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THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Boy Nearly Drowns In Backyard Pool

Brush Fires Torch Town Firefighters battle 25-acre blaze at Pilgrim State Psych Center Photos by Mike Gunther

DIX HILLS

PD: Area was fenced off, child in critical condition

By Sara-Megan Walsh swalsh@longislandernews.com

A 2-year-old Dix Hills boy’s life hangs in the balance after he nearly drowned at his uncle’s house last weekend.

Ismail Sheikh was found by relatives at the bottom of his uncle’s in-ground pool on July 9.

Thanks to the quick thinking of a Suffolk County police officer who administered CPR, Sheikh remains in critical but stable condition.

Suffolk County police received a call at approximately 7 p.m. last Friday that a child was found floating in a backyard pool. Police said Sheikh and his mother, Maria Rodriguez, 26, had been visiting his uncle’s Huntington home on Downey Drive. Sheikh was playing with a number of other children gathered at the relative’s home before heading to a social event being held at a different location, police said.

“They found other children playing but they couldn’t find him. Eventually they found him at the bottom of the pool,” said Det. Lt. Thomas O’Heir.

Homeowner Muhammad Asif Ali drove into the pool and pulled Sheikh out, then dialed 911.

Second Precinct Patrol Sgt. Brendan Forte was the first to arrive on the scene and immediately began administering CPR on Sheikh, who was unresponsive. O’Heir said the child’s lungs had filled with fluid, and he began vomiting upon receiving medical treatment.

Moments later, Officers John Fenelius and Scott Guido arrived on the scene. Forte continued CPR on Sheikh as he ran to into the patrol car, which promptly transported Forte, the boy and his mother to Huntington Hospital. Sheikh was treated there before being transported to Cohen Child’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park, where he was listed in stable but critical condition as of Monday. “[Forte’s] actions led to and did help to save the life of the child,” O’Heir said.

The detective said the pool did have a fence surrounding it with a self-closing gate, but it appears someone had opened it. Suffolk police are still investigating the incident.

O’Heir said this was the first drowning incident reported in the Huntington area this sum(Continued on page A15)

By S. Walsh, A. Malito & C. Schneider info@longislandernews.com

Near record-high temperatures combined with dry leaves and a lack of rain created a tinderbox in Huntington last week.

Town of Huntington firefighters fought brush fires that sparked at all edges of the town’s borders, from the grounds of the Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center on July 6 to Cold Spring Harbor on July 7. Battling the flames has taken a toll on the men and their equipment, fire officials said. It may be a taste of what’s to come this summer.

“We generally see this weather in the second week of August, but we generally don’t see this weather in July. It’s troubling,” said Joe Williams, commissioner of Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services.

Suffolk County had over 135 brush fires reported over

Brush fires ignited across town last week, including one that torched 25 acres on the grounds of the former Pilgrim State Psychiatric Hospital and one at the old Huntington landfill, pictured above. the Fourth of July weekend with more than 45 additional brush fires last week, Williams said.

The Dix Hills Fire Department was among the first of 23 companies to respond to a 25-acre brush fire at the former Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center on July 6. Alongside com(Continued on page A15)

MELVILLE

Legal Victory For Sanctuary Judge: Suit regarding Ruland Road beyond statute of limitations

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Grievances against the Sanctuary at Ruland Road housing development cannot be tied to existing fair housing claims against the Greens at Half Hollow, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Hurley ruled in dismissing a suit challenging the development July 8.

That means SBJ Associates can continue pursuing a 117unit, one-bedroom and studio development site plan approved by the Huntington Planning Board, pending final adjustments, in March 2010. The next step is for the developer to submit final plans, after which the company would apply for building permits.

In a lawsuit amended in 2004, the Fair Housing in Huntington Committee and the Huntington NAACP accused the town of discriminating against minority families by approving the 1,375-unit Greens at Half Hollow senior housing development and the related Sanctuary project.

The Sanctuary was conceived to meet town laws requiring developers to create affordable housing offsite if it is not included in a development that is permitted by a zone change creating additional density.

“We need studio apartments, we need one-bedroom apartments for singles, for young people and for college graduates to keep them in the area and provide brain power on Route 110…

That was our original intent, and now it’s going to come to fruition.”

— SHEILA SAKS, past president, House Beautiful News of the lawsuit’s dismissal is progress the Huntington Town Board said was long overdue.

“I am very glad that the court has cleared the way for the development of the Ruland Road project,” Councilwoman Susan Berland said. “This project has been stalled for too long. It is now time put the litigation behind us and build these much-needed one-bedroom affordable units for the residents of the Town of Huntington.”

Councilman Mark Cuthbertson said “the need for this type of housing increases every day;” while Supervisor (Continued on page A15)

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Mike Koehler

Saved By The Girl

Jewelry Missing From Apartment

creet as to be nearly unreadable. It’s bad enough I have to switch glasses just so I can see the numbers house in Dix Hills and saw an attractive, middleon the remote, why in heaven’s name do they print aged gentleman, with a cell phone in hand, step off the numbers and letters in the curb of New York Avenue grey ink in type so small it while there was traffic. All of a IN THE KNOW makes phone book type look sudden, a little girl, no more WITH AUNT ROSIE big? Do they make large than 5 years old and in the print remotes? most adorable deep pink tank top and red skirt you ever did see, pulled him back onto the curb by the back of his shirt. He may have taught her not to Love is in the air... As I was sitting on my porch cross the street without looking, but apparently no one evening, watching the sunset touch the top of one taught him! the trees, I noticed an older couple walking together down the road talking and laughing about who Fake honking and potential accidents… Have knows what. The looks on their faces made it seem you ever been driving and heard honking sound a as though they were finding love for the first time at lot closer to you than it actually was, so you get your 18 again. I remember when I was that young and in panties in a bundle and almost veer off the side of love… my boyfriend would take me on walks, hold the road? Well, with these songs and commercials my hand and pick a flower up from one of the you hear on the radio now-a-days, it’s an easy situaneighbor’s lawns. (Of course they didn’t know that!) tion to get yourself into. I was listening to the radio It’s nice to know that even with economic crises on on the way to Southdown and between the comhand and health issues always a risk, people still see mercials and songs they play with the fake honking the beauty in the important things of life. and beeping, I had the bejesus scared out of me.

Don’t do it, daddy!... I was driving to my cousin’s

Nice pots… It was just a few weeks ago I was

fretting because the flower baskets that hang from the lampposts in Huntington hadn’t been hung out on Main Street. Well here it is just a few weeks later and I feel like every place I go there are lovely pots of petunias, verbenas and flowers I can’t even identify hanging around town. It’s not just Huntington village, they’re in Huntington Station, Greenlawn, East Northport, Cold Spring Harbor, all over! What’s more, there must be flower fairies that run around watering all these plants because while my own garden got scorched in the recent heat wave, the flower pots along the streets came through just fine. If I didn’t know better I’d think they must be artificial.

The fine print… Why is it that the manufacturers of such things as TV remotes, cell phones and my new air conditioner apparently think it’s best to make the type and symbols on push buttons so dis-

Don’t hit me with that steak knife, buddy!...

We went out to celebrate a good friend’s birthday this weekend by going out for dinner at a hibachi.

You don’t have to worry about them spitting in your food since they’re cooking right in front of you, but you may have to worry about the food flying at you.

Regardless, I do love to watch my old friends throwing their heads back like hungry baby starlings and sticking their tongues out to catch pieces of shrimp tossed their way. I could never do it but it’s fun to watch people try! And hey, as long as while they’re flipping those knives and forks in the air they don’t land on me, I’m fine with the show!

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Suffolk police were called to a Huntington apartment on July 9 about a possible theft. The complainant said jewelry was stolen between July 2 and 6. The investigation is still open.

When Stone Met Car Suffolk police responded to a Huntington home on July 9 about criminal mischief. The complainant said someone threw a piece of stone at their vehicle, denting the rear quarter panel on the passenger side.

At Least It Wasn’t A 3D Set Suffolk police responded to a Huntington Station house about a reported burglary on July 7. The complainant told police an Olevia brand television was stolen.

What A Bright Idea!

Village police were called to a Northport home after getting several complaints about a suspicious vehicle shining lights at people’s houses before dawn on July 7.

The responding officers found the vehicle, which was being operated by an Amityville man who was shining a 3 million candle power spotlight at homes. He told police he was delivering The New York Times in the area and he was still learning his new route. The spotlight allowed him to see house numbers. He told police the spotlight won’t be used after he learns his route. No further police action was necessary.

Just Hang Up Suffolk police were called to a Greenlawn home on July 6 about aggravated harassment. The complainant told police a former partner threatened her over the telephone.

Hopefully It’s Still In The House Suffolk police were called to a Huntington home about a possible theft on July 6. The complainant told the responding officer that jewelry and money were taken from their room.

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An anonymous complainant called Northport police on July 6 to report seeing a hand break a front window of a house. The responding officer observed a dog on the front porch that appeared to have broken the window.

Attempts to contact the homeowner were unsuccessful, so police entered the house via basement stairs and found another dog inside. Both animals appeared to be well taken care of, but police left extra water anyway. A note advising the homeowner to call headquarters was left at the scene.

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DIX HILLS

By Kaellen Hessel info@longislandernews.com

A Melville firefighter and his wife were trapped in their overturned car following a three-car accident July 5.

The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to the scene at the intersection of Deer Park Road and Old Country Road to find a Chevrolet Avalanche truck lying on its driver’s side door. The driver, a firefighter with the Melville Fire Department, sustained a severe neck injury while his wife only had cuts and bruises, Melville Chief Robert Warren said. Both victims are in their 60s.

Dix Hills First Assistant Chief Richard Granahan said responders are always professional when working an accident, but the mentality changed a bit knowing there was “one of their own” trapped inside.

Warren said the firefighters did “an excellent job extricating” them and remaining calm and composed, knowing who was inside. They used

The three-car collision left a Chevrolet Avalanche completely on its side. airbags to lift the truck, jacks to stabilize it and the Jaws of Life to free the trapped couple.

The drivers of a Ford F150 pickup and a Subaru Impreza sedan, which were also involved in the crash, were taken with the couple to Huntington Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Melville and Huntington Manor Fire Departments assisted in the operation.

A truck overturned at Deer Park Road and Old Country Road the evening of July 5, trapping a Melville firefighter and his wife inside.

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Apartment Amendment For 55+ Nixed Board defeats Berland’s bill reducing frontage, square footage rules for older applicants

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Time has run out for proposed changes to Huntington’s accessory apartment code that would have made it easier for residents over age 55 to get permits The town board rejected a 90-day extension to consider legislation that would have made more homeowners eligible to apply for accessory apartment permits in a 3-2 vote on July 6. The deadline to decide or extend was six days later on July 12.

Councilwoman Susan Berland sponsored the accessory apartment amend-

ment, which would have reduced the minimum lot size for property owners over age 55 seeking apartment permits from 7,500 square feet to 5,000 square feet and the minimum frontage from 75 to 50 linear feet.

The councilwoman said she was “shocked” that her colleagues voted against a proposal she argued would have helped senior Huntington residents keep their homes during the recession.

“Assuming a homeowner over 55 living in the home meets every other qualification other than the frontage, that would have given them a break,” she said. “In this day and age, with seniors losing their

homes to foreclosure and seniors living on fixed incomes, it was an economic incentive for them to keep their homes. I cannot understand why my colleagues would not want to enhance the rights of seniors in our community.”

Supervisor Frank Petrone, Councilman Mark Cuthbertson and Councilwoman Glenda Jackson voted no because the changes didn’t go far enough, they argued.

“Part of me thinks we should just leave it [the frontage rules] alone; part of me thinks, if we’re going to do it, let’s not put an age limit on it. I knew this half step was something I was not going to vote

DIX HILLS

Town Pursues Funding For Sidewalks Path would stretch from Wolf Hill to Old Country Road

By Sara-Megan Walsh swalsh@longislandernews.com

A heavily traveled portion of Wolf Hill Road may get a new sidewalk, but whether that’s to the benefit or detriment of pedestrians is up for debate.

