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So, did you get my little hint last month about the surprise that was going to flipyou out? You’re holding it in your hands now, and if you still haven’t figured it out, just flip over to the back cover and you will see what I was talking about.

One of the things that I love about publishing Village Connection in Huntington, is the wide variety of events, art, dining and entertainment that all co-exist in harmony in this little corner of the world. It’s hard to imagine another place on Long Island that offers so much to the residents as well as the thousands of visitors who come here each year.

With hundreds of restaurants and entertainment venues and their continually changing menu of food, music, comedy, theater and more, we have no shortage of content to publish a dining and entertainment magazine. On the other hand, the local character of Huntington offers style, art, history, shopping and more than enough to support a lifestyle magazine. At Village Connection we want to share it all, and so we decided to do it in this fun, new format: Village Connection - Huntington’s Lifestyle Magazine will feature style, local news and columnists, local art, home and automotive.

Huntington LIVE - Huntington’s Dining & Entertainment Magazine will feature restaurant writeups, chef profiles, nightlife news, live entertainment calendars and more.

Those who know us know that there will be more to come...there always is. And we’re always open to the input of our readers and willing to try out some of your ideas. Just email VillageConnection@live.com and let us know what you think. In the meantime....

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this month Huntington Has Style 7 Fashion Week 12 Beauty 14 Active & Injury Free 16 Fitness 18 Wellness

Huntington Local 21 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 37 38 39 40

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Annual Apple Festival Talk of the Town Local Business Northport History Local Exposure Finance Playing it Safe Artistic Expression Art Galleries Featured Artist Seniors Hear This Kevin Bailey Speaks 4 Kids

Huntington at Home 43 Designer Look 48 Outdoor Living 50 Backyard & Beyond

Huntington Hot Wheels 53 Featured Car 56 Automotive

Huntington HAS STYLE

Be prepared to get groovy this spring! Retro styles in brighter colors, flowy fabrics and an international flair were hot on the runways at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, where the world’s biggest designers previewed their Spring 2012 collections.

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Fashion Week With Adriana and John Vater, Co-Founders, Spa Adriana

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Carolina Herrera’s translucent layered look was ultra soft and feminine.

Geometric beading and patterns were softened using flowy, gorgeous fabrics for an updated, maybe more “grownup,” vision of ‘60s fashion. Makeup was natural; sheer or matte lips with a little gloss (for just a touch of color) complimented beautifully.

Some of her styles also incorporated neon with neutral colors – be on the lookout for this trend in Spring.

Carolina Herrera

‘60s Style Dominates NYC Fashion Week Custo Barcelona created what we would call “Moroccan and Roll,” with acid rock colors and wild collections of prints that converged of all the season’s trends into one. Metallics were prominent, another nod to the ‘60s.

Carlos Miele

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Custo Barcelona

While many collections featured shorter hemlines, Carlos Miele marched to a different beat with floorlength frocks that evoked a Grecian elegance. Miele paired more structured looks with chiffons and sheer fabrics. Watercolor prints washed gowns in bright colors, and mixed with the gold metallics and neutrals we saw last season. Makeup once again was very natural.

Huntington HAS STYLE

By mixing floral and animal prints, Betsy Johnson was all about “retro sexy” – fun, flirty, with attitude. Sideswiped hair and neon lips complimented metallic accents threaded throughout the collection. Johnson played with bustier tops layered with sheer fabrics.

Floral prints, embroidery and swingy, shorter hems kicked up the excitement of the show.

k Spring 2012

Betsy Johnson All Fashion Week photos copyright John S. Vater, A.Vater Inc.

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Huntington HAS STYLE For men, Perry Ellis offered muted earthy neutrals in classic cuts. Layered browns worked in concert with seafoam blues for an updated beach/sunset look.

Perry Ellis

John S. Vater has been photographing fashion and beauty for more than 35 years. He began his career shooting for local Long Island press, then made his way to New York City, where he captured the fashion elite on film for top modeling agencies. His work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Redbook, The New York Times, Studio and Esthetica. John’s work has graced the cover of Newsday and has been showcased in Modern and American Salon Magazines and National Geographic Traveler. Each season John can be seen shooting behind the scenes during New York’s Fashion Week.

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beauty • adriana vater

cool fall beauty

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roper hydration is critical in fall. On the heels of summer our skin and hair are fragile, making fall’s cool, dry weather troublesome. Tourmaline is a wonderful solution that will help restore and repair dry skin. Look for it in gentle exfoliants. Aveda has some moisturizing options that seal in a dewy glow. For more mature skin, Green Science Plant Perfecting Peel will help slow the signs of aging due to sun exposure.

Other key features to look for in a good scrub or moisturizer for fall: those with brightening solutions will even out pigmentation spots by visibly diminishing discolorations. Also look for antioxidants, which will protect the skin and help hold off signs of aging.

Fall Beauty Trends This season beauty is all about the Jewels of the Earth. For lips think luxurious, intense vibrant reds, rich plums and sheer pink pearls. Eyes sparkle with layered drama in jade, amethyst and crushed citrine (mimicking powdered gold).

Hair features fall’s shades of rich cinnamons and spicy tones. Blondes with color that’s been bleached from summer sun can restore the hair naturally with a color-enhancing toner and botanical therapy treatment that can be customized to your individual needs. This will infuse a warmer caramelly hue while significantly improving hair’s texture.

For hairstyles this autumn, the 60’s and 70’s vibe is back.

While straight hair with full bangs is all the rage, if you’ve got some wave, embrace that natural texture – big, sexy groovy hair is definitely back in a big way! For shorter hair, last season’s grownin bob has become more swept forward with long points and geometric angles below the chin, but above the shoulder.

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active & injury free • kathleen tafti

healthy feet = healthy knees Your child’s feet may be causing knee pain.

With the new school season here, kids will be starting fall sports.

Does your child suffer from recurring injuries during sport seasons?

Has anyone ever assessed your child’s feet? The position of your child’s feet could be causing your child to get injured.

Knee injuries and generalized knee pain is the most common problem resulting from poor foot position. Most often the foot will be flat where the arch drops down and touches the ground. This will cause the knees to knock together putting abnormal stress on the inside and outside surface of the knee joint.

