Arts & Lifestyles - October 28, 2021

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Should my child join a research study?

OUR EXPERT ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS Sharon Nachman, MD Director, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital Director, Office of Clinical Trials, Stony Brook Medicine

of getting COVID-19, as when they are given a placebo. Comparing them helps us see if our new ideas benefit our patients.

Pretty much all vaccines in use today were tested or compared to a placebo, including all of the COVID-19 vaccines.

Does research only involve sick children or sick adults?

Research is the lifeblood of medicine and helps us move the practice of medicine forward. Dr. Sharon Nachman, an expert in infectious diseases and an active researcher for clinical trials and promising medicines, helps parents gain a better understanding of what’s important to know before making the decision to participate or have your child participate in a research study.

Why is research important?

Dr. Nachman: Discoveries made in labs (basic science) only help people if we know how to apply what we’ve learned from our discoveries. Each new discovery will need to be tested in people.

‘Clinical trials’ are how we refer to those studies.

Why do people in studies sometimes get a ‘placebo’ and what is that?

Dr. Nachman: A placebo is something that contains no active medication. Salt water is an example of a placebo. We use placebos in studies when there are no existing therapies for a disease. We then compare the placebo to our new therapeutic medication.

We might want to learn if the new treatment leads to more side effects compared to a placebo, or if people who are given a new vaccine have lower, higher or the same chance, for example,

Dr. Nachman: Research can involve healthy as well as sick children or adults. For each new medicine, we must evaluate across ages and for safety and best doses. Then we compare each new medicine to one that is currently the standard of care.

Why do we test medicines in children?

Dr. Nachman: While children may get the same diseases that adults do, they may need to be treated differently. If we ignore studying medicines in children, they would never have access to these medications and we wouldn’t know how to treat children effectively.

What happens before you ever enroll in a study?

Dr. Nachman: Once a researcher develops a clinical trial study plan, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews the study and approves it. Then it’s up to the treating physician’s institution to take the next critical step. Every institution has an Institutional Review Board, or IRB. No study is allowed to enroll a patient before the IRB says yes or no.

There are several questions that the IRB is responsible for making a determination about for a medical study. For example, is it a correct interpretation of what is accepted treatment for a current illness? Are there enough safety measures in the study so that you, the patient, are kept safe?

In medicine, things change. The IRB looks at a study every single year the study is open.

What looked like a great therapy a year ago may not look like a good therapy now.

Because the goal of the IRB is to protect all patients, the IRB could, at any time, say to continue a study or stop it.

What is informed consent?

Dr. Nachman: Informed consent is the conversation between you as the patient, (or in the case of children, you as the patient’s parent), and the researcher about the study, plus your final decision of whether or not to participate. For kids, the parents must give the consent and the children give “assent.”

Kids ages 12 through 18 assent to a clinical research study. They must decide to either agree to participate or say no. If they say no, we can’t enroll them in a study. Researchers must confirm that a child understands what they are being asked to be involved in.

Children under age 12 often don’t understand what we are asking them and for them the assent process is a little more complicated.

We sit with them and their parents, explain what we are studying, why we want them to be enrolled, and allow the child to say either “yes” they want to participate, or “no.”

To learn more about research, visit: stonybrookmedicine.edu/research/ community_education This article is intended to be general and/or educational in nature.

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ASK THE VET

Kennel cough in dogs and cats FLEA & TICK SEASON IS HERE!

BY MATTHEW KEARNS, DVM

Things are opening up in 2021 and, as we approach both Thanksgiving, more traveling is done both to visit and vacation. This may include boarding our pets while we travel.

Infectious tracheobronchitis (ITB), AKA “kennel cough,” is a common infection seen as boarding facilities fill up. The bacteria responsible for kennel cough is Bordetella bronchiseptica. Bordetella bronchiseptica is in the same class as a human respiratory infection called Bordetella pertussis, or “whooping cough.”

The name “kennel cough” came from outbreaks in areas where dogs and cats are kept in close quarters (i.e., kennels and boarding facilities, doggy day care, shelters, grooming facilities, etc). The bacteria is transmitted via airborne route and is easily passed from pet to pet. When one pet coughs or sneezes it releases the bacteria into the air and when another pet breathes in they become infected. We are very familiar with this type of transmission during the COVID pandemic.

Symptoms of kennel cough do not usually progress beyond a mild to moderate upper respiratory infection. Patients develop runny eyes and nose, sneezing and a dry, hacking cough. Most times antibiotics and a cough suppressant are all that are needed.

Complications occur in higher risk groups. Groups that are higher risk are the very young (they have not had a chance to develop their immune system), the very old (their immune system is failing), and the immunocompromised (certain medications or pre-existing diseases that compromise the

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immune system). These patients are at higher risk of developing a secondary pneumonia that can be a life-threatening condition. In these cases pets may have to be hospitalized for intravenous fluids and medications (including oxygen). Rarely, pneumonia is fatal.

There is a vaccine against kennel cough available for both dogs and cats. There are three forms of the vaccine: injectable, intranasal, and oral. The intranasal vaccine is most effective but can be more difficult to administer (especially in excited or aggressive animals). Veterinarians may have to choose the injectable or oral because some protection is better than none at all.

Common side effects of the vaccine are mild swelling and pain at the injection site.

Some develop a low-grade fever for a day or two. Uncommon side effects are that the pet will actually develop a mild form of kennel cough from the vaccine (like some people with the flu, or COVID vaccine). Anaphylactic reactions are rare.

If you are going to board your pet this holiday season please consult with your veterinarian BEFORE making arrangements.

Almost all kennels and boarding facilities require a kennel cough vaccine within 6 months of boarding before admitting your pet. To provide the best immunity have the vaccine administered at least five days before boarding. Safe travels and be prepared.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

SBU’s Qingyun Li, new Geosciences addition, has a carbon dioxide plan Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

‘My work is expected to help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere.’

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

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BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

Qingyun Li has a plan for carbon dioxide.

The newest hire in the Department of Geosciences at Stony Brook University, Li, who is an assistant professor, is a part of a team exploring carbon capture and storage.

“My work is expected to help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere,” Li said. It will “help people find ways to promote carbon dioxide mineralization for safer carbon dioxide storage” below the ground.

While her work will help promote carbon storage, it doesn’t include capturing and transporting the gas.

By selecting sites carefully, researchers can store carbon dioxide for geologically long periods of time.

While carbon sequestration occurs on the scale of kilometers, Li often works on a minuscule level, at the nanometer to centimeter scale.

Smaller scale alterations affect properties such as the permeability of the rock formation.

Li is trying to predict nucleation of a certain mineral in her computer models. She has done that for carbonate minerals, which could be what carbon dioxide becomes after it is stored in geologic formations.

A similar process of nucleation occurs in clouds, when fine particles form the nuclei around which gases condense to form water or ice.

Li used a small angle x-ray scattering synchrotron to explore important details about each particle. This technique, which doesn’t look directly at the particles, reveals through data analysis the particle’s shape, size and surface

morphology and, eventually, the rate at which nucleation occurs.

For carbon dioxide sequestration, the minerals that provide nucleation start at the nanoscale, which give them a high specific surface area.

“That matters for later reactions to generate carbonate minerals,” Li said. “That’s one reason we care about the nanoscale phenomenon.

The bulk minerals are generated starting from the nanoscale.”

A larger surface area is necessary in the beginning to lead to the next steps.

Li’s work involves exploring how carbonate starts to form.

Her earlier efforts looked at how calcium carbonate forms in the aqueous or water phase.

Carl Steefel, Head of the Geochemistry Department at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California, worked with Li during her PhD research at Washington University in St. Louis. Steefel believes her research will prove productive.

“She has an approach to science that combines that one-of-its-kind capabilities for studying nucleation with a deep understanding of modeling and how these open systems involving flow and transport work,” Steefel said.

“The combination of these unique capabilities, in nucleating and in understanding reactive transport modeling, will put her a very good position.”

As of now, Li plans to study carbon sequestration in natural gas formations in shale, which has nanometer sized pores.

The particles can change the permeability of the rock.

