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Independent Endorsements

The East Hampton Town Democratic Party machine has churned merrily for the better part of 30 years, dating back even before its Twomey Town moniker was coined during the 1999 campaign for local offices. But it was Chris Kelley, Tom Twomey’s law partner and the head of the Democratic committee, who was the political animal.

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farm stance only after he realized a block of voters were in Vilar’s corner.

Closing the airport, once unthinkable, is now on the table. This is not just about the helicopter noise; it goes far deeper than that. Shuttering the airport would be the most shortsighted decision ever made by a governing board of this town. It would mark the end of East Hampton as a worldrenowned resort destination; it would cripple the high-end real estate market, and it would put scores of people either directly or indirectly out of work.

Party bosses choose who serves on the appointed boards, assuring connected law firms and developers friendly faces to rule on their applications. Many of those board members – presumably those who toed the party line – are rewarded with the opportunity to run for the town board and even the supervisor’s seat. Peter Van Scoyoc and Sylvia Overby are just the latest in a long line.

The current regime has run smoothly under retiring Supervisor Larry Cantwell and the incumbent town board, including Peter Van Scoyoc, but let’s not measure them for halos just yet. There have been missteps: spending has gone up nearly $10 million in four years, the affordable housing program has been non-existent, and the town suffered a costly loss in court when its airport legislation was shot down. The supervisor tried to blame the PSEG “Big Poles” on the previous town administration when in reality they originated in East Hampton Village. On the plus side, the board returned civility to public proceedings and has been proactive in the human services field. At The Independent we are guided by one directive when making our endorsements: choose candidates who will represent the citizens of this community, not the party bosses. For East Hampton Town Supervisor Manny Vilar (Republican) v. Peter Van Scoyoc (Democrat)

Vilar, a sergeant in the state police and the ranking union representative, is personable and informed. Van Scoyoc has a history 4

What was once unimaginable is becoming a reality: a small faction of zealots led by an outsider, David Gruber, is succeeding in taking down our community for their selfish gain.

Independent/Courtesy EHGOP Manny Vilar of Springs is running for East Hampton Town Supervisor.

of serving the community and served on both the planning and zoning boards.

At The Independent’s interview, Vilar was clearly the more refreshing of the two, offering innovative ideas that deserve serious consideration while Van Scoyoc’s demeanor was dour. Whenever Vilar offered an out-ofthe-box idea, Van Scoyoc would invariably dismiss it out of hand, yet inevitably failed to counter with anything of real substance. Vilar has been on the right side of the proposed Deepwater offshore windmill factory from the beginning. Fishermen complained it was going to be located on Cox’s Ledge, a prime codfish breeding ground. He warned the noise from

the turbine would harm migratory fish species. He expressed concern that the cable to run down the heart of Napeague Bay would ruin the fishing there.

Van Scoyoc, a fisherman himself, was slow to react, and claimed there was ample evidence to refute the warnings. In fact, data gathered from European-based fishing groups that date back seven years indicates there is a lot to be concerned about. The latest proposal, to bring the cable ashore at Wainscott Beach, one of the most pristine in the country, is downright asinine and proofpositive Deepwater either doesn’t care about us or doesn’t understand this community. Van Scoyoc softened his pro-wind

Vilar is a proven professional negotiator. He believes there is middle ground on both sides on the airport issue and that it deserves every chance to avoid the doomsday solution. The town, instead, is playing liar’s poker, hoping the helicopter companies will acquiesce if faced with the airport closure. The trouble is the town is in the midst of spending upwards of $3-4 million to play its hand and everyone already sees the cards. It’s a sucker’s play. Van Scoyoc benefits from a successful stint on the town board and will remain part of that unit even if he loses this race. He’s served for a long time on a variety of boards and deserves credit, but he works better as a supporting player. As a leader he’s a bit gruff and condescending.

The Independent endorses Manny Vilar. For East Hampton Town Board Kathee Burke-Gonzalez (D), Jeff Bragman (D), Paul Giardina (R), Jerry Larsen (R). The top two vote getters earn seats.

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emerged as a major campaign issue. Deepwater Wind was given ocean leases off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean after its owner contributed $1 million to a committee controlled by President Obama before it ever built a single functioning wind generator. It’s a Democratic initiative, coming down from Washington and championed in Albany. The current administration in East Hampton was ready to rubber stamp it until the GOP candidates raised a number of red flags.

Giardina, a scientist and executive with the EPA for 45 years, knows more about our water -- both drinking water and our waterways -- than any other candidate in the history of this town. He was the first candidate to voice concerns felt by many in the fishing community. Only then did the Democrats backtrack, careful not to give their opponents the credit they deserve.

He has taken pains to gather unbiased info from town workers, police, residents, and merchants. He has knocked on literally 2000 doors. He has no agenda other than to lend his expertise to the community now that he is retired. Most important, he is not beholden to any party or contributor. It is also essential we have members from both parties on the town board: we have seen what can happen when a monopoly exists – remember the McGintee years. Giardina is our top choice for one of the town board seats up for grabs. Kathee Burke-Gonzalez, a Democrat incumbent, had some baggage coming onto the board, specifically that she was handpicked by party bosses David Gruber and Chris Kelley to help close the airport. There is no indication, though, that she really believes closure would be the best thing for this town.

As president of the Springs School Board, Burke-Gonzalez did a good job, but showed a stubborn streak: she insisted a rehiring a doubledipping acting superintendent, Dominic Mucci, despite warnings

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from this newspaper that the maneuver was illegal. We’ve criticized her enough for that illinformed move and promise to stop -- in another 10 years or so. She works full time as a board member and has shown a particular knack for improving the town’s commitment to human services. She is affable and stays clear of petty arguments and controversies. But she doesn’t seem willing to buck the party bosses, and the backstabbing of Anna ThroneHolst was an embarrassment.

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Jerry’s Ink

by Jerry Della Femina

WINTER LAMENT As of today, Tuesday, October 31st (Happy Halloween!), when I’m writing this, do you know how many more days there are until Thanksgiving? Only 23. And do you know what that means? Forget the warm memories of family, football, turkey, chestnuts, etc. What it really means is that winter is coming and we’re all going to freeze our asses off. I hate winter…

Do you know anyone who really likes winter? I know a few people who say they like it. But they’re the kind of people who say they like everything, and therefore they can’t be trusted.

To them, winter is skiing, skating, brisk walks in the snow. To me, winter is chills, runny noses, skidding cars, and frozen toes.

I remember winter in my old neighborhood in Brooklyn when I was a little kid. Everyone in the old neighborhood worked outside. Everyone in the old neighborhood seemed to lift heavy things for a living. It was a neighborhood of construction workers and longshoremen. Winter was the enemy.

The men would grumble out loud to no one in particular as they watched the snow fall. “Two days. Two days, that’s all I could work this month. Who’s gonna feed my kids?” No one volunteered. The word “welfare” was never mentioned or even silently considered. One of my grandfathers sold fruit and vegetables from a pushcart on Avenue U. He couldn’t go out in the winter so he sat home and drank red wine and smoked little

cigars that smelled like they had been dipped in garlic. My other grandfather fished from the pier in Coney Island and swam out to pull mussels from the pilings. He was out of business all winter long. He smoked smelly Italian cigars, too. Now, a million years later, life isn’t really that much different in the Hamptons in the winter. Retailers and restaurants close. Construction freezes to a minihalt. The fishermen can’t go out most days.

Locals and weekenders who claim they love winter in the Hamptons spend most of it in Naples, Florida and Palm Beach, Florida.

I’m not complaining. I’m jealous.

I feel sorry for those people with young kids – that means in winter they only get to go away on three-day school holidays. No one, regardless of race, creed or color, and even a few racists, is happier to celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday more than the parents of young kids. I have a theory about presidents’ birthdays in the winter.

Here’s my theory: Were Washington and Lincoln great presidents, or do we honor them because they were born in February? Follow me on this one. In this great country of ours, have we only had two presidents and only one martyred black leader

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worthy of having their birthdays celebrated by the whole country taking a day off ?

And isn’t it curious that all three birthdays fall in January and February? The two lousiest months of the year, where people would kill to get away from the snow and gook.

And you can bet the people who decide which birthday is important and which isn’t all come from states that feature plenty of ice, snow, and cold. Thomas Jefferson, a great American. Yes? Yes. But do we celebrate his birthday? Noooooo. Because he was born on April 13. Harry Truman, a great president. But the wrong birthday, May 8. Teddy Roosevelt? Forget him, he was born in October.

Donald Trump was born in June. It doesn’t matter. Even if he was born in the middle of the coldest day in the winter, no one will ever want to celebrate his birthday. If you think this column is the ramblings of a delirious mind, you may be right, but I’m not taking any chances. I’m going to get my flu shot. And that brings me to one last argument against winter. Did you ever get the flu in the spring? In the summer? In the fall? I rest my case.

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Sand In My Shoes by Denis Hamill

TIME FOR Women TO TAKE CHARGE Maybe it’s time for women to take charge.

Maybe it’s time to consider voting for the historic all-women ticket in Riverhead.

Reading the news lately has been like monitoring a police blotter with all female victims. Right now we have one sitting president and two living ex-presidents who have been accused of sexual assault -- one a 93-yearold man accused of grabbed three women’s butts from his wheelchair. Embarrassing.

We have male TV news stars getting fired for harassing women for sex. We have an ex-congressman heading

to jail for sexting a female minor. We have a male US senator on trial for swapping political favors for female sexual favors. We have Hollywood big shots accused of sexually abusing actresses. The Old Boys Club became so bad in Suffolk County that we have a Suffolk district attorney indicted by the feds for trying to cover up a Suffolk police chief ’s savage beating of a prisoner who stole the chief ’s box of porno. We have cops in Suffolk and New York City charged with raping handcuffed female prisoners. Outrageous.

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world is accused of sexual assault by 17 women and sexual harassment is rampant in every male-ruled profession including finance, tech, entertainment, publishing, culinary, news, religion, politics, and law enforcement then maybe we need a power structure gender change. In a time when men of power decide the health care decisions of women that is simply another form of abuse.

All of this is a call to action for more women to take charge.

Like politics, all abuse is local. And so are the remedies. In Riverhead for the first time in history three women are running on the same Democratic ticket for town board. Laura JensSmith, a nurse and mom of two, is challenging Republican incumbent Sean Walter for town supervisor. Okay, start right there. No better place to change what’s wrong with the world than at the local ballot box.

Jens-Smith is running on the same ticket with town board candidates Michelle Lynch and Catherine Kent. Now, look, if your only reason to vote is by gender it would be as dumb as voting strictly by race, religion, or age. But at least give the ladies a chance. Visit Jens-Smith’s website and meet a woman with vision, imaginative ideas, and clearly stated positions on things like redevelopment of downtown Riverhead and Main Street, filling empty storefronts, building new aesthetically handsome housing throughout the town, and emphasizing the cultural and economic possibilities of the riverfront of Riverhead. “A new approach to housing is needed that is affordable and allows our children returning from college, young families, and seniors looking to downsize to live and thrive in our town,” she says. Read Jens-Smith’s ideas on EPCAL: “We believe EPCAL should be used to support commercial and industrial projects that will increase our tax base and create living wage jobs for our community.” For the first time in over two centuries give women a chance to offer different solutions to lingering problems created by, um, men.

“It’s time for a new way of looking at problem solving,” Jens-Smith told me. “Not just women but men are responding well to our all-woman campaign. What father doesn’t want his daughter to see women 8

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Independent / Kitty Merrill Laura Jens-Smith leads the historic all-female Democratic town board ticket in Riverhead.

in government? This will be the 225th anniversary of Riverhead and we’ve never had a woman supervisor. Well maybe it’s about time. I want other women and girls to see women make decisions instead of having them made for us in Riverhead. In the world.”

When asked why East Hampton first elected a woman supervisor in 1972 but 45 years later Riverhead has still not elected a woman, Jens-Smith says, “I don’t know why but it sure shows that it’s about time we did. “ Yup.

In a time when women are finally causing a sea change in the American workforce, shaming men for shameful behavior, demanding equal pay, finding collective strength in the #MeToo tsunami on social media, it is also time for more women to be considered in political leadership roles. Starting at the local level.

“I grew up in the time of the Women’s Movement,” Jens-Smith says, on the campaign trail. “I had aunts who were strong role models for me as a girl. I am running with two other strong career women. One of the most encouraging phone calls I received this week was from a local Girl Scout troop asking if I could address the girls who will be the women leaders of tomorrow. We won’t know if our time has come to win until Nov. 7, but this is the first all-woman ticket in the history of Riverhead. That in itself is historic. Win or lose, it will not be the last.” Nope.

And maybe it’s time for women to take charge.

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Independent Endorsements

For Southampton Town Supervisor

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Jay Schneiderman (D) v Ray Overton (R). Jay Schneiderman and Ray Overton are two superior candidates who were among the most polished and capable of the candidates we interviewed at The Independent this year.

Schneiderman needs no introduction. A former East Hampton town supervisor and our long-time county legislator, he took the helm in Southampton Town two years ago and didn’t miss a beat.

Stan Glinka is our top choice for the Southampton Town Board.

Julie Lofstad had been accused of being too passive on the board, and of going along with Supervisor Jay Schneiderman and Councilman John Bouvier too often during her two-year stint. All that changed a couple weeks ago when she forcefully announced her opposition to accepting the Finding Statement for The Hills, a controversial development from Discovery Land slated for East Quogue.

Overton, a former Southampton Town Trustee, is the general manager of a Quogue-based heating and plumbing business and obviously has high-level executive skills.

The pair discussed a variety of topics during the interview, agreeing on most of the major issues. In another place at another time Overton would be a shooin for elected office and the town Republican committee would do well to remember that. Schneiderman, though, has never lost a race and there are reasons why, most noticeably his demeanor. He is never riled; he handles criticism and sometimes even takes it to heart. His best quality is that he does not hold grudges – he understands the business of politics, and he understands a foe on one issue might turn into an ally on another down the road. He maneuvered through the choppy waters of several controversies, including the PDD debate, The Hills, the Tuckahoe commercial development, and so on. But he’s never lost sight of the major issue -- water quality, and how to save our bays and drinking water.

Overton, as a former town trustee, understands the intricacies of the multi-jurisdictional relationships that obstruct a lot of the dredging projects and impede many clean water initiatives. Schneiderman does as well, and has considerably more experience tiptoeing through 10

Glinka, along with Christine Scalera, represents a powerful though minority Republican base on the town board. They work well together and with the majority, so whether the make-up of the board shifts or not they will still be in the catbird seats. If political infighting were commonplace that could prove problematic, but when moderates fill all the board seats it is a recipe for healthy discussion, occasional discord, but always respect for each other.

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them or skating around them with aplomb to get things done. As he has in his former incarnations, Schneiderman has done an excellent job in Southampton and his enthusiasm seems boundless. There are tough decisions to be made, and we feel comfortable Schneiderman, along with incumbent board members like Christine Scalera, will make the right ones. The Independent endorses Jay Schneiderman.

For Southampton Town Board Stan Glinka and Thea Dombrowski Fry, Republicans, v. Julie Lofstad and Tommy John Schiavoni, Democrats. Top two vote getters win seats regardless of party.

A politician makes sure the PR machine churns whenever he does something worth noticing. A public

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servant is constantly searching and learning how to best serve the community.

Stan Glinka fits into the latter category. He rode around with code enforcement on the midnight shift, and with the cops overnight as well. He meets with disparate groups frequently, occasionally hosting them at his own home. Glinka researched the Discovery Land Corp. in detail and knows its client base, background, and demographics. His strength is listening, processing, and harvesting information from a variety of sources. All this goes with his belief that the town board position is one of constant learning -- from the businesses in the community, from the pressure groups, and from people who don’t agree with him. That’s what happens when a public servant sets his ego aside and acknowledges there is much to learn.

We do not necessarily agree that The Hills wouldn’t be the best possible use of the land, but we admire the fact that Lofstad took the initiative to speak out. She wanted voters to know where she stood on the issue before the election, she said, and so be it.

As it turns out, it seems the Democrats are lining up to oppose the project, and we have our concerns she may be following the herd. Yet there is something about her demeanor, her background as a mother, her standing as a fisherman’s wife, and as a former high-level professional that indicates a real desire to make a difference.

