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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Jano Tantongco

Sweet, Sweet Summer

Assault On New York Avenue

Get your fair on… One of my favorite sum-

of course, paying homage to our great nation — is grilling! With our office closed on Tuesmer activities is going to a fair or carnival. Some day, I was able to get outside of the biggest events are the firemen’s fairs hostand do some grilling, and boy ed by our local fire departwas it a treat. The classics, ments each year. This year the IN THE KNOW hot dogs and hamburgers, are slate kicks off July 10-15 with WITH AUNT ROSIE always welcome in my house, Northport’s annual fair. Then, but I’m also always looking for July 19-22 is Huntington Manor’s; Aug. 2-5 is new suggestions. Would you East Northport’s; and, as always, Greenlawn will mind sharing your favorite barbecue recipes host its fair across Labor Day weekend. That all with me? If so, send them to our office, or said, if you get out and about to any of the fairs, email them over to please send your best photos our way info@longislandergroup.com. And be sure to (info@longislandergoup.com)! We’d love to inlet me know if you’re comfortable with sharing clude them as part of our photo spreads, which them with the rest of our readers! should be included in the issues after each fair.

Be sure to include the names of those in your Delayed Shark Week?... I feel like by this pictures, and where they were taken. time of the year I’ve usually had my fix of Extra crispy barbecue?… Did you hear the Shark Week, but it seems like the Discovery channel has pushed things back a little bit. sirens in Huntington village last Friday afterThis year, it kicks off July 23, and runs through noon? Apparently things got a little too crispy July 30. Anyway, I’m not sure why I developed at Old Field Barbecue, a new southern barbethis obsession, but while sharks are very scary, cue joint that opened up on New Street in May. they’re equally intriguing.

Thankfully the fire was a small one, and wasn’t actually inside the restaurant — a fire official said it started in an electrical box on the side of (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you the building. And the fire was actually already have comments, ideas, or tips about what’s extinguished by the time fire crews arrived. happening in your neck of the woods, write to But, better to be safe than sorry in my mind. me today and let me know the latest. To conAnyway, all this talk about barbecue has me tact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The hungry.

Long-Islander, 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at info@longislanderSpeaking of barbecues… One of my fagroup.com) vorite parts of the Fourth of July — other than,

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In celebration of National Camera Day last Thursday, Melvillebased Canon U.S.A. showed off its latest product offerings to locals. Guests embarked on photo walks in and around Canon headquarters, where they snapped pictures using their own cameras, as well as Canon super telephoto lenses.

“Our young people are our future. This program is one way to build a foundation on which these young adults can continue to develop a connection to their communities, to understand their needs, and to explore solutions.”

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Suffolk police said a 45-year-old Huntington Station man punched someone in the face on New York Ave. at around 3:45 a.m., June 28. He was charged with thirddegree assault with the intent to cause physical injury.

Opiates & Cash A 38-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested for allegedly possessing opiates, as well as stealing money from someone’s desk on Railroad St. in Huntington Station on June 28, according to Suffolk police. He was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of stolen property and petit larceny.

Paper, Plastic or Forgery?

Suffolk police said a 33-year-old Orange man was arrested on Park Avenue in Huntington for allegedly using a stolen credit card at a CVS pharmacy on Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park at around 12:40 p.m., June 26. He also forged the signature of the cardholder on the electronic pad. He was charged with two counts of fourth-degree grand larceny, two counts of second-degree forgery and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property.

Assorted Burglaries An unknown person or people broke into a residence on Oakwood Road in West Hills at around 11 a.m. on June 28 and stole a chainsaw, a suitcase and clothing, Suffolk police said.

Around the same time in Huntington Station, an unknown person or people broke into a resident on Oakwood Road and stole a 20gauge shotgun, according to Suffolk police.

In another incident, police said jewelry and cash were stolen from a residence on Washington Drive in Centerport at around 11 a.m. on June 27.

Assisting Assault A 21-year-old Syosset man was arrested at around 9:50 p.m., June 21 for an alleged assault on Jericho Turnpike and West Hills Road in Huntington, Suffolk police said. Around 11:55 a.m., June 13, the man grabbed a male victim and held his head down so passengers in his car could punch him, according to police. He was charged with third-degree assault with the intent to cause physical injury.

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By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Thirteen-year-old Maxwell DeBrino has had a passion for studying birds ever since he was young and first discovered his fascination with owls and penguins.

“I would be able to see the owls in my backyard and I would hear them calling,” DeBrino, of East Northport, said. “I would also do research on penguins and visit them in aquariums.

I was very interested in them.”

DeBrino, a recent East Northport Middle School grad, said he and his family went on a trip to Boulders Beach in South Africa last summer, when he came face-to-face with African penguins.

His fascination with birds eventually turned into a science experiment, one that he’s recently shared at several prestigious events and earn accolades for.

After winning first place in the junior division of the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair in April for his project, “Feeding Frenzy: The Effect of Position, Shape and Ultraviolet Color on the Feeding Behavior of Backyard Birds,” DeBrino has been invited to submit his project for consideration in the annual Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars), a prestigious STEM competition for middle schoolers.

In addition, he competed in the Long Island Science Congress competition, where his project earned him high honors and second place in the biology category. On June 3, DeBrino received honorable mention at the New York State Science Congress competition.

As for the Broadcom MASTERS competition, he’ll find out in September if he’s again been chosen as a semifinalist.

DeBrino’s project focuses on the impact of color, shape and position on a bird feeder in relation to the feeding behavior of birds commonly found in the Northeast.

From August 2016-October 2016, he conducted research on 13 different species, such as house finch, American goldfinch, black-capped chickadee, tufted titmouse and blue jay.

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Student Eyes Future In Ornithology

Maxwell DeBrino is pictured at SUNY Buffalo during the New York State Science Congress competition.

The purpose of the project is to expand on his research from last year, which earned him a national semifinalist designation and placed him among the top 10 percent of sixth, seventh and eighth graders from across the country invited to participate.

“I would like to become a semifinalist as I did last year and I’m hoping that I can become a finalist. That would be a real honor for me,” DeBrino said.

DeBrino’s sister, Isabella, was also selected as a national semifinalist last year for her project on paper composition.

This fall, DeBrino will enter Northport High School as a freshman. He’s excited to choose more electives that will help him work towards his future goal of becoming an ornithologist. He also wants to join the Science Olympiads and Symphony Orchestra, having played the cello since fourth grade.

When he’s not studying birds or playing the cello, DeBrino spends his time outside skateboarding and teaching other kids to skateboard at Veterans Park in East Northport.

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art Renowned Pop Artist’s Work To Be Displayed In Northport

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Internationally renowned pop-artist Romero Britto is gearing up to display some of his colorful, wacky and whimsical works at a Northport Village gallery next week.

Romero Britto

“I’m very excited about working with them and showing my work in that part of New York,” Britto said of LaMantia Gallery, which is found at 127 Main St. “I’ve worked several months on those pieces and it’s going to be very unique.”

Britto is known as a neo-pop artist, sculptor, painter, and serigrapher, creating impressive collections of work that feature bold and colorful patterns to reflect his optimistic view of the world around him.

James LaMantia, gallery owner, said he’s expecting large turnouts for the display, which will preview on July 15, and then open to the public July 22-23.

LaMantia said welcoming an artist like Britto is a complement to the gallery and more importantly a complement to art collectors across Long Island.

“After being in business for 27 years, our gallery has been drawing more and more big name artists like Britto, who want to do exhibitions here. They want to do it because of our collector base,” LaMantia said.

“They know that Long Islanders are knowledgeable about art and truly appreciate fine art so we’ve become sort of a stop, where artists have to have

Photo courtesy of Romero Britto

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Known as a neo-pop artist, sculptor, painter, and serigrapher, Romero Britto will feature his artworks and sculptures at LaMantia Gallery on July 22 and July 23. exhibitions.”

Britto, 53, was born in Recife, Brazil, where he taught himself the craft, painting on surfaces like newspapers. He was 14 years old when he developed his passion for art, which he attributes to travel, traveling through stamps that is.

“I was a postage stamp collector,” he said. “I loved collecting stamps from every country, so I did colleges with my stamps.”

At age 14, he would’ve never thought that his art would transform his life, Britto said.

