Arts & Lifestyles - February 13, 2020

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THE LATEST REPORT CARD IS IN. AND STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL HAS EARNED A+.

For the second consecutive year, our clinical outcomes are in the Top 2 percent in the nation, according to Healthgrades® – the first organization in the country to rate hospitals based entirely on actual clinical outcomes. That’s why we’ve been named one of “America’s 100 Best Hospitals™” for 2020.

But that’s not all. For the past five years, Stony Brook University Hospital has also been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for coronary intervention and stroke care. And for the past six years, we have been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for cardiac care.

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A powerful and moving pilgrimage

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together in treatment and created this music group that shares the message of hope and change wherever they go. They are a powerful reminder that people do recover, get better and make a powerful difference in our community.

There were so many moving moments during those 10 days — being on the Sea of Galilee in a boat much like the one Jesus road in; celebrating Mass on the spot in Bethlehem where Jesus was born; floating in the Dead Sea; renewing our baptismal promises at the Jordan River; praying and celebrating Mass at Gethsemane in the Church of All Nations; walking the streets of Caesarea Philippi; and singing and praying in the Chapel of the Encounters in Magdala where Mary Magdalene was born.

On the final day, we got up at 4:30 a.m., went into the Old City of Jerusalem and walked the way of the cross – Via Dolorosa, singing, “Jesus, Remember Me” in between each station until we arrived at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for our Mass in the tomb where Jesus was buried.

There were many powerful moments during our time together. So many of the pilgrims highlighted the different experiences that touched them. Probably one of the most poignant and powerful moments was the concert given by the HIMS and Her outside the Old City of Jerusalem. A few hundred people gathered to hear this dynamic band singing about hope, change and transformation. Their final song, which is a song filled with hope, was entitled “Go Light Your World.” As they sang their hearts and souls out about being a light in the darkness, people took out their phones and lit up the darkened chapel where the concert was held.

When we returned to JFK at the end of our pilgrimage, there was much hugging and tears. We had just spent 10 days in the most dangerous part of the world, never fearing for our safety, never sensing hostility or disrespect. These 122 strangers went beyond all of their differences and we were once again reminded that when love and respect are present, miracles happen; strangers become friends and hope lives!

Fr. Pizzarelli, SMM, LCSW-R, ACSW, DCSW, is the director of Hope House Ministries in Port Jefferson.

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It’s hard to believe that so much as happened since Christmas.

The president of the United States has been impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives and acquitted by the U.S. Senate.

Reaction to all of this has further fueled the divisiveness that has

BY FR. FRANCIS become infectious in our PIZZARELLI country. The rhetoric on both sides of the aisle is reprehensible. Those who lead us from the White House to our local town legislators should lead by example, no matter what their political affiliation. Speaking disrespectfully and acting vindictively under no circumstances is ever acceptable behavior from those we’ve elected to lead us or from anyone in the position of authority and/or leadership.

Despite that very troubling landscape, I was privileged in early January to shepherd a group of 122 people to Israel and lead them through the holy places where Jesus lived, died and rose. Our group was a cross section of all Christian denominations, predominantly Roman Catholic, a Muslim and a number of people from the Jewish faith. All of the participants represented a wide range of professions and religious practices.

We left JFK as a large group of strangers and returned home after 10 days of being together as a community of friends. The transformation that took place was beyond words. Every day we ate together, prayed together, laughed together and sang together.

At the end of each day, most of us gathered to share what had touched us from the day’s journey. The sharings were remarkable.

The experience was further enriched by having the music group the HIMS (Hope Inspired Men Sing) and Her with us. All of our prayer gatherings and Masses were blessed with their music and voices. They also added music to our bus rides.

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Vanderbilt Museum to display special artifacts for Presidents Day

CENTERPORT: The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum is displaying two artifacts in honor of Presidents Day, Feb. 17 – an oil portrait of George Washington and a letter to the mayor of New York City from Abraham Lincoln. The pieces are on view in the main hallway of the Vanderbilt Museum Nursery Wing through the end of February.

President Lincoln wrote the letter to Fernando Wood, then mayor of New York City, just after the start of the Civil War on May 4, 1861. Wood (1812-1881), who built a successful shipping enterprise in New York City, served several terms in Congress and was mayor of New York for two terms, 1854-58 and 1860-62.

The letter was in response to a letter Wood wrote to Lincoln shortly after the Fort Sumter attack, offering him whatever military services he, as mayor, could provide. Lincoln’s reply to Wood was in gratitude for his offer of assistance.

The Vanderbilt Museum Curatorial Department has no record of how this letter came to be in William Vanderbilt II’s possession. Originally, it may have been the property of his great-grandfather, Cornelius Vanderbilt, who was an acquaintance of Wood, and could have been passed down through the Vanderbilt family.

The Vanderbilt’s framed oil portrait of George Washington, though unsigned and undated, was believed to have been painted by Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828), widely considered one of America’s foremost portrait artists.

Stuart produced portraits of more than 1,000 people, including the first six presidents of the United States. He painted a number of Washington portraits. The most celebrated is known as the “Lansdowne” portrait (1796), and one large-scale version of it hangs in the East Room of the White House.

Stuart’s best-known work is an unfinished portrait of Washington begun in 1796 and sometimes called “The Athenaeum.” This image of Washington’s head and shoulders is a familiar one to Americans — it has appeared for more than a century on the U.S. one-dollar bill.

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The Vanderbilt’s Washington portrait, found in the basement of the Suffolk County Welfare Department Home in Yaphank, was restored and presented to the Vanderbilt Museum in 1951. While the artist did not sign the work, a specialist reported that year that the painting was an authentic Gilbert Stuart.

In 1981, however, two curators from the Metropolitan Museum of Art studied the portrait and advised the board of trustees that the work was not created by Stuart. As a result, the portrait, oil on panel and measuring 21.25 by 33.5 inches, is described in the archival records as “After Gilbert Stuart.” The curators’ closest estimate was that the painting was made sometime in the 1800s.

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All Souls hosts Gregorian Chant

All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook has added Gregorian Chant/Music of Taizé to its monthly programs, providing a time for quiet meditation to clear the mind and rest the soul. The historic chapel will be lit with candles and alive with the mystical sounds of Gregorian chant and Songs of Taizé. Next event will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 8 to 9 p.m. For more information, please call 516-607-9111.

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While the beginning of the year is typically tax season, it is important to remember that property tax exemptions can be applied for at this time. There are different programs that homeowners should be aware of in order to potentially save with respect to property taxes.

Most individuals are BY NANCY BURNER, ESQ. familiar with the STAR program, which is the New York State School Tax Relief Program.

Another program that people may not be as familiar with is the exemption for persons with disabilities. New York State offers local governments and school districts the ability to opt into a grant reduction on the amount of property taxes paid by qualifying persons with disabilities.

The eligibility requirements for this exemption is based on the individual’s disability, income, residency and ownership.

For the disability component, the individual must demonstrate a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits the person’s ability to engage in one or more major life activity (e.g., walking, hearing, breathing, working). The applicant must submit proof of disability via an award letter from the Social Security Administration, an award letter from the Railroad Retirement Board, a certificate from the State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped, an award letter from the U.S. Postal Service or an award letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

If the disability is not permanent, the applicant will be required to certify the disability each year. For the residency requirement, the property must be the “legal residence” of the disabled person and currently occupied by the disabled person. There is an exception for absence due to medical treatment. For the ownership requirement, all property owners must be disabled. The only two exceptions are

for spouse- or sibling-owned property. In those cases, only one owner needs to be disabled.

With respect to the income eligibility, the basic exemption is a 50 percent reduction in the assessed value of the legal residence. New York State allows each county, city, town, village or school district to set the maximum annual income limit at any figure between $3,000.00 and $29,000.00. If the disabled person makes between $29,000.00 and $37,399.99, the localities can give a less than 50 percent exemption based on a sliding scale. Proof of income of the most recent tax year is required to be submitted with the application.

All income sources are countable except Social Security Income (SSI), Foster Grandparent Program Grant monies, welfare payments, inheritances, return of capital and reparation payments received by Holocaust survivors. Certain medical expenses can be used to offset gross income. For example, medical and prescription drug expenses that are not reimbursed or paid by insurance may be deducted from total income.

Additionally, if the owner is an inpatient in a residential health care facility, the monies paid by the owner, spouse or coowner will not be considered income in determining the exemption eligibility. Each municipality may be more generous with the exception than others.

Finally, even if all requirements are met, if there are children living in the home and attending public school, the disabled owner is typically not eligible for the exemption. This can be waived by the school district under specific circumstances.

New York State sets out broad eligibility requirements that each municipality can narrow down. It is important to find out the exact requirements for your specific municipality to determine if you qualify for the exemption.

The exemption for persons with disability can offer a substantial relief for those who qualify.

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FEATURE STORY

BODYTRAFFIC visits Stony Brook Children's Hospital

BY MCKENZI MURPHY Sitting cross-legged on the floor of a vibrantly lit playroom, a little boy gleefully fiddled with a box of Mr. Potato Head toys. Flanking him on both sides, delighted at his antics, members from the Los Angeles-based contemporary dance company BODYTRAFFIC, Haley Heckethorn and Tiare Keeno, joined the little boy in his creations.

On the morning of their performance at Staller Center for the Arts on Feb. 8, Heckethorn and Keeno, along with the rest of the company, headed over to the new Stony Brook Children’s Hospital to spend time with a few of its patients. It was there, within newly painted and decorated walls lined with oceanic-themed paintings and paper mache art, that they met with and performed for about a dozen of the 40 patients.

“It’s always very rewarding to be able to give back to the community and spread the joy of dance with everyone, but especially with those who are really in need of a pick-me-up,” Jamal White, a dancer and BODYTRAFFIC's social media manager, said. The last little girl he visited became his favorite because of her delightful laughter.

While two of his colleagues went through some of their steps, she sat giggling and clapping along. “It was the cherry on top,” he said.

While the younger children seemed more interested in playing with the dancers and showing off their toys, some of the older children had an opportunity to ask the dancers questions about their work and the company, familiar territory for many of the performers. Throughout their tours, BODYTRAFFIC often goes on outreach missions. Usually, they visit schools and teach students a few of their modern moves, or

Clockwise from top left, 4-year-old Gianna C. with BODYTRAFFIC dancers Haley Heckethorn and Tiare Keeno; BODYTRAFFIC dancers, from left, Haley Heckethorn, Jamal White, Guzmán Rosado, Tiare Keeno, Rachel Secrest and Ethan Colangelo; the dancers have fun in the lighthouse in the children's hospital's waiting room; Haley Heckethorn and Tiare Keeno dance for Gianna and her mom.