Sometimes an endorsement is a gut feeling. In this case, we’re willing to bet Lofstad will lead the town in its fight for clean water, and be a powerful voice in helping to solve the conundrum that is the housing situation in Hampton Bays. The feeling here is her time is at hand. The Independent endorses Julie Volstad. Thea Dombrowski-Fry is cast from

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a similar mold -- a mother who cherishes her family and loves the town and its people; she wants to save what we have left, save the lifestyle she enjoyed growing up on a farm in Water Mill.

Her campaign has been thwarted by a lackluster effort by the GOP, which has for the most part failed to get the message out -- that these are top-notch candidates who deserve serious consideration from the voters.

Pragmatically speaking, though, she is only on one ballot line and seems up against it in this particular race. Don’t count her out though -- we suspect she is the kind of woman who, when she sets her sights on something, achieves her goals. Hopefully she’ll be back for another run in two years and use that time to attend board meetings and perhaps serve on some community boards. Tommy John Schiavoni has some good ideas. He’s spot on complaining that the East End, though the epicenter of tick-borne

diseases, has been slow to get the state and federal funds available to help combat the spread of the related diseases. As a North Haven native he brings a perspective from that village that the town board has seldom, if ever, had.

He too, is opposed to The Hills, and he is right that if the development goes through the assessed valuation of the school district will rise and there may well be a drop in state aid. However, Discovery Land’s offer to build a state-of-the-art septic system for the school district is real, and a significant nitrogenlowering carrot. More to the point, the folks from East Quogue seem to want the project. The Democrats are still holding out hope Discovery will sell the land to the town for preservation. That’s not going to happen. Still, give the man credit -- he has served on North Haven and Sag Harbor School District boards and his love for the town and his willingness to contribute are attractive attributes. Seats are tough to come by on this town board, and the two incumbents have both earned another term.

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Independent Endorsements

Town Trustees, County Legislator seats on East Hampton’s oldest governing body.

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WIth Highway Supe Steve Lynch, Town Justice Steve Tekulsky, and Town Clerk Carole Brennan all running upopposed or with crossendorsements, the race for town offices in East Hampton has been comparatively quiet.

to the environment. Another incumbent, Drew (D) grew up on the water, was a marine science major in college, and has worked on projects related to habitat restoration, including the expansion of the oyster garden program. Aldred (D) also boasts a lifetime of focus on local waters. For over 20 years he helmed the town’s shellfish hatchery.

Endorsement discussion in the newsroom was lively – we could agree wholeheartedly on seven top picks: Lindsay Hayes, Jim Grimes, John Aldred, Gary Cobb, Mike Havens, Francis Bock, and Rick Drew.

Outside the town board and supervisor races (See our endorsements elsewhere in this edition.), the campaign for town trustee has taken the spotlight, with 18 candidates competing for nine

A lifelong resident of East Hampton, Bock (D) is looking toward his third term and served as the first fulltime clerk. We like his amiable manner and dedication

By contrast, Hayes (R), at just 22, is a newcomer to the world of politics. We’re heartened by this

young woman’s work ethic and yes – her youth. In a community where young people seem to shy away from public service, we need to embrace and nurture the next generation of leaders.

Speaking of youth, incumbent Jim Grimes (R) has spent years working with the town’s youngsters. An avid fan of scouting, he’s also a conservationist and served on the town’s nature preserve committee. Republican running mate Cobb is a 12th-generation Bonacker. An outdoorsman, he’s interested in local history and historic preservation and has been an activist for beach access and fishing rights. He created the social media group Save our Baymen.

Bayman Mike Havens (R ) rounds out our list of trustee endorsements. A lifelong resident of East Hampton, his focus is on making sure local channels are navigable and that fishermen have access to the beaches. Also running for trustee on the GOP line are incumbent Diane McNally, plus Joe Bloecker, Julie Evans, Susan Vorpahl, and Willy Wolter. Each brings something unique to the race, but the editorial board couldn’t vote unanimously on any of them. However, there was agreement about one of the candidates. We believe it’s time for Diane McNally to step down. She started out as secretary to the trustees in 1983 and has been on the board long enough; it’s time to make way for fresher perspectives.

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Running on the Democratic ticket are also Brian Byrnes, Bill Taylor, Rona Klopman, Susan McGraw Keber, and Francesca Rheannon. We’re turning away from these candidates -- particularly onetime Democratic committee leader Taylor -- because we fear that for many, loyalty to their party would supercede loyalty to our community. Of the Dems, one candidate distinguished himself. Dell Cullum has been a crusader for area beaches and wildlife. We love his passion, but feel the community is better served with Dell outside the political arena, continuing his work and continuing to be the squeaky

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Independent/Morgan McGivern The cut from Georgica Pond to the ocean has been opened. Usually the town trustees monitor the letting twice each year. This year, however, they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t open the pond during the spring due to weather conditions and the presence of protected shorebirds. Without the spring cut, the water level of the pond reached a higher than normal level prompting concerns about flooding and algal blooms. Property owners on hand to witness the work reportedly cheered as water rushed from the pond into the sea.

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Community News

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Red Ribbons & Old Drugs

are a public safety issue leading to accidental poisoning, overdose, and abuse.

Just one container with over 100 Oxycodone tablets could have a street value topping thousands. That container, along with dozens of others, is off the streets of Sag Harbor, thanks to a medication take back event held at the Sag Harbor firehouse last Saturday in conjunction with national drug awareness campaign known as “Red Ribbon Week.” Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming, SAFE in Sag Harbor, and Sag Harbor Police collaborated on the take back. SAFE in Sag Harbor organized the event in an effort to get people to turn in their unused or expired prescriptions and over-thecounter medications for safe disposal.

Over the past two years, Legislator Fleming has been a strong advocate for bringing awareness to the drug epidemic in the county. Since her time in office she has organized and hosted numerous NARCAN training classes in conjunction with the county executive, Department of Health Services, and the sheriff ’s office, along

• Pharmaceutical drugs can be just as dangerous as street drugs when taken without a prescription or a doctor’s supervision.

• The non-medical use of prescription drugs ranks second only to marijuana as the most common form of drug abuse in America.

Independent/Kitty Merrill Officer David Hansen, Sag Harbor Police Chief AJ Maguire, Legislator Bridget Fleming, and Danielle Laibowitz of SAFE in Sag Harbor at the drug take back at the firehouse on Saturday during national “Red RIbbon Week.”

with local community organizations and law enforcement. “Partners such as Thomas’s Hope, HUGS Inc., and the Sag Harbor Village Police Department have been strong advocates in bringing awareness to the crisis we are facing in Suffolk County,” said Legislator Fleming.

During her time as a Southampton Town Councilwoman, Fleming

advocated for the successful Senior Safety Day, which provides for regular drug take back days at senior centers, in conjunction with the Southampton Town Police Department. The lawmaker explained why take backs are so important:

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• The majority of teenagers abusing prescription drugs get them from family and friends – and the home medicine cabinet.

• Unused prescription drugs thrown in the trash can be retrieved and abused or illegally sold. Unused drugs that are flushed contaminate the water supply. Proper disposal of unused drugs saves lives and protects the environment. Many local police departments, including SHPD have set aside areas where they’ll continue to accept unused or expired meds at their headquarters.

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TO PROTECT TAX DOLLARS . TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY . TO PROTECT OUR QUALITY OF LIFE Dear Friends, You’re probably glad that the campaign is nearly over and Election Day is almost here. We thank you for your patience in these past weeks. All the signs, the speeches, the ads, the phone calls – it’s been a lot, but it won’t mean anything if you don’t vote. It’s not enough to agree with a candidate and say, “That’s the right idea.” You have to get out and vote. It’s not enough to talk about the election. You have to get out and vote. It’s not enough to tell your friends. You have to get out and vote yourself. Only a few people may decide this election, and you should be one of them.

BRIDGET FLEMING SUFFOLK COUNTY LEGISLATOR Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming has been a tireless advocate for clean water, public health, and holding the line on taxes. A former prosecutor, she has worked to strengthen ethics and professionalism in county government.

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JAY SCHNEIDERMAN SOUTHAMPTON TOWN SUPERVISOR Jay Schneiderman is seeking re-election as Town Supervisor. Jay has served with distinction, delivering 2 years of reduced property taxes and earning a “AAA” credit rating. Jay is an environmental leader endorsed by the NY League of Conservation Voters and the Sierra Club. Jay brings years of experience as a legislator, educator and businessman to help address critical issues like water quality, workforce housing and opioid addiction.

TOWN COUNCIL As Councilwoman, Julie Lofstad has built upon her longtime advocacy for our community, to represent you with integrity and common sense in all matters. She understands that our environment is the engine that drives our economy, and will continue to protect what we love – our beaches, our bays, our ocean – our way of life.

TOMMY JOHN SCHIAVONI TOWN COUNCIL On the Town Board, Tommy John Schiavoni will use his knowledge, education and extensive experience in local government on the East End to take the lead on tick-borne illnesses, intermunicipal shared services and water quality. Born and bred in Southampton, he knows that good public health, a strong economy and a clean environment ensures a bright future for generations to come.

Our top-of-the-line Row A ticket includes: BRIDGET FLEMING for Suffolk County Legislator, JAY SCHNEIDERMAN for Southampton Town Supervisor, JULIE LOFSTAD and TOMMY JOHN SCHIAVONI for Southampton Town Council, RON FISHER, GARY GLANZ, ANN WELKER and BILL PELL for Southampton Town Trustees, and DEBORAH KOOPERSTEIN for Southampton Town Justice. Don’t be left out. Don’t let others decide your future. Please vote on next Tuesday, November 7th. The polls are open from six in the morning till nine at night. If you need help getting there, call (631) 439 0400.

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Community News

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Damark Project Underway

was a one-way street. The goal of eliminating parking on Three Mile Harbor Road was extolled, however. In 2011, the planning board asked the town board to change Soak Hides to accommodate two-way traffic once the project neared fruition. In 2012 lawmakers voted to change Soak Hides once the lot is built.

It has been years in the making. Since 2004, the owners of Damark’s Deli on Three Mile Harbor Road have had an application before the East Hampton Town Planning Board. The first iteration, submitted 13 years ago, sought approval for the addition of second-story apartment, an addition to the first floor, and an expansion of the parking to comprise 26 spaces. Planners expressed concerns about ingress and egress at the site, given that abutting Soak Hides Road

Independent/Kitty Merrill Where’d it go? It was just here yesterday! Damark’s Deli, located on the East Hampton/Springs border was demolished last week to make way for an expanded store and new parking lot.

PAUL GIARDINA for East Hampton Town Board The only candidate with 45 years experience as an environmental engineer with a track record of successfully getting things done.

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A public hearing in December of 2011 was held for a building with a 4772-square-foot footprint, 1700-square-foot apartment, and a 2776-square-foot addition to the first floor. No one spoke expressly against it, according to the planning board file. Rather, community members expressed concern about speed and traffic in the area. Planners predicted the project would entail “substantial improvement to the site and area in general.” In March of 2012, the project was approved. But last year owner Bruce Damark asked the planning board for modification of the approval to remove the apartment and revise the approval for a 5725-square-foot two-story building to a one-story 6712-square-foot market. There would be a basement and 5400 square feet of store space.

Damark is the third generation owner of the store. It opened in 1949 in his grandparents’ home.

A social media post of the nowvacant parcel elicited nostalgic commentary from readers. Some lamented the loss of another old time Bonac touchstone. Others waxed nostalgic about Mary, the store’s first proprietor. “We used to ride our bikes down to 3mi Harbor to go fishing. Always stopped at Damark’s for a Yoo-Hoo and a Devil Dog. Mary always asked how’s your mother. I don’t think she knew my mother!” reads one post. Said another, “I was little [and] my mother would send me down to Mary Damark’s with a note, ‘send Ronnie home with a 6 pack of Schaeffer’s beer.’ Mary Damark would put it in a brown paper bag [and] tell me to go straight home! My Life in Bonac.” Still another comment noted the off-street parking lot will improve the traffic situation on Three Mile Harbor Road.

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In Depth News

Suffolk District Attorney Spota Indicted

to pressure multiple witnesses, including co-conspirators, to provide false information including false testimony under oath and to withhold relevant information from the federal grand jury.â&#x20AC;?

By Rick Murphy

Longtime Suffolk County District Attorney Tom Spota and his top aide were indicted by a federal grand jury on October 25. They are accused of four counts of obstructing justice and related charges stemming from their alleged attempt to undermine an FBI investigation that eventually resulted in the arrest of Suffolk Police Chief James Burke.

Rohde asked that both suspects be held in lieu of $500,000 bail, charging they â&#x20AC;&#x153;grossly and outrageously violated their positions of trust and operated in a manner more akin to a criminal enterprise.â&#x20AC;?

The pair allegedly went so far as to intimidate and threaten potential witnesses against Burke in an attempt to keep them from testifying.

Independent/Courtesy SCDA DIstrict Attorney Tom Spota announced his retirement after the indictment.

Spotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aide, Chris McPartland, handled the investigation into the CPF scandal in East Hampton Town in 2008 that resulted in the arrest of town budget officer Ted Hults, the resignation of Supervisor Bill McGintee, and the loss of almost $30 million that was illegally diverted from the CPF.

The sordid tale of Burkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demise and subsequent takedown began in December 2014 after Christopher Loeb was charged with breaking into Burkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s police vehicle and stealing several items. Loeb claimed the items included sex toys and pornographic pictures and publicly labeled Burke â&#x20AC;&#x153;a pervert.â&#x20AC;?

The DAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investigation began as a result of articles published in The Independent, and McPartland relied heavily upon that information. The DA and State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli both publicly acknowledged editor Kitty Merrill following the arrest. The DAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office publicly acknowledged. (That story is reported in an accompanying article in this issue.)

According to court records Burke, outraged, entered in an interrogation room where Loeb was handcuffed, beat and tortured him, threatened to rape Loebâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family members, and then covered up his actions, sometimes by threatening fellow officers who knew about or witnessed his crimes. Burke, 52, finally admitted as much in court in February 2016.

During the three years between Burkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attack and admission of guilt Spota and McPartland allegedly engaged in a cover-up effort to shield Burke from justice, an FBI investigation revealed.

The pair, along with Burke and certain SCPD officers, â&#x20AC;&#x153;agreed to conceal Burkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in the assault and to obstruct the federal investigation,â&#x20AC;? according to the US Department of Justice.

Further, in a letter to the Honorable Leonard D. Wexler of the United States District Court, dated October 25 and written by acting United States Attorney Bridget M. Rohde, Spota, McPartland, Burke, and others, â&#x20AC;&#x153;used intimidation, threats, and corrupt persuasion

Burke ended up getting sentenced by Judge Wexler to 46 months in prison on February 26, 2016. The Burke saga did not end there, however.

In December, a prostitute claimed there was a link between Burke and the Gilgo Beach murders, and that he frequented prostitutes in the area. The bodies of more than a dozen women -- all sex workers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have been found at Gilgo Beach over the years. One woman, described as an â&#x20AC;&#x153;escort,â&#x20AC;? stated in an affidavit that she partied with Burke in 2011 at an unknown Oak Beach home and engaged inÂ â&#x20AC;&#x153;rough sex.â&#x20AC;? Last May oxycodone was allegedly found in Burkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room at the federal detention center in Pennsylvania where Burke is serving his time. Burke, through an

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In Depth News

McPartland Key Figure In McGintee Probe

By Rick Murphy

On December 17, 2007 Jack Dougherty, an audit director for the NYS Office of the State Comptroller, responded to a query from this reporter via mail stating he had forwarded my correspondence to his Long Island office. The OSC subsequently audited East Hampton Town’s finances, reporting questionable findings to the Suffolk County District Attorney.

Two months earlier, local Independence Party leader Elaine Jones had wrote the DA seeking an investigation into a sweetheart deal at the town-owned hockey rink. Concurrently editor Kitty Merrill began what was to become a two-year probe of town finances, particularly the use of Community Preservation Fund money and the town’s bond process. Merrill’s contact in the DA’s office showed the stories to Christopher McPartland, the head of the DA’s

government corruption bureau.

In February of 2008 McPartland asked to meet with me at Bobby Van’s.

“We’ve been reading your articles,” he said, referring to reports written by this reporter and Merrill, “There’s a fire in that town hall. We are coming into East Hampton and I wanted you to know.” In May 2009 McPartland stunned East Hampton when an armed team of investigators stormed into town hall. Board members Pat Mansir, Brad Loewen, and Julia Prince, as well as members of the town attorney’s office, were grilled for close to eight hours.