Town of Huntington board members voted unanimously to apply for state funding to install sidewalks along the north side of Wolf Hill Road, from Half Hollow Hills High School West to its intersection with Old Country Road.

Town spokesman A.J. Carter called it a “wish list project” set for 2011, but some questioned the decision.

“It’s a very heavily trafficked area; it would be significantly safer if the bike lanes and sidewalks were extended,” Councilwoman Susan Berland said.

The proposed 2011 project, sponsored

by Town Supervisor Frank Petrone, calls for the installation of sidewalks, handicap ramps and curbs along the approximately .75 mile stretch of Wolf Hill Road. It would extend sidewalks in-

stalled in front of High School West this spring, when a traffic light was constructed at Wolf Hill and Melrose Road, to connect to Terry Farrell Park.

Town officials have projected the project will cost approximately $350,000. Funds are being requested from New York State Department of Transportation (DOT)’s Local Safe Streets and Traffic Calming grant program, intended to increase safety of bicyclists, pedestrians and vehicular travel on local streets by slowing traffic.

“If we are successful in obtaining a state grant, then we would go ahead on the project. We believe this project fits in with the guidelines and definitions of what the funding is supposed to go towards,” Carter said.

Sheila Saks, a 40-year Dix Hills resident and House Beautiful civic association member, did not greet the project as welcome news, but rather expressed concern at its potential outcome.

“The intersection of Wolf Hill Road and Old Country Road is one of the worst in-

tersections in the Town of Huntington. To put a sidewalk in there is inviting trouble,” Saks said. “I would rather see the funding used to fix up the five corner interchange at Old Country Road, which is in dire need of investigation and remedy.”

An avid advocate who pushed for the Melrose Road traffic light and turning lane, Saks said she initially opposed sidewalks in front of Hills West out of fear it would become additional parking space during the school’s events. However, she admitted the high curb of the sidewalk has helped deter drivers from parking there, and is used by local students.

Saks pointed out Dix Hills has very few sidewalks and questioned how beneficial this sidewalk would be and who would use it if installed, as the high school provides busing to all its students. The civic leader encouraged town officials to turn their attention to problematic intersections such as Old Country and Wolf Hill roads or Dix Hills Road and Jericho Turnpike instead.

for,” Cuthbertson said.

Jackson, who cosponsored the bill’s public hearing with Berland, said she did so because she wanted to hear the public’s input. After doing so, she agreed with Cuthbertson and Petrone that the changes should be furtherreaching.

“While I think the resolution is good, I believe in these very tough economic times, folks are really struggling and need some type of relief. This type of resolution should be inclusive to the entire community,” Jackson said.

Councilman Mark Mayoka said he voted to extend so the board could revisit the accessory apartment code and create more comprehensive guidelines.

“There are so many different layers to this issue with different groups that we have to address that I wanted us to have a much more comprehensive resolution, which I guess we will have to raise in a new resolution,” he said. “My hope was to keep this going and amend it but we didn’t get enough votes to carry it.”

Greenlawn resident Ken Christensen called Berland’s proposal a “step in the right direction,” but concurred with the majority of the board.

“To be really effective, it should be written with no age consideration at all,” he said. “It’s taking a whole consideration of zoned housing that is in the old sections of town that can’t qualify in any manner, shape or form – and there’s a lot of illegal housing in there. I’d much rather see it legal rather than illegal. They have a tough time cleaning it up.”

A “delighted” Rich McGrath, of Huntington Station, applauded the town board’s vote, arguing the measure would have unduly impacted areas like Huntington Station and East Northport by opening the door to more apartments.

“The proposed legislation would have had no impact in Half Hollow Hills or Cold Spring Harbor,” he said. “It’s too densely populated now in Huntington Station, and to liberalize those laws in just that area at this time isn’t justified.”

Photos by Steve Silverman

Firefighter Trapped In Crashed Car Dix Hills firemen free one of their own from Melville

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Spare A Penny For Summer Fun-d Townwide Fund hoping pocket change will go a long way in coin box collection program

By Jennifer Rosenthal info@longislandernews.com

“It’s a matter of giving back to our community… Our money reaches and helps a lot of local people.”

That’s the message Jim Powers, board president of the Townwide Fund of Huntington, wants to promote with the organization’s latest program, “Summer of Fun-d.”

The “Summer of Fun-d” is a complex fundraising campaign extending to retail establishments, restaurants, taverns, employers and households throughout the Town of Huntington in an effort to reach local consumers. As part of the program, coin boxes will be placed in shops throughout both Huntington and Northport villages.

“The community and the retailers are showing strong support for this project,” said Paul Dougherty, board member and chairman of the coin box program. “In today’s economy, people are very wary of supporting charities and nonprofits, but they are happy to hear that all the money raised in Huntington, stays in Huntington.”

The Townwide Fund is a local organization that raises money for over 20 charities that provide health and human services to those who live in the Town of Huntington. The group is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year,

Sal Baldanza from Mr. Sausage accepts a coin box from Townwide Fund of Huntington board member and coin box chairman Paul Dougherty. and has raised close to $10 million for local charities.

Currently, there are about 250 coin boxes scattered throughout the villages.

In addition to the coin boxes, Huntington residents also have the option of

DIX HILLS

DIX HILLS

No Injuries In Jericho Crash

Daycare Center Closes At Summer’s End Photo by Steve Silverman

Firefighters examine a car that crashed in front of the Elwood Shopping Center on Sunday.

The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to a crash on Jericho Turnpike between Elwood Road and Daly Road, in front of the Elwood Shopping Center on Sunday.

Firefighters secured the vehicles, a Nissan Altima and a Honda CR-V, and

applied an absorbent for fuel that spilled onto the roadway, fire officials said. There were no injuries reported.

A heavy rescue truck, paramedic and first responder unit were on the scene, led by Third Assistant Chief Robert Fling.

purchasing $1 “flames.” These “flames” will be decorated with the name of the purchaser and displayed in local shops.

“Patrons realize that all the donations are helping the less fortunate town citizens with everything from food pantries, like Long Island Cares, to services for the blind, including Helen

Keller Services for the Blind,” said board member and “flame” program chairman Greg Fitzgerald.

They will soon reach out to all employers within the Town of Huntington to give employees an opportunity to contribute to the Townwide Fund through an automatic payroll deduction. This portion of the project has taken over a year of planning.

“This is a great, philanthropic opportunity for employers and employees,” Board Vice President and Payroll Deduction Chair Michael Mule said. “This is an easy way to instantly support over 20 charities without phone calls, checks or Internet.”

In addition, the Townwide Fund delivers a direct mail piece entitled “FOCUS” to every household in the Town of Huntington.

“The FOCUS is delivered to every household within the town, approximately 70,000 households, and affords the community the availability to donate any amount via check or credit card,” said Jo-Ann Raia, group historian and board member. “Expect the FOCUS to be delivered this July.”

The “Summer Fun-d” program will last the entire summer, and has been extremely successful thus far, organizers said.

“Please look out for our coin boxes, drop in your loose change, buy a flame and sign up for small payroll deduction through your employer,” Powers said.

“You can make a difference.”

After 26 years, owner says it’s time to move on

By Alessandra Malito amalito@longislandernews.com

A daycare center in Dix Hills will be closing after being around for 26 years.

Fairhaven Kiddie Kollege, owned and operated by Murielle Fequiere, will end with a bang as they have their final party for current kids graduating to kindergarten and all the kids she’s taken care of since she started.

“I started because of my daughter,” Fequiere said. “I was working as a social worker and at that time my daughter was at our next door neighbor’s and she was moving to New Jersey. I was looking for daycare for her and I wanted a different daycare. I didn’t like what I saw.

So I quit my job and started my own.”

With that in mind, she started her business by taking care of six children, her daughter and relatives.

What’s different between her business and other daycare centers, however, is that her organization is built entirely on word-of-mouth.

“Everyone who comes here is because of someone that they know,” she said.

Most of the kids who join the group at the daycare center come in at six-weeksold and stay until they’re about to go to kindergarten. Since opening Fairhaven, Fequiere has taken care of about 200 children.

Although the numbers seem large, she keeps in touch with many of them, and their parents as well. She will be attending the wedding of one of the kids from Fairhaven Kiddie Kollege. They also come to visit for holidays, and have sent her bouquets of flowers for Mother’s Day. “They remember me,” Fequiere said.

“That’s the most exciting thing.”

Kids also form a bond with their caretaker from the daycare center. Fequiere remembers times when parents would come to her asking how she got the kids to eat vegetables. In order to get them to eat their greens at home, the parents would have to tell them that they were “Murielle spinach” or “Murielle peas.”

She’s also had her assistant, Julie Soloman, who has been with her for 21 years.

“She’s the best,” Fequiere added.

Now that her husband is retiring, the couple will be moving to Florida, closer to family members. While she’s there, she plans on starting her own organic garden and giving food to local hospitals and organizations.

The atmosphere began as a family environment and Fequiere has kept it that way.

“Although it’s a business, I don’t see it as a business,” she said. “I love these kids from the bottom of my heart.”

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Avalon Deadline Extended Board votes 3-2 to wait until Sept. 21 for vote on development Half Hollow Hills photo/Danny Schrafel

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

If you wanted a decision on AvalonBay Communities’ 490-unit proposal in Huntington Station, stay tuned. The deadline to decide has been extended to Sept. 21, and Huntington’s Town Board appears poised to wait until just then.

Following what Councilwoman Susan Berland described as voter confusion over when the development’s fate would be decided, the board moved in a 3-2 decision during the July 6 town board meeting to extend their timeframe to evaluate AvalonBay’s proposal.

After approving a 90-day extension to evaluate AvalonBay’s proposal for the 26.6-acre property on East 5th Street on May 17, a vote on the propsal was scheduled for June 15. However, it was delayed after members of the public accused the town board of trying to sneak the vote in under the radar, and demands for more time continued at that evening’s town board meeting.

Weeks later, Berland proposed extending the deadline to Sept. 21, and Supervisor Frank Petrone again withdrew proposed legislation that would create the Huntington Station Transit-Oriented Zone and switch the 26.6-acre property to that zoning classification.

“I’m very happy that the resolution passed and I believe my colleagues made it clear that no decision is going to be rendered on this until Sept. 21,” Berland said.

In the interim, AvalonBay Vice President Matt Whalen, who stood in the rear of the auditorium for the nearly 4.5hour town board meeting, said his company was disappointed in the delay, but would host three community information meetings during the summer to address what he described as “misinformation” about the proposal.

“We think we’ve made an exciting and much-needed proposal,” Whalen said.

“The underlying zoning for this site is single-family homes. This proposal has always been about a better idea for the site and people.”

It was one of the more dramatic votes in recent years, and its outcome was unclear until Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia took a roll call of votes. Supervisor Frank Petrone was a firm “no,” having previously argued the public had ample time to educate themselves and adding that there was still

With supporters behind him, AvalonBay Vice President Matt Whalen announces his company will sponsor informational meetings for residents during the summer. time in August to extend.

Previously undecided, Jackson ultimately voted no and said she agreed with Petrone.

“We will have the opportunity to extend during the next meeting. Therefore, I do not believe the resolution for an extension is needed,” Jackson said.

Berland and Councilman Mark Mayoka were solid “yes” votes. Mayoka applauded Berland’s “courage” in bringing the issue to a vote, and added that “clarification is essential in knowing whether or not the vote is going to require a supermajority.”

The deciding vote came from Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, who said he favored extending the deadline so residents will have a reliable date for when the decision will be made.

“I don’t think we will [vote before Sept.

21]. My intent in supporting the resolution was that we would not do so,” Cuthbertson said.

The vote, cast shortly before 11 p.m., was the culmination of a marathon meeting complete with flickering lights, an air conditioning shutdown, temperatures in the mid-90s at sundown and a raucous, agitated atmosphere that at times felt more like a Yankees-Red Sox playoff game than a board meeting.