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go into retirement homes and work with elderly residents. However, for some of them, going into a children’s hospital proved to be a new experience.

“It’s one of my favorite experiences so far,” Heckethorn, who has been with the company for two and a half seasons, said. “It was really lovely and especially doing that on a show day, it really inspires and brings a lot of energy. We travel so often and it is really taxing, so [events] like going to a children’s hospital reminds us of why we dance and why we love it so much.”

Splitting off into smaller groups, the dancers were able to visit a few patients in their rooms

where they showed off a modified version of a dance they would later perform in front of hundreds at the sold-out show at the Staller Center. A few children even joined them in learning some steps after some encouragement.

“We visited this one five-year-old,” Rachel Secrest, a dancer new to BODYTRAFFIC's season, said. “His name was Chris and he recently had surgery and was connected to a machine which was helping him. At first, we came in and he just laughed at us as we danced. We showed him some moves, and he was giggling and nervous, but his mom was with him and got him up and out of the bed. He still has it inside of him to want to dance.”

An emotional but so very rewarding experience, getting to spend time with the children became a bright spot in an otherwise high-stress day.

“It’s tough seeing these kids who are quite sick and hooked up to different machines,” Secrest continued. “But as much as I could I was trying to really look at their faces and do what I could to make them forget their troubles for a minute.

I was seeing a kid I wanted to connect with and share a dance with.”

General operating support was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project with funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. The Outreach program was coordinated by the Staller Center for the Arts, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and BODYTRAFFIC. Paul Newland, Outreach director at the Staller Center for the Arts said, “It was a wonderful collaboration, and we look forward to working with the Children’s Hospital again soon.”

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Lowdown on preventing diverticular disease

Many patients say they have been diagnosed with diverticulitis, but this is a misnomer.

Diverticulitis is actually a consequence of diverticular disease, or diverticulosis.

Diverticulosis is one of the most common maladies that affects us as we age. For instance, 35 percent of U.S. 50-year-olds are affected and, for those over the age of 60, approximately 58 percent are affected (1). Many will never experience symptoms.

By David The good news is Dunaief, M.D. that it is potentially preventable through modest lifestyle changes.

My goal in writing this article is twofold: to explain simple ways to reduce your risk, while also debunking a myth that is pervasive — that fiber, or more specifically nuts and seeds, exacerbates the disease.

What is diverticular disease?

Diverticular disease is a weakening of the lumen, or wall of the colon, resulting in the formation of pouches or out-pocketing referred to as diverticula. The cause of diverticula may be attributable to pressure from constipation.

Its mildest form, diverticulosis may be asymptomatic.

Symptoms of diverticular disease may include fever and abdominal pain, predominantly in the left lower quadrant in Western countries, or the right lower quadrant in Asian countries. It may need to be treated with antibiotics.

Diverticulitis affects 10 to 25 percent of those with diverticulosis. Diverticulitis is inflammation and infection, which may lead to a perforation of the bowel wall. If a rupture occurs, emergency surgery may be required.

Unfortunately, the incidence of diverticulitis is growing. As of 2010, about 200,000 are hospitalized for acute diverticulitis each year, and roughly 70,000 are hospitalized for diverticular bleeding (2).

How to prevent diverticular disease

There are a number of modifiable risk factors, including fiber intake, weight and physical activity, to prevent diverticular disease.

In terms of fiber, there was a prospective (forward-looking) study published online in the British Medical Journal that extolled the value of fiber in reducing the risk of diverticular disease (3). This was part of the EPIC trial, involving over 47,000 people living in Scotland and England. The study showed a 31 percent reduction in risk in those who were vegetarian.

But more intriguing, participants who had the highest fiber intake saw a 41 percent reduction in diverticular disease. Those

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Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will hold open auditions for the musical “GREASE” for strong singers/ dancers/actors ages 17 and up on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. and Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Prepare 16 bars from the song of your choice; bring sheet music in the proper key; accompanist provided. You may sing from the score. Be prepared to dance. Please note the role of Cha Cha has been cast. Performances will be held from May 16 to June 21. For further information, call 631-928-9202 or visit http://theatrethree.com/auditions.html.

Symptoms of the disease may include fever and abdominal pain.

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participants in the highest fiber group consumed >25.5 grams per day for women and >26.1 grams per day for men, whereas those in the lowest group consumed less than 14 grams per day. Though the difference in fiber between the two groups was small, the reduction in risk was substantial.

Another study, which analyzed data from the Million Women Study, a largescale, population-based prospective UK study of middle-aged women, confirmed the correlation between fiber intake and diverticular disease, and further analyzed the impact of different sources of fiber (4). The authors’ findings were that reduction in the risk of diverticular disease was greatest with high intake of cereal and fruit fiber.

Most Americans get about 16 grams of fiber per day. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends daily fiber intake for those <50 years old of 25-26 grams for women and 3138 grams for men (5). Interestingly, their recommendations are lower for those who are over 50 years old.

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Some foods that contain the most fiber include nuts, seeds, beans and legumes. In a study in 2009, specifically those men who consumed the most nuts and popcorn saw a protective effect from diverticulitis (6).

Obesity plays a role, as well. In the large, prospective male Health Professionals Followup Study, body mass index played a significant role, as did waist circumference (7). Those who were obese (BMI >30 kg/m²) had a 78 percent increased risk of diverticulitis and a greater

than threefold increased risk of a diverticular bleed compared to those who had a BMI in the normal range of <21 kg/m². For those whose waist circumference was in the highest group, they had a 56 percent increase risk of diverticulitis and a 96 percent increase risk of diverticular bleed. Thus, obesity puts patients at a much higher risk of the complications of diverticulosis.

Physical activity is also important for reducing the risk of diverticular disease, although the exact mechanism is not yet understood. Regardless, the results are impressive. In a large prospective study, those with the greatest amount of exercise were 37 percent less likely to have diverticular disease compared to those with the least amount (8).

Jogging and running seemed to have the most benefit. When the authors combined exercise with fiber intake, there was a dramatic 256 percent reduction in risk of this disease.

Thus, preventing diverticular disease is based mostly on lifestyle modifications through diet and exercise.

References:

(1) www.niddk.nih.gov.

(2) Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016; 14(1):96–103. e1. (3) BMJ. 2011; 343: d4131. (4) Gut. 2014 Sep; 63(9): 1450–1456. (5) Am J Lifestyle Med. 2017 Jan-Feb; 11(1): 80–85. (6) AMA 2008; 300: 907-914. (7) Gastroenterology.

2009;136(1):115. (8) Gut. 1995;36(2):276.

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Melting Pots in concert

Save the date! The Velvet Lounge, 10 Woods Corner Road, Setauket will host a concert by the Melting Pots on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 10 p.m. Tom Killourh, Mike Pitocchi and Tom Gallagher will open the show at 8:45 p.m. Tickets are $7 in advance at www.eventbrite.com, $10 at the door. For more info, email popthecorkpromotions@ gmail.com.

Chili Bowl contest

Do you make the best chili in town? The Smithtown Historical Society hosts a Chili Bowl contest at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown on Friday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. Come to eat or compete. Fun for the whole family. Tasting is $1/bowl. No fee to enter competition. Call 631-2656768 for further details.

SCCC Selden hosts blood drive

Suffolk County Community College located at 533 College Road in Selden hosts a community blood drive on Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at its Babylon Student Center, Montauk Point Room 212.

Questions? Call 631-451-4047.

Museum winter sale

Be sure to stop by the Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport during its two-day winter sale on Friday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Items include antiques, oddities and collectibles, jewelry, silver, china, pottery, glassware, books, prints, paintings and more. Credit cards accepted. Snow date is Feb. 16. For more information, call 631-757-9859.

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44. Apollo of “Rocky” 46. Roofed colonnade 47. X in a letter 48. Medicinal herb 50. Tangerine-grapefruit hybrid 52. Tennis barrier 53. Hold as a conviction 55. End of a fuse?

57. *____ Valentine, a.k.a. humorous Valentine 61. *One of star-crossed lovers 65. Beyond’s occasional partner 66. E.T. transporter 68. Wombs 69. Hansen’s disease patient 70. Young canine 71. *Flirt 72. *They used to be each other’s Valentines 73. Attempt 74. Passover meal

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8. *Pleasant bouquet smell 9. Vegas bandit 10. Mischievous Norse deity 11. ____-tempered 12. Sub station 15. *Roxane’s pen pal 20. “Heart of ____,” Blondie’s hit 22. Well-kept secret, for some 24. Strata, sing.

25. *Go ____, or split the cost of a date 26. Estrogen maker 27. The smallest dwarf planet 29. Uses a Singer 31. Get the picture 32. Short for administrator 33. Goslings, when they grow up 34. *German artist or Young’s partner 36. “Singes” in “La PlanËte des Singes” 38. *Mr. Right, pre-kiss 42. Tiny European republic 45. Jackie Robinson, e.g.

49. Princess tester 51. “My two cents,” pl.

54. Do like Vesuvius 56. *Heloise to Abelard 57. Wide river valley 58. Wild goat 59. Uh-uh 60. “The Three Faces of ____,” pl.

61. Printer button 62. Old paint hazard 63. Gaelic tongue 64. *Wedding cake layer 67. “___ Elise” *Theme related clue Answers to this week’s puzzle will appear in next week’s newspaper and online on Friday afternoon at www.tbrnewsmedia.com, Arts and Lifestyles

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SCIENCE

Local students participate in Long Island Science Bowl

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n Thursday, Jan. 30 and Friday, Jan. 31, the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory held two back-to-back installments of the Long Island Science Bowl, a regional branch of DOE's 30th annual National Science Bowl®.

In this fast-paced question-and-answer showdown, teams of students from across Long Island were tested on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics, energy and math.

On Thursday, Team One of Great Neck South Middle School garnered first place in the middle school competition, earning their school three years of consecutive wins. Team Three of Great Neck Middle School captured second place; Robert Cushman Murphy Jr. High School (team one) of Stony Brook won third place; and Commack Middle School (team one) placed fourth.

On Friday, top honors went to Great Neck South High School, who competed against 19 other teams in the high school competition.

