Huntington Weekly November 9th, 2017 Issue

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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP

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King Crimson Readies To Span Decades Of Rock 3

COMMUNITY Fire Department’s Open House Draws Hundreds 4

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Marching Band Finishes Second In New York State 8

THE FOODIES

Experience The Tastes Of Portugal At Village’s Fado 10

Huntington gallery focuses on fine art photography 16

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Connor Beach

Salute To Service

Car Break-in

Remembering Veterans Day… The start of

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After all it is a fair trade for all one national holiday in November that is somethe beauty they create. times overshadowed or overlooked with the approach of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas. Veterans Day, on Saturday Nov. 11 this year, is an important day for many communities across the nation, and in Huntington, to acknowledge those who have served in our nation’s military. For many people this day has strong personal significance, as they thank a family member or reflect on the experiences they themselves faced as a veteran. For all Americans, this Saturday should be a day when we all take a moment to stop and honor all who have served.

Leaves everywhere…There are fall leaves coating my lawn, car and house, and all I see is red, yellow, orange and brown! While they are

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Clean up… With our elections now in the rearview mirror, it’s time for a reminder: if you put it up, take it down! If you put one sign or several signs up to promote your favorite candidate, please be kind enough to take a trip to clean it up, regardless of whether your candidate won or lost.

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At around 1 a.m., Oct. 31 an unknown suspect broke into an unlocked car that was parked at a residence on Eddy Drive in Huntington Station, according to Suffolk police. The 2009 Hyundai Sonata was left unlocked, and the suspect stole cash, credit cards and an ID from the car, according to police. The incident has been classified as fourth-degree grand larceny, and no arrests have been made.

Larceny Two Times A 49-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested for stealing on two separate occasions at 1100 East Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station, according to Suffolk police. The man stole allergy medicine from the pharmacy at approximately 9 a.m., Oct, 25, and on Oct. 13 stole over $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Stop & Shop, police said. The man was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny and petit larceny, according to police.

Three on One Robbery At around 1 a.m., Oct. 30 three unknown men robbed a male victim outside of El Triunfo Taverna at 1789 NewYork Ave., Huntington Station, Suffolk police said. The three unknown suspects punched the man and stole cash and a cell phone from the victim, according to police. The incident has been classified as second-degree robbery, and police said they are still searching for the suspects.

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Leaving the Scene

“The kids worked incredibly hard, and they all came together. It was one of those seasons that the staff looks around and says: ‘This is why we do this every year’” Blue Devils March To Second Place Finish, PAGE 8

Cinnabon the Lumberjack dog from Northport checks out the fallen leaves and branches between greeting trick-or-treaters on Halloween.

A 34-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested on Oct. 28 for leaving the scene of an accident that on New York Avenue in Huntington Station, according to Suffolk police. The accident took place at 9 p.m., Oct. 13, when the man rear-ended his black 2002 Chevy into a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder and fled the scene, according to police.

Store Robbed A 48-year-old East Northport man was arrested for a robbery that occurred at 9:40 a.m., Oct. 21 at a 317 Larkfield Road business in East Northport, according to Suffolk police. The man punched an employee and slammed the employee’s head into the counter while attempting to forcibly steal cash, according to police. The man has been charged with second-degree robbery causing physical injury.

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MUSIC King Crimson Bringing It All SPOTLIGHT

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

The newest configuration of progressive rock band King Crimson will bring its complex sound and unique formation to The Paramount next week.

The band was founded in 1968 by Englishman Robert Fripp, the only one of over 20 current and former members to have played with every rendition of King Crimson.

“Robert Fripp is the founder of King Crimson, and it’s his musical vision that determines the direction that the

band has gone in all these years,” said Tony Levin, 71, who first met Fripp in 1976, when they both played on Peter Gabriel’s first solo album. He joined King Crimson as the bass player in 1981. “It’s quite different from incarnation to incarnation, and he has also changed membership quite a few times.”

Levin, who lives upstate, said fans could expect to see a unique set-up from this newest eight-man incarnation of King Crimson.

“This incarnation features many unusual things for King Crimson or any rock band; we have three drummers, and we feature them at the front of the stage,” Levin said.

Levin said this tour will feature King Crimson songs from all of the band’s

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The newest configuration of King Crimson features, from left, Robert Fripp, Jeremy Stacey, Chris Gibson, Tony Levin, Gavin Harrison, Pat Mastelotto, Jakko Jakszyk and Mel Collins. nearly 50-year history for the first time during a live show in decades, but they will all be slightly reimagined.

“We are playing a lot of the back catalog from King Crimson,” Levin said. “King Crimson steadfastly refused to do that for many decades, and now Robert Fripp has decide that that’s a viable way for the band to go.”

King Crimson is known for creating challenging and complex music that Levin says requires a lot of practicing, but keeps the band members fresh.

“There’s a lot of practicing that goes on and a lot of trial of new techniques in rehearsal, and I love that because it

keeps me fresh. The band is a great experience for me because I’ve been around quite a while, but I don’t feel old as a player; I’m still trying to learn.” Levin said.

The chemistry of the current King Crimson members pushes each player to get better, according to Levin, and the audience can expect to hear challenging music and see things on stage that they never expected.

Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show on Monday, Nov. 13. Tickets are $39.50-$124.50 and are available at the box office, or online at ParamountNY.com.

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FD Open House Draws Hundreds Melville EMTs demonstrated CPR techniques during the open house last month.

The Melville Fire Department recently held its annual open house at fire headquarters on Sweet Hollow Road, drawing several hundred visitors who learned about fire prevention and safety, and got to see actual firefighting and rescue demonstrations.

There were free raffles and prizes for smoke alarms and fire extinguishers, snacks served by the Junior Explorers, and an inflatable bounce house for the kids.

Fire officials gave special thanks to the Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center and Love on a Leash Therapy Dogs for their participation.

Melville Fire Chief Jason Bernfeld added, “The Open House is a great opportunity for our residents to learn about our department, and provide them with an educational and enjoyable experience.”

Melville firefighters demonstrate their process for extinguishing a car fire.

The open house drew hundreds, including families with children who got to explore Melville fire headquarters.

Local organizations recently partnered to provide a home cooked meal for homeless veterans who are staying in a facility at the Northport Veterans Affairs Hospital.

In addition to the meal, each homeless veteran was presented with a Necessities Care Package by Long Island-based advocacy group General Needs.

The monthly food and care package events that benefit homeless veterans staying at The Beacon House at the Northport VA Hospital are led by Melville-based Moonjumpers Charitable Foundation which partnered with National Grid, PSEG-LI, The Shamrock Restaurant & Bar of Halesite and The Townwide Fund of Huntington.

Moonjumpers and its partners host the events on the fourth Friday of every month at the Beacon House.

The Beacon House is a safety net for homeless vets as they get back on their feet; veterans are allowed to stay at the facility for 90 days out of the year.

Northport Police Chief Bill Ricca and his wife Dawn were among the volunteers who set up for the Oct. 27 event, cooked and served the food and assisted in the cleanup.

Ricca said, “Dawn and I have a son in the Army and we know the sacrifices these men and women have made for us through their service.

Providing them a home cooked meal and a friendly ear for a few hours is the least we can do.”

Robert Benson, one of the founders of Moonjumpers, presented General Needs with a grant to help continue to provide care packages to the veterans that are staying at the Beacon House for the next five months.

Benson said the organization additionally distributes similar packages to “over 300 veterans staying at multiple shelters throughout the northeast region.”

For more information on the organization, including sponsorship opportunities, log on to Moonjumpers.org.

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Home-Cooked Meals Served To Homeless Vets

Robert Benson, left-center, presents a check to General Needs to pay for veterans’ care packages for the next five months.

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A Huntington Hospital executive led a team of Northwell Health employees through a 15-day deployment to Puerto Rico, where they rendered medical assistance across the island devastated by recent hurricane activity.

The Northwell employees were among a contingent of New York hospital volunteers who went to Puerto Rico at the request of Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The group embarked Oct. 12 and was led by Randy Howard, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel who is vice president of operations at Huntington Hospital.

The team was brought 45 minutes south of San Juan to HIMA Hospital San Pablo in Cagua, which Howard said had “hundreds of extra patients both in the emergency department and inpatient units.”