“It was horrible,” Councilwoman Pat Mansir said, her voice breaking Monday afternoon. Mansir revealed the tenor of the inquiries convinced her Supervisor Bill McGintee and budget officer Ted Hults were “absolutely” the focus of the probe. On June 11 McPartland was back in East Hampton, this time in

Town Justice Court – to arrest Hults.

Hults appeared stunned as he was brought into the courtroom after being transported from Riverhead, where he had turned himself in at 6 AM. He wore handcuffs for the trip back to his hometown. McPartland read a litany of charges against Hults as the accused stood silently with a court-appointed attorney. McPartland said Hults had been “cooperative” and endorsed a request for release without bail. Hults was charged with seven fraud-related counts, specifically to do with bond documents Merrill had analyzed. It became apparent as McPartland read the charges that “others” involved included Supervisor Bill McGintee -- in his signed confessions, Hults implicated McGintee on all seven felony charges lodged. At a joint press conference with New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli later that day, Suffolk County District Attorney Tom

Spota provided further details of the yearlong investigation, which was kicked off by DiNapoli’s audit of the Community Preservation Fund across the region. “This audit led to today’s charges,” DiNapoli confirmed.

McPartland repeatedly indicated to me that McGintee would be arrested shortly. A team of auditors poured through records at town hall, an investigation McPartland once said cost over $1 million.

Finally, months later, McPartland took us to a safe house in Hampton Bays carrying an armful of documents. McGintee had cleverly used go-betweens to order the transfer of the funds from the CPF account, he said, even though McGintee publicly and repeatedly said he had authorized using CPF to pay for things like office supplies, part of the police budget, and the entire salary of a town board member. Though a scathing grand jury

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Campaign 2017

Independent/Morgan McGivern There are four candidates running for two seats on the Southampton Town Board. They are, from left, Thea Dombrowski-Fry, Stan Glinka, Tommy John Schiavoni, and Julie Lofstad.

Southampton Board Candidates Spar Over Issues

By Rick Murphy

The four candidates for two Southampton Town Board seats gathered in The Independent office Friday for a spirited back and forth. As expected, The Hills, the giant luxury-home, golf course development proposed for a 600plus acre parcel in East Quogue

owned by Discovery Land Corp. was a major topic of conversation.

Julie Lofstad, an incumbent Democratic board member, shocked the public last month when she announced she would not accept the finding statement for The Hills, which meant, in layman’s terms, that she would not allow the

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development to proceed through the process. The Hills application, in its final stages, is thus stalled for the moment.

Lofstad shocked a lot of people because as a general rule she has been a woman of few words, at least at the board dais. “It’s an important issue,” she said. “I wanted the people to know where I stand before the election.” Her running mate, Tommy John Schiavoni, is also opposed to the project. He said Discovery Land “is not putting all the info in,” and that a PDD development like The Hills is supposed to have elements “for the good of the public,” Stan Glinka, a Republican completing his first four-year term, has yet to decide which way he will vote should The Hills come back before the board. “It’s not a matter of waiting. There is one more public hearing.” Glinka has said from the outset he wants to hear from everyone involved before making a decision. “I’m not changing my position,” he said Friday.

Thea Dombrowski-Fry, a Republican candidate making her first run for public office, has also refrained from taking a stance on the issue. “I don’t think it is appropriate. There could be legalities. It’s like someone on a jury making a decision before a trial is over.” All the candidates agreed that the proposal by the Shinnecock Hills Golf Course to privatize the portion of Tuckahoe Road

that runs through the golf course is problematic. “What do the people want?” Dombrowski asked rhetorically. “They don’t want the road to become private.” Glinka pointed out the debate is premature because Southampton Hospital intends to build a new facility across the street. “The state and county will be getting involved,” and traffic may have to be rerouted, he said.

The recent code enforcement raid in Hampton Bays was controversial, and some critics charged it was a political move timed to take place before the election. That wasn’t the case, Glinka said. “My phone was ringing off the hook. Our code enforcement people were very upset. The raid was already in the mix.” “People were waiting for something to happen,” Dombrowski-Fry said. “These motels (the subject of the raids) are transient.” That meant, she said, residents could by law only stay there for 29 days at a clip and not live there fulltime. “It was a health/safety issue,” Lofstad said. “There was overcrowding.” Schiavoni said the town needs to be “very creative” when it comes to public housing. He advocated homeowner accessory apartments and a shared equity approach to new affordable housing wherein “the public and private sector have skin in the game.”

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A local man was killed Sunday afternoon in Montauk in a car accident that may have been weather related.

Dennis O’Grady, 50, was driving on Star Island Road in a 2005 Mercedes Benz when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. There was a raging rain storm and high winds at the time.

East Hampton Town Police said O’Grady was headed north when the accident occurred around 1 PM. The local ambulance unit responded, the victim was extricated from the vehicle by the Montauk Fire Department and taken to Southampton Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The vehicle was impounded for safety checks, and police are investigating further. Police asked anyone with information to call 631-537-7575.

Leandra’s Law Glenn A. Kittren, 46, of East Hampton was driving around drunk with a three-year old in the car, East Hampton Town Police alleged.

East Hampton Town Police said at 7:48 PM on Friday Kittren was pulled over on Queens Lane and eventually charged with DWI under Leandra’s Law and firstdegree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, both felonies, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. Kittren was initially pulled over when they spotted a headlight out on his 2002

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Yektai: An Ascension Through The Generations

By Nicole Teitler

planks or blocks of wood are in harmony with Manoucher’s thick, layered canvas pieces. In a circle of influence, Darius sculpts with pieces of wood tossed aside from Nico’s cut off pieces, “the negative space.”

Growing up in an artistic household creates unique circumstances. Trips to the ballpark are replaced with excursions to European museums. Patriarch of the Yektai family, Manoucher Yektai’s cultural exploration through Iran, France, and the United States has made him a well-known Abstract Expressionist painter for the better part of the last century. Like father like sons, as Nico and Darius followed in their father’s footsteps years later.

Like many working families encouraging the next generation to follow in their father, or mother’s, footsteps, the possibility of becoming a professional artist was always there for Nico and Darius. In Darius’s case, it took studying geology at Occidental College in California for him to make the transition. “Geology is f***ing awesome!” Darius enthusiastically exclaimed. “It’s like a puzzle and a clue. A lot of the math and the things I studied in the sciences ended up in my paintings. You can go up to the surface of my paintings and you can see the layering.”

The show “Yektai” is running at Guild Hall through December 31. After seeing his sculpture “The Ascension, “ chief curator Christina Strassfield felt Darius should have his own show. It includes his father’s and brother’s works as well.

“In the art world, people like to believe that lightning can’t strike twice in the same place,” contemporary artist, Darius, expressed. “In a way, I benefitted when my father removed himself from the art world. He had been everywhere and had all the attention that he needed. In fact, he pushed away a lot more attention than he should have. He left room for us to step forward and be artists in our own right.”

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As children, Nico, furniture maker, and Darius observed their father working in the studio without distraction. Manoucher’s concentration profoundly relayed the message that a true work needs no approval. “That existential kind of doing of something long enough justifies itself. The ends justify the means,” Darius remembered. “Growing up and seeing him, the

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devotion he had to his work -- he was in the studio, very serious.”

Manoucher’s emphasis of the surface in his works indirectly spoke of art history and the dialogue before him. By leaving the staples on the edge of his work, he reminds the viewer that “it’s a stretched volume.” To his sons, this was an understanding, a lesson based on truth.

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Fast forward to today, the language is still being spoken. Darius’s works are open narratives with a magnetic push and pull between sculpture and painting art forms. “In order for a painting to be honest it needs to tell you what it truthfully is. No matter how close you get them [sculpture and painting], they never become sealed to the other.” Nico’s furniture is reminiscent of their father’s brushstrokes. The

Darius smiled. “My father used to say you’re an artist now. You have to get to a place where you’re above all [the drama], that you can be in love with that rock, that tree, and all the love you need is there.” Be inspired yourself at Guild Hall on November 11 at 3 PM with a panel discussion featuring Nico and Darius Yektai, or on December 2 at 11:30 AM with a poetry reading of works by Manoucher Yektai. You can follow more stories from Nicole Teitler on Facebook and Instagram @NikkiOnTheDaily.

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Musings With Pamela Topham

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the realm of imagination to create.

It’s almost impossible to believe, with the body of work she has produced, that the current exhibition at Guild Hall is Pamela Topham’s first solo museum show.

Her Cliffs of Shadmore, for instance, which hangs in the show. “There was actually a white truck parked under the cliffs. I took out the truck,” she said, “but I left the tire marks to add some depth to the beach.”

She’s been spotlighted in other shows, of course, and even was awarded first place in Guild Hall’s 2015 member exhibition, and has shown at other galleries, back to the gloried Elaine Benson Gallery days. “I remember getting my own room in a show at Elaine’s gallery,” she said. “It was wonderful.” Topham’s woven landscapes of the East End and points west are filled with layered nuance in color and form, both figurative but at the same time somehow magical. They have a huge roster of fans, and appear in numerous collections, along with commissioned works as well. But then again, “There’s still a certain stigma associated with what are considered ‘crafts,’ as if they aren’t really art,” she said.

Or her Accabonac Harbor Autumn Light, a massive 30” by 48” piece filled with striations of greenery and one bare tree. “I wanted to put that in there,” she said. “It was my first bare tree.” Independent/Bridget LeRoy Pamela Topham with Cliffs of Shadmore, in both painted and tapestry form.

When she was the winner of the 2015 77th annual Guild Hall member exhibition, “I couldn’t have been more surprised,” she said modestly. “I got the piece in at the very last minute too.”

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Her art has graced over a dozen Dan’s Papers covers, including last week’s to celebrate the opening at Guild Hall. Topham and Dan Rattiner were previously married -- they have two grown children, Maya and Adam.

When not creating art, Topham works at WÖlffer Vineyard in Sagaponack. “It affords me the most beautiful views,” she said. “Sweeping vistas of vineyards, changing seasons. And creating art is such a solitary venture. It’s nice to come to work and be around people.”

“I love that we have water all around,” she said. “We are so lucky. And I try to offer hidden views, something I might have seen while out in a boat.”

Topham will offer an artist’s talk at Guild Hall on Saturday at 3 PM. The talk is free, but reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by visiting the website at www.GuildHall.org.

Her piece Northwest Harbor, which took first place at Guild Hall in 2015, is a layered three-dimensional tapestry, and is in this show as well. The series of layered works (imagine looking at a vista through a harp, sort of ) all spotlight peekaboo views of various locales, usually with water somewhere in the piece.

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Hampton last week and runs until the end of the year. The works on view include a selection of Topham’s colored pencil drawings, photographs, and, of course, the tapestries, some small, some immense. They were selected by Marla Prather, curator for the development of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Museum of Modern Art, and the show is curated by Guild Hall museum director Christina Mossaides Strassfield.

With her Sagaponack series, Topham pointed out that if she created directly from photos, “It would be much more twodimensional. There would be sea, and sky, with a flat horizon in between. But I like to make it look like I climbed up a telephone pole to take the picture. It adds perspective. I try to do that with all of my works.”

Although the germ for Topham’s tapestries derive from photos taken and sketches drawn, she goes into

But her art goes further -- it not only provides aesthetics, but is there to preserve and inform the viewer. “Every time I see a farm field leading to an ocean, or a beautiful landscape anywhere, really -- out west as well -- it sparks my desire to preserve that property, at least in a work of art, before it disappears,” she said.

For more information about Topham and her works, visit www. pamelatopham.com.

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Clever Little Lies At HTC

Our endless pursuit of happiness versus being happy with the hand we’re dealt -- that’s the undercurrent of Joe DiPietro’s adult comedy Clever Little Lies, now playing at the Hampton Theatre Company in Quogue as the kickoff production of its 33rd season. With a standout cast of familiar faces under the nimble direction of Andrew Botsford, this funny yet poignant piece takes a subject matter that could be considered trite -- infidelity -- and infuses it with depth and humor. Clever Little Lies is one of the few non-musical offerings by Tony winner DePietro, who is best known for his long-running offBroadway hit, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. It offers a snapshot of one day in the life of a family -- mother and father, grown son and his wife -- and the secrets that could potentially blow up a marriage or two.

After a game of tennis, the volleying continues in the locker room as Billy confesses his sins to his dad, Bill. Things at home have been rough since the baby came, and there’s this other woman . . . Billy, played solidly by Edward Brennan, may not be someone to feel sympathy for, but he explains his case well. He believes he is in love with someone else, and it’s tearing him up. He swears his dad to secrecy -- mom can never find out. But Alice, wonderfully portrayed by Diana Marbury, has a talent for extracting information from her husband. Although she’s not

themselves. It’s a quick yet salient commentary on the superficiality inherent in this culture, a desire to look like something you’re not, to get the rewards without doing the work.

The repartee is snappy and hilarious, although the entire play feels like it was written in the ’60s, except for the frequent F-bombs, references to companies like Amazon, and the cell phones in everyone’s hands -- it has that clean and orderly feeling. Although there are certainly some twists and surprises, it still progresses to a logical conclusion.

Independent/Tom Kochie The cast of Clever Little Lies at the Hampton Theatre Company share a tense but funny moment.

quite sure what’s going on, she knows something is wrong, and demands that Billy and Jane come for cheesecake to discuss “this and that.” What follows is a drawing room comedy for the modern age, with secrets upon secrets being shared among different partners, all leading to the biggest secret of all.

Terrence Fiore and Marbury do a marvelous job as Bill and Alice -- a couple who clearly love and enjoy each other, but may have a few secrets of their own. Fiore is completely believable as the flustered father, who both wants his son to confide in him, but not get too personal.

Brennan and Carolann DiPirro also project a couple who are stressed out but can still enjoy their time together, as witnessed in the car scene, where they take turns singing to make the baby laugh. (Fun fact: DiPirro played the eponymous role in The Diary of Anne Frank – HTC’s first production.) DiPirro takes the least layered role of Jane -- the harried mother of a newborn who may or may not want to go

back to work -- and adds a level so that the audience feels not just sympathy for her, but also sees her hidden strength.

Sean Marbury’s sets are impressive, costumes by Teresa LeBrun and lighting by Sebastian Paczynski are spot on. The play runs about 90 minutes with no intermission.

Alice and Bill’s first scene together is really the crux of what Clever Little Lies is all about. Alice complains about how customers at her bookstore now want mugs or T-shirts with pictures of authors, rather than to read the works

Performances run through November 12. For more information and tickets, visit www. hamptontheatre.org.

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In The Hamptons With Joey Wölffer

By Jessica Mackin-Cipro

Joey Wölffer’s brand represents the Hamptons aesthetic like none other. Her namesake boutique in Sag Harbor is a unique spot that includes women’s clothing, jewelry, and accessories.

Austin in November. Any plans to expand the Joey Wölffer Boutique to additional locations?

At Joey Wölffer you’ll shop vintage finds and new items including her own collection of handbags. She opened the world’s first luxury boutique on wheels, the Styleliner, and has hosted pop ups in locales like Nantucket and Culver City. She also runs her family’s Wölffer Estate Vineyard and she does it all with her classic whimsical, bohochic style.

This summer we opened a much bigger location in Sag Harbor. We also had our pop-up location in Nantucket again this summer and we are continuing to expand our line. We don’t have plans for other locations at the moment, but my mantra is always “Wait for the perfect location, it will always come to you!” This has really worked for me this year in all of my businesses.

What inspired you to create your handbag collection?

What are some of your favorite things to do in The Hamptons?

I really felt I wanted to capture and create a lifestyle brand around the Hamptons in a way that was authentic to the Hamptons culture of the past. As a former jewelry designer with Jones Apparel Group in London, I always had a passion for accessories. To me accessories are so much more personal than clothing. You can give yourself so much personality with one simple accessory.