When he traveled to Paris in 1983, Britto was introduced to the work of Matisse and Picasso, inspiring him to combine cubism with pop to create a vibrant and iconic style. Britto emerged as an international artist in 1988 when he moved to Miami.

His work has been featured in galleries and museums in over 100 countries and has collaborated with global

brands, including Audi, Bentley, Coco-Cola, Walt Disney, Evian, Hublot, Mattel, and FIFA, where he created the official poster for the 2010 World Cup. In addition, Britto has done several portraits for celebrities, such as Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen, Elton John, Madonna, Martha Stewart and more.

The display will be open to the public, and Britto’s works will be available for purchase. Romero is set to make appearances at the gallery when the display is open to the public on both July 22, 6-8 p.m., and July 23, 2-4 p.m.

“When people go to art gallery exhibitions, they always want to have the experience of being inside the mind of the artist,” Britto said. “My hope is that people attracted to my art look for images that make them excited, make them happy, and make them feel good. That’s the most important thing.”

e n t e r t a in m e n t ‘War On The Catwalk:’ A Battle Like No Other SPOTLIGHT

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Contestants from season nine of RuPaul’s “Drag Race” on VH-1 will strut their stuff at the War on the Catwalk at The Paramount on July 14.

The contestants include Sasha Velour, who won first place just last week on the show, Trinity Taylor, Alexis Michelle, Shea Coulee, Aja and Eureka.

With a difference series of challenges each week, contestants vie for the chance to be crowned “America’s next drag superstar,” under the tutelage of renowned drag icon RuPaul.

There will be a 20-minute intermission during the show for a chance to stock up on drink, food and merch.

Tickets range from $34.50$152.50, but there’s also enhanced options for a chance to get up close and personal with the queens.

For $150, attendees can score a Super Fan Ticket, granting guaranteed access to the gold circle main floor reserved seating; as well as a priority line to meet all the queens

personally and take photos before the show. Super Fan ticket holders will also receive an autographed tour posted and customized laminate with a lanyard — which can be collected at the box office. The meet and greet started before the show at 6 p.m. sharp.

For $95, guests can get a VIP Ticket, earning them a spot in premium main floor reserved seating with the meet and greet, as well.

All ages are welcome to the show, which starts at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Paramountny.com or at the box office at 370 New York Ave.

Get ready for a battle unlike any other as contestants from RuPaul’s Drag Race show off their assets at the War on the Catwalk at The Paramount on July 14.

y t i n u m m co Suffolk Launches Distinguished Youth Program Suffolk Legislature Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory, along with cosponsor Legislator William “Dock” Spencer (D-Centerport), launched last Thursday the Distinguished Youth Award program, a means to promotes and recognizes achievement, initiative and service in Suffolk youth.

The program is open to county residents ages 13-18. Registrants will work with local officials over the course of a year to lay out plans and goals that touch on volunteerism, personal development, exploration of Suffolk and physical fitness.

Gregory announced the program at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown, alongside youngsters who have already registered for the program.

Also joining him were legislators Monica Martinez (D-Brentwood) and Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset).

Gregory said, “Our young people are our future. This program is one way to build a foundation on which these young adults can continue to develop a connection to their communities, to understand their needs, and to explore solutions.”

Modeled on the Congressional Youth Leadership Council, Suffolk’s program challenges participants to take part in two or more program categories: volunteer service, personal development, exploration of county parks, and physical fitness. Medals will be awarded based on the number of categories in which participants engage as part of their individual challenge.

Spencer said Suffolk “is lucky to be the home to so many wonderful young people who have distinguished themselves in many ways. It will be a great honor to recognize them individually.”

Registration forms are available online at Legis.suffolkcountyny.gov/DYA.html. They can also be mailed to: Suffolk County Legislature Distinguished Youth Award, Office of the Presiding Officer, Suffolk County Legislature, P.O. Box 6100 – Bldg.

20, Hauppauge, New York 117880099.

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At Blydenburgh Park, Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory announces the Legislature’s new Distinguished Youth Award program with Legislators Leslie Kennedy and Monica Martinez and some program registrants.

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the foodies

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

So far, during its busiest Sunday in Huntington village, Old Fields Barbecue dished out 82 racks of ribs, 900 ounces of cooked brisket, 800 ounces of pork, 86 chickens and “40-something sausages.”

At the new barbecue joint, there aren’t combinations or sandwiches. It’s just hearty, tender meats, mainly cooked by smoking and a la carte sides.

“That’s just how they do it down there, and we wanted to bring that authenticity,” partner Rory Van Nostrand said. “It’s about the food. We built the place around the food.”

Old Fields Barbecue, which opened in May at 15 New St., doesn’t just strive to offer quality meat, which is sourced from Main Street Meats in Farmingdale, but it also takes time and care to cook it, Van Nostrand, said.

“Order good product and take good care of how you cook it. You’re smoking the brisket for 14 hours, you want to start with a really good brisket, but what you do in those 14 hours is really important,” Van Nostrand said.

The Baby Back Ribs at Old Fields BBQ fall off the bone with just a gentle bite, and have a great, smoky flavor.

Long Islander News photos/David Weber

Old Fields: Seriously Satisfying, Authentic Southern BBQ

Just moments after its opening for dinner, patrons at Old Fields already line the bar for drinks and dining.

Van Nostrand is partnered up with David Tunney, who was also once a partner for Besito and a founding partner with his brother John of Honu, which they’ve since both sold.

The Old Fields name originally got its start in Greenlawn, where it opened in 1956. Tunney helped to modernize and refresh that location, which is steakhouse, and then repeat the same process with a second location in Port Jefferson.

Old Fields Barbecue is the new heir to the smoky throne.

All the meats are served in portions with a minimum of a half-pound, while chicken is served as a half or whole and sausages are served in wholes. All sides can be purchased a la carte.

There’s also side of standard barbeque sauce, a bourbon-infused barbeque sauce and some vinegar to explore a range of palate enhancers, with more sauces to come.

The House Smoked Brisket ($12/half pound) can only be described as an elegantly rich cut of beef, and is simply a pleasure to chew.

Any establishment that serves bar-

beque has to have an excellent serving of Baby Back Ribs ($12/half rack). Old Fields goes above and beyond with meal that falls off the bone with just a gentle bite, with a deeply rustic, smoky flavor that permeates taste buds.

The Pulled Pork ($7/half pound) was as tender as could be, with a shredded texture that makes it a delight to munch on through the meal.

The House-made Corn Bread ($4) shined as deeply buttery with a slightly crunchy exterior. Highly munchable, it will be a challenge to avoid filling up on this fluffy treat.

The Half Chicken ($9/half, $18/whole) was tender, avoiding the common pitfall of being too dry, by bringing to the table moist, smoky meat with a slightly seared skin.

The Chorizo ($4/each) sausage was just a bit spicy, adding a welcome heat to the panoply of meats.

The Burnt End Baked Beans ($5) were extraordinarily flavorful, with wonderful chunks of meat that makes this side a must have.

The Mac & Cheese ($6) is perfectly

Tender and textured, the Pulled Pork pairs excellently with the bourbon-infused barbecue sauce. subdued, light on the salt to pair excellently with the rest of the meal.

The Collard Greens ($4) are unlike any other, and powerfully savory and smoky, creating a punchy accent in a smorgasbord of sides.

The Cole Slaw ($3) was light and slightly creamy, adding a refreshing burst of coolness to the heavier elements of a meal.

The Sweet Potato Mashed ($5) tastes straight from the pie. It’s a warm, comforting helping of the sweet tuber, complete with crunchy bits of pecan on top.

To pair with a meal, Old Fields’ creative cocktails will help wash down both troubles and the enormous meal.

Reanimated from the post-prohibition days, the Corpse Reviver II ($12) comes from a lineage of drinks apparently designed to cure hangovers. Tasting like a mythical elixir, it features gin, Lillet Blanc, lemon and a touch of absinthe.

The Orange South Side ($9) brings together vodka, orange simple syrup, mint and club soda. Van Nostrand calls it a “light, killer summer drink.” Living up to that, it tastes like a breeze of citrus, highlighted by an accent of mint. It’s topped with candied orange as a garnish that’s not only colorful, but also tasty.

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Old Fields’ chorizo brings a slightly spicy heat, while the chicken is moist and slightly seared.