He added, “They needed some relief. In collaboration with eight volunteers from Albany Medical Center,

we picked up the mission and provided 24-7 care for those patients and to assist that hospital.”

The medical team arrived to a region that lacked power, running water and barely passable roads – three weeks after Hurricane Maria made landfall.

While the hospital ran on generators and volunteers slept in tents outside the facility, the team provided care and aided locals struggling to manage chronic health issues. The team also provided assistance to patients out in the field and worked closely with the Army National Guard.

The deployment was coordinated by the Greater New York Hospital Association and the state Department of Health in partnership with Northwell, Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York- Presbyterian, Mount Sinai Medical Center and Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in Manhattan and Albany Medical Center.

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On Oct. 27 over 500 seniors, all of who have lived in Huntington for at least 50 years, gathered at Crest Hollow in Woodbury for the third annual Senior Reunion.

A group of 515 senior citizens from the Town of Huntington gathered at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury as part of the third annual Senior Reunion last month.

The event was spearheaded and hosted by Councilwoman Tracey Edwards as part of an effort to bring the town’s seniors together.

“I was so honored to host our third annual senior reunion luncheon.

Everyone reconnected and reminisced with friends that some may not have seen in many years,” Edwards said.

The reunion was first held in 2015 and attracted around 150 seniors. All of the event’s attendees are longtime residents; a senior must be at least 75 years old and have lived in the town of Huntington for 50 years or more in order to attend the event.

To help her plan the luncheon, Edwards formed the senior reunion committee. Jo Ann Veit, a longtime Huntington resident and senior citizen, said she wanted to be involved when she heard about the idea for a senior reunion.

“I met with Tracey at another function when she mentioned she was forming a senior reunion committee,” Veit said. “I thought it was a wonderful event and I wanted to be a part of it.”

Veit said she joined the committee because of her deep-rooted connections to the Huntington community.

The senior reunion also provides a meeting place for residents who have seen Huntington evolve over the course of the last century. The memories that this remarkable group of seniors has are often best shared with old friends and other people who can relate with similar experiences. Veit said the event provided just the right occasion to reminisce.

“The event brings everybody out for a beautiful lunch; I saw people I used to work with and hadn’t expected to see,” she said. “They get to be with people of the same age, and just feel like they are special at this wonderful afternoon.”

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SCHOOL Blue Devils March To Second Place Finish

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

When the Huntington Blue Devils Marching Band traveled to Syracuse University’s Carrier Dome for the New York State Field Band Conference Championships, all 120 members of the band and color guard knew the goal was to produce their best performance of the season when it really counted, and that’s exactly what they did.

“The kids work incredibly hard to have their best performance of the season up at the Carrier Dome in their final show, and they truly achieved that this year,” HBDMB Director Brian Stellato said.

HBDMB competed in the Large School Two division of the state championship on Oct. 27, and finished in second place out of nine schools from across the state with a score of 88.75, just 1.25 points behind CiceroNorth Syracuse.

Work on this year’s performance, entitled “Americana,” began around the holiday season last year. Stellato said the staff began writing the music and putting together the show for the kids, which was followed by an interest meeting in April when the band began to take shape.

“The actual 2017 group started rehearsing in July and early August, and then in the end of August we have

two weeks of band camp where the kids learn the whole show top to bottom,” Stellato said.

Huntington residents may be able to hear the band practicing on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the high school to prepare for the weekend competitions that occur throughout the season in the run-up to the state championships.

“This year it was between 70-80 drill sets, meaning between 70-80 memorized positions, that the kids have to figure out their individual responsibilities for that particular movement,” Stellato said.

Much of the band’s rehearsal time is divided between “cleaning” the drills and practicing and improving the music.

The band is open to Huntington students from eighth graders up through seniors, and is led not only by Stellato and assistant band director Jennifer Schmelter, but also by a group of dedicated students.

Stellato praised the work of this year’s drum majors junior Katie Riley and seniors Jamie Rosenbauer and Mardnie Mentor, as well as senior field major Adina Kirkland.

“The drum majors and the field major are the head student leaders of the band,” Stellato said.

HBDMB’s score of 88.75 in the Large School Two division was its highest to date, and Stellato said the

Photos/Brian Stellato

The HBDMB performs “Americana” at the state championships in Syracuse University’s Carrier Dome on Oct. 27.

Leaders of the HBDMB, from left: Katie Riley, Mardnie Mentor, Jennifer Schmelter, Brian Stellato, Jamie Rosenbauer and Adina Kirkland. positivity has been with the band all season.

“The kids worked incredibly hard, and they all came together,” Stellato said. “It was one of those seasons that the staff looks around and says ‘this is why we do this every year.’”

November is the month that Stellato and his staff use to decompress before

work starts again on the 2018 performance at the end of December.

“It was a really positive season; we always tell the kids that the results are icing on the cake. This year the results worked out well, but it’s really about the experience and the life skills that this kind of thing really emphasizes,” Stellato said.

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By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com Students of the Cold Spring Harbor Jr./Sr. High School recently banded together to build an alternative energy source for charging their cell phones by crafting a solar panel farm and a wind turbine.

Technology teacher Jack Healy brought his engineering and design class and robotics engineering class together to collaborate with a physics class, run by physics teacher Jim Hardy.

“We decided to do a no carbon footprint opportunity for the students for them to realize that they can use power without consuming oil or gas,” Healy said. “We accomplished that by installing a solar farm that has three solar panels and a wind turbine. In order for the students to really see how it works, we put together what’s called a student charging station in my classroom off the output of the solar panels and wind turbine, where they can charge their cell phones.”

The school also has hundreds of Chromebooks, Healy added, which can be charged by plugging them into the charging station as well.

This experience was meant to benefit students, Healy said, adding that the carbon footprint resource will eventually run out.

“The alternative energy opportunity

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Students Take Energy Sourcing To A New Level

The classes of Jack Healy and Jim Hardy of the Cold Spring Harbor Jr./Sr. High School banded together to build and alternative energy source by crafting a solar panel farm and a wind turbine. is really the future and we want to demonstrate it to them hands on, how that actually works, where they could actually touch the solar panel and touch the wind turbine,” he said. “All of those things become a discovery opportunity for them.”

In an open courtyard at the school, the three classrooms worked for eight weeks of class time to develop the project. This included building the deck that would support the solar panels, installing brackets on the solar panels, running the electrical wiring, and ensuring that the panels were placed at the correct angle to maximize the amount of output.

Healy said, “Building with the students and working with them is really

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what motivates me every day.”

With the recent storm knocking down trees and cutting the power to homes in Huntington and Cold Spring Harbor, Healy explained to he class how important it is to have solar panels in emergency situations.

“If they had a couple of solar panels, they would have generated some power

to charge a cell phone or maybe put on the television, or plug in a laptop,” he added. “They may have more access to the outside world if they have the opportunity to recharge something.”

Healy said his expectation for the project is to broaden students’ awareness on opportunities for picking an energy source in their future.

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By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

While it’s found in Huntington village, Fado transports diners to the Portuguese countryside by offering up the traditional sights, sounds and smells of the Iberian Peninsula’s Atlantic coast.

Fado owner and Centerport resident Alison Steindler opened the 10 New St. restaurant just over seven years ago, bringing the traditional dishes and flavors of Portugal, and some American fusion, to Huntington.

The restaurant, which seats 30 on the first floor and 35 in the second floor dining area that can also be reserved for private parties, and its staff are devoted to giving customers a truly Portuguese experience, from the music to the wine.

“Our wine list is 100 percent Portuguese; we won’t accept anything else.

The only beers we carry are from Portugal,” Steindler said. “We’ve had some really famous Portuguese winemakers come and visit us because in all of their years of experience we are the only restaurant that they know is 100 percent in their wines.”

In Portuguese, “Fado” means “fate and destiny,” but it also describes the traditional Portuguese folk music that, along with the afternoon sun streaming through the inviting front windows, completes the almost Mediterraneanstyle atmosphere.

Steindler’s menu matches the atmosphere, spanning Portugal’s seafood rich coastline to hearty dishes of the mountainous interior.

For starters, from the complete dinner special menu that includes an appetizer,

entrée and dessert for $31, the Ovos Cozidos, or Portuguese style deviled eggs with chouriço and smoked paprika, offers diners a creamy bite that has the added texture and spicy taste of the Portuguese sausage and paprika.