When I had been shopping, I was never finding the perfect saddle bags I was looking for and through my travels shopping for the Styleliner, I began sourcing custom fabrics, metals, and more to create my first bag. Entrepreneurship runs deep in my veins and this was the natural next step for me at the time. What are some of your favorite places to travel for vintage finds? Paris is number one in terms of classic cities that I like to go to in order to be inspired by fashion, as well as the food and the wine. I love South America as well. Rio [de Janeiro] is one of my favorite cities, and Buenos Aires has a great 28

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fashion sense, mainly in the sense of inspiration. I love the colors and the vibe -- and the wine and food are great there as well. Marrakech is great, and Fez was really exciting, too. Where did you come up with the idea for the Styleliner? I launched the Styleliner at the height of the recession seeing an opportunity to bring fashion to the customer just as food trucks were bringing food. I had no intention at the time of opening a brick and mortar store. I was able to grow the truck business quickly with a lot of hard work (some tears), but when I

became pregnant with Nell, I knew the nomad lifestyle would have to change. A few months before I gave birth I found the perfect spot in Sag Harbor on Madison Street. It was an old artist’s studio and the layout was just perfect for what I was looking for. Since then I have moved to a larger storefront and also just closed out my second summer shop in Nantucket and a summer-long pop up in LA.

Do you have any trunk shows coming up? We have trunk shows coming up in Bedford, NY, Greenwich, CT, and a TX tour in Dallas, Fort Worth, and

Being in the Hamptons, of course spending time at the beach is one of my favorite things to do. Gibson Beach is my go-to. I’d stop at Serene Green on the way, a farm stand with everything from fresh berries to seafood, and on a perfect day I’d of course go shopping. There are a unique variety of stores like Black Swan Antiques for fabulous antique furniture and Collette Consignment, the ultimate consignment treasure box. As far as food, depends on what I’m in the mood for. For sushi, I’d head to Sen in Sag Harbor and for Italian -- Tutto il Giorno. To be honest though, we also love to just pack up dinner and eat it on the beach. At the end of a perfect day I’d be at Buddha Berry, eating yummy frozen-yogurt and assorted toppings. What’s next for Joey Wölffer? My second daughter is due in December so planning on spending the holidays with my family. Then gearing up again to continue to expand my own line and a few very exciting projects coming out this summer!

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Spooktacular Haunted House Photos by Nicole Teitler

Hurricane Hoedown

The Spooktacular Haunted House at Southampton Arts Center provided a horrifying, bloodcurdling, and entertaining experience. Created by Oscar Gonzalez, the attraction had seven rooms of terror featuring monsters under the bed, scary clowns, an evil butcher, zombies, a forest of skeletons, and more.

Mandala Yoga Center for Healing Arts hosted a Hurricane Hoedown on Friday night at Scoville Hall in Amagansett. The event benefitted those affected by the recent Caribbean hurricanes on the small island of Dominica. The family-oriented event featured dancing and had a live caller, Chart Guthrie, as well as musicians from Dance All Night.

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On Friday night the American Legion in Amagansett presented ghoulish freaky fun. Guests enjoyed spooky live music by Wiggle Boy, costume contests, ghastly raffles, frightening hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres, and lots more. Proceeds from the party were donated to the veteran-based program, Paws and Stripes.

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Guild Hall in East Hampton is hosting classes for young actors and artists beginning this week. Starting Monday and running through December 11, young actors aged eight to 14 can learn to project their voices, work with other students in an encouraging environment, and have some super fun performing songs together accompanied on piano.

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There will be a workshop performance on the last day of class for parents of students. The class is led by Amanda Borsack Jones, an East Hampton native, whose musical direction credits include Into The Woods, A Chorus Line, Anything Goes, South Pacific, Damn Yankees, and many more. It’s $225 for the six-week class, and there’s a sibling discount available of 10 percent off each additional sibling registered. To register call Jennifer at 631-3244051 or email jennifer@guildhall. org.

On Tuesday from 4 to 5 PM, Jeremy Dennis will be conducting a workshop on digital photography for the Guild Hall Teen Arts Council and their peers. Teens are welcome to sign up for free, reservations are required at www. Guild Hall.org or https://give. guildhall.org/EducationFreeEvents.

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The popular wintertime community soup dinners are back. Sponsored by the East Hampton Clericus, the dinner will be held at Most Holy Trinity Parish Hall on Buell Lane in East Hampton on November 8 from 5 to 7 PM. Everybody’s invited to get their soup slurp on gratis.

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Live from the Southampton Arts Center, it’s World Music Collective. This Saturday, the Jam Session presents the next concert in its world-class musical series for the year. Based on jazz improvisations, the Jam Session continues in its mission to promote a creative style of music and culture in a global community. With improv performances inspired by jam sessions in New York City, the group affirms the best music is played with a live audience that engages.

Ebrima Jassey on balafon, and kora [a West African harp] and vocalist Salieu Suso will entertain guests to the beat of funk and groove, a collaboration that began back in 2014. Suso, a Gambia native with a family history in the area of nearly 1000 years, began musical training at eight years old by his father, also

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Gallery Walk

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Motion by Adam Baranello in the show “Moments In Motion.”

Deadline for submissions is Thursday at noon. Email to jessica@indyeastend. com.

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“Starbridges,” an exhibition of over 20 sculptures by artist Robert Schwarz, is open at the Amagansett Library through November 28. An opening reception will be held on Saturday from 5 to 7 PM. Schwarz’s constructions are mandalas, balanced designs that represent the search for completeness. Noted art historian, lecturer, and author Olivier Bernier will introduce Schwarz at the opening and give a talk about his work.

Hampton Photo Arts presents its annual art show, taking place at Ashawagh Hall in Springs this weekend. The theme of the show is “Moments in Motion.” The show will open with a reception on Saturday from 6 to 10 PM. Artists include Miles Partington, Scott Bluedorn, Adam Baranello, Erick Segura, Franki Mancinelli, Matthew Brophy, Gary Chiappa, Pamela Collins, Lisa Federici, Scott Gibbons, Alberto Blanquel, Sam de Poto, Burt Van Deusen, Dana Casale, Gail Baranello, Joe Denny, and Benjamin McHugh. There will also be musical guest Bonactronics. Life’s Stages The Artist Study in Southampton presents the upcoming exhibit “Life’s Stages: A Collaboration,” featuring painter Karen Kaapcke and pianist Alan Moverman. This unique pairing will have a full weekend of events. There will be an artists’ talk on Saturday from 3 to

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Quiet Places “Quiet Places of the North Fork” by Diane Alec Smith will be on display at the Suffolk County Historical Society Museum in Riverhead. An opening reception will be held on Saturday at 1 PM. Smith, a renowned local artist from Cutchogue, will unveil an entirely new collection of paintings of North Fork scenes. The exhibit will run through December 22 in the Gish Gallery.

Opus 111 (Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 32, in C minor, Opus 111, 1822), by Karen Kaapcke will be on display at The Artist Study.

ONGOING Sue Heatley Drawing Room in East Hampton presents dynamic new paintings by Sue Heatley. Heatley’s exploration of the physicality of different mediums has been central to her 30-year studio practice, which has encompassed printmaking, ceramics, and painting. The show will run through November 26. Sherri Wolfgang The William Ris Gallery in Jamesport presents “Sherri Wolfgang: Nick.e.lo.de.on,” which showcases the complete series of life-size, figurative works that explore youth, dance, strength, and the male form. The exhibition will be on view through November.

Jewish Life in Sag Harbor presents “Visions of the Abstract - The Jerusalem Series” by artist Haim Mizrahi. The Jerusalem Series is a body of abstract artwork created by the East Hampton artist during an extended stay in Jerusalem. The work was inspired by the city’s ancient and modern contrasting forces and are harmonized in a contemporary form in the artist’s work. The show will be on display through December 5.

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The 20th annual October Ball was held on Saturday night at the New York Public Library. The theme of the black-tie event was “An Evening in Wonderland.” Over 800 young professionals stepped through the looking glass wearing hats and fascinators to fit this year’s theme. Guests enjoyed a live band, a

DJ, an auction, food stations, and an open bar which featured drinks from Hamptons-based beverage companies like Simple Vodka, Montauk Hard Label, and Montauk Brewing Company. The event was held to benefit Catholic Big Sisters & Big Brothers, a foundation -- started in 1902 – that addresses the

challenges facing youth living in New York City’s low-income neighborhoods. It provides one-toone community-based mentoring services and supports family counseling and learning programs. For every $1000 raised at the event, a one-to-one match is supported for a year. The program leads to participants achieving their full

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East End Calendar by Kitty Merrill Each week we’ll highlight local community events and library offerings presented by area institutions and organizations. It’s on you to send ‘em in, kids. Deadline for submissions is Thursday at noon. Email news@indyeastend.com.

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WEDNESDAY 11•1•17 • Learn the basics of Snapchat, from downloading the app, to sharing pictures and videos, and connecting with friends at the East Hampton Library from 3 to 4 PM. Register at the adult reference desk, or call 631-324-0222 ext. 3. FRiday 11•3•17 • There’s a health fair offering free clinical breast exam, pap smear, and mammogram from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Most Holy Trinity Church (57 Buell Lane, East Hampton). Must be over 40. No registration necessary. SATURDAY 11•4•17 • Joe Giunta, expert birder and delightful walk leader, leads an excursion to Hither Hills State Park in Montauk, the perfect location to observe songbirds during their late fall migration at 8 AM. The South Fork Natural History Museum is the sponsor. There’s limited enrollment, so call to register and for admission and location information. 631-5379735. TUESDAY 11•7•17 • Join Kathryn Hunt, from Fashion Geek for Hire at the East Hampton Library as she discusses the importance of a good resume in landing a job. Understand the role of a resume in the job search process. Develop an effective employment portfolio including resume, letters and references. Participants can bring their resumes and employment ads of

interest. 6 PM. To register call 631-324-0222 ext. 3

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• The Rogers Memorial Library will offer a jam session for local musicians from 7 to 8:30 PM. Participants may bring their instruments. A Steinway piano and microphones are available. For details, call Evan Gottschalk at 631283-0774 ext. 509. SATURDAY 11•4•17 • Harry Mikkelson will lead a session of Dungeons and Dragons from 2 to 4 PM in the Rogers Memorial Library’s Cooper Hall. Dice and character sheets will be provided. The game is for young adults ages 17 to 35 and is beginnerfriendly. Register at www.myrml.org or call 631-283-0774 ext. 523.

• The Horticulture Alliance of the Hamptons hosts a round table program moderated by Pamela Harwood at 10 AM. Do you wish that you had more butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators in your garden? Learn the best plants to attract them, including deer resistant, partial shade tolerant, and native plants. Also discussed, plants that put on a great display in late fall and early winter. Who doesn’t wish in November and December that their garden had more of a show? Location: HAH Library ground floor of the Bridgehampton Community House/School Street side of building. • Join Raymond Dowd, an attorney specializing in copyright litigation and Nazi art looting, for this presentation about art looting during World War II and how sales of stolen works bankrolled large parts of the Nazi war machine. You will also learn about laws passed in the wake of the looting to return stolen art to its rightful owners, and

the extent to which those laws have been successful via the exploration of past and ongoing cases. It all goes down at the Hampton Bays Library at 1 PM. • The Westhampton Free Library will host author Chuck Mansfield at 3 PM. Mansfield is the author of No Kids, No Money and a Chevy: A Politically Incorrect Memoir. His writings on banking, finance, and other topics have been published in various books and periodicals, including the Wall Street Journal. His latest book, Bits and Pieces: Stories to Soothe the Soul or Raise the Hackles, is a collection of articles, essays, and letters that have resonated with the author. It also includes some of his own pieces. To register, call 631-2883335 or sign-up online at www. westhamptonlibrary.net.

• Explore the entire peninsula of Jessup’s Neck with its exceptionally diverse habitats (including bay beach, brackish and freshwater ponds, kettle holes, salt marshes, and maritime oak/red cedar forests) during a five-plus mile hike at the Elizabeth Morton Wildlife Refuge, beginning at 10 AM. Bring water and a snack, and wear warm, windproof clothing. A small parking fee is charged. Meet at 2595 Noyac Road, Sag Harbor. Leaders: Carol Andrews (631-725-3367) and Aggie Cindrich. • Take a full frost moon hike, cosponsored by Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt and the South Fork Natural History Museum) at 7 PM. The frost moon is also known as the full beaver moon. For Native Americans this was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. Join a leisurely paced one-hour hike in Vineyard Field, the field behind SoFo in Bridgehampton, and afterward, for some convivial conversation and refreshments in the moonlight. Meet at the SoFo Museum parking lot, 377 Bridgehampton Turnpike, 200 yards north of the RR tracks. Leader: Dai Dayton, 631-745-0689. For more information, visit www. longpondgreenbelt.org.

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and Joshua Redman in concert at 3 PM. The ensemble will perform a blend of classics and new discoveries, including works by Paquito D’Rivera, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Wolfgang Mozart, Robert Schumann, Harvey Schmidt, Stephen Schwartz, and more. A reception will follow. Register at www.myrml.org or call 631-2830774 ext. 523. MONDAY 11•6•17 • Andrea Rodriguez will be at the Rogers Memorial Library at 5:30 PM to talk about Medicare choices, including eligibility, coverage options, when to enroll, procedures to follow, and available resources. The basics of Medicare: Original Medicare (Parts A and B); Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C); and Prescription Drug Plans (Part D) will also be discussed. Also Monday, Ulysses Tapley will begin a six-week series for adults on the fundamentals of chess from 6 to 7:30 PM. The fee is $25. Register for either program at www.myrml.org or call 631-283-0774 ext. 523. WEDNESDAY 11•8•17 • Author and columnist Phil Keith, who served with distinction in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart, will be at the Rogers Memorial Library at noon. He will discuss his latest novel, Settling Up: A Novel of Vietnam and One Man’s Quest to Make Things Right. Bring lunch; cider and cookies will be served. Register at www.myrml.org or call 631-283-0774 ext. 523.

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SUNDAY 11•5•17 • The Friends of the Rogers Memorial Library will present the Cross Island trio with Suzanne Mueller, Elinor Abrams Zayas,

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Entertainment Guide Compiled by Bridget LeRoy All singing, all dancing? Readings, stagings, and slams? We can’t print it if we don’t know about it. Send your entertainment events to bridget@ indyeastend.com by Thursday at noon. Music Stephen Talkhouse Tomorrow night, the Talkhouse hosts a benefit concert for those affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. The show starts at 8 PM. Friday it’s music by the Nancy Atlas Project at 8 PM, followed by the Spaghetti Westerners at 10. Second Shift takes the stage at 8 on Saturday, with the Realm afterward at 10 PM. Visit www.stephentalkhouse.com or call 631-267-3117 to purchase tickets or for more info. Karaoke at Springs Tavern The Springs Tavern at 15 Fort Pond Boulevard has announced that the Diva Karaoke will host karaoke night every Saturday night beginning at 10 PM. No cover, just bring your best singing voice! The Springs Tavern currently serves dinner seven days from 4 to 10 p.m. The bar is open seven days a week from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. For further information call The Springs Tavern at (631) 527-7800. Smokin’ Hot Tunes Townline BBQ continues live music every Friday from 6 to 9 PM. Townline BBQ is located at 3593 Townline Road in Sagaponack. For more information, call 631-537-2271 or visit www. townlinebbq.com. osborne DOES DYLAN at suffolk theater A bluesy-rocky favorite, Joan Osborne -- “(What if God was) One of Us” -- is back in an acoustic duo with Keith Cotton, performing the tunes of the great Bob Dylan 38

at the Suffolk Theater in Riverhead this Saturday at 8 PM. Tickets range from $49 to $69. See the article elsewhere in this week’s issue.

Ticket options include row seating and cabaret seating. Doors, bar, and restaurant open at 6:30 PM. Visit www.SuffolkTheater.com for more information and tickets. Jam session at SAC LIVE from Southampton Arts Center, presented with the Jam Session, offers up smooth music this Saturday with the World Music Collective at 7 PM. Salieu Suso, Stan Wright, Dan Lauter, and Claes Brondal are the musicians performing, with featured guests Yacouba Sissoko and Natu Camara. Doors open at 6:30 PM for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres compliments of Union Cantina. See the article elsewhere in this week’s Indy. Tickets are $15. For more information, visit www. southamptonartscenter.org. Jazz and burgers Have some hipness with your dinner during the Jam Session at Bay Burger in Sag Harbor, tomorrow and every Thursday from 7 to 9 PM. The Jam Session has attracted musicians from all over the TriState area and beyond, featured local and international special guests and providing hot jazz during cool nights. This is an ongoing jazz concert series open to the public. Recorded live-to-tape for NPR station WPPB 88.3FM by George Howard of Plus Nine Productions. This week the special guest is baritone sax player Claire Daly. For more information, check out www.thejamsession.org.