High school runners-up included Wheatley School in Old Westbury (second place); Ward Melville High School in E. Setauket (third place); and Comsewogue High School in Port Jefferson Station (fourth place).

As first place winners, Great Neck South Middle School (team one) and Great Neck South High School have won all-expenses-paid trips to the National Finals near Washington, D.C., which will begin on April 30. They'll be joined by the winners of all 112 regional competitions held across the country.

"The National Science Bowl® continues to be one of the premier academic competitions across the country, preparing America's nextgeneration for future success in the everexpanding fields of science, technology, and engineering," said U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette. "The Department of Energy is committed to fostering opportunities for our nation's students, and we congratulate Great Neck South in advancing to the National Finals, where they will continue to showcase their talents as the top minds in math and science."

All participating students received a Science Bowl T-shirt and winning teams also received trophies and medals, and the top four high school teams received cash awards. Prizes were courtesy of Teachers Federal Credit Union and Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA), the event's sponsors.

BSA is the company that manages and operates Brookhaven Lab for DOE. For more information, visit https://energy. gov/science.

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1. Comsewogue High School team, from left, Meena Singh and BU Ramanand of TFCU, Jennifer Gunn of TFCU, coach Elizabeth Casey, Yashodhan Diwan, Anthony Foraci, Alexander Smargiassi, Srikar Ananthoju, Dianna Nielsen, Marissa Familette and Stephen Dilieto of TFCU 2. Robert Cushman Murphy Jr. High School (team one), from left, coach Jillian Visser, Jayden Chandool, Michael Melikyan, Michaelangelo Scialabba, Rithik Sogal, Kevin Shi and coach Emily Chernakoff 3. Commack Middle School (team one), from left, coach Mary Petrano, Mehek Sawhney, Jonathan Zhang, Ishaan Singh, Sean Levy and Saharsh Peddireddy

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Special thanks to all our readers who filled out our Reader’s Choice: Best of the North Shore ballot! Three entries were randomly selected for a raffle and the winners are Robert Arrigon of Setauket ($100 gift certificate), Samantha Brandenberger of Kings Park ($50 gift certificate) and Richard Rocco of Northport ($25 gift certificate). Congratulations!

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MOVIE REVIEW

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The film “1917” is a good news, bad news movie experience.

In a race against time, World War I soldiers Lance Cpl. Blake (played by Dean-Charles Chapman) and Lance Cpl. Schofield (George MacKay) maneuver through dangerous, German-controlled territory to stop an attack by the British that is destined to fail.

The good news for the Universal Pictures movie, which was written by Krysty WilsonCairns and Sam Mendes, is that it is a tour de force in direction and cinematography.

Audiences track the movements of Schofield and Blake, who has a vested interest in completing a mission that will also likely save his brother, so closely that they feel as if they are on the battlefield. The soldiers trudge through mud, hunch low to avoid incoming bullets, and wade through icy cold water during their difficult mission.

The relatively unknown actors do an incredible job as everymen, portraying the soldiers asked to do the impossible with resources often limited to their survival instincts and their reliance on each other.

Directed by Mendes, the movie includes a few heart-stopping moments, as audience members in a packed theater hold their breaths along with the actors to avoid giving away their position to the unseen but omnipresent enemy.

Even the scenes that don’t involve bullets and combat have a gritty feel. The camera moves through cramped trenches, where the spaces narrow in some areas to places where barely two people can fit shoulder to shoulder.

The film succeeds in portraying so many elements of the horrors of the battlefield. The enormous responsibility of saving 1,600 men weighs heavily on the two soldiers. The film immerses the audience completely in the time period, the action and the goal.

The bad news is that the script is noticeably thin. We don’t know much about either character and, apart from the set up lines uttered

by Colin Firth as Gen. Erinmore and Benedict Cumberbatch as Col. Mackenzie, the script isn’t nearly as memorable as the visuals.

Indeed, apart from compelling music, which includes an original score from Thomas Newman that was nominated for an Oscar, the movie could easily have been a silent film with a few subtitles sprinkled between the visuals.

As a movie watching experience, “1917” is immersive and compelling, but its visuals show a better story than its thin script.

Moving from one horrifying and dangerous scene to another, we feel as if we’re running alongside strangers we would like to succeed, if only to reach their important destination and save other troops for whom we have almost as much information as the two lance corporals.

At times, the R-rated movie has overtones with other war films, like “Gallipoli,” a Mel Gibson film with a far superior script, and even with “Saving Private Ryan,” the Steven Spielberg directed epic with Tom Hanks.

In many scenes in “1917,” the effort, amid raining bullets and bombs that fall everywhere, make it seem impossible to survive. Some of the bullet and bomb dodging strains credibility.

The film also includes a quietly touching scene between Schofield and a random French woman, who is caring for an infant. The dialog, however, doesn’t make much sense, though, as she speaks only French and he speaks English, and yet they seem to understand each other.

Looking past the shortcomings of “1917,” the film offers an engaging visual experience, even if we don’t become invested in the characters whose singular mission forms the action and scenery-driven plot.

Winner of 3 Academy Awards (Best Cinematography, Best Sound Mixing and Best Visiual Effects), "1917" is now playing in local theaters.

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When he first came to the shelter in January he was extremely shy and timid but he has made a great come around! This friendly and affectionate boy loves to go for walks and is great on a leash.

While he is very people friendly, he would do best in a home without any other animals. Come on down to meet Roscoe, he’s in search of a best friend!

He comes neutered, microchipped and up to date on all his vaccines.

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If you’re one of those lucky people for whom Valentine’s Day means three dozen long-stemmed red roses delivered at work, dinner at a high-end restaurant with candlelight, Champagne and violinists and a gift in a very tiny box, don’t read any further. For the rest of us, there are any number of things I could write about for Valentine’s Day, but given that it’s tomorrow, I suspect that a few recipes for a sinfully scrumptious sexy dinner for two would be most welcome. So let’s first chill a bottle of Champagne; then start with some oysters (you know what they say about them!) on the half shell with a raspberry vinegar mignonette; next we’ll do a pasta with lots of juicy chunks of lobster; and then finally individual chocolate soufflés. Set a little table by the fireplace, light some candles and voila! What a romantic evening it’s going to be!

Raspberry Vinegar Mignonette YIELD: Makes about ⅓-½ cup.

INGREDIENTS: • ¼ cup white or red wine vinegar • 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots • ½ tablespoon coarsely ground fresh pepper • Pinch of salt DIRECTIONS:

In small bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Cover and let sit 20 to 30 minutes for flavors to blend. Serve with fresh chilled oysters on the half shell and French bread with unsalted butter.

Cappellini with Lobster and Shitake Mushrooms

YIELD: Makes 2 servings.

INGREDIENTS: • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 1 large shallot, minced • 1 garlic clove, chopped • 6 oz. shitake mushrooms, coarsely chopped • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 1 cup tomato puree • 2 tablespoons cream • ½ pound cappellini • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped • ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley • Cooked meat from one 1½-pound lobster, cut into bite-size pieces DIRECTIONS:

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Resurrection Byzantine Catholic Church, located at the corner of Edgewater and Mayflower avenues in Smithtown, invites the community to take part in its 10th annual Pysanky egg decorating class on March 22 and 29 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

The two-day workshop, which will take place in the church’s Social Hall, is open to all levels of experience. Learn and complete your first egg, discover new

patterns and tips or show your skills and enjoy the company. Bring your dyes and tools or start fresh with a new kit, available for an additional fee. Each participant must bring a candle in a holder, pencils and a roll of paper towels.

The two-day class fee is $20. Advance registration is required by calling Joanne at 631-332-1449 or email hapinred@juno. com. Deadline to register is Feb. 23.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

SBU, CSHL team scores $4.2M NCI grant for prostate cancer studies

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

Pulling together experts from a variety of fields, scientists at Stony Brook University and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have demonstrated promise in their efforts to tackle prostate cancer in a new way.

Led by Iwao Ojima, a distinguished professor of chemistry and director of the Institute of Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery at SBU, and Martin Kaczocha, an assistant professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at SBU, the multidisciplinary team recently received a five-year, $4.2 million grant from the National Cancer Institute.

The team is following up on its preliminary success with inhibitors of fatty acid binding protein 5, or FABP5. By tamping down on this protein in prostate cancer cells grown in the lab and in mouse models of the disease, these researchers treated metastatic cancer cells.

The scientists, who received a Translational Research Opportunities Seed Grant from the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook, were pleased with the next steps in their research.

“We’re happy that the National Cancer Institute validated our target,” said Kaczocha. It will help us “move forward and expand the scope of our work.”

To be sure, scientists are generally cautiously optimistic about the translation between basic discoveries about mechanisms involved in cancer and the ability of doctors to use these findings in future therapies.

Indeed, numerous promising early efforts haven’t always led to treatments. “Many tumors develop resistance to existing therapies through a variety of mechanisms,” said Kaczocha.

Still, the researchers involved in the current study hope the findings will eventually provide another tool in the treatment of prostate cancer.

The inhibitors scientists including Lloyd Trotman, a

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professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, are testing “appear to work in a context where [other treatments] lose efficacy. We hope this will translate” to a setting in which the researchers test their treatment in a mouse model of prostate cancer, explained Kaczocha. One of the goals of the NCI grant is to find further validation of this benefit.

Eventually, any possible treatment that utilizes these findings would involve a combination of inhibitors and existing therapeutics, Kaczocha said.

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To create a product that might target this molecule, Ojima screened more than one million commercially available compounds on a computer. Out of over 1,000 compounds designed and analyzed, he selected about 120 for chemical synthesis and biological assay.

Artificial intelligence helps dig out known matters from a huge data, but not for newly created substances. Ojima found more than 30 compounds from the ones he synthesized and tested that were more advanced than the original project.

From left, Martin Kaczocha, Robert Rizzo, Iwao Ojima and Lloyd Trotman.

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‘We’re happy that the National Cancer Institute validated our target.’

It will help us ‘move forward and expand the scope of our work.’

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“It’s an ongoing process,” Ojima explained, adding that he believes he will find a more efficacious inhibitor.

Ojima and Kaczocha are working with Robert Rizzo, a professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics & Statistics at SBU to develop these inhibitors.

Indeed, that process involves determining the stability, bioavailability and many other factors to minimize any adverse side effects.

