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theater A Rising Star *Photo by Jessie Eppelheimer

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Meaghan Maher, center, in the John Engeman Theater’s children’s production of “Freckleface Strawberry” as the lead Strawberry. Also pictured, from left, are Marielle Greguski, Andrew McCluskey, Rita Sarli, Matthew Rafanelli, Jacqueline Hughes and TracyLynn Conner.

Strawberry is someone Maher can relate to, considering the character has red hair and freckles and gets teased When Meaghan Maher was a little for her differences, she said.

“It’s just like anything else when peogirl she would tell her mom that she ple tease each other behad dreams of performcause they’re different,” ing on stage in front of she said. “I kind of try to an audience. think about how I would Although she doesn’t feel if I was being bullied remember what drove because of my differher desire, Maher’s ences.” mother began looking Maher said her favorite for local theaters. At age scene to perform is “I 6, Maher began acting Can Be Anything” beat John W. Engeman cause it incorporates both Theater in Northport tap dances and ballet.

Village.

“It’s really exciting and Now 15, she’s landed fun and I love the choreherself her first lead ography,” she added. role, Strawberry in the Meaghan Maher This is her seventh show theater’s production of at the Engeman. She’s also “Freckleface Strawperformed in children’s productions of berry,” which runs through Aug. 27.

Maher is a natural onstage, with a “The Little Mermaid” and “Cinflawless singing voice and lots of en- derella;” and main stage productions ergy as she portrays the 7-year-old of “A Christmas Carol,” “The Music Man,” “A Christmas Story” and “Mircharecter.

“It’s been really fun,” Maher, of East acle on 34th Street.”

“I have a special memory from Northport, said. “I love the show and I get to sing a lot in it so that’s also fun every show I was in because they were always different and with different and getting to learn.”

Maher said she was excited when people, so I had different experishe was presented with the opportunity ences,” Maher said.

Set to enter 10th grade at Northport to play the role of Strawberry, for which she was sought by Jennifer High School this fall, Maher has Collester Tully, director of production. played for the school’s junior varsity “Meaghan came to mind immedi- soccer and track teams, has also joined ately when we thought of the perfect the tour choir and flag line, and has ‘Freckleface Strawberry,’” Tully said. performed in theater productions.

During her free time, Maher said, “She is an incredibly talented and dedicated young performer with a huge she likes to hang out with her friends vocal range. She’s a pleasure to watch and practices her skills.

Looking ahead, she wants to cononstage and also possesses a tremendous work ethic, which we have seen tinue to act, sing and dance on stage, before in other productions she has and perhaps even become a teacher in the industry, she said. done for us.”

By Janee Law

jlaw@longislandergroup.com

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Jano Tantongco

So Long, Farewell

Arsonist Arrested

Closing a chapter… With staff reporter

On the prowl…Last weekend, I decided to Jano Tantongco leaving our staff, he told me that spend the day in Northport Village. It’s been he’ll always be grateful for the opportunities, inlong overdue and Northport sights and humble folks of the Town of HuntingVillage is definitely a destinaton. Coming from Queens, he came to apprecition to spend a beautiful Sunate the subtleties of Long IsIN THE KNOW day. To start my day, I bought land, and especially the characa ticket to see a show. As I was ter and people making up all of WITH AUNT ROSIE heading to the theater, I noHuntington’s hamlets. While ticed a Boston terrier standing seeming like a slower, more provincial pace to on the steps of St. Paul’s Methodist Church. I those on the outside, he learned firsthand that quickly assumed that the owner must of tied the town has a bustling life of its own, representhim to the steps while church service was in sesing a microcosm of life anywhere in the world. sion but then I realized the pup didn’t have a Whether it was interviewing young ones starting leash, or a collar for that matter. As I continued their own charitable nonprofit, covering a high to walk, I scanned the street to see if someone school basketball game or just covering a town was looking for the lost pup, but saw nothing. board meeting, the township showed off its colThe dog hopped off the steps and began to folors and varied layers each and every day. Moving low me, and eventually hobbled passed me. Othon, he told me, he’ll never forget the booming, er bystanders questioned each other if the dog yet quaint, charming, yet exciting, town in a belonged to them and then questioned me of I county he previously knew nothing about. was its owner. The dog sped down Main Street Cheers, Huntington! towards a crowd of people who looked as if they Time really does fly… Can you believe that were going to help the dog. “I hope they find it’s owner,” I whispered to myself as I walked inside summer is nearly halfway over? I’ve been enjoythe theater. Whenever I see a dog lost or without ing these long days and warm (cool?) nights as any tags, I get worried. Being a dog lover myself, much as possible, but I’ve also been noticing that I always preach about the importance of taking the days are starting to run shorter. With that care of your animals. They’re not just pets, said, school is right around the corner, too! they’re family.

We’re gearing up to publish our Back to School issues on Aug. 17 and Aug. 24, so keep an eye (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you out for those. In the meantime, enjoy the rehave comments, ideas, or tips about what’s hapmaining summer nights by staying active. Take a pening in your neck of the woods, write to me walk through the park, have a catch with your today and let me know the latest. To contact me, kids or head down to the beach to catch the sundrop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Isset. You’ll be wishing you did once winter comes lander, 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or along! try the e-mail at info@longislandergroup.com)

A 38-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested on July 25 in Huntington Station for allegedly starting a fire at the Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran church at 22 East 18th St. at around 9:15 p.m., June 20, Suffolk police said. He was charged with fifth-degree arson with the intent to damage property.

Chainsaw Thief Suffolk police said a 50-year-old East Northport man was arrested in Huntington on at around 7:17 p.m., July 24 for allegedly stealing and trespassing in two separate incidents. On June 9 at around 2:45 p.m., police said, he remained unlawfully in a rear fenced yard on property at 9th Avenue in East Northport. Then, at around 9:30 a.m., June 29, he allegedly stole a chainsaw and a gas can from a property on Verleye Avenue in Elwood, according to police. He was charged with third-degree criminal trespass and petit larceny.

Search Warrants Yield Cocaine Suffolk police said they arrested a 23-yearold Huntington Station man for allegedly possessing cocaine during a search warrant executed at his home at around 5:52 a.m., July 21 on 18th Avenue in Huntington Station. He was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

During another search warrant the day before, a 44-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested at around 5:58 a.m., July 20 at his home on Wyoming Drive for allegedly possessing cocaine, police said. He was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Coming Back For Seconds QUOTE OF THE WEEK RICK MEUSER

Photo Of The Week Run, Jorge, Run!

Northport resident Jorge Jimenez runs in the Marcum Challenge. He ran the 3.5-mile course at Jones Beach in 27 minutes, coming in seventh among his PSEG teammates. Beneficiaries of the event are the Long Island Children’s Museum, LI Cares, The Children’s Medical Fund of New York and the Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

‘We are the filet mignon of the ice cream business.’

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A 49-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested for allegedly stealing groceries from Stop & Shop on 1100 East Jericho Turnpike on July 21, according to Suffolk police. He stole groceries at around 2:12 p.m., then came back at around 7:58 p.m. and was then arrested, police said. He was charged with petit larceny.