The collard greens are savory, packing a punch like no other. The mac & cheese is creamy, yet subdued.

Pictured are some of Old Fields cocktails’, the summery Orange South Side (back-left) next to the Corpse Reviver II. In the front row, from left, are a classic New Orleans Sazerac and the Charleston Dragoon Punch.

Cuisine: Modern southern barbecue Atmosphere: Trendy but casual Price: Moderate Hours: Monday, 5-10 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, 12 noon-10 p.m.; Thursday, 12 noon-11 p.m.; FridaySaturday, 5 p.m.-12 midnight

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Check out these locations for your next dining experience!

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The 2017 Long Island Hospitality Ball was held at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on June 26.

A BALL AT THE BALL: The 2017 Long Island Hospitality Ball, a locally-focused culinary, wine and spirits event featuring many of the island’s top restaurants and premier beverage companies, was hosted at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on June 26. This year’s ball, hosted by the Baldwin family, benefited the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund. Guests were able to sample local foods, wines and spirits, and take in live music and entertainment.

or Oreo soft serve in any size cone or cup. Meanwhile, the Commack Friendly’s will join the company’s nationwide effort to raise funds for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. From each $2.99 Friend-z purchase made at participating Friendly’s, the company will be donating $2 to the clubs. Or check out one of the local shops, like Herell’s at 46 Gerard St. in Huntington, or Lics at 74 Main St. in Northport.

BARKIN’ BRUNCH: The Refuge (515 Broadhallow Road, Melville) is hosting another Barkin’ Sunday Brunch on Sunday July 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. During that time, leashed dogs are welcomed to accompany their owners for brunch on the patio (weather permitting). For the pooches, there will be complimentary treats and refreshments courtesy. Meanwhile, owners can enjoy specialty-priced brunch cocktails, along with The Refuge’s typical Sunday Brunch Menu, which can be seen at Refuge110.com. The brunch will benefit Bobbi & The Strays, an adoption center with locations in both Queens and Freeport. For more info, call 631-577-4444.

FREE WINE: Zaro’s Café (135 W Jericho Turnpike #6, Huntington Station) offers a complimentary glass of either red or white wine with the purchase of any Italian entrée. The special, offered for dine-in only, Tuesday, Thursday, has a limit of one glass for person. To make a reservation, call 631-271-4400.

CELEBRITIES SIGHTED: Northport’s own Paralympic gold medal winner Mikey Brannigan, and Long Island-native actor Billy Baldwin, pictured below, stopped by Sweet Mamas at 9 Alsace Place in Northport for a meal last week.

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I SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM: Celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 16 at one of the many ice cream parlors across town. At Carvel locations – including those in Commack, East Northport, Greenlawn, Huntington, Huntington Station and Northport – there will be a buy one get one free special on vanilla, chocolate

The Real Deal Rum Raisin ice cream from Lics in Northport Village.

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health Gurwin Grads Earn Diplomas Capping off a seven-month stint of courses, 35 residents of Commack’s Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center received their diplomas on June 16 as part of Gurwin’s 29th annual graduation ceremony.

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the graduates were among the guests present for the occasion. As part of the traditional graduation ceremony, addresses were delivered by class valedictorian and U.S. Army/Air Force veteran Irving Fuchs and salutatorian and U.S. Navy veteran Freddie Digiacomo.

Fuchs, 96, formerly of Queens, graduated from high school in 1937, but did not continue on to college due to family obligations. Instead, he took a job to help his parents, working in a millinery for 30 cents per hour. In 1942, Fuchs enlisted in the Army/Air Force, and flew 75 combat missions during World War II. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the nation’s second highest award for military valor, for “heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight.” Fuchs retired from a 40-year career with the U.S. Postal Service and has lived at Gurwin since 2012.

Salutatorian Freddie Digiacomo, right, gives his address.

Digiacomo, 88, formerly of Bayport, dropped out of high school to help his family’s bakery business when his two brothers left to fight in World War II. Digiacomo later joined the Navy, and never had a chance to complete his formal education. Now a resident at Gurwin, Digiacomo eagerly attends the Center’s Adult Education classes, which he says gave him the ability to keep his mind sharp and make new friends.

As part of the program, students completed one course per month from September-April. Taught by the Center’s Therapeutic Recreation staff, courses include “The History of New York,” “Understanding the Inventions that Changed the World,” and “Extreme Weather,” as well as programs in art and culture. Residents vote each September, choosing the curriculum from a list of topics; staff mem-

Valedictorian Irving Fuchs turns his tassel

bers research the topics to plan the coursework.

“Tonight’s commencement ceremony is a testament to the will and determination of a generation that values hard work, sacrifice and education,” said Gurwin CEO Herbert Friedman. “Their perseverance and commitment serves as a reminder to us all that learning is a lifelong journey; that personal and intellectual growth is achievable into the golden years. We are very proud of the accomplishments of our remarkable residents.”

On hand to congratulate the graduates and present certificates were Huntington councilwomen Susan Berland and Tracey Edwards, and representatives from Sen. John Flanagan’s and state Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci’s offices.

The ceremony closed with a “graduates’ cheer,” and the traditional tossing of caps.

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By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

In the case of an active shooter, the Huntington Community First Aid Squad is ready for action after it a drill it conducted at St. Anthony’s High School on June 17.

Simulating the event, the HCFAS received a “call” at 9:15 a.m., with a report of an active shooter at St. Anthony’s High School in Huntington Station with an unknown number of gunshot “victims,” made up of the young members of the Nassau Police Explorers and HCFAS Explorers.

By 9:22 a.m., the first of two ambulances arrived on scene. Suffolk County Police Department officers told the First Aid Squad crew that the shooter was neutralized and it was safe to enter to school.

As they entered, they found 20 victims on both the first and second floors with a multitude of different kinds of gunshot wounds. The HCFAS then requested more ambulances and crews.

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First Aid Squad Holds Active Shooter Drill

The HCFAS crew simulates treating a victim for gunshot wounds sustained if an active shooter scenario occurs.

Crews went into the building and expediently tagged victims to highlight the severity of their conditions, then evacuated them to the treatment area.

Once there, crews treated their wounds and brought them to the ambulances, as if to rush them to the hospital.

“This is an example of our ongoing training for our Huntington Community First Aid Squad volunteers,” HCFAS spokeswoman Andrea Golinsky said. “They felt good in the sense that Walk-In

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they were able to go in and do what they needed to do and felt confident that if something happened, they would be able handle to it.”

All in all, six of the first aid squad’s ambulances reported for duty, with two first responder vehicles, as well as their Multi Casualty Incident vehicle. In additional to all chiefs reporting, there

As part of an active shooter drill, a member of the Huntington Community First Aid Squad evacuates a “victim” from St. Anthony’s High School. were also 25 crew members present.

The Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department also had in-house crews on standby ready to handle any real emergency calls while the drill was taking place.

Coalition Educates Youth Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition has landed a grant award from the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute for its project that teaches kids and teens the basics of environmental protection.

The project, “Planting the Seeds of Prevention Education: Capacity Building Among Young Leaders!” was commended by NYSP2I Director Charles Ruffing for keeping youth informed and aware of how to reduce toxic chemical exposure.

It’s “an important part of pollution prevention outreach and education,” Ruffing added. “We are pleased to support Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition’s project to develop new young leaders who will encourage their community to make safer choices and ultimately contribute to an overall reduction in the use of hazardous chemicals.”

NYSP2I is funded by the Environmental Protection Fund administered by the state Department of Conservation, and has been engaged in supporting a variety of projects across the state to enhance the wellbeing of communities for 10 years.

HBCAC collaborates with the Huntington school district for the project.

Huntington Superintendent James

Polansky said the district has been involved for over 10 years and, “since that time, I have been a proud witness of the success achieved by many students…. not only in terms of their conducting cutting-edge scientific research, but also in their using the experiences as guiding forces toward a related course of college study and/or career.”

Another partner is the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Sarah Evans, PhD MPH, of the school, said “children and teens are particularly susceptible to the harmful effects of environmental exposures, largely because their brains and reproductive systems are still developing.

“Educating this population to make safer choices and support initiatives that reduce the use of harmful chemicals will have widespread positive impacts on future generations.”