Also on that menu, the Peixinhos da Horta is a fried string bean dish dressed with a piri piri dill aioli that give these “little fish from the garden” an almost addictive combination of fried crunch with a spicy kick.

The Portuguese Mac n’ Cheese, an entrée option from the special menu, offers a creamy mixture of cod, potatoes and onions baked in a parmesan garlic cream sauce that sticks to your ribs.

To round out the complete dinner, the Dark Chocolate Mousse is a chocolate lover’s delight that offers the richness of dark chocolate, but still has the whipped texture of a mousse.

From Fado’s standard appetizer menu, the Afternoon in Portugal ($18) is a unique combination of Portuguese ingredients including white anchovies and grilled pork belly on top of aged Portuguese cheese and marinated spicy olives with garlic toast points.

The savory flavor of the pork belly provides just the right compliment to the saltiness of the anchovies in this take on surf and turf.

The Cascas de Batata Frita ($8) is an unexpectedly light and airy version of thinly cut fried potato skins that are served with Fado’s signature piri piri aioli.

Fado’s twist on lobster bisque, the Seafood Soup ($8) combines shrimp, cod and scallops into a creamy broth that is the right thickness to allow for

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s e i d o o f the Fado Brings Tastes Of Portugal To Village

Fado’s owner Alison Steindler opened the Portuguese restaurant seven years ago to bring a taste of Portugal to Huntington. the taste of the seafood to shine, without compromising the velvety texture of the soup.

Moving to entrees, the Carne de Porco a Alentejana ($29) is a traditional dish northern Portugal that includes pork and whole clams stewed with potatoes and a roasted red pepper puree.

The dish offers diners a complex blend of textures and flavors from the tender pork to the soft potatoes, and the garlic and white wine bridge brininess of the clams to create a satisfying, wellrounded entrée.

The Camarao a Fado ($29), or bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp, are prepared with a lemon glaze and saffron rice, the bacon flavor coating the juicy crunch of the perfectly cooked shrimp make it worth disturbing the striking presentation.

The Sohla a Cascais ($27) is an ex-

Peixinhos da Horta is a fried string bean dish dressed with a piri piri dill aioli. ample of the creativity and American flare on Fado’s menu. The flaky sautéed flounder is broa crusted and topped with apricots and red currants that add a sweetness to compliment the textured added by the crust on the fish.

Steindler said the staff at Fado works hard to provide the personal atmosphere that is a proud part of Portuguese culture.

She added, “There is a newly infused family love in the restaurant, and we want to make sure that the customers know that.”

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Afternoon in Portugal ($18: a combination white anchovies and grilled pork belly on top of aged Portuguese cheese and spicy olives with garlic toast points.

The Carne de Porco a Alentejana ($29) includes pork and whole clams stewed with potatoes and a roasted red pepper puree.

The Dark Chocolate Mousse is a chocolate lover’s delight that offers the richness of dark chocolate, but still has the whipped texture of a mousse.

Cuisine: Portuguese Atmosphere: Casual Prices: Appetizers: $7-$18; Entrees: $25-$34

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15 Wall Street • Huntington • 631-549-0055 jonathansristorante.com The Spot, a roadside food stand offering up “fast casual food,” recently opened at 918 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station.

HIT THE SPOT: A new roadside food stand, The Spot, recently opened at 918 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station. The Spot offers “fast casual food” like wings, burgers and burritos, but also has acai bowl and smoothie options. It’s open seven days a week, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and most menu items run less than $10.

LOCAL EATS DELIVERED: Popular food delivery service UberEATS has expanded into Suffolk. The service, an offshoot of taxi service Uber, was previously exclusive to high-trafficked areas like Manhattan, but has since expanded, giving Foodies the opportunity to have their favorite restaurant’s food delivered to them, even if the eatery doesn’t usually make house calls.

When the service was checked Monday morning, the list of participating eateries included local favorites like Bee-Organic, Curry Express, Roy’s Deli, Sur Argentinian Steakhouse and Zaro’s Cafe. The app, which is separate from the standard Uber app, tacks on a $4.99 delivery charge to all orders.

CAVIAR EATER: Caviar lovers rejoice, IMC Restaurant & Bar is hosting a 12-course caviar dinner tonight with Veuve Clicquot Champagne and Three Kilos Vodka pairings. Tickets run $200 per person, not including tax and gratuity, and are available by calling 631-8246222. The dinner starts at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 9.

SNOW DISCOUNTS: With Long Island expected to see freezing temperatures this week, Tutto Pazzo revealed it will, once again, be offering up its annual snow discounts.

When it snows over 5 inches diners can get 25 percent off the food menu; over 10 inches diners get 50 percent off the food menu; and over 15 inches can get 50 percent off the food menu and a free buffet. The restaurant is also booking holiday parties for rooms able to fit 30-50, 40-60, 70-100 and 100-150 with packages starting at $39.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Tutto Pazzo’s annual Christmas tree lighting is also set for Friday, Nov. 24 (reservations are recommended).

For more information, call 631-2712253.

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Rotary Showcases Tastes Of The Town

There was a wide array of dishes and drinks available to try at the Rotary Club of Huntington’s annual Taste of the Town event.

The Rotary Club of Huntington held its annual Taste of the Town fundraiser in Huntington village last week, drawing over 200 Rotarians and guests who joined the festivities and tasted food, drinks and desserts from local restaurants and other purveyors.

Local restaurants that participated included Besito, Eatalia, Fado, Honu, The Shamrock, Old Fields BBQ, Sur Argen-

tinian, Chef Chris LaVecchia and Gorilla Foods. They served up a wide variety of tasty dishes at Appliance World, which hosted the event that was organized by Maryann DeSimone and her Taste of the Town Rotary Committee.

The event served as a fundraiser for homeless veterans, the General Needs organization and other Huntington Rotary Club-backed charities.

Pictured during the Rotary Club of Huntington’s annual Taste of the Town event are: Lonnie Sherman, founder of General Needs; Maryann DeSimone, Rotarian and Taste of the Town chairperson; and David Borg, Huntington Rotary Club president.

Six Harbor Brewing Company poured beer, Bottles and Cases and Seaholm Wines both donated wine, and soft drinks were provided by ROAR and Long Island Iced Tea.

Those with a sweet tooth were satisfied thanks to desserts provided by A LA LISA, Kiss My Cake and Powder House Marshmallows. Coffees was served by Martoni.

school Students Continue $90K Climb For Locks Of Love

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Ponytails will fly on Tuesday as members of the Locks of Love club at the Cold Spring Harbor Jr./Sr. High School celebrate its 15th anniversary with its annual haircut event.

The Locks of Love club, which currently has 30 members, is an adaptation of the organization Locks of Love, a nonprofit that helps children suffering from alopecia areata or cancer.

The organization takes donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics to help restore children’s self-esteem and confidence.

Senior Sophia Insinga, co-president of the club, said that the event will be held at Leslie’s Hair Salon, where more than 13 students will be cutting their hair and donating it to the cause.

“I think giving someone the ability to have more confidence in themselves by giving them this privilege is an amazing thing to do for them,”

Insinga, 17, of Cold Spring Harbor, said. “To see a difference in someone’s life is amazing.”

Hair between 10-15 inches can be donated to the organization. Both hair and funds raised during the event will be donated to the Locks of Love organization, which is based in West Palm Beach, Florida.

“In the past, we’ve had people show up who were so inspired by what’s happening that they just participated right there to cut their hair,” Insinga said. “Hopefully if friends and family come to the event, they will feel inspired and maybe we’ll get some more people to participate in it but either way I think it will be a big turn out.”

Since the clubs inception, the group has donated nearly $90,000 to Locks of Love organization.

Insinga said that she enjoys watching students participate, adding “it’s very cool to see all these people coming together to do this.”

The event will start at 3:30 p.m., Nov. 14 at the Leslie’s Hair Salon (9 Green St., Huntington).

The Cold Spring Harbor Jr./Sr. High School Locks Of Love club will be celebrating its 15th year with is annual haircut event, which benefits the Locks Of Love organization.

school Joining Together In Support Of Global Neighbors Students, staff and administration of the Commack School District pride themselves on reaching out with generosity and spirit when neighbors are in need of help. With many in need in the wake of deadly storms across the U.S. and the Caribbean, multiple efforts to support them have been led by members of the Commack community.