The fireworks began outside, as advocates both for and against AvalonBay made their case in the sweltering heat to residents milling into Town Hall. After Whalen completed his testimony, he was applauded loudly by the YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) supporters from the Long Island Progressive Coalition, and booed by opponents. Speakers on both sides

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Tips For Going Green When the heat reaches highs like those of last week, it’s more than tempting to succumb to the quiet whirr and cool breezes of an air conditioner. But before raising your energy bill and hurting the environment, you may want to try cooling down through other ways first.

One way to keep cool is watching what you put into your body. Drinking water is especially important when it’s hot and you’re sweating, losing the water stored in your body. In a recent article on WebMD, “Green Tips for a Cool Summer,” author Camille Peri recommends eating salads and sandwiches instead of cooking protein-rich meals, which can warm up your body. Cooking these meals would also involve standing in front of a stove or oven, which would be counterproductive, the author pointed out.

If you find yourself needing something outside your body to make you feel refreshed, cold water can do the trick.

Whether it is a cold compress on your forehead, a cold shower, or a trip to the pool, being wet can be just as good as a cool breeze. Running through the sprinkler provides an extra bonus. Not only are you cooling off, but watering your lawn as well. Just make sure to avoid doing it during the middle of the day when it is hottest and water evaporates quicker.

If you’re still miserable and sweaty, instead of running your air conditioner, go to public places that already have the AC on. Restaurants, malls and museums are just a few places that will be running their ACs, so you might as well take advantage of it.

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were interrupted by shouting and, at times, heckling.

When Avalon supporter and Highview resident Nancy Berg was also shouted down at about 8:30 p.m. Petrone threatened to end the public portion if the outbursts continued. Huntington spokesman A.J. Carter said Petrone has the prerogative to do so if the conduct in the room dictates it. While the board is required to hold public hearings on issues, there is no legal mandate to host a public portion at meetings, he said.

Huntington resident Jennifer LaVertu, who opposes AvalonBay’s proposal, said a great deal of the ill will stems from residents feeling left out of the process, and argued the town could have done more considering the scope of the project.

“They followed their legal obligation, but did not follow their moral obligation,” she said. “When somebody puts in a deck, they notify someone within 200 feet of the property. That’s just a deck. We’re talking about 5,000 homes [being affected].”

Regardless of the cause, Huntington Station Action Coalition member and community activist Rebecca Sanin said the debate has overheated at the expense of reason.

“I don’t believe the current debate, as it stands, has been a healthy one,” she said.

“I’ve seen friendships dissolved thought this town, and I’ve see division like I’ve never seen before… people on both sides of this issues are good people, and probably share more in common than they’ll ever know.”

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Huntington Hotel Check-In Looking Good Proposal goes over well during public hearing, vote likely next month for zoning exemption

By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

The proposed Huntington Hotel appeared well received at a public hearing on Tuesday evening.

Apparently just about everybody likes the boutique hotel proposed for Huntington village.

A public hearing in front of the Huntington Town Council on July 6 was met with lots of praise and very limited concerns.

“I think the members of the presenting team did a good job and the public seemed to be fairly receptive. We’ll just have to see how the town board votes,” attorney James Margolin said.

A conglomerate of companies led

by Emerson J. Dobbs unveiled their plans to open the Huntington Hotel – a 55-room boutique hotel at the corner of Main Street and Stewart Avenue –

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Village Official Eyes 2011 Election Northport trustee Tom Kehoe has sights on town, county positions

By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

Tom Kehoe is looking to run for Huntington Town Council or the Suffolk County Legislature.

Kehoe, well-known as a Northport trustee and Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce director, confirmed Tuesday he is looking for a bigger seat to fill.

“I’m keeping my options open,” he said.

Kehoe revealed he wants to run in November 2011, when a number of seats will be open. Rep. Steve Israel, State Assemblymen Andrew Raia and James Conte, and State Senators Carl Marcellino and John Flanagan will all need to defend their positions. The Northport official, however, has expressed interest in the town or county positions.

“Provided he doesn’t move on to something else, Jon [Cooper] will be done as our county legislator in 2011.

That’s a possibility. The other possibility is running for the town board.

[Councilwoman] Susan Berland and Glenda Jackson’s seats will both be open,” he said.

Tom Kehoe has expressed interest in running for a town or county position in 2011.

Huntington Republican Chair Toni Tepe was aware of Kehoe’s interest, but said a screening process to determine which candidates they endorse will not begin until January 2011 at the earliest.

“I have numerous individuals coming forward to seek election in 2011,” Tepe said. “In the last race for the 18th Legislative District [Cooper’s district], when we chose Frank Stalzer to run, if he ran well, he would be the front run-

ner in 2011. That came from both us and the Conservative party.”

But to Kehoe, he doesn’t have much time to wait – with Election Day typically “sprinting” after Labor Day – and wants to build a war chest for whichever seat he seeks. That’s why he’s hosting a surf-and-turf dinner at Crab Meadow Beach Pavilion on Aug. 4.

At $150 per person or $500 to be part of his Host Committee, Kehoe is looking to raise enough funds for any position.

“There’s a big difference between running for a town-wide post and a villagewide post. There’s a lot more people so you’ve got to raise a lot more money,” Kehoe said.

However, should he become a Huntington councilman or Suffolk legislator, there are still several years remaining in his Northport position. In fact, Kehoe won his second four-year term in March, which would expire in 2014.

He promised to coordinate his resignation with Mayor George Doll to keep the village’s residents’ best interests in mind if that came to fruition.

“The voters would still have me representing them, only in a different arena,” he said.

last year.

They filed a petition to have Old Town Hall placed in an historic overlay district created in 2008, as well as use the property for something other than what its C6 zoning permits. The former would be an exception to allow the latter. The Planning Board heard their presentation in April and recommended the town board hear it.

In front of several hundred waiting for AvalonBay and other items on the agenda, half a dozen experts and representatives told town officials and residents how the hotel would benefit everyone.

“I think it’ll have a positive impact on other property values,” said John Breslin, hired to study the impact on neighboring properties. “This type of use is something that fits extremely well.”

Margolin and architect Joseph Scarpulla reviewed the plans step-bystep, including how a new three-story building would be built over the existing parking lot along Stewart Avenue to Gerard Street, as well as how a new glass atrium would connect the former Town Hall and guest building.

Councilman Mark Cuthbertson jokingly told suggested they rename it The Petrone Hotel after Supervisor Frank Petrone, although town spokesman A.J. Carter said the board is not commenting on the proposal.

In the meantime, Margolin said a vote will likely be scheduled in August.

Assuming both requests are approved, the companies would require parking and height variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals.

“We’ll be under 45 feet, but we’ll technically be four stories so we need relief from that,” Margolin said, referring to the underground parking floor.

But just the thought of such a structure was encouraging to some, like Raymond Rolfe. A 55-year-resident of Huntington and a landscape architect, Rolfe called the project “very, very positive” and keeps the history of Old Town Hall alive.

Former Suffolk County Judge Kerry Trainor added that Huntington village has historically had a hotel, something that helped make it the highlight of northwest Suffolk County.

“We need something we can be proud of,” Trainor said. “From a business perspective, it’s foolish not to do this.”

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‘Not the types set up by the printer return their impression, the meaning, the main concern.’

Exploring Inclusion Foreclosure signs have become common on 7,500 square feet to 5,000 square feet, and Long Island, as has the phrase “in these the minimum frontage from 75 to 50 linear tough economic times.” Throw the fixed in- feet. It was a great idea. Lot size and comes faced by many retirees into the mix, frontage, in our opinion, could fall into the and you’ve got even more problems on your realm of rules that the town can afford to rehands. lax, at least when it comes to seniors.

One of the most obvious ways to combat We hope that the town board’s decision to such financial distress is a second source of reject the 55-plus consideration in a 3-2 vote income, and that second source could in- is to explore another option: making the clude an accessory apartment. As amendment more inclusive. The with anything these days, there EDITORIAL only thing wrong with the amendare rules that come with making ment is that it only applies to those such a change to your home. But with literal- 55 and over. ly, your survival on the line, how critical are While we recognize neighborhoods are some of those rules? concerned with density, the need for housing Councilwoman Susan Berland recently is greater than ever, as is the need for more proposed an amendment to the accessory income. Everyone needs relief right now, and apartment law that would have reduced the if that can be done in a responsible way minimum lot size for property owners over through an accessory apartment law, doesn’t age 55 seeking apartment permits from that deserve some consideration, at the least?

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Good Move To Wait DEAR EDITOR: I want to congratulate the three members of the Huntington Town Board for listening to the residents of Huntington Station and postponing the rezoning vote for the Avalon Bay Development. Many of us support the idea of Avalon Bay, but have questioned the impact that such high density housing units will have on our neighborhood.

I, like many of the residents I represent, question the Transit Oriented District proposal by Avalon. While it is true that many residents may use the LIRR to commute to and from work, they will all need cars to access food, shopping, schools, libraries and entertainment venues. Being near the railroad tracks doesn’t mitigate traffic congestion as an issue.

Many residents also feel that the height of some the proposed housing units are out of character with new housing development in the town. The Avalon development in Melville works well, is affordable, and stays true to the character of Huntington.

We now have the opportunity to fully understand the impact

this proposal will have on our neighborhood and we welcome the continued dialogue between the builders, residents and their elected officials.

JIM CONTE

Assemblyman 10th District

Thanks For A Job Well Done DEAR EDITOR: Thank you for sending Kristen Catalina to interview and write the article, “Not Just A Sweet Treat: Ice cream shop tied to Whitman” [June 3, 2010.]

Kristen was thoroughly professional right from setting up to the interview, meeting with our family at Totten Frozen Delights and writing the article. Her style of writing and use of words described our family and business in such a splendid manner.

Kristen, I want to thank you personally for encapsulating the novelty of our store and defining its nuances.

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Freedom Flows DEAR EDITOR: On behalf of the nearly 400 people who signed the petition to the Town of Huntington, as well as for the many others who for one reason or another could not do so, I want to take this opportunity to publicly thank Town of Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone and his staff for their principled and sincere effort to turn the water on in Cold Spring Harbor. There are always situations where elected officials must make a choice, and in this instance, the Town of Huntington's Supervisor and council members made the correct one.

This is a decision that truly affects hundreds if not thousands of people, many who travel miles to partake of this water. The wells in the area go back in history to days before any of the early explorers arrived here in the New World, and they are part of the culture and fabric of the Cold Spring

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Harbor community. These wells are not only a part of our history, but they are part of the beauty of Long Island. Instead of being turned off, they should be protected. Our hope is that the future of the wells will be safeguarded for the benefit of everyone.

Thanks also goes to everyone who joined together to restore access to the wells. Some signed the petition, others came to the rally, some showed up at Town Hall to let their elected officials know how they felt, and those in the media brought the issue to the attention of all the citizens.

How appropriate that on the Fourth of July weekend, the people and the officials to whom we have entrusted our government could come together. This is a small but significant victory for all of the blessings we as Americans hold dear.

Happy Fourth of July, and thank you very much, each and every one of you.

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90 And Going Strong DEAR EDITOR: I want to thank everyone for coming to this 90th anniversary community celebration for the Heckscher Museum of Art. This is truly a historic occasion in the cultural history of Huntington. The museum is the centerpiece of Heckscher Park and has become a cultural icon. I want to thank the board of trustees for their support. I also want to thank the many civic-minded individuals, foundations and businesses for their support. It is because of their hard work, guidance and oversight in the many programs offered by the museum, this community benefits.

In these difficult economic times, we need to come together as a town and as a community, to support the museum, for the benefit of future generations. It is a treasure that needs to be preserved and protected.

Thank you for coming and I encourage everyone to enjoy all that the museum has to offer.

MARK MAYOKA

Huntington Councilman

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By Luann Dallojacono

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A baseball team that can sing and dance, a Lola who gets whatever she wants, and a devil who can pull off a bright red suit without pause. What more could you ask for in a John W. Engeman Theater at Northport production?

“Damn Yankees,” showing at Engeman through Aug. 29, has it all: comedy, a love story, a hero, a villain, a sexy siren, and above all, “Heart.”