Some companies, like British Petroleum and ExxonMobil, have

Qingyun Li Photo by Xuecheng Chen

started to explore this method as a way to reduce their carbon footprint.

While geologic carbon sequestration has shown promising potential, Li believes the process, which she said is still feasible, could be decades away. She said it may need more policy support and economic stimuli to come to fruition.

Part of the challenge is to incorporate such carbon sequestration in the established market.

Scientists working in this field are eager to ensure that the stored carbon dioxide doesn’t somehow return or escape back into the atmosphere.

“People are actively investigating possible leakage possibilities,” Li wrote in an email.

“We try to design new materials to build wells that resist” carbon dioxide deterioration.

Controlling pressure and injection rates could prevent various types of leaks.

In her earlier studies, Li explored how cement deteriorates when contacted with carbon

dioxide-saturated brine. She hoped to find cracks that had selfhealing properties. Other studies investigated this property of concrete.

It’s possible that a mineral could form in a fracture and heal it. In natural shale, scientists sometimes see a fracture filled with a vein of carbonate. Such self healing properties could provide greater reassurance that the carbon dioxide would remain stored in rocks below the surface. Li hopes to manage that to inhibit carbon dioxide leakage.

The assistant professor grew up in Beijing, China, studied chemistry and physics in college.

She majored in environmental sciences and is eager to apply what she learned to the real world.

For her PhD, Li conducted research in an engineering department where her advisor Young-Shin Jun at Washington University in St. Louis was working on a project on geologic carbon dioxide sequestration.

In her post doctoral research at SLAC National Accelerator

Laboratory, which is operated by Stanford University, Li explored mineral reactions in shale, extending on the work she did on mineral reactions in concrete as a graduate student. She sought to understand what happens after hydraulic fracturing fluids are injected into shale. These reactions can potentially change how easily the mix of gas and oil flow through a formation.

With Stony Brook building a lab she hopes is finished by next spring, Li plans to hire one graduate student and one post doctoral researcher by next fall.

She is teaching a course related to carbon sequestration this semester and is looking for collaborators not only within geoscience but also within material science and environmental engineering.

Li is looking forward to working with other researchers at the National Synchrotron Lightsource 2 at Brookhaven National Laboratory, which provides beamlines that can allow her to build on her earlier research.

Li and her husband Xuecheng Chen, who are renting an apartment in South Setauket and are looking for a home close to campus, have a three-year old son and an 11-month old daughter.

Outside the lab, Li enjoys quality time with her family. A runner, Li also plays the guzheng, which she described as a wooden box with 21 strings.

Steefel, who wrote a letter to Stony Brook supporting Li’s candidacy to join the Geosciences Department, endorsed her approach to science.

“She’s very focused and directed,” Steefel said. “She’s not running the computer codes as black boxes. She’s trying to understand what’s going on and how that relates to her experiments and to reality.”

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MEDICAL COMPASS

How do you make yourself 'heart attack' proof?

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Start with small, but key dietary changes

Heart disease is an umbrella term that includes a number of disorders. Most common is coronary artery disease, which can cause heart attacks. Others include valve issues and heart failure, which is a problem with the pumping mechanism.

We will focus on coronary artery disease and the resulting heart attacks.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 6.7 percent of U.S. adults over the age of 19 have coronary artery disease (CAD) (1). There are 805,000 heart attacks in the U.S. BY DAVID DUNAIEF, MD annually, and 200,000 of these occur in those who’ve already had a first heart attack.

Among the biggest contributors to heart disease risk are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. In addition, if you have diabetes or are overweight or obese, your risk increases significantly. Lifestyle choices also contribute to your risk: poor diet, lack of physical activity and high alcohol consumption are among the most significant contributors.

We can significantly reduce the occurrence of CAD. The evidence continues to highlight lifestyle changes, including diet, as the most important factors in preventing heart disease.

Changes that garner a big bang for your buck include the consumption of chocolate, legumes, nuts, fiber and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).

Can chocolate help?

Preliminary evidence shows that two pieces of chocolate a week may decrease the risk of a heart attack by 37 percent, compared to those who consume less (2). However, the authors warned against the idea that more is better. In fact, high fat and sugar content and calorically dense aspects may have detrimental effects when consumed at much higher levels.

There is a fine line between potential benefit and harm. The benefits may be attributed to micronutrients referred to as flavonols.

I usually recommend that patients have one to two squares – about one-fifth to twofifths of an ounce – of high-cocoa-content dark chocolate daily. Aim for chocolate labeled with 80 percent cocoa content. Alternatively, you can get the benefits without the fat and sugar by adding unsweetened, non-Dutched cocoa powder to a fruit and vegetable smoothie.

Who says prevention has to be painful?

Increase your dietary fiber

Fiber has a dose-response relationship to reducing risk. In other words, the more fiber you eat, the greater your risk reduction. In a meta-analysis of 10 studies, results showed for every 10-gram increase in fiber, there was a corresponding 14 percent reduction in the risk of a cardiovascular event and a 27 percent reduction in the risk of heart disease mortality (3). The authors analyzed data that included over 90,000 men and 200,000 women.

According to a 2021 analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data from 2013 to 2018, only 5 percent of men and 9 percent of women get the recommended daily amount of fiber (4).

The average American consumes about 16 grams per day of fiber (5).

So, how much is “enough”? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends 14 grams of fiber for each 1,000 calories consumed, or roughly 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men (6).

We can significantly reduce our risk of heart disease if we increase our consumption of fiber to reach the recommended levels. Good sources of fiber are fruits and vegetables with the edible skin or peel, beans and lentils, and whole grains.

Focus on legumes

In a prospective (forward-looking) cohort study, the First National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Epidemiologic Follow-up Study, legumes reduced the risk of coronary heart disease by a significant 22 percent (7).

Those who consumed four or more servings per week, compared to those who consumed less than one serving, saw this effect. The legumes used in this study included beans, peas and peanuts. There were over 9,500 men and women involved, spanning 19 years of follow-up.

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I recommend that patients consume at least one to two servings of legumes a day, or 7 to 14 a week. Imagine the impact that could have, compared to the modest four servings per week used to reach statistical significance in this study.

Add healthy nuts

In a study with over 45,000 men, there were significant reductions in CAD with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).

Both plant-based and seafood-based omega3s showed these effects (8). Good sources of omega-3s from plant-based sources include nuts, such as walnuts, and ground flaxseed.

Your ultimate goal should be to become “heart attack proof,” a term used by Dr. Sanjay Gupta and reinforced by Dr. Dean Ornish. Ideally, this requires a plant-based diet. But even modest changes in diet will result in significant risk reductions. The more significant the lifestyle changes you make, the closer you will come to achieving this goal.

References:

(1) cdc.gov. (2) BMJ 2011; 343:d4488. (3) Arch Intern Med. 2004 Feb 23;164(4):370-376.

(4) nutrition.org (5) NHANES 2009-2010 Data Brief No. 12. Sep 2014. (6) eatright.org. (7) Arch Intern Med. 2001 Nov 26;161(21):2573-2578. (8) Circulation. 2005 Jan 18;111(2):157-164.

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Thanksgiving Food Drive underway

The Three Village Community Trust, 148 Main St., Setauket will hold a Thanksgiving Food Drive through Nov. 11. Canned goods, rice, pasta, hot and cold cereal, and supermarket gift certificates are appreciated.

Simply place the items on the front porch where it will then be boxed and delivered to food pantries in time for the holidays. For more information, call 631-428-6851.

Pajama Drive

The Teen department of Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket is hosting a drive for local charities, collecting new pajamas for children now through Nov. 14. The public (residents or non-residents) may drop off donations in the “Kids Pajamas Drive” box located in the lobby, during library hours. Pajamas must be new (with tags) and for children. Sizes 2T – 4T are most needed, but all sizes are welcome. For more information, call 631-941-4080.

Open House at Art League

The Art League of Long Island, 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills kicks off its annual Instructor’s Exhibition in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery with an open house and artist reception on Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. View the new exhibit, tour the studios, enjoy live art demonstrations and meet the instructors. Call 631-462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.org.

