Arts & Lifestyles - July 21, 2016

ARTS&LIFESTYLES TIMES BEACON RECORD NEWS MEDIA • JULY 21, 2016

Culper Spy Day: Celebrating our Revolutionary story B15

ALSO: ‘Ghostbusters’ review B2 • ‘Twist of Lemmon’ comes to Huntington B7 • ‘Curious George’ at the SCPA B31

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The American Revolution comes to life in our commemorative edition of Rivington’s Gazette, the real newspaper that played a vital role in the Culper Spy Ring! Decode a secret message, learn about the upcoming Culper Spy Day activities, and get an exclusive sneak peek at TBR News Media’s Culper Spy Adventure film and game series! INSIDE • B15

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movie review

‘Ghostbusters’ — a proton blast of summer fun

By Kevin Redding What made the original 1984 “Ghostbusters” such a huge cultural phenomenon — captivating generations of proton packwearing kids and adults alike — was its truly unique and perfectly balanced blend of highscale supernatural special effects and natural, irreverent comedy. Even with a great cast that included SNL alums Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd as two of four “schlubby,” everyman paranormal eliminators, nobody could’ve expected this odd anomaly to take the world by storm the way it did, shattering box office records, winning Oscars and striking a meaningful chord with pretty much anybody who would see it.

The movie was lightning-in-a-bottle, further proved five years later when the amusing but wholly underwhelming 1989 sequel failed to make an impact on its audience in the same way. It also had no pedestal to live up to when it first hit theaters.

Thirty-two years later, “Bridesmaids”/ “The Heat” “Spy” director Paul Feig’s allfemale reboot has the misfortune of being held up against one of the most beloved movies of all time, a challenge even bigger than the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. However, thanks to a stellar cast, namely the quartet of spectre hunters — SNL cast members Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones and “Spy” star Melissa McCarthy — good-hearted camaraderie, a memorable batch of scary poltergeists in all shapes and sizes and a consistently funny energy throughout, this new version of “Ghostbusters” is a proton blast of summer fun, even with its flaws.

Feig and co-writer Katie Dippold have crafted something that will appease fans of the original — with plenty of nods and references, and cameos from most of the main cast, including a very touching tribute to the late Harold Ramis, to whom the movie is dedicated — while, most importantly, giving a whole new generation of kids their own

From left, Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon star in ‘Ghostbusters.’ heroes to look up to and dress up as. And these heroes are cool, science/tech savvy and laugh out loud funny.

Kristen Wiig — at her most endearingly awkward — is Dr. Erin Gilbert, a physicist on her way to secure tenure at Columbia University, whose paranormal-investigating past comes back to haunt her in the form of a newly republished book she co-wrote alongside her former best friend Dr. Abby Yates (McCarthy). With her academic career threatened, Gilbert confronts Yates, who now works at a small technical college with the eccentric and scene-stealing Dr. Jillian Holtzmann (McKinnon).

Yates and Holtzmann are all about seeking out the paranormal, but Gilbert wants nothing to do with that field of study anymore. The three wind up face-to-face with a free-floating apparition at a historic mansion, where Gil-

bert finds herself a believer once again after she’s showered with all the concrete evidence she needs: the spirit’s ectoplasmic slime.

Setting up shop above a Chinese restaurant, hiring a whole-other-level-of-stupid receptionist named Kevin, played by “Thor” himself Chris Hemsworth, and rounding out the team with an MTA worker named Patty Tolan (Jones) who knows New York City inside and out, the Ghostbusters are ready to equip a whole slew of ghost-trapping gadgets and find out why there’s been a sudden emergence of paranormal activity lately.

Feig and Dippold understand what people love most about the original — the characters — and run wild with that, taking the main basic concept of realistic people hunting ghosts in the Big Apple and doing their own thing with it. Some jokes fall flat — as is common in an improv-heavy ensemble —

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and the plot loses steam once it kicks into high gear, making for a second half that’s a bit bloated.