Pair Of Burglaries Suffolk police said that construction tools were stolen from an unoccupied home on Millet Street in Dix Hills at around 8 p.m., July 21.

In another burglary, medications were stolen from a residence on McKinley Terrace in Centerport via an unlocked window at around 3:30 p.m., July 19, according to police.

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MUSIC ‘Mixed Vegetables’ Hungry For More

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Mixed Vegetables, a cover band founded in Huntington in the ’90s, is getting back together after 25 years.

Drummer Dan Holmes said that with such time passed, members becoming parents and everyone going through multiple careers, there’s been much to catch up on for everyone.

“We were all friends back in the day. It’s been great getting together again and exciting. There’s a lot of ground to cover, a lot of things have changed in our lives over the years,” Holmes, of Greenlawn, said.

The ensemble originally brought together Doug Venuti, Doug Smith, Kathy Turner Yurasko, Dan Holmes, Steve Lanza, Andrew Dreyer, Geoff Tittmann, Chris Jannuzzi, Joe Domjan, Chrissy Lawless Meyer, Kathleen Madden Quigley. For the reunion show, slated for Aug. 19 at the American Legion in Huntington, 10 of the original 11 members will perform.

To fill in the gap, Holmes contacted singer, Christine Jordan, from another band he’s in, Leap of Faith, to complete the upcoming performance.

After tenor sax player, Lanza, started a Mixed Vegetables Facebook page, old photos, videos, articles and memories started rushing back. That prompted Holmes to get in touch and summon the band together once more.

Among their repertoire, they’ll be playing hits like “Baby I Love You,”

by Aretha Franklin, sung by Yurasko, as well as “Domino” by Van Morrison, to be sung by the band’s rhythm guitarist Chris Jannuzzi.

Holmes’ wife Michelle, who Dan described as the band’s biggest fan, eagerly awaits the show, which she also considers an early birthday present.

“It’s really awesome that they’re getting together. You’re going to have a ton of people from old and new,” she said. “Getting everybody in one place is going to be a really great experience for everybody.”

The American Legion is located

at 1 Mill Dam Road. Tickets are available on Eventbrite by searching for “Mixed Vegetables,” or by logging on to Bit.ly/2v44qND.

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Pictured at an all-day rehearsal are, from left: Geoff Tittmann, Joe Domjan, Dan Holmes, Chris Jannuzzi, Doug Smith, Steve Lanza, Andrew Dreyer and Doug Venuti.

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By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Serving up classic seafood treats, sandwiches and drinks, The Shack in Centerport has become a local tradition that keeps diners coming back over and over again.

The humble establishment has its roots firmly embedded in the community. It was first established in 1926, and eventually become a McDonald’s stand. In 1980, Mace Colodny, who used to live in Centerport, purchased it and created The Shack as it’s known and loved today.

Complete with a bitten surfboard on its walls, homey string lights and paper-plate signage, The Shack is simple, satisfying and welcoming.

The outdoor eatery is open as long as it’s not raining. With a wide overhead tent, you’ll feel right at home right off 25A. It brings to the table an inviting barside feel if you want to saddle up right next to The Shack itself for a drink, or you can sit down and stretch out for a full meal.

Jen McNamara, of Northport, has managed The Shack since 2005 and said the local favorite brings together a crowd made up of all types.

“It’s just fun. It’s clams and chaos.

It’s crazy here. It’s family-oriented, everybody comes here. We have customers that come every single day,” McNamara said.

She said the menu is chock-full of fresh, locally-sourced goods, with everything that’s fried being handbreaded to perfection. The menu is also packed with other selections like sandwiches, wraps and salads. And don’t forget to keep up on the specials board for rotating delicacies.

Served with toasty, tasty garlic

Long Islander News photos/Jano Tantongco

‘Clams And Chaos’ At The Shack

Serving up classic goodies including a variety of seafood sensations, the cozy, unassuming establishment, The Shack, has existed in some form since 1926 off 25A in Centerport. bread, the Whole Baked Clams ($13) come with six pieces and are an excellently savory way to start your meal right. Steeped in a sultry, garlicky sauce, the clams are breaded just right, adding a touch of crisp to each bite.

The Kung Pao Calamari ($16) is an Asian-inspired take on the classic app.

With a generous drizzle of sweet chili sauce and slices of carrots and red cabbage, it melds sweet with slightly spicy, all with a crunchy, light breading that definitely hits the spot.

The Deep Fried Surf Clams ($18) entree brings down Ipswich clams from Rhode Island for outrageously fresh, deep-fried clammy goodness.

Served with a mild tartar sauce and

thickly cut fries, keep an eye on your friends and family before they too snag one too many clam bites. The batter might appear thick, but it’s just the right, light amount that lets the clam shine through for a seafood sensation.

A can’t miss entree is the Homemade Lobster Roll ($26, subject to market pricing), which is served as an open sandwich with crispy, almost pillow-like sweet potato fries. Served on a warm, mildly sweet brioche roll from a local bakery, hearty lobster chunks accentuate a lobster blend mixed with celery for a refreshingly satisfying affair. Squeeze on a little lime for a fresh, citrusy kick that will take the lobster to the next level.

A flagship item, the Homemade Lobster Roll is served as an open sandwich on a warm, locally-sourced brioche roll with crunchy sweet potato fries.

The Shack 1 Stony Hollow Road, Centerport 631-754-8989 Theshack25a.com

Try the Whole Baked Clams for a tasty treat of garlicky proportions, served with crunchy slices of garlic bread.

For an Eastern spin on a fried classic, the Kung Pao Calamari generous drizzles sweet chili sauce and slices of carrots and red cabbage over hearty cuts of squid

Hauling down Ipswich clams from Rhode Island, the fresh, crispy goodness of the Deep Fried Surf Clams will surely satisfy lovers of all things seafood.

Cuisine: Seafood Staples Atmosphere: Laid back and casual Price: Inexpensive to Moderate Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.9 p.m.

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side dish

The Commack location of Avocados Mexican American Grill.

Nov. 18, except Sept. 16 (631-7543905; Northportfarmersmarket.org).

Summer is a great time to get out and explore the Island and fresh pro-

BISTRO CLOSES: RM Bistro Progressive Indian Cuisine in Commack recently closed after a nine-month run.

This restaurant provided inventive Indian food to Long Island and fused traditional Indian style and American style cooking. Former head chef Apaar Verma recently left the country for a few months for apprenticing.

During his leave, his father, Arun Verma, took over the restaurant. The Verma family said in a statement on the restaurant’s Facebook page, “Chef Apaar has decided once returning from Gaggan in Bangkok, to focus on honing his craft and learning more before pursuing future endeavors.”

Cherries at Huntington Farmers Market.

Photo courtesy of Reinwald Bakery

FARMERS MARKETS: There are a few farmers markets to visit each week around town, so here’s a list of them. Head to Greenlawn Value Drugs parking lot at the corner of E. Pulaski Road and Broadway, Sundays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., through Sept.