Melanie Gabrell, associate executive director of HBCAC, said she appreciates each of the partnerships the coalition has formed over the past 30 years.

She added, “These kids are our future, it is our job to provide them with the tools that will pave the way to a happier, healthier future for themselves and their communities.”

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health Aches, Pains Of Arthritis

By Keith M. Oshan, M.D. info@longislandergroup.com

When those of us of a certain age awaken each morning lots of body parts ache to varying degrees and according to the weather.

The term arthritis means inflammation of the joints.

As we age the pain and stiffness worsens. The most common types are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritis, which is the most common type, has as its cause the wearing away of the cartilage that lines the surfaces of bones that form a joint. Hips and knees are the most commonly affected joints, but the spinal column, hands, feet and even the jaw (TMJ) can all be involved.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that targets the lining of the joint known as synovial tissue.

An autoimmune condition is one in which the body attacks its own tissues as if they were invaders. Science has not yet figured out why this happens. Other autoimmune conditions include lupus, psoriasis, and ulcerative colitis.

Risk factors for all forms of arthritis include family history (genetic), age, sex, previous injury, and obesity.

We will discuss symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment, touching on the most common points.

The most common symptoms include pain, stiffness, swelling, redness, and a decreased range of motion.

The causes of the symptoms depends on which type of arthritis a person may have. Osteoarthritis, caused by the constant wearing away of the cartilage, allows bone to rub on bone which causes pain and stiffness. Joint injury or infection can speed up this process.

In rheumatoid arthritis the body attacks the synovial tissue lining the joint capsule. The synovium becomes

inflamed and swollen. This can eventually cause destruction of cartilage and bone.

Diagnosis begins with blood and urine testing, and if the joint is swollen, removal and examination of the fluid. Diagnostic imaging begins with X-rays and may progress to CT, MRI, and ultrasound exam of the affected joint.

The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms and increase joint function.

Therapy usually begins with moist heat, physical therapy, and the judicious use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). Common drugs are Advil and Aleve. These medicines are meant for short term use only as they have significant side effects if used chronically. These include cardiovascular complications and irritation of the stomach that could result in bleeding. If stronger pain control is needed, there are prescription strength NSAIDS (meloxicam) and also opiate medication. Opiates are narcotics and carry their own risks and side effects. Decisions about which form of therapy are made only after the patient and prescriber are in agreement as to which is the correct form of initial therapy. Sometimes these therapies are not good enough to control the pain and decreased function and it is necessary to go to the next level of medications. Drugs such

as methotrexate and plaquenil slow the body’s immune system response, which reduces symptoms of pain and swelling. Newer drugs such as Enbrel and Remicade block proteins made by the body that are part of the immune system attack on the joint. All of the medications can have very serious complications and a thorough discussion and understanding is mandatory.

The last form of medical therapy are steroids. These were the first drugs successful in halting the body’s immune system on the joint. Unfortunately, although highly effective, their long term side effects were not acceptable to many people.

Physical therapy and low impact exercise (walking) can strengthen muscles around the joints and increase the range of motion. Even though getting out bed is associated with all those aches and pains, the more you move, the better you will feel. If you rest you rust!

Other treatment options include joint repair and replacement, and fusion of certain joints. These are rather complicated and will be discussed in a later article.

Keith M. Oshan, M.D., is a graduate of Louisiana School of Medicine. He has worked as a staff anesthesiologist at Winthrop University Hospital and, most recently, North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset.

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Spotlight On

Huntington Businesses

Long Islander News photos/Janee Law

business Title Boxing Club Is Beefing Up

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Danny Cordova, owner of Title Boxing Club in Huntington village, attributes the businesses growing success to the culture and community they have created since he took over in 2014.

“We’re just constantly building the relationships and that’s the key,” Cordova, 49, of Huntington, said. “It’s very little to do about jabs and crosses and more to do about the people, that we’re a people business and that’s how we built the community.”

Title offers boxing and kickboxing classes in group or private training sessions. Cordova said every trainer at Title writes down every movement demonstrated in class, so they can track what works and what doesn’t work.

“We change your body and we change your mind,” Cordova said. “We really impact someone every single day and there’s nothing more rewarding.”

With 35 punching bags that hang from steel metal bars, the 3,400square-foot building also includes a boxing ring, weight-lifting area and

Danny Cordova, owner at Title Boxing Club in Huntington village, attributes the businesses growing success to the culture and community they have created since he took over. treadmills. Opening in August 2013, membership has grown from approximately 100, to over 400 since Cordova took over in November 2014.

Members range from 8-75 years old, Cordova said, adding that majority of their membership comes from word of mouth.

In December 2015, its average class

Since owner Danny Cordova took over the business in 2014, Title Boxing Club has grown in its membership to approximately 100 to now more than 600.

size of 20 members has grown to 30 and sometimes there aren’t enough bags, Cordova said.

Starting off with 60-minute format, which includes a 15-minute warm up, eight 3-minute rounds of nonstop boxing and 15 minutes of core workout, Title implemented 30-minute format in the beginning of 2016.

“The 30-minute class works really great for people who don’t have much time also for people that are intimidated that don’t feel like they can do an hour,” Cordova said. This format includes 7-minute warm up, 4 rounds of boxing and 7-minute core workout.

“It’s more challenging because it’s faster paced,” he added. “The one hour format you can control more, but the 30 minute you feel like you’re in a rush because we want you to get your heart rate up.”

Now, Title is testing a new 45-minute format, which will include a 7-minute warm up, the full eight 3-minute rounds of boxing and 7-minute core.

“For those who really love to just hit the bag, it’s just enough of a warm up to get you sweating and it’s just enough of a core not to kill you so that you still can experience the full eight 3-minute rounds of boxing,” Cordova, who was an Elite International Taek-

wondo athlete in the ‘80s, said. “I think it’s going to be really popular.”

The gym has grown into a new location in Syosset, adding an additional 200 to its membership. Opening in March 2016 with a different owner, Cordova took over that location in April.

Title is currently offering a student summer program, where college students pay a flat fee of $426 for the months of June, July and August For those coming into the summer program late, students can get a two month summer package at a different price, which includes the holidays when they return from school.

With their new slogan, “Best Hour of Your Day,” Cordova said they’re making changes to people’s lives one hour at a time.

He added, “My proudest moment is the transformation we make to these members, mentally, physically, and emotionally.”

Title Boxing Club 335 Main Street #2, Huntington 631-425-4141 Titleboxingclub.com

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Engeman Theater Celebrates 10 Years Long Islander Photos/Peter Sloggatt

Photo courtesy of BAE Systems

Employees, friends, supporters and performers were among guests at a party celebrating the 10th anniversary of the opening of the John W. Engemann Theater at Northport. Theater partners Kevin O’Neill and Richard Dolce welcomed guests at the event held in the Founder’s Room of Huntington’s Paramount Theater. Below left, O’Neill shares a laugh with Paramount partner and longtime friend Brian Doyle. Below, right, Engemann creative director Richard Dolci and his wife, Amy, welcome friends John and Rachel McGinnis to the party.

The anti-jam GPS units, the four ridges on the fuselage of the aircraft in front of the pilot, prevent GPS signals from being jammed by interference.

Greenlawn Firm Awarded $12.3M Navy Contract

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

The Greenlawn branch of BAE Systems, a British military aerospace company, has been awarded a $12.3 million contract with the Department of the Navy, a component of the Department of Defense, to build 265 anti-jam GPS antenna units for FA-18 aircraft.

Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-Huntington) announced the contract on June 27, adding that the project is expected to be completed by June 2022, with all work performed on-site at Greenlawn. Out of the funds, $1.7 million was obligated at the time of the award for the project.

“As I’ve been saying since I took office, the defense and aerospace industries are a critical component of our district’s economy and important for job creation. This contract is great news for BAE Systems and for people living on Long Island,” Suozzi stated.

Suozzi is a member of the House Armed Services Committee. He also sits on the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee and the Over-

sight and Investigations Subcommittee.

The conformal-controlled reception pattern antennas works with the existing antennas system aboard the FA18’s to provide consistent reception, even when faced with intentional and unintentional interference.

John Casenzo, program manager for antennas, combat ID and logistics systems at the local branch, said the awarding of the contract dovetails with BAE’s plan to expand in Greenlawn, with 40 requests for new job openings for engineers and other functions.