Shredding event in PJS

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station will host a shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon. A truck from A Shred Away will conduct on-site shredding of personal documents in the library parking lot. Open to all. For more information, call 631-928-1212, option 3.

Northport FD Open House

The Northport Main Faire House, 204 Main St., Northport will hold an open house on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come meet your Northport firefighters with live burn and vehicle extractions, children’s fingerprint station, blood pressure checks, refreshments and more. Questions? Call 631-261-7504.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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Vanderbilt Museum welcomes First Responders and their families as guests this weekend

In honor of National First Responders Day, the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will thank First Responders and their families by offering them free general admission on Saturday and Sunday, October 30 and 31, from noon to 5 p.m. First responders will be asked for ID cards or proof of affiliation. The event is sponsored by Northwell Health.

The Vanderbilt also will offer them discounted tickets for the Museum’s Fall Festival: $13 for kids and $14 for adults.

“We salute the brave men and women who make sacrifices and face danger every

SHELTER PET OF THE WEEK Meet Pearl!

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day to protect our communities,” said Elizabeth Wayland-Morgan, executive director of the Vanderbilt. (This includes police and firefighters, emergency medical personnel.)

“We’re offering free admission because these people are our neighbors and they provide essential services,” WaylandMorgan said. “It’s hard on their spouses, families, and children. A fun day at the Vanderbilt is one way to thank them.”

For more information, call 631-8545579 or visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Sweet longhaired Pearl was found as a stray cat looking for food and love. She came to the Smithtown Animal Shelter skinny and matted, but happy to meet people and eat up all of the love the shelter staff gave her.

Pearl is estimated to be around 4 years old and is very petite in stature. If you would like to meet this sweetheart, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with her in a domestic setting, which includes a Meet and Greet Room.

The Smithtown Animal & Adoption Shelter is located at 410 Middle Country Road, Smithtown. Shelter operating hours are currently Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sundays and Wednesday evenings by appointment only).

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

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LET'S TALK ... REAL ESTATE

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In last month’s column, we talked about the importance of keeping an eye on the news regarding real estate trends. I mentioned Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen appeared before a Senate panel on Sept. 28 to testify

BY MICHAEL ARDOLINO in a hearing about economic recovery.

Fortunately, the Senate passed a temporary extension of the debt ceiling, which allows the government enough funding until December.

Aftereffects

Decisions like this affect the housing market. When the debt ceiling isn’t raised, interest rates and mortgage rates rise, which influences mortgage rates and in turn new homebuyers and sellers.

There has been a slight increase in mortgage rates. According to Freddie Mac, early in October rates passed 3%. What experts do is watch the U.S Treasury yield when they predict mortgage rates because there is a strong correlation between the yield and the 30-year mortgage rate.

Sam Khater, chief economist at Freddie Mac, said, “We expect mortgage rates to continue to rise modestly which will likely have an impact on home prices, causing them to moderate slightly after increasing over the last year.”

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Homeowners for months have enjoyed an attractive year-to-year home price appreciation due to not enough homes on the

market. Findings from sources such as FHFA, CoreLogic and S&P/Case Shiller back this up.

Bill McBride, who writes the blog Calculated Risk, said recently that his “sense is the Case Shiller National Annual Growth Rate of 19.7 percent is probably close to a peak. And year-over-year price increases will slow later this year.”

When mortgage rates rise, we usually see changes such as house prices and the length of time it takes a home to sell. Trends are showing the market will slow down slightly in the final quarter of the year.

Analyst expert Ivy Zelman has said that “closings are set to decline roughly 10 percent year over year in the second half of 2021 and home price appreciation is on the cusp of flipping to a decelerating trend.”

What we as real estate experts are talking about is not depreciation. Decelerating at this time means increased home price appreciation at a slower or more moderate rate. This moderate rate, experts believe, will continue into the next year.

Takeaway

We’re seeing this trend around the country.

If you’re planning on moving or downsizing to an area that was once considered in demand, make sure to talk to a real estate agent in the town you’re planning to move to, and they can tell you what the current trends are in their market.

The time is now while the housing market is still up. While things are trending slightly to higher interest rates, prices are really good, and the housing market is changing at a moderate pace. Now is the time to get the most for your investment or lock in a fantastic mortgage rate. So … let’s talk.

Michael Ardolino is the Founder/OwnerBroker of Realty Connect USA.

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FEATURE STORY

'I love the EXPO! It’s very empowering to be in the presence of so many women entrepreneurs.' — CATHY BUCKLEY

TIME TO SHOP! Women's EXPO returns to Middle Country Public Library Nov. 5

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ne of the area's favorite fall events, the Middle Country Public Library’s Women’s EXPO is back in person on Nov. 5 and, for the first time, outdoors.

The annual event, which will feature more than 40 exhibitors this year, celebrates women entrepreneurs by connecting them with their peers, local business women and potential customers.

“We are eager to see some of our favorites and to meet a great selection of new women entrepreneurs at this year’s EXPO,” said Elizabeth Malafi, coordinator of the library’s Miller Business Center.

As always, the EXPO welcomes a diverse group of entrepreneurs with something for everyone. Shoppers can find items such as jewelry, pottery, handbags and home decor.

Library director, Sophia Serlis-McPhillips, reminds us that the EXPO is much more than a trade show. “The library’s Miller Business Center works with these and other entrepreneurs all year, educating them on business topics and offering them ample opportunities to network with business professionals from throughout Long Island.”

TD Bank has been a sponsor of the EXPO since 2007. Maryellen Ferretti, Retail Market Manager, V.P./Long Island East Region says, "The Middle Country Library is a great partner with TD Bank because we both believe in giving back to the community in which we live and work. The Women's EXPO is a great example of TD Bank's commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs and business on Long Island."

Let’s learn more about some of the women you’ll meet at the EXPO.

Jessica and Jennifer Morales, Luv Chic Boutique

On their birthday in 2019, twins Jessica and Jennifer Morales tossed around the idea of starting their own clothing business. They wanted Luv Chic Boutique to help “women feel beautiful, comfortable and confident.”

Having worked at the Middle Country Library since 2014, Jessica knew the Miller Business Center can help entrepreneurs like her and her sister. Librarians at the Center

Jessica and Jennifer Morales of Luv Chic Boutique

connected them with the Stony Brook Small Business Development Center, where they were able to get their business going.

Learning as they went, Jessica and Jennifer started with big clothing drops, promoting via social media, but soon found that smaller collections were more successful.

Both women look forward to growing their business, eventually adding accessories and even a store front. Jessica and Jennifer are eager to finally be a part of the EXPO as exhibitors as they have seen the energy of the day. “We are excited to do the show because it is such a big and important event.”

Shannon Messina, North Fork Creations

Shannon Messina of North Fork Creations is an EXPO veteran. She worked with her business partner and mother-in-law, Elaine, to create beautiful hand painted glassware.

After Elaine passed away, Shannon had a difficult time picking up a paint brush so she tried something new. She started hosting paint parties at wineries out East and was building her new niche when Covid happened. Like most small businesses, Shannon pivoted to survive, creating kits for people to paint at home and investing in a laser cutting machine. She loves the

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creativity involved with both painting and designing laser cut items and is looking forward to showing her new products to EXPO shoppers. “What’s so nice about the EXPO is that you speak with so many different types of people. Whenever I meet another woman [business owner] from Long Island, I tell them to do the EXPO.”

Cathy Buckley, Cathy Buckley Cat’s Meow

Cathy Buckley always loved seeing the beautiful, unique handmade jewelry when she attended art fairs and felt inspired to make her own.

Being a registered nurse, designing jewelry with copper, brass, silver and vintage items is also a way for Cathy to keep her sanity. During the pandemic, she shifted sales to online and worked hard to increase the presence of Cat’s Meow on Instagram and other social media outlets. Cathy even participated in the virtual EXPO last year but is eager to get back to in-person events. “I love the EXPO! It’s very empowering to be in the presence of so many women entrepreneurs.”

