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Alex Esposito, TFR manager Brian Powell, and James Mirras.

Hampton Free Ride: One Million Served But not for long.

By Kitty Merrill

All they wanted to do was get to the beach. Like generations of Bonackers before them, when they were students at East Hampton High School, summer for Alex Esposito and James Mirras meant the beach.

Getting there was the issue.

“We didn’t live in the village and there was no parking at Main Beach,” Mirras recalled. “We wondered why there wasn’t some kind of shuttle.” Mirras hails from Montauk and Esposito is a Springs School grad.

Like lots of EHHS alum (Class of 2005), the pair went off to college, leaving their hometown and its beaches in the rearview.

Over the ensuing years, the transpo problem continued to perplex. The two graduated college with degrees in finance and started jobs in the city.

Still, their dreams had that beachy vibe. It wasn’t long before both were ready to leave their desk jobs.

“We worked 9 to 5 in offices and spent our 5 to 9 trying to devise ways to get out,” Mirras said.

In 2011 they took a chance. With three colorful electric golf carts and a couple of employees, Mirras and Esposito launched The Hampton Free Ride. They cobbled together what vacation time they had from their full-time city jobs and found a way to oversee the first season, taking turns behind the wheel as needed.

You can now find TFR in four states and 11 cities. The original fleet of three shuttles has ballooned to 80 nationally.

It was successful enough to bring the shuttles back for a second season in 2012. That fall, TFR expanded to Southampton.

Ensuing years saw the two local boys make good. Real good.

TFR expanded coast-to-coast, with beach shuttles in Santa Monica, CA, and in New Jersey in Asbury Park.

In 2014, TFR moved into San Diego territory and added routes in Venice, CA and Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Last week the Bonac-born business hit a milestone one million free rides. “It’s exciting,” Esposito said.

“We didn’t even realize it till after it happened. It’s exciting to think that so many people have experienced The Free Ride.”

The pair conceived an innovative advertising campaign to support the business. The shuttles are moving ads for both local and national companies, a source of revenue since adopted by other companies including the Hampton Jitney.

Key to the success of TFR -- aside from the rides being, you know, free -- is the use of its eco-friendly electric vehicles. “There’s a very big difference when you’re not looking at fuel costs,” Mirras pointed out.

And, said Esposito, offering an

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Writing Workshop, John Jermain Library, Sag Harbor

Opiod Lecture, Rogers Library

7:00 PM Jaws HD, Montauk Library

8:00 PM Angry Young Man, Guild Hall, East Hampton

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Trolleys: A Hampton Bays Treat

the county bus stop just west of Canoe Place Road, and the bus stop just east of Squiretown Road are part of the bay run. Next there will be stops at the new Good Ground Park and amphitheater, and the Suffolk County bus stop at Springville Road before the trolley heads back to the railroad station.

Jay Schneiderman’s always been a wheeler dealer. And he never tires of puns. So when he slid into the driver’s seat, the Southampton town supervisor developed a vision for Hampton Bays that included strategizing a way for visitors and residents to get around.

Each run is expected to take 30 minutes. Each leg of each run is expected to take 15 minutes.

Enter Marc Vigliante, the new owner of Hampton Luxury Liner.

He launched his reimagined transpo firm on the East End last weekend.

Beginning June 30 through Sept 4 the shuttle will expand service from weekends to include weekday service every day except Wednesdays.

The two confabbed and came up with the idea of trolleys as, said the elected punster, “a way to get the local economy rolling.”

“We’re very excited about it,” said Vigliante. Kitschy white and gold vehicles boast a style similar to the classic San Francisco trolley car.

“They’re very unique to the area,” he said, pointing out that the shuttles will help ease road congestion and parking woes for people looking to get around Hampton Bays.

If the service this summer goes well, Vigliante said consideration could be given to providing trolleys in other local villages or even connecting “Hampton to Hampton.”

He envisions visitors riding his luxury liner to The Hamptons, then using his trolleys to get around.

“You wouldn’t even need a car out there,” he said.

For this summer, the pilot trolley pulls away from the stop on Railroad Avenue in Hampton Bays with free rides for everyone beginning on June 17. It will run from 10 AM to 6 PM.

A small fare -- $5 per drop-off and $10 for a daily “unlimited rides” ticket -- will be charged beginning

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the weekend of June 24. Fares for seniors and children will be $3 per drop-off and $8 for unlimited rides.

Children under three will ride for free. There is also an unlimited ride seasonal pass available for $100.

Service will originate at the railroad station on the hour between 10 AM and 6 PM, six days a week, with no service on Wednesdays.

After pickup at the station, the trolley will head down Ponquogue Avenue for Ponquogue Beach on its “beach run.” It will make several stops for drop-off and pickup, but can also be flagged down and will stop where it can safely pull over.

On the first leg of the beach run, the trolley will drop off and pick up at the Ponquogue Pavilion.

From the beach, the parking lot at Shinnecock Inlet and the entrance to the Edward J. Warner Sr. Marine Park complete the run.

The second leg of the beach run stops at the Hampton Bays Community Center in downtown

Hampton Bays. From there the “bay run” will begin. It includes stops at the King Kullen parking lot, just west of Canoe Place Road, and travels north up Canal Road with a stop and turnaround

by Meschutt Beach. Stops at Maritime Park on Newtown Road near the Parks Department office,

“The new shuttle service will help support local businesses in Hampton Bays and provide a fun and easy way for residents and tourists to get around without adding to traffic,” said Schneiderman.

Offering the service to residents and tourists alike during peak season when traffic is a torture is only fare, the supervisor might surmise.

How Safe Is Your Water?

The Nature Conservancy of Long Island has launched a new summer awareness campaign, “Depends on Us.” The initiative is centered upon gaining the public’s attention regarding the issue of nitrogen pollution in local waters and how people can help make a difference for future generations.

The campaign is designed to face the issue in a relatable way.

Awareness is the key to preserving water sources and education is the key to the future.

“Water quality problems are happening across Long Island.

And many people aren’t aware that nitrogen pollution from sewage is the single most pressing problem facing our waters,” explained Nancy Kelley, executive director for The Nature Conservancy on Long Island. “Now, more than ever before, it’s critical that people are aware of the strong correlation between their own well-being and the health of the waters and lands on which all life depends.”

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brochure. “DEC is working to help New Yorkers better understand how to identify and report a bloom, as well as how to keep themselves and their families and pets safe. We’re also working with localities to safeguard water supplies across the state.”

By Kitty Merrill

They’re gonna need a bigger sign.

Agawam Park in Southampton Village was bustling Saturday with families and children out for the holiday weekend soaking up the sun and a balmy spring breeze.

“With warmer weather comes the need for increased vigilance in detecting harmful algal blooms that have the potential to invade our lakes and compromise their use for drinking and recreational purposes,” said Health Commissioner Howard Zucker.

A father played chase with a toddler along the waterfront.

Asked if he read the small sign on a fencepost adjacent to the lake, he said no. Asked if he knew the lake was contaminated with toxic blue green algae blooms, he said no.

HABs have been detected in nearly 300 water bodies since 2012. To address HABs, DEC works with the NYS Department of Health, NYS Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, and other state and local partners.

And no wonder.

Signs alerting the public to the presence of blue green algae, which goes by the less pretty name cyanobacteria, were posted in just three places around the lake, where samples tested positive for the toxin earlier this month.

All three signs were printed on letter size paper, two attached to trees like the ubiquitous yard sale signs found all over Long Island.

The two paper signs were located on trees on Pond Lane, one about 250 feet away from the lake, another near the lake’s western shore. The third sign was plastic wrapped, secure enough not to fall off the fence post, but any reader would have to unfurl it in the wind to discern what it said.

The signs warn visitors not to swim or wade in the lake and to keep their pets and children away from the area.

Contact with contaminated waters can result to various symptoms such as nausea, vomiting,

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diarrhea, skin, eye, or throat irritation, allergic reactions, or breathing difficulties. If ingested, cyanobacteria can be fatal to young children and pets.

The presence of another blue green algae bloom was reported at Mill Pond in Water Mill on Friday.

Harmful Algal Blooms, or HABs, as the weather becomes warmer.

To help educate the public about HABs, DEC released a new brochure explaining how to detect, avoid, and report HABs, as well as the health risks of HABs.

All three signs were printed on letter size paper, two attached to trees like the ubiquitous yard sale signs found all over Long Island.

Coincidentally, on Friday the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) encouraged New Yorkers to learn about

While the exact cause of HABs is not fully understood, blooms occur most often in waters high in phosphorus and/or nitrogen.

“Harmful algal blooms, commonly known as HABs, impact many of New York’s lakes,” said Commissioner Basil Seggos in a release heralding the new

DEC has also released a new program guide that details how the DEC HABs program works with partners to identify, track and report HABs throughout the state, and communicate health risks to the public.

For more information about HABs, including bloom notifications, visit DEC’s Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) web page. The HABs brochure and program guide, which includes information and links to resources regarding bloom prevention, management, and control, can also be downloaded from the DEC website.

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different kinds of fidgets to kids who are antsy, nervous, hyperactive, or anxious. Before spinners came along, many children were hesitant of using fidgets because they felt ‘different’ than their friends. But now with these fidget spinners gaining so much popularity, nearly all kids are using them regardless of whether they actually need to. Fidgets, like these spinners, are much more than just another fad toy, they can be excellent tools full of therapeutic benefits.”

By Laura Field and Kitty Merrill

Every year without fail there are toys trends that seemingly make no sense, yet are an overnight phenomenon. Remember the as-much-fun-as-a-wooden-nickel pog craze? The age of the terrifying talking Furbies? Closets full to the brim with Beanie Babies, the sale of which would one day buy you that condo in Boca?

This year’s fad is the fidget spinner.

Fidget spinners are palm-sized gadgets kids can spin – on their hands, on their fingers, and on just about any (and every) surface. Kids have taken to the spinners and they are the newest, hottest toy to have.

And while scientific studies to back up the theory that fidget spinners have therapeutic uses are scarce, Smith believes they can reduce anxiety, reduce nervous energy, provide a sense of individual control, offer calming visual stimulation, and even help shy kids start conversations.

Lisa Field from the Sag Harbor Variety Store in Sag Harbor is an expert when it comes to summer trends, and has seen countless fads come and go in the toy industry.

“Fidget spinners are perplexing. Kids love them, parents have no idea what they are or why they are popular,” she said. “Almost everyone who waits online to check out picks them up from the display and ends up playing with them. People just can’t get enough of them!” As of May 2, different styles of fidget spinners comprised all 20 of Amazon’s top selling toys.

So the question is whether the spinners are fun fad, or a distracting nuisance. With the end of the school year approaching, fidget spinners have already been banned from schools in New York City. Kids from Springs School report an unofficial ban.

Hampton Bays Middle School science teacher Scott Garofola took a different stance. He engaged his students in a lesson surrounding the science behind the popular

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toy. As part of the activity, fifthgrade students worked in groups to record the weight, dimensions, and materials of a fidget spinner, as well as conduct spinning trials.

The students then graphed and compared and analyzed their data with their peers.

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at JMMES and the “to ban or not to ban” was left to the discretion of individual teachers.

“People just can’t get enough of them!”

Beth Doyle, principal of John M. Marshall Elementary – Lisa Field School in East Hampton, said the popularity of the fidget spinners “definitely has come to my attention.” She spoke with teacher leaders from each grade

“There is a therapeutic element to it,” Doyle noted.

Pediatric occupational therapist and creator of the “Kids Play Smarter” website Amy Smith agrees.

“As a pediatric occupational therapist, I am delighted that these new fidget spinners are so popular,” she wrote on the website.

“For years, I’ve been recommending

Some experts say the fidget spinners can help kids with ADHD, because movement helps them concentrate.

Others argue they are too visually stimulating to help a child focus on the teacher.

An Orlando, Florida, mom is credited with conceiving the precursor to the fidget spinner back in the 1980s during a quest for something soothing. Her first invention went on the market in 1993.

Now they’re available for purchase at checkout counters across the nation, in toy stores, big box stores, grocery stores, gift shops, and even delis.

The metal or plastic toys are also being marketed to adults for desktop stress relief. Here at The Indy, unless we can throw them like ninja stars at colleagues whose iPhones have super annoying ringtones, we don’t get it.

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10:00 AM North Fork Waiter Race, Greenport

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6:00 PM Lynn Blue Wolffers Wine Stand Barn Dance Benefit, Sagaponack Kilmore Farm, Wainscott

7:30 PM Dancers for Good Benefit. Ross School, East Hampton

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Jerry’s Ink

2017 - Police called and SWAT team arrives – they arrest both Johnny and Mark. They are both charged with assault and both expelled, even though Johnny started it.

by Jerry Della Femina

High School - 1957 Vs. 2017 I’m an old person and so I can laugh and enjoy this. It's all over the Internet, a friend sent it to me, and I’m not saying it’s right – I’m just saying I love it.

If you’re a politically correct Nazi and you hate it, you can protest. You can march and picket outside of the offices of The Independent. I don’t care. I should tell you I don’t own the newspaper any more and the people who now own it are really nice people.

But since you’re politically correct Nazis you’ll march anyway, because marching and chanting and holding up signs and preventing people with whom you disagree from speaking is what you do, just like those good little politically correct Nazis used to do in 1933.

Scenario 1: Jack goes quail hunting before school and then pulls into the school parking lot with his shotgun in his truck’s gun rack.

1957 - Vice principal comes over, looks at Jack’s shotgun, goes to his car and gets his shotgun to show Jack.

2017 - School goes into lockdown, FBI called, Jack hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in for traumatized students and teachers.

Scenario 2: Johnny and Mark get into a fistfight after school.

1957 - Crowd gathers. Mark wins.

Johnny and Mark shake hands and

Scenario 3: Jeffrey will not be still in class; he disrupts other students.

1957 - Jeffrey sent to the principal’s office and given a good paddling by the principal. He then returns to class, sits still, and does not disrupt class again.

2017 - Jeffrey is given huge doses of Ritalin. He becomes a zombie. He is then tested for ADD. The family gets extra money (SSI) from the government because Jeffrey has a disability.

Scenario 4: Billy breaks a window in his neighbor’s car and his Dad gives him a whipping with his belt.

1957 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college and becomes a successful businessman.

2017 - Billy’s dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy is removed to foster care and joins a gang. The state psychologist is told by Billy’s sister that she remembers being abused herself and their dad goes to prison. Billy’s mom has an affair

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Scenario 5: Mark gets a headache and he takes some aspirin to school.

1957 - Mark shares his aspirin with a friend who also has a headache.

2017 - The police are called and Mark is expelled from school for drug violations. His car is then searched for drugs and weapons.

Scenario 6: Pedro fails high school English.

1957 - Pedro goes to summer school, passes English, and goes to college.

2017 - Pedro’s cause is taken up by state. Newspaper articles appear nationally explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist. ACLU files class action lawsuit against the state school system and Pedro’s English teacher. English is then banned from core curriculum. Pedro is given his diploma anyway, but ends up mowing lawns for a living because he cannot speak English.

Scenario 7: Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from the Fourth of July, puts them in a model airplane paint bottle and blows up a red ant bed.

1957 - Ants die.

2017 - ATF, Homeland Security, and the FBI are all called. Johnny is charged with domestic terrorism.

The FBI investigates his parents and his siblings are removed from their home and all computers are confiscated. Johnny’s dad is placed on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again.

Scenario 8: Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee. He is found crying by his teacher, Mary.

Mary hugs him to comfort him.

1957 - After a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing.

2017 - Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job.

She gets three years in jail.

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Norovirus Outbreaks Concern Health Officials

By Rick Murphy

in the United States. There is no cure.

“Employees Must Wash Hands Before Returning To Work!”

Signs posted in the bathrooms of restaurants and food suppliers are mandated by law, and for good reason.

Norovirus is caused by contaminated food and can – and does — spread rapidly. It is the leading cause of illness and outbreaks from contaminated food

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An outbreak in Yolo County (California) two weeks ago sickened almost 1000 students and school staffers and worried county officials because of the rapid spread of cases throughout the county school system.

In January the Wall Street Journal reported schools “across the country were shutting down” to prevent kids

from inadvertently spreading the virus.

“The number of sick people is increasing every day at a very alarming rate,” warned the Yolo County Health & Human Services Agency on May 13. The virus causes stomach cramps, vomiting, and/or diarrhea in schools and usually clears up after a couple of days in the best-case scenario.

But norovirus can also cause

inflammation of the stomach or intestines or both and can lead to dehydration. Severe dehydration may require hospitalization. In rare cases it can be fatal.

“The best thing parents can do when their children are infected with norovirus is make sure they are drinking plenty of liquids to prevent dehydration,” said Dr. Aron Hill, an epidemiologist

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1:00 PM Birds of Prey, Marders, Bridgehampton

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Dennis Raffelock Duo, Quogue Library

Wine & Roses, Southampton Cultural Center

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7:00 PM Outdoor Meditation, Channing Daughters, Bridgehampton

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Sand In My Shoes

by Denis Hamill

There goes the neighborhood All bigotry is local.

When a loudmouth hater moves next door on your peaceful street all national bigotry becomes local.

If that bigot happens to be white and named Valerie Smith, 53, who calls her predominantly African American neighbors “n-----s” and she is also a candidate for the Southampton Village Board, you confirm that the poisonous dysfunction at the nation’s political apex has trickled down in a toxic spill to small town America.

Lolita Pender, 49, has lived all her life on drowsy Windward Way, in the Hillcrest section of town, a leafy American street of one-family middle-class ranch homes with manicured lawns and high hedges and a corner playground where giggling kids play on this holiday weekend when we memorialize our service members who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect sunny Saturdays in May on idyllic American streets like this one.