24 (call 516-551-8461 for more info). Check out the Huntington market on Main Street, east of Route 110, Sundays, 7 a.m.-12 noon, through Nov. 19 (631-323-3653; Longislandgrowersmarket.com). Or, explore Northport’s market at the Cow Harbor Park parking lot, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., through

duce the vendors at the markets have to offer. Once fall season rings in, the summer produce will not be available.

Check out these locations for your next dining experience!

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IMPORTED GELATO Newlyopened Martoni Gourmet Emporium on Gerard Street in Huntington Village just added a selection of gelato to its menu. Flavors include hazelnut, Madagascar vanilla, stracciatella, dark chocolate, pistachio and strawberry.

Their gelato has the right texture and consistency. It tastes gelato available on the streets of Italy, and that’s probably because Martoni’s gelato is directly imported from Rome, Italy, according to store owners Mark Healy and Tony Bosco. The Foodies highly recommend this tasty treat as a means to cool off from the summer heat.

QUALITY DOUGHNUTS: Our Foodies have a soft spot for the jelly doughnuts at Reinwald’s Bakery in

Photo courtesy of Avocados Commack

Long Islander News Photo/Lauren Peller

FOR AVOCADO LOVERS: On Jericho Turnpike in Commack, diners can find Avocados Mexican American Grill, which opened up this past spring. Foodies are flocking to this authentic Mexican restaurant for creamy guacamole, tacos, quesadillas, salads, burritos and yucca fries. Avocado enthusiasts can try the avocado quesadilla packed with fresh avocado, bacon, cheese, rice and red onions, and a side of tasty avocado dressing. Avocados also has a $7.99 lunch special that includes dishes like taco salad with beef or chicken, any burrito or a triple pack of tacos. The restaurant even offers $2 tacos each Tuesday so that any Foodie can do Tuesday right. For more info, call 631-343-5900

Dark chocolate gelato from Martoni’s

The popular jelly doughnuts from Reinwald’s Bakery.

Huntington village. The bakery’s most popular doughnut brings together fluffy dough and the perfect amount of raspberry preserves and powdered sugar, all for $1.10 a pop. According to owner Richard Reinwald, customers gravitate towards the jelly doughnuts because the jelly is made in house. For more info, call 631-424-4034.

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MUSIC

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Pursuing JC, a Christian rock band whose eight members range in age from 12-21, has been astonishing audiences for the past six years, during which it’s performed across Long Island, and the northeast.

The band, which has members from the Town of Huntington, has performed for audiences in the thousands, and its next performance is set for Saturday, 7-8:30 p.m. at Shelter Rock Church in Syosset. The concert is free and open to all.

David DeRosa, one of the supporting parents of the band, said that the group started in December 2011 at Shelter Rock Church.

“At Christmas time, a lot of the time the kids would only do bells so I wanted to try to do a tween band,” he said. “We did one song and from a church perspective they loved the fact that they saw these kids go up there and, for their ages, do so well.”

From there, the band continued to grow, having done 300 shows in several locations, including Long Island, Virginia, Connecticut, Lake George, Pennsylvania and New Hampshire.

“The enjoyment that people get is very strong because they are a younger group,” DeRosa said. “When you do some of these church events, there’s an emotional tie that happens with some of the people when they’re

Photos provided by David DeRosa

Young Talent Rocks For Big Crowds

Pursuing JC, an eight-member Christian rock band, astonishes many audiences because of its young talent. watching the kids up on stage.”

Band members include Melville siblings Corinne, Gregory and Kelsey DeRosa; Dix Hills siblings Devin and Jordan Simpson; Kaemon Van, of Smithtown; Brandon Braum, of Smithtown; and Mark Lopresti, of Melville.

Corinne, 15, plays drums; Gregory, 16, plays piano; Kelsey, 19, is the lead singer and plays violin; Devin, 21, a singer; Jordan, 18, the bassist; Kaemon, 12, on electric guitar; Brandon, 15, a singer; and Mark, 18, the saxophonist.

DeRosa said the group plays original songs and cover songs from Christian artists, such as Newsboys, Steven Curtis Chapman and For King & Country, and mainstream artists like Van Halen, Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars.

“It’s kept them safe through their middle and high school years,” DeRosa said. “You spend your week-

ends in the church practicing and you end up achieving so much because you’re playing in front of large groups of people. There’s an appreciation when you do these church events that are very different from others.”

Devin, who graduated from Half Hollow Hills High School East in 2014, said her confidence has grown since she first joined in January 2016.

“I didn’t start singing in front of people until I joined. I actually didn’t want to,” Devin, who’s studying media and production at Queens College, said. “David asked me to fill in with a rehearsal for them… and he kept pushing me further and further out of my comfort zone and now it’s all that I love to do.”

She added the band has taught her to believe in herself and has broadened her love for music.

Kelsey, who graduated from Walt Whitman High School in 2016, said the goal for the upcoming perform-

of a variety of different performances, workshops, community jams, food, live painting, vendors and exhibits.

Several iconic musicians put on performances for festivalgoers, including Grammy winner Charles Neville, of The Neville Brothers, with jamband Circus Mind, and bass star Matt Garrison. Other stars include saxophonist Kenny Garrett; and Grammy nominee harpist Brandee Younger.

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Right, musicians rock the Chapin Rainbow Stage at Heckscher Park on July 22 for the third annual Coltrane Day Music Festival.

Adrenalin delivers high energy and quality beats in Heckscher Park, during the Coltrane Day Music Festival.

Photos by Katie Laible

Heckscher Park was filled with music lovers for the third annual Coltrane Day Music Festival, during which several musicians performed beautiful melodies as a tribute to the legacy of American Saxophonist John Coltrane, who lived in Dix Hills, and his impact on the music industry.

With music like jazz, funk, blues, and hip-hop, the day offered something for everyone to enjoy at the festival, held July 22. The festival consisted

ance is to wrap up the summer with an awesome night of worship and putting on a great show.

“A couple of us will be leaving for college in the days after that so we’ll have a couple of months of not being able to play together as much,” Kelsey, who’s studying Christian leadership at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, said. “We want to kick off the school year and ending the summer with a great night that we can get our community involved in.”

Having been part of the band since it started in 2011, Kelsey said the group has become a family.

“I have my own biological siblings in the group but even the other guys and girls I really love them as family,” she said. “We have such a family dynamic both on and off the stage, which is something I will always cherish.”

Photo by Leslie Lyons

Melodies Fill Park For 3rd Annual Coltrane Day

Gregory DeRosa, of Pursuing JC, plays the piano.

Grammy-nominated harpist Brandee Younger took the stage in the evening of the third annual Coltrane Day Music Festival at Heckscher Park.

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An Irregular Condition: Atrial Fibrillation

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Gurwin Taking Reservations For New Community

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Congressman Is The Subject Of A Probe

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By Julia Limmer info@longislandergroup.com

Huntington-based Metric Subaru donated around 80 blankets and a dozen craft kits to cancer patients at Huntington Hospital on July 17.