Diana McDonough is BUSY! She works full-time and is a full-time grad student in Cyber Security at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in NYC. Oh, and did we mention she runs ACD Vinyl? As many entrepreneurs did, during the start of the pandemic, Diana took her graphic design background and turned it into a business.

She was happy to be able to use her creativity to make her own designs in cake toppers, stickers, cards, banners and more.

Each month, Diana donates a portion of sales to an organization focused on getting women & girls into STEM such as Girls Who Code. While most of her sales are online, Diana loves to attend shows so she can network with other small businesses.

She is excited to attend the EXPO for the first time because “celebrating women and helping women is something I am extremely passionate about.”

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The annual Women’s EXPO will take place outdoors on Friday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd, Centereach.

Admission is free and there is ample parking.

The rain date for the EXPO is Friday, November 12th. For further information, call the library at 631-585-9393 x296 or visit www.womensEXPOli.org.

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Clockwise from top left, ‘Fields of Avalon’, ‘Bluebird’, ‘The Sentinel’ and ‘Autumn Ablaze’

Photo by Marlene Weinstein

Patricia Yantz

BY IRENE RUDDOCK

Patricia Yantz, a Three Village resident, is known for her acrylic and pastel landscape paintings. A former secondary art teacher at Sachem School District, she is also involved in many community organizations such as the Three Village Historical Society where she was a former president.

Presently, she is a joint coordinator of the Candlelight House Tour, on the Steering Committee for the Long Island Museum, and member of the Three Village Garden Club. She belongs to art organizations such as the Setauket Artists, North Shore Art Guild, LIMarts, and Smithtown Township Art Council.

She especially enjoys teaching acrylic and watercolor classes at Ward Melville High School’s Continuing Education Program.

W hen did you first become interested in art?

At an early age I used to watch my father draw wood boats and create his own designs of boats he wanted to build. As I sat next to him, he gave me some drawing paper and I started to draw boats too!

Who were your other role models?

Besides my father, Sister Lucy at Saint Mary’s High School in Manhasset inspired me to pursue art in college. Later in life, I was inspired by our local icon Joe Reboli.

I watched as he took a common view, such as a road or mailbox, and transform it into

a masterpiece! It was truly magical. Lastly, the person who helped me find my artistic niche was you! My involvement with the Setauket Artists along with your constant encouragement and faith in me has made all the difference.

It is kind of you to say that! Thank you. Why did you choose acrylics and pastels as your medium?

I switched from oil many years ago for health and safety reasons. Also, after my cat walked across my freshly painted oil painting and then walked all over my new rug, I decided it was time for a change!

What feelings do you want to evoke when people see your paintings?

The most important thing I want the people to come away with is a sense of peace. I think color changes the emotion and the feel of a painting, so I often work in warm colors to uplift the viewer.

Where do you like to paint and why?

Living in this beautiful area is a constant source of inspiration to me.

Painting it is a natural outgrowth of my environment. I am truly in awe by the stunning sunsets, meandering waterways and lavish landscapes that invoke a sense

See more of Patricia Yantz’s artwork online at www. tbrnewsmedia.com. of place as well as a sense of peace. I am especially drawn to the creek at West Meadow, Avalon Nature Preserve, and Stony Brook Harbor.

How would you describe your work?

I have learned so much about tonal aspects and value which I try to incorporate into my paintings. I try to harmonize or unify colors in terms of light and atmosphere. Yet, I do not use a limited palette, but instead look for atmosphere and temperature when creating.

You have won many awards. Tell us about an award that has meant a lot to you?

I was recently given the incredible award of the 2021 Honored Artist voted on by the Setauket Artists. The artists gave me encouragement, faith, and support over the years which has been a vital part in motivating me to continue this artistic journey.

Why is art important in the world?

I feel art is so important because imagination is the beginning of creating.

This creativity engages the mind and enables alternative ways of thinking and seeing. With so much emphasis on critical thinking, creating art makes one think not only critically, but analytically which is often overlooked in today’s world. Art is a bridge where artists can, through their paintings, communicate universally to reach people around the world.

Where can we see your work?

I am currently showing my work at the 41st annual Setauket Artists Exhibition at the Setauket Neighborhood House until November 14th. I will be part of “Celebrate the Season” exhibit at the Reboli Center in Stony Brook, “Deck the Halls” at Gallery North in Setauket, and the “2021 Atelier Invitational” at The Atelier at Flowerfield in St. James. To get in touch with me, you may contact setauketartists.com.

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YOUR TURN

A frustrating 2021 season ends for Yankee fans

BY BARBARA ANNE KIRSHNER

The 2021 baseball season fizzled out for the Yankees with their embarrassing 6 to 2 loss against the Red Sox in the AL wild-card game. Fans were abruptly forced into a long, cold winter with the only ray of sunshine coming from the promise of spring training.

It is frustrating that Yankee fans were reduced to watching the ALDS with their arch nemesis the Boston Red Sox playing their villainous rivals the Tampa Bay Rays and then the ALCS with the Red Sox advancing on to play the sign stealing Astros. And the meanest cut of all is those dishonest Astros making it into the World Series against pearl-sporting Joc Pederson and the rest of the Atlanta Braves. The heart has been taken out of postseason for Yankee fans, but if there is any justice in this world the Braves will shut out the Astros.

There is much speculation over what our team will look like come 2022. The lingering question of will Yankee’s manager, Aaron Boone, face the same ax that the Mets’ Luis Rojas got as soon as the season ended was answered when General Manager, Brian

Cashman, held a press conference on Oct. 19, where he announced Boone would receive a three year contract with the Yankees.

Cashman defended this decision by saying, “Boone is part of the solution not the problem.” This response has only added to the frustration of Yankee fans. Apparently, Cashman feels his shake-up in the coaching staff with firing hitting coach, Marcus Thames, third-base coach, Phil Nevin, and assistant hitting coach, P.J. Pilittere, is the easy fix.

In that Tuesday press conference, Cashman went on to take all the blame for the Yankee’s dismal season. He is almost putting his own head on the chopping block with statements like that. By taking ownership for the failures, does this mean he’s out next year when his contract is up?

One thing Cashman promised is that the roster needs a turnover and will not look the same next year. Cashman admits they are seeking a short stop, a catcher and even center fielder. So, what is the fate of Aaron Hicks who spend most of this season on the IL for a wrist injury?

And it is well-documented that Hal Steinbrenner, Chairman and Managing General Partner of Yankee Global Enterprises, does not rule with an iron fist like his dad, George, who went into every season with the foregone conclusion that his Yankees would win.

It appears the heart has gone out of the Yankees. At the end of this season, only two players carried the entire team, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. D.J. LeMahieu was a dud. He has undergone sports hernia surgery and is expected to be ready for spring training. Let’s hope that will get him back to 2019 shape.

Gleyber Torres, at only 24 years old, played like an old man, limping along when he should have been running to catch a ball. And the old man of the team, Brett Gardner, still has spirit though inconsistent at best. Don’t even get me started on Aroldis Chapman!

Every time he came to the mound, it was cringe worthy! He has given away so many important games that it is perplexing he keeps getting chance after chance with Yankee fans reduced to sitting on the edge of their seats

not knowing which Chapman will appear on any given day. Will it be the aggressor he was signed to be or will he melt down before our very eyes giving away the game?

What is there to say about the disappointing start of Gerrit Cole, the golden boy with his $324 million dollar contract, who was not so golden after all. He gave up two home runs before he was pulled in the second inning of that wild-card game. It looks like those spider tack rumors were true!

Poor catcher, Gary Sanchez, never gets a break. Yes, he fumbles behind the plate and fell into a long slump, but at least he worked hard, regrouped and started hitting home runs. At the end of this season, Sanchez was someone to count on for at least get on base.

I feel your frustration Yankee fans! We are reduced to boredom for the remainder of this 2021 season and we don’t even care who wins the World Series now that our ‘mighty’ Yankees have struck out.

Miller Place resident Barbara Anne Kirshner is a freelance journalist, playwright and author of Madison Weatherbee —The Different Dachshund.

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COOKING COVE

Chowder ... it ain't just clams

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

If you travel around this nation of ours, it becomes obvious that every region has its own variation of what we provincially think of as indigenous to our own region.