“There has never been any trouble on this street,” says Pender. “Not until Valerie Smith moved next door.”

Our troops also died to protect the freedom of speech – even hate speech -- for a bigot like Valerie Smith who made a phone call to

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local police at 6:17 PM on August 5, 2016, from her home next door to Pender’s complaining that there were “a bunch of n-----s” outside drinking “Hennessy.”

Reporters from the Southampton Press used a Freedom of Information Law request to obtain Smith’s recorded phone call to police. When confronted about her racist remark candidate Smith defended it by saying that she grew up hearing it on “All in the Family,” a fictional 1970s sitcom that satirized Archie Bunker’s bigotry.

Smith’s rationalized hate speech leads to the mindset that left two men stabbed to death by a loudmouth bigot on a train in Portland, Oregon after they tried to intervene when he shouted antiMuslim venom at two innocent young Muslim women.

“I have lived on this street all my life and there has never been any racial tensions,” says Lolita Pender, standing on her stoop next door to the home of Valerie Smith who has called the local police to complain about her neighbors some 100 to 200 times since moving here six years ago.

“About a month ago I caught Smith in the hedges taking pictures of a birthday barbecue at our

Independent / Kitty Merrill Kids play on Windward Way Sunday, oblivious to the hate speech that has tainted their peaceful street.

house,” says Pender. “We got into an argument. She didn’t call me the n-word. But she did tell my cousin that she was ‘black’ but that the young guys on the block were ‘n----s.’ It pisses me off. But no way am I going to let her hate ruin my good life here.”

After I rang Valerie Smith’s bell, she invited me in but said she was too busy to talk to me until the following week. I explained I was on deadline, offering to call her over the weekend. She declined to speak on the phone.

“I’m one of the guys she called a n-----,” says Keith Winfield, 30, a groundskeeper at Noyac Golf Course. “No one else has ever called me that. I have five sons; a sixth on the way. I come home from

work on a warm night and yes, sometimes I get together with other working guys on the block and have a beer on my lawn. For this a white woman calls me a n----r? ” What was his reaction when she did?

“I didn’t say anything,” says Winfield. “I refuse to lower myself to her level and become the person she wants me to be. I have a good job. A nice home. A family to support. I won’t risk all that for a hater.”

“I’m not surprised by her comments,” says Melissa, his pregnant wife. “I’m half-white and half-black and the white side of my own family is racist. All I can

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A Gulfstream G550 fell prey to the heavy rains over the weekend, getting stuck at East Hampton Airport Sunday afternoon around 1:45.

According to East Hampton Town Supervisor Larry Cantwell and

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eyewitnesses, the plane was taxi-ing when one wheel missed the turn off the runway and became bogged down.

There was some concern that the runway was blocked but Cantwell said an auxiliary runway was

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opened to keep traffic moving.

East Hampton Town Police Captain Chris Anderson said emergency personnel weren’t called to the scene so the assumption is no one was injured.

Give ‘Em The Business

It’s taken officials a little over a decade to get around to completing hamlet and business studies recommended in the East Hampton Town Comprehensive Plan. The persnickety could gauge the timeline as even longer, since the first draft plan completed in 2002 called for such studies. But that plan was jettisoned when former supervisor Bill McGintee took the helm in 2004. His consultant finished a plan that also recommended individual

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studies of hamlets and the business community.

This week, consultants will present the results of their studies at locales throughout the township.

Tomorrow at 3 PM, town hall is the setting for the Springs/East Hampton presentation. Friday morning at 10, a summary of all the hamlets will be presented to the town board at town hall.

That night at 7 PM, the Montauk downtown and dock study will be articulated at the Montauk

A 67-year-old woman valiantly attempted to fight off a violent attacker Friday night after the 23-year-old surprised her at her Montauk home.

East Hampton Town Police said the victim, Margaret Burke, was sound asleep at about 11:35 PM at her residence at 171 Essex Street.

Matthew Patrick McGee, who lives at 18 Farragut Road in Montauk, was lurking outside.

Police said he entered the residence through an unlocked rear door and apparently woke Burke up when he entered her room. The intruder allegedly attempted to strangle her but Burke fought back and managed to seek help from another resident, who then called police.

Firehouse. Saturday will see Wainscot discussed at LTV Studios at 9 AM. At 1 PM Saturday, it will be Amagansett at the American Legion on Montauk Highway.

McGee was captured at the scene. Burke was transported to Southampton Hospital. McGee was charged with burglary first degree, assault third degree, criminal obstruction of breathing, and resisting arrest. He was put in the local jail to await arraignment after the holiday weekend.

According to a release listing the presentations, “The Town’s Hamlet Study is intended to provide recommendations to the Town Board for the implementation of a plan to assure the harmonious development of non-residential properties in a manner which

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Kathee Burke-Gonzalez is most proud that during her first term the East Hampton Town Board has brought “civility and transparency” back to board proceedings.

It seems a lifetime ago, during the (former town supervisor) Bill Wilkinson era, when town board meetings played out like a soap opera with voices raised and insults hurled on a regular basis – and the audience frequently joined in. Before that much of the Bill McGintee reign was tainted by an investigation by the Suffolk County

District Attorney.

“I’m proud we’ve returned respectability and brought the community back into the process,” Burke-Gonzalez said. She is running for reelection to a second four-year term against two other rivals. The field will be narrowed when one candidate is eliminated in a primary.

Burke-Gonzalez, as the board’s airport liaison, jumped into the fire as soon as she took office. “I realized it was controversial. We engaged the factions and looked to build consensus.” It is an ongoing

process. “I hope people understand we strive for local control of the airport.”

Toward that end the board has hired new counsel and earmarked up to $1 million a year for legal fees for the next three years. “There are some things worth fighting for,” she said. The board could conceivably attempt to close East Hampton Airport after 2021, when federal assurances run out, but she hopes it doesn’t come to that.

A major issue in the coming election is expected to be the Deepwater Wind farm, which

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Compiled By Rick Murphy Zeldin Condemns ISIS Congressman Lee Zeldin, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, condemned the recent bombing attack at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. The suicidal terrorist responsible for the act, which killed 22 people and injured at least 100 more, has been linked to the ISIS terrorist group.

“Americans are deeply saddened and are praying for the victims and their families in the wake of the brutal terror attack last night in Manchester, England, which ISIS has claimed responsibility for carrying out,” Zeldin said in a statement issued May 23. “The targeting of innocent children and young adults especially is truly barbaric, and our thoughts are with the parents and families whose lives have been forever changed by this horrific attack.”

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Zeldin said the threat posed by ISIS and other Islamic extremists is not just a threat to the Middle East.

“Far too often we are reminded that we must all do more to protect the innocent … there must be a renewed focus to rid the world of radical Islamic terrorists as part of a stronger, more effective, and more collaborative foreign policy and terror-fighting policy.”

Bellone Lights Up Dennison Building Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone last week directed the H. Lee Dennison building in Hauppauge to be illuminated in blue in honor of National EMS Week. There are more than 5000 EMS providers who respond every day to emergency calls in Suffolk County.

EMS providers in Suffolk County are an integral part of the healthcare field, delivering out-ofhospital medical support to those in

need of treatment and transport to the hospital, providing state-of-theart care during transport.

“Our EMS providers are called upon to assist others and provide the necessary security during the most challenging situations,” said County Executive Bellone. “It is appropriate that we set aside one week each year to recognize their dedication and service to their community.”

Dr. James Tomarken, Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Services, said, “The EMS provider demonstrates not only courage and compassion but also a willingness to keep learning and growing, both as an individual and as part of a profession that’s evolving into a true partner in the healthcare continuum.”

Ponquogue Trestle Bridge Re-Do Congressman Lee Zeldin announced last week that $4.7 million in federal funding from the

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been awarded to the Town of Southampton to repair the historic Old Ponquogue trestle bridge that was damaged during Super Storms Sandy and Irene.

“The storms caused significant damage to the bridge piers, which is why I have been working closely with the Town of Southampton and FEMA to ensure that the town receives the funding needed to repair the bridge after the town applied for this federal funding in 2014,” Zeldin said.

“Funding for this improvement project is so critical to restoring this historic bridge, which was first built as a drawbridge back in 1930. The bridge was not only a common form of transportation for Southampton residents, but is now used for fishing and wildlife enjoyment as well. I am pleased to announce that this federal funding has been awarded, and repairs of the bridge can now begin.”

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On The Beat

Whale dies The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society responded to the Shinnecock Inlet on May 23 shortly before 11 AM when a distressed mink whale washed ashore. With help from the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation, the Southampton Bay Constables, the State Department of Environmental Conservation, and US Coast Guard the whale was refloated and then swam into Shinnecock Bay. Despite best efforts, the whale was found dead the next morning in the bay.

Skimmer Nailed Southampton Town Police may have apprehended a serial skimmer – someone who inserts a reading device in ATM machines that allows that person to steal the debit or credit card information.

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7-Eleven store at 721 Flanders Road, Flanders, at around 10:30 PM and located a skimming service in the ATM machine there. The investigation that followed led detectives to arrest Gabriel Olaru, 30, of Queens, NY and Brasov, Romania.

Detectives coordinated with multiple agencies including federal agencies, Nassau and Suffolk counties, the NYPD, and town and village police departments. Olaru is suspected in 20 similar incidents across Long Island.

Olaru, also known as Nicolas Moga, is currently charged with criminal possession of forgery devices, a class D felony, and unlawful possession of a skimmer device second degree, a class A misdemeanor.

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Some diehard members of the Republican Party have some nottoo-fond memories of the GOP convention last year. A couple dozen staffers became violently ill before workers fortunately identified the source of the outbreak – contaminated food the workers all shared.

In just the past year or so, outbreaks at Chipotle restaurants sickened 243 in California and 143 in Boston; 200 people became ill after a catered event at a downtown Seattle office tower; and hundreds of people got sick at college campuses including Miami of Ohio and Michigan State University. And those are just a few of the recent outbreaks.

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At 6:50 PM on May 22 the Bridgehampton Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a fire at the Safelite Auto Glass store on Montauk Highway. First-arriving units discovered a working fire in the second floor of the building, and immediately called for mutual aid from the Southampton and Sag Harbor Fire Departments to the scene, as well as from the East Hampton Fire Department to stand by at their headquarters. The fire was brought under control in relatively short order, and members of the Southampton Town Fire Marshal's office were called in to determine the fire's cause and origin.

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By Rick Murphy

Douglas Elliman, the fourth largest real estate company in the nation, has launched its new brand campaign, “It’s Time for Elliman.” It integrates traditional media including newspapers, magazines, billboards, social, indoor and outdoor advertising, and, for the first time for the firm, television.

With expansion efforts well underway in Greater New York City, The Hamptons, South Florida, California, and Colorado, the company felt it was time to engage the public in new and exciting ways that drive home the key message.

The entire campaign underscores the important emotional and financial decisions involved in almost every real estate transaction. The ads, designed to celebrate diversity in America, underscore how the company’s 6000 highly-trained sales agents in 85 offices coast to coast help navigate clients through challenging markets.

Highlights of the diverse nationwide campaign include giant billboards strategically located on the Long Island Expressway as drivers exit the Midtown Tunnel, as well on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, one of the most highly trafficked roadways in California.

In addition, Douglas Elliman has struck a partnership with the iconic Hampton Jitney bus service, which will wrap buses with key elements of the Douglas Elliman logo, which has also been redesigned. Douglas Elliman’s brand campaign will also extend to New York City’s highly visible buses and taxi tops.

Produced in partnership with the award-winning Agency Sacks, the campaign was designed to appeal

to a diverse clientele in a wide variety of markets.

Television commercials will be broadcast in an array of targeted television networks such as CNN, Bloomberg TV, Fox Business News, HGTV, and Bravo.

Douglas Elliman is especially pleased that the ads will run during the hit Bravo reality series, “Million Dollar Listing New York,” starring the firm’s very own top producing broker, Fredrik Eklund.

EEREA Disbanding After almost three years of dedicated effort, the East End Real Estate Association (EEREA) has decided to discontinue the development of the East End Listing Exchange, a proposed listing system for the East End, and disband the EEREA.

The attempt by the five founding firms to create from scratch a robust professional association loosely based on REBNY was a monumental undertaking. The endeavor was supported by 13 member firms – demonstrating the desire in the industry to be a force for a state-of-the-art shared listing service as well as a viable trade association in this allimportant profession on the East End. “There were just too many moving parts in achieving this objective,” said EEREA director Joseph Sabella.

According to Sabella, the EEREA board decided instead to take a step back and disband the EEREA to wipe the slate clean, and its members will likely renew an effort to form or join a professional real estate organization in the near future, reexamining technology options at that time.

Media Group, Lou Cona, and his wife, Donna Cona, have purchased their Sag Harbor home. Listed with Douglas Elliman’s Brendan Skislock and the Skislock team, the $5.495 million property comes with a rare 135-foot deepwater dock that can accommodate a 42-foot boat.

Sited on .4 acres, the 3100-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home is a modern masterpiece by noted architect Stuart Narofsky. It’s also geothermal (no fossil fuels here) and boasts custom features imported from Italy.

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An opening reception tea party for “Magnificent Obsession - Passion, Fashion, and Collection” was held at The Leiber Collection in Springs on Saturday. The exhibit includes handbags from three Judith Leiber collectors and paintings by Gerson Leiber from his Fashion Series.

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The Montauk Artists’ Association annual Memorial Day Art Show on the Green celebrated its ninth year with art in myriad forms and fans local and from away.

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Hundreds of people came to LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton for a free Family Day event on Saturday. In addition to the huge turnout at the third annual gathering, LongHouse welcomed special guests Hilary Knight, illustrator of iconic Eloise, and author Katharine Holabird, who has written the popular Angelina Ballerina series.

Bay Street Comedy Photos by Michael Heller

Over the weekend at Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts in Sag Harbor, Colin Quinn presented a stand-up comedy show for Bay Street’s Comedy Club series. Tim Gage opened the show and after his set he introduced the audience to a surprise guest, who turned out to be Jerry Seinfeld. Following Jerry’s set, Colin continued the fun and laughs with his show.

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The “Summer Kick Off Beauty Event” to benefit The Ellen Hermanson Foundation was held on Thursday at White’s Apothecary in Southampton.

The event featured mini-facials and hand treatments, hair styling, makeup applications, swag bags, a $25 White’s Apothecary gift card, a beauty basket drawing, and refreshments. For more info visit www.ellensrun.org.

Hamptons Take 2 Photo by CB Grubb

The Hamptons Take 2 Documentary Film Festival held a 10th anniversary celebration on May 20 for advisory board members, friends, filmmakers and festival supporters at the Woodhouse Playhouse in East Hampton, hosted by filmmaker Mirra Bank and her husband Richard Brockman, and cohosted by filmmaker Lana Jokel of Bridgehampton. Above: HT2FF creative director Karen Arikian, filmmaker Carter Burden, HT2FF executive director Jacqui Lofaro, and filmmaker Chris Hegedus.

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Rain did nothing to deter hardy veterans and their supporters from marching in the annual Memorial Day parade in East Hampton.

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Sharon Bush and Lauren Bush Lauren at the Benefit for Grace Outreach: Helping Women and Giving Them a Second Chance at The New York Racquet and Tennis Club on May 9.

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BOMB’s 36th Anniversary Gala & Art Auction at Capitale in NYC was held on May 5. Above: Danna Ruscha, Ed Ruscha, and Betsy Sussler. Left: Joan Jonas and Paula Cooper.

Is it June already? I guess so. Let me tell you where I've been.

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Studio in a School’s 40th Anniversary Gala was held at Seagram Building Plaza in NYC on May 3. Clockwise from top: Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen; Chuck Close and Agnes Gund; Aby Rosen and Samantha Boardman Rosen.

school arts program celebrated its 40th Anniversary Gala with a tented masterpiece at the Seagram Building Plaza on May 3. This space was donated by the building's owner Aby Rosen, with the interior designed by event wizard Bronson van Wyck. Many artists and art teachers were celebrated throughout the evening. I was

seated next to Chuck Close, but I didn't sit long. There were too many people to be photographed.

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The 2017 Carnaval Gala, celebrating trail-blazing Latina leaders Rita Moreno and Nina Vaca, was hosted by Ballet Hispanico at The Plaza Hotel on May 15 in NYC. Johan Rivera, Gina Rodriguez, Rita Moreno, and Mark Gieringer.

Alvaro De Marichalar and Elizabeth Sergerstom at America Ballet Theatre Gala at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in NYC on May 22.

The Child Mind Institute 2017 Spring Luncheon was held at 583 Park Avenue in NYC on May 16. Chris Mack, Lise Evans; Isabel Gillies, Ali Wentworth; Brooke Garber Neidich.

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writers. Editor and founder Betsy Sussler and gang honored artists Ed Ruscha, Steven Holl, gallerist Paula Cooper, and Jack Macrae (not the football player, but the editor who manages the Henry Holt imprint.

But you knew that.). All in all, an amazing group of talent was there.

Sharon Bush invited me to sit at her table where she and her daughter Lauren Bush, a World Food Program (WFP) honorary spokesperson, were being honored for the work they have been doing with FEED, which helps to create good products to help feed the world. It was a benefit for Grace Outreach, an organization

working with women to encourage education and empowerment, held at the New York Racquet and Tennis Club on Park Avenue. It was great to see both mother and daughter deeply appreciate each other. The mascara in the room was running.

I had to wake myself up early so as to not miss the Child Mind Institute Spring Luncheon held at 582 Park Avenue. I rarely do lunch.