The muscles around the hips, knees and/or ankles may be weak causing the arch to drop. It is recommended that you consult with a podiatrist or orthopedic MD before starting any exercises to determine exactly what is causing the poor foot alignment.

One example of a foot exercise that will build up the arch so the foot is positioned in a normal neutral position is the “windshield wiper”. Have your child sit in a chair with his hips and knees at 90 degrees and his feet flat on the floor. With the heel planted on the floor gently roll the foot outward and slide the outside border of the foot along the floor like a windshield wiper causing the foot to arch in the center.

However if the muscles of the hip, knee or

ankle are weak they will also need to be strengthened. If exercise does not fix the problem, the doctor may recommend an over-thecounter orthotic or a custom orthotic in the shoe to support the arch of the foot.

If your child complains of knee pain after playing a sport have him/her use the RICE method : rest, ice, compression, elevation. Do not hesitate calling the doctor to have your child assessed. The sooner the cause of the problem is detected, the sooner it will be fixed with the least damage done.

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fitness • bonne marano-marcus

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choosing the right footwear for your fitness routine With all the choices of activities we do both in and outside of the gym, there are just as many choices in athletic footwear.

Choosing the right footwear reduces your chances for injuries and can make your workouts more effective and more enjoyable. Depending on the activity of choice, your feet and ankles need a certain degree of support, stability and flexibility while still offering the proper cushioning to protect your joints.

To meet all of these needs there are shoes specifically designed for everything from running, to hiking, basketball to tennis, indoor/outdoor cycling to weight training, studio kick boxing to aerobics, etc. Does this mean you need to purchase more than one pair of athletic shoes to match each activity?

In most cases, no, but if you participate in a specific activity at least three times per week, you may want to purchase the shoe specific for that activity.

For instance, If you run or take some type of hi-impact aerobics class regularly, you’ll want a lightweight shoe offering plenty of cushioning, stability, flexibility and traction. If you’re serious about your indoor cycling classes, investing in a pair of shoes specifically designed for the bike may be to your advantage. The rigid soles ensure a comfortable foot position throughout your ride while the clips provided on the soles of these shoes keep your feet secured to the pedals allowing you to make more efficient pedal strokes. In other words, you get a better leg and butt workout.

If you are on

a budget and enjoy studio-based classes like cycling, step aerobics, rebounding, and weight-lifting, the ever-popular cross-trainer offers the cushioning and flexibility for jumping and stepping while still providing enough stability for weight training and cycling.

Always keep in mind that your feet are your foundation. By taking care of your feet, you increase your chances of “staying in the game” and going forward in fitness!

How to be a sneaker savvy shopper Buy shoes during the time of day that they will be worn and get your feet measured. Our feet can swell as much as half a size by the end of the day.

Be cautious about buying shoes that need to be broken in, stretched, or modified. Take your time, wear the shoes around the store prior to purchase and know the store’s return policy.

Check that the shoe flexes in the ballof-the-foot area, where your foot bends, not in the middle of the shoe.

Remember to retire a pair of sneakers as needed. Running shoes should be replaced every 500 miles or so. Cross-trainers should be replaced every 100 to 120 hours of workout time. Or if your feet feel tired after a workout, it is time for a new pair.

Bonne Marano-Marcus is the author of “The Complete Bride’s Workout Guide”, and “The Road Warrior Workout.” She has been featured in more than 50 national women’s publications. E-mail her at Bonne@BonneMarano.com

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wellness • dr. stephen atkins

mercury - minimizing the body’s toxic burden Are you undecided about the testing and treatment for mercury? Join the crowd. Even the experts, after spending days in seminars, still often disagree on the best ways to test and treat mercury body burden. Imagine how confused the average American feels when they read that the American Heart Association and the Mayo Clinic recommend fish twice a week, yet the EPA warns about excess mercury in fish.

In fact, there is a study confirming mercury exposure from a fish diet cancels the benefits, unless careful consideration is given to the choice of fish, the source and species.

Mercury is one of most toxic substances on the planet and has numerous effects on immune, reproductive, neurological, and cardiovascular health.

For most of us, besides seafood, our greatest exposure comes from amalgam fillings, vaccines, industrial exposure, pesticides, herbicides, beauty creams, mirrors, and other industrial byproducts.

The mercury we are exposed to appears in the organic and inorganic forms. The inorganic forms are less biologically active but can be vaporized easily, like the dental amalgams in our mouths, and then are easily absorbed. The organic forms are easily absorbed via our GI system and then transported to the brain, kidneys, or other storage areas. An interesting side note, our healthy flora turn the organic highly absorbable methyl mercury into a less toxic less absorbable form as they demethylate the mercury. One more reason to keep the good bacteria populated.

Because it has such a profound effect on the nervous system both in the brain and cell mitochondrial function, mercury has been implicated in Parkinson's, Alzheimer’s, ALS, and Multiple Sclerosis.

But think for a second; if mercury reduces cellular energy, what effect will it have on the immune and cardiovascular systems? In relation to cancer, we know mercury damages chromosomes. In fact, the binding of mercury to DNA is so intense that it occurs at concentrations below that necessary to cause damage to other cellular proteins, such as glutathione and SOD. Dr. Russell Blaylock, a nationally respected neurologist, summarizes the neurological effects of mercury in his excellent book, Health And Nutrition Secrets That Can Save Your Life. He writes, "We have seen that mercury, even in concentrations too low to cause cell death, can affect multiple neuron cell functions such as membrane transport, calcium regulation, energy production, neurotransmitter control, freeradical production, excitotoxicity, enzyme function, DNA stability and repair, as well as antioxidant defenses." You get the picture. Even A little mercury is a BIG deal.

Glutathione is recycled by the body and is one of our major antioxidants. Glutathione levels have been associated with longevity in chronically ill patients, especially HIV patients. Yet one molecule of mercury binds and permanently removes two molecules of glutathione from the body.

Diagnosis of mercury toxicity is difficult due to the fact that

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mercury will hide in the tissue. The body in its wisdom will try to park or store mercury or any other heavy metal in areas of the body where it can do the least amount of damage. So testing can be difficult. Hair tissue analysis will only indicate current exposure. A 24-hour urine collection, after taking a chelating agent like DMSA, will give you stored body burden levels.

We are all exposed to mercury in small amounts. The question is do we have natural chelators that will push the metals out of our cells and membranes? The sicker the patient and the more unusual the symptoms, the greater chance you will find mercury as a body burden.