This donation is one of many that the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, an organization that is striving to defeat different types of cancer, helped coordinate. The society partners with companies all across the U.S. and contacts hospitals near the company’s location in order to facilitate a successful donation.

Nurses have already begun to give the blankets to patients in need.

“It was nice to see firsthand what this caring, warm gesture meant to our cancer patients,” said Marie Roggenkamp, RN, nurse manager of the Don Monti Cancer Center at Huntington Hospital.

The craft kits will go to children

Photo courtesy of Northwell Health

Huntington Dealership Donates To Cancer Patients

Pictured, from left, are: Vinny Rizzo, assistant sales manager at Metric Subaru; Marie Roggenkamp, RN, nurse manager of Huntington Hospital’s oncology unit; Gail Probst, RN, director of cancer services at Huntington Hospital; and Jaime LaMarca, patient services manager at Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. who are visiting their loved ones in the hospital.

This donation is part of the “Subaru Love Promise,” which centers on deal-

erships striving to be more than just an auto dealership by giving back to their communities. For around 2 years, happy customers and thankful citizens

have been helped by Metric Subaru’s kindness, including the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Commack, where more blankets were donated in July 2016.

The Subaru Love Promise is split into five branches, each focusing on a different cause. There branches are pets, the earth, learning, hunger and health. This time, Subaru Loves to Care, which focuses on the idea that everyone should have a chance to live a healthy life, was at the forefront.

Subaru as a whole had the blankets, which dealerships across the country could buy as part of the Love Promise and later donate with the help of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

“Since we’ve been in the community for 45 years it was nice to give back to the community,” Vinny Rizzo, assistant sales manager of Metric Subaru, said. “Hopefully they’ll enjoy the blankets and crafts and it will make their day better.”

Volunteers Give Back To ACLD Families

Comcast NBCUniversal volunteers come together with ACLD staff and residents in ACLD Residence in Huntington Station for Comcast Cares Day 2017.

Comcast Cares Day volunteers from Comcast NBCUniversal work to beautify an ACLD community residence in Huntington.

Fifty employees from Comcast NBCUniversal’s Advertising Sales Team recently volunteered at four local residences that support kids and adults with learning and developmental disabilities.

The volunteers visited community residences in Dix Hills, Farmingdale, Huntington, Huntington Station of Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities, a Bethpage-based nonprofit.

They volunteered their time and talents as part of Comcast Cares Day, an initiative in its 16th year that gives back to local communities where the company’s employees live and work.

The work included gardening and cleaning up the garden beds at each of

ACLD Foundation Board Member Linda Yaccarino, Chairman of Advertising Sales and Client Partnerships for NBCUniversal, with ACLD resident Keith Breuninger at an ACLD community residence in Huntington Station

the homes.

“We are grateful for Comcast NBCUniversal’s enthusiastic volunteers who donated their time to make the homes of the people we support an even more beautiful place to live,” said ACLD Executive Director Robert Goldsmith.

Linda Yaccarino, chairman of advertising sales and client partnerships for NBCUniversal, said the company is proud to partner with ACLD. “It’s truly amazing what’s possible when 50 volunteers donate their time to make a difference in the lives of others,” said Yaccarino, who is also an ACLD board member. “I’m inspired by the community’s response to Comcast Cares Day and am thankful

for the participants who helped to make this effort a success.”

Keith Breuninger, of Huntington Station, a resident of one of the homes the volunteers worked at, was thankful for the initiative.

“This is awesome,” he said. “Our home looks great with all of the new flowers.”

His father, Richard Breuninger, first vice president of the ACLD Board of Trustees, added, “It was a wonderful experience for all of us. I think many of the volunteers learned a great deal about people with developmental disabilities, and they really enjoyed planting alongside the residents of the homes. They have made a beautiful contribution to the homes in more than one way.”

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health Gurwin Seniors Dance The Night Away

Prom King Mark Stevenson and Prom Queen Victoria Hren.

Prom is a highly anticipated event in most every senior’s life. This is true not only in high school, but also in the golden years, as evidenced by the turnout at the recent Senior Prom held at Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack.

Sixty residents were treated to an evening of companionship, music, dance and high kicking, Rockette-style entertainment, courtesy of the award-

winning Commack Cougarettes kickline and the Commack Grandfriends club.

Vietnam War veteran Mark Stevenson was crowned Prom King and Victoria Hren Prom Queen by their fellow residents at the 27th annual event held in Gurwin’s “New York, New York”-themed Simon Rainbow Room. Sporting corsages, boutonnieres and traditional prom court sashes, the nine

member court and its king and queen led the dancing to a mix of old songs and new, amid a backdrop of taxi cars, shining city lights and a twinkling Manhattan skyline.

“Prom is one of the highlights of the year for our residents and our Therapeutic Recreation staff. We are fortunate to have wonderful volunteers from the community that look forward to socializing with our residents,” Dawn Lettau, director of Therapeutic Recreation, said. “The event helps to recapture memories of years gone by and affords those residents who never experienced prom in their youth the opportunity to participate in one of life’s milestone events. It is an opportunity to make new friends and special memories. We were pleased to continue this age-old tradition at Gurwin. It was truly a night for all to remember.”

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health Atrial Fibrillation: An Irregular Condition

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

Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat that is a risk factor for stroke, heart failure and lack of blood flow to other organs.

There is a lack of coordination between the two upper chambers, atria, of the heart and the two lower chambers, ventricles. Common symptoms include palpitations felt in the chest, shortness of breath, and lightheadedness.

Afib can come and go, or start suddenly and never go away. It is a condition that demands immediate medical attention.

Complications include blood clots forming in the poorly beating atria that can break off and travel to other parts of the body causing ischemia, a

lack of blood flow.

Interestingly, some people do not even know they have Afib until it is detected during routine physical.

Other people will experience weakness, dizziness, confusion, shortness of breath and chest pain.

There are multiple types of Afib.

One type is occasional, or paroxysmal, meaning the irregular beat comes and goes, and can last a few minutes to a few hours and then goes back to normal without any treatment. Persistent Afib starts and does not end on its own. It can require medications or a mild electric shock to return to normal. Permanent Afib means the condition does not respond to any treatment. The plan here is to use medication to slow the number of rapid beats sent down to the ventricles.

This allows patients to feel better and improve blood flow to the body.

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fects, overactive thyroid gland, certain medications, caffeine, tobacco and alcohol. The heart has its own natural pacemaker that can that can fail and cause Afib. A pacemaker can be helpful here. Other causes are lung disease, previous heart surgery, infections, and sleep apnea.

Complications include stroke, which occurs when a blood clot breaks off from the poorly beating atrium and travels to the brain. The clot forms because blood pools in the atrium and coagulates. Risk of stroke increases if you have other medical conditions together with Afib. These include hypertension, diabetes, history of congestive heart failure, or have suffered a stroke previously. The use of blood thinners greatly reduces the risk of stroke or damage to other organs due to lack of blood flow caused by the clot. Afib can also cause heart failure by not allowing the heart to beat effectively.