Case in point: chowder. Here in the Northeast we’re particularly partial to clam chowder, and even that is subdivided into versions particular to some states.

Travel a little bit south and you’ll find, not surprisingly, Maryland crab chowder, travel further south for Cajun shrimp chowder and go to the Pacific Northwest for salmon chowder.

Having noted the differences, however, let’s now observe that all of them, no matter their provenance, rely on the same supporting casts of diced veggies, broth, corn and/or cream, and then add a few ingredients that put the region’s stamp on their flavor.

Maryland Crab Chowder

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YIELD: Makes 8 first course servings or 4

main course servings.

INGREDIENTS: • 1/4 cup vegetable oil • 3 to 4 carrots, peeled and diced • 1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and diced • 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped • 1 celery rib, sliced thin • 1/2 pound string beans, trimmed and sliced into 1” pieces • Kernels from 2 ears freshly picked and shucked corn • 1 cup frozen lima beans • 1 cup frozen peas • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce • 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning • Large pinch dried hot red pepper flakes • One 28-ounce can San Marzano tomatoes, diced • 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste DIRECTIONS:

In a large pot, warm oil over mediumhigh heat; add carrots potato, onion and celery and, stirring frequently, cook 3 to 5 minutes until onions turn opaque and veggies start to brown. Add 6 cups water, string beans, corn, lima beans, peas, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay Seasoning, red pepper flakes and tomatoes with their juice.

Over high heat, bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, over medium low heat 30 minutes, until veggies are tender; add crabmeat, stir, cover and continue to simmer about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with oyster crackers.

Southern Shrimp Chowder

Pacific Northwest Salmon Chowder

YIELD: Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 6 slices bacon, cooked and diced (fat reserved) • 1 tablespoon butter • 1 onion, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 2 tablespoons flour • 1 pound potatoes, peeled and diced • 4 cups chicken broth • 4 sprigs fresh thyme • 3 scallions, cleaned and sliced • 3 cups fresh corn kernels • 2/3 cup heavy cream • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne

YIELD: Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1/2 pound bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2” strips • 2 bunches scallions, cleaned and sliced • 1 cup fresh corn kernels • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves • 1 bay leaf • 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes • 3 cups milk • 3/4 cup heavy cream • 1/2 pound potatoes, peeled, diced and cooked • 1 1/2 pounds fresh salmon, skin removed, then cut into 1’ pieces • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

DIRECTIONS:

DIRECTIONS:

Toss shrimp with Cajun, salt and pepper seasoning to thoroughly coat. Reheat bacon fat and add shrimp; cook over medium heat until they turn pink, about 2 minutes per side; remove and set aside.

Drain bacon fat, and discard; then add butter and melt it; add onion and cook until opaque, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and flour and cook half a minute more. Add potatoes, broth, thyme and scallions and bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer till potatoes are cooked, about 10 minutes. Stir in corn and cream and simmer 5 minutes; remove from heat and stir in shrimp, bacon, scallion and cayenne. Serve with biscuits or corn bread.

In large heavy pot, cook bacon over medium heat, then drain; reserve two tablespoons of fat. Set bacon aside; add scallions, corn, garlic, thyme, bay leaf and hot pepper flakes to bacon fat and cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-low heat until scallions are tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Add milk and cream and bring just to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and add potatoes, salmon, bacon, salt and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until salmon is cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, remove and discard bay leaf and serve hot with toasted sourdough bread.

Horoscopes of the week SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may feel like you are ready to throw caution to the wind, but deep down you know that’s not your style. Continue to do your research and find the best way forward.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a conversation with a loved one provides some clarity for both of you. Allow this heart-to-heart to serve as a foundation for future discussions.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Build restful moments into your schedule while working from home, Capricorn. This way you have a fine line between home and work life. Start today with a long lunch.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You can pursue different ventures all the while keeping your day job, Aquarius. It’s not a “one-orthe-other” thing. If something feels like a calling, do your research.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Take stock of your relationships, Pisces. Make sure that you are getting as much as you’re giving. Work out any imbalances if necessary.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 There’s no need to separate business and pleasure this week, Aries. You can find a way to combine them if you get creative. Get the work team on board.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if collaborating with someone else has you second-guessing yourself, venture out alone for a little bit and see what progress you made. You can always team up later.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, others look to your for support in the days ahead. Lend an ear and a helping hand if asked. Simply being there as a sounding board may be enough.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, expect the unexpected in the days ahead.

The unknown can be mysterious, and that can spice things up for a little while. Embrace the challenge.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, your willpower may not be strong this week, so be on guard if temptation arises. It’s alright to indulge once in awhile, but do your best to stay the course.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a little personal pampering can go a long way from time to time. You can’t always look the other way regarding your personal needs. Help yourself to help others.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you’re usually cool as a cucumber, but something has you riled up this week that may be putting doubts in your head. Focus and breathe.

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Ongoing

Spooky Lantern Tour

Times ... and dates

Fall Art Walk

The Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce and the Night Heron Artists present a Fall Art Walk daily through Nov. 1. Over 30 participating businesses will display original artwork by local artists in their windows for public viewing. Maps of locations of artwork and listing of the artists are available at the chamber at 118 West Broadway, Port Jefferson and participating businesses. Call 473-1414 for further information.

The Miller Place Mount Sinai Historical Society presents its annual Spooky Lantern Tour, a not-too-scary walking tour of the haunted history of Miller Place, today and Oct. 30 at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Walk the Miller Place Historic District with a guide from the MPMS Historical Society who will regale you with all the spooky stories surrounding this pre-Revolutionary War town. Bring a lantern or flashlight and wear comfortable shoes. For ages 10 and up. Masks are mandatory. Tickets are $15 per person. To register, visit www. mpmshistoricalsociety.eventbrite.com.

Oct. 28 to Nov. 4, 2021

Vanderbilt Fall Festival

Deepwells Haunted Mansion

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport hosts a Fall Festival with lots of seasonal fun for visitors of every age to enjoy a safe Halloween on Friday evenings and on weekends through Halloween. Choose daytime events from noon to 4 p.m. with mini golf, face painting, pumpkin patch, Halloween games, a scavenger hunt or night time attractions with a Wicked Walk, a haunted maze, and The Wicked Haunt, the museum’s version of a haunted house, plus a 9-hole Mini Golf from 6 to 10 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Just in time for Halloween, the Deepwells Farm Historical Society transforms the Deepwells Farm Mansion, 2 Taylor Lane, St. James into Deepwells Sanitarium, Home for the Criminally Insane today and Oct. 30 from 7 to 10 p.m. Featuring 16 rooms of horror, wooded trail of terror, food vendors, photo-ops and more. Advance tickets are available at www. deepwellshauntedmansion.com for $20 per person, $25 at the door. For more information, call 862-2808.

Saturday 30

Dark Night: Halloween Trail

Thursday 28

See Oct. 28 listing.

Secrets and Spirits Walking Tour

Ward Melville Heritage Organization hosts a Secrets and Spirits of Stony Brook Village walking tours today at 2:50 p.m. and Oct. 29 at 10:50 a.m. Participants of the tour will hear the stories of the people who lived, loved, died…and still reside in Stony Brook Village!

Stories include star-crossed lovers Mark and Sarah, who resided by the harbor in the 1800s; legendary 19th-century artist William Sidney Mount and his involvement in the “Miracle Circle” group of séance enthusiasts; the traveling ghost of Jonas Smith, the so-called “Lady in White,” who is said to suddenly appear at the Stony Brook Grist Mill, and more. $10 per person. To reserve your spot, call 751-2244.

Dark Night: Halloween Trail

Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville presents Dark Night: Halloween Trail, an outdoor extravaganza combining moderate scares with comedy that at the same time celebrates the nostalgia of vintage haunted trails through a post-modern twist on inspired characters from pop culture and horror movies of the 1990s, today from 7 to 10:30 p.m., Oct. 29 and 30 from 7 to 11 p.m. and Oct. 31 from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 adults, $15 per child. To purchase tickets, please visit, www.