But overall, like in the original, it’s really fun hanging out with these characters and seeing them play off one another. The first half especially, when the group is forming and getting into the swing of their newfound business, is an absolute delight. Also, the ghosts on display here are all wonderfully designed, and the movie contains some legitimately creepy scenes.

There’s plenty of room in the world for two different groups of Ghostbusters, and this one certainly holds their own. In fact, it’s when the movie hits the audience over the head with nostalgia and restricts itself from being its own “entity” altogether, by not putting complete trust in its four funny leads to make it work without help, that it suffers.

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Desperate landscaping:

Potential dangers of a beautiful yard Everyone wants a yard to be proud of (me included). However, what really gives the yard some “pop” can also be very dangerous to our pets. Here’s a short list of hazardous items commonly used to make are yards look beautiful.

kidney failure secondary to lily ingestion is heartbreaking because most times the damage is done when one begins showing symptoms and either the patient passes on their own or must be humanely euthanized.

Bone or blood meal

Bone meal or blood meal are by-products from the meat packing industry that Fertilizers are commonly used as an organic alternaFertilizer that is spread on grass rarely tive in fertilizer components or as deer, rabbit and wildlife repelleads to symptoms of lants. These products poisoning. Those cases (because they are that do only show mild bone or blood meal) gastrointestinal, or GI, are very palatable and upset (mild diarrhea, pets (especially dogs) decreased appetite). tend to ingest them in However, if a patient large quantities. ingests a large quanExposure in large tity (literally eats into quantities can lead to a bag) of fertilizer, the GI obstructions (which GI symptoms are worse can lead to surgery), (severe vomiting, diarpancreatitis or genrhea) and may require eralized GI irritation hospitalization for IV (vomiting, diarrhea). fluids to avoid compliDogs also tend to dig cations of dehydration up flower bulbs plantand shock. ed in soil dusted with Mulch People like cocoa mulch bone or blood meal, and this is a double Regular mulch is because of its odor and whammy: the complinot usually too much color, but there are much cations of bone/blood of a problem, but comeal and ingestion of safer alternatives. coa mulch can be danflower bulbs (flower gerous. Cocoa mulch bulbs also cause GI smells delicious not upset), not to mention your flowers never only to us humans but also to our pets. This bloom if the bulbs are destroyed. is why many try it. If there is a large amount of cocoa beans and hulls in the mulch, a dog can ingest the same two products as in chocolate: theobromine and caffeine. These two products not only cause an upset stomach (vomiting, diarrhea) but also are powerful stimulants.

In large enough quantities pets can develop symptoms of tachycardia (accelerated heart rate), tachypnea (accelerated breathing) and, potentially, seizures. These symptoms usually require hospitalization and can (with large exposures) be life threatening.

Lilies Not all lilies are toxic but those that are can be quite lethal. Oxalates from the poisonous lilies will chelate, or bind, to calcium in the bloodstream and deposit into the tissues. Cat’s kidneys are particularly sensitive to this process, and as little as a few leaves or petals can lead to acute kidney failure. Acute

Compost pile

Another way to recycle and make your flower gardens look beautiful is to use a compost pile. During decomposition, molds grow and mold can produce a poisonous waste called mycotoxins. Ingestion of large quantities of moldy material from compost piles can lead to neurologic symptoms (weakness, tremors, even full-blown seizures). There is no true antidote, so many patients need to be hospitalized until the toxins clear their systems.

Limiting access to these substances is the best option, but that is not always possible (dogs are more at risk than cats). If limiting access is not possible, it is best to choose another option to beautify the yard.

Dr. Kearns practices veterinary medicine from his Port Jefferson office and is pictured with his son Matthew and his dog Jasmine.

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SBU’s New Plan for Equity, Inclusion and Diversity

By Samuel l. Stanley Jr., mD At Stony Brook University, we’re proud to be a diverse community of scholars, researchers, educators and professionals representing many races, ethnicities, ages, genders, religions, abilities, socioeconomic levels, sexual orientations and veteran status.