So what can we do to daily reduce body burdens of mercury and other heavy metals?

Eat foods that are high in sulfur that are natural chelating agents; this includes the cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, mizuna, mustard greens, horseradish, kale, collards, cilantro, watercress, radishes, and turnips.

Other foods like red peppers, oats, chicken, turkey, and duck provide cysteine which is valuable to make another natural chelator called metallothionein. Metallothionein can hold up to dozen molecules of mercury. Also remember chlorophyll is one of nature's true chelators.

So anything green will be an asset to minimize metal exposure.

Another class of natural foods is the flavonoids. Blueberries, spinach, garlic, onions, and organic strawberries are excellent sources. Flavonoids reduce heavy metals and have a powerful effect on iron and copper which can be a major factor in increasing oxidation and free radical production.

It is interesting. The more we look at the biological, almost pharmacological effects of fruits and vegetables, the better they look. The suggestion to eat 7-10 servings of fruits and vegetables is more like a prescription than a casual suggestion.

In terms of supplementation, lipoic acid, selenium, zinc, mixed ascorbates, vitamin E, and N-Acetyl -L-Cysteine are important considerations.

I like using functional foods. One of my favorites is un-denatured partially hydrolyzed whey protein. Taken as a protein smoothie or added to food, this inexpensive convenient tasteless protein source contains amino acids necessary to rebuild and restore natural glutathione. Hydrolyzed whey increases glutathione in "intracellular red blood cells", liver, heart, and lymphocytes.

Exposure to mercury and other heavy metals is unavoidable. We should eat natural chelators and supply nutrients daily that can keep our body burden to a minimum.

Dr. Stephen Atkins, PhD is the owner of Atkins Wellness Solutions, Nutritional Consultants located at 75 Prospect Street, Suite 201 in Huntington. Visit his website at atkinswellnesssolutions.com or call 631-470-2499.

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ark your calendars and save the date! On Sunday October 16th the Huntington Historical Society presents its much anticipated annual Apple Festival. Bushels of delicious fresh local apples and cups of crisp hot cider await you, along with other incredible seasonal treats at this terrific time-honored event. Popular favorites such as scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, the remarkable Boo Barn, children’s games and crafts, face painting and wonderful traditional demonstrations (churn fresh butter!) will be plentiful and abundant on the Kissam House lawn. The historic Kissam House will be open throughout the day as will the delightful Museum Shop filled with collectibles and gifts. And don’t forget there is always a wonderful surprise or two! Enjoy delicious candy apples, pies, sweets, savories and other amazing treats. The bee hive oven will be lit and fresh bread will be baking as we welcome fall. Join us at the Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House Museum, 434 Park Avenue, Huntington from noon until 4 pm, where fall foliage will be stunning and the scent of apples, cider and freshly baked bread will fill the air. For further information please phone 631-427-7045 ext 403.

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talk of the town • lydia yvette

New Shop on the Block

Harborfields Sandwich Shop opens its doors in Greenlawn Greenlawn residents have been eagerly awaiting the grand opening of a new sandwich shop in town and were delighted when the Harborfields Sandwich Shop opened its doors on September 22nd.

John Walsh grew up in Greenlawn and is happily carrying on the tradition of owning a local business just as his family had done in previous generations.

Owners John Walsh and Donald Rieger (prior chef of Honu in Huntington) look forward to offering their customers a large selection of freshly made and innovative sandwiches, salads, soups, Huli Barbecue rotisserie chicken, healthy side dishes and scrumptious desserts. “True Grab and Go” cases and a self-serve hot beverage station will also be made available to customers looking for “quicker than quick” service.

The shop will be open from 5:30 am until 8 pm daily. John and Don look forward to meeting and offering great food (at reasonable prices) to their customers, so drop by and visit the “new shop on the block”, Harborfields Sandwich Shop at 51 Broadway; just look for the welcoming white and yellow striped awning in the front of their store. When you walk into this marvelous Harborfields sandwich shop, be prepared for an awesome culinary experience that will have you coming back for more.

Lydia Yvette resides in the Harborfields school district with her family. She enjoys writing about all good things happening in the area.

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Motivation second of three parts Advanced hearing aid technology can now compensate for most hearing losses, but there are still millions of hearing aid candidates who are not ready to accept this fact. Is there a missing link? I think so. People with hearing loss are in different stages of readiness. At one extreme the individual is in denial about the hearing loss. If either a family member or a professional insists on hearing aids at this point, behavior is unlikely to change and most likely such a person would be dissatisfied if pursuing hearing aids.

Individuals highly motivated to improve their hearing have an infinitely better chance of success with hearing aids. Such motivated people recognize their hearing loss and are open to finding the best hearing aid for their needs. They tend to seek out relevant information related to their hearing loss and the technology needed to alleviate the hearing problem. The most highly motivated hearing aid candidates have a willingness to discuss their feelings about their hearing problem and explore some hearing options that might be available to them.

When they are fitted with hearing aids, they eagerly explore their new technology, discuss problems during follow-up visits with their hearing healthcare professional, and patiently learn to adapt to their technology.

A positive attitude in finding the best hearing aid The most important personality trait that one could possess is a positive attitude, not just toward the process of obtaining hearing aids, but toward life in general. Motivation is a key to success in finding the best hearing aid. This means a willingness to try hearing aids, adapt to new solutions, and keep frustration at a minimum when obstacles arise. If you view your circumstances as beyond your control, there’s a higher probability that you’ll be less successful in adapting to change, including hearing aid use.

Hearing aid studies have shown that people who have a positive outlook on life do better with hearing aids. They have a positive selfimage and believe they’re in control of their life. My recommendation is take charge and be determined to improve the quality of your life with today’s modern hearing aids!

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local business • danielle kraese

‘The Crushed Olive’Brings an Infusion of Flavor to Huntington Village Regardless of whether you’re a five-star chef or your daily dining habits tend to revolve around a microwave, an excursion to Huntington’s new gem, ‘The Crushed Olive,’ may completely evolve your concept of cooking.

Olive oil and balsamic vinegar may not normally come to mind as essentials of a mind-blowing meal, but owners Mona and Robert Rossero are working to change this with their Main Street-based shop that offers vibrantly flavored vinegars and oils, as well as pastas, sauces, salts, utensils, and even beauty products.