“We’re certainly happy to have received that contract. We’re glad to be on a growth path,” Casenzo said.

Casenzo said that at the Greenlawn location, they specialize in Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems, as well as mission computer systems, two rapidly growing sectors in the defense arena.

Casenzo added, “It’s very simple for a GPS to be jammed. What these antennas do, they’re part of a system, that makes them non-jammable.”

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s s e n i s u b Ready, Set, Go Toward Retirement

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

This is where you start out on your journey to retirement. Most experts say you start planning your financial future when you get your first job and first paycheck. For the best chance to retire when you want and with what you want, strongly consider getting serious now.

You start with your first job at age 25 and plan to retire at age 65. This gives you 40 years and most of us get two checks each month. Forty years times two paychecks each month means you will be receiving 1040 checks during your working years. Now if you retire at age 65 and plan to live 30 years that means you have to generate your future paychecks out of your own saved assets. You have to generate a total of 30 years of paychecks to yourself twice a month, so that is 780 paychecks you have to generate and receive. How much do you want each paycheck to you to be? Money in

equals money out plus investment cover ways to find the money to invest growth. You do the math or call us to for your future by creating a budget help you figure it out. and balance sheet – they are like a fiWhen your first check comes in, nancial GPS showing the best ways to you are the first bill every payday. find that additional money to put Most planners would like to see you away. put away 15 percent off Are you nearing rethe top. In the beginning tirement? Time to conwhen you are first startsider a lot of things: ing out you most likely Planning for your (and will say I can’t afford THE EXPERT your families) future, that much – yes you can Making critical choices, and you should cut back Personal investment in other areas to accomgoals, Making the right plish this. moves, Investment risks to balance, You can start by putting funds into Portfolio allocations, taxable vs. taxa personal Individual Retirement Ac- deferred or Tax-free, pensions and count or a ROTH and also look into qualified plans. the retirement plan offered by your For years you have been investing employer (401k, 403b, 457) plan if it for growth of your assets and now you is offered. If the employer offers a have to start thinking of how you can match on their plan you just plain have convert some of the funds for income. to invest up to the match – it is pure Which funds do you change over? found money!

Which funds do you consider for the I am sure you have lots of reasons income portion and how do you adwhy not to invest (buying a car, or a dress risk? There are a lot of questions home, or?) however, think about your to answer for yourself. Find a CFP long-term goals (the home, a spouse, and let them help you get started on children, education, etc.). Think about the proper path. the security of those you care about Once again, we are standing by to and are responsible for. You will dis- assist you in any way we can. If we do

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not know the answer to your question(s), I can assure you we know where to go to get the answer you are looking for. We thank those of you who have reached out to us and look forward to hearing from you too. Have a wonderful summer and don’t forget the sun screen.

Huntington’s Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP, runs Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc., a fullservice 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!

First Responders Are There For You

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

They’ve been there for you, and they’re asking you to be there for them, too.

Todd Cohen, a 30-year firefighter from Dix Hills, co-founded a referral service dubbed Hire A First Responder listing for-hire work of all kinds ranging from legal services, construction, graphic design, plumbing and electrical work. And, it’s made up exclusively of verified first responders from the neighborhood.

“I’ve been in the fire department for about 30 years and over the years, people are always calling me saying, ‘Do you know a

plumber?’ ‘Do you know an electrician?’” Cohen said.

If he couldn’t find a service provided in his own department, he added that he’d often call other nearby fire departments to ask if

why not take all this talent and try to group it under one service?”

Scheduled to officially on July 3, the service is free for customers to use and charges first responders a nominal fee to receive their referrals.

they had members with that particular skillset.

“I just started realizing when I started to get to know other people in other fire departments that there’s a lot of talent out there. So,

Similar services, he said, offer a contractor a lead, but shares it with other contractors, as well. With Hire A First Responder, a customer is matched with one wellsuited contractor, who won’t have

to compete with others.

But, Cohen said, they’ll also provide more referrals for bigger projects where customers may want to compare quotes.

Vicky Weinstein, of Dix Hills, troubled by a faulty cesspool two weeks ago, stumbled on the service browsing Facebook. She was contacted right away and referred to a first responder who fixed the issue the very same day.

“This is the most wonderful service. They’re great. They came, they took care of it, and I appreciated it,” Weinstein said To learn more, request a service or sign up as a contractor, visit Hireafirstresponder.com.

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

Exec. Director www.huntingtonchamber .com

Loading… Summer Fun! The Young Professional Scavenger Hunt is back! Grab some friends and come participate in the fan favorite event filled with laughs and entertainment, rain or shine. Teams can pick up their first clue between 5:00pm6:30pm at the Chamber Office and venture into the village to their first location. The clues will lead each team to several venues around the village, where participants will engage in various activities in order to retrieve the

Chamber Member Spotlight School break camps, family programs, films, social evenings and more – The Whaling Museum & Education Center (301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor) has something for everyone! Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the museum’s public programs explore the rich local whaling industry, its impact on our regional and cultural history, and its sustained implications on modern life. Home to over 6,000 pieces in its collection the museum displays scrimshaw, log books, clothing and more, including an original 19th century whaleboat complete with all its gear.

Along with special seasonal events, the museum hosts many recurring events such as Build-aBoat Workshops, which build on the heritage of ship model design as well as artistic expression, as visitors imagine and design unique wooden vessels; Making Memories By The Sea, a bimonth-

ly, craft-based partnership for visitors with dementia; Create!

Stations offer activity-based centers with open-ended opportunities to nurture personal expression in all ages; Down the Hatch (bimonthly series) social evenings for adults include Whales, Ales, & Salty Tales in May; and Walking Tours through CSH village that build awareness of local cultural identity. The museum also offers a robust slate of programs to schools and scouts exploring arts and culture in engaging ways, as well as customized birthday parties.

The exhibits remain open year round (11 a.m.-5 p.m., daily during the summer season; closed Mondays in the winter) and serves 20,000 people annually, most of whom are from Nassau and Suffolk Counties, but also include visitors from throughout the state and country.

following clue and proceed to the next location. There will be a handful of locations and each team needs to then perform a task once they get to the destination. This event is a great way to encourage teambuilding, networking, and support local businesses throughout the town. Make sure to have a fun time with it and get creative with your team attire to earn extra points!

The Young Professional Committee will also be collecting supplies for seniors going off to college from tri community youth agency! (i.e. - toiletries, notebooks, pens, dorm room supplies). Every supply item counts and is an extra point for your team. In the end, the teams will congregate at one final location where the monthly Business Blender will be held, and prizes for the winning teams will be distributed. Make sure to pick your team wisely as the clues will test your knowledge of the area and pop culture! Call the Chamber for more details and/or to register a team: 631423-6100.

Upcoming Chamber Events July 6, 5 p.m. – Rescheduled: Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Energy Fitness (226 New York Ave., Huntington) July 13, 5 p.m. – Young Professionals Summer Scavenger Hunt in Huntington village July 18, 6 p.m. – Seaside Soiree at The Pavilion at Sunken Meadow (White-attire themed party)

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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Arts Festival Continues

Calendar

The Annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival is held each Tuesday-Sunday through Aug. 13. Performances begin each night at 8:30 p.m. (except on Tuesdays, when family series performances begins at 7:30 p.m.). Performances are held at the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park (Prime Avenue and 25A in Huntington). All performances are free and open to the public. For more info, and the full schedule, visit Huntingtonarts.org, or call 631-271-8423.

59th Season Of Summer Tunes

The Northport Community Band’s 59th summer season continues July 6 at the Robert W. Krueger Bandstand in Northport Village Park (rain site is Northport High School) with the “Water Music” performance celebrating sailing and the sea, including Handel’s 300-year-old favorite and Rodgers’ “Victory at Sea.” Concerts begin at 8:30 p.m. and will continue each Thursday through July 27. For more info, call 631-261-6972, or visit Nbc59.org.

Lecture On Battle Of Petersburg

North Shore Civil Roundtable will host Edward Alexander at South Huntington Public Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington) on July 6, 7 p.m. Alexander will speak about his book, “Dawn of Victory: Breakthrough At Petersburg.” Free and open to all. Call 631549-4411 for more info.