There was a panel discussion led

by Ali Wentworth with doctors Catherine Steiner-Adair and Dave Anderson. So many beautiful mothers were there. Brooke Garber Neidich first introduced me to Dr. Harold Koplewicz, the founding president who has helped so many families get things right, especially along Park Avenue.

Ali Wentworth, Mariska Hargitay, Ellen Burstyn, Debra Messing, and Isabel Gillies at the Joyful Revolution Gala hosted by Hargitay’s Joyful Heart Foundation at Spring Studios in NYC on May 22.

Sally Wu knew I'd love the China Fashion Gala hosted by China Institute and China Beauty Charity Fund, held at Tribeca 360 on May 7, and I did. It honored my favorite model and friend Carmen Dell'Orefice and photographer Chen Ma (the Annie Liebovitz of China). Sophia Shen introduced me to Yue-Sai Kan, China’s answer to Oprah, who put me up in Shanghai in her amazing apartment when I was there for the Shanghai International Film Festival (I

stayed for three weeks). Violinist Miri Ben-Ari performed during a fashion show of Lan Yu, which was beautiful.

I was invited recently to sit with Elizabeth Segerstrom, the glamorous and gracious hostess and widow of Henry Segerstrom. (Yes, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Orange County, California is the same.) It was at the New York City Ballet 2017 Sprinq Gala, which was held -- where else? -- but the Continued On Page 26.

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Galerie Gmurzynska TEFAF NY dinner in honor of Christo honoring Alexandre de Betak at Mr. Chow in NYC on May 2. Above: Susan Sarandon, Kevin Walz, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Ellen Burstyn; Right: Lucas Bscher and Isabelle Bscher.

Zac Efron at the Cinema Society screening of Baywatch at Landmark Sunshine Cinema in NYC, hosted by Hugo by Hugo Boss, Women’s Health, and SVEDKA.

Jennifer Whalen and so many beautiful dancers. It just doesn't get more elegant.

Martin and Jean Shafiroff hosted cocktails for American Heart Association at a private residence in NYC on May 22.

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The Carnaval Gala celebrating trail-blazing Latina leaders Rita Moreno and Nina Vaca, hosted

by Ballet Hispanico, was held at The Plaza Hotel. The crowd was so friendly and warm. Ralph de la Vega presented to Nina Vaca who is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader.

She is best known as the chairman and CEO of Pinnacle Group.

Gina Rodriguez presented to Rita Moreno. The legend and Oscar winner for her role as Anita in West Side Story among so many, many other awards (looks about 39 but is proudly over 80) thanked her mother but also said she was swooned by the sexy Ballet Hispanico dancer Mark Gierinqer.

Maybe he is the new Marlon Brando? Kate Lear, wife of Dr. Jonathan Lapook, put together such a great party. I just wanted to hug everyone (but I didn't).

Rachel Murray at Fujifilm Square Wonderland at Bathhouse Studios in NYC on May 17.

Held at Spring Studios, the Joyful Revolution Gala was hosted by Mariska Hargitay's Joyful Heart Foundation (whose mission is to heal, educate, and empower survivors of abuse). Many of Mariska's co-stars from “Law and Order: SVU” -- including Emma Myles, Peter Gallagher, Kelli Giddish, Peter Scanavino, Isabel Gillies, and Stephanie March -- attended as did her pals Cynthia Erivo, Ali Wentworth, Ellen Burstyn, Debra Messing, also Mariska's tall and handsome husband Peter Hermann, and New York Giants Shane Vereen and

Mark Herzlich (yes, the football players). Chefs Mario Batali and Marc Murphy were there, as well as Cyrus Vance and the real members of his team at the SVU DA’s office.

And, the Cinema Society with Hugo by Hugo Boss, Women's Health, and SVEDKA hosted a screening of Baywatch held at Mr. Purple at the Hotel Indigo LES. What a bunch of beauties, including heartthrob and star Zac Effron. Let’s face it, we all want to see the new Baywatch movie especially when thinking of the beach, and we are all thinking about the beach aren't we?

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But rather than being a manifesto on current affairs, Angry Young Man concentrates more on comedy.

“What I learned on Day One,” said Max Samuels, “was that this was a group of people who were willing to try anything and get weird quick, and I had to meet that.” All four actors agree that the back-and-forth lightning fast pacing is key, and took some adjusting to. “But once we realized that we could be silly, it just went from there,” Samuels said.

Usually shows tend to preview out-of-town before ending up in the Big Apple. But Angry Young Man is doing it backwards, having just finished a successful run at Urban Stages before being plonked – with the same cast and director – on the stage at the John Drew Theater.

“It’s like ‘Beyond the Fringe’ and ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus’ married to Duck Soup, with a little Three Stooges thrown in,” said Stephen Hamilton, talking about Angry Young Man which begins previews tonight at Guild Hall in East Hampton. “Oh,” he added, “and tag team wrestling.”

In this fast-paced comedy by British writer and director Ben Woolf, a surgeon from the Middle East arrives in London seeking a new life. Through a series of hilarious mistakes and hapless missteps, he runs afoul of white nationalists and liberal hypocrites and discovers some surprising truths. There are four performers -- Christopher Daftsios, Rami Margron, Max Samuels, and Nazli Sarpkaya – who play all the parts, and take turns playing the lead character.

“I read it and was intrigued by it,” Hamilton said. “There’s something unknowable about the play, and I realized I wasn’t going to know anything about it until I started rehearsal. It was terrifying,” he continued. “I had literally never done anything like this before. And I told myself, You’re terrified of this play, so that’s why you should do it.”

The original British cast, which included Woolf himself, featured, as Hamilton called it, “four white boys. But I wanted the American premiere to be more racially diverse.

And gender diverse as well,” he said.

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Chris Daftsios is the Harpo Marx of the group, using physical comedy rather than words. But it gave him an opportunity to invent his character from the ground up.

“There would be pages and pages with nothing for me – no stage directions, nothing. I ended up littering my script with notes.” How did Hamilton take his ideas? “He always tells us, ‘Sure, if it works, keep it.’” The cast and Hamilton laughed.

Independent/David Rogers Max Samuels, Nazli Sarpkaya, Christopher Daftsios, Rami Margron.

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Hamilton was the first director at Guild Hall to use the artistic model of creating an intimate space by having a smaller audience of 75 sit on the stage in close proximity to the action. This production also only seats 75; the house is dramatically wrapped in plastic, which immerses the audience into the set, Christostyle.

This work is quite a departure from Hamilton’s most recent turns at Guild Hall, which have included tension-filled moments in The Night Alive and Arthur Miller’s All My Sons with Alec Baldwin.

How will those same audiences

respond to Angry Young Man? “I think they’re going to love it,” he said. “When you take the celebrity ratfuck out of the equation, and with so intimate a setting, I think it will attract a core audience who really just wants to see good theater.”

With immigration such a divisive topic these days, Woolf himself made some changes to the play, including changing the main character’s name from the Slavicsounding “Yuri” to the more Middle Eastern “Youssef.”

“In my little world,” said Rami Margron, “immigration seems to be all anyone wants to talk about.”

Nazli Sarpkaya, who is of Turkish descent, is grateful. “Because of how I look, I’m usually cast in a serious role, usually something where I’m crying,” she said. “It’s such a relief to do a fricking comedy about this.”

She recalled the night when they were still at Urban Stages, and “there was one guy in the audience who just laughed at every single thing.

It was a patrons’ night, so I couldn’t wait to find out who he was after the show.” Turned out he was one of the original cast members from London.

Ben Woolf was also there that night, “and it was so much fun to sit at a table most of the night, talking about the show. It was so nice to be geeks about it,” she said.

Angry Young Man begins previews tonight, with the official opening on Saturday. The play runs 75 minutes with no intermission, and runs through June 18. Tickets can be purchased at the Guild Hall box office by calling 631-324-4050 or online at guildhall.org.

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Hampton Daze

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WÖlffer Happenings This weekend Justin Bieber was spotted at the Wölffer Wine stand.

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while listening to live music by Mamalee Rose. During the warmer months the vineyard hosts Sunset Fridays and Saturdays, starting at 5 PM at the wine stand. You can bring a blanket and enjoy live music on the lawn. Grab one of the delicious cheese and charcuterie plates to go along with your choice of Wölffer wine.

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Hand-Picked: From The Buhl Collection

By Jessica Mackin-Cipro

Southampton Arts Center will host its first exhibition of the summer, “Hand-Picked: Selections from the Buhl Collection,” curated by Henry Buhl and Ryan Russo, opening on Saturday.

The exhibition consists of 111 photographs and 33 sculptures devoted to the subject of hands, all from Buhl’s collection. The Buhl Collection began in October 1993 with the purchase of Alfred Stieglitz’s photograph of Georgia O’Keeffe’s hands entitled “Hands and Thimble,” 1920. Inspired by this iconic picture, his collection developed around the theme of hands and grew to include over 1100 photographs and more than 150 hand sculptures.

“I’m so very excited to exhibit both my sculpture and photography collection together at the Southampton Arts Center. It gives

me additional pleasure presenting it to a community that I have been a part of for many years and I hope it gives equal enjoyment to all those who visit the exhibition,” said Buhl.

The Buhl Collection has photographic works dating from 1840 to the present, and includes recognized masters as well as lesser-known and emerging artists. The collection is regarded as a unique example of the vast spectrum of 19th and 20th century photographic art.

Recently Buhl has been collecting sculpture and has accumulated a significant variety of the medium consistent with the theme of hands.

Along with being an art collector, Buhl is also an active philanthropist. In 1992 he founded the not-for-profit organization, Association of Community Employment (ACE) in New York City. The foundation provides

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By Bridget LeRoy

Gabriele Raacke: In The ‘In Between’

Close your eyes. Imagine a painting of a woman, standing on a beach, wearing a polka-dotted dress.

Think you could paint it? Maybe you could. But what if you had to start with the polka-dots – the last detail you would normally add – and work your way from foreground to background? Polkadots, dress, woman, beach, sun, and finally the ocean.

That’s what artist Gabriele Raacke, whose show “In Between” is currently on view at Art Space 98 in East Hampton, does. She paints with acrylic on glass, and works backward, layer by layer, creating paintings that border somewhere between the pastoral and the mythical.

Many of her characters, Raacke said, spring from stories she was told as a child, “listening to my parents recounting Grimm’s fairy tales, then exploring the depths of the Black Forest near my childhood home in Germany.” Treading the pathways of Hansel and Gretel, along with visits from smalltown circuses and her own active imagination led to the body of Raacke’s work today, which is in collections around the world.

Raacke is a self-taught artist, although she attended school in Frankfort to become a certified bookseller. You can’t just open a bookstore in Germany, she said: “You get tested, you have to know literature and you have to know business. They want trained people who really understand books.”

When Gabriele and her husband, Gordian Raacke of Renewable Energy Long Island, landed in New York City in the early ‘80s, “We suffered from extreme culture

shock.” Understandably. They had been living in the Central African Republic for the past three years, working on a development project.

“From one jungle to another,” Raacke said with a smile.

They were drawn to the bucolic serenity of the East End and moved here full-time in 1990. “I’m not a landscape painter, but I’ve always loved the landscape here,” she said.

“It inspires me.”

Gabriele Raacke began painting on large glass plates – the kind usually heaped with food. Silhouettes of animals parade around the rim of her dinner plates, black figures repeated against a background of iridescent colors.

“It was my first experience with the medieval reverse-painting-on-glass technique,” a process called verre églomisé which enjoyed a revival in the 18th century in Germany’s Black Forest, “combined with gold, copper, and silver leafing.”

The plates, which were exhibited in South Fork galleries, gained in popularity, and were eventually carried by Bergdorf Goodman.

When her friend, Maria Pessino, asked Raacke to paint on 13 small windows in her son’s bedroom, Raacke had her first real experience with creating a painting on glass using the reverse technique. And those mythical circus images began to emerge: a woman riding a giant chicken, performers juggling fish, monkeys holding sunflowers, pigs playing bongos.

But those images and ideas came effortlessly, Raacke recalled.

“I think of myself as a sponge,” Raacke said, “and it comes out in different ways. I look, I see, I paint.

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For her materials, Raacke just picks up panes of glass from the local hardware store. When she started, the guy behind the cash registered was puzzled. She recalled with a laugh that after several visits, he blurted out, “Lady, how many windows do you break?”

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A few years ago, the Players put on a series of tableaux of Raacke’s work called The Fish Juggler. “They are the most amazing human beings,” she said. “They are so giving, and fearless, and free, so loving and forgiving. I learn so much from them.”

Why is the show called “In Between?” “It’s how I look at the world,” Raacke explained. “I come from Europe, I live here. I come from the Black Forest, but now I live in the woods – a different forest. I’m neither German nor American – I’m in between,” she said. “And living ‘in between’ allows me to see what is invisible, which is what I try to capture in my work.”

Art Space 98, on Newtown Lane, will host an opening reception for Raacke’s exhibit on Friday from 5 to 7 PM.

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NeoPop 2 (squared)

“Twiggy” by Jason Poremba.

By Jessica Mackin-Cipro

“NeoPop 2(squared),” a collaboration between karyn mannix contemporary in East Hampton and the White Room Gallery in Bridgehampton, will feature art from four groundbreaking contemporary artists, Sean Sullivan aka Layercake, Angela China aka GumShoe, John Stango, and Derrick Hickman, along with two local artists Laura Benjamin and Jason Poremba.

Pop art dates back to the early 1950s with brash, bold colors blurring the line between art and design. The style parlayed

into art movements including contemporary, neo-pop, graffiti, and the latest movement, street art. A new generation of artists took to printmaking, and making of multiples, with enthusiasm mimicking the clean aesthetics of pop art.

NeoPop 2 artists present recognizable objects and celebrities from pop culture with icons and symbols of the present times.

Angela China aka GumShoe’s “Striped Hose,” spray paint.

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Octo-Invasion

“Octopus” by Chris Clemence.

By Jessica Mackin-Cipro

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East Hampton native Chris Clemence made it big as a songwriter and as bassist for RapScallions and Screaming At Demons. Now he is taking on the art world. He will be displaying a solo exhibition, opening on Friday at Loft35 at Lululemon in East Hampton. His art consists of neo-traditional Japanese and aquatic works, including “OctoInvasion,” pictured above.

Clemence’s music has been featured in Mercedes-Benz commercials and played at the World Cup and Super Bowl. His single “Let’s Go” is an anthem for the New York Giants, Rangers, Knicks, and Jets. He has shared the stage with musicians such as Chad Smith, Jack White, Sheryl Crow, and Chris Cornell, among others.

For Clemence, his emergence into the art world has been gradual, but one that has taken a heightened prominence in the past year.

“Although I’ve always enjoyed drawing and doing art since I was a kid, I only started getting into pastels about a year ago. My first pastel piece I ever did was an orange koi fish and I sold it

within two days after posting it on Facebook. I had just created it for fun but then thought, ‘This could be a second business,’” said Clemence.

“I’m lucky to have a built-in fan base from my music career, so there’s been an interest right off the bat rather than having to start from scratch to get the word out,” he continued.

His other art is, of course, his music. He is currently writing a new album and has enlisted DH Peligro of the legendary rock act Dead Kennedys to be featured on his upcoming single, “Revolution.”

“Revolution is a call to action,” Clemence stated. “It’s time for everyone to stand up for themselves both individually and as a country.

We hold all the power, but for some reason don’t realize it. We can have change, but we have to act on it.”

An opening and talk back with Clemence will be held Friday from 5 to 8 PM. The event is sponsored

by Montauk Brewing Company and Lululemon.

Both Clemence’s music and art can be found on his website www. chrisclemence.com.

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Third is “Finishing Touches” where a wife, played by Lowe, always finishes her husband’s … sentences.

Botsford plays the beleaguered husband, but by the end, the tables have turned and the pace has quickened.

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Michael Frayn’s Alarms and Excursions is the final production of the Hampton Theatre Company in Quogue’s 32nd season, and continues the community theater’s tradition of offering its audiences “deep cuts” by famous playwrights.

Frayn is better known for his other fast-paced comedy, Noises Off, as well as his more serious works like Copenhagen and Democracy, but Alarms and Excursions – which features a series of vignettes on the

foibles and misunderstandings that arise from our relationships with technology and with each other – is not often produced.

The original production featured eight short plays, but HTC director Diana Marbury has wisely chosen only five, which fits neatly into a two-hour production with one intermission, with four actors playing different characters throughout.

Act one opens with “Alarms,” in which four friends, who plan on a

quiet dinner party, are bothered by an unidentifiable beeping noise. Of course, it only goes downhill from there, as other buzzers, alarms, and new-fangled gadgets join the fray.

The HTC veteran cast – Andrew Botsford, Rosemary Cline, George A. Loizides, and Jane Lowe – perform wonderfully as an ensemble all the way through the evening, and in a work where timing is everything, showed their best chops to a gleeful opening night crowd.

Next up, “Pig in the Middle,” where Cline as the wife tries to explain to her husband, played by Loizides, what “the man who came about the thing” had to say. Apparently, it’s not “the thing around the back.”

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Finishing up the first act, “Leavings,” which brings us back to the quartet from the first scene, after many, many, many bottles of wine, and finally, blessed silence.

And yet the guests just won’t leave.

Conversations get started, dropped, picked up, dropped again, picked up again, as actors wander off and return in an exhausted and drunken daze, almost Beckett-like in its absurdity.

After the intermission, the entire second act offers up “Doubles,” where two couples, who are strangers, attempt to enjoy their vacations in adjacent rooms. This is really Frayn’s comedic writing at its meatiest, as the jokes and misunderstanding abound. Again, Marbury has done an outstanding job choreographing the actors, who sometimes talk over each other and sometimes say the same lines together, who sometimes acknowledge each other (listening at the wall) and other times perform unintentional mirror exercises.