With two locations already thriving—the original in North Carolina where they temporarily transplanted and the one in Huntington recently opened last May—the native-Huntington couple will be unveiling a third in Stony Brook later on this month.

Imported from Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Chile, their enticing olive oils include Blood Orange, Roasted Walnut, and Persian Lime. Their vinegar variations are derived from farms in Modena, Italy, and sound more like ice cream flavors, with names like Black Cherry, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, and Espresso.

You don’t have to be a culinary connoisseur to appreciate the burst of flavor these oils and vinegars can add to even the most mundane of meals. “It helps the average cook be a little bit of a better cook by taking all the guess work out of the herbs and flavors you want to add,” said Mona Rossero.

A hint of the right olive oil or balsamic vinegar can bring new

life to everything from dinner basics, like salads, steaks, and soups to indulgent desserts, like ice cream or brownies. “It’s a lot of fun to experiment with the different flavors,” said Mona, who even recommends a teaspoon of blueberry or strawberry vinegar with club soda for a refreshingly fruity drink.

With a gorgeous interior enveloped in warm, welcoming colors, this rustic little shop can actually be a bit daunting at first; there’s over 50 different types of oils and vinegars to choose from, all of which can be sampled with bits of bread before being bought and bottled fresh on site. Fortunately, upon entering, customers are armed with a tasting list as well as a list of suggested pairings.

It’s tempting to stay all day just to try them all. But be sure to avoid the temptation of filling up on bread samples or you may not have room for the spectacular dinner that you will be creating when you get home that night.

Danielle Kraese has been a Huntington resident since back in the days when nobody could beat The Wiz. She graduated from the University at Albany with a degree in Journalism and has since enjoyed learning more about her lively hometown through writing about it. More of her work can be seen at: www.daniellekraese.com.

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northport history • bob little

a day in the sun On June 15, 1904, an eager group from St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Manhattan joyfully boarded their chartered excursion steamboat for a relaxing day of picnicking and amusement. The day was clear with a light, fresh southwest wind and the group’s spirits were high. Only one unfortunate young lady whose ferry from New Jersey was late missed the boat. The 1358 children and adults on board were headed to Locust Grove, described by the Brooklyn Eagle as “a picturesque spot on Eaton’s Neck…naturally adapted for an outing…fully equipped with tables, carousels, swings, and other appurtenances for picnic purposes.”

Developing the excursion grounds at Locust Grove was the idea of Benjamin Mitchell, who in 1894 approached the Jones family, then residing in Cold Spring Harbor, to lease the land where Mary Jones had grown up. In addition to the picnic and amusement areas, Mitchell proposed turning the abandoned farmhouse into a dance pavilion and a small hotel. Once they reached an agreement, he renovated the farmhouse and built a dock 850 feet out into Huntington Bay. The grounds were opened on Decoration Day 1896 with a Christian Endeavor group who arrived from Brooklyn by steamboat. They were joined later in the day by the Park Wheelmen who had come the forty-seven miles from Prospect Park by bicycle. (The Wheelmen wisely returned on the excursion boat that evening.)

Over the next decade, Locust Grove became an increasingly popular destination. Mitchell negotiated a contract with the Knickerbocker Steamship company for daily excursions, and he built a second dock

into Northport bay which provided areas for swimming and boating.

By the time the Lutheran group sailed from the foot of East Third Street, they were only one of numerous social and Sunday school groups from Manhattan and Brooklyn that made annual excursions to this delightful retreat during the summer months. Unfortunately, the day they had so happily anticipated was to end in tragedy.

The vessel taking them to their day of relaxation and amusement was the ill-fated General Slocum. Even before the ship reached the entrance to the Long Island Sound at Hellgate, she caught fire.

Because of the rocky shore of the East River, the captain chose to run the ship aground on North Brother Island off the Bronx. By the time he beached the craft, it was engulfed in flames. In all, 1021 people, many of them children, perished. The young lady who had left the pier in tears that morning fortunately was not among them.

In the aftermath of this disaster, the daily excursion business in New York City declined dramatically and Locust Grove closed within a few weeks.

Bob Little is a long-time resident of the Northport area who greatly enjoys delving into the community’s fascinating history and writing his column for the Northport Historical Society.

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local exposure • elise pearlman

Castles in the Sky There’s always been a mystique about lighthouses, and it was this air of mystery that inspired photographer Burt Reminick of East Northport to take one of the lighthouse cruises offered

by Greenport’s East End Seaport Museum and Marine Foundation this past summer.

Reminick photographed five of Southhold Town’s best-loved “castles in the sky,” including Little Gull, Race Rock, Long Beach Bar “Bug” Light, Orient Point, and Plum Island Lighthouses.

Ghost stories abound about lighthouses, and Reminick was most impressed by their eerie personae.

Reminick converted his lighthouse images to infrared; the stark beauty of the resulting images showcases the architectural details of these solitary structures. The images, which were printed on metal, are currently on display at Costermonger in Northport.

Costermonger has been setting the pace for eclectic home furnishings, dry goods and personal effects since it opened in the summer of 2007.

“The images translate differently on metal than on paper. It adds an extra layer of texture, and they can be used to embellish outdoor as well as indoor living spaces,” owner Elizabeth Benson said of Reminick’s lighthouse series.

Costermonger is located at 139 Main St., Northport Village. To see more of Reminick’s artistry, which includes photographs of Northport Harbor and exquisite close-ups of butterflies, flora, and fauna, visit burtseyeview.com.

Little Gull Lighthouse

Elise Pearlman is a freelance writer who has been covering arts and leisure for five years.

Email her at lotuselise1@aol.com

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finance • valentina solomita

Dividends Stocks Posed to Rally Food for thought, in this volatile market there are opportunities for growth in dividend paying stocks. In the daily blog from Mike Boyle from AAM dated September 21st, 2011 he stated it best.

“We have been discussing for quite some time, both in our writings and speaking engagements, that we thought the U.S. equity markets were attractive based on current valuations and earnings growth (both current and projected), and that is still the case. The S&P 500’s current P/E (price to earnings) ratio sits at 13.15, which is well below its long-term average. Its yearover-year actual earnings growth sits at 16.24%, which is well above its long-term average, and its year-over-year earnings are projected to grow by 17.96%. In addition, the S&P 500’s current yield of 2.17% is now above the 1.92% yield of the U.S. 10year obligation which we believe is going to embolden a lot of income-focused investors to begin to up their equity exposure.