FRIDAY ‘Acts Of Love’

A tribute play to late Huntington actors Ed and Sue Dennehy, “Acts of Love” by Joe Beck, debuts in Lindenhurst next month. There will be Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday shows beginning July 7 and running through July 23 at Studio Theatre (141 South Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst). Tickets ($25) are available through Studiotheatreli.com.

Paint A Monkey

Bertucci’s (881 Walt Whitman Road, Melville) is hosting a paint nite featuring “Monkeying Around” on Friday, July 7, 7 p.m. Food and cocktails will be available for purchase. Cost is $45. Register at Bit.ly/2uohZDX.

SATURDAY Heckscher Lego-ized

Lego Artist David Haliski will be leading kids in the building of a mini Heckscher Museum, and other Lego activities at the

Louis Panacciulli and The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra will perform an outdoor concert with popular and light classical music on Sunday, July 9, 8:30 p.m. at Heckscher Park (Prime Avenue and 25A in Huntington). Free admission. Call 516-565-0646 for more info.

Barkin’ Brunch

The Refuge (515 Broad Hollow Road, Melville) is hosting its dog-friendly Sunday brunch on July 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Leashed dogs can enjoy complimentary treats and refreshments, and are welcome to join their owners for the brunch, which benefits Bobbi and the Strays.

There will be raffle baskets and merchandise for sale. For more info, call 631-577-4444.

MONDAY Get Connected

The Summer Youth Connection program, which provides free educational and recreational activities to youths ages of 12-18, begins in Huntington July 10 and runs Monday-Thursday through Aug. 18 at Walt Whitman High School.

There’s also a special needs component held on Friday nights. Registration is available online at Bit.ly/2s5CbMo, or by calling Michele Martins at 631-351-3317.

Drive-In Movie

See “The Secret Life Of Pets” (Rated PG) at Crab Meadow Beach in Northport on Thursday, July 6 as part of Huntington Councilman Mark Cuthbertson’s annual Movies on the Lawn series. Come early to greet some of the residents of the town’s animal shelter, as the shelter kicks off their “Free Pet Adoption Weekend” event before the movie, which begins around 8:30-9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs. Overflow parking is available, with a bus shuttle service. Rain date showing is July 13, 7:30 p.m. at Elwood Middle School (478 Elwood Road). Visit Huntingtonny.gov for more info.

Concert In The Park

Northport Firemen’s Fair

Stroll Through The Gardens Northport Historical Society’s annual Garden Tour will be held Sunday, July 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.. Eight gardens will be featured on the self-guided tour. There will also be a vendor expo held in the Historic Thompson building, and a plant sale at the Bayview Avenue residence. Tickets are $30 for members ($35 for non-members; add $5 to tickets purchased the day of) and available at Northporthistorical.org/events, or at the 215 Main St. office in Northport Village. Call 631-757-9859 for more info.

2 Prime Ave. museum in Huntington on Saturday, July 8, 1-3 p.m. The first 25 families in attendance will receive a “take & make” Heckscher Museum Lego kit.

The fun is part of the Heckscher Museum 97th anniversary celebration, which will take place July, 8-9, when admission to the museum will be free. For more info, visit Heckscher.org.

Nature Walk

Enjoy a slow, around 1-mile walk through the northwestern section of Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve (25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington) on July 8, 9:45-11:45 a.m. Rain or shine. Park admission is $4 and advance reservations are required (call 631-423-1770). Intended for adults.

Storytime With Loader & The Gang

Hear the story of Loader, Dump Truck, Backhoe and Crane in Anna Dewdney’s “Little Excavator” at the East Northport Barnes & Noble (4000 E Jericho Turnpike) on Saturday, July 8, 11 a.m. There will be activities after story time. Call 631-462-0208 for more info.

Adoption Event

Audi of Huntington (363 E Jericho Turn-

pike, Huntington Station) is hosting an adoption event with dogs, cats, puppies and kittens on Saturday, July 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For more info, visit Animalleague.org.

SUNDAY Stroll Through The Gardens

Northport Fire Department’s annual fair kicks off Monday and run through Saturday, 7-11 p.m. Admission is free, and there will be pay-one-price specials available daily. There will be rides, food, skill games, and three shows each night.

The fairgrounds are on Steers Avenue, off of Ocean Avenue. For more info, visit Northportfd.org.

TUESDAY Network! Network!

Network!Network!, a community of business development professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders, is hosting a networking breakfast at Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. (534 Broadhollow Road, Melville) on Tuesday, July 11, 8-10 a.m. For more info, or to register, visit Networknetwork.net.

WEDNESDAY

Northport Historical Society’s annual Garden Tour will be held Sunday, July 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.. Eight gardens will be featured on the self-guided tour. There will also be a vendor expo held in the Historic Thompson building, and a plant sale at the Bayview Avenue residence.

Tickets are $30 for members ($35 for non-members; add $5 to tickets purchased the day of) and available at Northporthistorical.org/events, or at the 215 Main St. office in Northport Village.

Call 631-757-9859 for more info.

Celebrate Henry David Thoreau’s 200th birthday on July 12 with a full-gallery, large-scale installation of his series, “24 Tree Studies for Henry David Thoreau,” on display at Heckscher Museum of Art (2 Prime Ave., Huntington) through July 30. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wednesdays. Town residents are admitted for free after 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Visit Heckscher.org for more info.

Art In The Park

Continue The Hunt

The 2017 Sunday Art in the Park Festival is set for July 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Northport Village Park. The festival features music, dance, poetry and artists displaying and selling their works. Free admission. Visit Northportarts.org for more info.

Celebrate Thoreau’s Birthday

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LONG ISLANDER NEWS • HUNTINGTON WEEKLY (Continued from page 18) gems” planted at each of the participating museums and organizations (The Whaling Museum & Education Center, The Heckscher Museum of Art, Northport Historical Society, Huntington Historical Society, Walt Whitman Birthplace, The Cold Spring Harbor Fire House Museum and the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities).

Find all the answers to this scavenger hunt, get your map stamped at each venue and be entered for a chance to win a family membership or prize package from all seven organizations.

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Heckscher Lego-ized Lego Artist David Haliski will be leading kids in the building of a mini Heckscher Museum, and other Lego activities at the 2 Prime Ave. museum in Huntington on Saturday, July 8, 1-3 p.m. The first 25 families in attendance will receive a “take & make” Heckscher Museum Lego kit.

The fun is part of the Heckscher Museum 97th anniversary celebration, which will take place July, 8-9, when admission to the museum will be free. For more info, visit Heckscher.org.

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.

Village Scavenger Hunt

Grab some friends and join The Young Professionals Annual Scavenger Hunt through Huntington village on Thursday, July 13. Teams can pick up their first clue between 5-6 p.m. from the Huntington Chamber Office (164 Main St.) and venture into the village to their first location. Clues will lead each team to several venues around the village, where participants will engage in various activities in order to retrieve the following clue and proceed to the next location. In the end, the teams will congregate at one final restaurant where the monthly Business Blender will be held, and prizes for the winning teams will be distributed.

Register at Huntingtonchamber.com.

Word-Famous Artist To Display Work

A collection of artworks and sculpture by world-renowned artist Romero Britto will be on exhibition and available for acquisition at LaMantia Gallery in Northport starting with exhibition previews on July 15. The collection will open to the public on Saturday, July 22. Public exhibitions with Britto will be Saturday, July 22, 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, July 23, 2-4 p.m. Visit Lamantiagallery.com for more info.

RSVP by calling 631-754-8414 or emailing info@lamantiagallery.com.

Summer Stroll

Take a stroll through Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve (25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington) on Sunday, July 16, 9:45-11:45 a.m. The around 1.5-mile stroll is one in a series designed to observe season changes. Rain or shine. Call 631-423-1770 to register. Admission to the park is $4.

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.

• Improv workshops led by Helen Mur-

dock-Prep will be held each Wednesday through Aug. 9. Learn basic acting skills needed to perform on stage. Open to all ages 18 and up. Cost is $150.

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 631499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.

• Movies are shown on select Thursdays, 2 p.m. at Fountaingate Gardens (50 Hauppauge Road, Commack). The July 20 showing is “La La Land” (Rated PG-13). Refreshments will be served.

