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Nikhil Palekar, MD Director, Geriatric Psychiatry, Medical Director, Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease

Christopher Christodoulou, PhD Clinical and Research Neuropsychologist, Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease

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What You Should Know About Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia has been called the greatest global challenge for health and social care in the 21st century. Globally, more than 47 million people are living with dementia at a worldwide cost of 818 billion dollars.

Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing? Dr. Palekar: Dementia isn’t a specific disease. It’s a term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of cases. It’s an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually even the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. Alzheimer’s affects over five million people in the United States, nearly 400,000 in New York, and over 50,000 here on Long Island. For each person with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States, there are approximately three family members or other unpaid caregivers, almost 16 million caretakers in all.

What causes Alzheimer’s? Dr. Palekar: While we still don’t know how the Alzheimer’s disease process begins, it appears that damage to the brain starts a decade or more before problems show up. During this period, while people may be free of symptoms, toxic changes are taking place in the brain. Abnormal deposits of proteins form amyloid plaques and tau tangles throughout the brain, causing once-

healthy neurons to begin working less efficiently. Over time, these neurons lose their ability to function and communicate with each other, and eventually they die. As Alzheimer’s progresses, the damage spreads to a nearby structure in the brain called the hippocampus, which is essential in forming memories. As more neurons die, affected brain regions begin to shrink. By the final stage of Alzheimer’s, damage is widespread, and brain tissue has shrunk significantly.

Isn’t is a natural consequence of aging? Dr. Christodoulou: No. While infrequent, mild memory loss may be a part of aging, Alzheimer’s is not. That said, the greatest known risk factor is increasing age, and the majority of people with Alzheimer’s are 65 and older. However, up to five percent of people with the disease have early onset, which often appears in the 40s or 50s.

What are the most common signs? Dr. Christodoulou: A typical early sign of Alzheimer’s is a loss of memory for new information that begins to disrupt daily life. However, different people may show different initial symptoms such as: new problems with words in speaking and writing, confusion with time or space, or withdrawing from work or social activities.

Is there a cure? Dr. Palekar: Alzheimer’s has no cure, but early detection and treatment can help. Medications may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s symptoms, providing patients and families with the opportunity to plan for the future. There are also programs that can support caregivers to help reduce their burden and stress.

Any advice on prevention? Dr. Christodoulou: Strategies for overall healthy aging may help keep the brain healthy and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s. These measures include eating a healthy diet, staying socially active, reducing stress, avoiding tobacco and excess alcohol, treating hearing loss, and exercising both the body and mind. Aerobic exercise like walking appears particularly important for prevention.

What’s the Stony Brook difference? Dr. Palekar: If you’re concerned about your memory or that of a loved one, Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease can help. As one of only 10 such centers supported, in part, by a grant from the New York State Department of Health, ours is the only one serving Suffolk and Nassau counties. We offer assessment and diagnostic services performed by an integrated team of clinical specialists. These services include individualized care plans with treatment recommendations, referrals to services and community resources, as well as outreach to primary care and other healthcare professionals. We also offer language assistance, information about clinical trials at Stony Brook University and elsewhere, and the benefits of participation. We make every effort to serve everyone in the most effective and comfortable way possible as we aim to enhance the quality of life of people living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or dementia disorders. For more information, call (631) 954-2323 or visit ceadlongisland.org. 160093

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I often get asked, “Are vaccines really necessary for my pet every year?” The answer is, “Yes and no.” This two-part series will hopefully expand on that murky answer. A brief review of how the immune system works is a good place to start. The immune system has two major components: humoral and cell mediated. Humoral immunity refers to the portion of the immune system that produces antibodies. Antibodies are proteins that are made by certain white blood cells against specific diseases (viral, bacterial, fungal, etc.). These proteins attach to these foreign invaders and release chemical signals to recruit a different set of white blood cells to attack. This other set of white blood cells are labeled as cell-mediated immunity and they attack and kill foreign invaders before they can harm our pets. The body needs BOTH humoral and cell-mediated immunity to effectively fight infections; without one, the other is useless. Vaccines are designed to stimulate both components of the immune system without causing disease or infection. Once the vaccination is administered, our pet’s immune system processes these proteins to produce antibodies against these invaders and prime the white blood cells to be ready to fight if they are exposed to infection naturally. Here is the problem. When measuring the body’s ability to fight infection, veterinarians

can only measure one part of the immune system: the humoral component, or antibodies. Antibodies are proteins; so a blood sample is sent to the laboratory to measure antibody titers produced by the immune system against certain diseases. If the level is high enough, it is deemed “adequate titers.” Unfortunately, since antibodies are only signals to the cell-mediated component of the immune system, adequate antibody levels do not guarantee the ability to fight infection in all cases. There are both human and veterinary studies that back this finding. The good news is that there are also studies that have proven that inadequate antibody titers does not always mean that your pet will become sick even if exposed to certain infections. Sound confusing? If it makes you feel any better, this is confusing to us veterinarians and we’re supposed to be the experts. Veterinarians will follow the recommendations of the vaccine manufacturer, and the manufacturers have made it a little easier with vaccine trials. Vaccine trials refer to studies where, after administering a vaccine not only are antibody levels measured, but patients are also exposed to the actual infection to see if they develop symptoms. The initial series of vaccines and recommended updates are based on these trials. I hope this gives you the knowledge base to continue the discussion in my next article. It will discuss in more depth concerns about how often vaccines should be given, risk factors in the administration of vaccines and both New York State and Suffolk County laws on mandatory vaccination.

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Maria Hoffman of East Setauket snapped these incredible photos on May 31 with her Nikon D7200 while on a Setauket Harbor Task Force water quality testing run with husband George, Mark Smith and Bert Conover. She writes, “Many of the testing stations are in Port Jeff Harbor. When we rolled the boat down the town ramp there was a thick fog over the harbor. We decided to go to the first station and then make a decision on where to go on with the run. I was able to take some interesting photos on the way to and at the first station. The sun soon started to burn off the fog and we were able to complete all 10 stations.’

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Toenail fungus can have medical implications Summer is almost here, and millions of Americans are beginning to expose their toes. Some are more self-conscious about it because of a disease called onychomycosis, better known as nail fungus. Nail fungus usually affects toenails but can also affect ﬁngernails. It turns the nails yelBy David low, makes them poDunaief, M.D. tentially brittle, creates growth underneath the nail (thickening of the nails) and may cause pain. Many consider getting treatment for cosmetic reasons, but there are also medical reasons to treat, including the chronic or acute pain caused by nail cutting or pressure from bedsheets and footwear. There is also an increased potential risk for infections, such as cellulitis, in those with compromised immune systems (1). Onychomycosis is not easy to treat, although it affects approximately 8 percent of the population (2). The risk factors are unclear but may relate to family history, tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), older age, swimming, diabetes, psoriasis, suppression of the immune system and/or living with someone affected (3). Many organisms can affect the nail. The most common class is dermatophytes, but others are yeast (Candida) and nondermatophytes. A KOH (potassium hydroxide) preparation can be used to differentiate them. This is important since some medications work better on one type than another. Also, yellow nails alone may not be caused by onychomycosis; they can be a sign of psoriasis. When considering treatment, there are several important criteria, including effectiveness, length of treatment and potential adverse effects. The bad news is that none of the treatments are foolproof, and the highest “cure” rate is around two-thirds. Oral medications tend to be the most efﬁcacious, but they also have the most side effects. The treatments can take from around three months to one year. Unfortunately, the recurrence rate of fungal infection is thought to be approximately 20 to 50 percent with patients who have experienced “cure” (4).

Oral antifungals

There are several oral antifungal options, including terbinafine (Lamisil), fluconazole (Diflucan) and itraconazole. These tend to have the greatest success rate, but the disadvantages are their side effects. In a small but randomized

Laser therapy

Of the treatments, laser therapy would seem to be the least innocuous. However, there are very few trials showing significant benefit with this approach. A study with one type of laser treatment (Nd:YAG 1064-nm laser) did not show a significant difference after five sessions (9). This was only one type of laser treatment, but it does not bode well. The advantage of laser treatment is the mild side effects. The disadvantages are the questionable efficacy and the cost. We need more research to determine if they are effective.

Alternative therapy

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controlled trial (RCT), terbinafine was shown to work better in a head-to-head trial than fluconazole (5). Of those treated, 67 percent of patients experienced a clearing of toenail fungus with terbinafine, compared to 21 and 32 percent with fluconazole, depending on duration. Patients in the terbinafine group were treated with 250 mg of the drug for 12 weeks. Those in the fluconazole group were treated with 150 mg of the drug for either 12 or 24 weeks, with the 24-week group experiencing better results. The disadvantage of terbinafine is the risk of potential hepatic (liver) damage and failure, though it’s an uncommon occurrence. Liver enzymes need to be checked while using terbinafine. Another approach to reducing side effects is to give oral antifungals in a pulsed fashion. In an RCT, fluconazole 150 or 300 mg was shown to have significant benefit compared to the control arm when given on a weekly basis (6). However, efficacy was not as great as with terbinafine or itraconazole (7).

Topical medication

A commonly used topical medication is ciclopirox (Penlac). The advantage of this lacquer is that there are minor potential side effects. However, it takes approximately a year of daily use, and its efﬁcacy is not as great as oral antifungals. In two randomized controlled trials, the use of ciclopirox showed a 7 percent “cure” rate in patients, compared to 0.4 percent in the placebo groups (8). There is also a signiﬁcant rate of fungus recurrence. In one trial, ciclopirox had to be applied daily for 48 weeks in patients with mild to moderate levels of fungus.

Vicks VapoRub may have a place in the treatment of onychomycosis. In a very small pilot trial with 18 patients, 27.8 percent or 5 of the patients experienced complete “cure” of their nail fungus (10). Partial improvement occurred in the toenails of 10 patients. The gel was applied daily for 48 weeks. The advantages are low risk of side effects and low cost. The disadvantages are a lack of larger studies for efficacy, the duration of use and a lower efficacy when compared to oral antifungals. None of the treatments are perfect. Oral medications tend to be the most efficacious but also have the most side effects. If treatment is for medical reasons, then oral may be the way to go. If you have diabetes, then treatment may be of the utmost importance. If you decide on this approach, discuss it with your doctor; and do appropriate precautionary tests on a regular basis, such as liver enzyme monitoring with terbinafine. However, if treatment is for cosmetic reasons, then topical medications or alternative approaches may be the better choice. No matter what, have patience. The process may take a while; nails, especially in toes, grow very slowly.