It should also be noted that the S&P

500’s yield of 2.17% understates the opportunity as the index includes stocks that don’t currently pay a dividend. If we take an equal-weighted look at only the dividend paying securities in the index, we see the average yield is 2.53%. In addition, there are 134 members (26.8%) in the index currently yielding over 3% and 57 members (11.4%) in the index currently yielding over 4%.

Whenever we discuss stocks with attractive yields we usually hear a few grumblings that these securities are accidental high yielders or value traps. That is the case with some of them and that is why investors need to do their homework when picking dividend stocks (or any investment for that matter).

However, we do show there are currently over 30 stocks in the S&P 500 that not only are yielding over 3%, but have also grown their dividend at least 10% year-over-year as well as their earnings 10% year-over-year.

Thus there are many stocks offering the potential for quality growth as well as an attractive income stream.

Add it all up and we think the trifecta of valuation, growth and dividend yield make U.S. stocks very attractive for long-term investors.

Dividends have historically provided a large portion of the total return of the equities market and over the last twenty years (8/31/91 – 8/31/11) that portion has been 42%.”

For more on Mike Boyle’s blog, please see it at http://www.aamlive. com/blog/201109/dividends-paidto-wait-and-poised-to-rally/

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playing it safe • david tuohy

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Everyone wants to have a safe and happy Halloween for themselves, their guests and their children. Using safety tips and some common sense can help you make the most of your Halloween season, keeping it as enjoyable for your kids as it is for you!

There are lots of simple ways to keep your child safe at Halloween, when accidents and injuries are more likely to occur.

Here are 13 helpful tips to make sure your kids have a healthy and happy Halloween.

1. Have adult supervision. Accompany your kids if you don’t think they’re old enough to trick-or-treat on their own.

2. There is safety in numbers. If they’re old enough to trick-or-treat without an adult, tell your kids to stay in a group.

3. Map out your plan. Designate a route before your kids begin trick-or-treating, and make sure they stick to it.

4. Take the long way 'round. Have your kids trick-or-treat in areas where there are a lot of people around. They should also avoid taking short-cuts through alleys and parking lots.

5. Try tick-or-treat-friendly homes. Ensure your kids only visit houses with lights on. And, you might also suggest the houses they visit have some sort of Halloween decoration on the porch.

6. Stay outside. Make sure your kids don’t go inside someone’s house. They can get their candy from the porch.

7. Remain visible. Dress your kids in a bright costume so others can see them. If their costume is dark, have your kids wear reflective strips or carry a glow stick or flashlight.

8. Remember, shorter = safer.

Goes without saying but just in case

you forget, ensure your kids’ costumes aren’t so long that they can trip over them.

9. Don't cover the face. Instead of masks, have your kids wear make-up so they can see better.

10. Quality-check treats. Check your kids’ candy before they eat it. Throw out any candy that is not in its original wrapper or looks like it has been tampered with.

11. Say "no" to strangers. Tell your kids to never accept a ride or go anywhere with a stranger.

12. Obey the law. Encourage your kids to follow all the regular rules for walking around.

That includes looking both ways before crossing, obeying all traffic laws and using cross walks and crossing lights where available.

13. Have a great time! Finally, make sure your kids have tons of fun and get lots and lots of candy.

By keeping Halloween a fun, safe and happy holiday for you and your kids, you'll look forward to many happy years of Halloween fun! By keeping good memories for your kids, they'll be more likely to carry on the traditions that you have taught to them with their own families some day!

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artistic expression • frank esposito

A Time of Change

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We live we share Then one day we’re not here A Time of Change The memories lingers Our home a families Fathers & Mothers Friends we hold dear in our hearts So dear in our hearts we hold The streets and drives leading us back Taking us forward onward to new paths “There are no strangers Just friends we haven’t meet” In her Irish voice she said I haven’t seen her since then I hear the calls of children playing Echoing in the streets The streets lined by rows of suburban crawl Softened by London Plains as they lead us to our door Such a gift could the farmer view To see his crop grow forever Creating new destinies & challenges Standing in the morning fields of dew The sun graces a new dawn I can still hear the dove’s cue A Twinkle of an Eye Our Father & Mother kneel to pray in the field With all of us by their side Reaching into the earth Cradling muddy grains thru broken warn fingers Thanking God for a harvest In distance site the Meadowlark fly A flock silhouettes the new dawn sky I listen to the music Hear them Sing - Hear them cry Like a folly A second of time flies by to find the gift in today With memories rich they bring Peace, hope and togetherness In time we will share again

Frank Esposito can be reached at artisticex@optonline.net

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Art League of Long Island 107 East Deer Park Rd., Melville 631-462-5400 www.artleagueli.org

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium 1660 Rt. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor 631-692-6768 www.cshfha.org

Art-Trium Gallery 25 Melville Park Rd., Melville 631-271-8423 www.huntingtonarts.org

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor 631-367-3418 www.cshwhalingmuseum.org

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October 9 through November 27 A two-part exhibit featuring about 200 works of art including paintings, drawings, collage, photography, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, and fiber arts, all handcrafted by student and professional artists. Part One of “Members’ Exhibition 2011”exhibits October 9 through October 30 and Part Two exhibits November 6 through November 27.

Artist’s receptions at the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery are scheduled for Sunday, October 16, 3-5 pm and Sunday, November 6, 3-5 pm.

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Carol M. Spielberg of Long Beach, “But It Was So Long Ago” (oil)

featured artist

Conklin Farmhouse 2 High Street, Huntington 631-427-7045 www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org FotoFoto Gallery 372 New York Ave., Huntington 631-549-0448 www.fotofotogallery.com Greenlawn – Centerport Historical Association Museum Harborfields Public Library 31 Broadway, Greenlawn 631-754-1180 www.gcha.info Heckscher Museum of Art 2 Prime Ave., Huntington 631-351-3250 www.heckscher.org Lamantia Gallery 127 Main St., Northport 631-271-8423 www.lamantiagallery.com Main Street Petite Art Gallery 213 Main St., Huntington 631-271-8423 www.huntingtonarts.org Northport Historical Museum 215 Main St., Northport 631-757-9859 www.northporthistorical.org

david wisel

David Wisel is a graduate of New York City’s prestigious High School of Music and Art and the recipient of a scholarship in fine art to the Parsons School of Design. He continued to create, show and sell his work while pursuing an award-winning career as an advertising Creative Director in New York City and an instructor at New York’s School of Visual Arts.