Deer Park Library

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

• A non-AARP defensive driving course will be held Saturday, July 8, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The class may lower insurance costs, as well as points on licenses.

Registration in-person with a check or money order ($25) at the library.

Elwood Public Library

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

• Nicole Sparling will lead a Toddler Tango class featuring instruments and music from around the world on July 13, 11:15 a.m.-12 noon. Intended for ages 2-5 (not in kindergarten); register online.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

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

• The Xtreme Video Gamers Club meets each Friday, 6-9 a.m. at the Dix Hills branch. Call for more info.

• Monday Funday is each Monday through August at the Melville branch.

The full list of programs, which are intended for children, is available online.

Programs run 6-7 p.m. and no registration is required.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • The post-apocalypse movie series kicks off July 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m. with “City of Ember.” Intended for teens (entering grades 6-12); popcorn and drinks will be served. Register online.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335

New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org.

• Learn to play chess, or improve your game, with the Long Island Chess Nuts at the Main branch each Saturday, July 8-29, 11 a.m.-12 noon. Intended for kids entering grades K-5.

• Enjoy short stories from around the world, and make a craft, at the Station branch each Wednesday, 10-10:45 a.m. through July 26. Intended for children ages 18 months to five years.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Northport branch: Decorate and devour cupcakes July 13, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Intended for teens. Registration now open.

• East Northport branch: Illustrator David O. Miller will guide teens through the steps needed to create a sci-fi world and the creatures to inhabit it on July 18, 3-4:30 p.m. Intended for teens.

South Huntington Public Library

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

• The library is assembling a guided tour of the 9/11 Museum and Freedom Tower for Sept. 25. After the museum tour, the group will stop for lunch at Hudson Eats at Brookfield Place, and then meet at the Freedom Tower. Tickets are $124 and include transportation, admission to the venues, tour, escort and gratuity. Registration now open for all.

TH EA TER/ FI LM Cinema Arts Centre

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

• Award-winning thriller “The Beguiled,” directed by Sofia Coppola, will be shown at 12 noon, 2:10 p.m., 4:20 p.m., 6:50 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 6. Tickets range $5-$12 (discounts for members).

• The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the cinema on Saturday, July 15, 9 a.m. Call 631-423-7610, or email info@cinemaartscentre.org for more info.

• Long Island-based independent filmmaker Glenn Andreiev will lead a two-day workshop July 22-23, 9:30 a.m.-12 noon.

Tickets are $60 ($50 for CAC members).

John W. Engeman Theater at Northport 350 Main St., Northport. engemanthe-

ater.com. 631-261-2900.

• Showings of “Greece” run through Aug. 27. Tickets start at $73.

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.

• Register online for summer pre-college programs (ages 14-18) and summer art adventures for children.

• “A Quotidian Life: Beauty in the Ordinary” will be on display July 15-Aug. 5

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 • The Summer Fun! member artists exhibition will be on display throughout July.

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 • Wacky Water Wednesday, with sprinklers, bubbles, lawn games and activities, are back and run each Wednesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., through August.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-3418. 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.

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• Superhero Camp begins July 10 and runs through July 14 (9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day). Cost is $157.50 for the week ($135 for members). For kids in grades K-3. Call, or go online, for more info.

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..

• A photography exhibition by Richard Gardner is on display through July 29.

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Help Seniors Learn Computer Skills

SeniorNet offers computer classes for adults 50 years and older to teach technology like Facebook and iPads. SeniorNet is seeking volunteers for teaching, coaching and assisting with computer lab maintenance. Other volunteer opportunities are available. Email information@seniornetli.org, call 631470-6922, or visit Seniornetli.org.

Audi of Huntington (363 E Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station) is hosting an adoption event with dogs, cats, puppies and kittens on Saturday, July 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For more info, visit Animalleague.org.

Be A Museum Docent

Green River Gallery

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 mid20th century.

Haven Gallery

155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500. havenartgallery.com • Three exhibits will be on display through July 30. They are Canadian artist Alex Garant’s “Proprioception;” Northern Georgia artist Annie Stegg Gerard’s “Halcyon Garden;” and the “Ornamented” group exhibit.

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.

• Thaddeus Holownia’s Walden Revisited pays homage to the 19th century American writer Henry David Thoreau, whose experiment in simple living unfolded over two years at Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts beginning in 1845. The work will be on display until June 30.

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 Jews and others.

Huntington Art Center

11 Wall St., Huntington. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; most Mondays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. 631-423-6010.

• Specializing in custom picture framing, delivery and installation, custom mirrors, blown glass, fine art, photography and more.

Huntington Arts Council

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.

• The Huntington Summer Arts Festival runs six days a week, Tuesday-Sunday, rain or shine, through Aug. 13. Tuesday family shows begin at 7:30 p.m.; all other shows begin at 8:30 p.m. The free shows are held on the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park (Prime Avenue and Main Street, Huntington).

Huntington Historical Society

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 • “Promenade Parasols,” an exhibit of three gowns considered to be jewels of the collection, and a selection of antique parasols from the 1860s through the 1930s, is on display at the Kissam House during special events and upon request by appointment, which can be made by contacting Wendy Andersen at 631-427-7045 ext. 404 or wandersen@huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Northport Arts Coalition

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts.

PO Box 508, Northport. northportarts.org • Art in the Park, featuring fine arts, crafts, music, dance and more, is July 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Northport Village Park.

Free. Entertainment begins at noon.

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

• For an afternoon of historical fun, take a self-guided walking tour of Northport’s historic Main Street, Tuesdays-Sundays, 1-4:30 p.m. Available in the museum shop at $5 per person.

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.

• “Acknickulous,” an exhibit by street artists MilkSop and Tobal, is on display through July 29.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 students with ID and sen-

iors 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.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Summer hours: Monday-Friday, 11-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11-5 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.

MUS IC/ DA NC E

StarLight Coffeehouse

Every third Friday from October to May at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main Street, Northport. 631-6633038. Shows at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). Tickets vary per artist and are available at Northportarts.org.

Five Towns College Performing Arts Center

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

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.

• The Huntington Folk Festival in Heckscher Park is July 29, 12 noon-6 p.m. Visit the website for the full lineup and more info.

The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-6737300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

• Voyage, a Journey tribute band featuring Hugo, and special guest Fleetwood Macked will perform July 21. Tickets are $15-$35.

• Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing is hosting Rockin’ Fights 27, featuring Anthony Karperis and Danny Gonzalez, on Friday, July 28. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets are $50-$200.

The Huntington Historical Society is currently seeking volunteers to train to become Museum Docents at the historic David Conklin Farmhouse Museum. The museum is located at 2 High St., in Huntington and is a fascinating interpretation of the colonial, federal and Victorian time periods. No experience required – an interest in local history is a plus. Training is provided. Call 631-427-7045, ext. 403.

Helping Furry Friends

Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of animals. Free training provided. Visit littleshelter.com, or call 631-368-8770, ext.

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Walt Whitman Birthplace

If you are interested in literature or history, the Walt Whitman Birthplace has fascinating and rewarding part-time volunteer positions available. Free training provided. 631-427-5420, ext. 114.

Thrift Shop Volunteer

Huntington Hospital Auxiliary Community Thrift Shop needs volunteers for merchandise pricing and floor work on Monday afternoons, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 631-271-3143.

Seeking Volunteer Advocates

The Family Service League’s Ombudservice Program of Suffolk County is seeking volunteers to train as advocates for nursing home, adult home and assisted-living facility residents to help ensure they receive quality care and their rights are protected. 631-427-3700, ext. 240.

Artistically Gifted Needed

The Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack is seeking artistically gifted volunteers to partner with residents in a new program, “heART to heart,” aimed at helping people with varying levels of cognitive ability express themselves through art. Contact Judie at 516-931-5036 or jatlas1@optonline.net.

Send us your listings Submissions must be in by 5 p.m.

10 days prior to publication date.

Send to Community Calendar at 14 Wall Street, Huntington, NY 11743, or e-mail to info@longislandergroup.com

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Harborfields retirees were honored during a special award ceremony on June 14. Not pictured: Sharon Kiefaber, Loretta Motz, Bonnie Robertson.

Harborfields School District faculty members, administrators, board members and their families celebrated on June 14 this school year’s retirees and outstanding members.