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theater clever little lies Clever Little Lies -- an adult comedy by Joe DiPietro about love and marriage, in and outside the bonds of matrimony -- is the first play of the Hampton Theatre Company’s 2017-2018 season, running through November 12. See the review elsewhere in this issue of The Independent. Sensing from her husband that something is wrong in their son’s marriage, Alice invites the young couple over for a cocktails-andcheesecake interrogation. As one set of lies threatens to unravel a relationship in this comedy and drama about falsehoods and infidelity, Alice offers an object lesson by spinning a new web of fanciful deceit about her own marriage. Or is she telling the truth?

Clever Little Lies runs with shows on Thursdays and Fridays at 7, Saturdays at 8, and Sundays at 2:30 PM, with an additional matinee on November 11. HTC and the Quogue Club at the Hallock House are offering a lunch and theater package for the additional matinee, scheduled for this production on Saturday, November 11, at 2:30 PM.

For tickets and more information, visit www.hamptontheatre.org. Love in the air Center Stage at the Southampton Cultural Center offers up a production of Boeing Boeing, a sexy, funny romp set in the 1960s.

The play runs through Sunday with shows on Thursday and Friday at 7 PM, Saturdays at 8, and Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM. Tickets are

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$25, $15 for students. There are also dinner theater packages available with the Plaza Café. Tickets can be purchased online at www.scc-arts.org. Romeo and Juliet Auditions “A rose by any other name. . .” Students and adults are invited to audition for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet at the John Drew Theater at Guild Hall on Friday from 6 to 9 PM and Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM. Directed by Josh Gladstone, performances will run March 14 to 25, 2018. Rehearsals will be held evenings and weekends in January, February, and March. Student roles include Romeo, Juliet, Benvolio, Mercutio, Tybalt, Paris, Balthasar, Peter, Prince Escalus, Apothecary. A modest stipend will be offered. To schedule an audition, please email or call Jennifer at 631-324 4051 or jennifer@guildhall.org.

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reservation (offer good only prior to curtain). The John Drew Theater in the Dina Merrill Pavilion at Guild Hall, visit www.GuildHall.org to learn more.

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historic crimes of li Tomorrow night, the Suffolk County Historical Society at 300 West Main Street in Riverhead plays host to Kerriann Flanagan Brosky and her new book Historic Crimes of Long Island, with the next event in the “Book & Bottle” series. In her new book, award-winning author and historian Brosky uncovers some of the ghastliest historical crimes committed on Long Island -- from the tarring, feathering, and murder of Charles Kelsey in 1872, to the East Hampton witch trial of 1657, to the kidnapping of Alice Parson in 1937.

Members free, non-members $5. The 6 PM event includes book sale and signing, wine and cheese, and admission to current exhibits.

Sides will be available, but a one- to two-minute classical monologue is also encouraged.

RSVP required, call 631-7272881 ext. 100 or visit www. suffolkcountyhistoricalsociety.org.

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JDT Lab continues this Tuesday at 7:30 PM with Ancient History by David Ives, a one-night staged reading with Stephanie Linas and Daniel Schwait.

Pamela Topham, profiled elsewhere in this issue, will offer a Guild Hall gallery talk on Saturday at 3 PM.

Jack and Ruth, a seemingly perfect match, are suddenly faced with the question of marriage. In this smart and spirited play, serious differences, previously swept under the rug, are now forced into the light. She is culturally Jewish; he is a lapsed Catholic who scorns organized religion. She enjoys the finer things in life while he is happy to live with little means. She wants to get married and have a family. He has been married before and vows never to do so again. They make their cases with razor sharp wit and poignant pleas, but is staying together the right thing to do? The event is free but reservations are strongly encouraged.

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Topham weaves on a high warp tapestry loom using wool, silk, and linen in varied textures and hues to form the foreground, while fine gradations of wool and silk capture the interplay of the ever-changing relationships of earth, sea, and sky in the distance. Her work is currently on view at Guild Hall. Free, reservations are strongly encouraged at www.guildhall.org. writers speak Stony Brook Southampton continues its Writers Speak Wednesdays on November 8 with poets Michelle Whittaker and Kimiko Hahn. Hahn is the author of nine collections of poetry, most recently Brain Fever. Whittaker received an MFA in writing and literature from Stony Brook Southampton and was awarded a Jody Donohue poetry prize, Cave Canem fellowship

for African American poetry, and Pushcart special mention. Her new collection, Surge, was released in July 2017 by Great Weather for Media. Reception is at 6:30 pm. Readings begin at 7 pm.

Writers Speak Wednesdays programs are free and open to the public. All programs are held in the Radio Lounge on the second floor of Chancellors Hall at Stony Brook Southampton, 239 Montauk Highway, Southampton. For more information, call 631-632- 5030 or visit www. stonybrook.edu/mfa. On Facebook, visit Writers Speak Wednesdays; to follow on Twitter @WritersSpeakWed. The Gourmand’s Way Join food and restaurant critic Laura Donnelly at BookHampton on Saturday at 5 PM for a discussion with Justin Spring about his latest book, The Gourmand’s Way, a biography of six writers on food and wine whose lives and careers intersected in mid-20th-century France. Spring tells the story of AJ Liebling, Alice B. Toklas, MFK Fisher, Julia Child, Alexis Lichine, and Richard Olney, having the time of their lives in the City of Light during this period after World War II, and, in doing so, transforming the way Americans talk and think about food -- and the way they eat. The event is free but registration is suggested. Visit www. bookhampton.com for more information. Selman at Library

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Water Mill on Friday at 6 PM, when Allan Wexler discusses his unique work that fuses sculpture, photography, painting, drawing, and architecture, followed by a book signing of Absurd Thinking: Between Art and Design. Absurd Thinking, recently published by Lars Mueller, is the first comprehensive monograph on the artist, illustrating a cross section of his multi-scale, multi-media work through his writings, narratives, and reflections. The publication documents more than 200 projects, which mediate the gap between fine and applied art.

The event is free for members, $12 for non-members, and includes museum admission. Space is limited; advanced registration is suggested. Visit www.parrishart.org to find out more.

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CONTRA DANCE On Saturday at 8 PM, adults and kids of all ages are invited to “bow to the left, bow to the right” at a traditional New England Contra (Country) Dance at the Water Mill Community House. All dances taught by the caller Bob Isaacs with live music by Dune Grass. Introductory lesson 7:45 PM, no partner necessary, beginners welcome.

Admission is $15 adults, $7.50 students, children up to 16 free with adult. Please wear soft-soled shoes to protect the floors. Sponsored by the Long Island Traditional Music Association (LITMA). For more information, visit www. LITMA.org.

Actress and author Linda Selman will speak about her research into Edith Wharton’s early story Bunner Sisters, which led her to pen her latest book, The Inadvertent Researcher. Wharton’s Bunner Sisters focused on the working-class women, a strong contrast to her other works. The talk and reading will be held at East Hampton Library from 1 to 3 PM on Saturday. Register at the Adult Reference Desk, call 631324-0222 ext.3 or register at www. eventbrite.com. Absurd Thinking Join the Parrish Art Museum in

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Casino Night For The Cinema

By Nicole Teitler

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of proceeds going toward the Sag Harbor Partnership and restoration of the famed, and tragically lost, Sag Harbor Cinema. Artist and vice president of the Sag Harbor Partnership April Gornik was collecting tickets at the door while handing out faux

gambling money as folks arrived in their blackjack finest. Sag Harbor Partnership is a not-for-profit aimed at preserving and enhancing Sag Harbor’s quality of life. From 6 to 10 PM, tables were bustling with energy in efforts to attain the $8-million mark needed

to save the cinema, which currently hovers above $6.25 million. Passed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails were also served, in addition to an interactively fun photo booth. You can follow more stories from Nicole Teitler on Facebook and Instagram @NikkiOnTheDaily.

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The Painted Canvas will hold two events to benefit the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center at The Shoppes at Eastwind in Wading River. On Saturday from 3:30 to 6 PM adults are invited to “paint & sip” a painting of a great horned owl. The cost is $50. Wines by Nature will be treating the guests to a special wine tasting of Ospreys Dominion wines. The event is also BYOB.

On Saturday, November 11, from noon to 2:15 PM kids and teens are invited to “paint & snack” an image of a little screech owl. The cost is $40. For kids, a snack will be provided. Visit www. thepaintedcanvas.org for more info or to register. Comedy and Charity

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The East Hampton Historical Society presents its 2017 House & Garden Tour, showcasing some of the finest examples of historical and modern architecture in the Hamptons. This year’s tour -consisting of five unique houses -- is scheduled for Saturday,

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and Puerto Rico. The comedic film, My Mexican Shivah will be screened and refreshments with a Latin flavor will be served. There is a minimum $20 entrance donation at the door and Temple Adas Israel will match each dollar collected. Funds will be allocated to the

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If you have a dog at home and are interested in adopting another one, bring your dog with you for a required meet and greet. For more info visit www.arfhamptons.org or call 631-537-0400.

Tickets to the cocktail party are $200 each, which includes entry to the house tour the following day. Tickets to the self-guided 2017 East Hampton House & Garden Tour are $65 in advance and $75 on the day of the tour. To purchase tickets visit www.easthamptonhistory.org or call 631-324-6850.

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Join the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons on Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM for ARF’s Hurricane Rescue Adoption event at PetSmart-Lake Grove, 3050 Middle Country Road in Nesconset. Come meet the latest ARFans rescued from Texas, Florida, and most recently Puerto Rico after the devastating hurricanes. Meet these survivors who are now looking for a loving home in New York. Free admission for the whole family, adoption fees apply.

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A kick-off cocktail party on Friday, November 24, will welcome this year’s house tour. This annual event, now in its 33rd year, will be held at the historic Maidstone Club. The opening night cocktail party is a fundraising event for the East Hampton Historical Society.

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Chef Michael Rozzi and wine director Michael Cohen of the 1770 House Restaurant & Inn in East Hampton presented a five-course wine dinner themed “Chef, Farmer, and Winemaker” on Thursday at the James Beard House in New York City. The dinner theme paid

homage to the teamwork behind the success of the 1770 House in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Throughout the year culinary masters from across America and the world are invited to present a dining experience at the James Beard House for foundation

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members and the public in a dinner for up to 74 guests. Rozzi’s menu for the dinner showcased catches from the East End waters including Bonac clams and Montauk fluke. He also highlighted East End farms

like Amber Waves, Balsam Farms, Browder’s Birds, Don Barbour’s Farm, Feisty Acres, Mecox Bay Dairy, and the Milk Pail. Four of the main courses were paired with wine from the Kontokosta Winery in Greenport.

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Guest Worthy Recipe: Chef David Tanis

By Zachary Weiss Who: Chef David Tanis, author of the new cookbook David Tanis Market Cooking: Recipes and Revelations, Ingredient by Ingredient INSTAGRAM: @DavidTanis CHEF TANIS’S GUEST WORTHY RECIPE: Seared Cauliflower with Anchovy, Lemon, & Capers WHY? “Cauliflower is a great cool-weather vegetable -- there are big beautiful heads of cauliflower at farmers markets right now. With its lightly-cabbage-y, but mostly neutral flavor, cauliflower takes well to aggressive seasoning. Pan-searing it accentuates the vegetable’s sweetness, along with a hit of tart lemon and the tang of capers and anchovy. This dish is perfect for company, since it can be prepared entirely in advance and tastes good either hot or at room temperature. And even people who don’t like cauliflower have seconds.”

oil in a small saucepan. Add three or four chopped anchovy filets and cook slowly over medium heat until the anchovies have dissolved. Add a pinch of crushed red pepper and two or more minced garlic cloves. Turn off the heat and stir in some grated lemon zest and chopped capers. Set aside. (The sauce is also good with boiled or steamed cauliflower florets.)

For the cauliflower: Halve and core a cauliflower and cut into small 1/2-inch thick slices. (Save the little crumbly bits for another time.) Put two large cast-iron skillets over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil per pan. Slip the slices carefully in the pans in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper and let them brown on the first side, four to five minutes. Carefully turn them over and cook for about two minutes more, until tender but still firm. Don’t crowd the slices or they won’t crisp well.

Transfer to a platter, spoon the anchovy sauce over the cauliflower, and sprinkle with roughly chopped at-leaf parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

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3/4 c olive oil (1/2 c for the sauce and 4 Tbsps to cook the cauliflower) 3 to 4 anchovy filets, chopped A pinch crushed red pepper 1 lemon to zest

2 garlic cloves, minced

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Tipsy Tastes: Life Is Better LiV’d

By Nicole Teitler

Amid the miles of famed North Fork Wine Country resides a different kind of alcohol batching -- Long Island Spirits, an original craft distillery. Visit the restored barn in Baiting Hollow, which celebrated a decade of operation last January, and step onto the balcony that overlooks 5000 acres of potato farms deeply rooted in its culture. The operation has a long, spirited history.

In 1908, Henry and John Columbus emigrated from Poland and constructed the barn that still stands today. During the Prohibition Era, it’s rumored the barn’s cupolas held lanterns signifying clearance for rumrunners to smuggle their libations. The Columbus family farmed potatoes up until 1943, when the Wanat family purchased the property. The Wanats lived next door, in what is today known as Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyards,

and continued the potato farming tradition through 1968, when it was sold to Joseph Piccone Sr. During the Piccone era through 2001 the property was leased to the local farming community. Unused, the barn deteriorated. When deciding between tearing down the barn in its entirety or beginning a full resoration, Joseph Piccone Jr. chose to revitalize the historic bones. Opened in 2007, the barn retains much of the original character and serves as the headquarters to the spirits craft distillery.

Downstairs listen to live music on the outdoor terrace prior to heading up the stairs to the main level of the distillery. To the right, look down at where the magic starts and to the left meet the friendly bartender serving up the latest, or classic, creation. Long Island Spirits has several well-known bottles of gin, whisky,

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and vodka, the ultimate triple threat. The liquors are distilled three times through twin, 650-litre, costum-made copper pot stills and uses water sourced from an aquifer below the Pine Barrens Forest Preserve. Long Island Spirits’s Pine Barrens label serves up a barrel reserve botanical dry gin, cherrywood smoked malt, and American single malt whisky. The Deepwells label boasts a botanical dry gin and the Rough Rider pours a Happy Warrior cask strength bourbon, Bull Moose three-barrel rye whisky, the Big Stick winter rye, and straight bourbon whisky. Of course, the LiV vodka comes in the original, standard, ristretto espresso vodka, and fresh fruit-infused sorbettas in lemon, lime, orange, raspberry, and strawberry flavors.

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everything? Make yourself a pumpkin spice latte with ristretto espresso vodka, pumpkin pie sorbetta, simple syrup, half and half, and garnish with some whipped cream and cinnamon. For those with craving the best of both fall flavors, try the Pumpkin Pie Martini with vodka, pumpkin pie sorbetta, apple cider, and shake it well -- serve with a sugar rim. Another take is the Holiday Spice Cocktail which calls for vodka, pumpkin sorbetta, apple cider, ginger beer, and is garnished with crush ginger snap rim or a cinnamon stick. LI Spirits has a list of cocktails to concoct at home right on their website at www.lispirits.com. You can follow more stories from Nicole Teitler on Facebook and Instagram @Nikki On The Daily.

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by Jessica Mackin-Cipro Deadline for submissions is Thursday at noon. Email to jessica@indyeastend. com. Artists & Writers Night Almond in Bridgehampton has announced the next “Artists & Writers Night” of the season will be held on Tuesday at 7 PM. The theme for the evening will be Little Edie’s birthday celebration hosted by artist Mary Ellen Bartley. Bartley will be discussing her new series “Read Grey Gardens” on the occasion of Little Edie’s 100th birthday. The evening will feature a familystyle three-course menu created by executive chef Jason Weiner. The cost is $45, which includes a glass of local wine or craft beer and gratuity, tax is not included. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the restaurant directly at 631-5375665. Townline BBQ Townline BBQ in Sagaponack has announced they will now offer a Piglets Menu for kids only. Kids may choose from their choice of a hamburger, cheeseburger, hot dog, grilled cheese, or fried mac and cheese, complete with a side of fries or seasonal veggies for $8. The menu will be offered during regular business hours. For more information call Townline BBQ at 631-537-2271 or go to www.townlinebbq.com.

will launch “Kids Make Your Own Pizza” night. Kids five to 12 years old can work with the pizza chef to create their own pizzas from 5:30 to 6:30 PM every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday for $10 each.Reservations are required. Call the restaurant at 631-324-3550 to reserve a spot. Wine Wednesday The Springs Tavern has announced they will now offer half-priced bottles of wine every Wednesday from 4 to 9:30 PM with the purchase of a dinner entrée. A selection of entrée items includes a pan-roasted half-chicken, grilled salmon filet, and crispy chicken. The Springs Tavern serves dinner seven days from 4 to 10 PM. The bar is open seven days a week from 3 PM to 2 AM. Dinner And A Movie Rowdy Hall in East Hampton presents the return of its dinner and a movie promotion. The specials include a Rowdy burger or a turkey burger and a movie voucher on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for $22. On Thursday enjoy a choice of a Rowdy burger, turkey burger, fish & chips, meatloaf, or mussels and a movie voucher for $22. The restaurant also offers drink and dessert specials. For further information call Rowdy Hall at 631-324-8555.