In consideration of persistent issues of inequality in our society, Stony Brook University

is implementing a new Plan for Equity, Inclusion and Diversity, which will build on successes and address opportunities to take us to the next level in enhancing student, faculty and staff diversity and building an inclusive community.

Involving the campus community was key in developing a comprehensive plan, which embraces SUNY’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy in aspiring to be part of the most

inclusive state university system in the country. In March, Stony Brook students, faculty and staff were invited to view a draft of the plan and share feedback. Their thoughtful comments and suggestions were received, reviewed and included, where possible, prior to releasing this plan.

While people celebrated some or all of their experiences at the University, many also recommended ways to improve how we embrace our diversity to create and maintain a welcoming environment on campus. Opportunities raised by all groups encompassed the broad areas of hiring, student enrollment and the daily campus experience.

The plan has four overarching goals: improve the diversity of the Stony Brook Community through enhanced recruitment and retention; expand educational, research, healthcare and other efforts to ensure that Stony Brook students have the ability to thrive as members of the campus community and as global citizens in a diverse society; support

the development of a campus climate that values diversity, equity and inclusion in a way that promotes the ability of members of the community to thrive and to achieve their individual goals; and establish a culture of accountability and assessment around diversity and inclusion initiatives and policies.

Each goal will be achieved through a variety of initiatives and action items identified specifically in the plan, and highlights of data on our students and employees provide an overview of where we are today, giving us the ability to understand and monitor progress toward those goals.

I invite you to view Stony Brook University’s new Plan for Equity, Inclusion and Diversity at stonybrook.edu/ diversityplan.

Samuel L. Stanley Jr., MD, is the President of Stony Brook University.

Newfield High School Class of 1966 will hold its 50th reunion on July 27 at Giorgio’s in Baiting Hollow from 6 to 10 p.m. Contact Isabel at 631-689-7411 or isbelle@aol.com for additional information.

Ward Melville High School Class of 1976 will hold its 40th reunion on Aug. 6 at Danfords Hotel in Port Jefferson from 7 to 11 p.m. Cost is $125 per person and includes open bar, hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, coffee and dessert. Checks, made out to WM Class of 76 Monies, can be mailed to 8 Beach Road, Miller Place, NY 11764. For more information, call Robin at 516-313-0413.

Smithtown Central High School Class of 1966 will hold its 50th reunion from Aug. 12 to 14. For more information, call Carol at 516-732-8267 or email libra948@aol.com.

ELVHS — Port Jefferson Class of 1981 will hold its 35th reunion on Oct. 8 at The Meadow Club on Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station from 6 to 10 p.m. Cost is just $45 before Aug. 1, then $50, and includes an open bar, dinner buffet, door prizes and music. OPEN TO ALL GRADES. Find them on Facebook at ELVHS Class of 81 35th Reunion. Checks can be mailed to 15 Rose Ct., Calverton NY 11933. Questions?

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From left, Charleton Heston, Linda Harrison, Kim Hunter, Roddy McDowall and Lou Wagner in a scene from ‘Planet of the Apes’

Classic ‘Planet of the Apes’ returns to local theaters The 1968 sci-fi classic, “Planet of the Apes,” will return to the big screen in more than 650 select cinemas nationwide on Sunday, July 24, and Wednesday, July 27, at 2 and 7 p.m.

When it was released in February, 1968, the film, which stars Charleton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Lou Wagner and Linda Harrison,

was a commercial and critical success.

The special screening is part of Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies year-long TCM Big Screen Classics series in anticipation of “War for the Planet of the Apes,” which will debut in 2017, and will include an exclusive commentary from Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz

that will give an inside look at the science fiction masterpiece.

In our neck of the woods, screenings will be held at Farmingdale Multiplex Cinema and Island 16 Cinema de Lux in Holtsville. Tickets may be purchased online at www. fathomevents.com or at the theater box office.