As always, HTC features fabulous sets by Sean Marbury, lighting by Sebastian Paczynski, and costumes

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Diamonds For The Beach

By Nicole Teitler

Lisa Jackson, owner of LJ Cross Jewelry, returns to The Hamptons this summer with the introduction of her exclusive “Diamonds for the Beach” capsule collection, exclusively at the Copious Row Southampton store. With celebrity adoration from the likes of Vera Wang, Kelly Preston, and Tory Burch, to name a few, the luxury line includes a collection of 10 rose gold and white pieces.

Jackson’s fashion-forward statement pieces feature champagne and

white diamonds, pearls, and other precious stones. Her minimalist style combined with her dramatic scales produces feminine statements both bold and eye-catching. Her boutique carries customizable accessories and one-of-a-kind apparel.

Copious Row, located at 28C Jobs Lane in Southampton, carries designer brands from a range of styles. Judith Leiber, Ryan Roche, Sonia Rykiel, Sophie Theallet, Thomas Maier, and more. The location is open Wednesday through Sunday for now, opening

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luxury jewelers across the country, and online at www.ljcrossny.com, with pricing ranging from a few hundred to thousands.

You can follow more stories from Nicole Teitler on Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat as Nikki On The Daily.

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by Camila Tucci Music R&B and Soul Suffolk Theater in Riverhead hosts The Temptations Revue featuring Nate Evans on Saturday at 8 PM for a night of R&B and soul classics. The Temptations Revue will cover songs such as “My Girl” and “Just My Imagination.” Nate Evans was hand-picked by the original Temptations lead singers to join this group. Tickets are $49 and $55. Visit suffolktheater.com to purchase tickets.

Songwriters Share The final concert of the third annual Songwriters Share Concert Series will feature Dan Koontz, Brett King, and Bruce Beyer on Friday at 8 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse of the South Fork in Bridgehampton.

Songwriters share the proceeds of each concert with a local charity of their choice. Koontz has decided to donate the proceeds of his concert to Center for Therapeutic Riding of the East End located in Sagaponack. Tickets are $15. Visit uucsf.org for more information.

Opera And Broadway The Shelter Island Friends of Music present “The Velvet Voice of Dominic Inferrera” on Saturday at 8 PM at the Shelter Island Presbyterian Church on Ferry Road. Inferrera, a baritone, will perform music by Verdi, Mozart, Ravel, Porter, Soundheim, Lerner & Lowe, and Rogers & Hammerstein. Admission is free and donations are appreciated. A reception will follow the concert.

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Every Friday, it’s karaoke beginning at 10 PM. Stephen Talkhouse Spaghetti Westerners with James Kennedy - The Sauce Boss - is set for Thursday at 8 PM at the Talkhouse in Amagansett.

Following is Proletarian at 9 PM. Phoenix Chapter is on at 10 PM. On Friday night at 8 PM, it’s The Nancy Atlas Project. PUMP! takes the stage at 10 PM. Bob Schneider performs on Saturday at 8 PM. Next is Lez Zeppelin at 9 PM. Finishing the night is 12X at 10 PM. Monday night is Reggae Night with Winston Irie at 10 PM. Visit stephentalkhouse.com or call 631-267-3117 to purchase tickets early or for more info.

Townline BBQ Townline in Sagaponack continues Karaoke Nights every Saturday from 8 PM to 12 AM with a special food and drink menu as guests sing their favorites. Come for free pool and pub quiz night at 7 PM every Thursday evening and come hear some “smokin’ hot tunes” live alongside a happy hour menu every Friday from 5 to 8 PM. Townline is open regularly by 11:30 AM until 9 or 10 PM Thursday through Monday. For more info call 631-537-2271 or visit the Townline BBQ Facebook page.

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Meet The Author BookHampton in East Hampton will host author Kate Shelter on Friday at 6 PM. She will speak about her book Classic Style: Hand It Down, Dress It Up, Wear It Out. Her book shows you how to develop your own style among the countless options in fashion. On Saturday at 5 PM Diane Tuft will

speak about her book, The Arctic Melt: Images of a Disappearing Landscape. The book features photographs from the North Pole, the mountain glaciers of Svalbard, Norway, and the icebergs and ice sheets of Greenland. Both of these events are free. Register by calling 631-324-4939.

Creativity Talk East End Arts and Good Ground Yoga present “One Artist - And The Creative Mind” featuring Jonathan Pearlman and James K. Zimmerman on Saturday at 4 PM at Good Ground Yoga in Hampton Bays. Their conversation will be inspired by the examination of one of Zimmerman’s poems, “One Man’s Ceiling,” and his song, “Wipe Off My Glasses.” Call 631727-0900 for more information on this free event.

Theater

North Fork The North Fork Community Theater in Mattituck presents Cabaret, directed by Manning Dandridge, tomorrow and ending Sunday. Show times are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 2:30 PM. To reserve your seats call 631-298-6328. For more information call 631-2984500.

Alarms and Excursions Hampton Theatre Company in Quogue presents Alarms and Excursions, written by Michael Frayn. This comedy runs until June 11. Performances this week will take place on Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 2:30 PM. Tickets prices are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors (except Saturday evenings), $15 for those under 35, and $10 for students under 21. Group rates and dinner/lunch packages are available.

Purchase tickets at hamptontheatre. org or call 1-866-811-4111.

Musical at Bay Street The Man in the Ceiling, directed by Jeffrey Seller, book by Jules Feiffer, and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, will show at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. This musical will run through to June 25. The Man in the Ceiling tells the story of boy cartoonist Jimmy Jibbett. Visit baystreet.org for ticket prices and show schedule. Purchase tickets by

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Fast Paced Comedy Guild Hall in East Hampton hosts Angry Young Man, directed by Stephen Hamilton, on Wednesdays through Sundays at 8 PM, except June 10 at 7 PM. The show opens tonight at 8 PM. The story follows a surgeon from the Middle East who arrives in London to search for a new life. Tickets are $35 for general admission, $33 for members, and $15 for students.

Angry Young Man contains adult language. Tickets are limited; visit GuildHall.com to purchase them.

Film

Oscar Winning Film The East Hampton Library on Main Street presents a free screening of Hidden Figures on Saturday from 1 to 3:30 PM. The film follows three African American female mathematicians in the 1960s who work for NASA and play an important role in space travel. Hidden Figures stars Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Jenelle Monae. Call 631-324-0222, ext. 3 to register.

Montauck Documentary “Reel Montauck,” a compelling documentary and oral history film featuring recollections of the East End’s old-timers will be shown at the East Hampton Historical Farm Museum on Saturday at 2 PM. A $10 contribution is appreciated.

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Gallery Walk

by Jessica Mackin-Cipro Deadline for submissions is Thursday at noon. Email to jessica@indyeastend.com.

Memorial Day Art Show Southampton Artists Association’s “Memorial Day Art Show” will features fine arts photography, paintings, drawings, and sculptures at Levitas Center for the Arts at the Southampton Cultural Center.

A closing reception will be held on Saturday from 4 to 6 PM. For more info visit southamptonartists.org.

Larry Rivers, Jewish Themes Temple Adas Israel in Sag Harbor presents its upcoming exhibition “Larry Rivers, Jewish Themes” co-curated by Mindy Cantor and Ann Chwatsky with the support of David Joel, executive director of the Larry Rivers Foundation. The aptly named show will feature a collection of Mr. Rivers’s art depicting Jewish subjects.

An opening reception will be held on Sunday from 5 to 7 PM. The exhibit runs through June 4.

Sacred Balance The Nature Conservancy in East Hampton presents “Sacred Balance,” curated by Beth McNeill-Muhs. Artists include John Alexander, Scott Bluedorn, Bobbie Braun, Tapp Francke, April Gornik, Kara Hoblin, Cynthia Knott, Jerome Lucani, Jeff Muhs, and Cindy Pease Roe. An opening reception will be held on Saturday from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. The show runs through June 14. Twenty percent of sales will support The Nature Conservancy's work for clean water on Long Island.

Spring Exhibition The East End Photographers Group’s “Spring Exhibition” presents its annual nine-day photographic exhibition at Ashawagh Hall in Springs. The exhibition will feature guest curator Marilyn Stevenson and catering

by Pam Greinke. The show will feature traditional, digital, and alternative photographic processes and include photographers Virginia Aschmoneit, Marilyn De CarloAmes, Zintis Buzermanis, Ann Brandeis, Paul Dempsey, Rich Faron, Ray Germann, Gerry Giliberti, Janet Glazer, Pamela Greinke, Virginia Khuri, Richard Law, Joel Lefkowitz, George Mallis, Joanna McCarthy, Berton Miller, Jim Sabiston, Joan Santos, Rosa Hanna Scott, Jim Slezak, Marilyn Stevenson, Nick Tarr, Mark Testa, and Alex Vignoli.

An opening reception will be held on Saturday from 5 to 9 PM. Job Potter & Friends will perform. A closing reception will take place on Sunday, June 11, from 3 to 5 PM.

Larry Rivers’s “Jews Harp.”

Path To Presidency The Bridgehampton Museum presents the “Path to Presidency” exhibit. The show features unique campaign textiles such as ceramics, flags, posters, parade lanterns, torches, games, and stickers that provide tangible insight into how and why our leaders became our leaders. The exhibition underlines the historically powerful role of mass-market campaign advertising in American elections. An opening will be held Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM. The show will run through October 2.

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East End Calendar

by Elizabeth Vespe 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 5•31•17

• East Hampton Library will be holding a screening of the Oscar winning film Hidden Figures. The movie is set to start at 1 PM and end at 3:30 PM. Admission is free. Sign up at the reference desk, or call 631-324-0222 ext.3.

FRIDAY 6•2•17 • The East Hampton Farmers Market takes place from 9 AM to 1 PM on North Main Street.

• The 2017 Adult Summer Reading Program at East Hampton Library runs until Friday, September 8. Win great prizes, books, DVDs, gift certificates to local shops, and the grand prize, a Kindle Fire. See a reference librarian for details about signing up.

SATURDAY 6•3•17 • Visit the Amagansett Library for a program about plastic pollution and the science and solutions with Erica Cirino.

The lecture is being held for adults and children eight and up. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A and a short workshop for the children. Cirino shares her stories about sailing across the most polluted part of the eastern Pacific Ocean and her journeys with world-class scientists in Demark.

Cirino writes for publications such as Scientific American, Audubon, The Atlantic, National Geographic Voices, and Nautilus Magazine. For additional

information call 631-267-3810

SUNDAY 6•4•17 • Join the Amagansett Library for their young adult drawing club. The event will begin at 2 PM and is for kids in fifth through eighth grade. Drawing games, free draw and collaborative drawing projects will be happening for free. For more information call 631267-3810.

• Springs Fire Department will be holding its annual prime rib dinner from 2 PM until 7 PM. Take out will be available. For tickets, please call 631324-4793. Tickets are available with a $30 donation.

TUESDAY 6•7•17 • Join the East Hampton Library as they welcome Emmy award winning forensic gerontologist, Dr. Nancy R. Peppard, for a six-week program as she teaches how the memoir is important for the Lasting Legacy Project. The Lasting Legacy Project is designed to guide adults of any age in examining their spiritual, social, work, family, and philanthropic legacy. Over the course of the program, participants will explore the legacy that they would like to build, and create a personal record of their legacy for succeeding generations through written, digitally recorded, and/or visual representations that both educate and enlighten beneficiaries.

This will take place from 5 PM to 7 PM. The program is free of charge. For additional information call 631-3240222 ext.3.

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THURSDAY 6•1•17

• At 1 PM there’s a weekly bereavement group meeting at Southampton Hospital’s Parrish Memorial Hall. Call

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FRIDAY 6•2•17 • The Westhampton Free Library will host award-winning author Jim Kingston at 6:30 PM. During the session, Kingston will read from his new book, The City Messenger.

To register, call 631-288-3335 or visit the library website at www. westhamptonlibrary.net.

• The Hayground School Farmers Market will be open from 3 PM to 6:30 PM every Friday until September 1, at the Hayground School on 151 Mitchells Lane, in Bridgehampton. The farmers market will feature more than 20 vendors including, Wolffer Estate Vineyard, Mecox Bay Dairy, Open Minded Organics, Hayden’s Orchard, Chaga Island, and many more. Music, face painting, and pizza will also be available.

For more information, email Ella EngelSnow at haygroundfm@gmail.com.

SATURDAY 6•3•17 • The JP Spata Southampton Democratic Club will be holding a Politics 101 event in the student cafeteria center at Stony Brook Southampton for free from 10 AM until 3 PM. Meet the players and begin to understand the local politics and races. Club membership is not required.

For more information call 631-4706121 or email info@shdemclub.com.

• Meet Tony Nurel of Nurel’s Farmers Market and have a chance to learn about who your local producers are and what fresh produce is in season and available at the Quogue Library at 1 PM. Local produce will be available for purchase after the event. Register by calling the Quogue Library at 631653-4224 ext. 101.

• Join Crystal Oakes at 10 AM as she explores the forest near Long Pond, a body of fresh water that was once a part of a glacial run-off river for a walk hosted by the South Fork Natural History Museum. They will do a shore walk looking at the flora along the pond’s edge and use a two-person seine net to find the animal life that calls Long Pond home. Magnifiers and microscopes will help further appreciate the secret life in fresh water, and binoculars will help see the secrets of the tree canopy. Wear clothing and shoes that can get muddy. Call SoFo at 631-537-9735 for meeting place, admission, and registration information.

• Expert birder, composer, and author Eric Salzman will explore the avian life of the meadow behind the South Fork Natural History Museum and the adjacent Greenbelt woodlands and wetlands. Beginning at 8 AM, the walk will provide an opportunity to see and-especially-hear some of our locally breeding birds. The two-hour walk will be followed by a short introduction to the Eastern Long Island Audubon

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SUNDAY 6•4•17 • Marders, located on Snake Hollow Road in Bridehampton, will be having the Quogue Wildlife Refuge over to showcase their birds of prey. This will happen between 1 PM and 3 PM and is a free and fun learning activity for the whole family. For more information call 631-537-3700.

• Marders will be holding a weekly garden lecture starting at 10 AM. This week’s lecture is titled, “Right Plant Right Container.” Lectures are free of charge and all are welcome. Please call Marders to confirm the time and topic at 631-537-3700.

• Enjoy the sounds of the Dennis Raffelock Duo from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Quogue Library. Dennis, accompanied by guitar virtuoso Mark Marino, will play songs from his So Many Ways CD. He has played at the homes of Dick Clark, Joni Mitchell, Burt Reynolds, plus parties for a president, governor, a mayor, and numerous Hollywood and musical legends. He has played with Joni Mitchell, Twiggy, Julie Andrews, and many more. Reserve your seat for this free concert by calling the Quogue Library at 631-653-4224 ext. 101.

• The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the South Fork will meet at 10:30 AM for Sunday Service at 977 Bridgehampton- Sag Harbor Turnpike at Scuttlehole Road.

Reverend Kimberly Quinn Johnson will deliver a talk titled, “Agreeing to Listen and Understand.” All are welcome.

MONDAY 6•5•17 • From 10 AM until noon, learn to play and enjoy mah jongg at the Hampton Bays Library. Instructor Jacqui Palatnik will teach you the game that has fascinated people since ancient times and retains its popularity today.

Learn about the tiles, basic moves, tactics, sequences and combinations.

• The Westhampton Free Library has added a canasta class to its June lineup due to popular demand. Classes, taught by Jacqui Palatnik, will take place from 1 PM to 3 PM. To register for the free classes, call 631-288-3335 or visit the library website at www. westhamptonlibrary.net.

WEDNESDAY 6•7•17 • As part of the Westhampton Library’s Passport Around the world program, children are invited to participate in three “Welcome to Australia” programs. From 4 PM to 5 PM, children, ages 5-12, can enjoy a story about Australia and then make Anzac cookies to take home. To register for this free program, call 631288-3335 or visit the library website at www.westhamptonlibrary.net.

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By Nicole Teitler

A Barnburner For EWECC

The Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center will host its second annual summer benefit, “A Barn Dance,” this Saturday from 6:30 PM to 10 PM at Kilmore Farm in Wainscott. Celebrating 20 years of the center’s programs, which are full-day, year-round curriculums for children ranging in age from 18 months to five years, the nonprofit center has provided a solid foundation for over 4000 children in the East End community.

EWECC strives to provide a healthy, research-based learning experience for youths to build independent self-worth and self-esteem, so children develop cognitive, physical, social, literacy, math, and creative thinking skills.

The center has a long history of community assistance. Between 1969 and 1996 the location on Cedar Street was known as East Hampton Organization for Community Action, Inc. establishing a mission to help working parents - a mission that has remained constant ever since.

Upon receiving the gift of the Marden home in 1995, the facility moved to Gingerbread Lane Extension and has remained ever since.

Upon receiving a New York State license to provide services for 120 children in 1996, the organization changed its name to East Hampton Day Care Learning Center and graduated its first Pre-K class.

Finally, in 2013 it was christened with the name we know and love today.

The Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center has grown through the help of grants, donations, fundraising efforts and tuition. In a community deeply rooted in volunteer services, local high school students donate their time to meet community service graduation requirements.

The center’s annual budget is $1.3

million dollars. Nearly a quarter of that comes from parent fees with the remaining sum garnered through tax-deductible donations, grants, and tuition reimbursements.

Dedicated to providing quality education for its children, an investment in the future, EWECC provides scholarships to eligible families.

For the 20th Anniversary, “A Barn Dance” will honor the center’s director, Maureen Wikane, along with others who have been generous benefactors through the years.