Commack High School’s History Honor Society sold flags and pins to raise funds for the American Red Cross, and the Spanish Honor Society and Middle School Student Government recently joined hands with the World Languages department to host a cross-district fundraiser in support of residents of Puerto Rico, who suffered devastating losses from Hurricane Maria. The groups sold seasonal mums and flags and raised $1,200 that was donated to Globalgiving.org.

Commack Middle School students held a car wash with all funds raised donated to globalgiving.org.

Advisor Debra Lindquist said, “It was a great event, and the kids were thrilled to take on the task of washing a local fire truck.”

Thousands of water bottles were collected during the “H2O for Puerto Rico” at Burr Intermediate School and Sawmill Intermediate School’s “Island to Island” relief drives. Island Harvest and United Airlines arranged for distribution to our neighbors in Puerto Rico.

School district officials said the donations will help meet survivors’ immediate needs for food, fuel, clean water, hygiene products, and shelter.

Volunteers of the car wash at Commack Middle School.

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Burr Assistant Principal Donna Forbes and students are pictured with a portion of the water collected by the intermediate school.

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s s e n i s u b The town’s 16th Annual Women’s Networking Day recognized five distinguished women for their contributions across Huntington.

The Oct. 26 event was highlighted by presentations to the honorees, each chosen by a member of the town board for her achievements in making Huntington a better place to live.

The honorees were: Patricia Del Col has worked for the town in several different roles, including director of environmental control and director of engineering services, as well as in the private sector.

Since 2010, she has served as deputy supervisor. She was recognized by Councilman Eugene Cook.

Marie Michele Destil is a native of Haiti who has lived in Huntington for the last 18 years and owns Gingerbites, a Haitian restaurant in Huntington Station. Last year, in response to Hurricane Matthew, which devastated her homeland and left children without food or medical supplies, she helped spearhead a fundraising effort for the “Meds and Food for Kids” charity that is devoted to saving the lives of Haiti’s children. She was recognized by Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, who joined with her to kick

off the fundraiser and take part in the fundraising effort.

Marta Negron Smith is a community advocate, adult and teen mentor and volunteer who has worked as an English as a Second Language teaching assistant and translator at Huntington High School and in assisting community residents with immigration forms, job applications and in making the community transition to the U.S. She is also a longtime member of the town’s Hispanic Task Force and for 10 years was a foster parent, caring for a total of 20 children. She was recognized by Councilwoman Tracey Edwards.

Patricia Petrone, a retired assistant principal in the Half Hollow Hills School District, who has helped parents of special needs children at committee meetings, been active in breast cancer support and research groups and volunteered at Ronald McDonald House.

She was also cited for the 24 years she “willingly and cheerfully” suffered through the trials, tribulations and demands of being the wife of a public official: Supervisor Frank Petrone.

Jane Rosen, a teacher who helped found the gifted and talented program in the Half Hollow Hills School Dis-

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Five Honored At Women’s Networking Day

Pictured, front row from left, are: Patricia Petrone, Marie Michele Destil, Marta Negron Smith, Patricia Del Col and Jane Rosen. In the back row, from left, are: Rhonda Shepardson, Town of Huntington director of women’s services; Supervisor Frank Petrone; Councilman Mark Cuthbertson; Councilwoman Tracey Edwards; Councilman Eugene Cook; and Councilwoman Susan Berland. trict, became district sales manager for an insurance firm and co-founded the Women’s Group of the Greens at Half Hollow, a large over-55 community in Melville. Under her leadership, the women’s group raised and donated more than $225,000 to over 40 charities. She also started the first annual Roll and Walk for GBS-CIDP, which raises money and awareness of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, from which she

suffers. The event raised $40,000. She was recognized by Councilwoman Susan Berland.

More than 500 people attended the event, which was run under the auspices of the town’s Division of Women’s Services and carried the theme “Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful.” The major sponsor for the event, held at The Larkfield, was Island Better Hearing.

Ribbon Cutting Held At Melville Chamber New York Speech Solutions

Honors Supervisor

The ribbon is cut at New York Speech Solutions in Huntington during a recent ceremony hosted by the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce. Pictured, from left, are: Alex Borg and Joe Maddalone of the chamber board; Ashley Hebel, Ashley Myers, Judy Cavallo, principal and owner of New York Speech Solutions; Diane Palma, of the chamber board; Brian Yudewitz, chamber chairman; Troy Williams, vice president of NY Speech Solutions; and state Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci.

The Melville Chamber of Commerce recently honored outgoing Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone for his “outstanding leadership, dedication and support of the Town of Huntington and The Melville Chamber of Commerce” as part of the opening ceremonies for the chamber’s Business Expo on Oct. 25. Pictured, from left, are: Mark Catapano, chairman of the chamber board; Ted Macaluso, executive director; Craig Levy, board member; Petrone; David Gustin, president; and board members Jerome Hehir, Krysti O’Rourke, Dawn Grzan and Mike Giambertone.

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business Healthcare Directives: Not Just For Elderly

By Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP ® asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com

It is a nice, crisp fall day and you are just back from a nice walk around the neighborhood. As you walk in the door, the phone is ringing. You pick it up. It’s is a call from your college student son’s roommate.

They are out of town, 310 miles away.

He says, “They are rushing Freddie to the hospital by ambulance and he has severe continuous chest pain.”

Your first reaction is, “Oh my God,” and your mind races with the worst scenario, conjuring up the worst.

In a panic, you pick up the phone and call the hospital ER for details and his condition. What you hear on the phone is a question to you: “How old is your son?” When you mention 18 years old, the nurse on the other end of the line tells you that you have no right to talk to

the doctor. ily member(s).

The nurse was acting within her How do you prevent this from hapscope? Yes she was. The hospital chose pening? By getting a signed legal docunot to discuss the son’s ment or two signed and medical condition bein your home folder. I am cause of HIPAA, the priamazed at how many vacy rule of the Health people think about an THE EXPERT older family member insurance Portability and Accountability Act. when it comes to health Once a child reached care. It is time all famithe age of 18, the child is lies protect so they never considered an adult and therefore is a go thru the torment of the call and feelstranger to you legally. This is true in ing helpless. most states; in a few the age is older, Important documents you should usually 21. have signed and filed. There are three: You as a parent have no more right to HIPAA authorization, medical power of receive medical information on your le- attorney, and a durable power of attorgal aged child than you do to get infor- ney, so that a parent or other authorized mation about a stranger off the street. It trusted adult can have access during a does not matter if your child is covered medical emergency. by your health insurance.

In my next article, which is scheduled The hospital or medical provider can to be published Nov. 23, we will go into disclose information in the situation if detail on each of these important docuthey feel it is in the best interests of the ments. parties involved, however they often go One thing we would encourage you to with the caution of the patient privacy, do is sign up for the Ten Haagen finanparticularly if they don’t know the fam- cial Services weekly financial email. Go

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As always we stand by ready to try and answer your financial questions.

Thank you for your continued interest and readership.

Huntington’s Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP, runs Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc., a full-service independent financial planning firm, and he is here to answer your questions. In this bi-monthly column, Ten Haagen will answer your financial questions and help you with his expert financial advice. Don’t be shy, our expert is here for you, so feel free to ask away!

Email your questions to asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com today, and let our expert help you. *Ten Haagen is an Investment Advisor Representative offering securities and advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member of FINRA/SIPC, and a registered investment advisor. He is also an active community member, serving on several nonprofit boards and as executive officer of the Greater Huntington Boating Council. **BACK IN HUNTINGTON: The offices of Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc. have moved back to 191 New York Ave., Huntington. Friends and clients are welcome to stop by, check out the new office and share a cup of coffee with the expert!

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s s e n i s u b Gallery Focuses On ‘Fine Art Photography’

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

While each image that hangs in Fotofoto Gallery started out as a photograph, viewers might be surprised to learn that what they’re seeing really is a photo.

The development that photographers put into their work starts with camera settings, concludes in the digital darkroom and results in stunning works of art “We are fine art photographers. We have a serious vision and idea about what we’re doing when determining our imagery,” said Holly Gordon, publicity coordinator for the Huntington village gallery.

Gordon, of Bay Shore, added, “It’s much more complicated than just pushing a button and letting the technology surprise us.”

Photography is both a versatile tool and medium, and it’s changed since the industry moved into the digital age, Gordon said.