Tests used to diagnose Afib include a chest X-ray, blood tests, an exercise stress test, Holter monitoring – a 24hour EKG recorded with you connected to a monitor the size of an iPod – and an echocardiogram, which is a form of ultrasound that shows the

structures of the heart in motion and can detect abnormalities.

Treatment goals are to return the heartbeat to normal, or at least control how fast the heart is beating. The other goals are to prevent blood clots and decrease the risk of stroke. Treating and correcting an overactive thyroid gland can cause the Afib to return to normal heartbeat.

As mentioned, other forms of treatment include oral medications, a brief electric shock after a sedative is administered, or other more complicated electrical procedures. Blood thinners may or may not be used based on an informed discussion with your doctor.

Afib is a condition not to be ignored if you do not have symptoms. Stroke can be devastating to a person and their family. I urge anyone who reads this to learn how to take your pulse and check it once a day – it could save your life.

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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Farm Staffed By Differently-Abled Celebrates Season’s Start

Officials inaugurated ELIJA Farm’s Community Supported Agriculture season on July 27 at 43 Foxhurst Road in Huntington Station.

Pictured above is Jason Harris, son of ELIJA executive director Debora Thivierge, cutting the ribbon next to Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone.

Also attending the celebration were Councilwoman Tracey Edwards, Suffolk Legislator Steve Stern (D-Dix Hills) and Lisa Santeramo, director of operations for

Long Island for the Office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

The CSA’s goal is augmenting the health and well-being of the surrounding community by offering educational opportunities for its wide array of membership.

ELIJA Farm is a nonprofit that specializes in letting differently-abled students and adults have a hand in production on the farm, as well as learning vocational skills in agriculture, inventory control and distribution.

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health Senior Community Plan Moving Along Gurwin Jewish Geriatric Foundation’s plan to build an independent living community for seniors across 10.5 acres next to its Commack health care campus has moved another step closer to reality.

Gurwin, a nonprofit that currently operates 67acre senior health care campus on Hauppauge Road west of Commack Road, got state Department of Health approval this summer to begin accepting reservations for the planned community, Fountaingate Gardens.

Fountaingate Gardens would become Long Island’s fourth continuing-care retirement community, or a residential alternative for seniors ages 62 and up that offer, under one contract, an independent living unit, residential facilities and access to long-term care services, as residents’ needs change over time.

The recent state approval for residency will allow the project to begin taking 10-percent deposits, which are refundable, with interest, from future residents to reserve a specific residence and lock-in the entrance fee.

Units will span 828-1,350 square feet and range $424,000-$750,000, according to Gurwin Jewish Public Relations Director Dennine Cook.

The project’s charter club, a group of around 220 future residents, will have priority in the reservation order, allowing members to choose their new residence from 15 floor plans, which range from oneto two-bedroom units.

Construction is expected to begin once 75 percent of the residences are reserved.

A rendering depicts the Fountaingate Gardens senior independent living community that’s planned for Hauppauge Road west of Commack Road in Commack.

Cook said Gurwin anticipates construction beginning in 2018, and that the community will open in 2020.

On July, 12, 2016, the Huntington Town Board approved a zone change that allowed Gurwin to

move forward with the project. The Huntington Planning Department is currently reviewing the site plan for Fountaingate Gardens, according to Town of Huntington spokesman A.J. Carter.

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Marty Lyons Foundation Hosts Annual Outing Commack-based Marty Lyons Foundation recently hosted its 32nd annual Celebrity Golf Classic at the Old Westbury Golf and Country Club.

The foundation, a nonprofit founded by the former New York Jets defensive lineman, also celebrated its 35th anniversary.

Its Celebrity Golf Classic is the biggest fund raising event MLF puts on each year as part of its mission to grant special wishes to children ages 3-17 who have been diagnosed with life-threatening or terminal illnesses.

Since it was established, MLF has granted over 7,300 wishes.

Matthew Degori, a teen who has a rare disorder called Lowe Syndrome, was granted a wish to visit Disney World in 2006. His mother publicly thanked the foundation and said she loves being a part of the MLF family.

Speaking about the foundation, Marty Lyons said, “It is all about making the wish kids happy. That is the ul-

Wish Child Matt Degori, left, with Marty Lyons.

Marty Lyons and the event committee and staff. timate goal. I am so pleased and proud to see so many golfers and individuals come out to support this great cause.”

The outing attracted over 400 golfers and supporters, including for-

mer Jets football stars Kenny Schroy, also a MLF co-founder; John Schmitt, Mike Stromberg, Greg Buttle and Erik Coleman. Also in attendance were Bob Wischusen, radio voice of the

Jets; and “The Late Show with David Letterman” announcer Alan Kalter.

This year’s Man of the Year Honoree, Guy DelGrande, CEO of Tekmark Global Solutions, was recognized years of dedication to the foundation.

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health Congressman Subject Of ‘Probe’

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Suozzi and Kapoor review the screening.

Rep. Tom Suozzi, left, with Doctor Deepak Kapoor.

Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) has been the subject of a probe.

On July 21, Suozzi underwent a routine prostate exam as part of a new effort to raise awareness about prostate cancer and the importance of getting checked.

The screening was administered by Integrated Medical Foundation, a nonprofit organization that promotes awareness and early detection of prostate cancer. It entailed a PSA blood test and a digital rectal exam administered by IMF Founding President Dr. Deepak Kapoor, M.D. of Advanced Urology

Centers of New York.

“Men and their families need to know that getting tested for prostate cancer is both important and easy. Between filling out the paper work, doing a blood test and then a minimally invasive exam that lasts just a few seconds, the whole process is simple and fast-moving. Hopefully my doing this will encourage more men to get tested,” Suozzi said.

Rhonda Samuel, Executive Director of Integrated Medical Foundation, thanked Suozzi and said that “regular screening can lead to early detection of prostate cancer and treating prostate cancer in the early stages can lead to a better outcome.”

Samuel added, “I urge men to learn more about the disease and talk with their health care provider about prostate cancer. Early detection saves lives.”

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business Village Gem Celebrates 9 Years Of Sweet Treats Spotlight On

Huntington Businesses

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandernews.com

Herrell’s Ice Cream is not just a hidden gem for Huntington. As the only Herrell’s location in the state, it’s also a rare, local find for those who crave delicious, high-quality ice cream.

Although it is a franchise, there’s only one other Herrell’s Ice Cream, the flagship location in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Rick and Cathy Meuser, of Huntington Station, co-owners of the Huntington shop, opened the around 1,000-square-foot space in August 2008, inching closer to the nine-year anniversary.

What keeps the business thriving is a lot of hard work and ice cream hungry customers, Cathy said.

“I love the customers. We’ve had customers for nine years and I’ve seen the kids grow up,” Cathy said.

“My favorite part is when new people come in and they taste the ice cream for the first time. I love watching the expressions on their faces because they’re so in love with it.”

Rick added, “The ice cream is the core of the business. We are the filet mignon of the ice cream business.”