He now follows his passion full time, working in mixed media that include watercolors, acrylics, stone and fabric on canvas. He constantly explores working with new materials, often those found in nature, and is stimulated by the challenge of expanding his range and in using everyday objects as vehicles for his creativity.

David has had one-man shows and had award-winning entries in juried group shows at venues that include the Theatre for the New City Gallery in NYC, the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT, the Manyunk Arts Festival, Millbrook “Art in the Attic”, Arts & Crafts on Park Avenue, Suite Designs Gallery in Beacon, NY, The Cunneen-Hackett Cultural Center and the IBM Gallery in Poughkeepsie, NY, The Art League Gallery in Dix Hills, and Art-rium in Melville. His work is also held in private and corporate collections. He can be reached at david@wiseltier.com.

“Riptide” was inspired by the waters that surround us here on Long Island.

Ripe Art Gallery 67a Broadway, Greenlawn 631-239-1805 www.ripeartgal.com Vanderbilt Museum 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport 631-854-5579 www.vanderbiltmuseum.org Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd. Huntington Station 631-427-5240 www.waltwhitman.org

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seniors • nick radesca

advice for the defeated

shark

I

often meet people who’ve thrown in the towel. They’ve given up the idea of learning how to use computers. It’s just too confusing. While totally averse to classroom learning, many still hope that there’s some magic formula for them, so when they hear I’m a volunteer at SeniorNet, which offers computer classes to seniors, they ask my advice - but until recently I had none.

For a long time I puzzled over their dilemma. Without taking any kind of computer classes, what could someone do to learn computers? An answer hit me one day while watching my young grandson adeptly searching the internet. I remembered a time last year when he was bugging me for shark pictures. I knew the internet had loads of them and thought why not teach him how to find them? Sitting him in front of his parents’ computer, I showed the 6-year old, who could barely read, how to turn on the computer, open the internet browser (that had the Yahoo search engine as the home page), type s-h-ar-k into the search box and hit the enter key.

I then showed him how to use the mouse to navigate each page and select various choices.

That’s it. He was thrilled and from then on began to avidly research anything he could spell or have someone spell for him - all by himself. Get this. Without knowing anything else about computers, a 6-year old was performing a valuable computer task without attending a computer class. Hmmm: Perhaps I was on to something.

Computers can perform lots of tasks from the very easy to the very complex.

What makes easy tasks easy is the small number of skills they require. Let’s be clear, though a task may be easy to do doesn’t make it insignificant. Researching the internet is a powerful tool for anyone to wield.

So here’s my advice to the defeated.

Have someone show you how to perform easy computer tasks that are important to you. You’ll discover that computer skills are repetitive. For instance, basic skills needed to surf the internet are also needed to play computer games or compose an email. After a while I predict that some computer knowledge and restored confidence you’ll want to take computer classes, and when you do make sure to try the best, try SeniorNet.

Nick Radesca is a volunteer at SeniorNet FSL, a not-for-profit learning center dedicated to training seniors in computer technology (seniornethuntington.org). He can be reached at 631-427-3700, x268 or nick2p@yahoo.com.

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kevin bailey speaks 4 kids

bullying prevention an elementary idea

The end of summer marks the beginning of the school year for many of our children.

For many of us, though we love our children dearly, these are the times when projects can get done, work schedules made, and a child-free afternoon get together is again possible. So for us, this time of year brings some sort of relief. There is however a plague, that even when dormant is lurking somewhere between the bus stop, the school building and the school yard; that plague is called BULLYING! Parents/Guardians, be aware of your child's comings and goings. Pay attention to who he keeps company with; birds of a feather flock together, so do tiny birds flock with the same. Bullying is learned behavior and extremely contagious. If your child is not already a bully, if he is hanging with a bully/bullies he is surely a victim learning a new unhealthy and unattractive behavior.

Bullying is even a lot more damaging than lay persons think. Both bullies and victims of bullying are at much greater risk of dropping out of HS, drug and alcohol abuse, problems with the law, gang involvement, depression that leads to self persecution, suicide and more.

Pay attention to the early signs of your child being a victim of bullying; these signs may include but not exclude, dramatic mood swings, sadness, self mutilation, fear of school, persistent fatigue leading to long hours of sleep, unusually aggressive behavior, irritability, drastic fluctuations in grades and school attendance. These are the more obvious clues that a victim of bullying may display. However, some clues may be more subtle, your child locking himself away in a bedroom alone, canceling out on family gatherings or constant display of self-pity are just a few.

What can you do? What should you do? Well first off, keep in mind that your child will likely need much coddling before he will open up and admit to being a victim. You may need to role play, you being your child and your child being a classmate. During this lesson, inquire with deliberate open-ended

questions that require more than a YES or NO answer. Be sure to be sensitive and supportive in your tone and posture. This is not an inquisition, rather an illustration of your love and support. Because children sometimes are afraid of retribution or feel a situation to be hopeless, you may not get thorough answers to your questions, but then again, who better to read between the lines of a child than his own parent or guardian?

If you are even the slightest bit convinced that your child may be a victim, speak with his closest friends (be subtle) and some of the other parents. They may be aware of something that they have not yet spoken about. Then immediately contact the school. The teacher should be your first contact, however, if you are not satisfied, do not hesitate to contact the principal, superintendent of schools, or where physical violence is a real possibility, the law.

Remember, whether or not he speaks his hurt to you, your child expects and needs you to be his primary protector.

Teach your child that bullies look for weakness in a potential victim, so it is important for him to walk tall and act and speak with confidence. Participation in athletics and school activities can often be of help in this area. Be involved in your child's school, be a regular presence so that students and staff alike know that your child is important to you and you are paying close attention to his well being.

Bullying is learned behavior, and that behavior is first learned in the home.

Demonstrate healthy discipline systems in your home and keep unavoidable disagreements between you and other adults in the home to a minimum and respectful. Your child is watching!