With that, Fotofoto Gallery serves as a “homegrown basis right here in Huntington for where photography is today.” It began in 2003 on the top floor of a New York Avenue building, but moved seven years ago to its current shared space at 14 West

Holly Gordon, a fine art photographer and publicity coordinator for Fotofoto Gallery, said that the gallery encourages photographers to experiment, explore and expand.

Carver St. As the location has changed, so has artist membership, Gordon said. The gallery currently sports around 10 members. “It’s pretty extraordinary that we have done better than survive with the economic debacle.”

What has made the gallery successful is its integrity, the attitude its members have toward quality work and their ability to relate to the public, she said.

“There’s something very special about being part of an organization where we’re all supportive and likeminded,” Gordon said. “It’s very syn-

ergistic — the whole is greater than the sum of its parts because each of us uses the gallery in our own way.

“It becomes a springboard for exhibiting elsewhere, and any of our personal successes just reflect on being part of this gallery.”

Those interested in becoming a member, Gordon said, can submit a portfolio, artist statement and meet members of the organization. Once a member, artists are given the opportunity to have a solo exhibit each year at the gallery.

“We are looking to encourage photographers to experiment, explore and expand,” Gordon said. “We are the only collective photography gallery on Long Island that gives serious photographers, who have a personal vision, an opportunity to exhibit a body of work annually and engage with other serious like-minded photographers.”

The nonprofit hosts a different exhibit each month; it’s currently displaying “A Closer Look,” which features the works of nine photographers.

The theme of the exhibit is “how each of the artists have looked closely to create their images,” Gordon said. It will be on display until Nov. 25.

“It was titled loosely because each of us has our vision, our own technique and our own idea,” she said.

“When we have a group show, we want the theme to be broad enough to let us all do our thing.”

Following that, the gallery will be hosting its 13th Annual National Photography Competition, through which professional photographers across the country will submit their work for a chance to win a prize and be featured in an exhibition next year.

Fotofoto Gallery has been up and running since 2003 and features the works of fine art photographers.

Fotofoto Gallery 14 West Carver St., Huntington 631-549-0448 Fotofotogallery.org

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Ch am be r St af f Ellen O’Brien, Exec. Di rector Courtney Bynoe, Assoc.

Exec. Director

Execut iv e Committ ee

Attention All Young Professionals The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce is looking for the next generation of leaders and will be accepting nominations up until Jan. 12, 2018 for its “Celebrate Long Island’s Young Professionals” event, which showcases top, young and influential people under the age of 30 on Long Island from various career fields.

Judging criteria includes: contributions to the betterment of their community and impact on their business/organization. Once an individual has been nominated, the chamber will send the nominee an application to fill out. Please note the nominee must not be 30 before Jan. 1, 2018.

Brian Yudewitz, chair Robert Scheiner, vice cha ir (chair, 2014-2017) Robert Bontempi, vice cha ir (chair, 2009-2014) Vita Scaturro, vice chair Jennifer Cassidy, treasurer Bushra Dano, secretary www.huntingtonchamber .com

Award winners are selected by a panel of distinguished judges who consider the nominee’s professional and educational achievements as well as their contributions to the community at large through participation and volunteerism.

Winners will be announced in March 2018 at the Young Professionals Business Blender and the awards ceremony will take place on May 2.

If you know someone who is deserving of this prestigious award, or want to share the opportunity, visit the chamber’s website, Huntingtonchamber.com, or call 631423-6100 to receive the nomination form.

Chamber Member Spotlight Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Huntington, located at 132 W Jericho Turnpike, offers a full range of Ballroom and Latin dance lessons for all skill levels, with or without a partner. Lessons are taught by our Certified Dance Instructors who undergo rigorous and continuous dance training.

We teach all types of ballroom dancing, including salsa, mambo, hustle, East Coast swing, West Coast swing, merengue, rumba, cha cha, samba, bolero, paso doble, jive, Argentine tango, foxtrot, tango, waltz, Viennese waltz and quickstep.

To learn more, visit their website at www.fredastaire.com/huntington.

Upcoming Chamber Events Nov. 14, 7:30 a.m. – Chamber Networking Breakfast (Location TBD) Nov. 15, 8:30-10 a.m. – ‘Navigating the 990’at Huntington Opportunity Resource Center (1264 New York Ave., Huntington) Nov. 15, 5 p.m. – Ribbon Cutting at Chocolate Works (6410 Jericho Turnpike, Commack) Nov. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Young Professionals Business Blender at Conklin Barn (2 High St. Huntington)

Attention Chamber Members This, and the spaces below, are now open for advertisements by Huntington Chamber members.

Call 631-427-7000 to speak with a representative today.

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TH UR SDA Y Diamonds And Burlap

The YMCA’s 2017 Diamonds and Burlap celebration and auction is Thursday, Nov. 9 at Carlyle on the Green (99 Quaker Meeting House Road, Farmingdale). Proceeds from the event support the YMCA’s pre-teen and teen centers across Long Island. Tickets start at $250 and are available at Ymcali.org/DB2017.

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TUESDAY

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Commemorate Kristallnacht

The 79th anniversary of Kristallnacht, or the “Night of Broken Glass,” will be commemorated at The Chai Center (501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills) on Thursday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. with a visit and discussion with Israel Defense Forces combat veteran Leibel Mangel, the recipient of the 2017 Jewish People’s Choice Award. Cost is $20 in advance, $30 at the door ($12 for those 16 and younger).

RSVP at Thechaicenter.com.

FRIDAY A Conversation With Sanford Hinden

With a nod to the biblical story “Turn Swords into Plowshares,” Sanford Hinden explores how we move from fighting to living peacefully. He’ll be speaking at Huntington Public Library (338 Main St., Huntington) on Friday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.

Free and open to all. To register, call 631-427-5165.

Ladies’ Night Out

pHountain Huntington village is hosting an open house “Ladies Night Out” on Friday, Nov. 10, 6-10 p.m. Hang out, shop and see what pHountain is all about. All guests can enter to win a free Detox Day Pass. Refreshments will be served. For more info, call 631-923-1414.

Holiday Craft Fair

The fifth annual Holiday Craft Fair featuring the “Starz on Broadway” and independent vendors will be hosted at Harborfields Public Library (31 Broadway in Greenlawn) on both Friday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be unique, handcrafted items for sale. Free admission.

SATURDAY Veterans Day Ceremony

American Legion Greenlawn Post 1244 will conduct its annual Veterans Day observance at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Greenlawn Memorial Park Monument (intersection of Pulaski Road and Broadway). All veterans and veterans groups in the Town of Huntington are invited to participate. For more info, email Post1244@Verizon.net.

Digho Marketplace

Digho is hosting its third annual Market-

Be Smart. Don’t Start.

Halesite Fire Department Assistant Chief Dominic Spada is bringing his “Be Smart. Don’t Start.” program to Dix Hills Fire Department (115 Deer Park Road) on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. The night is intended for students in grades 5-12 and their parents, and will include firsthand accounts of fire and EMS crew members who have responded to overdose scenes. For more info, email Rsorrentino@dixhillsfd.org.

WEDNESDAY

Marx Brothers Film Festival

In this series, film historian Philip Harwood’s main goal is to deliver laughter and zaniness. He’ll present the “Minnie’s Boys: A Marx Brothers Film Festival” on Thursdays, Nov. 9, Nov. 16 and Nov. 30 with screenings of the films in the series running 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Hosted at Temple Beth El of Huntington (660 Park Ave., Huntington). Call 631-421-5835 for more info.

A seminar about marketing hacks to grow your audience and business will be held at LaunchPad Huntington (315 Main St., 2nd floor, Huntington) on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m. Call 855-852-8624 for more info.

Weave With Wine

Veterans Day Ceremony American Legion Greenlawn Post 1244 will conduct its annual Veterans Day observance at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Greenlawn Memorial Park Monument (intersection of Pulaski Road and Broadway). All veterans and veterans groups in the Town of Huntington are invited to participate. For more info, email Post1244@Verizon.net. place, a means to get holiday shopping started while supporting local artists and artisans, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on both Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12.

Each item sold is handmade. A suggested admission donation of canned goods or unopened toys will be donated to TriCYA.

Northport Farmers’ Market

The Northport Farmers’ Market is open each Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., through Nov. 18 in the Main Street parking lot near Northport Harbor. It’s regularly stocked with fruits, vegetables, olive oils, baked goods, seafood, wines and more. Call 631-754-3905, or visit for more info.