References:

(1) J Am Acad Dermatol. 1999 Aug.;41:189–196; Dermatology. 2004;209:301–307. (2) J Am Acad Dermatol. 2000;43:244–248. (3) J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2004;18:48–51. (4) Dermatology. 1998;197:162–166; uptodate.com. (5) Pharmacoeconomics. 2002;20:319–324. (6) J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998;38:S77. (7) Br J Dermatol. 2000;142:97–102; Pharmacoeconomics. 1998;13:243–256. (8) J Am Acad Dermatol. 2000;43(4 Suppl.):S70-S80. (9) J Am Acad Dermatol. 2013 Oct.;69:578–582. (10) J Am Board Fam Med. 2011;24:69–74. Dr. Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, ﬁtness and stress management. For further information, visit www.medicalcompassmd.com or consult your personal physician.

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Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will hold an open cast call for “Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical” on Wednesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 13 at 1 p.m. Seeking actors-singers who move well (ages 17 to 60s). All roles open except General Glossop and Lady Beaconsﬁeld. Prepare 32 bars from the song of your choice and be prepared to move. Please bring picture/resume if available. Rehearsals begin in late July. Performances will be held from Sept. 14 to Oct. 26. For further details, call 631-928-9202 or visit www. theatrethree.com/auditions.html.

Senior Health and Wellness Fair

Save the date! Leg. Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai), in conjunction with the Stony Brook Trauma Center, will host a free Senior Health and Wellness Fair at St. Mark’s R.C. Church, 105 Randall Road, Shoreham on Friday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. With over 25 resource tables, the event will offer balance screenings, blood pressure and health screenings and senior citizen identiﬁcation, as well as provide information about health and nutrition programs, falls prevention, emergency preparedness and home safety. Drop off your expired medications and enjoy refreshments. First 100 attendees will receive a free reusable shopping bag. For more information, call 631-854-1600.

Jazz Loft hosts Prohibition Night An evening of Booze, Bootlegging and Jazz heads to The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook as the Three Village Historical Society presents its 3rd annual Prohibition Night fundraiser on Friday, June 21 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The evening will feature jazz music by Tom Manuel and The Hot Peppers, a Prohibition Era bootlegging exhibit, vintage cars, a garden beer bar and more. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students. To order, call 631-751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.

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MOVIE REVIEW

The stars align for ‘Rocketman’

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Elton John: So how does a fat boy from nowhere get to be a soul man? Wilson: You got to kill the person you were born to be in order to become the person you want to be. The first moments of “Rocketman” easily establish the world in which this film will take place. In full demonic costume, Elton John descends on a rehab group therapy session. This serves as the framework throughout this unusual musical. Promoted as “based on a true fantasy,” this is less a biopic of Elton John (who produced) but a fantastical rumination on the power and price of superstardom. Chronology and accuracy of time line are flexible at best but this by no means is a complaint. The result is a flashy, frenetic and wholly engaging two hours where we are treated to John’s rise and ultimate self-destruction. The movie is both a traditional and a unique musical, most often using the songs to further the story rather than focusing on his concert career. The unusual gambit pays off in Dexter Fletcher’s imaginative direction of Lee Hall’s scattered but satisfying screenplay. The film shifts quickly from the rehab group therapy as John literally steps into his past. A cold and distant father (an appropriately uncomfortable Steven Mackintosh) paired with an indifferent and narcissistic mother (Bryce Dallas Howard, in an ugly but believable performance) fuel his need to find himself. “I wish I was someone else,” laments his boyhood self, Reginald Dwight. With the encouragement of a benevolent grandmother (the always wonderful Gemma Jones), he begins to take piano lessons, graduating to a scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

BNL’s Mircea Cotlet earns Battelle Inventor of the Year honor Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF An innovative scientist in the world of nanostructures, Mircea Cotlet recently scored Inventor of the Year honors from Battelle. A principal investigator and materials scientist in the Soft and Bio Nanomaterials Group at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials at Brookhaven National Laboratory, Cotlet has conducted a wide range of research over his dozen years on Long Island. The distinction from Battelle, which manages BNL through Brookhaven Sciences Associates, honors researchers who have made significant scientific or engineering contributions that have societal or financial impacts. “The award recognizes [Cotlet’s] ongoing contributions to materials science at BNL, specifically his work on low-dimensional semiconductors, 1-D nanowires, and tiny 0-D nanocrystals called quantum dots,” Katy Delaney, a Battelle spokesperson, explained in an email. Researchers who have worked with Cotlet believe he deserves the honor. Cotlet is an “extraordinary scientist” who “stands out” for his thorough work and creative approach” said Deep Jariwala, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. Jariwala has known Cotlet for over two years and has collaborated with him over the last year. Cotlet has “really laid the foundational ground in understanding the rules that govern charge and energy transfer across hybrid quantum confined materials systems that comprise quantum dots, organic molecules– two-dimensional materials as well as biologically photoactive materials,” Jariwala added. The technologies will impact the science and technologies of sensing,

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displays and energy harvesting in the future, Jariwala predicted. Eric Stach, a professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania who had previously worked at the CFN, said Cotlet “tries to figure out ways of putting together disparate systems at the nanoscale.” By combining these materials, Cotlet is able to “improve the overall performance” of systems, Stach continued. “He’s trying to tune the ability of a given material system to capture light and do something with it.” Cotlet recently partnered self-assembled two-dimensional nanoparticles, such as the one-atom-thick graphene, with light-absorbing materials like organic compounds. The result enhances their ability to detect light, which could be valuable in medical imaging, radiation detection and surveillance applications. The mini-partnership boosted the photoresponse of graphene by up to 600 percent by changing the structure of the polymer. Indeed, a defense contractor has shown an interest in research they could use for low light level detection applications, Cotlet said. Like other scientists at BNL, Cotlet not only conducts his own research, but he also helps other scientists who come to the Department of Energy facility to use the equipment at the CFN, to make basic and translational science discoveries. Cotlet patented a self-assembly process before he published it. He is continuing conversations with a big company that is exploring the benefits of this type of approach for one of its product, while he is also working with the technology transfer office at BNL to look at the development of photodetectors for low light applications. “Having graphene and the conductor polymer would absorb light from ultraviolet to visible light,” Cotlet said.

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The physics changes from bulk to nanoparticles to nanocrystals, Cotlet said, and he engineers the smaller materials for a given function. “We basically like to play with the interface between different types of nanomaterials,” he said. “We like to control the light-simulated process.” Working at an energy department site, he also has experience with solar panels and with light-emitting diodes. Jariwala described the science as extending to interfaces that also occur in nature, such as in photosynthesis and bioluminescence. “By combining techniques and materials that we have developed and looked at, we hope to answer fundamental mechanistic questions and provide insights into long-standing questions about biological energy conversion processes,” he wrote. As far as some of the current materials he uses, Cotlet works on graphene and the transition metal dichalcogenides and he explores their potential application as quantum materials. He tries to look for emerging properties coming out of nanomaterials for various applications, but most of his efforts are in basic science. Jariwala explained that he and Cotlet are seeking to understand the efﬁcient transduction of energy in quantum sized systems when they are brought close to one another in an orderly fashion. After his upbringing in Romania, where he attended college, Cotlet appreciated the opportunity to learn from one of the pioneering groups in the world in single-molecule mi-

croscopy at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium, where he studied for his doctorate. He also did a fellowship at Harvard, where he worked on unique microscopy, and then went on to conduct postdoctoral work at Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he worked on protein folding and on optimal imaging methods. Cotlet arrived at the CFN just as the facility was going online. “The CFN went beyond its original promise for cutting edge science,” he said. The center has been, and he continues to hope it will be, the best place he could dream of to conduct research. The postdoctoral researchers who have come through his lab have all been successful, either leading their own projects or joining commercial teams. Up until he was 18, Cotlet wasn’t focused on science, but, rather, anticipated becoming a ﬁghter pilot. He discovered, however, that he had a vision defect. “All my childhood, I was set up to become a ﬁghter pilot,” but the discovery of a condition called chromatopsy changed his plans. A resident of Rocky Point, Cotlet lives with his wife, Ana Popovici, who is an administrative assistant at BNL, and their middle school daughter. As for his future work, he is interested in building on the research into quantum materials. “I’m looking forward to trying to integrate my research” into this arena, he said.

Horoscopes of the week GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, everyone at work needs to pitch in to get a job done. If you feel like you are putting in more of the effort than others, you may need to speak up. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Put a strong face on if upsetting news comes your way, Cancer. You’re tough enough to get through it, and you may need to take a leadership role. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, don’t throw in the towel when things do not go your way. Simply find another work-around or tactic that may prove a path to success. Keep trying. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 A few things are coming up that will be completely out of your control, Virgo. Letting go of the reins can be good for you once in a while. And you may learn a thing or two. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 You are doling out tons of advice lately, and it suits you, Libra. Others want to know your opinion on many different things, and you are ready and willing to offer it to them. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Why not turn it into lemon meringue pie instead, Scorpio? Really put a positive spin on the situation, and you’ll feel better. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Investigate some travel options that can get you away for a little bit, Sagittarius. A change of scenery can do you good, and you will feel reinvigorated after your trip. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 After a bumpy start, the week will smooth out quite nicely and can prove very enjoyable for you, Capricorn. Invite some friends over or go out for happy hour. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 It is time to put yourself first, Aquarius, even though that’s not always your style. Find some interests and let work slide for a little while so you can recharge. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Be sure to periodically check on your finances, Pisces. If much has been flowing out, you may have to curb spending for a little bit. ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Start sorting through things, Aries. You have many irons in the fire and not much time to get things done. You might have to call in a backup team to help out. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Relationships take work, Taurus. You have to put in the effort if you want to see yours blossom to its full potential. Schedule some time to spend with your sweetheart.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Three Village Historical Society wins 2019 AASLH Award of Excellence

Donna Smith, director of education at the TVHS, welcomes every fourth-grade class in the Three Village school district to the Setauket Elementary School’s auditorium, surrounded by murals painted by Vance Locke that portray a time line of Setauket’s history, on Founders Day in April. Photo courtesy of TVHS

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The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) recently announced that the Three Village Historical Society is the recipient of an Award of Excellence for Founders Day. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now in its 74th year, is the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history. Founders Day, an annual event for fourth-grade classes of the Three Village school district, is an exploration of the depth and diversity of Brookhaven’s original settlement in Setauket. The program is designed to complement the New York State curriculum and enhance students understanding of their local history. It includes a comprehensive presentation about the founding and development of the settlement, as well as guided walking tours of historically signiﬁcant landmarks. “This honor was made possible through the efforts of TVHS Historian Beverly Tyler, TVHS Education Director Donna Smith, volunteer Katherine Downs-Reuter, Brookhaven Town Historian Barbara Russell and the entire education team,” said Steve Healy, president of the TVHS. Presentation of the awards will be made at a special banquet during the 2019 AASLH Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA on Aug. 30.