Set in 1950s Washington, D.C., “Damn Yankees” is the story of middle-aged Joe Boyd, a die-hard Washington Senators fan fed up with his team’s losing record and the New York Yankees’ domination of the game. After declaring that he would “sell his soul” if it meant getting that long-ball hitter the Senators need, in walks the slick, vibrant Mr. Applegate. Faced with an offer to be transformed into the very player they need, Boyd takes the deal and becomes the young, muscular, 20-something all-star Joe Hardy.

His deal with the devil isn’t as simple as it sounds, though. Clever Joe works in an escape clause, ever complicating Applegate’s hold on him and thickening the plot.

Broadway legend Andre De Shields brings charisma and charm to the role of Applegate, and an almost magical ability, fitting of “the devil,” to pull off the character’s outrageous outfits. He comes alive in the deftly performed “Those Were the Good Old Days,” his character’s peak moment, where he needs little on stage to entertain the audience but himself and his suit.

Felicia Finley, having performed in Broadway’s “The

The ensemble men bring personality and charm to the hapless Senators baseball team and nail the big numbers.

Broadway’s Felicia Finley, left, delivers a stellar performance as Lola, while theater veteran Andre De Shields presents a devil who is easy to like.

Wedding Singer” and “Aida,” brings pure talent and allure to the role of seductress Lola, with a stage presence that elevates the entire show. She nails “Whatever Lola Wants” with her strong voice and wonderfully blends the sexiness of Lola with the sincerity and spot-on comedic timing required of the character.

Nailing the excited and earnest attitude of Joe Hardy, Austin Miller is perhaps most recognized from the 2007 show “Grease: You’re the One That I Want,” in which he finished in second place vying for the role of Danny Zuko on Broadway. He has since accumulated numerous theater credits.

Bringing charm and amusement to the show are the ensemble men playing the hapless Senators, who do jus-

tice to the iconic number “Heart” with beautiful harmonies and get big laughs in the Act II opener, “The Game.” A strong supporting cast adds to the show’s charm, humor and heartfelt scenes.

With the original 1955 Broadway production’s choreography by Bob Fosse, Engeman choreographer Stephanie Lang boldly takes on the challenge, paying tribute to Fosse most in the dark, seductive number “Two Lost Souls.”

For its 2010-2011 season opener, Engeman picked a winner. Directed by John Simpkins, the musical is fun and leaves you with a smile and humming the show’s popular songs. Visit www.engemantheater.com or call 631-261-2900 for more information.

Photos by Paul DeGrocco

‘Damn Yankees’ Full Of Heart

PERFORMING ARTS

Bringing ‘Glee’ to Huntington Children Half Hollow Hills photos/Kristen Catania

By Kristen Catania info@longislandernews.com

For Brooke Procida, performing and being around children isn’t a choice – it’s a way of life.

“I need to be performing, and around kids and teaching,” she said. “I need a mixture of both of them in my life.”

This need for a mixture in her life led her to found the Procida Glee Camp, a two-week program for children who want to get involved with singing and performing, right here in Huntington. The camp is based loosely on the hit FOX television show “Glee” about a high school choir. The show earned 19 Emmy nominations this year.

“I’ve always wanted to do a camp with children,” Procida said. “Glee club is nothing new, but now the name carries a little extra ‘umph.’ What better time to start a Glee camp?”

Procida, who grew up in Centerport, is mainly a musical theater actor, but the range of what she is capable of seems limitless. She does a “million different things,” she said, including photography, vocal and dance coaching, and performing. She also worked with “Lori, Lori, What’s the Story?” touring the country in conjunction with Target and book clubs to get kids excited about reading through acting.

At rehearsal, her talent and teaching abilities are evident, and the campers seem to be having a great time, happily dancing along with Procida and eagerly learning new choreography. On Friday, they’ll have a small family and friends showcase, where they can show how hard they’ve been working for the past two weeks. It’s a very family- and child-friendly program, featuring music from Lady Gaga, “Hairspray,” “Annie,” and Taylor Swift, among others.

Campers rehearse “Good Morning, Baltimore” at Procida Glee Camp.

Brooke Procida, above, center, with some of her students during a rehearsal break, has put a new spin on performing arts camp.

One of the great things about this camp, Procida said, is that it’s local.

“Kids don’t have to get shipped away to camp, since it’s right in town at the Performing Arts Center,” she said.

“There are some great sleep-away camps for performing arts, but it’s really great that they don’t have to go so far.”

In addition to working with the kids during their set rehearsals, Procida has been visiting each of their homes, giving them personalized training in order to make sure

no child feels unprepared for their showcase. Although usually this one-on-one training is something she’d usually charge extra for, she does it free of charge, since she doesn’t feel she has the staff to give each child the individual attention she’d like during rehearsal.

“I don’t want them to feel unprepared,” she said, “It’s easy for the kids who don’t have as much experience to get lost behind those who have had some sort of past training. But sometimes it’s those quiet ones that have the most potential.”

Due to the popularity of the camp, Procida plans to do another session in late August, after most camps end but before school starts up again. She is also looking to do an Adult Glee session, since she has received such positive feedback from adults expressing their interest in the program.

“My performing makes me a better teacher,” she said.

“Teaching makes me a better performer. I love it.”

For more information, email Procida at GleeCamp2010@yahoo.com, or visit her website at www.brookeprocida.com.

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Mother and daughter – Tiki and Pat – in Thai USA.

Delicate Thai dumplings are served with a spicy sauce.

By Peter & Bob foodie@longislandernews.com

If you’re one of those people who thinks Thai food is all about heat and spices, a trip to Thai USA is in order. Cuisine at this small eatery is authentic Thai, melding flavors that are fresh, exotic and often fruity. Yes, sometimes there’s heat involved, and Thai USA offers the standard curries and highly spiced dishes, but it’s with the more delicate tastes that Thai USA’s kitchen shines.

The restaurant is something of an institution in Huntington, though if you haven’t visited in recent years you’re in for a surprise. The restaurant’s interior was renovated with the return of Tiki (previously from Bonbori Tiki) two years ago. Its clean lines feature dark wood and amber tones accented with woven mat

Duckmeat-filled wontons have a surprising fiery kick. and bamboo, softly illuminated with backlit rice paper panels. The look is contemporary and calming – a change from the previously drab interior that is as refreshing as the new menu.

Running the front of the house, Tiki keeps a sharp eye the dining room, often greeting diners with a warm hello on her

Something Old, Something New

way to set a table or replace a missing napkin at another. Many have been patrons for years, as a Thai eatery has been at the location for a quarter century.

Its latest incarnation is refreshing. Tiki’s ex, Dan, who presides in the kitchen, learned Thai cooking from his grandmother. Jeff, who goes by the name of Shrim, has been cooking with Dan for 15 years. Their dishes tend to awaken the palate with delicate and complementary combinations of flavors. Cilantro, lime juice and mango fruit seem to figure into our favorites, though the chefs are equally adept at dishes with deeper tones, particularly duck.

The dozen appetizers on the regular menu plus a few more on the specials board give a good overview of the cooks’ range.

The generously filled crispy duck wontons ($7), recently on the specials board, have a surprising fiery kick that’s cooled by the plum dipping sauce.

Thai dumplings ($7) show off the delicate touch. Tender steamed dumplings filled with minced chicken and shrimp again are complemented by a brown dipping sauce and delicate green onion flavor.

Blackened tuna is the surprise appetizer in the mix. An herbal flavor permeates the blacked tuna (market price) appetizer. Fresh tuna, dredged in spices and pan seared is thin sliced and served with a spicy Thai sauce. The flavors fall somewhere between Italian and Cajun with a hint of herbs.

Vegetables play a large part in Thai cooking and Thai USA excels at salads.

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Its trademark dish could well be the grilled shrimp salad ($12) with mango, tomato, onion and lime dressing. The lime and cilantro dressing brings tang to the mango, and a hint of cilantro lends freshness. It’s topped with grilled shrimp, but the salad is so delicious it could stand on its own.

Another salad-y favorite is Larb ($11), a Thai wrap of minced beef or chicken seasoned with roasted garlic, lemongrass, scallions, cilantro and onion with Thai lime dressing. The mix is spooned onto small romaine leaves and eaten much like a lettuce taco. It’s a sophisticated mix of flavors.

On several visits to Thai USA we’ve made efforts to try different dishes. However, we continue to gravitate toward favorites. For the most part, that involves anytime we see mango and cilantro in the same sentence.

On our recent visit we went for a beef dish – Yum Nua ($15) – thin slices of tender, marinated steak atop a salad of cucumber, onion and tomato flavored with lemongrass, mint, cilantro and lime. It’s a perfect summer dish that wakes up the palate.

We also made good on a promise to ourselves to try the Crispy Duck ($24).

The boneless duck breast was deep, dark and rich without the fat normally associated with duck dishes. It’s slow roasted with crispy, spiced skin and a sweet plum glaze. The generous portion can easily be shared. In fact, just try not sharing it! The price reflects the three-plus hours required to cook it; every minute of it is worth it. Otherwise, entrées range from $12 to $16. Entrée selections include the expected curries with coconut, a predominant flavor.

Among the desserts at Thai USA, the homemade key lime pie ($4) is the standout. There are generally several flavors of ice cream as well, with ginger being our favorite.

Thai USA is an institution in Huntington. We have yet to be disappointed and expect that the current incarnation of this village favorite will be around for a long time.

Price Range: Very reasonable

The deep, rich flavor of Crispy Thai Duck is complemented by a sweet plum glaze.

Hours: Lunch: Wed-Sun, 12-3 p.m.; Dinner: Mon-Sat 5-10:30 p.m.; Sun 5-10 p.m.

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NEW LIFE FOR OLD FIELDS: Old Fields Inn, a Greenlawn institution best known for its marinated steak, has been sold. The new owner is no newcomer; it’s David Tunney, who with his brother, John, owns Honu and Besito. The restaurant is closed for renovations and will emerge from its makeover a family-friendly, fun restaurant with a fresh face. Renovations are under way. Look for a late September opening.

DINE NYC: When it comes to fine dining there’s no need to ever leave Huntington Township. Until NYC Restaurant Week, that is. The granddaddy of all restaurant weeks, New York City’s features some of the finest restaurants in New York, and therefore the world. More than 275 restaurants are participating, offering a prix fixe lunch for $24.07 per person; or $35 dinner. Participating restaurants include such top names as Cipriani, Restaurant Orsay, The River Café, the Oak Room at the Plaza, 21 Club, Le Cirque and Gotham Bar and Grill. NYC Restaurant Week is July 12-25. For details go to nycgo.com and click on the Restaurant Week 2010 logo.

SUSHI ON THE HORIZON: What’s better than sushi? More sushi! That’s what’s in the future for Huntington Village where two eateries have received necessary approvals from the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals. The operators of The Black Lantern are creating an intriguing looking lounge on Wall Street in the heart of Huntington’s “restaurant row.” Word is it

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will be a cocktail/sushi lounge. We can tell you we’ve had a peek at the outdoor patio and can’t wait. Meanwhile, sushi’s on the menu at Kashi, set to open soon at 12 Elm St. The family undertaking renovations at the former Elm Street Eatery operate successful sushi restaurants in Nassau County.

WINE SPECIAL: Jonathan’s Ristorante (15 Wall St., Huntington 631-549-0055 jonathansristorante.com) celebrates its seventh consecutive Wine Spectator magazine award of excellence with a special that encourages diners to try that special bottle. Sunday through Thursday, take 20-percent off all bottles from Jonathan’s extensive wine list. Tell Roberto the Foodies sent you.

WEDNESDAY IS WINE DAY at HONU Kitchen & Cocktails (363 New York Ave., Huntington 631-421-6900).

Each Wednesday through July from 7-11 p.m. a special three-course menu will be offered for $34 and will be available paired with three selected wines for $44. To add to the atmosphere of these special evenings, there will also be live music by solo guitarists Mike Dorio and Pete Mann from 7-11 p.m. The menu for July 21: Prince Edward Island Mussels in white wine and herb broth paired with Ruffino “Lumina” Pinot Grigio Fruili, Italy; Hanger Steak and sautéed spinach with smoked bacon, pine nuts and golden raisins, paired with Red Belly Black Shiraz, Australia; for dessert, crepes with mixed berries and Chantilly cream, paired with Mionetto Prosecco and fresh strawberry.