SUNDAY Veterans Day Trolley Tour

A Veterans Day Weekend Trolley Tour will be led by Northport Historical Society curator Terry Reid and focus on historic monuments across Northport. Tours are 45 minutes and will depart on the hour from 1-3 p.m. Tickets are $20 for NHS members, $25 for nonmembers ($10 for veterans and children 15 and under).

Refreshments will be served. Purchase tickets at Northporthistorical.org.

Young Families Fall Festival

The annual Sephardic Heritage Alliance young families farm festival event at White Post Farms (250 Old Country Road, Melville) will be held Sunday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be a petting zoo, bouncy houses, train rides, pump-

kin picking and more. Kosher pizza and salad lunch will be served. Call 631-3519373 for more info.

Voices For Children In Need

Join the Long Island Jewish community for a benefit concert to support Meir Panim on Sunday, Nov. 12 with performances by ATID Boy’s Choir, Queens, SYJCC Choir. VIP reception begins at 5:30 p.m. and concert starts at 7 p.m. at SYJCC (74 Hauppauge Road, Commack). Sponsorship opportunities and tickets ($50) are available at Meirpanim.org/concert2016.

Huntington Farmers’ Market

The Huntington Farmers Market is open each Sunday, 7 a.m.-12 noon, through Nov. 19 in the Main Street parking lot east of New York Avenue. It’s regularly stocked with fruits, vegetables, olive oils, baked goods, seafood, wines and more.

Call 631-323-3653, or visit for more info.

MONDAY Young Professionals Fundraiser

A Young Professionals Network Fundraiser will be held Monday, Nov. 13, 5-8 p.m. at The Refuge (515 Broadhollow Road, Melville) and will benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island.

There will be happy hour and a silent auction. Register online at Ypn.lirealtor.com/calendar. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers online, or $20/$25 at the door. Call 631-831-0912 for more info.

The Huntington Historical Society’s next Weaving with Wine program is Wednesday, Nov. 15, 6-8:30 p.m. at Conklin Barn (2 High St., Huntington). Private group sessions are available (min of five, max of eight). Cost is $35 for members, $40 for non-members. Reservations are required. Call Maria Deleo at 631-4277045 ext. 401.

UPCOMING/ONGOING

Life Is Music, Music Is Life

Nonprofit Life is Music, Music is Life is hosting a fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 16 to further its efforts of giving music lessons to underprivileged children who have a talent and passion for music. The event will be held at Westy Self Storage (4049 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Students will perform at the event and there will be food, raffle tickets and cocktails served. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased through owner and founder Nevart Zeronian by calling 516-662-1277.

Comedy Night

The first annual Comedy Night special education fundraiser presented by Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 4 – Huntington is Thursday, Nov. 16 at American Legion Post 360 (1 Mill Dam Road, Huntington). Cost is $40 in advance (tickets available through Eventbrite.com). Ticket includes one complimentary drink, dinner, performances by top rated comedians, coffee and dessert. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the comedians slated to begin at 8 p.m.

Tools For Caregivers

On Saturday, Nov. 18, AARP Long Island is holding a free workshop for family caregivers at the Huntington YMCA (60 Main St.). Caregivers can get a better understanding of the resources available in their community, strategies for self-care and gifts from AARP. Lunch will be provided. Open to anyone who identifies as a caregiver. Free. RSVP at Aarp.cvent.com/AARP-YMCACaregivers.

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Art of Northport will present “The Art of Dr. Seuss – Rare Editions Event” that celebrates the artistic legacy of Theodor Seuss Geisel. Exhibit features a selection of now-rare editions from the Secret Art, Unorthodox Taxidermy Sculpture and Archive Collections. Artist representative Jeff Schuffman will be present at LaMantia (127 Main St., Northport) on both Nov. 17-18. For more info, visit Lamantiagallery.com.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info.

• The baking coach will teach how make a delicious no-bake pumpkin cheesecake pie on Monday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. There is a $10 fee payable at registration.

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Opera Night

Opera Night Long Island returns Sunday, Nov. 19, 4 p.m. to Bethany Presbyterian Church (425 Maplewood Road, Huntington Station). A $20 donation at the door is suggested. For more info, visit Operanight.org.

Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. Cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611.

• Join forces with art students and professionals in drawing caped crusader Batman, his allies and villains at Dark Knight Sketch Night on Friday, Nov. 10, 6-10 p.m. There will be live drawings, guest artists, raffles and more.

Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Bring supplies or $5 for basic sketch materials.

Holiday Parade

The eighth annual Holiday Parade and Festival in Huntington village is set to kick off from the Big H Shopping Center on New York Avenue at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26. The parade will continue north to Main Street and then head west to West Neck Road. This year’s theme is “Merry Melodies.” The parade will be followed by a tree lighting ceremony in front of the movie theater on Wall Street, and a performance by The North Shore Pops. Free parking will be available at the Huntington train station, with a free shuttle set to run, 4-9 p.m.

Country Line Dancing

Country style line dancing for beginners or experts, every Monday, 7:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn. No partners needed. $10 per person. Info at linedancingwithlynn.com.

Bingo!

Gather of Light Interspiritual Fellowship is hosting a Bingo fundraiser each Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at 585 Broadhollow Road, Melville. Call 631-905-5688 for more info.

Do The Argentine Tango

Each Wednesday, 7-10:30 p.m. at Café Buenos Aires (23 Wall St., Huntington) is Argentine tango night. Dance, learn or just watch. Call 631-603-3600 for more info.

Poets In Port

Northport Arts Coalition presents a series of poetry readings on the fourth Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. at Caffe Portofino (249 Main St., Northport). Each month there is a featured poet followed by an open reading. Bring your own poems and participate.

LIBRARIES

Library-hosted events and programs are reserved for cardholders of their respective library unless otherwise noted.

Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org.

• Fiddler’s Green Concert: An afternoon of joyful traditional Irish music is set for Sunday, Nov. 12, 3 p.m. The four-person band will play renditions of sea songs, ballads, and tunes, and the

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Weave With Wine The Huntington Historical Society’s next Weaving with Wine program is Wednesday, Nov. 15, 6-8:30 p.m. at Conklin Barn (2 High St., Huntington). Private group sessions are available (min of five, max of eight). Cost is $35 for members, $40 for non-members. Reservations are required. Call Maria Deleo at 631-427-7045 ext. 401. tales behind them. Free and open to all. Advance registration requested.

Commack Public Library

Please note that the 18 Hauppauge Road, Commack location is currently under construction. The temporary location address is 6243 Jericho Turnpike, Commack. Event locations may be affected.

Call 631-499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.

• Kids ages 2-5 can clap their hands, stomp their feet, and sing along with Nicole Sparling on Thursday, Nov. 30, 11:15 a.m.-12 noon. A parent or adult caregiver must remain with the child during this program. Held at Elwood Public Library (3027 Jericho Turnpike).

Deer Park Library

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

• Stop by the children’s room Saturday, Nov. 18, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. to create a cool turkey decoration for Thanksgiving. For all ages with adult.

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org.

• Create a Thanksgiving turkey decoration using macaroni and construction paper on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 4:15-5 p.m. For kids in grades K-3. Register online.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.

• Prepare bread in a bag and make homemade butter to go with it at the Dix Hills branch on Saturday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m.-12 noon. For children. Register online.

• Celebrate Button Day with stories and a craft on Thursday, Nov. 16, 10:3011:15 a.m. at the Melville branch. For

children. Register online.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Professional chef and culinary nutritionist Dr. Robert Dell’ Amore is bringing his passion for big flavors, and 10 years of experience to the library on Friday, Nov. 17, 7-9 p.m. While preparing Spanish tapas, he will share easy professional ‘hacks’ to easily, efficiently and perfectly prepare and serve healthy meals. There will be small plate samples. Call to register.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org.

• Bring the entire family to the Huntington Station branch on International Game Day, Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m.5 p.m., for some fun games. Play an old favorite or learn a new one. For children.

• Kick off the town’s annual Holiday Parade and Festival at the Huntington branch with a themed craft and story time on Sunday, Nov. 26, 1-4 p.m. For children. Register online.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Join instructor Diana Conklin to create a 15-inch tree or shrub with fresh cut boxwood and assorted greens on Saturday, Nov. 18, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Northport branch. A nonrefundable $10 per person materials fee is due at the time of registration (call to register). For adults.