DarkNightLI.com.

An evening of opera

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook presents a lecture and concert by award-winning composer Matthew Aucoin titled “Primal Loss: Four Hundred Years of Orpheus and Eurydice

Spooky Lantern Tour See Oct. 29 listing.

Deepwells Haunted Mansion See Oct. 29 listing.

Halloween Pet Parade

LET’S MAKE A DEAL Emmy Award-winning actor, singer, comedian, and television personality Wayne Brady heads to the Staller Center for the Arts on Oct. 30 for a one man show.

Photo from Staller Center

in Opera” in the Recital Hall from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Aucoin will discuss his opera Eurydice premiering at the Metropolitan Opera in November 2021, the influences of playwright Sarah Ruhl and the history of Orphic operas.

Soprano Liv Redpath will perform selections from the play. Free. Proof of vaccine or valid exemption required for all attendees. For more information, www.stonybrook.edu/hisb.

All Hallows Tour

Friday 29

Join the Ward Melville Heritage Organization for its 31st annual Halloween Festival at the Stony Brook Village Center, 111 Main St., Stony Brook today from 2 to 5 p.m. Enjoy trick-or-treating in the shops, dancing and games, music from WALK 97.5, scarecrow competition and a Halloween parade! Free.

Call 751-2244.

Secrets and Spirits Walking Tour See Oct. 28 listing.

Dark Night: Halloween Trail See Oct. 38 listing.

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

Huntington Town Hall, 100 Main St., Huntington hosts an All Hallows tour at the Town Clerk’s archives today from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The Halloween event will feature live interpretations of stories taken out of the archives vault by town employees. Free. Call 351-3216 or 351-3035.

Halloween Festival

The Nesconset Chamber of Commerce and Jennifer O’Brien of State Farm hosts a Halloween Pet Parade fundraiser for the Smithtown Children’s Foundation at the Nesconset Gazebo, across from Nesconset Plaza, 127 Smithtown Boulevard, Nesconset from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come in costume and trick-or-treat, enjoy ice cream, raffles, music, pet costume contest, vendors and more.

Rain date is Oct. 31. Free. Call 724-2543 or visit www.nesconsetchamber.com.

Trick or Treat Trail

Join the Farmingville Historical Society today or Oct. 31 for a Trick or Treat Trail at Farmingville Hills County Park, 503 Horseblock Road, Farmingville from noon to 3 p.m. Come in costume and trick or treat along a trail while learning about the history of candy.

Fill your bag with real, full-size candy treats.

The entry fee is $12 per trick or treater. Parents are welcome to escort their children without paying. Please note this is not a haunted trail.

All Trick or Treaters must pre-register at www. farmingvillehistoricalsociety.org.

Trunk Or Treat!

The North Shore Youth Council and the Rocky Point PTA present a Trunk Or Treat! event at the Joseph A. Edgar School, 525 Route 25A, Rocky Point from 2 to 5 p.m. with decorated cars and trunks, candy and non-edible treats, face painting, crafts and photo prop. Costumes

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encouraged. Join them for a scary good time!

HistoricalRegister for this free event at trunkortreatnsyc. y Lanterneventbrite.com. ur of theHalloween at Wardenclyffe y and Oct.Join the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe, Walk the5 Randall Road, Shoreham in celebrating uide fromHalloween from 3 to 6 p.m. with electrifyingly will regaleeerie exhibits, educational activities and fun nding thisfor all ages featuring music, food, vendors, a lanternpumpkin contest, costume contest, Monster hoes. ForMash Robot Challenge and more. Tickets are y. Tickets$15 adults, $13 seniors and students, $5 for isit www.ages 5 to 17, free for kids under 5. Visit www. m. teslasciencecenter.org or call 886-2632 for more information. on wells FarmTrunk-N-Treat DeepwellsCommack United Methodist Church, 486 St. JamesTownline Road, Commack presents a Trunke for theN-Treat event from 3 to 5 p.m. Children can from 7 totrick or treat for candy at festively decorated r, woodedcar trunks and truck beds. Stay for some games o-ops andand activities. Free. Call 499-7310 or visit at www.www.commack-umc.org $20 per ormation,Festive Trunk or Treat Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead presents a festive Trunk or Treat event from 3 to 6 p.m. Come in costume and enjoy a mummy wrapping contest, Mike the Silly Magician Show, Halloween crafts, pumpkin il decorating, games, costume parade,Trunk or Treat (treat bags provided) and much more.

Admission is $15 per person, $50 for a family of four, children under 5 free. For a full schedule and tickets, visit www.hallockville.org. on

Wayne Brady at Staller Center

Wayne Brady heads to Stony Brook CommerceUniversity’s Staller Center for the Art’s Main arm hostsStage, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook at 8 p.m. r for theBest known for his outstanding improvisational n at theskills that won him an Emmy award on the Nesconsettelevision series Whose Line Is It Anyway?, NesconsetBrady is a multi-talented entertainer, actor, n costumeand musician whose show promises to be an m, raffles,irrepressible evening filled with song and and more.laughter. Tickets range from $56 to $100. To 4-2543 ororder, call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter. com. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www. stallercenter.com.

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Society reat Trail ark, 503Dark Night: Halloween Trail noon to 3See Oct. 28 listing. eat along a of candy.Trick or Treat Trail ndy treats.See Oct. 30 listing. er. ParentsA Heritage Park Halloween n withoutThe Heritage Center, 633 Mount Sinai Coram nted trail.Road, Mt. Sinai presents an outdoor Halloween r at www.event from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and again from

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy pumpkin picking and decorating, unlimited game playing, and the Rockymuch more. Registration is $10 per participant. ! event atParents and guardians are not required to oute 25A,register. Each registrant will receive a goodie decoratedbag and pumpkin to decorate and take home. ble treats,Don’t forget to wear your costume! Advance Costumesregistration only at www.msheritagetrust.org.

Fall Seasonal Stroll

Join the staff at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington for a Fall Seasonal Stroll from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On this short hike (approximately 1.5 miles), savor autumn’s colorful, leafy splendor. Some sitting on grass. $4 per person. Advance reservations required by calling 423-1770.

Monday 1

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Tuesday 2

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Wednesday 3 An Evening of Jazz

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents a concert by the Jazz Loft Trio from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by a jam session.

Arrive at 7 p.m. $10, arrive at 8 p.m. $5. To purchase tickets, visit www.thejazzloft.org.

For more information, call 751-1895.

Thursday 4

Virtual Lunch & Learn

The Huntington Historical Society continues its virtual Lunch & Learn series at noon with a presentation titled Long Island Gold Coast Elite and the Great War. Historian Richard F. Welch reveals how the potent combination of ethno-sociological solidarity, clear-eyed geopolitical calculation and financial selfinterest inspired the North Shore elite to pressure the nation into war. Presentation will last 45 minutes with time for commentary and Q&A from participants. Suggested donation is $10. To register, visit www. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Theater

children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.

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

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its MainStage season with White Christmas from Nov. 11 to Jan. 2, 2022. Based on the beloved film, this heartwarming adaptation follows vaudeville stars and veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis as they head to Vermont to pursue romance with a duo of beautiful singing sisters. This family classic features beloved songs by Irving Berlin including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is The Ocean” and the perennial favorite, White Christmas. Tickets are $80 per person. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’

‘Twelfth Night’

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

‘Godspell’

Star Playhouse at Stage 74, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack presents Godspell on Oct. 30 and Nov 6 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 31 and Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25, $20 members. To order, call 462-9800, ext. 136 or visit www. starplayhouse.com.

‘Grease’

Grease is the word! Theatre Three 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents the popular musical 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

CASTING A SPELL A comedy full of love, magic, and trickery, Twelfth Night returns to the Smithtown Historical Society grounds this weekend.