POWER OF 3 Continued on page B25

Horoscopes of the week AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You may need to look inward and make changes before you start suggesting others make their own modifications, Aquarius. Be honest in your personal assessment.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 There are a few things you are still trying to uncover about a new person in your life, Pisces.

Keep digging because the reveal is worth it.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Align yourself with the movers and shakers, Aries.

Sometimes it’s not what you know but who you know. Find a solid team and stick with them.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you’re already running on fumes, it may not be possible for you to tackle any additional tasks this week. Make some hard cuts and you’ll be better for it.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 You have several weeks to understand how recent changes will affect you, Gemini. You may need to get a few new friends in your circle of supporters.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, don’t be surprised when someone from your past approaches you for some advice. You may not have all the answers, but you can help guide this person in the right direction.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, some new information has put you in a better position to make an important decision. These details have come just in the nick of time.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may need to make some important decisions regarding your finances in the days ahead. It’s now or never to square away your short- and long-term budget.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 An important relationship is on the cusp of reaching a milestone, Libra. Enjoy this special time and make every effort to commemorate it in a unique way.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Find a way to cool your jets for the time being, Scorpio. Extra pressure may have you feeling the stress, and you may not be putting your best self forward.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a passing comment rings true to you this week and commands your immediate attention. You do not want to let any opportunities pass over the next few days.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Learn how to count the small blessings in your life, Capricorn. Doing so will help you overcome a challenging issue that may pop up shortly.

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Byzantine Catholic

RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayflower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org Father tyler a. Strand, adminiStrator, JoSeph S. durko, Cantor Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30 am Holy Days: See website or phone for information Sunday School Sundays at 9:15 am Adult Faith Formation/Bible Study: Mondays at 7:00 pm.

Men’s Prayer Group Wednesdays at 7 pm A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

Catholic ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631–473–2900 www.stgmajella.org rev. GreGory rannazziSi, paStor Mass: Saturday 5:00pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am & 11:00am Weekday Mass: 9:00am Confessions: Saturday 4:00-4:45 or by appointment Baptism and Wedding arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Office Thrift Shop: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Saturday 10am-2pm

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777 631-473-0165 • Fax 631-331-8094 www.www.infantjesus.org reverend patriCk m. rieGGer, paStor aSSoCiateS: rev. FranCiS laSrado & rev. rolando tiCllaSuCa To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the Rectory Confessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15 pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: 631– 928-0447 Parish Outreach: 631–331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9 am in the Church, 12 pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 5:15 pm in the Chapel,* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital

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ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone: 631–941–4141 • Fax: 631–751–6607 Parish Office email: parish@stjamessetauket.org Mission Statement: Formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, we are Beloved daughters and sons of the Father. We, the Catholic community of the Three Village area, are a pilgrim community on Camino-journeying toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit. Nurtured by the Eucharist and formed by the Gospel, we strive to respond to Jesus’ Invitation to be faithful and fruitful disciples; to be a Good Samaritan to (our) neighbor and enemy; so that in Jesus’ name, we may be a welcoming community, respectful of life in all its diversities and beauty; stewards of and for God’s creation; and witnesses to Faith, Hope and Charity. rev. JameS-patriCk mannion, paStor rev. Gerald CeStare, aSSoCiate paStor rev. John FitzGerald, in reSidenCe Office Hours:Mon.-Fri. 9am - 4pm; Sat. 9 am - 2 pm Weekday Masses: Monday – Saturday 8:00 am Weekend Masses: Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 pm (Youth) Sunday 8:00am, 9:30 am (family), 11:30 am (choir) Baptisms: Contact the Office at the end of the third month (pregnancy) to set date Matrimony: contact the office at least 9 months before desired date Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm or by appointment Anointing Of The Sick: by request Bereavement: 631- 941-4141 x 341 Faith Formation Office: 631- 941-4141 x 328 Outreach: 631- 941-4141 x 313 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: 631- 473-1211 Our Daily Bread Sunday Soup Kitchen 3 pm

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

75 New York Avenue, Sound Beach, N.Y. 11789 Parish Office: 631-744-8566; FAX 631-744-8611 Parish Website: www.stlouisdm.org Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm; Friday: 9 am to 4 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm; Closed on Sunday Mission Statement: To proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ’s love through our active involvement as a parish family in works of Charity, Faith, Worship, Justice and Mercy. ALL ARE WELCOME! No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church. No matter your family situation. No matter your practice of faith. No matter your personal history, age or background. YOU are invited, respected and loved at St. Louis de Montfort. rev. mSGr. ChriStopher J. heller, paStor rev. lennard Sabio, aSSoCiate paStor rev. mSGr. donald hanSon, in reSidenCe rev. FranCiS pizzarelli, S.m.m., pariSh aSSiStant rev. henry vaS, pariSh aSSiStant Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday: 8:30 am in the Chapel Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Sunday: 7:30 am; 9:00 am; 10:30 am; 12 noon.

Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm.

Please contact Parish Office for an appointment.

Reconciliation: Sat.: 4-4:45 pm or by appointment.

Anointing of the Sick: by request.

Holy Matrimony: Contact Parish Office at least six months in advance of desired date.

Religious Education: Contact 631-744-9515 Parish Outreach: Contact 631-209-0325 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: Contact 631-473-1211.

ST. MICHAEL’S CHARISMATIC CATHOLIC CHURCH

Services held in the Grace Presbyterian Church 425 Hawkins Rd., Selden, NY 11784 516-395-7606 StMichaelsCCC.wix.com/Archangel Email: StMichaelsccc@outlook.com Rev. Che Obas, Pastor Mass: Saturday at 4 pm COME BACK HOME TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH With St. Michael’s you no longer have to pick and choose. Just come home. We understand that wherever your experiences have led you, we will meet you where you are. Christ the Good Shepherd always leaves the porch light on and the front door unlocked.

Our vision is to have a joyful experession of early Apostolic age Christianity. Our smaller Christian community strives to create an atmosphere as intimate and as inviting as the Last Supper.

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Society of Saint Pius X 900 Horseblock Road, Farmingville, NY 11738 631–736–6515 • sspxlongisland.com Catholic Traditional Latin Mass Mass: Saturday 8:00am (please call to confirm) Sunday: 9:00am Holy Days and First Fridays:7:00pm Confessions:8:00am Sundays, and 7:30am Saturdays All Sacraments are administered in the pre-Vatican II traditional Rites.

Congregational MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • 631–473–1582 www.msucc.org • rev. dr. philip hobSon We invite you to worship with us in our judgement-free sacred space. Come experience our tradition, where freedom of thought and exchange of ideas are encouraged and celebrated. Join us as we put our Christian values into practice, following the example of Jesus, by caring for our neighbors near and far, as they suffer food insecurity, homelessness, political and domestic violence, gender discrimination and other injustices. We know it is God who put the wiggle in the children, so bring them with you so they can participate in worship and in our lively Sunday School program. Service and Sunday School on Sundays at 10:00 AM. Meditative service at 8:30 AM on Sundays.

All are welcomed!

CAROLINE ESPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET

the rev. Cn. dr. riChard d. viSConti, reCtor 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net email: office@carolinechurch.net • 631–941–4245 Thursday Noon: H.E. and Healing Service Saturday Service: 5 pm Holy Eucharist Sunday Services: 8 am - Rite I; 9:30 am - Rite II (family Service) 9:30 Children’s Chapel & Sunday School Classes Sunday School Classes now forming; Call 631-941-4245 to register.

Let God walk with you as part of our family– friendly community.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson • 631–473–0273 email: ccoffice@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org Father anthony dilorenzo: prieSt–in–CharGe Sunday Services: 8 am & 10 am Sunday Eucharist:8 am and 10 am; Wednesday 10 in our chapel Sunday School and Nursery Registration for Sunday School starting Sunday after the 10 am Eucharist Our ministries: Welcome Friends on Mondays at 5:00 pm AA meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm Bible Study on Thursdays at 10 am.

Friday: Hands of Love knitting, crocheting and stitching ministry 10 am - 12 pm It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

490 North Country Road, St. James, NY 11780 631-584-5560 www.stjamesstjames.org Parish Office email: stjamesc@optonline.net the rev. ian C. Wetmore, reCtor Where is God calling us?

To grow in faith through Scripture and prayer, To build relationships in Christ, To serve one another and the world.

Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 a.m. (Rite I) and 9:30 a.m. (Rite II, with music) Prayers for healing after both worship times Children welcome at all services, religious formation offered for all levels, including Godly play.

Active Choir, Altar Guild, Lay Eucharist Ministry, Fellowship and Bible Study programs

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond Main Street, Stony Brook • 631–751–0034 www.allsouls–stonybrook.org • allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am All Souls now offers a 30 minute Inter-Faith Service every Tuesday Morning at 8:00 AM This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

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ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“To know Christ and to make Him known” Rev. Duncan a. BuRns, RectoR MRs. claiRe Mis, seMinaRian alex PRyRoDny, oRganist & choiR DiRectoR 12 Prospect St, Huntington ● (631) 427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library www.stjohnshuntington.org ● LIKE us on Facebook Sunday Worship: 8:00 am – Rite I Holy Eucharist 10:00 am – Rite II Choral Holy Eucharist with Sunday School at 9:40am Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Tuesday, February 25, 6 - 7:30 pm Puerto Rico Mission Fundraiser Ash Wednesday Services with the Imposition of Ashes Wednesday, February 26, 7:30 am, 12 noon, 7:30 pm Thrift Shop: Tuesdays & Thursdays noon to 3pm; Saturdays 10am to 3pm All are Welcome!

Evangelical THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

To Know Christ and To Make Him Known 322 Main Street, East Setauket www.3vc.org • 631-941–3670 LEAD PASTOR JOSH MOODY Sunday Worship Schedule: 9:15 am: Worship Service, Sunday School (Pre-K–5TH grade), Nursery 10:30 am: Bagels & Coffee 11:00 am: Worship Service, Nursery, We Offer Weekly Teen Programs, Small Groups, Women’s & Men’s Bible Studies, Alpha, Stephen Ministry, Faith Preschool For Ages 3 & 4, Mommy & Me, Join Us As We Celebrate 60 Years Of Proclaiming The Good News Of Jesus Christ!