• Movie showings at the East Northport branch continue each Friday, 2 p.m. through November. The Nov. 10 showing is “Wonder Woman (PG-13,

John W. Engeman Theater at Northport

350 Main St., Northport. Engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900.

• Showings of “Annie” continue through Dec. 31.

MUSEUMS/ EXHIBITS 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. 631-4625400. ArtLeagueLI.net.

• Part one of the 62nd Members’ Exhibition at the Art League of Long Island, which features around 300 pieces of local art, will run through Nov. 26.

B. J. Spoke Gallery

299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

631-549-5106.

Bjspokegallery.org • Nicolette M. Pach’s Solo Fabric-Multimedia Exhibition, “Environmental Consequences” runs through Nov. 29.

Cold Spring Harbor Firehouse Museum

84A Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-0400. cshfirehousemuseum.org.

Open Sat. and Sun., noon to 5 p.m., April through Dec., or for tours, group visits by special appointment at any time.

• Learn about the history of Cold Spring Harbor Volunteer Fire Department through exhibits housed in this circa 1896 firehouse building.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

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 ages 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768. Cshfishhatchery.org • Egg taking demonstrations will be held at both 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Nov. 11-12. See how the centuries’ old process of trout reproduction at a hatchery takes place.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631-

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367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closed Monday).

Admission $6 adults, $5 children and seniors.

• Exhibits: If I Were a Whaler explores a whaler’s life for family audiences. Thar She Blows: Whaling History on Long Island explores one of the region’s most important industries.

• Teens can discover the origins of corn husk dolls and create a unique one from dried husks during a workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 4-5 p.m. Cost is $12.

Veteran’s Day Trolley Tour A Veteran’s Day Trolley Tour will be led by Northport Historical Society curator Terry Reid and focus on historic monuments across Northport. Tours are 45 minutes and will depart on the hour from 1-3 p.m. Tickets are $20 for NHS members, $25 for nonmembers ($10 for veterans and children 15 and under). Refreshments will be served.

Purchase tickets at Northporthistorical.org.

Foto Foto Gallery

14 W. Carver St., Huntington 631-5490488. Fotofotogallery.org. Hours: Wednesday Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 12 noon -5 p.m.

• Group photography exhibition “A Closer Look” runs through Nov. 25.

Gallery Sixty Seven

Jews and others.

Local artists’ studio and gallery features paintings, prints and sculptures. 67 Main St., Northport Village, 631-662-6411.

Hours: Thursday/Friday: 2-7 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday: 1-6 p.m.; Gallerysixtyseven.com

Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington.

Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-2718423. huntingtonarts.org.

Green River Gallery

Huntington Historical Society

117 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. Thursday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 631-692-8188.

• Ongoing exhibit of Eric Sloane oil paintings. Some new works from one of the premier Gold coast artists from the mid-20th century.

Haven Gallery

155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500. Havenartgallery.com • Mesa Arts Center “Alt Realities” Exhibition, including works of Jennybird Alcantara, Jean Pierre Arboleda, Matt Dangler, Travis Louie and Stan Manoukian, is on display through Nov. 26.

Heckscher Museum of Art

2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission $6 for adults, $4-$6/seniors, and $4-$6/children; members and children under 10 get in free. 631-351-3250.

• “Ebb & Flow: Seascape and Shoreline Views,” an exhibition featuring dozens of paints, prints and photographs of the sea, will be on display through Nov. 12.

• “From Frankenthaler to Warhol: Art of the ’60s and ’70s” will be on display Nov. 18-March 11, 2018.

Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center

Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: Monday-Friday. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040, ext.

100. Hmtcli.org • The permanent exhibit explains the 1930s increase of intolerance, the reduction of human rights and the lack of intervention that enabled the persecution and mass murder of millions of

Huntington Arts Council

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext. 401. Huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • The next Weaving with Wine program is Wednesday, Nov. 15, 6-8:30 p.m. at Conklin Barn. Private group sessions are available (min of five, max of eight). Cost is $35 for members, $40 for non-members. Reservations are required. Call Maria Deleo at 631-4277045 ext. 401.

Northport Arts Coalition

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. Northportarts.org

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. Northporthistorical.org.

• From now through June visit the Monuments Men exhibit, which illuminates a few of the stories behind the heroes of Northport and East Northport whose names are listed on the 12stone monuments located along Main Street and five-stone monuments located in John Walsh Park in East Northport. They honor all the local citizens who served and those among them who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Ripe Art Gallery

1028 Park Ave., Huntington. TuesdayThursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805.

• Gowanus, a solo fine art and documentary photography exhibition by Nancy Oliveri, is on display.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Mu-

seum hours: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 students with ID and seniors 62 and older, and $3 children 12 and under. Mansion tour, add $5 per person. 631-854-5555. Vanderbiltmuseum.org.

• Afternoon mansion tours begin in the courtyard of the historic house once owned by William K. Vanderbilt II. Tours are Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for a $5 fee, in addition to the price of admission. Check the museum’s website for listing times.

• Laser light show “Pink Floyd: The Wall,” Saturdays, 9 p.m.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Winter hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11-4 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240. Waltwhitman.org.

• Schedule at a group high tea and transport yourself back in time in a private gathering house at the Birthplace. $25 per person. 631-427-5240, ext. 120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org.

• Yuletide Family Day with Santa and more is Sunday, Dec. 3, 1 p.m. There will be sing-alongs, a visit from Santa, face painting and more. For ages 114. Cost is $9 per child (chaperones are free). Email educator@waltwhitman.org to register.

MU SI C/ D A N CE

Starlight Coffeehouse

Every third Friday from October to May at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with a brief open-mic. Ticket prices vary by artist.

For information call 631.663.3038 or visit Northportarts.org/starlight-coffeehouse.

• SONiA disappear fear will perform Friday, Nov. 17.

Five Towns College Performing Arts Center

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu.

• Performances of “Company,” the 1970 musical comedy, begin Nov. 16 and run through Nov. 19. Tickets are $18,

or $15 for seniors and students.

Folk Music Society of Huntington

First Saturdays concerts are held at Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Dr., Centerport. Other venues as noted. Tickets and info at Fmsh.org.

• Hard Luck Café – Bettman & Halpin + the Belle Hollows is Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington). Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers and are sold at the door.

The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

• The Comedy Series Presents: Carlos Mencia on Saturday, Nov. 11. Tickets are $24.50-$49.50.

• An Evening with King Crimson, “Radical Action 2017,” is Monday, Nov. 13.

Tickets are $39.50-$124.50.

• Dream Theater’s “Images, Words & Beyond – 25th Anniversary Tour” is coming Tuesday, Nov. 21. Tickets are $35-$99.50.

Ridotto

Concerts at Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington. Ridotto.org.

Reservations recommended: 631-3850373 or ridotto@optonline.net.

• International Star Pianists mini-Series: “The River – A Migration of Music” is Sunday, Nov. 12, 4 p.m. Tickets are $12 for students, $20 for members, $25 for seniors and $30 for adults.

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Compiled by Andrew Wroblewski

Kathleen Caputi

Brian Andrew Tully

Dr. Maria Basile

Lauren Kaushansky

Huntington-based Epoch 5 Public Relations recently announce the promotion of 13-year PR veteran, Kathleen Caputi to senior vice president.

Caputi, a Northport resident, has more than 20 years of experience heading up award-winning marketing programs for a wide variety of clients in the legal, residential and commercial real estate, accounting, transportation, architecture and aging services industries. She is also responsible for the development and implementation of publicity campaigns and client websites and the research and writing of special projects. She has provided publicity for grand openings, special events, nonprofits and educational institutions.

Throughout her career, Caputi has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including a MarCom Gold, Summit International Award and APEX Writing Award, for her work on “Welcome Aboard: A History of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty,” a coffee table book that chronicled the growth of the Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty organization. She was also honored by the Public Relations Professionals of Long Island with its 2013 “PR Campaign of the Year” award for her PR efforts on the inaugural opening of an international photo exhibit (Journeys to School) that premiered at the United Nations Visitors Centre in NYC. The exhibit documented the difficult and sometimes treacherous paths taken to school by children around the world.

