444-2041

to make an appointment for a simple, quick, noninvasive screening test.

What are the signs and symptoms?

How is PAD treated?

Many people with peripheral arterial disease may have mild or no symptoms. For those who have symptoms, they may experience leg cramping while walking; diminished hair growth on the shins; paleness or coolness of the feet; pain in the toes at rest; or poorly healing wounds. When PAD becomes severe, it can lead to pain at rest and even wounds to the lower extremities, which can lead to limb loss if not properly treated.

For those with early- to moderate-disease, our specialists at Stony Brook Vascular Center will work with your primary care physician to provide a combination of lifestyle modification strategies and medical management. For those with advanced PAD, our team of boardcertified surgeons at the Vascular Center provide the full range of treatment options, including vascular and endovascular (a minimally invasive approach) procedures, to improve the patient’s overall quality of life.

Why is early diagnosis important?

Peripheral arterial disease can also lead to an increased risk for other serious medical conditions, such as heart attack and stroke.

An estimated 200,000 individuals suffer preventable amputations every year due to complications from this chronic disease. Early diagnosis and treatment can help slow down progression of PAD, prevent devastating complications and improve your quality of life.

PAD is a common and treatable disease, but it is often unrecognized and undiagnosed.

The Stony Brook Vascular Center Our nationally recognized team of vascular and endovascular surgeons and other highly skilled health professionals provide advanced care for the full range of circulatory disorders. As part of the Vascular Center, our experts within the Limb Salvage Center specialize in treating patients with co-existing conditions and other high-risk factors. Our goal is to provide each patient with a tailored treatment plan to ultimately reduce risk and save lives.

How is PAD diagnosed?

Diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease is based on symptom assessment, physician exam and a diagnostic noninvasive test called an ankle brachial index (ABI). This simple test involves taking the blood pressure in the arms and comparing it to that in the legs. Other testing might include an ultrasound or a CT scan.

This article is intended to be general and/or educational in nature.

Always consult your healthcare professional for help, diagnosis, guidance and treatment. Stony Brook University/SUNY is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. 21080173H

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