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YOUR TURN

Swifts over Setauket

With surprisingly shallow wing beats, this fluttering bird cuts through the air remarkably well, flying ceaselessly about in wide and tight circles as it searches for the aerial prey that sustains them.

BY JOHN TURNER

ne of the many joys of summer in Setauket is spending time in the backyard relaxing with a book, swimming in the pool, gardening or enjoying a family meal together. I’ve come to realize that during these backyard experiences we’re often not alone. We’re sharing the space around us — as wrens, orioles and robins fly about and butterflies dance among flowers. Sometimes I’ll catch a glimpse of a chipmunk or squirrel scampering around, all going about their daily lives. I’ve come to look especially forward to seeing one creature each summer and to do so I must gaze skyward to look for a small bird in ceaseless flight, dipping and zooming here and there, all the while twittering away. I’m referring to the chimney swift (Chaetura pelagica), a sooty brown bird with sharp sickle-shaped wings that’s been aptly described as a “cigar with wings.” I think that’s a little bit inaccurate — it’s more like a “half-smoked cigar with wings,” with its stubby tail reminiscent of the chewed on end of the cigar. The genus name Chaetura means “bristle tailed” in Greek, a reference to the stubby tail, tipped with small pointy feathers (these bristles help anchor the bird when roosting on vertical surfaces). The chimney swift is one of four swift species native to North America; the other three — the slightly smaller Vaux’s swift and the slightly larger black- and white-throated swifts are western birds. When nesting and roosting, chimney swifts live up to their names, taking refuge within chimneys, old wells, the eaves of barns and other human structures. Before human structures became available, they presumably nested on cliffs and in caves and tree hollows, which a few still do today. Swifts don’t so much fly as appear to flutter. With surprisingly shallow wing beats, this fluttering bird cuts through the air remarkably well, flying ceaselessly about in wide and tight circles as it searches for the aerial prey that sustains them. In fact, swifts are the most aerial of all birds. A study published in 2016 documented a common swift, the European counterpart to our chimney swift, staying in the air for

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10 months; that’s right, flying around for 10 entire months, not 10 weeks or 10 days, which would be enough of an outstanding feat to make any ultra-marathoner proud, but 10 months of not touching land! Scientists made the obvious conclusion the bird routinely slept on the wing, shutting down half its brain at a time while keeping the other half active. She finally came back to earth to mate, lay eggs and raise young. Occasionally swifts break from their typical fluttery flights to display courtship behavior. During these displays a mated pair flies together, about a foot or two apart, and synchronously throw their wings into a deep V-shaped position and glide for a second

or two before resuming regular flight. It’s a little joy to behold and life is worth living due to little joys, right? Chimney swifts raise their young in small, half-moon-shaped nests made of small sticks built onto the sides of walls. Both sexes help to build the nest and they employ an interesting material to bind the nest together — saliva. During the breeding season the salivary glands of both sexes swell, producing a gluelike saliva that hardens to hold the nest together. On a related note: If you’ve ever heard of, or perhaps tried, bird’s nest soup, you’re consuming a food made from the edible saliva of two bird species related to the chimney

swift — Asian swiftlets. These nests support an industry worth hundreds of millions of dollars annually. In fact, the nests of swiftlets are among the most expensive animal products in the world, fetching as much as several thousand dollars per kilogram. So if you’ve tried the soup, kudos to you because you’re obviously financially well off! The eggs are incubated for about three weeks and, once born, the young grow rapidly, fledging in about the same amount of time. Development of the young is accelerated by “helpers at the nest”; unpaired adult swifts that sometimes assist in the raising the young of paired swifts, helping the young birds to fledge more quickly. Ornithologists aren’t exactly sure why the helpers do this although it is a behavior seen in a few other bird species. Research has shown that some of the unpaired birds are young from the previous year so perhaps they know they’re helping to pass along genes similar to their own. One last fascinating aspect of chimney swifts is their ability to go into torpor, a physical condition halfway between full active mode and hibernation. In torpor a swift’s breathing and heart rate diminishes, as does its overall metabolic activity, thereby helping to get them through periods of cold, inclement weather when little to no food, in the form of small aerial insects, is available. Some good places nearby to see chimney swifts are the Stony Brook Village Center and Port Jefferson Village. A little further afield you can enjoy their flight over more urban areas of Long Island, where chimneys are available, including downtown Riverhead, Islip and Bay Shore. As part of an Eagle Scout project, wooden chimney swift towers were constructed at West Meadow Beach in the hopes of attracting them but to date do not appear to be used. Perhaps someday they will be. A resident of Setauket, John Turner is conservation chair of the Four Harbors Audubon Society, author of “Exploring the Other Island: A Seasonal Nature Guide to Long Island” and president of Alula Birding & Natural History Tours.

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with dinner, meeting this year’s honorees, raffles, a silent auction and a live auction. Prizes include a Lessing’s Fine Dining Experience for three $300 gift certificates at Mirabelle Restaurant at the Three Village Inn, Sandbar Restaurant and the View Restaurant; dinner for eight by personal Chef Lance; a four-night stay for 10 at The Dome; a VIP stargazing experience at Avalon Park & Preserve; and one night ocean view room at Gurney’s Montauk. The fundraising goal for this 80th anniversary of the organization will be a net of $80,000. All proceeds will be used for much needed restorations to three of WMHO’s historic properties, each of which is on the New York State and National Register of Historic Places. The Brewster House, c. 1665, is in dire need of siding and chimney repairs; the Thompson House, c. 1709, needs extensive restorations to its chimney; and the Stony Brook Grist Mill, c. 1751, the most complete working grist mill on Long Island, requires repairs to the very intricate mechanisms that are still in use today. Funds are needed as well to continue producing WMHO’s 70-plus award-winning educational and cultural programs each year. Tickets are $195 per person and sponsorships are also available. For more information, please call 631-751-2244 or visit www.wmho. org/jewels-jeans/.

This year’s honorees:

Restaurant

This year is a special one for the Ward Melville Heritage Organization. Based in Stony Brook Village, the not-for-profit organization is celebrating its 80th anniversary of protecting and preserving historic and environmentally sensitive properties deeded to it by Ward Melville, whose philanthropic works and foresight are legendary. Melville’s visions for the Stony Brook area included the establishment of a world-renowned education institution, Stony Brook University (to which he donated 400 acres of land as well as personal funding); the protection of environmentally sensitive areas; educational and cultural programs; and the preservation of historic properties, dating back to the Revolutionary War, for present and future generations to experience. The celebration with kick off with its 11th annual Jewels & Jeans Gala at Flowerfield in St. James on June 19 from 6 to 10 p.m. honoring Katharine Griffiths, executive director of Avalon Park & Preserve in Stony Brook; Andy Polan, president of the Three Village Chamber of Commerce; WMHO trustee Anna Kerekes; and Leah Dunaief, editor and publisher of Times Beacon Record News Media. The evening will feature a cocktail hour with entertainment by Tom Manuel and The Jazz Loft All Stars. An exciting night follows

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COVER STORY

Engeman Theater hosts American Bombshells concert Event to benefit military veterans and their families

BY MELISSA ARNOLD

s our country pauses to mark many of its patriotic holidays this summer — Memorial Day, the anniversary of D-Day and Independence Day among them — most people will go about their business. They might head to work or to the beach or a barbecue. But millions of veterans and those who love them live with daily reminders of their time in active duty. Some require ongoing medical care, while others need counseling to process all they’ve experienced. On June 17, the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport will host a patriotic concert by the American Bombshells to honor members of the U.S. military, veterans and their families. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Unified Behavioral Health Center for Military Veterans and Their Families (UBHC), a firstof-its-kind collaborative effort co-operated by Northwell Health and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VA) in Northport. “What we’re offering [at UBHC] is a novel way to approach treatment for veteran families,” said Mayer Bellehsen, a psychologist who’s directed the center since its opening in 2012. “We provide an outpatient clinic for veterans, as well as therapy, medication management and educational resources for their families and caregivers.” From left, the American Bombshells trio of Vanessa Simmons, Rayna Bertash and Crystal Cimaglia Bellehsen also noted that the families of will present a patriotic-themed show in Northport on June 17. Jen Parente Photography service members make their own sacrifices, both during their time of service and afterward, and As “ambassadors of American gratitude,” “When we opened the theater, I also wanted that their well-being should also be addressed. the American Bombshells are more than just to support other causes in order to honor my Huntington native Ali Reeder founded entertainers. They also serve as companions and brother-in-law,” said O’Neill, who has owned the American Bombshells Patriotic Services listening ears during their visits to military bases the theater with Richard T. Dolce for 13 years. organization in 2011 as her own way of giving and hospitals. It’s not uncommon for a soldier to O’Neill’s brother-in-law, John W. Engeman, back to our troops. There are confide in one of the women, or served in the U.S. Army for 28 years. He was now 21 American Bombshells ‘It’s not all sunshine to hold her hand while getting killed in Iraq in 2006 while assisting the Iraqi nationwide who perform in stitched up. people in establishing their own security forces. trios all over the world. Reeder and rainbows, and Reeder, whose husband is a Since then, the Engeman has raised more described the group as a modern we’ll never fully Marine, knows firsthand how than $1.3 million for various charitable and twist on the Andrews Sisters. military life impacts families. community organizations. O’Neill saw the “I had a lot of relatives understand what a “It’s not all sunshine and American Bombshells perform at another event who served, so I’ve always felt soldier goes through.’ rainbows, and we’ll never fully and was eager to have them come to Northport. very strongly about supporting understand what a soldier goes “The families of our military have their — ALI REEDER through,” she said. “Being a own struggles, and it’s important for them to our troops and their families,” said Reeder, a graduate of the caregiver for someone [in the be acknowledged and cared for,” O’Neill said. American Musical and Dramatic Academy. service] has given me a deeper appreciation for “Northwell has been a great supporter of what The trio performing at the Engeman includes how challenging the transition out of the military we do for many years, and this is an expansion Long Island natives Rayna Bertash of Centerport can be for our veterans.” of that relationship.” and Crystal Cimaglia from Deer Park, along To help facilitate that transition, the The American Bombshells benefit performance with Vanessa Simmons from California. The Bombshells partner with organizations such as will be held at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 90-minute performance will take you on a Boots in Suits, which provides gently-used work Main St., Northport on Monday, June 17 at 8 p.m. musical journey through the decades, including clothing to vets in need, and Alpha K-9, which Tickets are $75 and all proceeds will benefit the “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “One Fine Day” pairs vets with service dogs. UBHC at Northwell Health. To purchase tickets, and “New York, New York.” From patriotic Kevin J. O’Neill, co-owner of the Engeman call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater. favorites to swing tunes and country hits, there’s Theater, is thrilled for the opportunity to support com. If you cannot attend but wish to make a a little something for everyone. and honor local military families. donation, visit http://give.northwell.edu/Engeman.