Greek Orthodox CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

Friendship Circle For Special Needs Children The Cteen Network N’shei Chabad Women’s Club • Cyberspace Library Chabad At Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

KEHILLAT CHOVEVEI TZION

764 Route 25A, Setauket (At The Old Victoria House) Mail: P.O. Box 544, E. Setauket, NY 11733 631-689-0257 (leave a message & you’ll get a call back) Visit Us At: www.kct.org.

We Are A Traditional Conservative Congregation, Run Entirely By Our Members. We Have Services every Shabbat And All Jewish Holidays, Along With Other Community Activities, With Participation Opportunities For All Jews.

Join Us Shabbat Morning And You’ll Get A Warm Welcome! KCT - An Old Fashioned Friendly Shul

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station 631-928–3737 • www.northshorejewishcenter.org RaBBi aaRon Benson • cantoR Daniel kRaMeR executive DiRectoR MaRcie Platkin PRinciPal heatheR Welkes youth DiRectoR Jen schWaRtz Services: Friday At 8 Pm; Saturday At 9:15 am Daily Morning And Evening Minyan- Call For Times.

Tot Shabbat • Family Services • Sisterhood • Men’s Club • Seniors’ Club Youth Group • Continuing Ed • Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Judaica Shop Food Pantry • Lecture Series • Jewish Film Series NSJC JEWISH LEARNING CENTER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Innovative Curriculum And Programming For Children Ages 5-13 Imagine A Synagogue That Feels Like Home!

Come Connect With Us On Your Jewish Journey.

Member United Synagogue Of Conservative Judaism

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson 11777 Tel: 631-473-0894 • Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org • goc.assumption@gmail.com Rev. DeMetRios n. calogReDes, PRotoPResByteR Sunday Services: Orthros 8:30 Am - Divine Liturgy 10 Am Services Conducted In Both Greek & English* Books Available To Follow In English* Sunday Catechism School, 10 Am - 11 Am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 Pm - 8 Pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups Banquet Hall Available For Rental* For Information Please Call Church Office*

1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook 631-751–8518 • www.tisbny.org A Warm And Caring Intergenerational Community Dedicated To Learning, Prayer, Social Action, And Friendship.

Member Union For Reform Judaism RaBBi Paul siDlofsky • cantoR MaRcey WagneR RaBBi eMeRitus stePhen a. kaRol RaBBi eMeRitus aDaM D. fisheR cantoR eMeRitus Michael f. tRachtenBeRg Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm And Saturday 10 am Religious School • Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot • Shabbat Youth Groups • Senior Club Adult Education Sisterhood Brotherhood • Book Club-More

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Center for Jewish Life & Learning “Judaism With A Smile” 360 Nicolls Road, East Setauket Next To Fire Dept.

631-585–0521 • www.MyVillageChabad.com RaBBi chaiM & Rivkie gRossBauM RaBBi Motti & chaya gRossBauM RaBBi sholoM B. & chanie cohen Membership Free Weekday, Shabbat & Holiday Services Highly Acclaimed Torah Tots Preschool Afternoon Hebrew School Camp Gan Israel • Judaica Publishing Department Lectures And Seminars Living Legacy Holiday Programs Jewish Learning Institute

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

46 Dare Road, Selden 631-732-2511 Emergency Number 516-848-5386 Rev. DR. RichaRD o. hill, PastoR eRic faRet, vicaR Email: office@hopelutheran.com Website: www.hopeluth.com Holy Communion Is Celebrated Every Weekend Sunday Services at 9:30 Are Live-Streamed Through Our “Friends Who Like Hope Lutheran Church” Facebook Group. Sermons are posted on Youtube.com at Hope Lutheran Church Selden NY Children’s Programs Sunday School (3-11) 9:30 am, Saturday Sparklers 5 pm

Anchor Nursery School Tuesday-Thursday 9:15 am - 12:15 pm.

Tuesdays Hugs Toddlers (ages 18 mos-3 yrs) 9:15 am Hugs (ages 3-5yrs.) 12:15 pm Wednesdays - Kids’ Club 4:15 pm

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 Rev. Paul a. DoWning PastoR E-mail: Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347–423–1523 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca Service Times: Sundays 8:30 am and 10:30 am Adult Bible Study 9:30 am Sunday School during 10:30 am service Holy Communion offered at both services Fridays: Power of Prayer Hour 10:30 am Meal provided by Welcome Friends Sundays at 1:00 pm and Wednesdays at 5:45 pm We continue to seve the Port Jefferson Community Now in our 102nd year

Lutheran–LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Messiah Preschool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751–1775 • www.messiahny.com PastoR steve ungeR We welcome all to join us for worship & fellowship.

It would be wonderful to have you with us.

February 26, Ash Wednesday Worship at 7 pm Sunday Worship Services: 8:15, 9:30 & 11am (All with Holy Communion), Sunday School at 9:30am, Sunday Bible Study at 9:30am We have NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket NY 11733 Rev. gRegoRy l. leonaRD–PastoR • 631-941–3581 Sunday Worship: 10:30 Am Adult Sunday School 9:30 Am Lectionary Reading And Prayer: Wed. 12 Noon Gospel Choir: Tues. 8 Pm Praise Choir And Youth Choir 3rd And 4th Fri. 6:30 Pm

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

160 Main Street, Corner Of 25A And Main Street East Setauket • 631–941–4167 Rev. steven kiM, PastoR www.setauketumc.org sumcny@aol.com Adult Bible Study: 9am Sunday Worship Service & Church School: 10 am Holy Communion 1st Sunday Of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) Monthly On 2nd Tuesday At 1pm No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

STONY BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST 216 Christian Ave., Stony Brook, 11790 Church Office: 631-751-0574 stonybrookcommunitychurch@gmail.com www.stonybrookcommunitychurch.org Rev. chuck van houten, PastoR Connecting People To God, Purpose And Each Other Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Sunday School: 10:00 am Renewing, Restoring, Reviving For The 21st Century!

Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT JEFFERSON

107 South/Main Streets • (631) 473-0147 We are an accepting and caring people who invite you to share in the journey of faith with us. the Rev. DR. RichaRD gRaugh Email: office@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org Sunday Worship Service -10am (Childcare Provided) Christian Education-Sunday School: 10:15am Coffee and Fellowship 11:15am Bible Study: Tuesday 3pm Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the Month Meals Provided by Welcome Friends every Friday at 6pm Call the church office or visit our website for current activities and events.

NYS Certified Preschool and Daycare - Noah’s Ark The purpose of First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson is, with God’s help, to share the joy and good news of Jesus Christ with the congregation, visitors and the community at large; to provide comfort to those in need and hope to those in despair; and to seek justice for all God’s people.

ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

532 Moriches Road, St. James 11780-1316 Rev. PRince DonkoR, PastoR 631-584-5340 All are Welcome Sunday Service and Sunday School at 10 am Tuesday Evening is Prayer Group at 7:30 pm Wednesday Morning Bible Study at 7:30 am Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study at 1 pm Wednesday Evening Choir Practice at 7:30 pm AA Ministry Every Monday and Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 pm Our annual St. Patrick’s Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 6 pm. Entertainment included.

Ticket donations are $20 per person. Children 12 and under $8. Reservations are requested. Call the office for more information 631-584-5340.

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POWER OF 3

Continued from page B22 The side effects from this treatment connect to the original focus of the scientific team. As it turns out, inhibiting FABP5 causes pain relief because it reduces the breakdown of anandamide, or AEA, which is part of the body’s natural pain relief system.

The inhibitors also have anti-inflammatory properties.

“This compound’s side effect is pretty beneficial for patients,” said Ojima.

The Long Island team is continuing to pursue the use of these compounds to manage pain as well.

Indeed, Kaczocha’s mother Zofia, who has pain associated with arthritis, asks him at least once a month when his drug will be available. The NCI grant will enable him and his colleagues to continue to build on their earlier work as they hope to translate their scientific discoveries into a clinical option.

“We are continuing our original research on the use of FABP5 inhibitors for pain control,” Ojima explained in an email.

As for their work with cancer, the inhibitors are “less cytotoxic,” Ojima said, and, in animal models, have been able to kill metastatic cancer cells that have become resistant to drug treatment. He suggested that the hope of this treatment is that it can sensitize the cancer cells or tumor to other therapies, which is a “promising approach.”

From left, Robert Rizzo, Iwao Ojima, Martin Kaczocha and Lloyd Trotman Photo from SBU

So far, Ojima, Kaczocha, Trotman and colleagues have tested this treatment only on tumors that haven’t yet metastasized, and not on tumors that have spread to other organs. “Our hope is that it may have some preventive effect in the early stages” of metastasis, Ojima said.

Ojima and Kaczocha were grateful for the seed grant from the medical school, which helped push the research forward. “A seed grant is very important for basic research,” Ojima added.

Other cancers, such as breast cancer, also have over expression of the same fatty acid

binding protein. While the scientists are starting with prostate cancer, they hope to expand their work to other cancers as well, once they start gathering results.

La Jolla, California-based Artelo Biosciences partnered with these researchers starting in the spring of 2018. Artelo is licensing the patents for the target as well as the patents for lead compounds. Moving any compound through the beginning of the Food & Drug Administration testing is something Artelo will eventually take over, Kaczocha said. “They will have the financing to pursue this further,” he added.

As a researcher and a pharmacologist who is involved in basic and translational studies, Kaczocha said his hope is always to develop something in his career that will help patients.

Other research groups are also developing small molecule inhibitors to reduce the prevalence or activity of fatty acid binding proteins, but these other scientists have generally not focused on the role of these proteins in cancer. Fatty acid binding protein 4, for example, has a role in metabolic disorders.

“We have a relatively unique position where we are targeting prostate cancer” by reducing the activity and effect of this protein, Kaczocha said.

Trotman, whose lab has a unique animal model of prostate cancer that is a close mimic to the progression of prostate cancer in humans, offers an advantage in their research work, added Kaczocha.

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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating and Sharing the love of God since 1660.

The Rev. KaTe Jones Calone, InTeRIm PasToR The Rev. ashley mCFaul-eRwIn, CommunITy ouTReaCh PasToR Sunday Worship at 9:30 (Childcare available) Sunday School at 9:45 (ages 3 through 6th grade) www.setauketpresbyterian.org Email: setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net Sunday: Adult Education at 11 am Outreach Ministries: Open Door Exchange Ministry: Furnishing homes...

Finding hope www.facebook.com/welcomefriendssoupkitchen Welcome Friends Soup Kitchen Prep Site: tfolliero@yahoo.com All are welcome to join this vibrant community of worship, music (voice and bell choirs), mission (local, national and international), and fellowship. Call the church office or visit our website for current information on church activities.