Should you stay attentive and remain involved in your child's school life from the bus stop to the classroom, the reward will be a memorable and successful academic experience for both of you.

For more tips on protecting your child from being a victim of bullying contact me at kevinbaileyspeaks@yahoo.com.

Kevin Bailey is the father of five sons and author of “Anthony Meets the Playground Bully,” “Parenting is Kids Stuff 101” and “Young Adults Think Believe & Become Rich.” He is a popular radio and TV talk-show guest and was featured on News 12 as one of their 12 “Making a Difference” personalities. He can be reached at kevinbaileyspeaks@yahoo.com

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designer look • barbara simons

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Work Those Trends!

As we have discussed in this column before, the fall “IN” colors, as determined by people paid to predict them, will permeate your lives in hundreds of ways. If you wish to wear pink 8” tall high heels, bless you. They can always be retired after the fashion world calls them “So last year!”

So, how can we make our rooms look stylish and smart without two dreaded outcomes: (1) The room comes out so ho-hum looking that it could have been done 20 years ago (and not in a good, tasteful, timeless way), or (2) The room looks as though it was finished in October 2011 but it’s now 2014 and the colors you chose are as dated as the 8” high heel shoes you bought that same month.

How to avoid those pitfalls? Work the trends and still avoid the dreaded “What was I thinking?” buyers remorse.

A nod to historical form, but in a fresh perspective - such as the Louis 16th desk chair done in plexiglass, instead of carved wood - classic yet modern. A new take on an old form is a trend.

Avoid matched suites of any kind. If a dining room table comes with six matching chairs and a matching sideboard, run in the other direction. It’s all about the eclectic mix. Happy and harmonious, but with some whimsy. This is a great trend.

Built-ins are great for young people’s rooms, but add something special, such as a favorite view painted on the furniture or on a wall. This is a personal touch.

We did a beautiful sound-front view as seen in all four seasons on a teenager’s bedroom furniture. She adored it, as it was hers alone.

A photo-mural or enlarged photo made to look like a painting (see your local framing shop) can work well where hand painting is not in the budget.

Unique and personal, not “mass manufactured” pretty, is the trend in design. Down with boring!

Don’t be afraid to stick with classic forms; just tweak them and make them your own.

Bring in the newest colors in the least permanent ways - paint, bedding, pillows and accessories.

Window treatments are expensive so go classic and neutral for the good stuff. Inexpensive window coverings can be trendy, but be sure you have the budget if you are going with unique color-specific custom window treatments.

Although curb-collecting is not something I advocate (bedbugs and all), as I drive around I am sad to see so much beautiful furniture retired for the trash collector. A D.I.Y. or finisher’s coat of plum, peony or papaya-color paint could turn one of these future

treasures into a memorable bit of whimsy that could be added to a room without any real financial commitment. Pick those “new” colors and use them here. This is a real trend in design, with no buyer’s remorse.

One note of caution - don’t paint a period 18thC. settee fuscia - we’ve all see Antiques Roadshow!

Barbara Simons is president of the interior design firm, Simons Design Group and is a member of the Interior Design Society of the United States. Reach her at 631424-2100 or simonsdes@aol.com.

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astronomy • mary ann dellinger Saturn went into Libra July 22nd 2010, going up to 17° on January 26th 2011. Then it went retrograde up until June 13th 2011, which brought it back to the same degree it was in October.

Do you feel you were on a treadmill, moving, but going nowhere? Well, now hold on to your hat! The energies are going to move, and quickly; especially for the mid to late degree Libras and other cardinal signs which are Aries, Capricorn and Cancer.

Uranus in Aries and Pluto in Capricorn are still energizing the earlier degree cardinal signs. The energies are affecting them also. Saturn examines the part of your life that needs attention.

You may suddenly feel that all that you have been doing is no longer working out. The location of transiting Saturn will show what part of your life you need to examine to keep your balance.

For Libra, it is a personal spirit.

Also, Uranus in Aries squares and opposes early cardinal signs, having events challenging their sense of order. There may be possible disruption that may force you to reverse some of your ideas.

Pluto square Uranus in transit will involve earlier degree cardinal signs also. It will create and destroy by breaking down structures to create new ones. So, this is the time to begin anew and welcome transformation.

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omeowners are continuing to change plans from vacations to stay-cations as dreams of tropical islands become visions of transforming backyards into elaborate paradises, laden with creative features that can be enjoyed all year long. However, budgetary realities can often discourage homeowners from fulfilling their dreams for a total outdoor living experience. There is a solution for those who are deliberating over a budget or a start date. Think big, but start small – accomplish a grand design scheme one section at a time. Completing a project in several phases may require a crystal ball or relying on the talents of a professional contractor who just may have one in their tool bag.

For example if you are starting with an in-ground pool, think interlocking concrete pavers for your surrounding pool deck. Many hardscape contractors can handle your pool installation and the interlocking pavers as well. A paver system is ideal for poolside applications because they can be easily removed and reinstalled in an area where future repairs of underground utilities may become necessary. Adding square footage at a later time is very doable.

To start with a smaller project, why not install a fire pit that is positioned within a short distance of the back of the house. It can be custom-built or again, ready-to-install, pre-packaged kits are available in an array of colors, styles and textures in square and round configurations. If roasting marshmallows and frankfurters on a stick as well as grilling steaks, chicken, seafood and corn on the

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cob perks-up your taste buds, consider a barbeque and fire pit from Cambridge with cantilevering grills and you can do it all with one pit. Add a small paver area adjacent to the pit and perhaps a low wall for casual seating around the pit and you are off and running to phase one of a great outdoor lifestyle experience.

Grade changes can present challenges especially when projects are completed in segments. But this should not stop your contractor from planning the completion of your backyard project in phases. In a multi-level patio design, he will probably suggest starting at the lowest level of the grade, using perimeter walls to bring up the grades according to number of elevations in the plan. For instance, if a finished project embodied 100 cubes of pavers and walls and totaled three levels when completed, an outdoor kitchen complete with a stainless steel appliance package and a pizza oven could be laid out on the top level for a convenient cooking and food preparation area. This could step down to a mid-level, comprised of a striking outdoor fireplace with the optional added features of dual wood storage boxes flanking each side. Sitting or dining elements and a bar, sink, refrigerator and and pub table would also work well on this level.