“Special nights like this give us the opportunity to reflect on what we have done to enrich the lives of the many children in this district that all of you have impacted,” said Harborfields Superintendent Dr. Francesco Ianni.

To kick off the retiree recognitions, Ianni called up Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School principal and retiree Marguerite Greene. He praised her for her dedication and service to the students in the district. Greene was one out of 16 retirees that were honored during the evening.

Other retirees included Gregory Adams, Donna Basile, Maria D’Amore, Patricia DeMarinis, Linda Espey, Claire Flynn, Phyllis Hoar, Sharon Kiefaber, Ellen Macrae, Nicholas Maravell, Dale Melchior, Loretta Motz, Bonnie Robertson, Kimberly Shineman and Rita Vita.

In addition, Board of Education Service Awards were presented to faculty members, administrators and community members who have gone above and beyond in the district. The Teacher Award was presented to Harborfields High School science teacher Keith McInnes and Washington Drive Primary School social worker Anna Zaharia and the Custodial Staff Award was given to Oldfield Middle School custodian Joey Rice.

Three Community Member Awards were presented to Mary Seligmann, Deborah and Frank Stolba and Linda White. The Support Staff Award was given to Peter Iovino and Ianni presented the Administrator Service Award to Executive Director for Instructional Services Jordan Cox. In observance of the 12th point of the Scout Law – “A Scout is Reverent— Life Scout Dylan Feldman and Eagle Scout/Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Brian Trifon, of Commack’s Troop 403, were presented with their Talmud Torah Emblems on June 18 at Boy Scout Troop 403’s Troop Court of Honor, held at their weekly meeting place at the Christ Lutheran Church in East Northport. Presented by North East Region JCOS Committee Chairman Bruce Streger and Jewish Committee member Alan Morris, also Scoutmaster of Troop 403, Feldman and Trifon were presented with a medal and a certificate for having earned all four of the religious emblems while being a registered Scout. The scouts are the fifth and sixth recipients of the Tamid Torah Emblem nationwide, and the third and fourth in Suffolk, since it was first presented in 2012.

Trifon, who has earned two Eagle Palms during his

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Tamid Torah Emblem recipients Life Scout Dylan Feldman and Eagle Scout/JASM Brian Trifon, both of Commack’s Troop 403, are pictured with their Etz Chaim and Tamid Torah certificates and medals. tenure with Troop 403, and also serves as a junior assistant scoutmaster, is the son of Assistant Scoutmaster Marty and Committee Chair Debbie Trifon, and older brother to Girl Scout Amanda Trifon of Melville’s Troop 889.

Feldman is the son of Assistant Scoutmaster Steven and Stacey Feldman, and older brother of Girl Scout Madison Feldman, of Commack’s Troop 872.

Chapin Zerner, an eighth grader at Commack Middle School, took First Place Highest Honors in the New York State Science Congress for his project, “Is there a correlation between coronal mass ejections originating from the sun’s sur-face and the solar sunspot cyclic waxing and waning?”

Zerner’s project focused on one of closest neighbors, the Sun. Although it is 93 million miles away, activity on our nearest star can have consequences here on Earth. The Sun’s temperature varies on an 11year cycle, cycling from a quieter period to a more turbulent solar maximum. Sunspots sometimes erupt into very powerful solar storms which can interact with Earth’s magnetic field and cause problems such as power grid disruptions or even putting satellites in orbit out of service.

Zerner received a $400 check, and plans on continuing his science research into this topic and many others when he attends Commack High School in the fall.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage recently announced that Team Spampinato has affiliated with the Northport regional office. The team is comprised of James Spampinato, Julie Spampinato and Michael Spampinato, who collectively have 36 years of real estate sales experience in the

Congratulating Chapin Zerner on his accomplishment are, from left: teacher/mentors Sean Mahoney and Jamie Handler, Director of Science Alison Offerman-Celentano, Director of Math Barbara Gerson, and Commack Middle School Principal Anthony Davidson. region.

“Team Spampinato brings a wealth of experience, a strong understanding of the regional real estate market and superior customer service.” Lynne McCartney, manager of the branch, said. “We are very excited to have a team of their caliber affiliating with the Northport office.”

Established in 2004, Team Spampinato began with James and Julie, a husband and wife team, and their son Michael joined the team in 2007. All three real estate sales professionals were most recently affiliated with the Northport office of Signature Premier Properties.

“We are excited to affiliate with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and confident that the company’s cutting-edge technology, educational and marketing resources will allow us to expand our business,” James Spampinato said.

He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from St. John’s University, and has been active in the community for the past 35 years as a basketball and soccer coach.

Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing from Fairfield University in Connecticut.

James and Julie Spampinato are residents of Northport and Michael Spampinato resides in Smithtown.

Harlan J. Fischer has joined The Art League of Long Island Board of Directors.

As president of Smithtown-based Branch Financial Services, Fischer has participated in the growth of one of Long Island’s most respected financial services organizations since 1974.

A graduate of Northeastern University, Fischer earned his Chartered Life Harlan J. Fischer Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant professional designations from the American College in 1983. He also holds the Registered Financial Consultant and the Certified Retirement Counselor designations. He is a registered representative and investment advisor representative of Cetera Advisors Networks.

He and his wife, Olivia, have lived in the Town of Smithtown since 1973. He was the president of the board of directors of the Smithtown Township Arts Council from 1992-1997 and served as vice president of the board of trustees of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium through 2000.

Harlan currently serves as the chairman of the planning board of the Village of Head of the Harbor.

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Honored For Service

Pictured, from left, are: Suffolk FRES Deputy Commissioner John Jordan, exChief Steve Kamvakis, ex-Chief and Commissioner Phil Tepe, Huntington Councilwoman Susan Berland, ex-Chief Robert Fling, state Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci, and Huntington Councilwoman Tracey Edwards.

Three members of the Dix Hills Fire Department were recently recognized for their outstanding service at the department’s 70th annual installation dinner. Suffolk Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services Deputy Commissioner John Jordan presented proclamations on behalf of County

Executive Steve Bellone to ex-Chiefs Steve Kamvakis, Phil Tepe Jr., and Robert Fling.

Kamvakis and Tepe were both recognized for their 50-years of dedicated service.

Fling was honored for serving as chief of department from 2015-2016.

New Chiefs Installed

Firemen’s Fair Starts Monday The annual Northport Firemen’s fair kicks off Monday, July 10 and will continue through Saturday, July 15.

Admission is free of charge and the fair is open 7-11 p.m. each day at the fairgrounds on Steers Av-

enue, off of Ocean Avenue.

There will be amusement rides, skill games, food vendors and live music. There will also be pay-oneprice specials each day, a banana derby, and three shows each night.

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WALT’S CORNER

December

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the world is so grey and so sad. Sometimes, the tree weeps whole rivers grieving for her lost leaves.

January, Falmouth Surfers, tadpole-black and slick slide easily towards land on freezing sea – free as fish, they tumble in the waves while I slip and stumble on the icy path, tentative like the silver light tracing the fields, frilling the scallop-edged waves.

Walt Whitman

Music The Town of Huntington Fire Chiefs’ Council recently installed their officers at the annual installation meeting held at the Northport Fire Department.

The Fire Chiefs’ Council is comprised of the fire departments and ambulance squads that provide fire protection and emergency medical service throughout the town.

Huntington Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia administered the oath of office to the executive board.

Pictured, from left, are: ex-Chief Dan McConnell, Halesite Fire Department, first vice president; exChief John McDonough, Northport Fire Department, president; Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia; Assistant Chief Chuck Brady, Huntington Manor Fire Department, second vice president; ex-Chief Gary Hontz, Eaton’s Neck Fire Department, treasurer; and ex-Chief Chris Ingwersen, Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department, secretary.

Today’s clouds were music a melody in a key I’d never heard a song called New Day on the staves of sky - its refrain ‘Pink, Blue, Grey and Colours You Can’t Name.’

Victoria Field Canterbury, U.K. Walt’s Corner is edited by George Wallace, former Suffolk County poet laureate, and honors founder Walt Whitman. Submissions of original poetry, short stories, photographs and drawings are welcomed. Send items to Long-Islander Newspapers, 14 Wall Street, Huntington, NY, 11743. Submissions cannot be returned. Call 631-427-7000 for more information.

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