SPC is a More Light Presbyterian Church and part of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians working toward a church as generous and just as God’s grace.

4 Friends Way, St. James 631–928-2768 • www.cbquakers.org Worship Sundays: Sept. - June 11 am , July - Aug. 10:00 am We gather in silent worship seeking God • the Inner Light • Spirit. We are guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. Weekly coffee and fellowship, monthly discussions, Religious Education for children.

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380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket, NY 11733 631–751–0297 • www.uufsb.org • office@uufsb.org Rev. maRgaReT h. allen (minister@uufsb.org) We are a religious community that seeks diversity, individual spiritual growth, social and economic justice.

Sunday Service: 10:30 am Children’s Sunday Religious Education Classes: 10:30 am Senior High Youth Group Adult Faith Development Choir, Folk Group, classical music Vespers, Sangha Meditation, Labyrinth Walks, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Yoga, Essentrics, Grounds & Sounds Café, Le Petit Salon de Musique

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TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

Women’s hoops defeats New Hampshire 52-50

During a team huddle in the final minute, Kaela Hilaire vowed to her teammates that Feb. 8’s game would not head to overtime.

Hilaire then ensured the extra period would not be required.

She produced two steals in the final 20 seconds and the Stony Brook women’s basketball team held on for a 52-50 victory against New Hampshire at Island Federal Arena.

The Seawolves earned their 20th straight victory, extending the nation’s second-longest winning streak. Stony Brook improved to 23-1 overall and 11-0 in the America East.

The overall win total matches the most victories in a season in head coach Caroline McCombs’ six seasons at the program’s helm. Stony Brook also clinched a first-round home game in the America East tournament with Saturday’s win.

With Gonzaga’s 70-60 loss at Saint Mary’s on Saturday night, the Seawolves now tout the longest winning streak in the nation (20).

Like the first meeting between Stony Brook and New Hampshire, Saturday’s game was tightly

Anastasia Warren (4) drives during Saturday’s win against New Hampshire at Island Federal Arena. Photo by Jim Harrison/ SBU Athletics

contested. UNH held a 39-37 lead entering the fourth quarter. And the teams were deadlocked at 48 until Oksana Gouchie-Provencher broke the tie by converting the second of two free throws with 96 seconds remaining.

Still trailing 49-48, New Hampshire had possession and called timeout with 29.3 seconds remaining. Hilaire then came up huge when the teams returned to the floor, stripping the ball from

Ashley Storey to give possession back to the Seawolves.

Hilaire, subsequently fouled, drained the second of two free throws with 19.8 seconds to go for a two-point cushion and another timeout from UNH. She then produced another steal and was fouled with 4.6 seconds to go. She sank two free throws for a 52-48 lead that secured the win.

“Just instinct,” Hilaire said.

“That’s what we practice day

in and day out. And that’s what coach preaches all day — defense, defense. Defense wins games.”

Said McCombs: “In the timeout, [Hilaire] said, ‘We are not going to overtime.’ She stepped up huge and made a big play for us on the ball.”

Stony Brook swept the season series from New Hampshire. The Seawolves topped the Wildcats in overtime in Durham, New Hampshire, on Jan. 11. “We knew going into this game that New Hampshire is a tough matchup and opponent for us,” McCombs said.

“Every team is going to give us their best,” Hilaire said.

On Saturday, Hilaire led the Seawolves with 21 points. India Pagan followed with 12. Cheyenne Clark produced four offensive rebounds, giving her 102 for the season. That moved Clark into the top 10 in program history for a single season, passing Erica Bascom, who had 100 in the 1994-95 season.

The team returned to action Wednesday against Binghamton at Island Federal Arena. Results were not available as of press time.

SBU student-athletes host clinic for local children

For more than three decades, National Girls and Women in Sports Day has been celebrated across the nation during the first week of February. And Stony Brook University student-athletes got in the spirit on Feb. 8.

Sixty-three student-athletes volunteered as Stony Brook Athletics hosted nearly 150 local children to celebrate and encourage girls’ participation in sports.

Ranging in age from 2 through 13, the children rotated among stations to gain exposure to various sports, including baseball, volleyball, soccer and track.

Stony Brook student-athletes from baseball, football, women’s soccer, softball, swimming, men’s and women’s track & field/cross country and volleyball manned the stations and enthusiastically interacted with the children.

“I think it’s really cool that we’re able to celebrate women and girls in sport,” said senior runner Holly Manning, the copresident of Stony Brook’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. “Girls couldn’t play sports not too long ago.”

The children then were invited to attend the Stony Brook women’s

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Stony Brook football players Souleymane Camara, left, and Jabari Reddock volunteer at a basketball station while supporting girls’ participation in sports on Saturday. Photo from SBU Athletics

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As for the massive turnout of Stony Brook student-athletes to support the cause, Manning added,

“It just shows how passionate people are supporting this and coming out and helping the community and hanging out with kids. We don’t get to see kids a lot.”

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WEST POINT: Despite singles wins from Jamie Wei and Kristine Theys, the Stony Brook tennis team could not grab its first win on Feb. 8. The squad fell to Army, 4-2, in its second match in two days in West Point.

“This was another tough match, and Army played the big points better than we did today,” coach Gary Glassman said. “We had our chances, but we didn’t capitalize. We’ll work on maintaining our level of intensity throughout.”

Wei won comfortably at No. 1 singles, 6-1, 6-3, while Theys needed a third set to knock off her opponent at No. 4 singles, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3. Loreto Villalba-Rubio looked en route to securing a third point with a 4-2 third-set lead.

But her match stalled after the fourth point was clinched by Army. Nolwenn Cardoso stole the second set at No. 2 singles, but was not able to win the tiebreaking third set in what became the match-deciding encounter.

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Thursday 13 Bridal Expo

Long Island Bridal Expo heads to the Clarion Hotel, 3845 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma from 6:30 to 9 p.m. featuring food tastings, a live DJ showcase, a fashion show hosted by Princess Bridals and top wedding professionals for your wedding. Free admission. Call 563-6280.

Eli Yamin Trio in concert

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook kicks off its Gallery Jazz series sponsored by Olivia and Harlan Fischer with the Eli Yamin Trio in concert at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students, $10 children, ages 4 and under free. To order, call 751-1895 or visit www. thejazzloft.org.

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Monday 17 No events listed for this day.

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Friday 14

Lunch and Learn

Valentine’s Tea, Craft

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook presents Here’s to the Ladies! featuring The Jazz Loft All Stars, with Ray Anderson, on trombone, Tom Manuel on cornet/vocals, Peter Coco on bass, Steve Salerno on guitar and Chris Smith on drums. Two performances will be held – one at 6 p.m. and another at 8:30 p.m. The venue will supply the live jazz music, Champagne and chocolate. You supply the romance. Tickets are $40 for adults, $35 for seniors, and $30 for students. To order, call 7511895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.

LITMA Contradance

Bring your sweetheart for some lively contradancing at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown at 7:30 p.m. Basic instruction at 7:15 p.m. Featuring Chart Guthrie calling and the LITMA Contra Band. Bring a snack to share.

Admission is $15 adults, $10 members, $7.50 students and free for children under 16 with a paid adult. Call 369-7854.

WinterTide concert

The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson presents a groovy Valentine’s Day concert with the Grand Folk Railroad from 7:30 to 9 p.m. as part of its WinterTide series. Free. Questions? Call 473-5220 or visit www.gpjac.org.

Williams Honor in concert

Join the Northport Arts Coalition for its Starlight Coffeehouse concert featuring Williams Honor * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Join the folks at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington for a hands-on program on Maple Sugaring today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn how to identify and tap a maple tree so you can make real maple syrup at home. Learn the cultural, historical, economical and scientific background of this uniquely American craft. Adults only. $4 per person.

Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport presents the best of the Beach Boys with Long Island’s own Endless Summer band in concert at 2 p.m. Warm up with this sunny show and sing along to all of your favorites. Open to all.

Call 261-6930.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library, 510 Sweet Hollow Road, Melville hosts an Open Mic Night with singer and songwriter Toby Tobias at 6:30 p.m. Gather, perform and listen to singers and songwriters play and talk about their original music. Refreshments will be served. To register, call 421-4535.

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Open Mic Night

Sip tea and paint an abstract canvas for your home decor or for a gift at the Smithtown Library, Nesconset branch, 148 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Fee is $7 per person and advance registration is required by calling 3602480, ext. 235.

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ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

The Cast of Beatlemania performs love songs at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts on Valentine’s Day.

at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport at 7:30 p.m. Comprised of singer/ songwriter Reagan Richards and songwriter/ producer Gordon Brown, the group is the Jersey Shore’s first ever country duo. Doors open and open mic sign up is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance at www.northportarts.org, $20 at the door.

Grounds and Sounds concert

Grounds and Sounds Café, UUFSB, 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket hosts a concert featuring Martin Swinger at 8 p.m. With a three octave vocal range and a talent for writing awardwinning songs, Swinger is a veteran of 40 years of performing award-winning original songs, traditional and contemporary Americana music as well as swing and jazz standards. Tickets are $15 per person, available in advance at www. groundsandsounds.org or at the door. For more information, call 751-0297.

Tribute to the Beatles

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown welcomes The Cast of Beatlemania in concert at 8 p.m. Enjoy the most famous love songs written by the Beatles.

Bring a date for this beautiful Valentine’s Day performance. Tickets are $50. Call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org to order.

Saturday 15

Pancake Breakfast fundraiser

Join the American Legion’s James Ely Miller Post

833, 51 Juniper Ave., Smithtown for an All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast fundraiser from 8 to 11 a.m. Tickets are $10 each. Call 724-1804 or visit www.alpost833ny.org.

All Good Friends in concert

North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham welcomes All Good Friends in concert at 2 p.m. Enjoy your favorite songs from the past along with original arrangements from the ninemember group. Open to all. Call 929-4488.

Drum TAO 2020

Only a few seats left for Drum TAO 2020 on the Main Stage at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook at 7 p.m. Combining highly physical, largescale drumming with contemporary costumes, precise choreography and innovative visuals, TAO’s modern, high-energy performances showcasing the ancient art of Japanese drumming have transfixed audiences worldwide. Tickets are $52. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www. stallercenter.com.