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‘Cappuccino’ Smoothie

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS:

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Thursday 13

Times ... and dates

Farmingville Job Fair

The Town of Brookhaven and the Brookhaven Business Advisory Council will host a job fair at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Bring your resume and be ready to talk to prospective employers. 2019 graduates welcome! Free admission. Call 451-6563.

June 13 to June 20, 2019

Author talk

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will welcome Alyson Richman, international best-selling author of “The Velvet Hours” and “The Lost Wife,” returns to the library to discuss her new novel, “The Secret of Clouds,” at 7 p.m. Followed by a book signing. Open to all. Call 261-6930.

Hallock Homestead tours

The Rocky Point Historical Society’s Noah Hallock Homestead, 172 Hallock Landing Road, Rocky Point is open for tours every Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. through December. Take a trip back in time with a visit to 1721 homestead hosted by trained docents. Free. For group tours and more information, call 744-1776.

Chamber music concert

North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham will welcome the Three Village Chamber Players in concert at 2 p.m. Titled Baroque Gems of the Italian 17th Century, the program will feature works by Castello, Vivaldi and Corelli. Open to all. Call 929-4488.

Historical walking tour

Author talk at the CAC

The Three Village Historical Society will present a Walk Through History with farmer and Revolutionary War spy Abraham Woodhull, portrayed by historian Beverly C. Tyler from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tour leaves from the Caroline Church parking lot at the Carriage Shed, 1 Dyke Road, Setauket. $15 per person, $10 members. No reservations necessary. Call 751-3730.

Friday 14

Sunday 16

Join the Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport at noon as it honors “Old Glory” and hear the fifth-grade chorus from Dickinson Avenue School sing classic songs celebrating our flag and country. All are welcome to come listen and sing along. Free. Call 757-9859.

See June 14 listing.

Best-selling author Jennifer Weiner heads to the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington at 7:30 p.m. to discuss her new book, “Mrs. Everything” with host Susan Isaacs. A Q&A and book-signing reception will follow. Tickets are $40, $35 members and includes a copy of the book. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Brookhaven Fair

Flag Day celebration

Hallockville Spring Tea

It’s tea time! Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead will hold its annual Spring Tea in the historic Naugles Barn at 1 p.m. Join them for a lovely afternoon of delectable savories, sweets and assorted teas. $35 per person. Reservations required by calling 298-5292 or email megan@hallockville.com.

Brookhaven Fair

The Brookhaven Fair returns for its 18th year at a new location, The Fairgrounds, Exit 64 off the Long Island Expressway, 1/2 mile east of Route 112 on the South Service Road, through June 16. Gates open at 5 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on weekends. Featuring amusement rides, thrill shows, games and food. Visit www.brookhavenfair.com for more info.

Caroline Doctorow in concert

Grounds & Sounds Café, located at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket will present a special benefit concert fundraiser featuring Caroline Doctorow & The Ballad Makers (Americana folk music) at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person at www.groundsandsounds.org or at the door. Proceeds will benefit Grounds & Sounds Café. Call 751-0297.

Happenings on Main Street

The Northport Arts Coalition kicks off its annual Happenings on Main Street concert series with a performance by Toby Tobias (folk rock) at the Northport Village Park Patio at Northport Harbor at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Weather permitting. Free. Call 827-6827 or 796-7613. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Living History Tours See June 15 listing.

Intro to Wilderness Survival

PRESERVING HISTORY

Rocky Point’s Noah Hallock Homestead, built in 1721, is open every Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. for tours. Photo courtesy of Rocky Point Historical Society

REESHO in concert

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington welcome REESHO in concert with Paige Patterson at 8 p.m. Program will celebrate the Great American Songbook with favorites immortalized by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole and Bobby Darin. Tickets are $17, $12 members and includes a reception. Visit www. cinemaartscentre.org.

Friday Night Face Off

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will host Friday Night Face Off, Long Island’s longest running Improv Comedy Show, on the Second Stage from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. $15 per person. Cash only. For ages 16 and up. Call 9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Saturday 15 Brookhaven Fair See June 14 listing.

Corvair Car Show

Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Field 1, Huntington will host a Corvair Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. showcasing 1960-1969 Corvairs and Corvair powered vehicles. Free for spectators. Visit www. longislandcorvair.org.

Kings Park Day

The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the 42nd annual Kings Park Day, a

street fair along Main Street in Kings Park, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 100 vendors, food, bands, dance performances, karate demonstrations, kids activities, rides, raffles and more. Held rain or shine. Call 269-7678 or visit www. kingsparkli.com.

Strawberry Festival

Yaphank Presbyterian Church, 65 Main St., Yaphank will host its annual strawberry festival with farm fresh strawberries, strawberry shortcake, foods, raffles and more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Call 375-5116.

Living History Tours

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will present Living History Tours at the mansion today and June 16 at regular intervals between noon and 3:30 p.m. Guides in costume as family members and household staff tell stories of the Vanderbilt family and its famous guests. $10 plus general admission. Call 854-5579.

Family Fun Day

Great Strides of Long Island invites the community to a Family Fun Day fundraiser at Saddle Rock Ranch, 41 Coram Swezeytown Road, Middle Island from noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy horseback rides, bounce house, hayrides, face painting, live music by Johnny Zarrow, picnic-style games and much more. $5 entry fee benefits the group’s Veterans’ Equestrian program. Call 786-9708 or visit www.greatstridesli.org.

Join the staff at Caumsett Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington for an Introduction to Wilderness Survival class from 9:45 a.m. to noon. Learn how to find food, start a fire and build a shelter. Adults only. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Monday 17 TVHS lecture

The Three Village Historical Society will present a lecture titled “Little Known Aspects of Long Island’s Maritime History” at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket at 7 p.m. Historian and former Newsday staff writer Bill Bleyer will offer highlights of his latest book, “Long Island and the Sea: A Maritime History,” and discuss development of submarines and torpedoes, the landing of Pan Am Clippers in Port Washington, the world’s most innovative whaling captain and more. A book signing will follow. $5 admission at the door, free for members. Call 751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

Tuesday 18

Ötzi the Iceman Museum Tour

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s DNA Learning Center, 334 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will present a tour of the Ötzi the Iceman exhibition led by one of its staff educators at 11 a.m. and again at 3:30 p.m. Hear the story of Europe’s oldest mummy and find out what the center has learned about Neolithic times from studying Ötzi’s body, clothing and tools. $6 per person. Advance registration required by visiting www.cshl.edu/events. Call 516-367-5170 for further details.

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Book signing

Join Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington for an evening with Impractical Joker James “Murr” Murray, as he speaks about and signs copies of his new novel, “The Brink,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Wednesday 19 Nikola Tesla lecture

Join Jane Alcorn, board president of Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe, for a presentation at Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport titled “An Electric Idea: Nikola Tesla and His Long Island Laboratory” at 7 p.m. Alcorn will discuss Tesla’s significant inventions and the future of Wardenclyffe. Open to all. Call 261-6930.

Thursday 20

Saints Philip and James Festival

Saints Philip and James Parish, 1 Carow Place, St. James will host its annual Family Festival today from 6 to 9 p.m., June 21 and 22 from 6 to 10 p.m. and June 23 from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy a wide range of delicious festival food, carnival games and prizes. Fun for the entire family. Call 584-5454.

Summer Thursday at the LIM

Celebrate the upcoming summer solstice with Summer Thursdays at the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. through September. Tonight, tour the grounds, visit the Art Museum’s latest exhibit, enjoy food, drinks, crocheting fun and live music by Pete Mancini and his band. Admission is free. Call 751-0066.

Book signing

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington welcomes psychic medium Laura Lynne Jackson, as she speaks about and signs copies of her new

‘I’LL GET YOU MY PRETTY!’

book, “Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Bob Nelson Comedy Show

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will host the Bob Nelson Comedy Show at 8 p.m. Watching a Bob Nelson live performance is like watching several different types of top comedians all rolled up into one! Tickets are $39. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Hard Luck Café concert

Singer-songwriters Kyle Hancharick and Monica Rizzio (Americana country folk) share the bill at the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s Hard Luck Café concert at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington at 8:30 p.m. The concert will be preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, $10 members at the door. Visit www.fmsh.org.

Theater ‘Bachelorette’

The Carriage House Players at the Vanderbilt Mansion, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will present “Bachelorette,” a wicked black comedy about female friendship and growing up in an age of excess, on June 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. and June 16 and 23 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children. To order, call 516-5571207 or visit www.carriagehouseplayers.org.

‘Evita’

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown will present “Evita” through June 23. The Tony-award winning musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Weber follows Eva Duarte on her journey from the wife of military leader turned president Juan Perón to the most powerful woman in Latin America before her death from cancer at age 33. Tickets are $38 adults, $34 seniors, $25 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Celebrate the 80th anniversary of MGM’s ‘The Wizard of Oz’ with a live stage performance at Theatre Three. The show runs through June 22. Photo by Brian Hoerger/ Theatre Three Productions Inc.