Located at 46 Gerard St. Herrell’s offers a little something for everyone. The shop serves gourmet premium ice cream; frozen yogurt, both soft serve and hard pack; sorbet and sherbet; no-moo, dairy-free and vegan-friendly ice cream; and nosugar-added ice cream. Also on the menu are milkshakes, cookies, and cakes.

There are 35 flavors available at a time, but Herrell’s cycles through over 300 recipes throughout the year.

Flavors like Mudpie, Peanut Butter, Malted Vanilla and Cookie Dough are currently available, Cathy said, but a local favorite is the Burnt Sugar & Butter.

A scoop of the creamy Burnt Sugar & Butter pairs excellently with the warm, crunchy texture of the shop’s penuche, which is one of many toppings available.

Steve Herrell, founder of Steve’s Ice Cream and Herrell’s Ice Cream, opened the former in 1973 in Somerville, Massachusetts, and then the latter in 1980 in Northampton.

He is known for revolutionizing the ice cream industry by creating a rich and creamy low-air ice cream.

Rick and Cathy got a taste of his ice cream back when they visited Rick’s brother, who at the time attended college in Northampton and worked at Herrell’s.

Rick said he and his wife fell in love with the flavors and it inspired them to open their own business, and wanted to launch it with the Herrell’s Ice Cream name. They met with Steve Herrell, who approved the idea and trained the couple for a week in Northampton, where they created ice cream recipes from scratch.

Now, the couple employees 16 at their Herrell’s location, and the shop matches that in terms of seating capacity. As the summer comes to a close, Cathy said, the shop is looking for new hires for the fall season.

In the meantime, they’ll continue to make new ice cream five days a week through the summer.

“We make everything fresh in the store — our ice cream, our hot fudge, our whipped cream — and it just sells,” Cathy said. “Steve’s ice cream is all about the density, the flavor, the texture and low air content.”

The store has also started appealing to Huntington’s furry friends, Cathy said. Herrell’s started selling doggie treats last Thursday.

“Huntington is a very dog-friendly area, so now when they’re outside they can also enjoy a treat.”

Herrell’s Ice Cream 46 Gerard St., Huntington 631-673-1100 Herrellshuntington.com

Long Islander News photos/Janee Law

Shop co-owner: ‘We are the filet mignon of the ice cream business’

Rick and Cathy Meuser, co-owners of Herrell’s Ice Cream in Huntington, pride themselves on high quality ice cream that’s delicious and made fresh in the store.

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s s e n i s u b Estate Conservation Challenges

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

Finding the right attorney to handle your estate can make a big difference for both you and your estate.

Make sure you choose an attorney familiar with estate distribution. I have seen all levels of qualified and non-qualified attorneys.

Talk with friends who have gone through the process and interview attorneys.

Probate is simply the process of a court-supervised proceedings that make sure your wishes are adhered to. Probate court acts as a neutral forum looking to settle disputes that may arise.

The system can be complex and has some serious drawbacks. Again, make sure you use a very competent attorney. The first problem is time. This process can drag out for three to six months and more. The second is that

it’s expensive. Each state is different Federal Estate and gift taxes: in and can eat up 3-to-7 percent of the 2010 the tax relief act reunified the esgross estate. Next, is the lack of pri- tate and gift tax exclusions at $5 milvacy since probate is public knowl- lion, and the American Taxpayer Reedge. lief act of 2012 made the higher Another challenge is the estate tax exemption amount permanent, indexitself. When you pass away the federal ing it annually for inflation. In 2014, and some states want their piece of the the exemption was $5.34 million. This estate pie. Over the enables individuals to years estate taxes have make lifetime gifts up to come and gone. Many $5.34 million before the times they are initiated gift tax is imposed. Check for wartime expendiwith your tax advisor to THE EXPERT see what the current limits tures. With the changes and whimsy of the fedare. eral government you The executor must file plan carefully. an estate tax return when the first Federal estate taxes are calculated spouse dies, even if no tax is due. If on the net worth of your estate. Could the executor does not file the return or be your home, stocks and bonds, life misses the deadline the surviving insurance and anything else of value spouse loses the right of portability. you own. Subtract allowable debts, Unlimited marital deduction. The expenses and deductions. federal government exempts all transThis is a simplified calculation to fers of wealth between a husband and estimate the federal estate taxes due wife from federal estate and gift taxes on an estate: as long as the surviving spouse is a Net Value of Estate – Estate tax ex- U.S. citizen. emption = Taxable value of estate plus As you can see these are very comestate tax rate = Estate taxes due plicated things and you want to make

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If you would like more information on this topic you can call the “Ask the Expert” along with your tax advisor.

We look forward to your call. Have a safe and fun summer.

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!

It’s Time To Hear From Entrepreneurs

By Mindy Wolfle info@longislandergroup.com

“When it comes to entrepreneurship, gogetters often say they overcame their goals against all odds. Taking the first step in creating a business is often the most difficult, and there’s always the risk of failure; however, The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) released some encouraging information to help inspire starters to pursue their dreams!” So reports the Drexel University Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship. Among the information related by GEM: • Twenty-seven million (nearly 14 percent) of working-age Americans are starting or running new businesses; • Two-thirds of adults worldwide think entrepreneurship is a good career choice; • Two-hundred million women entrepreneurs have started or are run-

ning new businesses in 83 economies across the globe.

Locally, several entrepreneurs weighed in on the two sides of the entrepreneurship coin: the greatest joy and greatest challenge.

Noreen Carro is the co-owner of LMN Printing Company in Valley Stream. Her greatest joy has been keeping the family legacy alive in New York. Carro’s mother founded the company and now lives in Florida with the rest of the family, where LMN’s sister company is located. Carro’s greatest reward came recently, when her mother shared her admiration for her daughter and her accomplishments. On the flipside, the changing market in the printing industry has seen many companies going out of business, selling or merging. Despite this greatest challenge, Carro has been able to keep the company going, maintaining a great reputation, expanding and investing in new equipment.

Jim McTighe, a financial services professional with Mass Mutual, flipped the coin this way.

“After coming up with a marketing game plan, the challenge is to stay with it while you’re doing the rest of your work. Stirring up new business is an ongoing concern.” McTighe’s greatest joy: “When you can achieve both on a regular basis. The satisfaction lies in accomplishing the goals you set for a specific period of time.”

“My greatest joy as an entrepreneur has been growing my company from humble beginnings, struggling to gain corporate clients, to a point where now I have corporate clients asking to work with me or being referred to me by other clients,” stated Lisa Chalker, owner of Family Affair Distributing Inc. Her greatest challenge has proven to be balancing her company’s growth and personal life. As Chalker said, “I’m always trying to find the balance of time management to continue to develop my business without sacrificing my time with my family and time to relax.”

Shari Davidson, CPC, president of On Balance Search Consultants LLC, comes right to the point. “My greatest joy is helping candidates and clients

meet their goals. My greatest challenge is not enough time in my day, and not being able to help everyone.”

Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? In the words of Jacquelyn Smith, Forbes staff writer, “Entrepreneurial spirit is a mindset. It’s an attitude and approach to thinking that actively seeks out change, rather than waiting to adapt to change. It’s a mindset that embraces critical questioning, innovation, service and continuous improvement.”