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Skin Cancer Still A Growing Issue One in 50 to contract disease by 2015, young women among most likely to be at risk Half Hollow Hills photo/Mike Koehler

By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

Skin cancer is on the rise, but it may not stop beachgoers from baking along Long Island’s shores.

“It’s a huge issue. There’s not a day I go into my office I don’t see someone with skin cancer. It is extremely common,” said Michael Dannenberg, chief of Dermatology at Huntington Hospital. “Long Island in general is a giant beach community.”

One person in 1,500 developed malignant melanoma in 1930, Dannenberg said. That number jumped to one in 90 in 2000, and will likely reach one in 50 by 2015.

“It’s literally an epidemic,” he said.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 2 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every year, and one in every three cancers found is a form of skin cancer.

There are three main types of skin cancer, Dannenberg said. Each affects a different part of the skin, like other cancers affect different organs. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are both less dangerous than malignant melanoma – which affects the cells that give skin, hair and eyes their color.

“Melanoma’s the one we talk about the most because it’s the most deadly,” he said.

Huntington Hospital’s Michael Dannenberg urged Long Islanders, like these beachgoers at Quentin Sammis West Neck Beach, to wear sunblock and avoid excessive sun.

Melanoma can be surgically removed if caught at an early stage, limiting the damage. But if it begins to spread, the Huntington doctor said, radiation, chemotherapy and other treatments are less effective.

“Prevent it, or catch it early and remove it,” he said.

And yet, it is a widely accepted fact that melanoma is a growing problem in younger age groups. Louis Rapkin of the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service in Atlanta said melanoma rates in patients under 20 rose 2.9 percent between 1973 and 2001, a fact that did not surprise Dannenberg.

“Younger individuals are turning up

with more and more melanoma,” he said, “especially women on the lower extremities. It’s a big problem.”

Of all pediatric melanoma cases reported, Rapkin said 90 percent occur in girls ages 10-19.

But few, if any, of the 100 people enjoying the bright sun, fluffy clouds and gentle breeze at Quentin Sammis West Neck Beach on Friday afternoon were worrying about skin cancer. Children darted to and from a number of umbrellas staked in the sand while others like Justine Amendola and Paige Maake, both 20 and from Huntington, opted for a simple blanket.

“It’s relaxing over here. It’s nice,” Amen-

dola said as she perused a copy of “Twilight.”

Both women said they like to tan on a semi-regular basis. Maake hits the beach at least once every other week, while Amendola said she spends a few hours in the sun at least three times a week, regardless if it’s at the beach or in her backyard.

“I like to be tan. I like the heat. I could lie in the sun all day,” Maake said, adding that she was sporting SPF 4 suntan lotion on her body and SPF 55 sunblock on her face. “I do [think about skin cancer], but it’s rare that I’m out here without sunscreen.”

Low grade lotions, Dannenberg cautioned, offer false hope. SPF – Sun Protection Factor – is calculated by how many hours it takes to get as much ultraviolet radiation as one hour without any sunscreen. The doctor said he recommends always using a product at least SPF 15.

“The concept of using a 4 or 8 is a flawed concept. It falsely reassures people they have some protection,” he said. “It’s really not protecting them.”

Back at the beach, Amendola said she loves the way a tan looks, but hates the heat, sunburns and peeling.

“I don’t like the way it feels,” she said regarding the heat.

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Record highs, dry conditions spark multiple fires (Continued from page A1)

panies from Cold Spring Harbor, Commack, Greenlawn, Huntington and Melville, approximately 150 firefighters, 15 stump jumpers and brush trucks, specially designed for the terrain, battled the flames long into the night.

Suffolk County Fire set up a command post on G Road near Old Commack Road and the power plant, as the Brentwood Fire Department obtained aerial photos to develop a strategy.

“It was pretty deep in the woods, so all we could see was a dark column of black smoke,” Dix Hills First Assistant Chief Richard Granahan said of his first glance.

New York State provided bulldozers to clear roads into the brush, but heat and dry trees posed challenges. A rehab center was set up so firefighters could rehydrate, be checked over by paramedics and cool off with icepacks before heading back in.

“That’s the big problem with brush fires, they are so labor intensive the men and women have to be careful about dehydration,” Melville Chief Robert Warren said.

Dix Hills Second Assistant Chief Tom Magno said one firefighter was transported to Huntington Hospital for heat stroke and several others for heat exhaustion. Dix Hills’ vehicles overheated and mechanical problems occurred, Granahan added. Commack Fire Chief Steve Fontana said a vehicle with a flat tire and cracked windshield was repaired overnight, ready for another day.

Hot spots flared up again last Friday, causing Dix Hills and Commack to return to the scene from 1-3 p.m.

Granahan said he expects another fire at

Pilgrim State soon.

“That area hasn’t burned in a number of years, so it was probably due to start burning. It probably won’t be the last brush fire we see there this year,” he said.

Pilgrim State was not the only brush fire in the area last week. On July 7, Dix Hills and Melville joined the Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department to tackle a brush fire reported across from the from the junior high, high school and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory as smoke filled the air by 12:30 p.m.

Firefighters met at the intersection of Laurence Hill and Seaward roads to set up command centers and discuss tactics.

A rehab center was set up for firefighters at a gym on Seaward Road. Fire officials said no civilians were in danger.

Warren said Cold Spring Harbor’s blaze was difficult as steep terrain and large trees rendered brush trucks useless, unable to tackle the blaze, leaving firefighters to rely on hand-to-hand combat.

Other brush fires burned nearby, so resources were split, said Phil Tepe, former chief of the Dix Hills Fire Department. He said while there was enough equipment, they needed more manpower, as the heat would make firefighters incapable of staying in the fire as long as they normally would.

Meanwhile, East Northport and Commack firefighters battled a fire near the Huntington landfill and the Covanta resource recovery facility in East Northport at 1:30 p.m. last Wednesday, assisted by numerous departments from Huntington, Smithtown and Babylon.

There was no word as of what started the fire, but Suffolk County police were

Boy nearly drowns (Continued from page A1)

mer, but many similar tragic incidents have occurred across long island.

Andrea Golinsky, spokeswoman for Huntington Community First Aid Squad, advised parents to ensure pool areas are fenced off in accordance with town code, be aware of children’s locations at all times, and never leave children of any age

alone in a swimming pool.

“We all have our prayers with the child.

It’s unfortunate that an event like this occurred,” Golinsky said.

She also suggested all parents learn CPR, as it helps greatly improve a person’s chances of survival. The First Aid Squad offers courses; sign up for the next session by calling 631-421-1263.

forced to close all roads and residential streets closest to the fire. Firefighters gained access to the western edge of the fire through the backyards of homes on McFadden Drive, which was closed for several hours between Esther Place and Stacey Lane.

A heavy if brief rainfall dumped several inches of rain across Long Island on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service, was welcomed by Huntington’s firefighters.

“Thank God it rained, we really need the rain dearly,” Magno said.

Others warned that dangerous possi-

bility of brush fire remains a possibility, the Melville fire chief said, and people need to be conscious of their actions.

“Our biggest concerns are along the parkways and highways where there’s brush, and people throw their cigarette butts out the window,” Warren said. “It’s a potentially dangerous situation that could start a needless brush fire.”

He noted the Melville Fire Department has joined a county campaign by putting signs up reminding drivers not to toss their cigarettes out a window, hoping the message will soon be posted on the LIE’s digital information signs.

Housing claim dismissed (Continued from page A1)

Frank Petrone added Hurley’s ruling would allow “the much-needed project to proceed.”

“This project will help satisfy a growing need – for housing that young people entering the workforce can afford and for seniors looking to downsize while staying in the community,” he said.

Councilman Mark Mayoka said he was “encouraged” by the results of the ruling and has “hope that we will be able to recover the legal fees we have expended” during the litigation. Councilwoman Glenda Jackson said she looked forward to realizing what she said is the Sanctuary’s promise to create multigenerational housing that would “help keep our best and brightest young here as well as our seniors.”

Originally a 150-unit development with one, two and three-bedroom apartments, the development was reworked to 117 single-bedroom units and studios, which Fair Housing argued would shut out lowincome and minority families.

However, Hurley ruled that all claims regarding the Sanctuary development are based on an “entirely distinct set of factual allegations” and therefore cannot be related back to the Fair Housing in Huntington Committee’s original 2002 lawsuit against the Greens at Half Hollow development.

Accordingly, the plaintiffs’ claims fall outside the statute of limitations. While the town approved the Sanctuary rezoning on Nov. 21, 2000 and the amended complaint

adding the Sanctuary as a grievance was not filed until April 8, 2004, the plaintiffs are outside the most generous window – three years on a civil rights claim – and can no longer sue, Hurley said.

House Beautiful Dix Hills Civic Association past president Sheila Saks said that though she would rather have had the case decided on the merits rather than on the statute of limitations, she was pleased the case was coming to a close.

“We need studio apartments, we need one-bedroom apartments for singles, for young people and for college graduates to keep them in the area and provide brain power on Route 110,” Saks said. “That was our original intent, and now it’s going to come to fruition.”

Fair Housing’s attempts to invoke the continuing violation doctrine – in essence arguing the town and planning board have continually violated fair housing laws and therein restarted the time on the statute of limitations – had “no merit,” Hurley deemed.

“Plaintiffs have not identified a single unlawful practice with regards to their Sanctuary claims that continued into the limitations period,” the judge wrote.

The original claim of housing discrimination against the town regarding the Greens, however, remains active. Carter said the town will “continue to vigorously defend the suit involving the Greens.”

Sara-Megan Walsh contributed to this report.

Experts advise taking precautions against skin cancer (Continued from page A12)

Sunburns occur when UV rays damage DNA in the skin. Typically DNA strands convert 99.9 percent of the rays harmlessly to heat, although the remaining 0.1 percent is still enough to disrupt the strand and cause sunburn. When the skin cannot convert the rays, the process can create dangerous free radicals. Those atoms can spread throughout the body and are often carcinogenic. This type of damage does not cause a painful sunburn.

Dannenberg compared the risk of getting too much sun to filling a cup with water. Everyone has a cup with a different line on it and time in the sun equals more water being poured in. Reach that line and you’re very likely to contract cancer or some malady.

“You don’t know where the line is. For some people the line is very high on the cup, for some people it’s very low, but there is a line,” he said.

That line is partially dependant on skin tone. Dermatologists divide skin into five types depending on the color. For example, skin type I is very fair and does not tan well. Type V, on the other hand, is compa-

rable to a black person’s skin.

“Anybody can develop a skin cancer.

Clearly, people who are skin type I are more prone than skin type V,” Dannenberg said.

The danger also increases at younger ages. According to the WHO, childhood exposure to UV rays and sunburns is known to increase the risk of developing melanoma later in life. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services classifies exposure to sunlamps as carcinogenic and poses an even greater risk to people under 30.

Suffolk County tried to completely bar all minors from using tanning beds last year. Suffolk County Legislator Vivian Viloria-Fisher (D-Stony Brook) proposed the bill, Lou D’Amaro (D-North Babylon) said, but was preempted by state law and it died quickly.

“If you wanted to do it, it would have to come from the state. The county legislation can’t do it,” he said.

Once that failed, D’Amaro offered legislation to inform more tanning salon patrons about the risks. Customers ages 1418 are currently required to have a parent

sign a waiver in the presence of an operator. But when the legislator looked to expand that acknowledgement to everyone, he found the industry already was.

The discovery, however, failed to change

the legislator’s stance.

“I believe tanning beds, based on scientific study, greatly increase your risk of melanoma and cancer, and are hazardous,” D’Amaro said.

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Movies In The Park Bring the family down for a treat on the big screen at the Town of Huntington’s Movies on the Lawn Program. Next on July 15 at Crab Meadow Beach: “Where the Wild Things Are” (rated PG). Bring lawn chairs, blankets or a picnic dinner. Movies begin at dark. In inclement weather, movies will be shown at Elwood Middle School, 478 Elwood Road, Elwood. Free. 631-351-3112. Note: Last week’s calendar incorrectly said the July 15 movie would be “Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs” at Dix Hills Park; that event is actually Aug. 2.