Before beginning a project that is to be completed over an extended period of time, it is best to see a drawing that illustrates the full spectrum of the venture. The rendering can be prepared by a landscape architect or your contractor who can create one internally using one of the many digital software tools in the market which will show you professional looking, computer-generated renderings with “before and after” views. The drawings help him pinpoint certain areas and develop a workflow in order to give you a sense of reward after certain phases reach completion.

So don’t hesitate to show your contractor a wish list — large or small. Tell him to bring along his crystal ball, and you will be surprised at how soon you will be enjoying your own piece of paradise… right in your own backyard, Charles H. Gamarekian is the Chairman/CEO of Cambridge Pavers, Inc. He is recognized worldwide as an expert in his field and is a frequent speaker on the proper installation of paving stones, wall stones and many outdoor living products. Email him at cgamarekian@cambridgepavers.com.

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backyard & beyond • alan stableford

Fall

CAPTURE THE COLORS OF

Get your camera ready! It’s time to capture all the splendor of fall color and bring it into your favorite photo program on your PC or turn them into prints.

Think about framing your fall photo nature shots and maybe even try entering them in a contest or exhibit. It will inspire the nature lover and photographer in you and it’s a fun project for the whole family.

Take note of some of the amazing trees and shrubs that you see in parks, preserves and your own neighborhood that will provide an abundance of color in the fall. Maybe you want to consider planting some of these plants in your own yard to enjoy each year. There are a few native plants that will work wonders for fall foliage color and will shout out for you to “Take My Picture!” when their magnificent foliage has set it ablaze.

One of my favorites is Itea virginica (Virginia Sweetspire). It’s a low growing deciduous shrub that turns a beautiful burgundy, scarlet & orange in the fall. It produces prolific, white, pendulous flowers in early summer and attractive seed heads that follow. The variety ‘Little Henry’ is a neat, compact version of the species.

Aronia arbutifolia (Red chokeberry) is another native plant that bursts forth with outstanding color in autumn and has clusters of red berries that will attract the birds. It’s most effective in a mass planting and best to prune it back when it loses its leaves or right after flowering in the spring to keep it full.

Fothergilla gardenii, is a low growing deciduous shrub that will turn a rainbow of colors every fall as well. The variety ‘Blue Mist’ is a great choice for smaller gardens.

There are many viburnums that have great fall color and spectacular, showy berries as well. Some varieties are not indigenous to North America but still work well in the landscape. There just needs to be an awareness that some non-native plants can become a nuisance and invasive. Those are the plants that should be avoided. Remember that many berry producing trees and shrubs provide food for the birds long into the winter months.

Many of these plants can be a sanctuary for wildlife, and for yourself, and can bring years of enjoyment from your own backyard and beyond.

Alan Stableford is a graduate of SUNY Farmingdale with a major in horticulture. He is a Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) with New York State. You can reach him at skyblue09@optonline.net.

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Grade Strategy The all-new Camry and Camry Hybrid will offer six different model grades to choose from. Camry will be available in the entrylevel L, value-driven LE, premium XLE and sporty SE grades.

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Headlights show a more dynamic shape, with a pronounced curvature of the main-beam unit merging into the bumper cover.

Accentuating the new body design are four new colors. Two of the colors are all-new to Toyota in the U.S. Attitude Black Metallic blends in a bright blue pigment for an intriguing take on traditional jet black; Clearwater Blue incorporates a silver metallic pigment to lend this hue a glassy, water-like finish.

Interior Design While featuring nearly the same external dimensions as the previous generation, the 2012 Camry offers a more inviting and spacious interior. A new dashboard design, modified seat locations, redesigned seats and “lean” door, pillar and headliner trim all combine to add both real space and greater perceptual spaciousness while also enhancing outward visibility. The redesigned center console and front edge of the rear-seat cushion increase rear middle seat legroom by two inches.

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Exceptional Handling and Ride A more rigid body structure, revised front suspension, redesigned rear suspension and aerodynamics all help to imbue the new Camry with greater straight-line stability and crisper steering continued on next page

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response, while also enhancing overall ride comfort. Handling stability, more than just conveying a sense of driving enjoyment, also greatly influences the driver’s feeling of security.

Safety and Security All 2012 Camry models are equipped with 10 standard airbags: dual-stage advanced SRS front airbags, front and rear seatmounted side airbags, side curtain airbags and a driver’s and front passenger’s knee airbag. The front-passenger’s knee airbag and rear-seat side airbags are new to Camry.

The Camry’s body structure is designed to help absorb collision-impact forces and help minimize impact deformation to the passenger cabin. High-strength steel is used for B-pillar and rocker-panel reinforcements to help manage overall body deformation in the event of certain side collisions. The seat frames also are designed to help absorb side collision loads. The innerhood structure and front-edge construction are designed to help reduce pedestrian injuries in a collision.

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Here’s why the fall and winter can be so demanding on your tires, and how to stay safe throughout the seasons: RECOVER FROM SUMMER Following the busy summer driving season and numerous road trips, your tires may be a little tired.Tires with unsatisfactory tread depth decrease the tire’s traction in various road conditions and can potentially put you and your passengers at risk. Tires must be replaced when the tread is worn down to 2/32 of an inch. You can easily check your tires’ tread once a month by using the quarter test - place a quarter, head down into the tread of the tire.

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AIR ‘EM UP Did you know tire pressure changes as the outdoor temperature does? For every 10 degree change in temperature, your tires lose or gain 1 to 2 pounds of pressure, meaning as the hot summer weather

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While correct tire inflation is key to performance, it is also important to remember to not overinflate your tires.

When tires are overinflated, they are more susceptible to road hazards and damage.

BE SAFE...AND SAVE The fall season means school is back in full swing. With that comes the ritual of shuttling kids to school, extracurricular activities, sports practice and school events, adding mileage to the everyday routine. Trips to college homecoming festivities, football games and Thanksgiving gatherings can also translate into some serious mileage on your vehicle’s tires. If you’re ready to replace your tires, choose an all-season tire, which decrease rolling resistance creating a smooth, quiet ride in allseason conditions. By minimizing wasted energy and improving fuel efficiency, lower rolling resistance tires can save you gas and money, while keeping the kids safe.

A little tire care can go a long way to keeping you and your vehicle safe on the road this fall.

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