Photo by Arya Sementilli

‘White Christmas’

‘A Christmas Carol’

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for the 37th annual production of A Christmas Carol from Nov. 13 to Dec. 26. Celebrate the season with Long Island’s own holiday tradition and broadwayworld. com winner for Best Play. Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas — past, present and future. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

Vendors wanted

» The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River seeks vendors for its Fall Festival every weekend through Oct. 31. For more information, call 631-929-3500, ext. 708 or email shoppes@eastwindlongisland.com. » Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket seeks vendors for its Holiday Market Fairs on Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18. $75 for one market, $125 for two, $150 for three and $200 for four. To reserve a booth, visit www.gallerynorth.org or call 631-751-2676. » Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown seeks exhibitors for its Holiday Party for Wildlife and Craft Market on Dec. 4 from 3 to 9 p.m. Looking for vendors who specialize in homemade, naturethemed and one of a kind crafts; non-profits specializing in the natural world, environment and rescue; and food vendors. Spaces are $60 each. Call 631-979-6344 or email vsswbriarnc@aol.com.

See more Halloween events on page B22.

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Religious D irectory Catholic ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH 17 Manor Road Smithtown, NY 11787 Paster Phil Join us every Sunday 10:30am You will be surprised!

Leave as a friend come back as family Another location Abundant Life Church of God Hours of service vary 440 Furrow Road Holbrook, NY 11741 631-588-7704

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 75 New York Avenue, Sound Beach Parish office: 631-744-8566; fax 631-744-8611 Parish website: www.stlouisdm.org REV. MSGR. CHRISTOPHER J. HELLER, PASTOR REV. ALPHONSUS IGBOKWE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. MSGR. DONALD HANSON, IN RESIDENCE REV. FRANCIS PIZZARELLI, S.M.M., PARISH ASSISTANT REV. HENRY VAS Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm; Friday: 9 am to 4 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm; Closed on Sunday Mission Statement: To proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ’s love through our active involvement as a parish family in works of

Charity, Faith, Worship, Justice and Mercy. ALL ARE WELCOME! No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church. No matter your family situation. No matter your practice of faith.

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

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

Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm.

Please contact Parish Office for an appointment.

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

Anointing of the Sick: by request.

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

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

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

Congregational MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 233

North

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

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

The service is accessible anytime thereafter.

Outdoor service continues at 9am, wear a mask and bring a chair. Indoor service on Sundays at 10am. You will need to bring proof of your vaccination and show your card to one of the ushers. Wear a mask at all times indoors. We will be seated socially distanced from one another.

We continue with our online service on our you tube channel at 10am, and any time thereafter, with Reverend Phil Hobson.

Sunday School will beheld at 9am outdoors and 10am indoors.

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.

Wear a mask and stay in car Grace and Peace REV. PHIL

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Our little historic church on the hill across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond 61 Main Street, Stony Brook Visit our website www.allsoulsstonybrook.org or call 631-655-7798 allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Interdenominational Morning Prayer ServiceTuesday 8:00am- Half Hour Interdenominational Rosary Service-Wednesday 12noonSunday Services: 8am Virtual Service 9:30am Service at the Church-Organ Music 8am Tuesday-Morning Prayer Service at the Church This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

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

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

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

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

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Religious D irectory Episcopal 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 Morning Prayer Via Zoom 9:00 am Monday thru Friday Thrift Shop Open!

12 to 3 pm Tuesdays & Saturdays www.stjohns1745.org FOLLOW us on Facebook

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

Jewish NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER 385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station 631-928-3737 www.northshorejewishcenter.org RABBI AARON BENSON CANTOR DANIEL KRAMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARCIE PLATKIN PRINCIPAL HEATHER WELKES YOUTH DIRECTOR JEN SCHWARTZ Services: Friday At 8 Pm; Saturday At 9:15 am Daily Morning And Evening Minyan Call For Times. Tot Shabbat Family Services

Sisterhood Men’s Club Seniors’ Club Youth Group Continuing Ed Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Judaica Shop Food Pantry Lecture Series Jewish Film Series NSJC JEWISH LEARNING CENTER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL 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

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.

Lutheran-LCMS 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

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH 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.

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 on line @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.

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

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.

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

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CAYLA'S COLUMN

A spirited walk through history: Three Village Historical Society's Graveyard Tour

After British General Charles Cornwallis famously surrounded during the Battle of Yorktown — the last battle of the American Revolution — he returned home to England. During a dinner party in London, he was questioned about the BY CAYLA ROSENHAGEN significant defeat.

“General Washington did not out-battle us,” he replied to the inquiry, “He out-spied us.”

The spies which he referred to were almost certainly the Culper Spy Ring, a network of daring Patriots, many of whom lived here in Setauket, who supplied the Continental Army with invaluable intelligence. Some of its members included Abraham Woodhull, Anna Smith Strong, Caleb Brewster, and Robert Townsend.

The Three Village Historical Society’s Graveyard Tour enveloped me in our community’s rich history as I listened to the heroic tales of these brave spirits and others.

On the crisp, autumn evening of October 23, volunteers Rick Melidosian, Pat Galaskas, and Nikkeya Bell led our group of 20 through the cemeteries of the Presbyterian Church of Setauket and the Caroline Church to visit some of the historic figures buried there.

The lantern-lit tour began at dusk as a cool breeze swept through the village.

Vibrant autumn foliage and a fleeting

Guides Nikkeya Bell and Rick Melidosian during the TVHS's Graveyard Walking Tour last Saturday.

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shower contributed to the alluring old-world ambiance of the darkening churchyard.

Our guides recounted the extraordinary stories of many Patriot heroes, including the tavern owner and spy, Austin Roe, Long Island’s Paul Revere. During the war, he was a courier who made the 110-mile journey from Setauket to New York City and back on horseback in order to deliver intelligence once a week. The journey was a dangerous one, as the roads he took were full of highwaymen and patrolling British redcoats who would stop and question him. Using the cover of buying supplies for his tavern to dismiss prying questions about his frequent travels, Roe successfully transmitted

intelligence from Robert Townsend and passed it along to Abraham Woodhull.

Anecdotes of the courageous Anna Smith Strong captivated the audience as well. She utilized a secret code by hanging petticoats and handkerchiefs on a clothesline to relay vital information from Woodhull to their fellow spy and whaleboat captain Caleb Brewster. Brewster then made the treacherous journey across the Long Island Sound, at the time also known as the Devil’s Belt, to provide intel to General Washington himself.

Anna lived in the family manor on Strong’s Neck, only minutes from where the tour was held that evening. In fact, centuries later,

her descendants still reside there, guide Pat Galaskas explained.

As the fundraiser came to a close, I spoke with some of the individuals who volunteer with the Three Village Historical Society.

Author and TVHS historian Bev Tyler shared what it was like working with the Society for over 45 years. He said the two things he most enjoys about being their historian are “… people who ask lots of questions and are very enthusiastic, and the research.” Tour guide and TVHS volunteer for over 15 years Rick Melidosian most enjoys getting to share his knowledge about history with others.

The Three Village Historical Society is currently looking for volunteer help for various positions, including docents, costumed actors, and guides. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact TVHS Creative Services Manager, Mari Irizarry, at creative@ tvhs.org. See their Facebook or Instagram pages or visit tvhs.org to find out more about upcoming events and experiencing their museum which recently opened its doors to the public for tours during the week.

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.

Religious D irectory Presbyterian THE REV. KATE JONES CALONE, INTERIM PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR In- person worshipping in church sanctuary Sundays at 9:30 AM. Masks required-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.

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

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

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

Unitarian Universalist UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket 631-751-0297 uufsb.org office@uufsb.org

REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (MINISTER@UUFSB.ORG) Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

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.

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KIDS KORNER Programs Spooky Crafts

Celebrate Halloween at the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor with spooky crafts in their self-serve workshop throughout the month of October. Free with admission to the museum. Call 367-3418.

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Trick or Treat at the Heckscher

Families are invited to celebrate Halloween at the Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington on Oct. 28 from noon to 5 p.m. Create a spooktacular art activity, make a haunted Digital Action painting, and take home a festive treat! Free admission for kids in costume and their families! Reserve timed tickets at www.heckscher.org. Call 380-3230.