Tickets are $200, or $100 for young professionals under age 35, and include beer, wine, and sweet tea, delicious fare by Art of Eating, dancing to the Roadhouse Band, and line dance instruction. There will be a silent auction with an

opportunity to bid on fabulous goods and services.

Kilmore Farm is located at 15 Town Line Road, Wainscott. For more information or to reserve tickets, call the center at 631-3245560, or email events@ ewecc.org.

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Raised A Record Photo Courtesy Northwell Health

More than 7000 participants helped raise a record $635,000 at four Northwell Health Walks across Long Island, Westchester and Staten Island on May 21. From the Jones Beach boardwalk in Wantagh to Tanger Outlets in Riverhead, supporters laced up to support women and children’s health initiatives, and cardiac and cancer care.

Since its inception, the Northwell Health Walk has raised nearly $3.3 million. Donations will be collected through June 9.

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On May 22 in NYC, fashion icons Donna Karan and Nicole Miller joined the fight to save Sag Harbor Cinema by attending a fundraising event at HGU New York. The star studded event followed news that Billy Joel, Martin Scorsese, Andy Cohen, and Harvey Weinstein have all come on board to join the campaign being led by the Sag Harbor Partnership to restore and rebuild the much loved cinema. Visit sagharborcinema.org for more info.

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by Jessica Mackin-Cipro Deadline for submissions is Thursday at noon. Email to jessica@ indyeastend.com.

Insider’s View From a secluded, spacious, and spectacularly chic oceanfront home to a traditional dwelling in the heart of the village, the Southampton Historical Museum’s eighth annual “Insider’s View” house tour will be held on Saturday. It will offer a unique opportunity to enter and admire a few of Southampton’s most extraordinary architectural gems.

Houses are open from 1 to 4 PM, after which attendees are invited to a champagne reception, catered

by Sant Ambroeus restaurant, beginning at 4:30 PM in the beautiful Rogers Mansion.

Decorators-DesignersDealers Benefit Gala Southampton Fresh Air Home presents its 25th annual “Decorators-Designers-Dealers” sale and auction benefit gala on Saturday from 5 to 8:30 PM. The event features live, silent, and wine auctions and a home furnishings and antique sale. The SFAH is a camp that accommodates physically challenged children.

Tickets start at $750. For tickets and more info visit www.sfah.org.

North Fork Waiter Race The 6th Annual North Fork Waiter Race hosted by The Market will be held on Saturday beginning at 10 AM. Waiters and spectators welcome. Entrants will balance a beverage-filled stemmed wine glass on a serving tray and race to the finish line without spilling the beverage. Meet on Main Street in Greenport at the Opportunity Shop. Entry fee is $50. Prizes for first, second, and third place. For more information or to sponsor a waiter, contact The Market at 631477-8803.

Dancers For Good Eryc Taylor Dance will join Paul Taylor Dance and seven other dance companies in performance at the second annual “Dancers for Good” benefit at the Ross School in East Hampton on Saturday at 7:30 PM. Hosted by Bebe Neuwirth. Eryc Taylor’s work, “Song for Cello and Piano,” with a commissioned original score by Daniel Tobias, will be presented on invitation from Michael Apuzzo, co-founder of the Dancers for Good Foundation and current Paul Taylor Dance Company member.

ETD, one of the first companies approached to participate in this year’s Dancers for Good, will join principal dancers from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Complexions Contemporary Ballet and more.

Tickets are $200. Visit www. dancersforgood.com.

Give A Kid A Summer The “Give A Kid A Summer” tag sale is hosted by Hampton Racquet to benefit Project MOST in East Hampton. The family event will be filled with fun, food, beverages, activities for kids and a big tag sale. On Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM. Visit www. hamptonracquet.com for more info.

A Barn Dance The annual Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center summer benefit “A Barn Dance” at Kilmore Farm in Wainscott will be held on Saturday at 6 PM. The event features live music, dancing, and Southern cuisine. The Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center in East Hampton offers a full-day, year-round curriculum for children aged 18 months to five years, providing rich, researchbased learning experiences that help them build independence and self-esteem and develop cognitive, physical, social, literacy, math, and

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creative thinking skills. Tickets are $200, or $100 for young professionals under age 35, and include beer, wine, and sweet tea, delicious fare by Art of Eating, dancing to the Roadhouse Band, and line dance instruction. There will be a silent auction with an opportunity to bid on fabulous goods and service. For more information or to reserve tickets, call the center at 631-324-5560, or email events@ewecc.org.

beer, bloody Marys, Mimosas, soft drinks, dessert, and coffee will be served. Tickets are $50 and $55 at the door. Tickets are on sale at the Hampton Bays Library, Erika’s Clothing Store, and Fandango.

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Wine & Roses

Peconic Bay Medical Center presents its “Spring Gala” at Royalton Farms in Mattituck on Saturday at 6:30 PM. For more information contact Candace Porter at 631-548-6166.

The Southampton Cultural Center’s second annual “An Evening of Wine & Roses” gala will be held on Sunday from 5 to 8 PM. The event celebrates 31 years of education, exhibition, and performance. Join for delectable dishes and wines, live and silent auctions at Southampton Social Club. The event will honor Tom Clavin, Mayor Mark Epley, Dan Gasby, Bonnie Grice, Phil Keith, and Paton Miller. For tickets or sponsorship info visit www.sccarts.org.

Garden Party Fundraiser The Hampton Bays Beautification Association is holding its annual “Garden Party” fundraiser and Chinese auction on Saturday from noon to 3 PM at Oakland’s Restaurant in Hampton Bays.

A buffet lunch including wine,

Prime Rib Dinner The Springs Fire Department will present its annual prime rib dinner on Sunday from 2 to 7 PM. Each dinner is a donation of $30. For tickets call Bob at 631-324-4793.

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The Blue Party “The Blue Party” will be held at East Wind in Wading River on June 8 from 6:30 to 11 PM. The event is being held to benefit children and families affected by autism across Long Island.

Suffolk Asperger-Autism Support & Information is a Long Island charity that is run completely by volunteers; all parents of children with autism. They now serve over 1300 families across Long Island with support, resources, and programs. Single tickets start at $185. For more information visit www.sasiny.org.

Catwalk For Canines The Gabby Wild Foundation will host Catwalk For Canines, an ethical and eco-friendly fashion show at the Southampton Social Club in Southampton on Saturday, June 10, from 1 to 4 PM. The fashion show will serve as a fundraiser to benefit the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation.

The fashion show will feature models and canines. All clothing displayed during the show is sustainable and ethically produced.

The show will feature clothing from Daiá; Barbara D›Altoè’s fashion house, Maison Rodé; Marita Wrong; MXN Clothing; and Pelush. The designs will exhibit well-tailored, ready-towear, and couture fashion looks.

The event will also include a silent auction and raffle. Raffle funds raised during the event will aid the Gabby Wild Foundation’s conservation efforts such as rainforest reforestation, camera trap monitoring systems, and 24/7 eco-guard monitoring of the critically-endangered Sumatran tiger, Sumatran elephant, and Sumatran rhino. All funds from tickets will directly support the Southampton Animal Shelter foundation.

Tickets to the benefit can be purchased on the Southampton Animal Shelter website, www. southamptonanimalshelter. com under “Events.” Tickets are $65 each.

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Hamptons Heart Ball An event that will once again stand out this summer is the American Heart Association’s “21st Annual Hamptons Heart Ball.” In a new location this year, this anticipated event will be held at the Southampton Arts Center in Southampton on Saturday, June 10.

This year, the Heart Ball will honor Lori Mosca, MD, and Ralph S. Mosca, MD.

The Village of Southampton will also be recognized for being a Heart Safe community. The 2017 Hamptons Heart Ball will be chaired by George Benedict, chair emeritus of the board of the Seafield Center, and Aubrey C. Galloway, MD, Seymour Cohn professor and chairman, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center.

The Hamptons Heart Ball is a fun and elegant event focused on raising funds for the American Heart Association. The evening will feature live music by That 70’s Band, cocktail hour, a seated dinner catered by Elegant Affairs as well as a live and silent auction.

Also new this year will be the “Crash the Ball After Party” which will take place from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM.

The ball will start at 6 PM. Tickets are $600. After party tickets are $200. For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or to purchase tickets, contact Barbara Poliwoda at 631-734-2804, Barbara.poliwoda@heart.org or visit www.hamptonsheartball. heart.org.

Midsummer Night Drinks God’s Love We Deliver presents the 17th annual “Midsummer Night Drinks” on Saturday, June 10, from 6 to 9 PM at the home of Calvin Klein in Southampton.

God’s Love We Deliver is NYC’s leading provider of nutritious, individually tailored meals, that are brought to people who are too sick to shop or cook for themselves.

The foundation cooks 6600 meals daily. Tickets start at $500. For more info visit www.glwd.org.

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Guest Worthy Recipe: Kevin O’Connor

By Zachary Weiss WHO: Kevin O’Connor, chef at large for Cobram Estate Olive Oil INSTAGRAM: @ChefKevinOConnor ABOUT: Raised in the Sierra Foothills,

Kevin O’Connor developed a love for gathering, hunting, foraging, and cooking at a young age. Starting in fine dining at the age of 14, he has over 12 years of experience in some of California’s best restaurants. No matter his venture, he strives to find a real connection to the food he cooks and the places it comes from. An avid forager and adventurist, he always prefers an open fire to a stove. He cooks from the heart, with respect for the ingredients, keeping his flavors simple, clean, and damn delicious.

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WHY? This cake is great for any time of the day since it’s not overtly sweet due to the olive oil notes incorporated. The icing is a fun “party trick” since it’s two ingredients and tastes amazingly complex. I usually wait to prepare the icing until after dinner so I can showcase how well the olive oil works with baking and pastry, creating a vibrant green layer on top of the cake. People love it.

INGREDIENTS: For the Carrot Cake 3 cups all purpose flour, plus a little more for the pan 1 pound of carrots, peeled and finely grated

3 large eggs, at room temperature ⅓ cup of nonfat buttermilk, at room temperature 2 cups of sugar

1 ½ cups of Cobram Estate olive oil 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt

For the ‘Buttercream’ ¾ cup powdered sugar

6 tablespoons Cobram Estate olive oil NOTE: For this recipe I let the bold flavors of the olive oil take the place of the spices which are traditional in any carrot cake.

When I make this cake I use

Nantes carrots grown in the Capay Valley, but any carrot will work.

DIRECTIONS: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a large cake tin with a drizzle of olive oil. Dust with flour, tap out any excess and set aside.

Whisk together the carrots, eggs, buttermilk, sugar, and olive oil in a large bowl. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir the flour mixture into the carrot mixture until completely combined.

Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.

Bake for one hour and 15 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. While the cake is baking, prepare the buttercream by thoroughly and vigorously whisking the powdered sugar and olive oil together.

Unmold the cake onto a cooling rack and let cool completely before frosting. (Optional) Garnish with carrot ribbons or cleaned carrot tops.

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Snail Of Approval

Almond’s Jack O’Donnell, head server; Nicholas Maracz, general manager; Laura Luciano, SFEE leader; Rive Weiner; Jeremy Blutstein, chef de cuisine; Jason Weiner, owner; Anne Howard, SFEE chair; Steve Roux, head bartender.

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Slow Food East End has awarded Bell & Anchor in Sag Harbor, Almond Restaurant in Bridgehampton, and Art of Eating in Bridgehampton with its prestigious Snail of Approval.

The Snail of Approval award is given to locales that incorporate slow food ideals. This means they provide good, clean, and fair food in all aspects of their operation.

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the Snail of Approval, they can expect quality food that is mostly local, sustainably raised and grown, and delicious.

Bell & Anchor, owned by Chef Sam McCleland and David Loewenberg, creates a seafoodbased menu that takes inspiration from Sag Harbor’s rich maritime history. They provide dishes with an emphasis on local, seasonal, and sustainable offerings from both the land and sea.

Almond Restaurant has been a staple on the East End since Jason Weiner and Eric Lemonides opened its doors in 2001. Weiner’s commitment to locally sourced, artisanally-crafted cuisine is evident. The restaurant proudly provides the names of its suppliers in red on their menu as a way to educate and connect its customers with local farmers, fishermen, vineyards, and other artisanal purveyors.

Art of Eating is a full-service off-premise catering and event planning company focusing on local, organic, and seasonal fare.

Husband and wife owners Cheryl Stair and John Kowalenko are committed to local farmers, foragers, and fishermen.

The Snail of Approval supports the East End chapter of Slow Food’s mission to spread the word about the health, economic, and environmental advantages of eating locally and seasonally.

Additional East End restaurants that have been awarded the Snail of Approval include 18 Bay on Shelter Island, Estia’s Little Kitchen in Sag Harbor, Love Lane Kitchen in Mattituck, The North Fork Table & Inn in Southold, Nick & Toni’s in East Hampton, and Noah’s in Greenport.

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Camp Ruschmeyer’s: A Summer Playground For Adults

By Nicole Teitler

Landmark Montauk hot spot Ruschmeyer’s kicked off a new multi-faceted program Memorial Day Weekend. WorkEatPlay, a startup company that optimizes restaurants’ unused spaces during daytime hours, has launched #CampRusch. Camp Rusch aims to return Ruschmeyer’s to the original roots of Montauk. An adult summer camp, gathered around a bonfire amid hotel cabins, comprises a multi-faceted program of events and local partnerships that’s a surefire way to bring back buzz to the season.

Activities will include music, meditation, and fitness. In addition, a pop up shop series of nationally recognized fashion brands, children’s activities, tastings, and more will be offered throughout the week and

weekends.

Local partnerships include Montauk Brewing Company as the exclusive beer provider and Air+Speed Surf for staff uniforms.

Breaking it down by hashtags, the program of events looks as follows:

Saturdays are all about #RushCampRusch & #MtkCampVibes. Just when you thought sandpits were for children, Ruschmeyer’s takes you back to camp style atmosphere.

Music by Matt Medved of Billboard Dance helps create a DJ / Burning Man vibe, minus the desert.

Sundays come to #ShareTheWave.

Merging both city and the local Montauk community as one, placing fitness, fashion, music and art at the forefront of the series is

the focus.

Weekend Mornings wake up to #Waves&Wellness. The summer wellness program will bring in local instructors and brands, alongside larger brands and popular instructors, to create a fitness program tying in to the values of Montauk’s original waves. No need to ‘ditch the plains’ out here.

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Mondays #ComeDownBrunch and co-work with WEP: A specialty brunch and co-working event will include program discussions and content workshops led by leaders in a given industry.

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Spectator’s Wine Picks

By Elizabeth Vespe

Just in time for National Wine Day (May 25) Wine Spectator, one of the leading wine enthusiast magazines, is paying very close attention to the booming Long Island wine scene. The June 15th edition will include senior editor James Molesworth’s, top rated and

recommended Long Island wines, perfect for summertime.

Over a span of 12 months, nearly 200 wines were reviewed by Molesworth in a blind tasting.

The Wolffer Estate, Late Harvest Descencia Long Island 2015, was granted with a score of 90 out of 100, the highest-ranking wine

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The runner up, Bedell, Cabernet Franc North Fork of Long Island 2014, received a rating of 89 out of 100. Molesworth explained, “Nice purity here, with a beam of red currant and bitter cherry fruit notes, and flecks of subtle tobacco and mineral.”

Grapes of Roth, Shinn Estate, and Clovis Point were among the vineyards to hold the honor of cultivating the other top five wines on Wine Spectator’s list.

The overall results were very encouraging. Over 61 percent of Long Island wines tasted received a score of 85 or above on Wine Spectator’s 100 point scale.

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Finding an inexpensive Long Island wine is relatively rare.

However, on Molesworth’s list, 10 bottles of wine with a rating of 85 points or higher can be purchased for $20 or less a bottle.

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Long Island is home to about 3000 acres of vineyards. Production levels remain small for the majority of these wineries giving them a quaint feel. A vineyard tour or wine tasting is an ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of New York City this summer.

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Crab cakes Ingredients (serves 4) 1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat

1 egg yolk

1 tbsp butter

1/2 white onion (minced)

1/3 c olive oil

1 1/2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning

Method

1/4 c parsley (chopped) 1 tsp Dijon mustard

1/3 c panko bread crumbs

1/3 c Ritz crackers (crumbled) 1 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Begin by mixing all of the ingredients except the butter and olive oil. Then form your crab cakes.

Heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat in a sautĂŠ pan. Slowly cook the cakes over medium heat, flipping the cakes regularly to brown the outsides.Heating them all the way through should take about 15 minutes.

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Shinn Estate Vineyards hosts self– guided vineyard walks all weekend.

Reservations are required. www. shinnestatevineyards.com.

Martha Clara Vineyards Take an educational vineyard walk at the Riverhead locale at noon on Sunday. Reservations required. www.marthaclaravineyards.com Raphael Keith Maguire performs from 1 to 4 PM on Sunday. www. raphaelwine.com.

Clovis Point Vineyard and Winery Clovis Point Vineyard and Winery will feature Freddy Monday 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM on Saturday. Later in the evening, East End Trio will perform from 7 PM to 10 PM. Limited seats available. Call 631722-4222 for more information.

On Sunday, from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM, enjoy Peter Kanelous. www. clovispointwines.com.

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Castello di Borghese Vineyard There will be a winemaker’s walk, vineyard tour, and wine tastings every Saturday at 1 PM. $20 entrance fee. Call to reserve your spot or sign up online. www. castellodiborghese.com.

Baiting Hollow Farm Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard presents Craig Rose from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM and Ain’t So EZ from 2 to 6 PM on Saturday. On Sunday, from 2 to 6 PM, it’s Spectrum. www. baitinghollowfarmvineyard.com.