Tyler Monier-Williams and Christine Boehm star in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at the Vanderbilt Museum

Shakespeare in the Courtyard Arena Players Repertory Theater Company will present “Romeo and Juliet” outdoors in the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Courtyard, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport through July 31 as part of its 28th annual Summer Shakespeare Festival. The festival will continue with “Taming of the Shrew” from Aug. 3 to 31. Performances are held on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. For additional information or to order tickets, call 516-293-0674.

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From left, Chris Lemmon and his father Jack Lemmon in happier times; Chris Lemmon during a ‘twist of Lemmon‘ performance

Photos courtesy of Chris Lemmon

A father and son story with ‘A Twist of Lemmon’

By Rita J. Egan

“purposely flying under the radar” preparing for a big opening.

“I was going with my little bag, my litThe question, “What was it like to be Jack Lemmon’s son,” sent actor Chris Lem- tle show in a bag, from theater to theater. mon on a life-long journey to discover the That’s what I would do, because it’s the only place you learn,” he said. ultimate answer.

Last month at the St. James Theatre in “It’s an enormous question,” Lemmon London’s West End, a reworked “Twist of said in a recent telephone interview.

His retrospective journey produced a Lemmon,” directed by Hugh Wooldridge, 2006 memoir “A Twist of Lemmon: A Trib- premiered. After a successful three-week ute to My Father,” which in turn inspired run abroad, Lemmon said the revised the multimedia production “Twist of Lem- show, which includes added material, mon,” where he acts, sings, plays piano and is now “ready for the trail” in the states.

He has also increased the shares his personal photos. pace of the play by riding On July 28, Long Island- ’[Jack Lemmon] was into the laughs, as his faers will get a taste of Lemnot just my father; ther would have done, inmon’s heartbreaking as well stead of waiting for them as heartwarming memories he was my very to stop. when he presents a new and best friend. I miss The play centers around revised version of “Twist of Lemmon” at the Cinema everything about him.’ how Lemmon and his father, who passed away in Arts Centre in Huntington.

— Chris lemmon 2001, mended their esThe actor, who aptrangement that occurred peared in television shows such as “Duet” and “Knots Landing,” as well as numerous after the older Lemmon divorced Chris’s stage productions, said after the book’s mom, Cynthia Stone. With yearly visits to publication, he realized he needed to do Alaska that began when he was 11 years more with the story about his Academy- old, the father and son slowly repaired their relationship. In later years, they also shared Award-winning actor father.

“The book turned into kind of a per- a love of golf, which included participating formance piece that was really touching in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am Tournament, and moving people, and I thought: Gosh, where in his first year, the younger LemI would love to take this to the next step, mon made the final cut, something his faand the next step, I don’t think it’s film ther dreamed of doing for 35 years.

When it comes to his father’s shortcomor TV, I think it’s theater,” the actor said.

“And the only way this can be a piece of ings, including a battle with alcoholism, theater is if I’m playing a character, and Lemmon is candid. “It’s my duty as a narrator to show everything, every bump in obviously the character has got be Jack.”

The last year and a half, Lemmon has the road, to explore his alcoholism, to experformed the one-man show, where he plore his fallacies and foibles and his faults narrates the story from his father’s per- as a human being as well as my own. Every spective, at small venues. He said he was single one of them,” he said.

However, the tale isn’t an accusatory one.

Lemmon said his father actively pursued a relationship with his son and handled his alcoholism “in the most gallant possible manner.” Not only did he get help for his problem but he also admitted his struggle on the television show “Inside the Actor’s Studio.”

“That takes guts, man. Back then, it wasn’t vogue. It was tantamount to career suicide. So it gives me great pleasure to tell those stories,” Lemmon said. His advice to those who are estranged from family members is to do the work to repair the relationship. During one of the shows monologues, Lemmon delivers the lines: “We’re all human. We all make mistakes. If we can understand that about each other, accept it, instead of resenting it, then we can rise above.”