$0 Enrollment fee $19.98/month Call 631 751-6100

Changing Seasons

Join the staff at Sunken Meadow State Park, Route 25A and Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park for a program titled Changing Seasons on Oct. 30 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Explore the natural world around us through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver. $4 per child. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search for #NatureEdventures. For more info, call 581-1072.

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Calling all ghosts and goblins, spiders and bones … Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor will host a Halloween event on Oct. 30 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Families are welcome to join them for a not-soscary Haunted Hatchery. Trick-or-Treat your way through their outdoor grounds. Admission fee is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. Call 516-692-6768 or visit www. cshfishhatchery.org

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though, the witch reneges. Lucky for Rapunzel a young prince named Brian happens across her tower but before the prince and Rapunzel have their inevitable “happily ever after,” though, they’re going to have to face the wrath of the witch and few other hilarious obstacles. Shows are held on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. All seats are $20. To order, 631261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Spookley the Square Pumpkin’

Drop by the Long Island Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson in costume on Oct. 30 and 31 between 1 and 5 p.m. and pick up a Halloween treat! Call 331-3277.

Just in time for Halloween, the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts presents Spookley The Square Pumpkin on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society, 2 E. Main St.. Smithtown on various dates through Oct. 31. The musical tells the story of a square pumpkin named Spookley living in a round pumpkin patch on Holiday Hill Farm who helps the pumpkins in the patch learn that the things that make you different make you special.

A treat for all ages! Tickets to this outdoor performance are $18 per person. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

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'A Kooky Spooky Halloween'

Halloween at the Explorium

The Shoppes at East Wind, Route 25A, Wading River will host a Safe Trick or Treat event on Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Children in costume can find treats outside participating shops. Enjoy a Fall Festival and Craft Fair while there. Held rain or shine. Email shoppes@ eastwindlongisland.com for more information..

Theater 'Rapunzel'

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Rapunzel, A Tangled Fairytale through Oct. 31. Forced to live alone in a tower with nothing but her hair and her "mother" the witch, Rapunzel’s sixteenth birthday has come – meaning she’ll be able to see the outside world for the first time, just as her "mother" promised. Scared to let her go,

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, on weekends through Oct. 30. 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.

See more Halloween events on pages B16 and 17.

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

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SBU SPORTSWEEK TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

OCT. 28 TO NOV. 3, 2021

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Seawolves celebrate homecoming win over Richmond

Coming into the squad's eighth game of the season, the Stony Brook football team had forced eight turnovers.

Tonight, they forced six as the Seawolves defense locked down Richmond's offense en route to a Homecoming victory, 27-14, for their second win in as many weeks. The hosts jumped out with the first 20 points of the game, scoring on four of its first six drives and the squad outgained Richmond 214-94 to establish its dominant advantage.

Fields finished 20-for-35 for 226 yards, throwing a pair of touchdown passes and running for another. Randy Pringle aided the defense with his first two career interceptions as part of the defensive lockdown for Chuck Priore's club.

On the defensive side, Stony Brook held Richmond without points in its first nine drives, as the visiting Spiders only averaged 11.5 yards per possession.

Pringle joined a club of 13 players in Seawolves Division I history that have recorded a multi-pick contest. It is the first time since November 21, 2016 that a Stony Brook defender intercepted two passes in a game (Tyrice Beverette at UAlbany).

Stony Brook's six forced turnovers are the most since November 12, 2011 when it created the same number against Gardner-Webb in a 76-28 victory.

Flowers was all over the field making plays on defense for the Seawolves. He recorded a career-high 14 tackles, the most by any Seawolf in a game this season. Eight of his tackles were of the solo variety. He registered a pair of tackles for loss and one sack. Flowers also forced a pair of fumbles as the Seawolves forced a total of six turnovers in the win.

Shawn Harris Jr., caught his second touchdown pass of the season, his first since September 11 against Colgate.

Tyler Devera more than doubled his season receiving totals, hauling in four passes for 46 yards and a touchdown. He bested his career best by five.

Tyquell Fields recorded his first multipassing touchdown game of the season and his first since November 23, 2019 against UAlbany.

Stony Brook did not miss in the red zone, scoring on all four of its possessions.

"Winning feels good," said head coach Chuck Priore. "Very competitive game even though the score didn't look like that in the

#40 Randy Pringle had his first two career interceptions during last Saturday's game.

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Women’s Volleyball captures fourth consecutive win

first half. Richmond is a physical good team and I was very proud of our effort. Certainly, our defense did a tremendous job with the takeaways and getting us good field position for opportunities to be successful as an offense.

When you're a team, you have to take care of all phases. You play great on special teams, which we did. We did a great job covering kickoffs, punting and controlling the field possession through that game. I'm proud of the team being able to put together a win as a team."

"It just feels unreal right now but I'm so happy to be able to help get this win today. We worked hard for this all week and saw it pay off tonight," said defensive back Randy Pringle.

"It feels great. I talked to the other seniors and they felt the same way. It's definitely a topic of conversation before the game that this was our last homecoming. We are starting to finish better and start the game better and that obviously goes a long way towards our wins now. Coach P believes that we can have success both running and throwing and when he put the ball in my hands today, we executed what we needed to do," added quarterback Tyquell Fields.

Up next, The Seawolves return home one final time in the regular season on Nov. 20 when they battle for the Golden Apple against UAlbany at 1 p.m. at LaValle Stadium.

SBU Seawolves Home Games FOOTBALL Nov. 20 vs. Albany

1 p.m.

MEN’S SOCCER

Nov. 1 vs. UAlbany 6 p.m.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Nov. 22 vs. Sacred Heart 6:30 p.m.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Nov. 5 vs. Adelphi 7 p.m.

Nov. 9 vs. Delaware State 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 14 vs. St. John's 2 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL

Nov. 5 vs/ UAlbany Nov. 12 vs. UMBC

6 p.m.

6 p.m.

*Please note this schedule can change at any time. Visit www.stonybrookathletics.com for tickets and any last minute cancellations.

Junior outside hitter Amiyah De'Long's standout play continued on Oct. 22 as she helped lead Stony Brook's Women's Volleyball team (11-10, 5-2 America East) to a sweep over Hartford (3-16, 1-5 America East). De'Long paced the Seawolves' offense with a season-high tying 17 kills on .394 hitting as they earned their fourth consecutive win.

The Seawolves began the match strong as it took down Hartford in the first set, 25-16. De'Long and sophomore middle blocker Abby Campbell combined for 10 kills in the opening frame. Campbell got off to a hot start with six kills in the first set, while De'Long managed to total four of her own.

Stony Brook and Hartford battled back and forth for the duration of the second set. The Seawolves pulled out the win in the second, 27-25, and were paced by a balanced scoring attack in the frame.

Campbell (four kills), De'Long (five kills), and sophomore outside hitter Leoni Kunz (four kills) combined for a total of 13 kills in the set as sophomore setter Torri Henry was on the distributing end on a bulk of those finishes.

"We knew we were going to have to take multiple swings in a rally to score tonight and I'm really pleased with not only how we defended but also with how we stayed aggressive and followed the game plan offensively. I also thought we did a good job from the service line keeping Hartford off balanced. This is a big win for us," said head coach Kristin Belzung.

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ONE BOOK, ONE COMMUNITY A shared experience of reading and conversation

Interior Chinatown

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The One Book, One Community program is a fun and innovative way to unite Stony Brook University and its neighboring communities through shared reading and conversation. Through the program, you will receive a free copy of a book (first come, first served) that explores important cultural, social and ethical issues. Choose from a variety of free events that connect to the themes of the selected reading — an excellent way to meet people of different ages, backgrounds and experience; learn from each other; and promote dialogue around community values and goals. Events are free and open to the public.

2021 SELECTED READING

New York Times bestseller and 2020 National Book Award Winner

PHOTO: TINA CHIOU

ABOUT INTERIOR CHINATOWN This year’s selection explores race, pop culture, immigration and identity with heart, anger and dazzling wit. Author Charles Yu spotlights a Chinese-American actor seeking respect, love and professional success in the face of pop culture stereotyping and broader social bias.

CHARLES YU

For more information and/or a schedule of events, visit stonybrook.edu/onebook 52730

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