Wölffer Estate Vineyard Stop by for Twilight Thursday every week from 5 to 8 PM in the Tasting Room. This week, Dan Lauter performs. Sunset Fridays & Saturdays at the Wine Stand commence this weekend with music from 5 PM till sunset. On Friday, it’s Charles Certain. www. wolffer.com.

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By Rick Murphy Girls talking about girls — your

as a family unit. We did this by watching Dad read the racing form.

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RICK’S SPACE Nowadays, I like to honor his memory by reading the sports section. I don’t bother anyone. I don’t annoy anyone. I sit quietly, eat and read. (OK, in the interest of full disclosure, I should point out I probably do bother people because I chew with my mouth open and burp and belch occasionally.)

by Rick Murphy

Girl Talk Women are talkers.

Be it in person or on the phone, women seem enamored with long, probing conversations, absorbed and engrossed in the intricacies of even the most minute of happenings.

They also like to watch women that talk: “The View” is the perfect example.

Men are succinct. I, for example, have 42 minutes of talk time on my cell this month, almost all of it with my wife. Men grouse, grumble and rumble. When I do talk to a male friend it goes something like this: Me: You watching the game?

Craig: Yeah.

Me: Whatdya think?

Craig: I think they stink.

That’s it. My texts are the same length: “Where’s the dough u owe me?” etc.

Women, however, natter, blather and meander. Rather than go from point A to point B, they take the circuitous route.

Karen: Hello, Kathy?

Kathy: Hi.

Karen: I want to tell you about my day.

Kathy: Tell me about your whole week!

Karen: It’s been quite a year!

Kathy: Tell me from the beginning!

Karen: Well, when I was an embryo ...

Women are the only species of human, mammal, sub-human, insect, vegetable or any other living thing that can actually spend hours talking about talking: Karen: Rick, we need to talk . . .

Rick: (Grunt)

Karen: It’s important that we talk ...

Rick: About what?

Karen: About communicating with each other.

Rick: What about it?

Karen: I think it’s important.

Rick: What is?

Karen: Communicating. We need to talk about it.

Rick: When?

Karen: For the next nine hours.

Rick: What is there to talk about?

Karen: Let’s talk about that.

Rick: What?

The way I figure it, after a hard day’s work a man has the right to mellow out and get a brief respite from the pressures inherent in being the breadwinner and throne sitter . . .

I’ll come home from work and sit down with the paper.

Karen: How was work, darling?

Rick: OK.

Karen: Tell me everything. I want to hear all the details.

Rick: I went, I worked, I came home.

Karen: I had a great day. I woke up at 6:15, and at 6:16 I put up coffee, and at 6:18 . . . and at 6:21 . . . and so on. There was an excellent feature on “The View” about a Swahili tribeswoman who learned how to hunt eels with her toes . . . it empowers all women! Let me tell you all about it!

Rick: Get me a beer.

Karen: Anyhow, when the tribeswoman was an embryo . . .

Though women will tolerate talking to men for nine hours in a row, the true genius of their babble is only

Karen: Hi Mary!

Mary: Hi, what are you up to?

Karen: I just got home from Donna’s house!

Mary: How was it?

Karen: Fine!

Mary: Really?

Karen: Actually, no. You know how she gets.

Mary: Tell me about it!

Karen: She makes that annoying little gesture when she talks . . .

Mary: I know the one. I hate that!

Karen: And it’s always about her!

Mary: That’s all she ever talks about!

Karen: It’s a terrible habit!

Mary: It drives me crazy!

Karen: Anyhow, let me tell you about my day . . .

Mary: Tell me everything!

Men, you know you’re in for a lot of misery when you hear your wife order the million minute plan from your cell phone company.

Just as fish evolved over centuries to form gills in order to survive, so will women form a cell phone that will morph where the ear is thus insuring for an eternity of handsfree chatter.

Oops! She just read this column.

“We need to talk,” she said earnestly.

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Rick: Why?

Karen: It’s important we communicate.

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Hampton Classic News

By Elizabeth Vespe

The horses are getting geared up for the 42nd Hampton Classic Horse Show. The show will take place on Sunday, August 27 through Sunday, September 3. This week, Shanette Barth Cohen, executive director, announced updates to this year's Classic.

The prize money for the Douglas Elliman Grand Prix Qualifier has increased to $86,000, which gives the FEI riders more heavily weighted points toward the LONGINES World Rankings.

The Classic has added a 3’3” Junior Hunter division, as well as 1.20 jumper divisions for junior and amateur-owner competitors.

A 2’6” Children’s Equitation division on Local Day, August 27, has also been added to the list of events. Cohen said the Hampton classic is proud to offer a 3* USEF Show Jumping Talent Search class in the Grand Prix field, rather than a 2* class in Jumper Ring 2.

In response to their Horsemen’s Advisory Committee’s recommendations, they've moved

around some of the 1.30 junior and amateur-owner competitions

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For fans of the sport, the grandstands near the Grand Prix Ring will be upgraded to “bucket” seats.

Tickets will go on sale Thursday with prices ranging from $35 to $45 depending on seating location.

If you can’t remember the last time your duct/vents were cleaned, you are probably overdue.

However, if you are an American Express card holder, American Express is providing a pre-sale that has already begun. In addition to getting early access to general admission tickets, buyers will also receive a 10 percent off coupon to the Hampton Classic Souvenir Shop, if tickets are booked using American Express prior to tomorrow.

For a full list of participants and detailed schedules, visit www. hamptonclassic.com.

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Time To Cash In

By Camila Tucci

Let’s face it - being a millennial can be expensive. They need unlimited data plans, Netflix, Spotify, not to mention college tuition. For most young adults the summer is a time of double shifts and lots of Red Bull. Summer is when millennials cash in.

WalletHub, a personal finance website, took an in-depth look at the best places to find summer jobs around the country. They studied people aged 16 through 24 and ranked the cities according to youth job market and social environment and affordability -- 150 cities were ranked from all corners of the map.

Cities could reach a total score of 100 points with up to 75 points coming from youth job market and 25 points coming from social environment and affordability.

Ranked at the top is Orlando, Florida, not surprisingly. Orlando gets increasingly busy throughout the summer as more and more people travel to visit attractions such as Disney World or Universal Studios. Working at an amusement park or gift shop is a perfect

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youth job market and 99 in social environment and affordability.

This ranking is surprising seeing as New York City has plenty of businesses geared towards tourists especially in the summer. With social environment New York City should have much better than 99 place regardless of the affordability aspect. New York City ranked dead last in a subcategory that WalletHub studied for median income of part-time workers.

summer gig for any teenager and in Orlando there are plenty of gift shops. Orlando scored a 65.10 overall with top ranking in youth job market and second place in social environment.

New York City placed 101 overall out of 150 cities with a score of 42.58. It scored 100 in

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They ranked just behind Boston, Massachusetts.

Rounding out the list as the worst place for summers jobs is Moreno Valley, California, with a score of 33.73 overall. Don’t go there looking for a summer job.

For students on the East End, the summer may seem dreadful with stress of bosses, coworkers, and rude customers but nothing beats having gas in the tank and cash in the bank.

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“Foods can be contaminated at their source. For example, oysters that are harvested from contaminated water, or fruit and vegetables that are contaminated in the field,” warned the CDC.

had popped up in 10 schools in the district. The schools had to be closed and cleaning crews called in. One local newspaper reported, “Every inch of classrooms and playgrounds are now being scrubbed down.”

Outbreaks of norovirus illness have occurred in nursing homes, hospitals, restaurants, banquet halls, summer camps, and even at family dinners. These are all places where people often eat food handled or prepared by others.

“There is no specific medicine to treat people with norovirus illness.

Norovirus infection cannot be treated with antibiotics because it is a viral (not a bacterial) infection,” Dr. Hill said.

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in the CDC’s Division of Viral Diseases. “If they have any concerns about their child’s health, parents should speak with their health care provider.”

The virus can easily contaminate food because it is very tiny and infective. It only takes a very small amount of virus particles (as few as 18) to make someone sick.

Food can get contaminated with norovirus when infected people who have traces of stool or vomit on their hands touch the food, or food is placed on counters or surfaces that have infectious stool or vomit on them, or even spread through the air.

“Norovirus can lead to death.

Elderly people are at increased risk of severe complications from norovirus,” Dr. Hill warned. The main concern with norovirus is dehydration. “Sports drinks and other drinks without caffeine or alcohol can help with mild dehydration. But these drinks may not replace important nutrients and minerals. If you think you or someone you are caring for is

People who have norovirus illness can shed billions of norovirus particles, which is why it can spread so rapidly, especially in contained places like schools and cruise ships.

Infected particles cling to door handles and on many surfaces, making it nearly impossible to avoid. Bleach is used to disinfect surfaces.

Last November a Brooklyn school had to be shut down and decontaminated after paramedics responded to a call about the sick children at William T. Sampson School in Borough Park. About 30 children were afflicted.

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Most of these outbreaks occur in the food service settings like restaurants. Infected food workers are frequently the source of the outbreaks, often by touching readyto-eat foods, such as raw fruits and vegetables, with their bare hands before serving them. However, any food served raw or handled after being cooked can get contaminated with norovirus.

Practicing proper hand hygiene can prevent the spread of norovirus.

Important strategies include washing hands with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and changing diapers, and always before eating, preparing, or handling food. For more information about norovirus, visit the Centers for Disease Control’s website.

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To Protect, Assist, And Honor Service Members

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Just in time for Memorial Day, Senator Ken LaValle offered an overview of measures he’s initiated affecting military service people.

According to a release from his office, the legislative package would safeguard the welfare of those who protect our lives, ease their fiscal burdens, show them the path to crucial benefits, and honor their service to this country.

“Throughout my career, I have fought for legislation that recognizes rewards and assists our veterans,” the senator said. “This package of legislation would provide both our active military and our veterans with many basic opportunities that they are deserve.

Every service member sacrifices tremendously on a daily basis for his or her willingness to serve and protect all of us. It’s my hope that the Assembly follows suit and approves the bills, and that the Governor signs them into law.”

Below, the legislation and what it does:

• Bill S927 would establish a class D felony for the crime of inciting violence against both active duty and reserve military service members in an effort to curb the destructive trend of targeting those who have made a career out of protecting the citizens of this country. Bill S955 would make it a class C felony to commit assault against an active-duty soldier if the accused’s intent was to prevent that soldier from performing their lawful duty.

• Bill S936 would create a task force to study and improve the job market for veterans. The task force would be comprised of stakeholders within state government, the private sector, and institutions of higher education.

• Bill S5158 would assist servicerelated disabled veterans in affording a home by giving those with a VA disability rating of 40 percent or higher a preference in applications to the state’s

Affordable Home Ownership Development Program.

• Bill S1482 would expand eligibility for veterans in public housing to include those of recent conflicts, and require granting of a preference for public housing to veterans or families of veterans who have a military service connected disability.

• Bill S959 would allow municipalities to offer the alternative veterans’ property tax exemption to members of the military who are currently serving on active duty. Under current law, individuals who are in active military service need to wait until their service in uniform is finished in order to receive the tax benefits extended by participating municipalities.

• Bill S2520A would allow the governing body of a city, village, town, or county to exempt reservists called to active duty from property taxes. The exemption, which would span the time of active duty, would ease the financial burden that reservists and their families often face when they are called upon to serve.

• Bill S5411 would permit towns to offer reserve military veterans who participated in Operation Graphic Hand the alternative veteran property tax exemption.

• Bill S5807 would ensure that service members who have dependent family members with developmental disabilities continue to receive services from the state without interruption to guarantee better continuity of care and better outcomes for the individual.

• Bill S3571 would streamline the process for active duty service members to receive their free Empire Passport for state park usage. Current law requires the Empire Passport to be completed annually and to be sent via US Mail, making the entire process lengthy and cumbersome. Active duty service members and their immediate family would instead be

eligible for the free pass by providing their military ID upon entry.

• Bill S1013 would remove the 24 hour waiting period for marriage licenses for military personnel scheduled for deployment in less than 30 days. Currently the mandatory waiting period of 24 hours for couples to get married is a hindrance to those expected to serve our country overseas and on short notice.

• Bill S2424B would direct the State Division of Veterans’ Affairs to develop a plan for a comprehensive statewide program of coordinated services for servicedisabled veterans. The plan would include: educational training and retraining services and facilities; health, medical, and rehabilitation services; employment and reemployment services; housing

options; transportation options; long-term care options; personal care; day program service options; family outreach; and other essential services that maximize existing resources.

• Bill S200 would provide an increase in the base rates of annuities payable to blind veterans and surviving spouses of blind veterans.

• Bill S4464 would authorize the issuance of distinctive license plates for veterans, while also exempting them from the one-time service and annual registration fees to keep their license plates updated.

All of the bills have been transmitted to the assembly for consideration. If approved, they would be sent to the governor for approval.

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Last year’s CAP march drew a crowd of kids and community members dedicated to saying “no” to drugs.

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CAP March Friday

The Riverhead Community Awareness Program, Inc. (CAP) will sponsor its 32nd annual “Say NO to Drugs March” on Friday.

Retiring Riverhead school district superintendent Nancy Carney will be the honored guest at this year’s march.

Carney has served the district as superintendent since 2010; prior to that she served as assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction for five years.

According to CAP officials, “Throughout her time in Riverhead, Ms. Carney has worked to foster and sustain positive, collaborative relationships between the district and the entire community.

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“I’m honored to participate as speaker at this year’s CAP march,” Carney said in a release announcing the event. “I’m appreciative of the program and the opportunity for our students to learn to make good choices.”

Since 1983 the nonprofit organization, CAP, has been providing drug and alcohol prevention, education, and counseling programs for the Riverhead Central School District.

CAP is best known for its twoyear prevention program serving over 800 fifth and sixth graders in Pulaski Street School each year.

The Life Skills program, taught by community volunteers and student peer leaders, concludes with the annual “Say NO to Drugs March.”

Although the goal of the program is to prevent and delay underage drinking and drug use, its foundation is rooted in building self-esteem, and increasing healthy decision-making skills. Several teachers at Pulaski Street School recommended that Carney lead this year’s march. Pulaski principal Dave Densieski agreed.

“Ms. Carney has led the district through some of the toughest transitions in our educational system over the last 50 years,” he said. “In this time, she has seen us through a major construction project, built fiscally responsible budgets and oversaw a K-12 curriculum alignment. This is the legacy she leaves behind which allows those remaining to continue to build a great educational program for all of our students.”

Carney, who will be retiring this summer, appreciates the strength of the Riverhead community to work

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together to overcome challenges.

“The people and kids are amazing,” she said. “I feel blessed and privileged to be here for the past 12 years.” She added that although she has spent a career educating the children of the East End, she has spent a lifetime learning from them.

The 32nd annual “Say NO to Drugs March” begins at 9:30 AM on Friday in front of Pulaski Street School. Marchers will head south on Roanoke Avenue, then west on 2nd Street, returning to Pulaski Street School via Griffing and Hallett avenues. Following the march, there will be a brief ceremony on the steps of Pulaski Street School during which Carney, along with NYS Senator Ken LaValle, Assemblyman Fred Thiele, and the Riverhead Town Board, will address the students and community. After the ceremony, the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1742 will once again serve a picnic lunch to all of the students.

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Founding Families The Focus

By Elizabeth Vespe

Museum tours, Horton Lighthouse visits, lectures, crafts and lots more is on tap this weekend, as the Southold Historical Society celebrates the town’s founding families.

For the children, team games with Farmer Jamie, the Shark Tank and hands-on sea life exhibit from Atlantis Marine World, and interactive activities from the Southold Indian Museum are on the agenda.

Elegant Eats Food truck will be in attendance near the Ann CurrieBell House for dining. Bus tours of historic sights and monuments, walking tours of the burial grounds, research opportunities at the Southold Library, and nautical museum visits are all on the historical society's itinerary.

Art by local artists will be on display and on sale at the Pettit Center.

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Six years in the making, the Brendan House is finished. The undertaking has been an East End collaborative effort to renovate the historical home to what it is today. Many years ago a home for unwed mothers (as shown above), Brendan House has been transformed into a shared living experience slated for 10 survivors of traumatic brain injury as well as other catastrophic injuries. A residence for both civilians and veterans, the revitalized Brendan House (top) is the first of its kind on Long Island.

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Speakers will hold forth on a range of subjects on Saturday. Rebecca DeMarino will speak about the legacies of historical Southold families in a talk titled, "The Blue Slate: Bringing Your Legacy to Life."

Nathan Andruski will also deliver

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environmentally-conscious solution to transportation problems made TRF more palatable to cities.

The green aspect of the service helped TFR receive a grant from the City of San Diego, where the micro transit idea booms. So, too, can you find free rides, 365 days a year, in Florida. Using the jaunty, six-seat electric shuttles – and not a drop of gasoline — has led to partnerships with municipalities, plus sports stadiums and malls, where TFR can offer shuttles from underused parking lots to stores and stadiums to fans and shoppers.

And the ideas keep coming for the pair of entrepreneurs. The two beta-tested an app in San Diego that offers on demand service. “It led to a big spark in ridership,” Esposito reported, likening the service to “a geo-fenced Uber.”

a lecture at the museum complex.

He’ll ask, "What is the Life of a Southold Bayman?" Amy Folk discusses “Gravestones: Their Art and Symbolism,” while Sandi BrewsterWalker engages listeners in genealogy.

On Sunday, learn about the Glovers, Barnabus Horton, and what life was like for a 12-year-old boy in Southold in 1650.

A Family Tent will be the place to socialize and share memories. Take a close look at family photos displayed and find your family on the timeline.