‘Aida’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport closes out its 2018-19 season with Elton John and Tim Rice’s timeless love story “Aida” extended through June 30. Winner of four Tony Awards, the musical chronicles the love triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, the soldier they both love. With an unforgettable score, “Aida” is an epic tale of loyalty, pride, betrayal and the love that transcends them all. Tickets range from $73 to $78. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

‘The Wizard of Oz’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson closes out its 49th season with “The Wizard of Oz” on the Mainstage through June 22. In a spectacular celebration of the 1939 MGM film, follow Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion as they journey down the Yellow Brick Road, from Munchkinland to the Emerald City in a magical musical adventure. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Summer Shakespeare Festival

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport and The Carriage House Players kick off their 31st annual Summer Shakespeare Festival with “The Tempest” from June 28 to July 28 and close out with “Julius Caesar” from Aug. 2 to Sept. 1. Performances are held on the mansion courtyard stage on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children. To order, call 516-557-1207 or visit www.carriagehouseplayers.org.

‘42nd Street’

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown will present “42nd Street” from July 6 to Aug. 18. One of show business’ most classic and beloved tales, “42nd Street” tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway. Tickets are $38 adults, $34 seniors, $25 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Saturday Night Fever’

Kicking off its 2019-20 season, the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present “Saturday Night Fever The Musical” from July 11 to Aug. 25. Based on the 1977 blockbuster film, “Saturday Night Fever” whisks you back to the 1970s, when open shirts, bell-bottoms and disco were all the rage. Featuring music by the Bee Gees, including “Stayin’ Alive,” “How Deep Is Your Love” and many more. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Moon Over Buffalo’

Minstrel Players will present Ken Ludwig’s madcap comedy “Moon Over Buffalo” on July 20 and 27 at 8 p.m. and July 21 and 28 at 3 p.m. Performances are held in Houghton Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. For tickets and information, call 750-3417 or visit www.theminstrelplayersinc.org.

Film ‘Vice’

Friday Movie Matinees continue at the Port Jefferson Free Library, 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson with “Vice” starring Christian Bale on June 14 at 2 p.m. No registration necessary. Open to all. Call 473-0022.

‘The Warriors’

Retro Picture Show celebrates the 40th anniversary of “The Warriors” with a 35mm screening of the original theatrical cut at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on June 14 at 10 p.m. Tickets are $11, $9 members. Visit www. cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Fighting With My Family”

Join East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, East Northport for a screening of “Fighting With My Family” starring Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson on June 14 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Open to all. Call 261-2313.

‘Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior’

As part of its Cult Café series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior” on June 15 at 10 p.m. Rated R. Tickets are $7, $5 members. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘The Shawshank Redemption’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington celebrates the 25th anniversary of “The Shawshank Redemption” with a screening on Father’s Day, June 16, at noon. Rated R. $12, $7 members. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Second Act’

South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station will screen “Second Act” starring Jennifer Lopez on June 17 at 2:30 p.m. Rated PG-13. Open to all. Call 549-4411.

‘On the Basis of Sex’

North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham will screen “On the Basis of Sex,” starring Felicity Jones on June 19 at 2 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. Rated PG-13. Open to all. No registration necessary. Call 929-4488.

‘Ask Dr. Ruth’

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will present a screening of the new documentary, “Ask Dr. Ruth,” on June 19 at 7:30 p.m. with guest speaker Dr. Ruth Westheimer. $70 per person, $60 members includes film screening, interview and audience Q&A, a reception, a copy of Dr. Ruth’s latest book, “The Doctor Is in: Dr. Ruth on Love, Life, and Joie de Vivre,” and a live performance by the Metropolitan Klezmer. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org. CALENDAR DEADLINE is Wednesday at noon, one week before publication. Items may be mailed to: Times Beacon Record News Media, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733. Email your information about community events to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com. Calendar listings are for not-for-profit organizations (nonsectarian, nonpartisan events) only, on a space-available basis. Please include a phone number that can be printed.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

SHELTER PET OF THE WEEK

Can an executor exercise discretion?

MEET MAY!

Photo courtesy of Kent Animal Shelter

This week’s shelter pet is May, a 5-year-old Lab mix currently looking for a forever home filled with happiness and unconditional love! Rescued off of the streets of Puerto Rico, May is a very sweet dog with lots of love to offer. She is the perfect walking companion and loves to play. A recent arrival at the shelter, she has already wiggled her way into the staff’s hearts! Why not stop by and say hello? May comes spayed, microchipped and is up to date on all her vaccines. Kent Animal Shelter is located at 2259 River Road in Calverton. The adoption center is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on May and other adoptable pets at Kent, call 631-727-5731 or visit www.kentanimalshelter.com.

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Israeli and international dancing

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THE FACTS: I am one of four children. My siblings are Joe, Bill and Mary. My mother died last month. About 15 years ago, she went to her attorney and had a will prepared in which she named me as executor. Rather than divide BY LINDA TOGA, ESQ. her estate equally between her four children, my mother essentially disinherited my brother Joe and divided her estate equally between me, Bill and Mary. At the time she executed her will, the reason my mother gave for her decision to leave Joe out was that he ignored her and was never around when she needed help. About 10 years ago, Joe moved to a house within a mile of my mother’s house and started spending time with her. He has encouraged his children to visit their grandmother and my mother and Joe’s wife and children have actually vacationed together. Since he lived closer to my mother than any of her other children, Joe became the one my mother relied upon whenever she needed assistance of any kind. Over the years, Joe and my mother developed a very special relationship. I don’t know why my mother never revised her will but I am convinced, based upon her relationship with Joe and things that she told me, that she would want him to receive a share of his estate.

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want to include Joe, and as convinced as you may be that that is what you mother may have wanted at the time of her death, you do not have any discretion with respect to the distribution of your mother’s assets. If you unilaterally decide to pass part of the estate to Joe, Bill and Mary will be well within their rights to ask the court to remove you as executor. They could also ask that the judge surcharge you so that you would be personally responsible for the funds that were diverted to Joe. The only way you can pass a share of the estate to Joe is if Bill and Mary agree that Joe should share in the estate. If everyone is in agreement, it is simply a matter of you, Bill and Mary each transferring a portion of your inheritance to Joe. If Bill and Mary do not want to share, you can always give Joe some or all of what you are entitled to under the will. As long as Bill and Mary receive what they are entitled to under the will, they will not have a basis for objecting. It is unfortunate that your mother did not review her will and revise it once her relationship with Joe improved. If she had gone back to her attorney, it would have been relatively easy for the attorney to prepare a new will for your mother in which all of her children were named as equal beneficiaries, or to prepare a codicil to her will that would have the same end result. It is important that people understand that estate planning is not the sort of thing that is done once and forgotten. Wills and other estate planning documents should be reviewed periodically and changed to reflect changed circumstances. If your mother had revised her will or had a new will prepared that took into consideration her improved relationship with Joe, you would not be in the position you are now of trying to make things right. Linda M. Toga provides personalized service and peace of mind to her clients in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, real estate, marital agreements and litigation from her East Setauket office. Visit her website at www.lmtogalaw.com or call 631-444-5605 to schedule a free consultation.

“Mamma Mia!” The performance is a culmination of a series of interactive musical theater workshops for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss and their care partners. Admission is free. To RSVP, please call 631-751-0066, ext. 212.

Moonstruck at the Vanderbilt

Join the Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport for its summer fundraiser, Moonstruck, a special tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing, on Thursday, July 11 from 6 to 10 p.m. Enjoy cocktails, dinner and dancing. $175 per person, $150 members. Proceeds benefit the museum’s education programs. Call 631-854-5558 or visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. to order.

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NEWS AROUND TOWN

VENDORS WANTED

• Mt. Sinai Congregational Church, 233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai will hold an Antiques Fair on June 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10×10 vendor spaces available for $50 (inside) and $40 (outside). Held rain or shine. Call 631-473-1582 for a vendor application. • Order Sons & Daughters of Italy seeks vendors for its Italian Heritage Festival at the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 East Main St., Smithtown on June 29 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rain date is July 13. For an application, call 516-663-1435 or visit www. italianfestival2019.org. •Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society will hold an Antique Show on the grounds of the Post Crowell House, 31 Bellport Lane, Bellport on July 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is July 6. Booth rental is $100 for a 10×20 space. For more information, call 516-381-6815. • Deepwells Farm County Park, 497 Route 25A, St. James will host a Summer Boutique in the historic mansion on July 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interested merchandise vendors may visit www.preferredpromotions. com for an application.. • Farmingville Residents Association has

Back row, from left, Michael Letter, Gurwin Jewish–Fay J. Lindner Residences administrator; Ruth deBeer, Holocaust survivor, Gurwin assisted living resident; Adam Novak, JCRC-LI chairman; Ruth Meador, Holocaust survivor, Gurwin assisted living resident; Shua Sauer, senior vice president, chief operating officer, Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Herman Gancz, Holocaust survivor, Gurwin assisted living resident; front row, from left, Robyn Berman, JCRC-LI program director; Meir Usherovitz, Holocaust survivor; Mindy Perlmutter, JCRC-LI executive director.

Volunteers at Gurwin Jewish receive Students Building Bridges award Teens honored for their efforts to build a more civil society

Teen volunteers at Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Niara Magezi (Dix Hills) of Commack High School and Brennan Rosenblatt (Melville) of Half Hollow Hills East High School were presented with the Students Building Bridges award by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island (JCRC-LI) at a ceremony held at the Gurwin Center on May 9. The award recognizes community youth for their efforts to help create a more civil society and is part of the Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Program sponsored by the JCRC-LI and Suffolk County State Senate and Assembly Delegations. Magezi, a junior at Commack High School, has been volunteering at Gurwin for the past three years. Her time spent with the residents and assisting staff on the nursing units has given her the opportunity to learn about the many paths in health care. She is planning for a career in the medical ﬁeld, specializing in dermatology.