Lemmon is grateful he did all of the above when it came to the relationship with his dad. “He was not just my father; he was my very best friend. I miss everything about him. I still have dreams two or three times a week that he’s back, and we’re fishing or golfing or just doing whatever, driving around and crunching the gears in every exotic car ever made,” he said. “He was just so much fun to be with. I don’t play golf anymore. I don’t fish either.

I can’t do it. It’s just not the same.”

The actor also treats the audience to a taste of the golden age of Hollywood by playing “Jack” imitating celebrated celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, Walter Matthau and more. Also among the photos appearing on a screen are Jack’s movie roles and co-stars. Lemmon hopes to keep not only his father’s but also all of these legendary actors’ memories alive.

“These people were not just iconic as celebrities they were really iconic as human beings,” he said.

After the play, Lemmon said he will definitely have the energy for the postshow Q-and-A with the audience.

“People say this must take such an emotional toll on you, because it is a very deeply, somewhat tragic in its core, fatherson story, but, of course, it’s couched in the golden age of Hollywood so there’s all that shenanigans and fun,” Lemmon said. “And, he was just such a human leprechaun himself, full of so much energy. Actually, for me, because I miss him so damn much, it’s really emotionally rewarding.”

At the end of the play, Lemmon said his ultimate goal is to make audiences both laugh and cry. “Because that’s what pop always believed acting should be about — make them laugh and make them cry.”

Jud Newborn, curator of special programs at the Cinema Arts Centre, is looking forward to the “Twist of Lemmon” event.

He said Steinway & Sons, Long Island is sponsoring the evening, which will begin with a demonstration of the company’s new high-resolution player piano, the Spirio. A 15-minute screen presentation will feature several pianists but without any sound as the Spirio simultaneously plays what’s displayed on the screen.

Lemmon, who is an accomplished pianist, will also be playing the Spirio live during his performance.

Newborn said the play will be followed by an audience Q-and-A with the actor as well as a reception in the Sky Room featuring jazz guitarist Mike Soloway.

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington, will present “Twist of Lemmon” on Thursday, July 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $46, $38 for members. For more information, call 631-423-7610 or visit www. cinemaartscentre.org.

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Iron Deficiency Could Be the Cause of Fatigue Ferritin (iron storage) levels needed

I believe the most salient teaching point in medical school and beyond was when a professor explained, as it relates to the patient diagnosis, when you hear hooves think horses not zebras. What this means is think of the more common or more likely diseases or disorders in a differential diagnosis rather than the more esoteric or rare diseases. And when a patient presents with fatigue, one of the more common reasons is iron deficiency.

Major causes of low iron are anemia of chronic disease, iron deficiency anemia, sideroblastic anemia and thalassemia. Of these, iron deficiency anemia is the most common.

However, there is a much less known, but not uncommon, form of low iron.

David This is called iron Dunaief, M.D. deficiency without anemia. Unlike iron deficiency anemia, the straightforward CBC (complete blood count) that is usually drawn cannot detect this occurrence since the typical indicators, hemoglobin and hematocrit, are not yet affected.

So how do we detect iron deficiency without anemia? Not to despair, since there is a blood test done by major labs called ferritin. What is ferritin? Ferritin is a protein that is involved in iron storage. When ferritin is less than 10 to 15 ng/ml, the diagnosis of iron deficiency is most likely indicated. Even healthy people with ferritin slightly higher than this level may also have iron deficiency (1). The normal range of ferritin is 40200 ng/ml.

At this point, you should be asking who does low ferritin affect and what are the symptoms? Women and athletes are affected primarily, and low ferritin levels may cause symptoms of fatigue. It is also seen with some chronic diseases such as restless leg syndrome (RLS) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.