Acoustic jazz concert

As part of its Acoustics in the Living Room series, The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook welcomes Allison Rowe and Taylor Ackley in concert at 7 p.m. The duo will perform traditional American music from genres of bluegrass, country, Western swing and their own compositions in the intimate setting of the Loft’s Teddy Charles room.

Tickets are $40. To order, call 751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.

The Huntington Historical Society presents a Lunch and Learn program at Red Restaurant, 417 New York Ave., Huntington at noon. Guest speaker, author Christopher Verga, will discuss his book, “Civil Rights on Long Island,” followed by a book signing. $50 per person, $45 members includes a gourmet two-course meal. Cash bar available. To register, call 427-7045 or visit www. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Scrabble secrets revealed

Three-time National Scrabble champion Joe Edley will teach several techniques to enhance your word game skills at the Smithtown Library, Kings Park branch, 1 Church St., Kings Park at 7 p.m. Open to all but registration is required by calling 360-2480, ext. 230.

Travel Presentation Club meeting

The Travel Presentation Club will meet at the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Leslie G. Fishbone and Ms. Leslie A.Weitzner will make a presentation on their recent trip to Iceland. All are welcome.Please contact 3vtravel@gmail.com for further information.

Slavery in Oyster Bay lecture

In honor of Black History Month, Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station presents a unique, interactive program for adults and tween titled “Standing Where They Stood: Slavery in Oyster Bay,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Raynham Hall Museum educator Claire Bellerjeau will discuss the scope of slavery on Long Island and the New York area with the stories of real slaves and the sharing of historical documents. Open to all but registration is required by calling 928-1212.

Swing Dance in Greenlawn

The Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn hosts a swing dance featuring music by the Jack Morelli Quartet from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Beginner class at 7:30 p.m. Come alone or bring a friend.

Admission is $15 adults, $12 students, $10 members. Visit www.sdli.org.

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Wednesday 19

Israeli and international dancing

RJO Intermediate School, located at the corner of Church Street and Old Dock Road, Kings Park, will host an evening of international and Israeli folk dancing every Wednesday (when school is in session) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $10 per person.

For more information, call Linda at 269-6894.

Historical Society paint party

The Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society, 328 Hawkins Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma hosts a Paint Nite at 7:30 p.m. Come paint a beautiful sunset under the direction of artist Patti Vasque-Cottons. $30 per person includes all supplies and snacks. To register, call Evelyn at 588-7599.

Thursday 20 Get to know the SHS

Staff from the Smithtown Historical Society will be on hand at the Smithtown Library, Commack branch, 3 Indian Head Road, Commack from 7 to 8 p.m. to share information about the organization including the grounds, historic houses, programs, upcoming events and more. Children under age 10 can enjoy a hands-on activity with the society’s junior educators, as well as a Q&A session. Open to all. No registration necessary. Call 360-2480, ext. 230.

The Bob Nelson Show

Comedian Bob Nelson returns to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson at 8 p.m. Watching a Bob Nelson live performance is like watching several different types of top comedians all rolled up into one. Characters like the lovable nerd Eppy Epperman, punchy boxer Jiffy Jeff and chicken rancher Wilby Stuckinson are as funny and memorable as any you will see in comedy today.

Tickets are $39. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Running Scared, Running Free’

In honor of Black History Month, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook presents a production of “Running Scared, Running Free ... Escape to the Promised Land” through Feb. 28. Experience this on-stage drama about slavery, the Underground Railroad, secret codes hidden in quilts and the strength of the human spirit in the struggle for freedom. Tickets range from $12 to $20. Reservations required by calling 689-5888 or 751-2244.

‘The Taming of the Shrew’

Up next for the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown is William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” through March 1. In 1590 Padua, Baptista is seeking to sell off his youngest daughter Bianca to the highest bidder, but his oldest, Katherina, must first be wed to honor the traditions of the times. However, there are no takers for this cantankerous wench of a woman – that is but one – Petruchio – a bold, brash and brazen man – who sets out to “tame” Katherina. The ensuing battle of wills sets the stage for this classic comedy of the ages. Tickets are $40 adults, $36 seniors, $25 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www. smithtownpac.org.

‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its 50th year with Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” through March 21.

One of the most enduring shows of all time, “Joseph” is a warm-hearted celebration of the boy who changed the course of history told entirely through song. Take this rainbow ride through biblical Egypt infused with fast-paced dance

numbers, adventure, song and even an appearance from Elvis! Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. Call 9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com to order.

‘The Bald Soprano’ & ‘The Lesson’

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden presents “The Bald Soprano” and “The Lesson” in Theatre 119, Islip Arts Building, on March 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. and March 8 and 15 at 2 p.m. “The Bald Soprano” is a hilarious, unique satire about a British middle-class family, with everyone talking and getting nowhere at all. In “The Lesson,” an elderly professor and his young female student experience the most remarkable and bizarre lesson in the history of pedagogy. It ends with murder. Mature content. Tickets are $14 general admission, students 16 years of age or younger $9.75. For more information call 451-4163.

‘Clue: On Stage’

The Carriage House Players, located at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, presents Jonathan Lynn’s “Clue: On Stage” on March 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. and March 22 and 29 at 3 p.m. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie, which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, “Clue” is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery.

The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth – the butler – Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children. Call 516557-1207 or visit www.carriagehouseplayers.org to order.

Hard Luck Cafe concert

‘The Goldfinch’

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station screens “The Goldfinch” starring Nicole Kidman on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Rated R. Open to all. Registration optional by calling 928-1212.

‘Harriet’

East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, E. Northport presents “Harriet,” the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery, on Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13.

Open to all. Call 261-2313.

‘Downton Abbey’

Port Jefferson Free Library, 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson screens ‘Downton Abbey’ on Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. No registration necessary. Rated PG. Open to all. Call 473-0022.

‘Blinded by the Light’

Friday night movies continue at the Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington with a screening of the Bruce Springstein inspired film “Blinded by the Light” on Feb. 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Open to all. Call 427-7165.

‘Casablanca’ at the CAC

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington invites all lovebirds and lonely hearts to spend Valentine’s Day with them revisiting a classic, “Casablanca,” on Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person, $15 members and includes a reception with Champagne and chocolate-covered sweets. Call 423-7610 or visit www.cinemaartscentre.org to order.

An evening with The Marx Brothers

Film historian and filmmaker Glenn Andreiev shares rare film clips and fun movie facts of The Marx Brothers at the Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington on Feb. 15 at 2:30 p.m. Open to all.

Registration is required by calling 427-5165.

‘Ask Dr. Ruth’

Join the Folk Music Society of Huntington for a Hard Luck Cafe concert featuring John John Brown and Steve Robinson at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, $10 members at the door. Call 425-2925 or visit www.fmsh.org.

North Shore Jewish Center, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station closes out its 11th annual Jewish Film Festival with a screening of the documentary “Ask Dr. Ruth,” which chronicles the life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America’s most famous sex therapist, Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, which include a light dinner, are $17 per person. Snow date is Feb. 23. Call 928-3737.

Theater

‘The Green Book’

‘Million Dollar Quartet’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its 2019-20 season with “Million Dollar Quartet” now extended through March 8. On Dec. 4, 1956, an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Featuring a treasure trove of hits from these music legends, including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Hound Dog,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Great Balls of Fire” and many more, “Million Dollar Quartet” not only plays the music that made the Golden Age of Rock and Roll, it tells the stories of the men who created it. Tickets range from $75 to $80. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

Film

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington celebrates Black History Month with a screening of “The Green Book” on Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. with an online Q&A with director Yoruba Richen and a discussion with Carol A. Gordon of Unspoken History Treasures. Tickets are $17, $12 members. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

AMERICA’S MOST FAMOUS SEX THERAPIST Catch a screening of ‘Ask Dr. Ruth,’ a documentary about Dr. Ruth Westheimer, at the North Shore Jewish Center on Feb. 16. Photo by Austin Hargrave/Hulu

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THEATER REVIEW

SPAC’s ‘Shrek The Musical Jr.’ is layers and layers of fun

BY HEIDI SUTTON

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n perfect timing with winter break, DreamWork’s "Shrek Jr." along with all its fairy-tale creatures have taken up residence at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts in Smithtown. The fun musical runs through March 1.

Based on the popular 2001 DreamWorks Animation film and picture book by William Steig, the show is an edited version of the Tony award-winning Broadway musical but still features many of the beloved scenes and songs we have come to love.

With book and lyrics by David LindsayAbaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, it tells the story of how a “little ogre came to live in the swamp with a beautiful princess and his best friend, and a gingerbread man, and a very handsome puppet, and an elf, and a fairy godmother, and a witch, and a crossdressin' wolf and three pigs!” In short, if you are a fan of classic fairy tales, you’ll love this show.

It’s Shrek’s 7th birthday and, as with all ogres, his parents tell him he must move out and find his own place to live. (“Watch out for men with pitchforks!”) Shrek settles into a swamp far, far away and life is good until all of the fairy-tale creatures in the kingdom of Duloc are exiled to his land by order of Lord Farquaad, the ruthless ruler of Duloc.

In order to get his land back, Shrek strikes a deal with Farquaad to rescue Princess Fiona from a tower guarded by a fire-breathing dragon and bring her back to be Farquaad’s queen. Along with the wisecracking Donkey, the ogre embarks on a journey to save the fair maiden and learns valuable lessons, including what makes us special is what makes us strong.

Directed and choreographed by Tommy Ranieri, the talented young cast of 23 embraces this 2½-hour large-scale production and leaves us wanting more. Lead actors Hunter Pszybylski, Leah Kelly and Luke Ferrari shine in their roles as Shrek, Fiona and Donkey; and Luke Hampson steals the show as the tiny terror Lord Farquaad.

As with all musicals, the songs are the heart of the show, and what wonderful songs they are from the opening group number, “Big Bright Beautiful World"; to Pszybyiski’s beautiful solo “Who I’d Be”; Kelly’s “Morning Person” complete with tap and Irish step dancing; to the finale “This Is Our Story”; and a rousing rendition of Smash Mouth’s “I’m a Believer” to send us on our way.

The multiple costumes of fairy-tale characters, designed by Chakira Doherty, cut no corners and wait until you see the dragon!

The elaborate sets by Tim Golebiewski, makeup and special effects tie the entire production together nicely.

SPAC has presented a wonderful opportunity for young adults to hone their craft. This is their story — let them share it with you. Meet Shrek, Fiona and Donkey in the lobby after the show for photos and autographs.

Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown presents “Shrek The Musical Jr.” through March 1. Performances are held on Saturdays and Sundays at various times and Feb. 17 to 21 at 1 p.m. for Presidents Week break. Children’s theater continues with “Moana Jr.” from April 10 to 19. All seats are $18. For further information or to order tickets, call 631724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

For more photos from the show, visit www. tbrnewsmedia.com.

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GET OUT OF MY SWAMP! Shrek (Hunter Pszybylski) and the fairytale creatures in a scene from the show.

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KIDS KORNER

KIDS TIMES

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Tales for Tots

Children ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver are invited to the Smithtown Historical Society’s Roseneath Cottage, 239 Middle Country Road, Smithtown for story time on Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. Celebrate the wonder of friendship through reading. Free. Open to all. Call 360-2480 to register.

Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Join Barnes & Noble in Lake Grove at 600 Smith Haven Mall and in East Northport at 4000 E. Jericho Turnpike for a reading of “The President of the Jungle” by Andre Rodrigues on Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. Is Lion always the King of the Jungle? This funny story features lively illustrations and colorful characters that can teach the importance of everyone having a vote. Free. Call 724-0341 (LG) or 462-0208 (EN).

Design a space suit

Design and test a space suit for a potato astronaut at the Long Island Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Feb. 15 and 16 from 1 to 5 p.m.

The Stony Brook GEO Club drops by on Feb. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. for some experiment fun. $5 per person. Call 331-3277.

Tracks and Traces

Here are some fun and educational ways for your kids to enjoy winter break:

Smithtown Historical Society

Join the staff at Sunken Meadow State Park, Route 25A and Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park for a Tracks and Traces program on Feb. 15 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Exploring the forest can be exciting during the winter. Learn how to “read the signs” animals leave behind, then take a hike to search for clues that might lead us to the animals! $4 per person.

Advance registration required by calling 581-1072.

Ever wonder what it’s like to be on a real working farm in the winter? Kids ages 7 to 14 can enjoy winter break at Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, E. Setauket on Feb. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn how to make maple syrup, help care for the animals and more. Snacks provided. Bring lunch. $60 per day, $100 for both days. To register, call 631-689-8172 or visit www.bennersfarm.com.

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum

Celebrate the birthday of George Washington and explore life in Colonial America at The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. Get a glimpse of what children played with long before computers and television and create a framed tin-punch craft to take home. $12 per person plus admission. Call 367-3418.

FOOTBALLMANIA Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in Setauket hosted a Super Bowl Saturday event on Feb. 1. The community came out for activities, games and crafts that revolved around one of America’s most beloved sports – football! Congratulations to Izzy G., winner of the Super Bowl Saturday raffle prize! Photo from Emma Clark Library

Benner’s Farm

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

Huntington Historical Society

Kids in grades 1 to 6 can join the Huntington Historical Society at the Conklin Barn, 2 High St., Huntington for a variety of hands-on history activities, including learning traditional weaving techniques and Presidents Day-themed crafts, games and activities on Feb. 17 and 18 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Campers will go home with a piece of their very own hand-woven fabric. Fee is $35 per day. Call 631-427-7045.

From Feb. 17 to 20 from 10 a.m. to noon children in grades K through 3 can take part in several workshops at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Learning Center, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Participants will take tours of the museum’s collections and then create a related craft including an owl diorama, animal portrait and a mixed-media deep-sea collage. $20 per child. To register, call 631-843-5539.

Photo from WMHO

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor will hold several winter break events from Feb. 17 to 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make snow that won’t melt, make homemade ice cream and create slippery, sticky slime. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 kids ages 3 to 12. Call 516-692-6768.

Enjoy February break with the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown from Feb. 18 to 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Enjoy a different theme each day including Kaleidoscope Fun, Mid Week Mardi Gras, Snow Day and National Biscuit Day. Fee is $30 per day.

To register, call 631-265-6768.

Ward Melville Heritage Organization

On Feb. 18 to 20 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., the WMHO’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook hosts a Puppet Making workshop for ages 6 to 11 with acclaimed artist Liz Joyce ($100 for all three days) and Music Mornings with Johnny Cuomo for ages 3 to 5 ($85 for all three days, $30 per day). To register, call 631-751-2244.

Colonial Crafts

Game of Bones

On Feb. 18 and 20 The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor presents Game of Bones at 2 p.m. Check out the museum’s updated displays about whalebone, find out about prehistoric whales.

Excavate a real shark tooth fossil and design a keepsake necklace with your paleontological findings. $12 children, $6 adults. Call 367-3418.

Vacation Ventures

It’s all about snow as the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook presents an art class titled Vacation Ventures on Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon.

With inspiration from books such as “Owl Moon”

by Jane Yolen, children will create winter-themed art using various media from watercolor to collage. For students in grades 1 through 3. $25 per program/$20 for members. Preregistration and prepayment are required by calling 751-0066, ext. 212.

Whalers Wanted

In honor of Black History Month, The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor invites families to see examples of harpoons and whale oil up close, and find out how black whalers changed history on Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. Carve a scrimshaw box to take home. $12 per person. Call 367-3418.

Learn about American pioneers in the 1800s during Family Drop-in Day at the Long Island Museum.

Roaming the Rainforest

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Commack presents a Tiny Tots program, Roaming the Rainforest, on Feb. 20 from 10 to 11 a.m. Children and their parents will connect with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. For ages 3 to 5. $4 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Wagon’s West!

Feb. 20 is Family Drop-in Day at the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook! Families are invited to join educators in the Carriage Museum for Wagons West from 1 to 3 p.m.

Experience the hopes and fears of a 19th-century family preparing to leave their farm to travel to a new life in Oregon through hands-on activities.

Free admission. Call 751-0066, ext. 212.

Theater

‘Little Red Riding Hood’

The classic Grimm fairy tale heads to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson through Feb. 22 with a fresh new slant. Amanda Sally Desdemona Estella Barbara Temple, better known as Little Red Riding Hood, takes a thrilling journey through the woods to her grandmother’s house. Joined by her twin sisters, Blanche and Nora, Little Red Riding Hood learns a big lesson about safety in this modern musical telling. All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Disney’s ‘Frozen Jr.’

Join the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport for Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” now extended through March 8. When faced with danger, princesses Anna and Elsa discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. This enchanting musical features all of the memorable songs from the hit Disney film and will thaw even the coldest heart! Tickets are $15. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Shrek The Musical Jr.’

Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown continues its children’s theater season with “Shrek The Musical Jr.” through March 1. In a faraway kingdom, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairy tale misfits, runaways who’ve been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions.

Farquaad tells Shrek he can get his swamp back if he rescues Princess Fiona from the dragon-guarded tower. But every fairy tale has its unexpected twists and turns! All seats are $18. To order, call 7243700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

All numbers are in (631) area code unless noted.

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Heart-Safe Snow Shoveling: It’s Still Winter OUR EXPERT ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS On Chen, MD Cardiologist and Director, Outpatient Services, Stony Brook University Heart Institute

While we’ve been lucky to have a mild winter so far, it’s important to keep in mind that extreme winter activity such as shoveling snow — or even pushing a heavy snow blower — can cause an uptick in blood pressure and heart rate, putting stress on your heart and placing you at risk for a heart attack. Before tackling that foot-high mound of winter wonderland blanketing your driveway, take some time to read these heart-safe tips from cardiologist On Chen, MD.

blood to the muscles more easily so your heart doesn’t have to work as hard. Keep in mind too that eating a heavy meal before shoveling diverts your blood from your heart to your stomach.

Nudge Awake Sleeping Muscles Stretch before heading out. Alternate between your right and left sides, pulling each knee to your chest a dozen or so times. Wait about an hour after waking up to reach for your shovel.

Most heart attacks occur early in the morning.

Be Shovel Smart Go small, lightweight and ergonomically designed. Stick with a shovel that is under three pounds and with a handle long enough to allow for a good grip without crouching down. Try to shovel snow shortly after it falls, when it is still lighter. A full wet shovel load can weigh as much as 25 pounds.

Pace Yourself

What Are Some Tips I Can Use Before Shoveling Snow?

Dress for the Cold

Save Your Back

Low outdoor temperatures can cause blood vessels to constrict, reducing blood flow and raising blood pressure, making your heart work harder. Layer up with a few thin layers. This will keep you warmer than one thick layer and you can remove a layer, as needed, to avoid overheating. Wear a scarf to cover your mouth, head and neck so that warm air hits your lungs first when you breathe in. And be sure boots and gloves are waterproof to avoid dampness.

Try pushing the snow rather than lifting it.

If you do lift, bend your knees and use your legs, not your back. Don’t remove deep snow all at once. Limit yourself to just an inch or two at a time, aiming for smaller, lighter loads rather than fewer, heavier ones.

Winter cold increases the risk of dehydration.

Drinking plenty of water helps the heart pump

Take the Stony Brook Heart Institute Heart Health Assessment test at: heart.stonybrookmedicine.edu/ hearthealthy. In celebration of Heart Month, the first 100 people to complete the test will receive a Heart Healthy cookbook.

What are Some Tips I Can Use While Shoveling Snow?

When shoveling, go very, very slowly. Head inside often and give yourself a chance to warm up. Limit shoveling to 15-minute clips or just 10 minutes if you are not used to exercise.

Most important, listen to your body. Stop if you feel tired.

Drink Fluids and Skip the Lasagna

DO SOMETHING GOOD FOR YOUR HEART TODAY.

Watch for Warning Signs Call 911 right away for any unusual signs and symptoms, such as chest pain, dizziness or shortness of breath that may suggest a heart condition. Never pick up a snow shovel without a doctor’s okay if you have a history of heart trouble.

Call in the Troops If you are healthy and active, you should have no problem shoveling snow, but many people don’t know they have health risks like high blood pressure or high cholesterol, so everyone should be careful. If you’re over 40 or have questions about your health, see your doctor before participating in any strenuous winter activities, especially shoveling snow. Best idea yet: Get your 14-year-old to put down the iPhone and help. They could use the fresh air and exercise.

For more information or to make an appointment , give us a call at (631) 44-HEART (444-3278) or visit heart.stonybrookmedicine.edu.

This article is intended to be general and/or educational in nature.

Always consult your healthcare professional for help, diagnosis, guidance and treatment. Stony Brook University/SUNY is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. 20011066H

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