Rosenblatt ﬁrst came to Gurwin as a high school sophomore, befriending many residents during his weekly visits, updating them on his very active life and sharing his experiences with them. Now a graduating senior heading to Georgia Tech to study engineering this fall, he says the time spent with his Gurwin friends is as important to him as it is to them. This year’s Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Program featured guest speaker and Holocaust survivor Meir Usherovitz who recounted his life as a Jewish youth in Poland during World War II and his imprisonment in several Polish concentration camps, including the notorious Auschwitz. Several Holocaust survivors from Gurwin Jewish–Fay J. Lindner Residences assisted living community were in attendance to meet Usherovitz and to help recognize the Gurwin volunteers and other student honorees. Photos from Gurwin Jewish

a few spots left for its July 28 Flea Market at Triangle Park at the corner of Horseblock Road and Woodycrest Drive in Farmingville from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held rain or shine. Call 631-2607411 or email fra23@optonline.net.

• Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Road, Port Jefferson seeks vendors for its annual Hellenic Festival to be held from Aug. 22 to 25. For more information, please call 631-473-0894 • Holbrook Chamber of Commerce seeks

craft vendors for its 25th annual Carnival & Festival at the Holbrook Country Club, 700 Patchogue-Holbrook Road, Holbrook from Aug. 15 to 18. Call 631-879-5197. • East Northport Chamber of Commerce is looking for street fair, sidewalk sale and craft vendors for its annual East Northport Festival on Sept. 6, 7 and 8 at John J. Walsh Memorial Park, 190 Larkﬁeld Road, East Northport. Call 631-261-3573 or visit www.eastnorthport.com for more information.

• South Huntington Public Library, located at 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station seeks farmer’s market/ﬂea market/art and craft vendors for its 6th annual Friends of the Library Fall Fair to be held on Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. rain or shine. Spots are $35 each. Applications are available at www. shpl.info or by calling 631-549-4411. • Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket seeks makers, artisans and crafters for its annual Harvest Festival on Oct. 19 and 20 from noon to 4 p.m. $50 per day, $80 for weekend for a 10×10 spot. Call 631-6898172 or email folks@bennersfarm.com.

Niara Magezi and Brennan Rosenblatt were honored for their volunteerism.

Send your Vendors Wanted listings to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com

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Religious D irectory

Assemblies Of God

STONY BROOK CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Connecting to God, Each Other and the World 400 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket 631–689–1127 • Fax 631–689–1215 www.stonybrookchristian.com PASTOR TROY REID Weekly Schedule Sunday Worship w/nursery 10 am Kidmo Children’s Church • Ignited Youth Fellowship and Food Always to Follow Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7 pm Thursday Morning Bible Study w/Coffee & Bagels: 10 am Friday Night Experience “FNX” for Pre K-Middle School: 6:30 pm Ignite Youth Ministry: 7:30 pm Check out our website for other events and times

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

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. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Congregational

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

MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • 631–473–1582 www.msucc.org • REV. PHILIP HOBSON “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here” No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, 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.

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 Religious instruction for children follows the 9:30 am Service All Souls now offers a 30 minute Inter-Faith Service every Wednesday Morning at 7:00 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.

CAROLINE CHURCH OF BROOKHAVEN

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 Sunday Services: 8 am - Rite I • 9:30 am - Rite II 9:30 am - Sunday School Call 631-941-4245 for registration. Weekday Holy Eucharist’s: Thursday 12:00 pm Youth, Music and Service Programs offered. Let God walk with you as part of our family– friendly community.

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 We are a friendly community church, and we welcome everyone to join us to worship, learn, serve, share, and have fun! 631-584-5560 www.stjamesstjames.org Parish Ofﬁce email: stjamesc@optonline.net THE REV. DAVID GABLE, INTERIM PRIEST Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 a.m. (Rite I) and 9:30 a.m. (Rite II, with music) Prayers for healing after 9:30 worship 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. 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.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“To know Christ and to make Him known” REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR ALEX PRYRODNY, ORGANIST & MUSIC 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 Thrift Shop Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays - Noon to 3 pm Saturdays - 10 am to 3 pm All are Welcome!

Evangelical THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

Knowing Christ...Making Him Known 322 Route 25a, East Setauket 631-941–3670 • www.3vc.org LEAD PASTOR JOSH MOODY Sunday Worship Schedule: 9:15 am: Worship Service, Sunday School (Pre–K – Adult), Nursery 10:30 am: Bagels & Coffee 11:00 am: Worship Service, Nursery, Pre–K, Cornerstone Kids (Gr. K–5) We Offer Weekly Teen Programs, Small Groups, Women’s & Men’s Bible Studies, Alpha, Stephen Ministry, Faith Preschool For Ages 3 & 4, Mommy & Me For Age 2 Join Us As We Celebrate 60 Years Of Proclaiming The Good News Of Jesus Christ!

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/Prayer Group on Wednesdays at 10:30 am/Bible Study on Thursdays at 10 am.

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Greek Orthodox

CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

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* Thrift Store* Banquet Hall Available For Rental* For Information Please Call Church Ofﬁce*

Jewish CHABAD AT STONY BROOK

“Judaism With A Smile” 360 Nicolls Road, East Setauket Next To Fire Dept. 631-585–0521 • 800-My-Torah • www.chabadsb.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 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

EAST NORTHPORT JEWISH CENTER

328 Elwood Road, East Northport 631-368-6474 • www.ENJC.org RABBI IAN SILVERMAN Shabbat Services every Friday evening and Saturday morning. Daily evening minyan and Sunday morning minyan Newly revamped religious school • Experiential learning for children ages 5-13 • Dynamic Teachers Family Services Monthly Tot Shabbat • Youth Group • Adult Education Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Community Service Sisterhood • Men’s Club Complimentary First Year Dues for New Members A warm, spiritual, cultural & social Jewish Community “The Haimish Shul”

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)

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

Lutheran–ELCA 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 Email: hopelutheran@msn.com Website: www.hopeluth.com Holy Communion Is Celebrated Every Weekend Saturdays at 5 pm (beginning September 15) Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 and 11 am The Service Of Prayers For Healing is included on the ﬁrst Sunday of every month. Sunday School (ages 3-11) at 9:30 am Anchor Nursery School Tuesday through Thursday 9:15 am-12:15 pm Teen Ministry meets on alternating Sat. from 3-6 pm Bereaved Survivors of Opiate Addiction Group meets on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 pm (no cost) Sunday Services Are Live-Streamed Through Our “Friends Of Hope Lutheran Church” Facebook Group. Sermons are posted on Youtube.com at “Pastor Richard O Hill”

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR E-mail: Pastor pauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347–423–1523 Services: Sunday worship at 8:30am & 10:30am both with Holy Communion Adult Bible Study at 9:30am Sunday school during 10:30am service Friday Morning 10:30am-Power of Prayer Hour

Free meal provided to the community on Sunday at 1:00pm and Wednesday at 5:45pm provided by Welcome Friends Join Us For Any Service--All Are Welcome We are celebrating our second century of service to the Port Jefferson Area.

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. Summer Worship Services: 9:30 am with Holy Communion beginning May 26 VBS will be held July 1-3 & 5th (registration forms on our website) We have NYS Certiﬁed Preschool & Day Care

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket NY 11733 631-941–3581 REV. GREGORY L. LEONARD–PASTOR 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

ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

532 Moriches Road, St. James 11780-1316 REV. PRINCE DONKOR, PASTOR 631-584-5340 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 Open Hearts Open Minds

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 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

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 SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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 www.setauketpresbyterian.org Email: setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net Sunday Worship: at 9:30 a.m. (childcare available) Summer Sunday School “Bee Thankful” at 9:45 a.m. Adult Education at 11:00 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.

Quakers RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

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.

Unitarian Universalist UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

380 Nicolls Road • between Rte 347 & Rte 25A 631–751–0297 • www.uufsb.org • ofﬁce@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (minister@uufsb.org) Sunday Service: 10:30 am Religious Education at UUFSB: Unitarian Universalism accepts wisdom from many sources and offers non-dogmatic religious education for children from 3-18 to foster ethical and spiritual development and knowledge of world religions. Classes Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. Childcare for little ones under three. Senior High Youth Group meetings Sunday evenings. Registration is ongoing. For more information: dre@uufsb.org.

Unity UNITY CHURCH OF HEALING LIGHT

203 East Pulaski Rd., Huntington Sta. 631–385–7180 www.unityhuntingtonny.org email: unitychurchny@yahoo.com FB & YouTube: Unity Church of Healing Light REV. SABA MCHUNGUZI, MINISTER Sunday Service - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (Sign Language Interpreter) Sunday school for children and youth 3-17 years old Wednesday Prayer Group - 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 pm We believe that everyone is a child of God and entitled to live a fulfilling and productive life. We teach spiritual principles, such as affirmative prayer, the power of thought and the law of attraction (LOA). We celebrate a diverse fellowship where everyone finds acceptance. We are a member of Unity Worldwide Ministries and affiliated with the Daily Word devotional booklet, and Silent Unity. ©159692

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SBU SPORTSWEEK JUNE 13 TO JUNE 19, 2019

TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

SBU secures America East Commissioner’s Cup SARATOGA SPRINGS: Following a historic 2018-19 season, Stony Brook University has claimed the Stuart P. Haskell, Jr. Commissioner’s Cup for the ﬁrst time in school history, the league announce at its annual awards dinner at the Saratoga Hilton on June 6. University at Albany came in second place followed by UMass Lowell in third. The trophy was accepted by SBU Athletic Director Shawn Heilbron. “The Cup is coming home to Long Island,” announced Heilbron shortly after the event. “This belongs to our Stony Brook Athletics coaches, staff and — most importantly — student-athletes,” he said. Stony Brook is just the fourth America East school to win the Commissioner’s Cup. Past recipients have been the University of Albany, Boston University and the University of Delaware. The Commissioner’s Cup annually recognizes the strongest athletic program in America East as determined by a scoring system that rewards a school for success both during the regular season and championship competition in the conference’s 18 sports.

Making history!