Where To Wine by Kitty Merrill Clovis Point Vineyard and Winery Friday is Patio Night with Southold Slim from 6 to 9 PM. On Saturday from noon to 4 PM there’s a book signing and reading with authors Debby Caruso, KR Bono, Krystle J. Bailey, and PL Seawright. Hosted by Clovis Point Vineyard with contributions made by “Two Girls and a Book Obsession,” a book review blog dedicated to reading and reviewing vast amounts of amazing books and authors. Admission is free, but registration in advance is required. Call 631722-4222. www.clovispointwines. com. Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard presents music on Saturday. From 11:30 AM to 6 PM, it’s Craig Rose first, with Ricky Roche from 2 to 6 PM. On Sunday, from 2 to 6 PM, it’s Wild Honey. www. baitinghollowfarmvineyard.com.

Pugliese Vineyards Stop by on Saturday for live music by Steve Archdeacon from 1 to 5 PM. www.pugliesevineyards.com. Martha Clara Vineyards Meet artist Andres Gonzalez on Sunday from 2 to 5 PM. His work is on display in the tasting room. www.marthaclaravineyards.com. Jason’s Vineyard There’s music every weekend this month from 1:30 to 5:30 PM. On Saturday TJ Brown performs, Sunday sees Tom Kopec at the mic. www.jasonsvineyard.com. Bedell Cellars It’s “Taps, Tacos & Telescopes.” Sip under the stars at the tap room at Corey Creek from 5 to 9 PM on Thursday as the vineyard hosts Custer Institute. They’ll bring their telescope equipment to provide stellar views. Stargazing starts at 6:30 PM. www.bedellcellars.com.

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Orange And Ginger-Cured Salmon With Wild Rice Ingredients (serves 4) 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillet

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1 orange juiced and zest removed 2 Tbsp kosher salt

2 Tbsp minced ginger 2 c wild rice

1 white onion diced 1 handful chives

1 handful micro greens 1/2 c dried cranberries 3 Tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 c toasted walnuts

salt and pepper to taste Method For this recipe, it is ideal to cure the salmon overnight or for at least four or five hours. Begin by portioning the fish into six-ounce steaks, then heating the brown sugar, kosher salt, orange juice, ginger, and orange zest over medium heat for about five minutes. Let the liquid sit and cool before pouring it generously over the salmon. Cover in plastic wrap and put in Japanese RestauRant and sushi BaR

the fridge overnight. When you are ready to go the following day start by sautéing the diced white onion in the olive oil until translucent. Add a tablespoon of butter and the rice, then stir until it is coated by the oil and butter.

Add two quarts of water, cover and cook on medium high for about 35 minutes or until the rice is cooked. While the rice cooks remove the salmon from its curing liquid and pat the skin side dry. When you’re ready, heat a large non-stick sauté pan over medium low heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil.

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When the rice is cooked, fork in two tablespoons of butter along with the toasted nuts and the cranberries. Season to your liking and cover to keep warm until the salmon has finished cooking. Plate by simply placing the salmon over a nice portion of the rice and garnish with some chives and micro-greens.

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Independent/Courtesy Hampton Bays School District The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth has nominated nine Hampton Bays Middle School students to participate in its 2017 talent search, which recognizes the academic abilities and success of high-achieving students.

Independent/Courtesy Riverhead Schools As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, students at Phillips Avenue Elementary School participated in a schoolwide celebration last week.

Tuckahoe School On October 18, the National Junior Honor Society members took their annual trip to New York City. They took a group tour of the United Nations New York headquarters to learn how the United Nations addresses issues such as peace and security, human rights, and the millennium development goals. The students then had lunch before heading over to the Broadhurst Theatre to see the Broadway show Anastasia. This year’s National Junior Honor Society members are eighth-graders Hallie Beeker, Carli Cameron, Cara Lynn Caulfield, John Caulfield, Jake Coyago, Ellen Hattrick, Analia Krieg, Caroline Luss, Sophia Marano, Vanessa Martinez Solis, Patrick Matthews, and Isabella Moschetta. Hampton bays School District The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth has nominated nine Hampton Bays Middle School students to participate in its 2017 talent search, which recognizes the academic abilities and success of high-achieving students.

The eighth-grade students were selected based on high scores on their state assessments, as well as the SRI reading comprehension test and SMI math test. They all scored in the 95th percentile.

The Hampton Bays School District extends its congratulations to the following nominees: Sergio Acosta Morales, Kristina Georges, Anthony Gonzalez Molina, David Hall, Ryan Hughes, Isabella Jaramillo Arango, Stephen Sutton, Jaden Willingham, and Nicholas Zbikowski. Riverhead School District As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, students at Phillips Avenue Elementary School participated in a schoolwide celebration last Friday. As part of the event, students learned more about Spanishspeaking countries by taking a “walking tour” of Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Spain, and Venezuela.

The tour featured hallway displays of each country created by several

Independent/Courtesy EHHS Music department The East Hampton High School Jazz Band performed at the first annual East Hampton Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival in Herrick Park on October 21. The band performed six traditional jazz songs that featured a variety of soloists and the group’s sound as a whole. The performance was a huge success as the festival attendees crowded around the stage to support the young local ensemble.

classes, as well as pre-recorded performances. Students were also each given a “passport” that they used to write notes about what they learned during the tour. The cafeteria at Riverhead High School was packed full of parents and students on October 25 as the district kicked off its Parent University series by hosting a family fun night community expo.

During the well-attended, free event, attendees learned more about high school and middle school club offerings from club members. Also represented at the expo were local organizations, including the community library, police agencies, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts. In addition to exploring the extracurricular offerings that students can participate in, the expo featured raffles and craft activities that were led by middle and high

school students.

The Riverhead School District Parent University series aims to connect parents with school and community resources and provide information related to challenges parents may face. Later this year, the district will be offering several workshops and seminars featuring a variety of speakers. Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center The Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center held its second parent outreach meeting sessions of the 2017-18 school year last week. “Observing, Listening, Wondering, and Responding as Parents and Teachers” was presented on Monday night, October 23, in English, and on Tuesday night,

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By Kitty Merrill

As part of World Kindness Week, the Westhampton Free Library is sponsoring a pajama and book donation drive. Community members are asked to donate new pajamas and books to the library between next Tuesday and November 22. The items will all be donated to the nonprofit Pajama

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Accabonac Protection Committee is interested in involving more members of the community in its work to protect the Accabonac watershed. Since 1985, APC has been led by a small steering committee -- but that group is growing smaller and more people who love and appreciate Accabonac are being urged to get involved.

In order to learn how the community views the important issues for Accabonac, the group has created a questionnaire, first presented at a special public meeting on October 3 at Ashawagh Hall in Springs. Anyone who didn’t attend and would like to participate in the survey can request a copy of the questionnaire by emailing accabonacprotection@gmail.com or calling 631-903-9598.

Since its founding, APC has been working for Accabonac Creek, from early support of land acquisitions on properties bordering Accabonac, to helping restore and preserve Louse and Gerard Points, to securing the designation of the

Barbara Hale Refuge as a meadow, to its most recent partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension and East Hampton Town to fund study of nitrogen sources in Accabonac Harbor.

On Sunday, September 10, APC presented all members of the current East Hampton Town Board with its Friend of the Creek Award at its annual party. The board was honored “for recognizing the value of Accabonac, demonstrated through their acquisition of many sensitive parcels around the vreek, support for restoration of Pussy’s Pond Preserve, and the ongoing water-quality study with Cornell Cooperative Extension, plus implementation of a septic rebate program and other CPFfunded water quality projects” -- all issues that APC had actively supported. In accepting the award, Supervisor Larry Cantwell praised the group for its years of effort and accomplishments on behalf of Accabonac. More information can be found on the APC website, www.accabonac. org.

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Lichen Expert At SoFo

By Kitty Merrill

You gotta figure he’s a fungi . . . fun guy . . . get it? On Saturday morning, the South Fork Natural History Museum will host a walk in the woods with lichen expert Dr. James D. Lendemer, assistant curator at the Institute of Systematic Botany at the New York Botanical Garden. This event is co-sponsored by SoFo and CW Arborists, located in Sagaponack. Dr. Lendemer

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New York State intends to sue the Environmental Protection Agency over its failure to protect New Yorkers from out-of-state air pollution, and that’s fine with Assemblyman Fred Thiele.

Thiele announced that he supports Governor Andrew Cuomo and Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s initiative, because the EPA is violating the federal Clean Air Act by failing to curb ground-level ozone (or “smog”) pollution that blows into New York from upwind states. At least one in three New Yorkers breathe air with unhealthy levels of smog pollution, with some analyses placing it as high as two in three New Yorkers (approximately 12.7 million people). The EPA’s own studies demonstrate that pollution from states upwind of New York contributes substantially to the state’s dangerous smog problem. Specifically, New York is asking that EPA require sources in five states -- Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia – to do their fair share to address pollution impacting New York.

The “Good Neighbor” provision of the federal Clean Air Act requires the EPA to step in and adopt plans to reduce interstate smog pollution when the actions of upwind states are not sufficient to ensure that federal smog health standards can be met and sustained in downwind states like New York. The EPA’s obligation under the act to adopt such plans -- known as federal implementation plans or “FIPs” -- reflects the agency’s unique position and authority as a federal agency to ensure that the individual efforts of multiple downwind states will be sufficient, in aggregate, to solve regional air pollution problems, such as smog. On August 12, 2015, the EPA determined that the planned actions of 24 states, including several states upwind of New York (the aforementioned Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia,

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and West Virginia), would not sufficiently and collectively reduce pollution emissions to ensure that federal smog health standards could be met and sustained in New York. The Clean Air Act requires parties to provide the EPA notice of their intention to sue the agency under the act. Accordingly, Attorney General Schneiderman informed EPA administrator Scott Pruitt that unless the agency fulfills its mandatory duty under the Good Neighbor provisions of the act and protects New Yorkers from smog pollution within 60 days, he will sue them to compel Pruitt to fulfill that duty.

New York has some of the strictest air quality regulations in the country and pollutants that cause smog -- such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds -- are well controlled. In fact, New York has among the lowest emissions of NOx and VOCs in the country. Despite New York’s best efforts to combat smog pollution, however, the New York City metropolitan area has struggled for years to meet the federal health standard for smog and -- according to the 2017 America Lung Association report -- it is the ninth most smogpolluted area in the nation.

There are a number of dangerous health impacts associated with elevated levels of smog, including lung tissue damage, and aggravation of existing conditions, such as asthma, bronchitis, heart disease and emphysema, according to the EPA. NOx and VOCs can travel hundreds of miles after they are emitted.

Beetle Emergency Declared

By Kitty Merrill

On Thursday East Hampton Town Supervisor Larry Cantwell declared a local state of emergency for East Hampton Town in an effort to combat and manage an outbreak of Southern Pine Beetle infestations in a section of Northwest Woods. “The threat of tree loss from Pine Beetle infestation of pitch pine forests is great where an outbreak spreads rapidly during certain times of the year. The adult beetle tunnels through the tree underneath the bark killing the tree in two to four months. The Town of East Hampton has declared an emergency given the current outbreak of the Pine Beetle across a significant and growing area of the pitch pine forest in a part of Northwest and the threat to the outbreak spreading further,” stated Supervisor Cantwell.

Currently, the Southern Pine Beetle infestation is present on both public and private properties and it’s estimated over 2000 trees are infested. Private property owners within the area impacted by the Southern Pine Beetle in Northwest Woods may contact the Land Management Department of the Town at 631-324-7420 for further information. The NYSDEC website at www.dec.ny.gov also provides information about the

Southern Pine Beetle and its impact on pine trees.

If a property owner suspects pitch pines located on their property are infested with the Pine Beetle they may contact Land Management to arrange for a site visit to help determine whether the Pine Beetle is present and the extent of any infestation. Land Management, along with NYSDEC, will help identify and mark trees for potential cutting to help stop the spread of the infestation.

Because of the urgent need to keep this infestation from spreading, the town has begun an emergency program to cut infested trees to the ground (the recommended management technique) on public property. In addition, the town will be providing assistance from retained private tree contractors to willing private property owners in the area of the infestation to fell infected trees. This assistance program will provide tree cutting to the ground for infested trees that have a likelihood of spreading infestation to other properties as identified by Land Management. Details on the assistance program can be obtained by contacting the Land Management Department 631324-7420 and scheduling a site visit.

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Independent/Rick Murphy, Courtesy Town & Country (L) D & S Maman purchased this South of the Highway house from an unknown seller for slightly more than $7 million. (R) Royalton, a 12-acre equestrian facility, is on the market.

By Rick Murphy Royalton A Mattituck equestrian facility unique to the East End is on the market. Town & Country has the listing. The main estate at Royalton is a 16,000-square-foot manor house on 12 acres surrounded by a world-class facility that includes two barns, a 3/4 acre indoor arena, grand prix jumper ring, event ring, multiple exercise paddocks, and a hot walker. The manor house boasts a grand double staircase foyer entrance, formal dining area, living room with fireplace, large gourmet kitchen, and a full bar with den area. There is a master bedroom on the first floor as well as in indoor pool. The second floor has six en suite bedrooms. There is a gated entrance that leads to the front door of the manor and the second service entrance leads to the equestrian facility. Lori Macgarva in the East Hampton office has the skinny. State of The Market The major real estate brokerage houses are releasing their third quarter summaries; though the data is technically the same – gleaned from actual Suffolk County deed transfer filings – the companies put different spins on their takes, sometimes making for fascinating reading. Brown Harris Stevens reports sales on the South Fork increased 8.2 percent from the same period in 2016. The average dollar volume per sale, $600,000, was also up 8.2 percent

The average sales price in the Hamptons remained nearly the same as 3Q16, at $1.75 million; the median price rose almost six percent to $899,500.

According to the BHS report, 37.7 percent of sales on the South Fork in 3Q17 were between $500,000 and $1 million.

The North Fork continues to see prices tick up. The latest numbers show a rosy 8.2 percent increase in sales to 176 units while total dollar volume jumped 17.8 percent to $97 million.

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Sales of condos, never an active segment in the Hamptons, continued to rise as more units become available. Sag Harbor, with no fewer than three condo projects, is the driving force. Median sales price increased 7.9 percent to $890,000 in the

Hamptons but the average sales price slipped four percent to $1.68 million. The number of sales held steady at 517 while days on market was 132, down from 142 for the same period in 2016. The listing discount rose almost three points to 11.6 percent, indicating asking prices are too high.

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sales, which I am forced to go to because Karen mistakenly believes laying around the house all day watching ball games is a waste of time.

twist and turn in bed like I do – hey, I fight my demons – the thing will break. So now we have a table we can’t eat on and a bed we can’t sleep in.

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Antiquing 101 There is a loyal cadre of yard salers out here who form a caravan on weekend mornings, all of us driven by the faint hope we will one day find a priceless treasure in the rubble of someone else’s shattered life.