It all starts Friday at 4 PM, with registration, walking and bus tour signups, the art show opening, and a wine and cheese reception in the speakers’ tent. There’s no admission for Friday’s events, which include the dedication of the new boxwood garden.

Saturday’s events run from 9 AM to 6 PM; Sunday, step back in history form 9 AM to 4 PM. For ticket information, visit the historical society website.

Located on 54325 Main Road in Southold, the Southold Historical Museum holds archives that date back to 1650.

“There’s really no ceiling,” Esposito observed, looking ahead. “We’ve been approached by dozens of cities.”

Summarizing the success, he added, “It’s exciting to see our little hometown beach shuttle evolve into a real transit solution around the country.” By offering short (under three mile) rides, TFR fills a niche and solves a problem found in localities around the globe.

With the success of their idea, the two were able to leave their full-time salaried jobs and focus fully on The Free Ride. Based now in Florida, but, of course, here in The Hamptons for the summer, they say life away from the corporate world has been one heck of a ride.

They’re busy running their national company this season, but we’re guessing that this summer they might find time, and definitely a ride, to Main Beach.

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A lot of events are happening this week on the North Fork. Here are a few to check out.

Mattituck-Laurel Italian Republic Day will be celebrated on Thursday at 5:30 PM at the Mattituck-Laurel Library. Learn the history behind the holiday and how it is celebrated in Italy today. No registration necessary and free of charge.

will be held on Monday at 6 PM. Registration is required. Call 631298-4134 for more information.

A geometry Regents review will be held on June 7 at 6 PM at the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library.

Registration is required.

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Enjoy the film, A Tale of Love and Darkness, on Friday at 1:30 PM. The movie showcases the story of Amos Oz's youth, set against the backdrop of the end of the British Mandate for Palestine and the early years of the state of Israel.

AARP will be holding a safe driving course on Saturday at 9 AM for motor vehicle operators aged 50 and older. Register in person at the curriculum desk. The event will be $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members.

An earth science Regents review

An outdoor painting workshop will take place on Sunday from 9 AM to noon. Join Master of Fine Arts instructor Suzanne Fokine and Group for the East End for the first session of an outdoor painting workshop. Discover the artist within on the delightful grounds of Downs Farm Preserve in Cutchogue. This program is open to all levels of painting experience, from beginner to accomplished painters.

Students are responsible for their own easels or other set up, tools and materials. Registration is required. There will be a fee of $30 per three-hour class or $85 for 3 classes. For reservations or more information contact Christine Tylee at 631-765-6450 ext.208

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Nature-themed story time will take place on Tuesday from 11 AM to 12 PM. Children, ages two to five, are welcome to join Group For The East End's staff at Downs Farm Preserve as they enjoy a naturethemed story create a fun craft, and explore the nature center. For reservations or more information, contact Jessica Kennelly at 631765-6450 ext.215 or jkennelly@ eastendenvironment.org.

Nutrition Therapy

The Peconic Bay Medical Center will be holding medical nutrition therapy discussion on the first Thursday of every month from now until December from 12 PM to 1 PM. PBMC is located on 1300 Roanoke Avenue in Riverhead. This

week, the topic is reducing your risk of stroke through nutrition. To reserve a seat, call 631-548-6827.

Successful Fundraiser

The Evening of Comedy raised $6500 for homeless pets at the Kent Animal Shelter. On May 12 at the Hotel Indigo in Riverhead, comedians Joe DeVito and Tommy Gooch took the stage to benefit the shelter. Funds raised will be allocated to the 2017 Rescue Campaign that provides medical care, vaccinations and special surgery to rescued animals. The Kent Animal Shelter is a 501C3 organization established in 1968 in Calverton and provides a no kill haven for homeless animals.

Riverside Trail Grant: A Huge First Step

By Elizabeth Vespe

The Flanders Riverside Northampton Community Association (FRNCA) has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

The money will be used to build the Riverside Maritime Trail Park along the Peconic River.

Residents will now be able to enjoy the scenic Peconic River as the wetlands ecosystem flourishes. The shoreline restoration plan will be an important element revitalizing Riverside and will provide access to the waterfront for residents.

The purpose of the grant funding is to provide resources to underserved communities to address environmental factors that may have an impact on community health. Access to local natural assets is among those factors.

Assisted by Southampton Town’s grant consultant, FRNCA sought funding to hire a landscape architect to design and plan the park with the inclusion of wetlands restoration projects along the river.

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The park plan will form the basis of future efforts to secure funding for park development.

The shoreline restoration plan will be an important element of the park and will also provide model specifications for buffer areas that will be required for future development on nearby waterfront properties along the Peconic River.

Ronald Fisher, president of FRNCA, said, “FRNCA is ecstatic that the Town of Southampton and the Suffolk County Parks Department worked with the help of Legislator [Bridget] Fleming so hard to get an inter-municipal agreement in place for our community that allowed us to apply for this grant. Being awarded the $50,000 grant is a huge first step in our goal to provide the poorest area of town with access to the Peconic River.”

The community was named Riverside for a reason, Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman pointed out. Community members will now be able to access the side of the Peconic River from which their name is derived.

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The Children’s Museum of the East End will host an exhibition featuring works by members of “Thirty Squared,” a collective comprised of area artists who use social media to encourage and support one another’s creative efforts. Curated by Kimberly Goff of the Elaine Benson Gallery, the show presents a varied collection of pieces all of which evoke life on the East End. “Thirty Squared @ the Children’s Museum” will open with an artists’ reception on Saturday from 4 to 7 PM and will remain on display at the museum through July 4.

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The East Hampton Historical Farm Museum will focus a lecture on burial rituals from the 1880s to 1930s. Ken Yardley's talk will start at 1 PM on Saturday at 131 North Main Street in East Hampton. Yardley's lecture is in connection with the current exhibit at the museum, "Foundations of Faith in East Hampton." An historic overview of local houses of worship, marriage and death rituals

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“This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce the Children’s Museum to an audience who might otherwise be unaware of its commitment to the East End community,” said Goff, the show’s organizer.

“The East End has a long tradition of incredible artistic talent and we are delighted for the chance to share it with our visitors,” added Steve Long, the museum’s president. “And working with Kimberly has been an amazing experience. She really understands our mission to foster creativity and playful learning.

In fact, we’ve already starting thinking about the next show!”

The Children’s Museum of the East End is one of the most visited museums in Eastern Long Island, and welcomes over 70,000 visitors annually to its over 7000 square feet of interactive, handson exhibits, classrooms, and performance space, located in Bridgehampton.

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up weekend checkpoints during the holiday weekend with predictable results – the arrest of drivers suspected of drinking too much alcohol.

Saturday night police set up shop at the Flanders Road/ Montauk Highway intersection between 9:10 and 11:15 PM. Five drivers were arrested for misdemeanor DWI and two more for possession of a controlled substance. There were 142 drivers stopped for questioning.

Independent / Ben Sneed It’s truck v trestle season in East Hampton. This hapless motorist hit the overpass on Cove Hollow Road on May 23, shearing off a bit of the truck’s roof, and likely adding on big bits to insurance costs.

Later that night, floating checkpoints around Southampton Town yielded four more drivers accused of DWI. One, Sean P. Sambolin-Bishon, 24, of Hampton Bays, was charged with DWI — which police say was automatically upgraded to a felony due to a prior alcohol-related conviction.

He was additionally charged with possession of marijuana, a violation, and speeding, and held for arraignment in court the following morning.

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The Fool On The Hill

It goes without saying, but we’ll say it anyway: We’re not endorsing Valerie Smith in her bid for Southampton Village Board. On Friday night, her Facebook campaign page had but two comments. One was “you’re a racist,” and the other was a link to the NY Post item about her.

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Kudos to our respected colleagues at the Southampton Press for following a tip they received from a source. They obtained an audio tape of her call to the cops – one of reported dozens – that revealed a heart-chilling and bigoted side of Smith’s character.

She’s captured on tape using the n-word to refer to her neighbors on Windward Way in the Hillcrest section of Southampton Village. Confronted with the tape, she responded by dropping more n-bombs in an interview.

N-bombs. In 2017. In Southampton.

Smith is in the minority on tidy Windward Way. She’s in the minority in terms of race, and she’s in the minority in terms of hate.

Working class families live in the modest homes there. One neighbor said many of the houses were “bought and paid for” years ago by the African American families that call Southampton home. Foreclosure homes up for grabs on the cheap during the economic crisis? Just one on Windward Way. The one Smith bought.

After the Post piece, upIsland media found its way to Windward on Sunday.

There they saw what any visitor would find in the neighborhood on a Sunday afternoon: kids riding bikes, tots playing in the community park under the watchful eye of adults in their church clothes, neighbors visiting with each other, the scent of barbecue, the sense of community in the air.

The neighborhood is hardly in need of the “clean up” Smith vows to undertake if she’s elected. The only thing on Windward Way that needs cleaning is the candidate’s mouth.

Urged To Accept Dear Editor,

An error in last week’s [May 17] In Depth News says Zach Cohen was “passed over when the (Democratic) Screening Committee chose town board candidates” in 2013.

In fact, quite the opposite is true. The Democratic Screening Committee

wanted to recommend Zach to our convention as one of our candidates for the town board nomination in 2013 and urged him to accept.

He declined and planned a run for supervisor against the committee’s choice for that spot, Larry Cantwell.

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No assault?

After a speech at Middlebury College by Conservative Charles Murray, students attacked him and the moderator of the event, Professor Allison Stanger.

Students threw a stop sign with a heavy concrete base in front of the car they were in, rocking, pounding and jumping on the vehicle. Stanger was then attacked and had to be taken to the hospital.

This week college officials announced none of the attackers would be expelled, and local police announced no criminal charges will be brought saying, “It was more of a scrum. There wasn’t any assault per se.”

Karen was chosen Best Cartoonist by the New York Press Association in 2017. She’s also the recipient of multiple awards for her illustration of the international bestseller How To Build Your Own Country, including the prestigious Silver Birch Award. Her work is part of the permanent artist’s book collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

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he asked the screening committee to recommend him for the town board position. Unfortunately, that was too late; after his repeated rejections of its offer, the Screening Committee had by then a full roster of candidates for the town board.

Mr. Cohen then mounted a floor fight at our nominating convention but failed to obtain enough votes of the membership to secure the board nomination.

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EAST HAMPTON DEMOCRATIC SCREENING COMMITTEE European Immigrant Problems Dear Editor,

A truck assault in Berlin, Germany, is one of many problems Germany is experiencing with 1 million Middle East and North African immigrants, mostly young males, who are committing murders, robberies and assaults on German Christians and Jews, especially women; and Chancellor Merkel wants to take in another 1 million.

The German interior minister said German citizens with dual nationalities who are terrorists and/or a threat to national security should be deported.

These people come from a different culture, and their loyalty is not to Germany. They do not respect native Germans and consider them infidels to be converted or made to pay tribute or killed.

Germany is reaping the whirlwind of what it sowed in the 1930s and 1940s when it murdered about 25 million European Christians and Jews, especially Russians and Poles. Since then Germany has tried to make up for its barbarism and guilt complex by opening its borders to lawless migrants.

The United States should pay attention to the immigrant problems in Germany, France, Great Britain, Denmark, Sweden, The Netherlands, Belgium, and other European countries, and implement strict immigration policies to bolster our security and prevent potential terrorists of any background from entering our country.

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JUST ASKING

By Karen Fredericks

Do you know anyone who served in the US Military?

Scott Feltzin My dad was stationed in the Fiji Islands from 43-45. He was a medic. He said it was a decent experience because he was helping people. He came from Kiev at six. Conditions were awful there. He was so proud to serve his country. He always said the streets of America were lined with gold and opportunity.

Deni Frand My father, Jasper Frand, served as a First Lieutenant in the Army Air Corp. He was a bombigator, which was a combination of a bombardier and a navigator.

Abby Nimberg My dad’s father, Benjamin Shenker, was a medic in WWII. He stormed the beaches at Normandy with only a revolver. Medics didn’t get any other guns. He said it was pretty scary.

He left not knowing his wife was pregnant so my dad didn’t meet his father until he was two.

We have his book of maps from Normandy.

They’re full of water stains.

Harry Heller A man in my writing group was in Vietnam. He served in the worst parts of the war. He’s very active in Veterans affairs because so many were killed in that war. Some of the high schools upisland lost 150 kids from one senior class to that war. He’s memorializing it by writing about it.

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From Comp Plan to Town Code, the board can expect a busy week interacting with residents.

A group called Concerned Businesses of East Hampton & Montauk raised an alarm last week urging community members to come out in protest of a “No Standing, No Waiting, No Fun” zoning code proposal.

In a full page ad published May 25 the group railed against an “absurd town government power grab.” At issue is a portion of the zoning code, set for amendment and public hearing tomorrow night, that prohibits drink service in waiting areas at restaurants.

The group sees the language as, “The new greeting in East Hampton and Montauk will be go back on the street and we will call you when you can come on our property to sit at a table for dinner.

You are no longer permitted to have a beer in our outdoor area, nor are

you allowed to order a soft drink for your child while waiting for your table.”

The goal of the code change, Supervisor Larry Cantwell explained, is to clarify a business owner’s rights and restrictions pertaining to outdoor dining.

The point was to make clear that restaurants have the right to have 30 percent of their seating outdoors. They can increase the percentage if they get approval from the planning board.

A sentence in the legislation reads, “It does not allow for a waiting area, a standing area, or an area for the service of beverages (alcoholic or otherwise) prior to being seated for dining, after dining, or an area only to participate in entertainment (music) provided by the restaurant.”

That’s the one that has opponents up in arms.

Cantwell said the town board has taken the issue into consideration and agrees it’s “too restrictive.”

“We’re going to delete that sentence,” the supervisor said.

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Open Days, Open Gardens

By Elizabeth Vespe

Have you ever wanted to learn how to deer-proof your yard or just simply start a new and unique garden project? Just in time for summer, the Garden Conservancy will be holding its famous Open Days Program starting Saturday.

The Conservancy will share seven gardens in Bridgehampton, Springs, and Montauk with the public.

Rounding out the outdoor offerings is a property on West Lake Drive in Montauk. Richard Kahn and Elaine Peterson are your hosts for a tour of grounds first planted in 1931.

To learn more about open days, visit www.opendaysprogram.org.

No reservations are required and the Open Days will take place rain or shine. Gardens will open

Open Days includes personal tours, experts in the gardens, a family time bee hotel workshop, and a “Digging Deeper” event with interior designer Marshall Watson.

The Garden Conservancy is a national nonprofit dedicated to sharing and saving outstanding American gardens. The Open Days, started in 1995, has welcomed more than one million visitors into thousands of private landscapes in 41 states.

Locally, the tours begin at 10 AM, with varied closing times.

Tour the garden of Pamela Harwood and Peter Feder in Bridgehampton and enjoy an all-organic garden featuring deer- resistant planting, as well as extensive herb gardening. Also in Bridgehampton, Entwood Garden is an informal but structured seven acre, contoured landscape seeking to combine intimate gardens, intriguing plant, tree and rock specimens, welcoming habitats, expansive views, and recreational spaces

The Levy-Barnett garden in Springs, will be open for tours from 10 AM to 2 PM. It’s a natural garden with no lawn and no irrigation, coupled with drought tolerant shrubs, self-seeding plants, and a container garden of tender foliage perennials and annuals.

Edina von Gal’s garden on Springs Fireplace Road is described as “a garden laboratory and ecological refuge on a protected salt marsh, the property includes a meadow, woodland, moss garden, a fenced vegetable garden, deer resistant plantings.” And that’s where the bonus bee hotel workshop

A visit to Fireplace Farm on Hog Creek Lane in Springs is free Saturday. From 2 to 4 PM, farmer Paul Hamilton, who runs the Springs Farmers Market and designs private kitchen gardens throughout East Hampton, will share his wealth of hands-on growing experience.

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at 10 AM with an admission fee of $7 per private garden and free admission for children 12 and under. Call 1-888-842-2442 for more information.

Additional Long Island Open Days take place on July 8 in Cutchogue, Jamesport, and Mattituck; July 30 in Bridgehampton, East Hampton, and Southampton; and October 7 in Cutchogue and Shelter Island Heights.

Tickets to Digging Deeper are $60 for Garden Conservancy members, $65 for nonmembers; preregistration is required (the $7 Open Days admission to this garden is included in the ticket price).

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takes place. At 2 PM, children and parents are invited to make native bee hotels using upcycled and natural materials. There is no additional fee for this program but registration is required and space is limited. Additionally, von Gal and her colleagues from the nonprofit Perfect Earth Project will answer questions about toxin-free landscape maintenance and she’ll give personal tours of her garden throughout the day.

Marshall Watson’s garden on Kings Point Road in Springs features views of Gardiner’s Bay, organic practices, Charlestonian gates, a log rounds walkway built from cherry and oak trees, and a potager with a wisteria-draped carriage house/ potting shed.

A separate event, “Digging Deeper: The Art of Elegance – An Afternoon at Home with Marshall Watson,” takes place at 4 PM. To celebrate the publication of his first book, The Art of Elegance: Classic Interiors (Rizzoli, March 2017), Watson will spend the late afternoon with an intimate group, discussing these ideas while exploring his waterfront home both inside and out. The festivities will include wines from Joullian Vineyards made by his brother, the iconic Carmel Valley vintner, Ridge Watson.

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CMEE Granted $10,000

The Children’s Museum of the East End has been granted $10,000 from the Bridgehampton National Bank. The grant will go toward funding family art programming in the Riverside and Riverhead communities.

“Riverside Rediscovered and the community are thrilled that the Bridgehampton National Bank has awarded CMEE a $10,000 grant,” said Riverside Rediscovered community liaison Siris Barrios.