Michael Wilson/ Photo from SBU Sports

Wilson, Grande selected in 2019 MLB Draft

2018-19 Final Stuart P. Haskell, Jr. Commissioner’s Cup Standings 1. Stony Brook 2. UAlbany 3. UMass Lowell 4. Vermont 5. UMBC 6. Binghamton 7. New Hampshire 8. Hartford 9. Maine

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At the same event, Stony Brook men’s track and ﬁeld and cross-country member Michael Watts of Islip was named the 2018-19 America East Man of the Year. Watts had a decorated career on the track and cross-country course as a Seawolf, winning two individual conference track and ﬁeld titles while helping the cross-country team to two consecutive America East Championships in 2016 and 2017. The team captain also holds the program record in the 3,000 meters and garnered several All-Conference, All-IC4A and MVP honors throughout his career. Most importantly, Watts was a leader in the community as well. On campus, he volunteered and was involved with a myriad of organizations

Above, SBU Athletic Director Shawn Heilbron accepts the 2019 Commissioner’s Cup from America East Commisioner Amy Huchthausen; below, Michael Watts accepts his award for 2018-19 America East Man of the Year from Hutchhausen Photos from SBU Athletics

including the Stony Brook PACK program, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and PAWS. The Islip native also helped raise and allocate funds for numerous events and charities such as 9/11 Vets, the EJ Autism Foundation and the annual Midnight Run to help clothe the homeless. Watts is pursuing his MBA in health care management, holding a 3.8 GPA. He received his undergraduate degree in 2018 with a 3.4 GPA in health science with a concentration in health care policy and management. During his time at Stony Brook, Watts was put on the America East All-Academic Team, America East Commissioner’s Honor Roll, Dean’s List and America East Honor Roll. He was also a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the Stony Brook Society of

Distinguished Scholar Athletes and a recipient of the Joel Mitofsky Memorial Scholarship.

The Stony Brook baseball program received draft picks 19 and 20 since the start of the decade, as juniors Michael Wilson of Colonia, New Jersey, and Nick Grande of Smithtown went in the 16th and 17th rounds of the third and final day of the 2019 MLB Draft. Wilson was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers after a double-digit home run campaign, recording 10 on the season along with 45 RBIs. He finished the season with a .331 batting average, while also accumulating 13 doubles and six stolen bases in 46 starts for the Seawolves. He recorded a hit in each of the three America East championship games, including home runs to start rallies in both the team’s opening game against UMass Lowell and the championship game against Binghamton. Grande was named 19 picks later, in the 17th round, by the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was the second of three shortstops taken by the club. The Brooks Wallace Award finalist and Third-Team All-American finished the 2019 campaign with a .332 batting average and a team-high 58 runs scored. He also drove in 24 runs in 54 starts for the Seawolves.

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BESFI SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

The not-forproﬁt Ballet Education and Scholarship Fund, Inc. (BESFI) of St. James recently announced the top winners of its annual scholarship competition held June 2 in conjunction with the BESFI Intensive Summer Workshop. The competition was judged by a panel of ﬁve distinguished adjudicators who awarded 12 scholarships totaling $5,000. Senior Division winners were by rank: 1st-place prize of $750 was awarded to 16-year-old Brianna Jimenez of East Setauket; 15-year-old Lara Caraiani of St. James was awarded $600 for 2nd-place and 3rdplace winner, 16-year-old Graciela Carrero-Sagona of Huntington, received $450.

NATURE’S WONDER Bev Tyler of East Setauket submitted this sweet photo taken on May 22. He writes, ‘A robin’s nest discovered in a boxwood at home gave me the opportunity to take pictures of the babies as they progressed from just born and sleeping, above, to wide awake and hungry. The nest is now empty as of May 27.’

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Junior Division winners were led by 1stplace winner Audrey Brogan, an 11-year-old from Stony Brook with an award of $700, followed by a tie for 2nd by Kyra Allgaier (13) of Port Jefferson Station and Violette Pennachio (11) of Nesconset who both received a $500 scholarships. According to BESFI President Dimitri Papadakos, “This year’s competition was exceptionally challenging to judge due to the caliber of the competitors. Both divisions were well represented resulting in very close scores.” Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the BESFI Intensive Summer Workshop is a nationally recognized six week ballet program which will be held from July 8 through Aug. 16 this year. Limited workshop space is still available. For more information or to sign up, call 631-5840192 or visit www.besﬁ.com. Above, First-place winners Audrey Brogan, left and Brianna Jimenez , right. Images from BESFI

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KIDS KORNER Programs

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 June 14 at 11 a.m. Celebrate dad through reading. Free admission. Open to all. Call 360-2480 to register.

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Parents Night Out!

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Girls and Boys 4 years old and up! Monday thru Thursday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Games * Dance * Crafts 5 Week Program Monday, July 15th thru Thursday, August 15th Pick any or all weeks you want! St. James 556 North Country Road 631-584-6888

Open/Contemporary Jumps & Turns Technique Intro to Dance Combo Music & Movement Break Dance Boys Hip Hop Special Needs

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Sports Camp (Ages 7 - 12) • Instruction & Competition • Soccer • Volleyball • Softball • Basketball and more Theatre Arts Camp (Ages 7 - 12) • Singing • Dancing • Acting • Stage & Costume Design • Casting for Performances General Camp (Ages 3 - 12) • Arts & Crafts • Hands on Science • Interactive Games • Recreational Sports Tennis Academy (Ages 4 - 18) • 1/2 Day • Full Day • Advanced Training • 9 Indoor, 7 Outdoor Har-Tru Courts C.I.T. Training (Ages 13 - 15) • Counselors in Training • Learn Leadership Skills • Enjoy the Activities • Special Reduced Rate Swimming is included in all camps! All camps provide: Snacks, Drinks, Lunch & a T-Shirt

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Less than 5 minutes from SBU Campus, 800’ north of Rte. 347

Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket will host a Parents Night Out! event on June 14 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Parents enjoy a night out while their children will be creating prints using the gallery’s printing presses. Pizza will be served. $30 per child includes all materials. Registration required by calling 751-2676 or by visiting www.gallerynorth.org.

Explorers Program

Preservation Long Island will host a Father’s Day Explorers Program at the Sherwood-Jayne Farm, 55 Old Post Road, Setauket on June 15 from 10 to 11:30 p.m. Join the Seatuck Environmental Association to learn the basic parts of a compass and walk through the steps on how to use one with a map. Then take part in an exciting scavenger hunt that will connect you to the history of this 289-year-old farm. $4 per person. Call 692-4664 or visit www. preservationlongisland.org for more info.

Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Barnes & Noble in Lake Grove at 600 Smith Haven Mall or in East Northport at 4000 E. Jericho Turnpike will host a reading of the beloved Dr. Seuss classic “Hop on Pop” in celebration of Father’s Day on June 15 at 11 a.m. Followed by an activity. Free. Call 724-0341 (LG) or 462-0208 (EN).

Stars, Stripes and Signal Flags

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will present a program titled Stars, Stripes and Signal Flags on June 15 from 1 to 2 p.m. Did you know ships use signal flags to communicate with one another? Celebrate Flag Day by exploring the meaning behind signal flags. Create a personalized signal flag and other maritime crafts. $12 per person. Call 367-3418.

Build a mini-rocket

Join the Long Island Explorium, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson for a walk-in program to build your own mini-rocket on June 15 and 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. You only have so much fuel. How many launches can you complete? $5 per person. Call 331-3277 or visit www.longislandexplorium.org.

Mud Day for Father’s Day

Get ready to get muddy! Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown will host a Mud Day for Father’s Day, June 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy slime making, sand playing and volcano building, Meet some animals that love to dig around just like you! $10 per child, $5 adult. Call 979-6344.

Hands-On Art

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will present a Hands-On Art session for students in grades K through 4 on June 20 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Participants will use different materials to create a masterpiece to take home. $10 per child. RSVP by calling 751-0066, ext. 212.

Photo from Engeman Theater THAT’S A LOT OF HAIR! Tickets are now on sale for ‘Rapunzel: A Tangled Fairytale’ at the Engeman Theater in Northport.

Theater

‘Cinderella’

Back by popular demand, Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson opens the 2019-20 Children’s Theatre season with an original musical retelling of “Cinderella” from July 6 to 27 with a sensory-sensitive performance on July 7 at 11 a.m. The classic love story finds its power in a pumpkin, a palace, a prince and a young girl whose belief in herself can overcome any obstacle. When Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother adds a dash of excitement, the magical possibilities are endless. Tickets are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Rapunzel: A Tangled Fairytale’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport kicks off its 2019-20 Children’s Theater season with “Rapunzel: A Tangled Fairytale,” from July 7 to Aug. 25. Locked up in a tower by an evil witch, Rapunzel longs to see the world for her 16th birthday. When a handsome prince named Brian comes to rescue her, both will have to face the wrath of the witch and few other hilarious obstacles. All seats are $15. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’

Theatre for Kids productions continue at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown with Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Emperor’s New Clothes” from July 13 to Aug. 18. Young Emperor Marcus the Third is nervous to take the throne. Deciding that he can only gain confidence by dressing in the finest attire, he is outsmarted by a swindler who promises to make magic clothes that are “invisible to fools, liars, and anyone you should ignore,” for a large and hefty price. Naturally, everyone chooses to see the magic cloth, until a child reveals all. All seats are $18. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www. smithtownpac.org.

Film

‘Trolls’

Enjoy a free screening of “Trolls” at the Holtsville Fire Department, 1025 Waverly Ave., Holtsville on June 14 at 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream will be for sale. No pets please. Free. Call 475-5238.

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BOOK REVIEW

‘Astronaut Arnie’ By Dave Dircks

Children’s Book Reviewed by Melissa Arnold

ave Dircks of Stony Brook loved sharing bedtime stories with his children when they were small. But the stories his kids liked the most were the ones Dircks dreamed up himself, with zany characters and subtle lessons. As a professional illustrator and advertiser, Dircks, 56, has spent his career painting and drawing for other people. But in April, he published his own book for children, “Astronaut Arnie.” The timing is perfect as it ties in with the upcoming 50th anniversary of the moon landing. The story follows Arnie as he sets out to visit Mars, only to fall asleep in his spaceship. When he wakes up, he’s shocked to learn he traveled farther than he planned — a lot farther. Paired with Dircks’ vibrant and detailed illustrations, the story is both educational and entertaining. I recently had the opportunity to interview Dircks about his latest venture.

Did you always want to be an illustrator and writer? It developed. There were seven kids in my family growing up, and our parents were so busy caring for us that we were responsible for our own entertainment. Many of us sought our own creative outlets, and I was often in the basement building things or drawing. I seemed to excel in math, music and art, so from a very young age I made friends and impressed teachers by drawing for them. That was the thing I did really well, and it was what made me come alive. I studied at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, which honed my skills in illustration.