Mindy Wolfle is president of Neptune Marketing LLC and chief marketing officer of Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP. She is a member of Women Economic Developers of Long Island, Public Relations Professionals of Long Island, the Social Media Association and Direct Marketing Association of Long Island. Her LinkedIn profile describes her as a marketing/public relations/social media executive, writer, editor, educator, connection maker, semiotician and do-gooder.

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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

Chamber’s Summer Showcase The Huntington Chamber of Commerce, through the efforts of its Membership Committee, is hosting a Summer Showcase on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The showcase will be held, and sponsored in part by Westy’s Self Storage at 4049 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport.

The idea of the showcase is to highlight certain chamber members and give them an opportunity to present and gain exposure for their products and services. Participating business include Concierge Lifestyle, Vanderbilt Museum, Huntington Business Products, Tri-CYA, PAG Welding, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Quality

Island Landscaping and Some Like it Hot and Spicy. The showcase also provides an incredible networking opportunity for those who attend. Food and Beverages will be sponsored by

Chamber Member Spotlight Established in 1955, the Art League of Long Island is a not-forprofit visual arts center located in the heart of Long Island at 107 E Deer Park Road in Dix Hills.

From art classes and workshops to exhibitions, special events and more, the Art League of Long Island provides the public with a full calendar of activities covering a wide variety of interests.

Adults, teens, and children can enroll in over 240 classes and workshops available year-round in the art studios and at off-site locations.

Day, evening, and weekend classes in painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, photography, jewelry making, fiber arts, mosaics/glass art, graphic design and more are offered

at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Art students can enroll at any time during the course of the year.

For over 20 years the Summer Art Adventure Program has been offering kids and teens ages 5-14 fun and creative activities in a variety of visual arts mediums. Flexible options allow young artists to participate in one or all weekly themed program sessions. Summer Design Intensives in Architecture & Spatial Design, Fashion Design, and Portfolio Development are geared to students ages 14-18 interested in pursuing careers in art and design.

Showing in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery through Aug. 5 is “A Quotidian Life: Finding Beauty in the Ordinary.”

digho image marketing and Joe Maddalone Power Strategies. There will also be raffle prizes provided by each presenter and every guest will be entered into the raffle to win some incredible prizes. This event is free and is open to all chamber members as well as the public at large.

So, come on down to Westy’s next Wednesday to meet, mingle, grab a bite to eat and learn more about some great businesses in the Town of Huntington. For more information and to register to attend, visit Huntingtonchamber.com.

Upcoming Chamber Events Aug. 9 – Membership Committee Presents: Summer Showcase at Westy’s Storage (4049 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport) Aug. 17 – Young Professionals Summer Barbecue at Dr. Daniel Kissam House (434 Park Ave., Huntington) Aug. 30 – Business After Hours at Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Huntington (132 W. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station)

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

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

The Annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival is held each Tuesday-Sunday through Aug. 13. Performances begin 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). Free and open to the public. For more info, and the full schedule, visit Huntingtonarts.org, or call 631-271-8423.

East Northport Firemen’s Fair The East Northport Firemen’s fair continues through Saturday at fire department headquarters, 1 9th Ave., East Northport. The fair is open each night, 7-11 p.m. (except on Saturday, when it’s open 5-11 p.m.). Just Cause will perform Friday night.

East Northport Firemen’s Fair

The East Northport Firemen’s fair continues through Saturday at fire department headquarters, 1 9th Ave., East Northport. The fair is open each night, 711 p.m. (except on Saturday, when it’s open 5-11 p.m.). Just Cause will perform Friday night.

Summer Lights Festival

Celebrate Huntington Station with live music, fun and local good at Gateway Plaza (corner of New York Avenue and Olive Street) on Aug. 3, 6-9 p.m. The lights, which will be installed throughout the plaza, will turn on at dusk. Free.

FRIDAY Friendship Storytime

Join the children’s department at the East Northport Barnes & Noble (4000 E Jericho Turnpike) on Friday, Aug. 4, 6 p.m. for nighttime storytime and to make a craft. Call 631-462-0208 for more info.

istration is available online at Huntingtonny.formstack.com/forms/scy_registration, or by calling Michele Martins at 631-351-3317.

TUESDAY ‘The Hormone Myth’

Stony Brook University faculty member, Robyn DeLuca, will be speaking and signing copies of her new book, “The Hormone Myth,” at Book Revue (313 new York Ave., Huntington) on Aug. 8, 79 p.m. This provocative book exposes pervasive myths about women’s hormones and shows how flawed, obsolete research and sexism have combined to keep women “in their place.”

SATURDAY

WEDNESDAY

‘Live Fast, Die Young’

Story & A Craft

Huntington-based heavy rock band Sweet Tooth will celebrate the release of its debut EP, “Live Fast, Die Young,” at The Crooked Rail (61 Larkfield Road, East Northport) on Aug. 5, 8 p.m.-4 a.m.

Along for the ride will be Convincing Adam and Thrilldriver, and also Featuring Acoustic Debauchery with Chelsea Takami and Kyle Filiault.

S UNDA Y 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 Get Connected

The Summer Youth Connection program, which provides free educational and recreational activities to youths ages of 12-18, runs Monday-Thursday through Aug. 18 at Walt Whitman High School. There’s also a special needs component held on Friday nights. Reg-

Librarian Linda Dickman and local Artist Jen Welsh will lead story and craft time on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Northport Historical Society (215 Main St., Northport). Free, but registration required. Parents can drop off (for ages 10 and up) or stay (with younger kids). Call 631-757-9859.

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Continue The Hunt

The annual Hunt Around Huntington scavenger is now on, and runs through Sept. 5. Hunters will have through Labor Day weekend to complete the treasure map, which marks the spot of “hidden 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 pack-

age from all seven organizations.

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

• Children ages 18-35 months can dance, play and listen to stories from 10-10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16.

Register online.

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

• Kids ages 12-36 months with a parent or caregiver can enjoy story time, singing and more at the Melville branch on Friday, Aug. 18, 10:30-11 a.m. Register online.

• Dix Hills branch: Decorate a wooden tray on Saturday, Aug. 19, 10-11 a.m. and then donate it to a family through Habitat for Humanity. Registration open online. For teens entering grades 6-12.

Harborfields Public Library

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.

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Kids ages 12-35 months with a parent or caregiver can join Ms. Diane for music and movement on either Aug. 11 or Aug. 18, 10:30-11 a.m. Registration opens today.

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Huntington Public Library

Do The Argentine Tango

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

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-4215053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org.

• Huntington’s new walking club meets each Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. through August at Heckscher Park (front gate at Rt. 25A and Prime Ave). Bring walking shoes. Open to all, but register online.

• A beginner English class will be held Tuesday, Aug. 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the station branch. Class taught by a native English speaker. For adults. Register online.

Cold Spring Harbor Library

Northport-East Northport Public Library

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

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org.

• The last improve workshop led by Helen Murdock-Prep will be held Wednesday, 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.