Music In The Great Outdoors Join the Northport Chorale and Community Band for a concert at the gazebo at the end of Main Street in Northport July 15, 8:30 p.m. If it rains at 8 p.m., the concert is canceled. Arrive early and picnic or dine downtown.

Beach Book Party Need a book to read on the beach? Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington, will host a Beach Read Party July 15, 7 p.m., a fun-filled evening devoted to the best books to bring with you on those beautiful summer days of outdoor reading. Authors Teri Coyne, Hyatt Bass and Tess Callahan will talk about their beach-friendly novels. Features light refreshments, raffle and book giveaway. Registration encouraged. 631-271-1442. juliannebookrevue@gmail.com.

Classic Chrome Beauties

Marvel over the polished lines of classic cars every Wednesday evening at the Huntington Station Business Improvement District’s Classic Car Show, from 5-9 p.m. in the municipal parking lot at the corner of New York Avenue and Church Street. Cars on display have included a 1926 Ford Model T, a 1963 Chevrolet Impala and 1965 Ford Mustang. Free for car owners and the public. performances, heartfelt drama and fun skits, along with a patriotic tribute to the nation. Free, chairs are provided. 631-822-3000 or www.nbc.org.

Glimpse The Light Hop a boat and take a guided tour of the Huntington Lighthouse on July 25, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., leaving from Gold Star Beach. Tours are first-come, first-served if weather permits.

Sneakers or other flat-soled, rubber shoes required. Suggested donation: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children ages 5-12 or $20 for fourperson family. No children under 5 permitted.

631-421-1985.

Northport Arts Coalition Join as the Northport Arts Coalition presents a series of poetry readings on the fourth Friday of every month. Poet Joli Ienuso is reading at Caffé Portofino July 23, followed by an open reading. Caffe Portofino is located at 249 Main St., Northport, opposite the Engeman theater.

Love In Every Stitch

MONDAY Red Is For Passion Love the color red and enjoy living it up? The Red Hat women are looking for new members who enjoy going places and making new friends.

Their motto: Fun, Frolic and Friendship. 631271-6470 or flarpp@yahoo.com.

Love to quilt? Join the quilting group at Old First Church to make quilts for cancer patients, every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. 631-427-2101.

FRIDAY Jazz It Up Listen to live jazz music every Friday night at Jazz Corner, 195 Main St., Huntington, featuring the Melody Rose Quartet, 7:30-11:30 p.m. $7. 631-271-1565.

SATURDAY Share A Few Laughs Bring the family down for side-splitting laughs at “The Funny Man Show,” featuring Ellis Adler, who keeps children laughing with stories, songs and dances in Caumsett State Historic Park’s Walled Garden on July 17, 10-11:30 a.m. Call 631-423-1770. $8 parking fee without New York State Empire Pass.

Rock While You Shop Head down to The Tanger Outlets at the Arches for special “Sounds of Summer” performances on Saturdays throughout July. On July 17: The Nancy Atlas Project. Street performers, dance teams and local musical groups kick off at 2 p.m., main performances at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

SUNDAY Singing Praises Hear the uplifting tunes sung by Northport Baptist Church at its 13th annual Praise In The Park celebration at the bandstand in Northport Park on July 18, 6 p.m. Event features musical

Harborfields Public Library 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harb.suffolk.lib.ny.us • Take a virtual cruise through the Greek Islands to escape the summer heat in a multimedia presentation by Laurie Campbell on Monday, July 19, 7-8:30 p.m.

• Learn about “Long Island’s Maritime History: Stories of Tragedy” as told by the Eco-Photo Explorers on Tuesday, July 20, 7-9 p.m.

Huntington Public Library

A New Take On ‘Streetcar’ The Bare Bones Repertory Co. presents Tennessee Williams’ classic drama, “A Streetcar Named Desire,” at the Posey School, 57 Main St., Northport July 15-17; 22-24; 2931. All performances at 8 p.m. $20. www.barebonestheater.com.

• Adults can improve their reading skills towards literacy with Suffolk County Literacy 2 on Mondays. Next session July 19, 5-7 p.m. at the Dix Hills branch.

• Children of all ages are invited to explore different art mediums over the summer each Thursday through Aug. 12, 10 a.m.-noon.

The library will supply the materials, the children supply the imagination.

TUESDAY Telling Herstory Every Tuesday, join Herstory writers group “Black, Brown & White” for a bridge-building women’s guided memoir writing workshop taught by Lonnie Mathis at Huntington Station Enrichment Center, 1264 New York Ave., 7-9 p.m. $35 per class with monthly discounts.

Newcomers welcome. 631-676-7395.

Children’s Story Time Children of all ages can enjoy stories read by a member of Barnes & Noble’s staff every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30-11 a.m.

Barnes & Noble, 4000 E. Jericho Turnpike, East Northport. Free. 631-462-0208.

Help For Kids Of Divorcees Children in grades 3-5 can find support at a new separation/divorce group hosted by Family Service League on Wednesday nights, 5:306:30 p.m. at 790 Park Ave., Huntington. 631427-3700.

AT THE LIBRARIES Cold Spring Harbor Library 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-6926820. cshlibrary.org.

• Bring the family to a weekend at the movies featuring “The Princess and The Frog” (Rated G) on Saturday, July 18, 2-4 p.m.

Popcorn and beverages will be served.

• The library will be hosting all-day sidewalk sale on July 18-19.

Commack Public Library 18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-4990888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us • Spend Thursday, July 15, 2-4 p.m. at the movies for a showing of “Invictus,” a film about newly elected president Nelson Mandela’s efforts to rally the South African rugby team for a run at the 1995 World Cup Championship. Rated PG-13.

• Improve your safety on the roads with the AARP’s Driver Safety Program, geared for seniors over 50, which entitles participants to a 10 percent reduction of automobile liability and collision insurance, on Saturday, July 17, 9:30-4:30 p.m. $12 AARP members/$14 public by check or money order only. Register in advance.

• Nothing cures the summertime blues like relaxing with a good book. Water your mind with the Adult Summer Reading Club through Aug. 27. Win something just for signing up!

Email bonelli@suffolk.lib.ny.us.

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WEDNESDAY Classic Chrome Beauties Marvel over the polished lines of classic cars every Wednesday evening at the Huntington Station Business Improvement District’s Classic Car Show, from 5-9 p.m. in the municipal parking lot at the corner of New York Avenue and Church Street. Cars on display have included a 1926 Ford Model T, a 1963 Chevrolet Impala and 1965 Ford Mustang.

Free for car owners and the public.

Business Breakfast Pull on your power suit and join other business professionals at BNI Executive Referral Exchange’s breakfast networking meeting every Wednesday, 7-8:30 a.m. at the Dix Hills Diner, 1800 Jericho Turnpike, Dix Hills. 800853-9356.

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000.

• Everyone loves a beautiful garden, but some wish it were easier. “The Garden Lady,” Lynn Thompson, explains the ins and outs of lowmaintenance gardening techniques on Thursday, July 15, 7 p.m. Registration required.

Elwood Public Library 3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-499-3722. www.elwoodlibrary.org.

• See the library’s website for recent updates.

Half Hollow Hills Library Dix Hills Branch: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road.

631-421-4535. hhhl.suffolk.lib.ny.us • Explore new territory with a screening of “The Wind Journey” (2010) as part of The Screening Room film series on Friday, July 16, 2-4 p.m. at the Dix Hills branch.

Main Branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631427-5165. Station Branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053. hpl.suffolk.lib.ny.us • Frequently called a worrywart? Kick the habit at “Stop Worrying: Self Help with a Sense of Humor” by Carol Cott Gross, director of Fly Without Fear at New York City airports, as she shares how she controls her own travel-related fears on Monday, July 19, 7 p.m.

• “Ecletica” by Northport resident Rodee Hanson, featuring works in a variety of mediums including watercolor, fabrics, silks, thread painting, mono print making, collage works, inks and more, will be on display in the Main Branch Art Gallery through July 24.

Northport-East Northport Public Library 151 Laurel Ave., Northport. 631-261-6930. 185 Larkfield Road, East Northport. 631-261-2313. www.nenpl.org.

• Enjoy an afternoon at the movies with a screening of “Remember Me” (2010), a romantic movie about two lovers attempting to live each day to the fullest after witnessing a murder, on Friday, July 16, 1:30 p.m. at the Northport branch.

• Increase your safety on the road with a defensive driving course on Monday, July 19, 7-11 p.m. at the East Northport branch. Twopart series with second session July 26, applications to register are available at both branches.

South Huntington Public Library 145 Pigeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631549-4411. www.shpl.info.

• Meet Long Island author John Hanc who wrote “Jones Beach: An Illustrated History,” which takes readers back in time to the state park’s iconic days when trips to the beach were a family affair to how they became the jewels of New York’s park system, on Monday, July 19, 7 p.m.

• Sharpen your computer skills with “MS Office 2007 Overview,” which teaches the updates in the new system in a class designed for users with some previous experience, on Wednesday, July 21, 7-9 p.m. Registration is required, $9.

• The library’s Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, July 19, 7 p.m.

THEATER and FILM Arena Players Children’s Theatre 294 Route 109, East Farmingdale.

516-293-0674.

• Explore the world of “Alice in Wonderland” as it takes the stage at the Vanderbilt Museum Carriage House through Aug. 29.

Performances are Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m. $10.

Arena Players Repertory Theatre 296 Route 109, East Farmingdale.

516-293-0674.

• “Ancient History” by David Ives is a humorous battle of the sexes in which Ruth and Jack believe themselves to be perfectly suited for one another until one of them suddenly mentions marriage and they both take a closer look at their relationship. Now showing on the main stage.

• In “Happy Birthday Brigit!” by Marc Camoletti, a man asks his mistress, Brigit, to his home for her birthday despite the fact his wife is present, then invites other friends as a distraction. Watch how not everything goes as planned through July 25 on the Second Stage. Show times are 8:30 p.m., Fridays at $20; 8:30 p.m., Saturdays at $25; 3 p.m., Sunday matinees at $20.

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Cinema Arts Centre

Movies In The Park

423 Park Ave., Huntington. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611.

• “Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement” tells the story of two soulmates whose love begins with magnetic attraction and lasts 42 years, but the idea of civil marriage for gays and lesbians was unthinkable at the time. Shows on Thursday, July 15, 7:30 p.m. with Edie Windsor in person. $9 members/$13 public.

• Hear “The Beach Boys” who wrote the perfect soundtrack for summer in a montage of their rare performances from television, films and live concert performances on July 20, 7:30 p.m. with archivist Bill Shelley. $9 members/$13 public includes reception.

Bring the family down for a treat on the big screen at the Town of Huntington’s Movies on the Lawn Program. Next on July 15 at Crab Meadow Beach: “Where the Wild Things Are” (Rated PG). Bring lawn chairs, blankets or picnic dinner. Movies begin at dark. In inclement weather, movies will be shown at Elwood Middle School, 478 Elwood Road, Elwood. Free. 631351-3112. Note: Last week’s calendar incorrectly said the July 15 movie would be “Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs” at Dix Hills Park; that event is actually Aug. 2.

Dix Hills Center For The Performing Arts Five Towns College, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills. Box Office: 631-656-2148. www.dhpac.org • “American Dating Catastrophes VIII” featuring a collection of 10 to 12-minute world premiere short plays that focus on the ins and outs, ups and downs of modern dating, will take the stage July 16, 7:30 p.m.; July 17, 7:30 p.m.; and July 18, 2 p.m. $15 adults/$12 seniors and students.

• Pay tribute to one of the world’s greatest rock `n` roll bands, The Rolling Stones, as Streetfighter takes the stage on July 23, 7:30 p.m. $25.

Art League of Long Island 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-462-5400. www.ArtLeagueLI.org.

• “Inside & Out: The Landscapes and Interiors of William Starkweather,” an early 20th century American painter whose use of watercolors and oils providing a visual diary of his life, is on display through Aug. 15.

b.j. spoke gallery The Minstrel Players Of Northport Performing at Houghton Hall theatre at Trinity Episcopal Church 130 Main St., Northport Village. 631-732-2926, www.minstrelplayers.org.