Did you work in the ﬁeld right away? When I graduated college, I worked as a commercial illustrator doing book covers for Scholastic and other companies, as well as magazine illustrations. When I got married, we got pregnant right away and I needed to find a way to make enough money to support my family. I went into accounting for a while and made a good living, but eventually ended up in advertising and marketing. For 24 years I’ve owned my own agency, Dircks Associates in St. James, that’s more of a creative boutique.

What made you want to develop this story into a book? Above, author Dave Dircks; right, the cover jacket of his book

When did you start to think about storytelling? When my kids were young, my wife would always read to them and encourage me to do the same. But what I preferred to do was come up with my own stories, to turn out the lights and open up their imaginations.

Is that where Astronaut Arnie came from? At the time, he didn’t have a name, but I had a story about an astronaut that kept oversleeping on his journey to Mars. It was a way for me to teach them a bit about the solar system while still being funny and goofy, which my kids liked. Arnie has great ambition, but he’s also imperfect, and they really responded to that.

My brother, Rob Dircks, has written and published his own books. I illustrated a book of his called “Release the Sloth” which did pretty well, and then a children’s book called “Alphabert! An A-B-C Bedtime Adventure.” After that, my daughter Sam reminded me of the astronaut story and encouraged me to illustrate it. It was probably the most developed of all the stories I told my kids, and it was a favorite. Rob ended up starting his own publishing company, called Goldfinch Publishing, and “Astronaut Arnie” was published through that.

Where did Arnie get his name? I have a house in Vermont, and the guy who shovels the snow for me is named Arnie. He’s kind of bulky, with a big mustache and a very calm personality. He seemed to have a real peace within himself, and it inspired me. So the name and some elements of Arnie’s character come from a real person.

Would you say that’s the message What’s the recommended age in this book? Sure. It’s about having flaws, but learning range for this book? to make the most of it instead of getting angry or upset. It also shares some basic facts about the planets and space in a way that’s engaging.

I’d say anywhere from 2 to 8 years old. I’ve enjoyed getting feedback from preschool classes. One school in Andover, Massachusetts, was

read the book by their teacher, Mrs. Bagge. The students drew pictures of their favorite pages, and I sent them a video about the publishing process. It’s nice to have a little backand-forth with my target audience.

How can we purchase your book? “Astronaut Arnie” can be purchased at Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington, amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com.

What next for you? My daughters have been lobbying for me to publish their second-favorite story, which is informally titled “The Princess and the White Carnation.” It’s about a princess who has no friends because her parents won’t let her leave the castle. But every morning, she wakes up to find a white carnation on the window sill. She saves them all, and then one day sneaks out with the flowers and gives them to children in the village. It should take about a year to make it into a book. Dave Dircks is an author, illustrator and creative entrepreneur whose work has been featured in books, magazines, album art and advertising for over 30 years. In addition to commercial art, his paintings have been exhibited in New York City and his native Long Island. Visit his website at www.goldﬁnchpublishing.com/ authors/dave-dircks.

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FOR THE ANNUAL

Kids Health & Safety Expo Join Stony Brook Children’s Hospital as we cheer on the Long Island Ducks and host a kids health and safety expo full of tips and treats for the whole family. DATE TIME

Thursday, June 27 5:35 pm: Gates open 6:10 pm: Ceremonial ﬁrst pitch PLACE Long Island Ducks, Bethpage Ballpark

Our Annual Family-Friendly Event Includes: • Free beach towels for the first 1,500 fans • Interactive exhibits and other hands-on activities • Demonstrations and health information from Stony Brook experts • Stony Brook mascot, Wolfie, and more fun for all As Suffolk County’s only children’s hospital, the health of children and their families is our number one concern. Learn from our experts and kick off the start of a healthy summer. Everyone is welcome!

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KIDS TIMES

Camp & School DIRECTORY KIDS OF MOUNT SINAI/MILLER PLACE MOUNT SINAI: 37B CRYSTAL BROOK HOLLOW RD., 331-5351, KIDSOFMOUNTSINAI.COM MILLER PLACE: 43 ECHO AVE., 403-4790 KIDSOFMILLERPLACE.COM Locally owned and operated preschool and childcare centers dedicated to the personal attentive care, development, and education of your child. Children will enjoy and progress from a curriculum filled with Language/Literacy, Math/ Numbers, Science/Sensory, Computers, Music/ Movement, Creative Arts, Dramatic Play, and Outdoor Learning. Programs are available for the school-year, year-round, and summer. These include; Pre-Kindergarten, Preschool, & Toddler classes, Infant Care, and School Age Before/After Care. Plus, don’t forget our exciting activities and adventures that span the gamut of fun, imagination, and learning all summer long. CAMP AND SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: JUNE 15TH 11AM-2PM Kids Country Day Camp & Kids of Mount Sinai Location: 37B Crystal Brook Hollow Rd., Mount Sinai THEATRE THREE 412 MAIN ST., PORT JEFFERSON 631.928.9100 Musical Theatre Factory! Presented by Theatre Three, Long Island’s year-round professional regional theatre. Mornings (9:00-12:00) for ages 9-12 and afternoons (1:00-4:00) for ages 13-17. Monday through Thursday beginning July 8th. Students work with professional director, musical director, and choreographer. Summer experience culminates in fully-staged performances of “Frozen Jr”. Acting Classes: Summer session of 10 acting classes for 6-18. Creative Dramatics (ages 6-8) $150. Pre-Teen Workshop (ages 8-11) $175. Teen Workshop (ages 12-15) $175. Advanced Teen Workshop (ages 13-17-previous experience and permission of instructor required) $200. Class sizes are very limited. Call Theatre Three at 631-9289100 Mon.-Sat. from 10 am - 5 pm for information and registration. Theatre Three is a not-for-profit organization supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, as state agency and by Suffolk County under the auspices of the Office of Cultural Affairs, County Executive.

Above, the children wave goodbye to the turtles as they are released into nature; inset, a turtle explores his new habitat; below and right, the turtles are transported in a ‘turtle taxi’ from the school to the hatchery. Photos courtesy of CSH school district

PARTING IS SUCH SWEET SORROW

This past fall, Goosehill Primary School’s first-grade classrooms received their very own northern map turtles from the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery as part of the school’s science curriculum. Krissy Forman, educator at the hatchery, taught the children how to properly care for these turtles throughout the year. On May 31, the first-graders took a field trip to the hatchery and released the turtles into one of the eight ponds on the property before the start of summer.

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WANTED: Kids’ poetry and artwork

Hey kids! Send your poetry, artwork, jokes or photographs to Kids Times, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733 or email it to leisure@ tbrnewspapers.com, and we’ll publish it as soon as we can. Please include your name, age and hometown.

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What You Should Know about Neurological Lyme Disease and MS Hearing the words “you have Lyme disease” or “you have MS (multiple sclerosis)” can be quite unsettling. And to complicate matters, when Lyme disease affects the central nervous system, the symptoms can be very similar to MS. So it can be hard to tell the difference to the untrained eye. Many doctors are generalists and not specially trained to diagnose either disease. Dr. Patricia K. Coyle, an expert in neuro-immmunology and nervous system infections, has lectured around the world on both topics. She, along with Dr. Olga Syritsyna, who trained under Dr. Coyle, are both neurologists who specialize in neurological Lyme disease and MS.

What is neurological Lyme disease? Dr. Syritsyna: First, let’s start with defining Lyme disease. It’s a seasonal tick-borne infection caused by the borrelia burgdorferi bacteria that can affect multiple organs and systems in the body. It’s named after Lyme, CT, where it was first identified in 1975. In about 15 percent of cases, Lyme disease affects the central nervous system. When it does, it is known as neurological Lyme disease. Sometimes, people who think they may have Lyme disease find out they have MS (an immunemediated central nervous system disorder). Lyme disease as an infection can act to trigger MS attacks. This is why being seen by a neurologist specially trained to know the differences is key.

What symptoms do they have in common? Dr. Coyle: Neurological symptoms can develop days to weeks to months after the Lyme agents are inoculated into the skin at the tick bite site. This is the site at which the bull’s eye rash appears. Suggestive symptoms are a headache and stiff neck. Other symptoms may include facial nerve palsy (Bell’s palsy), blurred or double vision, spine pain, confusion and fatigue. Neurological Lyme disease may also affect one’s thinking, memory and ability to process information. Some of these symptoms are also common to MS.

Who is at risk for neurological Lyme disease or MS? Dr. Syritsyna: The majority of people who develop neurological Lyme disease become ill during the summer months. The blacklegged ticks that cause Lyme disease live in moist and humid environments, in and near wooded or grassy areas. To decrease your risk of getting Lyme disease, a few simple precautions can help: Cover up. Use insect repellents. Do your best to tick-proof your yard. Check yourself, your children and your pets for ticks. Don’t assume you’re immune. Remove a tick as soon as possible with tweezers. Dr. Coyle: Ninety percent of people who are diagnosed with MS develop it between the ages of 15 and 50, but it can occasionally strike those both younger and older. MS is more common in women (currently there is a 3:1 ratio). Vitamin D deficiency, smoking and having had mononucleosis all increase one’s risk for MS. It’s primarily a Caucasian disease; however, the number of women of color with MS is increasing.

There are low-, medium- and high-risk zones and Northern Europe, Canada and the US are three examples of high-risk zones for MS.

Why choose Stony Brook for diagnosis and treatment? Dr. Syritsyna: Stony Brook has extensive experience in detecting antibodies to B. burgdorferi. We do frequent lumbar punctures (spinal taps) and perform a variety of tests on cerebrospinal fluid. Dr. Coyle: With MS, we’ve seen the best long-term outcomes when treatment is started early. We now know that ongoing, accumulating permanent damage in untreated patients occurs even when there are no symptoms. This makes early diagnosis and a long-term plan to manage the disease essential. MS treatment at Stony Brook occurs on many levels: disease modifying therapies, symptom management, treatment of acute attacks, ongoing health evaluations, lifestyle modifications and more. At the MS Comprehensive Care Center, we also offer infusion therapy when a patient’s condition can’t be effectively treated by medications taken by mouth (orally). An infusion of a drug is typically administered intravenously (into the veins). As part of an academic medical center, our patients also have access to many ongoing clinical research trials for MS — a number of which have been developed right here at Stony Brook and can be viewed at: bit.ly/MSclinicaltrials. To make an appointment with a neurologist trained in both neurological Lyme disease and MS, call (631) 444-MSCC (6722) neuro.stonybrookmedicine.edu/mscc 160096