“CMEE is having a lifelong impact on the development of the children and the families they touch through their programming. I invite other local business and corporations to support the work of CMEE in the Riverside area.”

Since 2015, the museum has presented after school art

workshops in the offices of Riverside Rediscovered. Initially offered to test the viability of family programming in the Riverside area, the initiative proved so successful that it recently began its 11th session. This award will help the museum deepen this programming and work with the Town of Southampton to develop an ongoing presence in the hamlet.

CMEE is one of the most visited museums on eastern Long Island and welcomes over 70,000 visitors annually. It opened its main location in Bridgehampton in 2005, with a mission to “spark imagination and foster learning for children of all backgrounds and to build strong connections within the East End community.”

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Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman Photos by Richard Lewin

LGBT Network Photos by Nanette Shaw

The LGBT Network welcomed the Hamptons LGBT community and supporters to kick-off Summer 2017 at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club on Saturday. The event was held to raise money for the LGBT Network's Hamptons Center in Sag Harbor. Prior to this event, LGBT civil rights trailblazer Edie Windsor hosted a classic BBQ at her home in Southampton to benefit the LGBT Network.

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Smiles, tears, hugs, kisses and reminiscences were the order of the day on Saturday morning at the Jewish Center of the Hamptons in East Hampton. Family, friends, members of the congregation, JCOH staff, priests and rabbis from other local houses of worship, gathered to celebrate the inspiring 10 years that Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman has served at the JCOH. Speech after speech praised “Shelly” for his wisdom, compassion, faith, sense of humor and teaching skills. Proclamations read by New York State Assemblyman Fred Thiele and East Hampton Town Councilwoman Kathee Burke-Gonzalez echoed these sentiments. Those in attendance had the opportunity to meet and to welcome the JCOH’s new Rabbi Joshua Franklin, his wife Stephanie Whitehorn, and their baby Lilah.

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Dell Cullum Fundraiser Photos by Patty Collins Sales

A fundraiser for Dell Cullum at the Talkhouse in Amagansett on May 23 drew a crowd of well-wishers and an array of local musicians. Visit www. indyeastend.com to see the story in last week’s Indy about one of our Heroes of the Hamptons.

Takin’ It To The Street Photos by Kitty Merrill

Main Street, Riverhead, was a sea of color, kids, artists, vendors, and spectators Sunday as East End Arts hosted its annual mosaic street painting festival. Why such a fabulous time? Chalk it up to perfect weather and a great crowd.

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Independent / Courtesy Westhampton Beach School District Westhampton Beach Elementary School first graders in Meaghan Moran’s class took part in Red Nose Day on May 24. The students wore red noses and learned about childhood poverty. Students watched informational videos, read a story about a boy in Africa who lives in an orphanage and wrote down ways that they can help those in need. “The students were very moved by the lesson,” said Ms. Moran.

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Just For Kids

On May 19, Tuckahoe School’s first grade classes, along with their art teacher, Miss Barbara Imperiale, visited the LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton. Students observed and explored the outdoor museum and gardens, which are home to many famous sculptures and pieces of art.

Students learned about different pieces by Yoko Ono, Dale Chihuly, Willem de Kooning, and many more.

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Independent / Courtesy Hampton Bays School District In doing its part to give back to the community, the Hampton Bays High School Leo Club donated more than $600 to The Retreat of East Hampton on May 22. The students raised the money as part of a “Sweatin’ for Cash” fundraiser in which they garnered sponsors to spin at MARVILfit in Hampton Bays.

As part of the Westhampton Library’s Passport Around the World program, children are invited to participate in three Welcome to Australia programs on June 7. On Wednesday, from 4 to 5 PM, children ages five to 12 can enjoy a story about Australia and then make Anzac cookies to take home. On Thursday, June 8, from 4:15 to 5 PM kids can make some noise and learn about Aboriginal clapping sticks. On Tuesday, June 27, from 6 to 6:45 PM children are invited to hear a story about Australia and then make a craft.

To register for any of the free

programs, call 631-288-3335 or visit the library website at www. westhamptonlibrary.net.

Stay & Play Montauk Library invites caregivers and their kids to Stay & Play, a free playtime program that focuses on parent/child interaction, play and exploration. Meet other families with young children, play with the library’s toys and make the craft of the week. A brief circle time of fingerplays and songs ends the program. Appropriate for children ages birth - five years old. Limit of 25 children. Takes place every Friday beginning at 10:15 AM.

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do is teach my kids better. To rise above her ignorance. To me she isn’t just a racist. She’s a nut. Not worth dignifying. My response to her will be in the voting booth.”

Husband and wife laugh.

Valerie Smith’s police recording.

“I believe that a lot of this racist talk started with Trump,” she says. “Hateful people think his campaign, his election makes it okay to be openly bigoted again.

Well, it’s not okay. But instead of anger, I feel sorry for her.

She lives alone across the street,

imprisoned in her own ignorance.

If something bad happens to me, all my neighbors will be here to help.

If something happens to her, she’ll have nobody.”

her,” she says. “So would most of my other good neighbors. To show this woman just how wrong she is.

And that everyone else around here is cool.”

“Actually, I would probably help

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Bessie Caviness pauses, reconsidering.

So does Bessie Caviness, who lives across the street from Smith. She was raised in segregated Hanes City, Florida in the 1950s and 1960s until she moved north, settling on Windward Way 30 years ago.

“I was the first black person in Hanes to demand to be served a coffee in our local diner in the 1960s when Dr. King was marching,” Caviness says. “I was a fighter. But I never had to fight here in Southampton. Everyone here always got along. Until that Smith lady moved in.”

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East Hampton Town ZIPCODE 11930 - AMAGANSETT

ZIPCODE 11937 - EAST HAMPTON

ZIPCODE 11954 - MONTAUK

ZIPCODE 11975 - WAINSCOTT

Riverhead Town ZIPCODE 11792 - WADING RIVER

ZIPCODE 11901 - RIVERHEAD

ZIPCODE 11933 - CALVERTON

Shelter Island Town ZIPCODE 11964 - SHELTER ISLAND

Southampton Town ZIPCODE 11901 - RIVERHEAD

ZIPCODE 11932 - BRIDGEHAMPTON

ZIPCODE 11942 - EAST QUOGUE

ZIPCODE 11946 - HAMPTON BAYS

ZIPCODE 11960 - REMSENBURG

ZIPCODE 11963 - SAG HARBOR

ZIPCODE 11968 - SOUTHAMPTON

ZIPCODE 11972 - SPEONK

ZIPCODE 11976 - WATER MILL

ZIPCODE 11977 - WESTHAMPTON

ZIPCODE 11978 - WESTHAMPTON BEACH

Southold Town ZIPCODE 06390 - FISHERS ISLAND

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Donohue, F & D County of Suffolk Vlasaty &RutaVlasaty

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Cooper,G & DeCarlo,E Casey,S &Kihlstrom,E McCaughan,A &Gilbert Town of East Hampton Egleston,G TTE GM&E Levenson, M Helfand, J & C 41114 LLC Pangolin Ventures 8 Borden Lane LLC

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Sag Harbor Parade Photos by Morgan McGivern

The Memorial Day parade in Sag Harbor was one of dozens of solemn observances across the East End on Monday.

Planned Parenthood Photos by Richard Lewin

Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic presented its 29th Annual East End benefit on Sunday at a private home in Bridgehampton. Proceeds support PPHP’s programs and services in Suffolk County.

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ARF Show House Photos by Richard Lewin

Top interior decorators transformed the ARF Thrift & Treasure Shop into a designer show house, using furnishings from the shop and from their own collections on Saturday. Designers included Rachael Ray Home, Irving & Fine for John Rosselli, Tamara Fraser, Worth Interiors, Cathy Kincaid, Cathy Kincaid Interiors, Inc., Richard Keith Langham, Jeff Lincoln, Jeff Lincoln Interiors, Inc., Kathryn’s Flower Gardens, Ann Pyne, McMillen Inc., and Iris Zonlight, Blue Ocean Design. Co Chairs of the event were Gordon H. Hoppe, Gigi Mahon, Alex Papachristidis, and Marshall Watson.

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Westhampton Library Photo Courtesy Westhampton Free Library

The Westhampton Free Library’s 120th anniversary was recognized by the Suffolk County Legislature with the presentation of a proclamation to the library on May 16. Accepting the proclamation from Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming on behalf of the library was Library Director Danielle Waskiewicz (left).

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Tuckers Roll To County D Title

Mattituck earned its third Suffolk County Class B title in four years on March 24 when they knocked off Center Moriches, 6-1.

The decisive victory came a day after the Tuckers succumbed to a big game pitcher with a pedigree – Liam Pulsipher, whose Dad Bill played in the major leagues including a stint with the New York Mets in the 90s.

Pulsipher, virtually unhittable, hurled a two-hit shutout as the

Red Devils, the defending champs, shut down Mattituck 3-0. Still, Coach Steve DeCaro’s charges were confident taking the field at home the following day.

For one reason, the locals had Bryce Grathwohl on the mound, and the right-hander has built a reputation for being a money player. For another, the Tuckers have a potent offense against most any pitcher not named Pulsipher.

The Mattituck baseball team hadn’t lost consecutive games all season,

Brave Lady Hurricanes Succumb

By Rick Murphy

against Sayville on the road. But once again fate intervened.

Give them credit.

No one figured the Westhampton Lady Hurricanes would claw their way to the Suffolk County Class A finals but there they were – Saturday in Mount Sinai.

It was no ordinary opponent – the Mustangs are in the midst of a 22-0 season on a march that the team expects to end in a state championship.

But there was brave Westhampton, 15-8 on the season, standing in the way of perfection and a third straight county title for Mount Sinai.

The cardiac kids from Westhampton had faced elimination twice during the tournament, including a day earlier

With the game knotted at four in the ninth Brooke Walker laced a three-run home run. Lauren Ramos had doubled in two runs in the seventh to tie the score at four and force extra innings. Walker ended a day of heroics by snaring a line drive with the tying runs in scoring position in the bottom of the seventh. The Hurricanes staved off elimination, 7-4.

let alone on back-to-back days.

And they had lost only four games in the last six weeks, two of them to Pulsipher.

With Pulsipher in center field rather than on the mound, the Tuckers’ bats quickly went to work against the Red Devils’ righthander Andy Auffant.

Grathwohl, as advertised, brought his “A” game, scattering four hits and striking out eight, walking just one.

As it turned out, the hurler helped his own cause. Grathwohl went 2-for-3 with an RBI double in the top of the third inning to give Mattituck a 3-1 lead. Jason Scalia had two runs scored, a stolen base, and extended the Mattituck lead to 5-1 on an RBI single in the sixth.

Matt Heffernan went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, and two RBIs. Center Moriches finished with a 16-8 mark. Pulsipher, incidentally, is only a junior, but he has committed to attend Stony Brook University.

On May 16 Mattituck earned a berth in the finals by knocking Babylon out of the playoffs, 7-1.

Brendan Kent, who is expected to be on the bump tomorrow in the opening round of the state playoffs, hurled a complete game no-hitter recording eight strikeouts and while walking four. Babylon finished 11-9.

The Tuckers (17-6) are scheduled to play Wheatley at St. Joseph’s College at 6:30 PM for the Long Island “B” Championship.

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Save your spot for the kick-off by RSVP’ing at hamptonswellnessweek.com.

The wellness routine will continue all week long, with specials sure to excite your mind, body and soul. Hamptons Wellness Week has partnered with United Healthcare, BUILDTHEORY, Rejuvalift, Hamptons Magazine and many more to make this wellness week the best one yet. Take advantage of a wide variety of deals and discounts through the week from local businesses ranging from Westhampton to Montauk.

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Ruschmeyer’s Waves And Wellness While many in Montauk likely awoke Saturday morning with a hangover, Ruschmeyer’s kicked off the first official day of Memorial Day Weekend with their #CampRusch #WavesandWellness program.

Located outside on their Great Lawn, the commencement class was a Manhattan based BOX+FLOW. The mats were laid out and tired souls were still sleeping in their cabins, as a small group of ladies and gentleman prepared for an unconventional wake up call.

I walked over with coffee in one hand and water bottle in the other, then laced up my sneakers and braced for the next 55 minutes.

BOX+FLOW was led by Caitlin Delaney, an instructor ready to rev up her morning victims, I mean students. The first 40-minutes consisted of warmups and “shadow boxing.” Without any weights, though they are typically used in an in-studio class, there were several “rumbles.”

A rumble focused on 30 seconds of speed and power intervals primarily consisting of squats and air punches. Grooving to the beat

of the music, Delaney called out students’ individual names to keep the motivation going.

As a former kickboxing student, the “box” portion of this class was familiar. Next was the “flow” portion. Described as the calm after the storm, the remaining 15-minutes included a quickened vinyasa flow of deep breathing and stretching. To some, and when I say “some” I mean myself, this was the bigger struggle of the class.

In a surprising twist of events, I was both relaxed and energized simultaneously. Even without using weights, my arms and shoulders were sore. The combination of badass self-defense movements and yogi flow resulted in a total mind, body and soul trifecta workout.

Finishing the class I grabbed a delicious Peanut Butter Berry protein shake, compliments of Indie Fresh.

As the summer season welcomes newcomers to Montauk, Ruschmeyer’s is providing a wellness program for locals and visitors alike. By including instructors from studios that are both on the East End and in Manhattan, fitness enthusiasts from

Nicole Teitler, Caitlin Delaney, and Lauren Trell at Ruschmeyer’s BOX+FLOW.

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Man Overboard! ict Captain, Sector Long Island South, D1SR United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

Recently, a friend of mine fell overboard drills with an example. I overboard – while boarding a boat bring the boat up to 20 knots and hip of this column is available. All fees raised will be at the dock. Sound crazy? Not really. ask one of the youngsters to throw nated byWhen The Independent towearing Division 18aof the “victim” wasn’t fender overboard – and then shoes, when he stepped on safety. count to 10 before yelling “Man e USCGproper Auxilliary for use in boating the gunwales and not into the boat, Overboard!” and when the wake of a passing boat During those 10 seconds, two things (which shouldn’t have been making happen. The fender disappears a wake) rocked the vessel strongly, it behind the boat, well over a full could happen. In other words, things football field behind, and the faces just go wrong at all the wrong times. of the youngsters turn white and Are you ready to deal with it? their jaws drop.

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Don’t Fall Overboard Clearly, the best defense is not falling overboard. That means:

1. No “bow riding,” i.e., sitting up on the bow with your feet dangling over the side. (BTW, that’s a violation of federal regulations – no limbs outside the boat while underway.)

Assuming the prop misses you as the boat whizzes over you, you could very likely be rendered unconscious by the boat passing over you.

2. No sitting on the gunwales – the edge of the boat – even if you are holding on tight. If the skipper takes a wake too hard, you are airborne.

If you land in the boat, it is a small

miracle. If you were sitting on the transom, unless the boat is in reverse, physics demands that you end up in the water -- if you are lucky enough and the boat is going fast enough for you to land behind the propeller.

You could be unlucky enough to land on the prop instead of in the water. A variation of sitting on the gunwales is holding the taff rail (railing around the stern of the boat) and jumping up and down with the swells as the boat passes over them.

This is swell fun until the boat gets sluiced to one side or the other by those same swells pushing the bow around. Instead of coming down inside the stern of the boat, which a moment ago was just below you, you come down in the water.

3. The failure to use the “three-point system” while working the boat can get even the most seasoned mariner.

Always have three parts of your body in contact with the boat at all times, i.e., two hands, one foot; two feet, one hand. Try toppling over a three-legged stool and you can see how much more stable this is than a two-point system.

You Have Fallen Overboard You need to do two things. First, attract as much attention as possible as quickly as you can. I never go on a boat without a knife, flashlight, and whistle on my person. The light and the whistle are to attract attention.

The knife is to cut me away from the line I am tangled in that is dragging me below the water.

Second, if the boat continues to steam away, start saving yourself – and that starts with conserving energy and heat. Eventually, someone will start to look for you. Don’t panic and waste lifesustaining energy. Assume the HELP position or at least float with your arms across your chest and your legs crossed. If you slip below the water, don’t thrash and waste energy.

Lie there for a few seconds and then dog paddle up. Get back in the prone position and start over. If the water isn’t too cold, you can do this for hours.

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Someone Has Fallen Off The Boat Train your crew in the following:

1. The first person who sees someone fall overboard does two things simultaneously. First, shouts at the top of his lungs “Man over-board” and, second, never takes his eyes off the person in the water and points at them constantly. I tell my crew, “Even if you have to watch him drown in front of you, never take your eyes off them.” Why? If you lose sight of them, we may never see them again. It is unbelievably difficult to find a head sticking up out of the water. This is why the USCG often sends helicopters first to look for people in the water.

2. Someone else throws a cushion, fender, lifejacket – anything and everything – toward the victim to give them something to swim and hold onto.

3. The boat driver brings the boat to neutral. The skipper then determines which side the victim is on and turns the boat to the same side. This keeps the victim inside the turning radius of the boat – and keeps the propeller moving away from the person in the water.

4. Call the USCG and tell the watch stander you have a man overboard.

Your crewmate may be injured, or swallowed a lungful of water, or is having a medical emergency. Get the “rescue starts now” clock started ASAP!

5. Once you get alongside the victim, turn off the engine. Those props are potentially dangerous. Stop the engine entirely – especially if you are getting them back aboard via a swim platform.

Try the 10-second exercise one day with your crew. And watch their faces as the fender disappears astern.

BTW, if you are interested in being part of USCG Forces, email me at JoinUSCGAux@aol.com or go directly to the D1SR Human Resources Department, which is in charge of new member matters at DSO-HR, and we will help you “get in this thing.”

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