Prior to Epoch 5 Public Relations, Caputi worked for more than 10 years with Cablevision Systems Corporation in the company’s marketing, creative services and human resources departments. During her tenure she conceived and wrote direct mail, newspaper and video advertising campaigns

and contributed feature articles for Cablevision’s consumer magazine. Ultimately, she managed the company’s entire employee communications effort, including print, video, live television and employee focus groups.

has been recognized by the Town of Brookhaven and Suffolk County Legislators as a “Woman of the Year in Medicine.”

She is also a regular contributor to the poetry and medicine section of the Journal of the American Medical Association, and her poetry has also been featured in literary magazines. Basile is a frequent lecturer, presenting topics in medical humanities at conferences, empowering her peers to embrace sustainable empathy, trust, compassion, and context, to act as leaders in advocacy for their patients.

Kaushansky, a leader in field of education, is deeply committed to integrative, high-level engagement, as well as historical, philosophical, political and sociological academic research.

She is a university lecturer for graduate students in the Professional Education Program with an appointment in the History Department at Stony Brook University and a field placement coordinator who serves as an advocate and district liaison for TESOL students in Long Island school districts. Kaushansky has been teaching for 20 years and has been a creative writing mentor, an artistic director, a specialist in creative writing and drama, and a curriculum coordinator.

She has been the recipient of many grants and awards, including special recognitions for teaching and grants for diversity and inclusion in education and the arts.

She is also a writer and has a strong background in theatre, creative writing and developing diverse educational programs.

California, relieved Cmdr. Frank Ingargiola, of Huntington Station, as commanding officer of HSCWSP. Capt. Ryan Carron, deputy commodore of Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Pacific, presided over the transfer of command.

Ingargiola led HSCWSP “Phoenixes” through multiple largescale joint and multinational training exercises. HSCWSP has participated in multiple exercises over the past year, including Red Flag 17-2, Angel Thunder, Northern Strike, Phoenix Fire, and Dawn Blitz. Under his tenure, HSCWSP launched the annual Phoenix Fire exercise - a combined arms, live-fire joint exercise designed to enhance the HSC community’s combat readiness through robust and realistic training incorporating air-tosurface and surface-to-surface close air support with coalition joint terminal air controllers (JTACs). This last year, over 18 squadrons, 11 ground units, and one naval surface vessel expended more than 68,000 pounds of ordnance in 32 events.

Ingargiola started his military career in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1996, and transitioned to become a Naval Aviator in 2003. Since then, he has accumulated over 1,850 flight hours in the HH-60H, SH-60F and MH-60S. Reflecting on his time in the command, Ingargiola said, “I have loved my time here with the great men and women of the weapons school! This command is the cornerstone of knowledge and tactical excellence for the betterment of the community. I couldn’t ask for a better cadre of instructors and personnel! I’m so proud of all you have done and will continue to do!”

Upon detaching from HSCWSP, Ingargiola will report to amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge in Norfolk, Virginia.

Melville-based Tully Law recently announced that Brian Andrew Tully, partner/founder, has earned his Expert Network Distinguished Lawyer Badge. He was selected to receive the badge based on the panel’s review of his career and contributions to the profession and the community.

The Expert Network Distinguished Lawyer designation is conferred upon lawyers whose contributions, experiences and perspectives deserve recognition. A multi-phase research and evaluation process takes place which scrutinizes the records of thousands of lawyers each year in order to select only the most qualified professionals who demonstrate superior influence, leadership, reputation, and knowledge.

“I am pleased to earn this badge that few in my profession have been chosen to receive,” Tully said. “This is truly a great honor that I have received from this esteemed panel.”

Dr. Maria Basile and Lauren Kaushansky have been elected to join the Board of Directors for the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association.

A physician and poet, Basile is interested in the medical humanities, specifically literature and medicine and narrative medicine. She is a surgeon in private practice with attending privileges at John T. Mather/St. Charles Hospitals, and Stony Brook University Hospital. She is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at Stony Brook University Hospital. Basile is a member of the Suffolk Care Collaborative and

Helicopter Sea Combat Weapons School Pacific was scheduled to hold today a change of command ceremony on Naval Air Station North Island.

Cmdr. Joshua Fagan, of Bellflower,

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history Oh Baby!: Birth at Sea

By Nomi Dayan As I prepare to become a mother for the third time around, I am brought to reflect on one of the most dirty, reeking and unlikely places to possible to birth a baby: a whaleship.

Today’s challenges with pregnancy and childbirth pale in comparison with the experience of the 19th century woman, and even more so the challenge whaling wives faced at sea.

Because whaling wives saw so very little of their husbands, some resorted to going out to sea, a privilege reserved for the wife of the captain.

Aside from dealing with cramped and filthy conditions, poor diets, isolation, and sickness, many wives eventually found themselves – or even started out – “in circumstance.”

In the 19th century, pregnancy was never mentioned outright. Even in their private diaries, whaling wives rarely hinted to their pregnancies.

Some miserably recorded an increase in seasickness. Only the very bold dared to delicately remark on the creation of pregnancy clothes.

Adra Ashely of the Reindeer wrote to a friend in 1860, “I am spending most of my time mending – I want to say what it was, but how can I! How dare I!” Martha Brown of Orient was more forward by mentioning in her diary in 1848 that she is “fixing an old dress into a loose dress,” with “loose” meaning ‘maternity.’

Once the time of birth approached, women at sea faced two options: to be left on land – often while the crew continued on – or to give birth on board.

Giving birth on land was far preferable, as the mother would be theoretically closer to medical care and whatever social support was available.

Martha Brown was left in Honolulu, much to her personal dismay to see her husband depart for seven months, but fell into a supportive society of women – most left themselves in similar situations. During Martha’s “confinement” after birth when she was restricted to bedrest, a fellow whaling wife nursed her.

When Captain Brown returned, he wrote to his brother: “Oahu. I arrived here and to my joy found my wife enjoying excellent health with as pretty a little son as eyes need to look upon.

A perfect image of his father of course – blue eyes and light hair, prominent forehead and filled with expression.”

Giving birth on land did not always ensure a hygienic setting as one would hope. Abbie Dexter Hicks of Westport accompanied her husband Edward on the “Mermaid,” sailing out in 1873. Her diary entry on the Seychelle Islands was: “Baby born about 12 – caught two rats.”

Some whaleships found reaching a port before birth tricky. In 1874, Thomas Wilson’s wife Rhoda of the James Arnold of New Bedford was about to give birth, but when the ship arrived at the Bay of Islands of New Zealand, there was no doctor in town.

A separate boat was sent to search up the Kawakawa River for 14 miles; when a doctor was finally found and retrieved, the captain informed the doctor that it was a girl.

Some babies were born aboard whaleships – either by design or by accident, despite hardly ideal conditions. Births, if were recorded in the ship’s logbook, were mentioned matter-of-factly. Charles Robbins of the Thomas Pope was recorded in April 1862: “Looking for whales… reduced sail to double reef topsails at 9 p.m.

Mrs. Robbins gave birth of a Daughter and doing nicely. Latter part fresh breezes and squally. At 11 a.m. took in the mainsail.”

Captain Charles Nicholls was in for a surprise when he headed to New Zealand on the “Sea Gull” in 1853 with his wife. Before the birth, fellow Captain Peter Smith had told him during a gam (social visit at sea), “Tis easy,” and advised the first mate be ready to take over holding the baby once it was born. When the time came, Captain Nicholls dutifully handed the baby to the first mate, only to return several minutes later shouting, “My God! Get the second mate, fast!” – upon when he promptly handed out a second infant.

Captain Parker Hempstead Smith’s wife went into labor unexpectedly: “Last night we had an addition to our ship’s company,” seaman John States recorded on Feb. 18, 1846 on board the “Nantasket” of New London, “for at 9 p.m., Mrs. Smith was safely delivered of a fine boy whose weight is 8 lbs. This is quite a rare thing at sea, but fortunately no accident happened.

Had anything occurred, there would

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A turn-of-the-century glass plate portrait of mother and infant in Australia. have been no remedy and we should have had to deplore the loss of a fine good hearted woman.”

He also added his good wishes for the baby: “Success to him – may he live to be a good whaleman – though

that would make him a great rascal.”

Editor’s note: Nomi Dayan is the executive director of The Whaling Museum & Education Center in Cold Spring Harbor.

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