• “Whodunnit,” a mystery by Anthony Shaffer directed by Edward Kyle III, will be performed on Saturdays, July 24 and 31 at 8 p.m.; Sundays July 25 and Aug. 1 at 3 p.m. $15 for adults/$12 for Seniors and children.

299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 631-549-5106.

• The group show “All That Jazz – Improvizations” is on display through July 28.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

350 Main St., Northport. www.johnwengemantheater.com. 631-261-2900.

• “Damn Yankees,” based on the book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop about a man tired of watching his favorite baseball team lose to the New York Yankees who trades his soul to become a star baseball player, eventually leading to a showdown in a musical comedy, will run through Aug. 29.

Performances are 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturdays, 2 p.m. and, on select dates 7 p.m., on Sundays. $60.

1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children 3 - 12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768. http://www.cshfha.org/ • Summer Enrichment programs are offered for children in grades kindergarten and older starting in July and August including “Close Encounters of the Natural Kind” and “Nature Photography.” For detailed information on various programs, visit their website.

• The Hatchery holds the largest living collection of New York State freshwater reptiles, fish and amphibians. Visitors can tour two aquarium buildings and eight outdoor ponds, feed the hungry trout or try the “Catch & Keep Fishing” program.

Star Playhouse

fotofoto Gallery

At the Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-462-9800 ext. 136.

372 New York Ave., Huntington. Gallery hours: Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 12-8 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m. 631-549-0448. www.fotofotogallery.com.

• “Leaf Drawings” by Kristin Holcomb will be on display through Aug. 1.

John W. Engeman Theater At Northport

Tilles Center For Performing Arts 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. www.tillescenter.org. 516-299-3100.

• Hear The Laurie Berkner Band, children’s music superstars as seen on Nick Jr., who will perform a live birthday party featuring old and new songs from their CD “Rocketship Run” on July 18, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., presented by Metropolitan Talent. Bring your favorite party hat, picture of a birthday cake from their website and an animal for your head, because animals have birthdays too. $25-$35.

CASTING CALLS Seeking Strings The Northport Symphony Orchestra (formerly the Northport Community Orchestra) is seeking new members in all sections. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings. 631-462-6617. northportorchestra.org.

Cloggers Wanted The Bruce Spruce Cloggers Dance Company is seeking dancers for future shows on Long Island. Dance background wanted; preferably experience in tap, clog or Irish-step dancing.

631-476-1228.

MUSEUMS & EXHIBITS Alfred Van Leon Gallery 145 Pidgeon Hill Road. Huntington Station.

631-549-4411 Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Wed. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Alpan Gallery 2 West Carver St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Wednesday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. -5 p.m. 631423-4433. www.alpangallery.com.

• See new works by artist Jae Hi Ahn in the gallery starting in August.

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Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association P.O. Box 354, Greenlawn. 631-754-1180.

Huntington Arts Council Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Art in the Art-trium: 25 Melville Park Road, Melville. Gallery Hours: Monday Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 631-271-8423. www.huntingtonarts.org.

• “Creative Solutions,” a group show featuring members of the Huntington Arts Council taking over the Art-trium, is on display through Aug. 9.

• The Masters Exhibit featuring Best in Show and Honorable Mention works from various juried exhibits is in the Main Street Petite Gallery through July 19.

• This week at the Summer Arts Festival in Heckscher Park: July 15, “Dobet Gnahore” world music performance by Northport Community Band; July 16, Heath Brothers Quartet in jazz; July 17, New Orlean’s own Hot 8 Brass Band performs funk, jazz and hip-hop; July 18, Long Island Dance Consortium performs contemporary dance; July 20, David Gonzalez mixes storytelling and music in “Mytholojazz.” All performance begin at 8:30 p.m., except Family Night Tuesday start at 7:30 p.m.

Heckscher Museum Of Art 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday - Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $68/adults, $4-6/seniors, and $4-5/children; members and children under 10 free. 631-3513250.

• “The Heckscher: Now and Then,” presenting

original works from August Heckscher in celebration of the museum’s 90th anniversary, is on display through July 18.

• “Summer ArtSense: Session I begins” for children ages 5-16 to explore great works of art while expressing their own creativity in a week-long program, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. $300 members/$350 non-members.

Huntington Historical Society Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington.

Museums: Conklin House, 2 High St. Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave. 631-4277045, ext. 401. http://www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org/ • A new exhibit, “From House Calls to Hospitals” featuring Dr. Samuel Teich’s 1940s-era office and life, is on display at the Conklin House.

• At “Passport to the Past 3,” children ages 7-12 take a step back into the Colonial and Victorian eras to explore crafts, games and the everyday experiences of living in these times. From July 26-Aug. 6, from 9:30 a.m.-noon. $285 society members/$350 non-members.

Joseph Lloyd Manor House Lloyd Lane and Lloyd Harbor Road, Lloyd Neck Saturday-Sunday 1-5 p.m. (last tour at 4:30). Adults $3, Children 7 -14, $2, groups by appointment only. 631-692-4664. www.splia.org.

LaMantia Gallery 127 Main St., East Northport. 631-754-8414. www.lamantiagallery.com.

• “Spain and Its People: As seen through the eyes of its artists,” a comprehensive show of Spain’s top artists including landscapes, still life and figurative paintings, will open Aug. 21.

Martin Lerman Gallery 716 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-421-0258.

Www.martinlermangallery.com Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

• See where art meets technology as John Bechtold and Saul Umanzer put their artwork on display through August.

Northport Historical Society Museum 215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859. www.Northporthistorical.org.

• Take an educational guided walking tour in a “Parade Down Main Street” in Northport’s historic business district, as a guide make the past come alive on July 18, 1:30 p.m. from the front steps of the museum. $5.

• “Recording Memories, a Historic Overview: Over 150 Years of Scrapbooking, Journaling, Photo Albums and more” is an exhibition sponsored by Not Just a Scrap of Centerport, on display in the main gallery. $3 suggested donation.

Ripe Art Gallery 67 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-807-5296.

Gallery hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 2-9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www.ripeartgal.com.

• “Original Owner,” showing automobile-related photography by the working team of Cliff Gardiner and John Keller, opens July 17 with artists’ reception from 4-7 p.m.

students, and $3 children under 12. Museum tour, add $5 per person. 631-854-5555. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

• The Vanderbilt’s Spanish courtyard will be the setting for Nelson and Madalyn Avila, who will dance the tango (and teach audience members, too) on July 31, 7-10:30 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

Walt Whitman Birthplace 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd, Huntington Station.

Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors/students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240. www.waltwhitman.org • Bring the family down for a day of fun at the Walt Whitman Birthplace and Huntington Kiwanis Club annual barbecue “Fun-raiser” on Aug. 14, 11-3 p.m. at West Hills Day Camp featuring live music, mini golf, bouncy castle, swimming, paddle boats, raffles and Chinese auctions, a poetry circle, celebrity guest appearance and more with food from Outback Steakhouse. $12 adults/$8 children 6-12/children under 5 free.

The Whaling Museum Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $4 adults, $3 seniors, $3 students 5 -18, family $12; military and children under 5 are free.

631-367-3418. www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

• Join historian Don Warrin as he speaks about the history of the American whaling industry in his new book “So Ends This Day: The Portuguese in American Whaling” including the mystery of Cold Spring Harbor’s Captain Manuel Enos on July 18, 2 p.m.

Refreshments served. Members free/others free with admission.

• “Tales & Treasure: From the Attic & Archive,” an exhibition exploring the 1800s through artifacts and stories, is on display through Labor Day 2010.

MUSIC & DANCE Ridotto, Concerts with a Touch of Class At Old First Church, Route 25A in Huntington.

631-385-0373. www.Ridotto.org.

VOLUNTEERING Pantry Seeks Volunteers Farmingdale- based Hope for the Future Ministries’ food pantry is seeking volunteers to help prepare for it’s grand re-opening. The food pantry burned down last year, and volunteers are desperately needed in the office, warehouse, kitchen, etc. 631-752-5771. www.hopeforthefuture.com.

Voice For The Children Parents for Megan’s Law and the Crime Victims Center are seeking volunteers to assist with general office duties during daytime hours.

Candidates should be positive, energetic and professional with good communication skills.

Resume and three references required. 631689-2672 or fax resume to 631-751-1695.

Helping Furry Friends Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of companion animals. In addition to volunteering to be hands on with our cats and dogs, there are other opportunities available in the offices, at events, satellite adoption locations and fundraisers. Visit www.littleshelter.com or contact Anne Ryan, anne@littleshelter.com, 631-368-8770 ext. 204.

A Loving Touch The Hospice Care Network is seeking licensed massage therapists who are passionate and committed to making a difference for their new complementary therapy program, which will provide services at Franklin Medical Center in Valley Stream, Peninsula Hospital Center in Far Rockaway and the Hospice Inn in Melville.

Two-day training course provided by the organization. ependleton@hospicecarenetwork.org or 516-832-7100.

Suffolk Y JCC 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-4629800, ext. 140. Tuesday 1-4 p.m. Admission: $5 per person, $18 per family. Special group programs available

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours: Tuesday - Friday, 12-4 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, 12-5 p.m.; closed Mondays except for holiday weeks.

Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 seniors,

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PERFORMING ARTS

Arts Fest Brings Taste Of New Orleans Hot 8 Brass Band, Heath Brothers Quartet and Dobet Gnahoré to perform at Heckscher

By Kristen Catania info@longislandernews.com

The fourth week of the 45th annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival brings a taste of international cultures to the stage in Heckscher Park.

To start the week on July 15, Dobet Gnahoré takes the stage to amaze crowds as she dances, plays percussion and sings in seven African languages and French.

Her music incorporates not only the sounds of her homeland, Côte Ivoire, but Cameroonian, Congolese and East African sounds as well. This performance is sure to blow audiences away and is unlike any other in this week’s lineup.

At the same time in Northport Harbor, the Northport Community Band presents “Great Band Music Under the Stars,” a night filled with light classics, show tunes, soloists and novelties, all under the direction of Robert W. Krueger.

The Heath Brothers Quartet, featuring Jimmy and Albert “Tootie” Heath, along with David Wong and Jeb Patton, will perform on Friday, showing the crowd why they are one of the most distinguished families in jazz. A group described by The New York Times as a “real shot of joy,” they’re sure to please audiences and leave everyone toe-tapping for more of their gorgeous jazz stylings.

New Orleans comes to Huntington on Saturday with the Hot 8 Brass Band, a group famous for playing all day in the sun, and then hopping over to a club gig and playing all night. Their dedication to their craft is evident in their music, and has epitomized New Orleans street music for over a decade. Audiences will receive a taste of the funk and energy that makes New Orleans music lovers all

Described as a “New York Puerto Rican version of Bill Cosby,” David Gonzalez is sure to make audiences laugh with his stories from his Puerto Rican and Cuban cultures, as well as from his childhood experiences in the Bronx, on Tuesday. around the world.

For those who love to move, the Long Island Dance Consortium will return on Sunday with a presentation of “Kaleidoscope II,” a collection of new work from Circle of Dance, Dance Theatre, Long Island Ballet Theater, and the BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts. The Consortium is a nonprofit organization committed to providing education, awareness and understanding of all forms of dance in order to expand and cultivate the dance audience on Long Island. They will perform a variety of dance styles, including modern, ballet

The Heath Brothers Quartet will take the stage on Friday bringing their jazz music to the stage at Heckscher Park. and theatre dance.

On Tuesday, David Gonzalez will take the stage to present “Mytholojazz,” his interpretations of Greek myths and Korean stories. Gonzalez, who has been described as a “New York Puerto Rican version of Bill Cosby,” combines old world myths with tales from his Puerto Rican and Cuban cultures and from his childhood experiences in the Bronx, and is sure to leave a smile on everyone’s face.

Children ages 5 to 10 are invited to meet on the west side of the stage at 6 p.m. for a free craft project before the show.