Karen is into antiques. Me? Not so much. This is probably because I know very little about them. Before I met Karen my idea of an “Early American” piece was a cardboard poker table I bought at WT Grant before it became Caldor. When we moved into our house, I suggested the double-height living

room was a perfect place for a fiberglass backboard and basketball rim. But Karen envisioned a house filled with her antique furniture, much of which she acquired at yard sales. Karen has a good eye for this sort of thing – over the years she’s acquired some good stuff, which to my mind means things that creak and have a lot of spider webs. As far as I’m concerned, a Chippendale is a male dancer – not that I’ve ever seen one, though I’ve been asked to be one on several occasions. Therefore I’m not much good at picking winners at yard

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So I tag along, trying to get a grip on this fascination people have with all things junky. Once at an auction I saw a frayed old rug but liked the color. Karen suggested I make a bid, which I did – 10 bucks. Everyone laughed when the thing sold for $1800. I was flabbergasted. It had more stains on it than my favorite shirt. It turns out it was Persian (the rug, not the shirt), a country that doesn’t even exist anymore. Where would you return it if you decided you didn’t like it? It’s too bad the value of people doesn’t increase with age -- I could sell my grandmother for a fortune. I’ll just say she’s Persian. The funny thing about expensive antiques is that they oftentimes aren’t functional.

Karen bought an antique dining room set that looks great, but no one is allowed to sit on the chairs because they’ll collapse, and you can’t put a wine glass on the table because it leaves rings on it. I suggested we get a fake wood table that may be made of cardboard but damn it, it looks like wood, and you can spill anything you want on it, even turpentine.

Once at a yard sale Karen became obsessed with buying a desk, stating it was Beidermeier, obviously from the period directly before Wienerschnitzel and right after Budweiser. “It’s worth $20,000!” she said. “Maybe that’s what it costs new but it’s really old now,” I pointed out. We bought a bed from the Federal period, which sounded like a savings and loan company. It was

It gets worse.

We have pictures of old people in antique frames all over the house. These are ugly people and they wear frills and lace and have pursed lips – and that’s just the men. The women are stern and serious and look suspiciously like my fifthgrade nun, the one that tried to kill me three times.

No wonder I have nightmares. I can’t bear to even look at the people in the pictures but I feel their eyes following me no matter where I go in the house. I’m convinced Karen put them there to spy on me, to make sure I don’t actually sit on any of the chairs or take a nap in the bed when she isn’t home. It’s too bad my grandfather is dead and buried. We could have propped him up in the corner of the living room and told people he was Louis XIV and take bids on him. We have old rugs all around the house, and there are more than a few wine stains on them. Karen insists she didn’t spill anything on them, but how else could they have possibly gotten there? People age poorly. We know this because a significant amount of us die. Furniture, though, becomes more valuable the older it gets. It just doesn’t seem right.

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Does anyone actually support ballot proposal 1? The Independent adds its voice to the throngs of opponents to holding a constitutional convention for the purposes of considering changes to the state’s constitution.

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The notion prompted an at-times hysterical and even paranoid measure of opposition. People were afraid supporters were looking to sneak the proposition onto the ballot and use it to mess with the state’s retirement system (and therefore their pensions). Conspiracy theorists claimed the proposal’s position on the back of the ballot was an effort to get it passed inadvertently. They said that if voters missed it, it would go through. No, no, no, and no.

There’s no great conspiracy behind the move. Failing to vote for the proposal doesn’t count as a yes, and the move isn’t a sudden one.

By law, the question is raised every 20 years. The constitution calls for an automatic referral of the question every two decades. Only seven times since the proposition’s origins in 1777 have voters agreed to convening constitutional conventions and of those, only four led to new constitutions. Should the proposal pass, an ungainly, time-consuming, and costly process would ensue. In 2018, voters would have to elect delegates to the convention from each senate district and statewide. The convention would convene in 2019, with voters deciding on proposed amendments that November, and ratification of the revisions the following year. Stating his opposition to the move earlier this year, Senator John Flanagan reported the 1967 convention cost taxpayers $47 million. Imagine what it would cost us 20 years later. That’s good enough for us to say “it ain’t broke, let’s not fix it.” Concerns And Hopes To the Editor,

In a few days it will be time to pick up those hateful lawn signs. These are one of the unfortunate side shows of election cycles. There are, however, many good things about campaign season. It is a time to take account of our problems and

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Over the past few months I have tried to address water quality deterioration, opioid abuse, housing solutions, jobs, and fairness. Part of addressing these issues is listening to the voter. I have tried to do that,

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too. I have gone door-to-door throughout our town and have logged over 2000 doors knocked or bells rung. This has made me better. For in listening, one appreciates not only the peoples’ concerns, but their hopes. One hope expressed throughout is that in East Hampton we put aside the rancor and polarity of the national debate and come together to solve our local problems. As I have said on more than one occasion, we must be passionate in discussing our problems, but we must be civil and respectful when working toward solutions.

Let not the legacy of campaign 2017 be the ugliness of our lawn signs but cleaner water, real housing solutions, good jobs for our work force, and the elimination of the scourge of opioids. You know where I stand. You know I have listened to you. Please know I will continue to do so. Thank you for welcoming me when I came to your door. As I have said, you made me better for that.

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Candidate for Town Board East Hampton 2017 Stats Not Fact Dear Editor,

Southampton Town Board member Julie Lofstad, who is seeking reelection, is being subjected to increasing pressure to approve a PDD to build a golf course resort in East Quogue known as The Hills. Therefore, it should be noted that the statistics she is being asked to approve are not established fact. For example, it’s impossible to prove that school taxes will increase by 22 percent if The Hills PDD is not approved.

Discovery Land, the developer of The Hills, has promised to purchase and preserve an additional 30 acres to reduce the number of houses the corporation will build. However, that purchase doesn’t reduce overall density. Discovery Land will still build a golf course, a clubhouse, and accessory structures, in addition to a 118-house subdivision. A golf course is not a preserve

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The Boy Scouts are now admitting girls as members. What do you think about it? Jacqueline Gravina-Wohlleb I was a Girl Scout until senior year in high school. I loved it. I had good friends there. But sometimes wished I could join the Boy Scouts. It’s great that girls can do more of the Boy Scout activities. But I wonder if the boys need their own club. Yet, inclusion is great. It’s a complex issue. David Kozatch I was a Cub Scout and a Boy Scout. I see two sides. Organizations should be able to make decisions on membership. It’s easier to manage camping trips and some activities if it’s all boys. But if girls want to join, discrimination isn’t good, especially in small towns that don’t have a Girl Scout troop.

Will Garbowski It’s awesome. Why not? Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts. Why can’t they do the activities together? It brings everyone more together so they can understand each other’s problems and work on things together like anti-bullying.

Shannon Wethy I was a Girl Scout and this promotes equality. They both do the same things. Working towards better lives. Making sure their lives don’t go in less meaningful or even harmful directions. Their bee garden in honor of Matthew Lester is a wonderful example of what can be done.

nor is it open space. It’s part of a business operation that Discovery Land admits will be used yearround. Quite simply, The Hills PDD triples density on 600 acres and that tripling will dramatically increase pollution in the areas surrounding The Hills regardless of how Discovery Land spins the alleged benefits of its PDD.

In December, 2016, in a letter to The Independent, I wrote, “(Wayne) Bruyn (lawyer for The Hills) has been involved in (three horse farm) PDDs in East Quogue. Mr. Bruyn’s involvement is perfectly legal, but it would be foolish to underestimate his knowledge of the loopholes afforded by these zoning vehicles.” Most people are probably unaware that Southampton Highway Superintendent Alex Gregor, who is also seeking re-election, worked on a west-of-the-canal road project with the assistance of at least one consultant for The Hills.

Coincidentally Gregor blocked funding for road repairs to Dune Road, a road that provides access to

west-of-the-canal beaches vital to the economy.

So, it seems odd that Discovery Land would support a highway superintendent who stalled an economically important beach project in close proximity to The Hills golf resort, while repeatedly emphasizing that Discovery Land’s resort will improve the economy.

And it also seems odd that the very knowledgeable Wayne Bruyn recently “forgot” to post notification of the final public hearing for The Hills, thereby postponing the final vote on The Hills until after the election. A cynic would argue the postponement gives Discovery Land the opportunity to campaign against Ms. Loftsad. Whether or not one agrees with Julie Lofstad, she does not have to provide a detailed explanation for her lack of support for The Hills. One sentence will do. Discovery Land’s numbers aren’t solid and the conduct of the corporation is questionable.

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Bradley Stanley Marmon, 91 pharmacies in New York City and Bay Shore before moving to East Hampton with his family in 1954. There he purchased both White’s and its building at 81 Main Street from owner and operator William White. Now White’s Apothecary, it dates back to 1873 and is the oldest business establishment in East Hampton. During his years owning White’s, Mr. Marmon expanded its business to feature leading cosmetic lines from Lauder, Revlon, and other companies.

Pharmacist, fisherman, and longtime owner of White’s Pharmacy in East Hampton, Bradley Stanley Marmon was a boy from the Bronx who became a Bonacker. He died Sunday morning, October 29, from Alzheimer’s in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, just weeks shy of his 92nd birthday. Born November 15, 1925, he was the oldest of four children of John and Thelma Marmorstein. Mr. Marmon grew up in the Bronx and Manhattan’s Washington Heights area. A bright student, he was a member of the third class to graduate from the new Bronx High School of Science in 1943. While there he was selected to work with physicist Harold Urey and other scientists at Columbia University who were developing the uranium fuel for the proposed atomic bomb that was developed by the massive military Manhattan Project. His work on gaseous diffusion, separating two isotopes of uranium, won him an Army commendation.

Brad then served in the Pacific during World War II. A corporal, he was a radio operator for the Army, an interest he would maintain his entire life as an avid ham radio operator. (His call sign was KA1HR and he erected a tall transmission tower by the garage of his house at 68 Mill Hill Lane.) Returning from the war he married Betty Lewis in 1947 and then began classes using the GI Bill at Columbia University’s School of Pharmacy, graduating in 1951 with a B.S. degree. He worked in

He and his wife quickly became active in local civic organizations, serving as co-chairs of the American Cancer Society’s anti-smoking and cancer prevention fundraising campaigns. Mr. Marmon joined the Masons, where he rose to become a 32nd degree member, as well as the VFW. He and his wife also were members of the Jewish Center of the Hamptons. He initially took up golf, becoming one of the first new members of the South Fork Country Club in Amagansett after its reopening in 1959.

But the lure of fishing soon overtook Mr. Marmon’s attraction to golf. Within a few years he started surf casting along the beaches of Montauk and East Hampton. He then got his first boat, the Rx, shortly followed by larger vessels, the Refill and then the Therapy. For many years he fished in the waters of Gardiner Bay, as well as the Atlantic near Montauk Point, often with friends and family. His catches often provided fresh fish not only for the meals of his family and numerous friends but also for local restaurants, including Chez Labatt and Gordon’s. His love of boats and fishing soon sparked his membership in the local chapter of the Power Squadron and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Mr. Marmon rose to leadership positions in both organizations and spent many hours standing watch at the Coast Guard’s Montauk base. He sold the White’s Pharmacy business in 1998, hoping to retire and travel with Mrs. Marmon. But her death later that year forced a change in those plans. He then moved to Bradenton, Florida, an area where he and his wife had vacationed

before.

From then on he golfed, traveled to such destinations as New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Hungary (where some of his ancestors had emigrated from), and enjoyed visits by his children, grandchildren, and great grand-children. He is survived by: his son Stephen Marmon of Pearl River, New York; daughters Nan Marmon Kaftan of Bradenton, Florida, and Elise Marmon of Needham, Massachusetts; grandchildren Matthew Sabel, Zachery Sabel, Elizabeth Marmon, and Annabelle Raymond; and two great-grandchildren, Wesley and Violet Sabel. Predeceased by his brother Lloyd Marmon and sister

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The sessions explored the idea of reflective parenting, or how parents -- and teachers -- who develop the skill and habit of reflection and examination of what is really going on with their children’s behavior and development can better support the growth of children’s social and emotional skills. The presenters included Jacqueline Rambo, the EWECC school psychologist, Arlene Pizzo Notel, EWECC’s program director, and Dr. Julio Gonzalez.

Ms. Pizzo studied the concept of reflective parenting at a Yale University summer institute, and has developed the school’s parent outreach program as well as a social-emotional curricular program to build resilience in children, in coordination with the Devereux Center for Resilient Children, which awarded the center a grant. Dr. Gonzalez is the former dean of the School of Education at the State University of New York at Old Westbury. He teaches in both the exceptional education and childhood education departments and has served as a consultant to international, national, and local organizations and school systems that provide clinical services for children and families. Ms. Rambo received a bachelor

Mona David, he also is survived by his sister Hilary Marmon of Warwick, New York.

Cantor Debra Stein will officiate at services being held at 1 PM Thursday, November 2, at the Shaarey Pardes Accabonac Grove Cemetery, 306 Old Stone Highway in East Hampton. The family will be sitting shiva that afternoon from 2 to 6 PM at the Jewish Center of the Hamptons. Contributions are encouraged to the Jewish Center of the Hamptons, 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton, NY 11937 or to the Alzheimer’s Association National Office, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601. of arts degree in psychology from Bryn Mawr College and a master’s in school psychology from Touro College. Ms. Pizzo Notel was a lead prekindergarten teacher at the Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center (EWECC) for 12 years before taking an administrative role. She studied the concept of “parental reflective functioning” at Yale University’s Mind the Baby summer institute, and used it to establish the parent outreach program at EWECC. Westhampton Beach School District Westhampton Beach High School inducted 11 students into the National Honor Society on October 24.

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attorney, denied the charge.

Last Wednesday Spota’s attorney, Alan Vinegard, said his client denied the charges. Spota, who posted bail, declined to speak with reporters. In a statement, McPartland’s lawyer said his client vehemently denies the charges. “Chris McPartland has always been an honest and dedicated public servant,” Larry Krantz said. McPartland also put up a $500,000 bond. As part of the bail conditions, Spota, 76, and McPartland, 51, are

forbidden from speaking with each other at work unless a third person is present. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone called on Spota to resign immediately. Instead, Spota announced his retirement.

“I will be leaving my post as district attorney at the earliest opportunity after the resolution of normal administrative matters relating to my retirement. The governor will be notified of my decision today. The chief assistant district attorney, Emily Constant, will thereafter assume my duties and responsibilities,” he said via a written statement.

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report outlined a series of deceptions, illegal money transfers, and doctored bond offerings, the disgraced former town supervisor was going to avoid prosecution, though not culpability.

McGintee was forced to resign for “his role” in the debacle on Monday, October 5, 2009. McGintee originally contended he accepted responsibility “for the actions of others,” according to his attorneys. “That’s bullshit,” McPartland said. “McGintee accepted responsibility

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for what he had done. . . There is a written agreement with our office.” In the missive McGintee agreed to “provide ongoing assistance to the DA’s office as the investigation continues.”

At least one source said McGintee, while a police captain, was a liaison to the County DA, worked with Spota, and that the two were friendly. Spota may have intervened on McGintee’s behalf. We could find no credible evidence to support the claim. The sad saga of Hults came to an abrupt end in a Riverhead courtroom June 22, 2010 when the former town budget officer pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud-related charges – two misdemeanors, official misconduct and securities fraud. He walked out a free man. The million-dollar plus investigation had its scapegoat, but the money, almost $30 million, was gone forever.

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Bill A.5523/S.4333, sponsored Senator Ken LaValle and Assemblyman Fred Thiele, was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo last week. The new law provides that, if any future East Hampton Town Board should vote to apply for an FAA airport grant, the voters of East Hampton will have a say in the form of a permissive referendum. A permissive referendum requires that sufficient signatures be gathered to put the matter on the ballot for public vote. According to the Quiet Skies Coalition, FAA grants severely

limit, irrevocably for a period of 20 years, the ability of the Town of East Hampton as owner of its airport to control its own property. QSC called the new law “a step forward in achieving and maintaining local, democratic control over this significant town asset for the benefit of all members of the community.”

Charles A. Ehren, Jr., QSC vicechairman, remarked, “The East End, both North and South Forks, and all areas affected by noise caused by East Hampton Airport owe a great debt of gratitude to Senator LaValle and Assemblyman Thiele for their persistence and hard work on our behalf.”

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Schiavoni is retiring from his longtime job of social studies teacher in the Center Moriches School District. “I come from a long line of people who give back,” he said. One particular concern he would want to address as a board member is tick-borne illnesses. Dombrowski-Fry was born and

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raised in Water Mill, attended local schools, served on the Southampton Village Police force, and earned a master’s degree.

“I feel very lucky with the life I had growing up. I want my son to enjoy what I enjoyed,” she said. Lofstad worked for the Port Authority – her office was in the World Trade Center. She moved to Hampton Bays to be with her husband, a fisherman.