• Dancercise classes are held each Friday, 9-10 a.m., through August at Temple Beth David (100 Hauppauge Road, Commack). For adults. Call to register.

Deer Park Library

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

• Chef Rob Scott will demonstrate how to build a Trifle, layer by layer with brownies, chocolate pudding, whipped cream and mini candies on Friday, Aug. 11, 1:30-2:30 p.m. For kids in grades 6-12.

Register online.

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-261-6930.

(East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631261-2313. nenpl.org) • A movie will be shown each Friday in August at the Northport branch. Movies are rated PG-13 and will begin at 2 p.m. No registration required.

• Create your favorite pixelated characters out of colorful fuse beads at the East Northport branch on Monday, Aug. 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m. For young adults entering grades 6-12. Register online.

South Huntington Public Library

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

• Do you love yoga? Do you love Star Wars? Then come to the library, Aug. 15, 2-3 p.m. for a cosmic yoga adventure themed around the movies. Registration opens Aug. 1.

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Cinema Arts Centre

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

• Showings of Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Sequel” begin Friday, Aug. 4 and (Continued on page 21)

LONG ISLANDER NEWS • HUNTINGTON WEEKLY (Continued from page 20) continue through Aug. 10. Tickets are $12 for the public; $10 for seniors and students; and $5 for children, with member pricing also available. (US, 2017, 99 min., English, NR, DCP | Dir. Jon Shenk & Bonni Cohen)

‘Live Fast, Die Young’ Huntington-based heavy rock band Sweet Tooth will celebrate the release of its debut EP, “Live Fast, Die Young,” at The Crooked Rail (61 Larkfield Road, East Northport) on Aug. 5, 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Along for the ride will be Convincing Adam and Thrilldriver, and also Featuring Acoustic Debauchery with Chelsea Takami and Kyle Filiault.

John W. Engeman Theater at Northport

350 Main St., Northport. engemantheater.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 through Aug. 5

require adult supervision. For ages 4-104.

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..

• Winners of the “Phone-o-graphy Competition” are on display through Aug. 26.

Opening reception is Aug. 5, 5-7 p.m.

Green River Gallery

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 • Works by winners of the national juried competition, “Paperworks 2017,” will be on display through Aug. 27. Artists creating works on, with, or about paper were selected by juror Akili Tommasino, curatorial assistant, Museum of Modern Art. Opening reception is Saturday, Aug. 5, 6-9 p.m.

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. 631-3673418. 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.

• Stop in 2-4 p.m. on either Tuesday, Aug. 29 or Thursday, Aug. 31 to build a boat!

Materials will be supplied (admission + $8 per hull). Hot glue guns will be used and

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.

• “Ebb & Flow: Seascape and Shoreline Views,” an exhibition featuring dozens of paints, prints and photographs of the sea, will be on display Aug. 5-Nov. 12.

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: TuesdaySaturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; most Mondays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. 631423-6010.

• 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 • An historic walking tour and pub crawl is set for Friday, Aug. 24. The tour, which leave from the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building (228 Main St., Huntington) at 6:30 p.m., will be led by Town Historian Robert Hughes. Cost is $20 per person ($15 for members). Call 631427-7045 for more info, or to register.

Northport Arts Coalition

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts.

PO Box 508, Northport. northportarts.org • Happenings On Main Street: Singersongwriters perform at the patio in Northport Village Park each Friday through Labor Day (weather permitting). Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Concerts are free and start at 7 p.m.

Visit the website for the full schedule.

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.

• “Nice Art, Now What?” – the third of four professional development panel discussions is set for Aug. 3. Doors open at 7 p.m. for a networking discussion before the 7:30 p.m. discussion with Stephanie

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Buscema, of Kitschy Witch Designs.

Open to all ($5 donation is suggested).

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 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.

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/ DANCE

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 monthly Folk Jam/Song Circle/SingAlong is Sunday, Sept. 17, 1 p.m. at South Huntington Public Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station). Free and open to all. Bring your voice, acoustic instruments and a snack/non-alcoholic beverage to share.

The Paramount

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

• Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl is Friday, Aug. 11. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15-$30.

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Social Note Congrats Kimberly And Shawn!

Fire Camp Gears Up For Second Year Photos courtesy of the Dix Hills Fire Department

Shawn Andes and Kimberly Leonard

Last year, campers visit the Macarthur Airport Fire-Rescue department to get a glimpse into how patients are transported via medivac to treat burns and accidents.

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

The Dix Hills Fire Department is hosting its second annual Summer Camp Fire Academy from Aug. 14-18 for children 11-14 years old.

Todd Cohen, a commissioner and head of the program, said there are still some spots left.

“It’s a great introduction to the fire service,” Cohen said. “They learn, and they see firsthand what people who are already in the department do.”

The camp is not-for-profit and is not sponsored by the Half Hollow Hills School District. It costs $300 for the session, which takes place Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch is not provided.

The camp will start with an orientation, classroom time and swimming in the afternoon in Town of Huntington pools.

By the end of the session, children will take an American Heart Association HeartSaver course, learn the basics of CPR and first aid and receive a CPR card

There will also be a demonstration of a live burn at the Yaphank Fire Academy, where children will see firefighters extinguish a fire. They will also get to peer into the Suffolk County EMS call center to see how 911 calls are taken and units dispatched.

Enrollees also take an American Heart Association HeartSaver course to learn the basics of CPR and first aid. They’ll receive a CPR card, as well.

Additionally, kids will visit the Macarthur Airport Fire-Rescue department to get a glimpse into how the fire department works with the Suffolk County Police Department to assist and transport patients via medivac to treat burns and accidents.

To close out, families will then be invited to the graduation ceremony.

Cohen added out of last year’s campers, three went on to join the department’s Juniors Program for children ages 14-18. There, they learn even more about the fire and rescue service and perform all the work a member does, except for fighting real fires and responding to emergency calls.

For more info, including how to register, visit Huntingtonny.gov, click on Parks & Recreation on the left and click on the Summer 2017 digital brochure. Turn to page 34 to read more and click on Firefighter Academy Application for the form.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leonard, of Dix Hills, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly, to Shawn Andes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Andes, of Muncy, Pennsylvania.

Shawn proposed to Kimberly at the Andes Mountains in Argentina.

A September 2017 is being planned to be held in Baltimore.

Kimberly is a 2008 graduate of Half Hollow Hills High School East and earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Duke

University. She is pursuing a PhD in mechanical engineering at Johns Hopkins University.

Shawn is a Bishop Neumann High School graduate and earned a bachelor’s degree in management information systems from Penn State University. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and pursuing a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School. He currently works in information technology in Baltimore.

WALT’S CORNER

The Guest Time for a balloon & streamers gala, a party bursting with gleeful levity to welcome the lone stranger in our midst.

We will feast on fresh greens and stripped fish, a banquet honoring our visiting visitor.

Hospitality, the ultimate gift of charity, love’s gift to purge our egocentricity as we host this unknown caller, replacing selfish whims with gestures of graciousness.

Walt Whitman

Davidson Garrett New York, New York

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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