Concluding the festival’s fourth week, the Huntington Community Band presents “Symphonic Fireworks” on Wednesday. Their presentation of music

People In The News

Ira Halperin Dix Hills resident Ira Halperin accepted an invitation to join the Board of Advisors of the Long Island Community Foundation (LICF). A division of the New York Community Trust, the mission of LICF is to enhance the well-being of the people and communities of Long Island by providing leadership in the identification of current and future community needs, and building a permanent endowment to address these needs.

The LICF is guided by a board of advisors comprised of philanthropists, community activists, attorneys, educators, accountants, nonprofit executives and business people who meet monthly to guide LICF's grant-making and program direction.

A partner at the Mineola business law firm Meltzer Lippe, Halperin heads the Corporate Law Group. He has extensive experience representing public and pri-

from Hollywood, Broadway and the world of jazz is sure to keep audiences tapping their feet along with the music.

The festival runs until Aug. 15, with an event occurring almost every night of the week. All performances take place on the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Hecksher Park. On Tuesday nights, performances will begin at 7:30 p.m., while all other performances will begin at 8:30 p.m.

People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets to sit on while enjoying the performances.

For more information on the Summer Arts Festival, visit the Huntington Arts Council website at www.huntingtonarts.org, or call the Festival Hotline at 631-271-8423 ext. 5.

Compiled by Luann Dallojacono vate companies engaged in complex mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, private placements, corporate financings, venture capital investments, restructurings and other commercial transactions. He is also a certified public accountant, having previously served as vice president and chief financial officer of several New York and Long Island companies.

Ira serves as general counsel to and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Long Island Software & Technology Network (LISTnet) and the Long Island Life Sciences Initiative (LILSI), and is on the Board of Directors of the Institute of Management Accounts (IMA) – Long Island Chapter. He is also a founding trustee in the CEO Trust and a member of the Nassau County Bar Association.

Long Island Business News regularly includes Ira as one of Long Island's top lawyers in its "Who's Who in Law" and "Who's Who in Corporate Law". He has authored numerous articles on topics ranging from securities law to ESOP's and has been quoted in newspapers across the country.

Diana Ferranti has joined the ranks of Melville law firm Genser Dubow Genser & Cona (GDGC)’s team of elder law attorneys.

Earning her Juris Doctor from New York Law School, Ferranti participated in an Elder Law Clinic and realized early on that she wanted to focus her career in this growing practice area.

Prior to joining GDGC, she worked at an elder law firm in Brooklyn where she gained expertise in guardianship hearings, supplemental needs trusts and other aspects of elder law and estate planning.

“We realized how dedicated Diana is to this area of law along with her knowledge of the field, excellent problem solving skills and eagerness to learn other

Diana Ferranti aspects including Medicaid planning, litigation and estate planning,” said Jennifer Cona, managing partner of GDGC. “Because of her caring and compassionate nature and interest in helping the elderly, she earns the trust of our clients who are struggling with difficult issues.”

Ferranti realized that GDGC was a leading Long Island firm after learning of their reputation both in the community and with fellow attorneys and colleagues who serve the elderly.

“I knew that I could serve our seniors with integrity, compassion and creativity at GDGC as the team of attorneys are experts in the field,” she said. “The attorneys are always accessible and willing to share their knowledge.”

Ferranti lives in Farmingdale with her husband, who is also an attorney.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Smaller Can Be Better For Shoppers The Inlet quietly offers major labels at discount prices away from Northport’s Main Street Half Hollow Hills photos/Mike Koehler

Spotlight On

Huntington Businesses

By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

The prices are low at The Inlet in Northport, but you won’t find an advertisement or published list of their clothing brands anywhere.

Owner Cheryl D’Antonio said that’s because she has a deal with her suppliers to sell popular fashions and jewelry at a major discount in exchange for keeping mum about her stock.

“When we first started, we just said great fashion and great prices,” D’Antonio said, now describing her store as an off-price boutique that sells brand names at half of retail prices.

A cursory glance of the 900 squarefoot store reveals brands like American Eagle, Nautica, Nantucket Brand and Pandora jewelry. It also reveals how the Hawaiian shirts, shorts, sun dresses, bags, jeans and other products are crammed together in the tiny store.

Technically located on Main Street, the store is set back from the road. A narrow wooden deck leads to the onestory business. The unusual location does make it a challenge to attract new customers, D’Antonio said, although The Inlet does keep regular customers.

“I’ve had people who work in the vil-

Don’t be fooled by the long path, The Inlet offers deals that make it a hidden treasure. lage for years say ‘I never knew you’re here,’” she said.

The owner also said she has no intention of moving from her original location. She and her husband eyed smaller venues when the store opened in the 1990s because friends regularly cautioned them not to rent too large of a space.

“We kept it pretty small,” she said. “I wouldn’t want it to be any bigger now.”

D’Antonio worked previously as a construction project manager in New York City, but her husband was a jobber – a middleman who buys from major labels and sells to smaller retail shops. After she gave birth to their son and waited a year, the new mother decided she wanted to do something part time.

The Inlet offers brand names at cheap prices, like this green sun dress for under $40.

Her husband suggested opening their own store and supplying it from his employer. He was a Northport High graduate and she loved downtown Northport, so the East Northport couple opened the store with minimal research.

“I said, ‘what the heck, I’ll give it a try,’” D’Antonio said.

Early on, The Inlet did very well.

Business slowed down some as the novelty wore off, but it returned with a vengeance in 2007 and 2008. Original-

ly stocked with clothing for children, young adults, men and women, they stopped carrying most youth products.

“There wasn’t enough room to do it justice. I was only turning about half the product. Now I only carry kids if I get a great deal,” she said.

The global recession has hit the store hard since then, although the owner was confident they would survive.

“We’re not going anywhere,” D’Antonio said.

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Lady Hawks Take Williamsport Title

By Kaellen Hessel info@longislandernews.com

The Half Hollow Hills Lady Hawks came from behind in a gut-wrenching game against West Islip to win the Williamsport Crown, the biggest tournament in Little League District 34 softball.

The championship softball game on July 9 for the 9to 10-year-old Lady Hawks was different than the other games in the tournament. They were down 3-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning with the bases loaded and two outs when they had never trailed in any of the other games.

In the pool play round, the Lady Hawks crushed their opponents, only letting them score 9 runs in four games.

They beat Deer Park 11-0 on June 27, Commack South 20-9 on June 28, Larkfield 18-0 on June 30 and Commack North 19-0 on July 1. They finished at the top of their pool at 4-0, earning a bye out of the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, they beat North Babylon 6-0 and advanced to the championship game.

Manager Terry Ulmer said you could see the stress on the girls’ faces as they came back to the dugout after West Islip took a 3-0 lead. The girls doubted they could come back, but the coaches told them to keep their heads up, have fun and keep doing what they were doing, Ulmer said.

The Half Hollow Hills Lady Hawks will go on to play in sectionals beginning July 14, following their win at the Williamsport tournament.

Ulmer told them to take it “one bat at a time.”

The team’s momentum and attitude changed in the top of the fifth when left fielder Julia Nomberg threw out a runner trying to score when the ball got by third base on a steal attempt. Ulmer said Nomberg returned with a smile on her face after the great play.

Then with one and a half more innings to go, catcher Alex Parkas hit a single to left field, knocking in the first run of the game for the Hawks. Pitcher Kristen Ulmer earned the second run with a bases loaded walk.

Shortstop Dani Blaustein sealed the deal when she knocked a single to centerfield, allowing two runners to score.

The Lady Hawks held on to their 4-3 lead and ended the game with a strike ’em out, throw ’em out double play. After the game, the girls rushed the field jumping and screaming.

Ulmer said he’s proud of the team’s toughness, heart and determination.

“They just don’t have any quits in them,” he said.

The two-year District 34 Williamsport Championship team moved on to the sectional round July 14. The Lady Hawks are the defending state champions and hope to keep this title as they move through tournament play.

Next time you see the District 34 Williamsport champions walking down the street, make sure to congratulate players Rachel Gassler, Michelle Kaplan, Julia Nomberg, Natalie Villa, Alex Parkas, Jillian Weinstein, Rachel Katz, Amanda Garrison, Kristen Ulmer, Delaney Milo, Nina DiNardo and Dani Blaustein, as well as coaches Jerry Parkas, Howard Weinstein, Terry Ulmer and Mark Blaustein.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Doctor: Ask Better Questions About Heart Health Study reveals high school students may have hidden, dangerous abnormalities

By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

High school athletes in Suffolk County may be at a surprisingly high risk of fatal heart emergencies, according to one study.

Kent Stephenson, a cardio electrophysiologist at Huntington High School, with the help of Commack Superintendent Donald James, conducted an anonymous study in April about what questions schools are asking students before they take the field.

Stephenson said asking the right ones can save more lives.

“I didn’t want it to come across as a negative thing. We’ve had three cardiac arrests in the last 12 months; one survived,” he said. “I wanted this exposure to be a positive thing. We’ve identified the exposure.”

Unlike the United Kingdom which requires both an EKG and a questionnaire before players are cleared, American high school athletes must only fill out a questionnaire with their pediatrician and parents. Those questionnaires vary from school to school.

The American Heart Association created a suggested standardized list of 12 questions. Published data suggested some American schools were using many of those questions by the early 2000s, although the Suffolk survey revealed the numbers were not as promising.

While a nationwide study showed 80 percent of states using at least nine of the questions to screen athletes, just 16.4 percent of Suffolk County’s 59 school districts followed suit.

“We were surprised to find there’s a huge variability in the school districts,”

Stephenson said.

The first sign of a serious cardiac problem can be a life-threatening event usually caused by one of two main heart abnormalities: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and Long QT syndrome. Both have a tendency to be inherited, making family history a critical part of the preparticipation screening questionnaire.

HCM occurs when a specific muscle in the heart is thickened without any cause.

It disrupts the electrical signal and can cause sudden cardiac arrest.

Long QT syndrome is a rare condition

where the heart’s lower chambers take longer to contract and build the potential to contract again. This can throw off the natural rhythm, leading to irregular heartbeats, palpitations, fainting and sudden death.

James, who just became head of Commack School District earlier this month, was unsure how his new employer fared, but confirmed Center Moriches – where he recently worked – has since become fully compliant.

“It’s one of those [things] that once people are informed, there aren’t people

who say anything but ‘lets get it done,’” he said. “In the fall, I’m certain there will be a meeting with all the athletic directors in Suffolk County.”

Northport-East Northport Athletic Director Drew Cronin said he was not aware of the effort, but would support any screenings that could save lives.

“I would welcome a discussion between our medical staff and the physicians at Huntington Hospital,” Cronin said.

“You don’t pick those things up in physicals,” Cold Spring Harbor Athletic Director James Amen, Jr. said.

GOLF

Dix Hills Boy To Play Golf With World

By Alessandra Malito amalito@longislandernews.com

A Chestnut Hill fifth-grader will be playing with other young golf professionals once again.

Mark Muratore, 9, went to the U.S. Kids Golf World Championships last year when he qualified, and he will be doing that again this summer, too.

“I enjoyed it because I got to play with kids all around the world my age and it was fun to get to learn new cultures and see countries you haven’t heard from,” the young golfer said.

In order to qualify for the championships, he had to participate in two tournaments. In the first one this year in Massachusetts, he lost by one stroke. He won the second tournament he participated in, which was held in Maryland; the win

qualified him for this year’s championship.

The world championship, which is held from Aug. 5-7 in Pinehurst, N.C., has eight courses. Muratore will be playing the eighth one.

“It’s one of their featured courses,” his father, Jack, said.

Along with competitors from the rest of the country, there will be players from New Zealand, China, Venezuela, United Kingdom, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Thailand, Germany and other countries.

Until the competition, Muratore will be practicing as he always does, as he believes in the phrase “practice makes perfect.” He practices often in his backyard, and likes to go to the Dix Hills Park to play on their golf course.

“Since I qualified earlier, I think that would give me more time to prepare myself,” he said.

He’s at it again: Mark Muratore, 9, will take to the golf course next month to compete in the U.S. Kids Golf World Championships.

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