She was in the forefront to get a playground built in Hampton Bays. She was the head of the PTA. She founded the Hampton Bays Mothers Association.

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By Kitty Merrill

Astronomy Jamboree At Custer

Every year the Custer Observatory in Southold hosts a weekend of astronomy lectures, stargazing, and friendship. 2017 marks the 39th year of this weekend for families, those new to astronomy, as well as seasoned stargazers.

Doors open for registration on Friday at 6 PM. Beginning at 7:30 PM, the evening includes a celestial poetry reading by longtime member Bob Farrell and a wine and cheese social. Bring your favorite astronomical poems. At 9 PM, join in the historical tradition of singing “The Astronomer’s Drinking Song,” then from 9:30 PM to 1 AM, the evening will be topped off by observations through Custer’s new Zerochromat telescope and the telescopes brought by participants. (Weather permitting.) All morning and afternoon programs on Saturday will be held at Southold Town Recreation Center. They include vendors, “Creatures of the Night” from the Quogue Wildlife Center, a lecture about “Radio Telescopes”

by Justine Haupt, a planetarium show, and a Custer town hall-style meeting with young individuals who have attended Custer Institute. Afternoon activities include a talk about the recent solar eclipse,

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At 8 PM, keynote speaker Dr. Frederick Walter’s topic is “The Dark Side of the Sun.” Dr. Walter is a professor of astronomy at Stony Brook University. He is actively involved in observational work of the Sun and magnetic activity in solar-like stars. He also does research on galactic novae and exploding White Dwarf stars in cataclysmic variable systems. Following the talk, participants can return to Custer for stargazing. Sunday morning at 10, there will be an astronomical communal breakfast gathering. Exchange

your astronomical interests and a share your August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse experiences. Bring photos, mementos, t-shirts, and any memories of your experiences of the Great American Solar Eclipse. Also, it’s not too early to make plans for the Custer Club membership group trip for the second Great American Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. The jamboree closes out Sunday with solar observing and an outdoor solar system walk.

All outdoor events are weather permitting. Visit Custer’s website for details, www.custerobservatory. org.

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Animal lovers

Head on down to the Shelter Island Public Library for a massive array of events and activities for all ages. Friday night readings, origami holiday ornaments, book clubs, movies, and tons of youth and young adult programs are just some of the events for the coming weeks. For more information, call 631-749-0042 or visit www. shelterislandpubliclibrary.org.

There are always a ton of fun and interactive events happening on the North Fork, here is a list of our favorites. Got news? Email us at news@indyeastend.com. Maggie is an adorable three-yearold Chihuahua. She’s pregnant and has the potential of living a long and healthy life with her pups, but unfortunately, Maggie has heartworm. Maggie is not alone in her struggles and many other animals at the Kent Animal Shelter in Riverhead have similar afflictions. If you would like to help Maggie, or other animals like her, a special fundraiser is being held at Chipotle in Riverhead and will start at 4 PM on Monday. For additional information, visit www. kentanimalshelter.com or call 631727-5731.

Live long and prosper “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but what does it really take to stay healthy? Last week, the Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport held a community forum to answer this question. Stony Brook Medicine physicians covered everything from aging to chronic diseases to healthy diet choices. In other news, the ELIH is also holding a blood drive tomorrow. Walk-ins are welcome and all participants must be a minimum age of 16 years old and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. The blood drive will be held in the conference room from 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM.

A walk in the woods Join the Group for the East End’s Explorations this Saturday for an exciting venture into Downs Farm Preserve in Cutchogue. This Saturday will feature a moonlit naturalist walk from 5:45 to 6:30 PM for families and 6:45 to 7:30 PM for adults. This coming Monday will feature a community bird feeding event at 6 PM. For more information contact Aaron Virgin at 631-765-6450 or email acvirgin@eastendenvironment.org. be our guest The Riverhead Rotary would like to invite you to its annual pancake breakfast with a choice of plain, blueberry, and chocolate chip pancakes served with bacon, sausages, bagels, coffee, and juice. Breakfast starts Sunday at 8 AM in the Polish Hall and the prices are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $8 for children under 12, and children under 3 eat for free. Confessions of a shopaholic Come one, come all to the Peconic Landing Community Center for an exciting showcase of holiday gifts

Independent / Courtesy of Kent Animal Shelter Three-year-old Maggie is a pregnant Chihuahua suffering from heartworm. An upcoming fundraiser is being held for her.

of all sorts. This one-stop shop is supported by more than 30 local businesses and is the ideal location for getting a head start in shopping for loved ones this holiday season. Stop by this Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Molding the future Suffolk Community College is holding an open house this Sunday from 1 to 3 PM and would like to invite all current and potential students, as well as their families. Participants can tour the campus, meet the faculty, explore scholarship opportunities, and learn about student organizations and clubs. Campuses across Suffolk, including the Eastern Campus in Riverhead and the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Center on Main Street in Riverhead will all be open to visitors.

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Off the beaten path Kickoff this November at the Mashomack Preserve with an exciting night time hike through the normally off-limits Major’s Harbor shoreline and forest. The hike will start at 7 PM this Saturday and flashlights are optional. Also, the Mashomack Preserve is holding its monthly Book-in-the-Woods this November and will present When Winter Comes by Nancy Van Laan. GREENPORT FARMERS MARKET The Greenport Farmers Market continues until Thanksgiving, but in a new location – under the water tower on Moore’s Lane. The market is held from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturdays, and features organic fruits and veggies, wine, chicken burgers, local ice cream, freshcaught fish, and so much more.

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Teepees and archery, a communal fire pit and harmonica music – local scouts harkened back to the life of early settlers and their Native American neighbors last weekend during a unique “camporee.” The camporee took place on the grounds of the East Hampton Historical Farm Museum and was attended by both Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops from Montauk, Amagansett, Sag Harbor, Springs, and East Hampton. Prudence Carrabine, founder and overseer of the Farm Museum, was hoping to bring some of the Town’s history to the forefront by having a camporee on the historical Lester family farm, located at the corner of Cedar and North Main streets in East Hampton. The scouts and the scout committees faced many challenges that had to be overcome in order to get town board approval. Some of the challenges included security, campfire safety, parking, traffic control, as well as approval of a bugler for morning reveille.

“This is an important event,” said Carrabine. “The kids don’t know the town’s history. They live here but few know that its history dates back to the 1600s, and some are unaware of its Native American influence. They probably don’t know that Montauk was given its name because of the Montaukett Indian Nation,” said Carrabine. “And,” she continued, “there aren’t very many true Bonacker families left. Our culture is dying.”

Ellen Gerhardi, member of the scout committee, said organizers “wanted this to be a combined camporee so that both the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts could enjoy and learn from the event. We have 110 scouts and 75 adults for supervision in attendance.”

Gerhardi indicated that the activities were all geared around the lifestyles that were predominant during the 1600s. Fishing, tomahawk throws, archery, twoperson sawing, gardening, making of beeswax candles, rope knot instruction, apple coring, and whittling spoons or other utensils

were among some of the activities the scouts enjoyed.

Native American teepees adorned the grounds of the museum’s property and a large central fire pit served as the backdrop for some of the evening’s events. Father Ryan Creamer of Most Holy Trinity conducted services for the 110 scouts and 75 adults. Jiayi He, a world-renowned harmonica virtuoso, entertained the scouts with some of his recital pieces on varying size harmonicas. Though their stay was cut short by the rain, the historic farm saw many happy campers.

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The Pierson Whalers nipped archrival Southold 1-0 Saturday to earn the Suffolk County Class C title and a berth in the NYS tournament. Luis Padilla (10) assisted on the gamewinning goal. Next pages: Alex Wesley uses his head to break up a play; the jubilant Whalers rejoice. Independent/Gordon M. Grant

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Two County Titles For Whalers

Sometimes an entire soccer game can be played with only a handful of scoring opportunities. Sometimes, when two great defensive teams play, you have to play as if your first shot on goalie will be your only one.

Such was the case Saturday when Southold and Pierson, heated rivals, went at each other for the Suffolk County Class C title in East Islip.

Luis Padilla of the Whalers probably didn’t know his best chance of scoring was right in front of him as he squared off for a penalty kick in the 20th minute of the first half.

Jorge Alvarado, positioned in the box, knows a scoring op when he sees one. As the ball flew by him he rose off the ground and expertly directed a header into the side of the net.

And that turned into the County C title and a berth in the big show – the state tournament.

Pierson took a 1-0 lead but plenty of excitement remained in the fray. The two teams battled to a tie two weeks ago and have built up a healthy rivalry over the years. The Settlers did not go easy, pressuring Pierson’s staunch defense repeatedly as time passed and the Whalers took an increasing defensive

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Credit the Pierson goalie, Will Martin, who came up big, particularly in the final minutes.

The victory advanced Pierson (161-1) to the Class C regional final, Saturday, at Diamond in the Pines Park in Coram. The game will begin at 2 PM against an opponent to be determined. Continued On Page 67.

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The winner of the regional final advances to the New York State final four at Middletown High School on November 11. Southold ends its fine season with a 15-2-1 mark. Field Hockey Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell the Pierson Lady Whalers they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t belong. Yes, the team sports a 5-10 mark on the season, the same record Babylon had. But the two Class C teams spent a lot of their time this season fighting higher-enrollment schools. Now, in the postseason, they need only beat their own kind and thus the two teams faced off Saturday with the Suffolk County Class C title on the line. If truth be told the locals dismantled the Lady Tigers with ruthless efficiency. Brooke Esposito scored off a feed from Abby

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Westhampton Looking For Title

By Rick Murphy

And now the real season begins.

The Westhampton Hurricanes continued their historic run Friday night, besting Harborfields to finish the regular season undefeated with a perfect 8-0 mark. The 42-14 thrashing, accomplished on the road, represented goal number one

-- the Division II title.

But there are more important goals on the horizon -- the Suffolk County championship, and the Long Island Class A championship. Naturally, Friday’s victory followed a familiar script: See Dylan Run. That would be the mercurial

tailback Dylan Laube, who has run his way to the very top of the list of Suffolk’s greatest running backs. On this occasion Laube opened the scoring with a 14-yard run and added a 19-yard blast later in the first quarter. Harborfields responded with a touchdown and extra point, but

Laube answered with a 33-yard scamper that gave the Hurricanes a 21-7 lead and followed that up with a 52-yard TD reception late in the second off a pass from Lewis. That was it for this week’s highlight reel for Laube, though not for the Hurricanes. Lewis struck again in the third, nailing Nolan Quinlan with a 33-yard strike. Fullback Liam McIntyre scored in the fourth on a five-yard run.

The Hurricanes earned the top seed in the County Division III playoffs, and will face Rocky Point (2-6) in the playoff opener Friday at home. Kickoff is slated for 6 PM. Laube, by the way, has gained 1883 yards rushing so far this season on only 166 carries, a gaudy 11.34 yards per carry. He has 26 rushing touchdowns thus far.

Laube, a Newsday All-Long Island selection as a junior, scored 40 touchdowns in 2016, including four kick returns, and rushed for 2152 yards as well as gaining more than 200 receiving. Unofficially, only seven Suffolk players have gained more in a single season. Laube scored 23 touchdowns as a sophomore. He has committed to attend New Hampshire University.

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Sherwood in the first stanza to break the ice, then minutes latter Mahlia Hemby found a streaking Autumn Street, who rammed in another goal. Hemby scored on a rebound as the first was drawing to a close and Pierson had a 3-0 lead. The final was 4-0. Street scored again in the second, besting Sophia Levine-Aqunio, the beleaguered Babylon netkeeper who turned away 12 shots. Charlotte Johnson had three saves for the winners.

The Lady Whalers advance to the Long Island Class C championship today at 4:30 PM at Newfield High School in Selden. A victory will send the locals to the regional final at Patchogue/ Medford High School Saturday, November 4, against an opponent to be determined.

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Walk a Shelter Dog Want a workout that makes you feel as good as you look? Walking a shelter dog at the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation has all the endorphin-releasing qualities you need to get your heart pumping. Located right inside Red Creek Park in Hampton Bays, the shelter provides an ideal opportunity to volunteer and get those paws moving. The trees are turning, the humidity disappeared, and the brisk cold is settled in before the snow takes over -- what better time of year to skip the gym and get outside?

The wooden trail runs about a mile but can be cut into shorter paths, with workout stations along the way -- high parallel bars, box jumps, inclined sit-ups, and more. Rather than a treadmill or gym, the variations in terrain challenge your body in a way that a flat surface can’t (therefore burning more calories, which is what we all want, right?). “It’s a great way for you to exercise and it gets a dog out of their kennel. Our trainers can help find you the perfect walking or running buddy,” adoptions director Kate McEntee explained. “Our volunteers are amazing. Our dogs get out on walks more often because of their devotion and

love. A couple of our volunteers like Carol and Margaret visit us almost every day helping our staff during walks, taking dogs out for extra walks, socializing, or just snuggling.”

Walking a shelter pet can require as much, or as little, commitment as you’d like. However, once a routine begins you’ll find it harder to back out of your workout plans with your new pal than you would if you were keeping things solo. They call them “puppy eyes” for a reason. In addition, as a volunteer you’ll learn how to hold a leash the proper way so that dogs don’t pull and create a stiffened arm. Tip: put the leash on your thumb and wrap your grip around. It’ll also benefit your pooch with their own leash skills, aiding in their adoption process.

Outside air has the ability to not only keep you thinking sharper, but create a sense of euphoria and optimism. At SASF the dogs get approximately 2.5 hours of leash time in addition to daily yard time and social hours. Choose from any number of dogs ranging in size, age, and personality. “Dogs are amazing. They give you unconditional love whether it raining, snowing, or sunshiny,

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and will follow your feet and your beat no matter where you go,” said Deborah Whitney, director of training and behavior. “Watching the dogs flourish, achieve, and enjoy what they do, along with grow happier and healthier to fulfill their fullest potential is so rewarding.” If you’re more of a cat person, join in on the enrichment program and playgroups at SASF. Mornings call for Cat Time, where all the felines are released from the “Catios” and can roam free in the building. At the end of it all, play “catch the cat” for an exhausting workout. Join the team today by attending a volunteer orientation. You

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Being right off Sunrise Highway, you can drop in on your way to or from work or any location upisland, for however long you choose. The best part? You’re taking time out of the day to give one of these animals a second chance. Adopt, don’t shop -- or come find your next workout pal. You can follow more stories from Nicole Teitler on Facebook and Instagram @NikkiOnTheDaily.

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Republican Heather Collins is challenging incumbent South Fork Legislator Bridget Fleming for her seat on the county legislature. Collins has run twice against Assemblyman Fred Thiele, and we suspect the Board of Elections

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In Southampton Five seats are up for grabs on the Southampton trustees. Of the eight candidates looking to fill the slots, four are incumbents – Scott Horowitz, Bruce Stafford, Ed Warner, Jr, and Bill Pell. We feel they all have earned a return to the governing body, and support newcomer Gary Glanz (D) in his first bid.

Founder of the popular annual Polar Bear Plunge, Glanz favors creating a master plan for the town’s waterways. Incumbent Republican Horowitz supports a master plan for Mecox Bay and vows to continue to fight to defend access to beaches for all.

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already got a laudable record as an impassioned advocate for the environment, and particularly water quality. Last summer, she was proud to report that most of the homeowners looking to participate in the county’s septic rebate program hail from her district. We’re proud to endorse Fleming in her re-election bid.

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Warner (R ), also an incumbent, echoes his running mate’s call for the Mecox plan, and supports the use of Community Preservation Funds for water quality projects.

A member of the Sag Harbor Village Board and SHFD’s board of wardens, Stafford is seeking his second term and running on the Republican ticket. Public access and keeping waterways navigable are his priorities.

Finally, who doesn’t love Bill Pell? A member of the Independence Party, he’s running for his fifth term. A former marina operator, Pell has owned a commercial fishing vessel, managed a commercial dock, and has experience raising oysters from seed.

Riverhead School Board member, Ron Fisher (D), charter boat captain Donald Law (R), and Surfrider volunteer Ann Welker (D) each offer love of the environment to the community. We encourage them to continue their volunteer efforts and come back for runs in the future. Highway supe Alex Gregor is running against one-time employee Lance Aldrich. Gregor is stubborn, outspoken, and relentless in pursuit of his mission. We like that. Out in the truck during storms, he’s no desk jockey. And we like that, too. We’d love him if he refrained from undertaking projects on the

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