Effect on women In a prospective (forward-looking) study done in 1993 looking at primary care practices, it was determined that 75 percent of patients complaining of fatigue were women (2). Interestingly, less than 10 percent of these women had abnormal lab results when routine labs were drawn, most probably without a ferritin level. Many of them had experienced these symptoms for at least three months.

There was a randomized controlled trial (RCT), the gold standard of studies, that showed women who were suffering from fatigue and low or low-normal ferritin levels (less than 50 ng/ml), but who did not have anemia, benefited from iron supplementation (3). When comparing women with these ferritin levels, many

of those who were given 80 mg of oral prolonged release ferrous (iron) sulfate supplements daily saw a significant improvement in their fatigue symptoms when compared to those women who were not given iron.

Almost half the women taking iron supplements had a significant improvement in fatigue symptoms. The results were seen in a very short 12-week period. This is nothing to sneeze at, since fatigue is one of main reasons people go to the doctor. Also, although this was a small study, there were 198 women involved, ranging from 18 to 53 years old.

There are caveats to these study results.

There was no improvement in depression or anxiety symptoms, nor in overall quality of life. Even though it was blinded, stool changes occur when a patient takes iron. Therefore, the women taking supplements may have known. Nonetheless, the study results imply that physicians should check ferritin level, not only a CBC, when a premenopausal woman complains of fatigue. Note that all of the women in the study were premenopausal. This is important to delineate, since postmenopausal women are at much higher risk of iron overload, rather than deficiency. They are no longer menstruating and therefore do not rid themselves of significant amounts of iron.

Athletes According to an article in The American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, athletes’ endurance may be affected by iron deficiency without anemia (4). Low ferritin levels are implicated, as in the previous study.

Iron is important for exercise motivation and may play a role in peak mental functioning, as reported in “Iron: Nutritional and Physiological Significance.” In animal studies, iron deficiency without anemia is associated with reduction in endurance because of a decrease in oxygen-based enzymatic activity within the cells.

However, this has not been shown definitively in human athletes and remains an interesting, but yet to be proven, hypothesis.

Interestingly, female endurance athletes are more likely to be affected by iron deficiency without anemia, which occurs in about 25 percent of this population, according to studies (5). Low ferritin is not seen as much in male athletes. This difference in gender may be due to the fact that women not only menstruate, losing iron on a regular basis, but also their intake of dietary iron seems to be lower (6).

However, male athletes are not immune. At the end of the season for high school runners, 17 percent had iron deficiency without anemia (7).

Do not take iron supplements without knowing your levels of hemoglobin and ferritin and without consulting a doctor.

Studies are mixed on the benefits of iron supplementation without anemia for athletes.

Impact on restless leg syndrome Iron deficiency with a ferritin level lower than 50 ng/ml affects approximately 20 percent of patients who suffer from restless leg syndrome (8). Restless leg syndrome, classified as a neurologic movement disorder, causes patients to feel like they need to move their legs, most commonly about a half-hour after going to bed.

In a very small study, patients with restless leg syndrome who had ferritin levels lower than 45 ng/ml saw significant improvement in symptoms within eight days with iron supplementation (9). Before you get too excited, the caveat is that 75 percent of restless leg patients have high ferritin levels.

It is impressive in terms of being an easy fix for those who have low ferritin levels. And, it may be that high ferritin levels in RLS has the same symptoms as low ferritin for this is the case when it comes to iodine levels in hypothyroid patients. Iron is a trace mineral, meaning we only need small amounts to maintain proper levels.

Ferritin levels — both high and low — may play a role in a number of diseases and symptoms. If you are suffering from fatigue, a CBC test may not be enough to detect iron deficiency. You may want to suggest checking your ferritin level.

Though iron supplementation may help those with symptomatic iron deficiency without anemia, it is very important not to take iron supplements without the direct supervision of your physician.

Iron is important for exercise motivation and may play a role in peak mental functioning.

References: (1) Br J Haematol. 1993;85(4):787798. (2) BMJ 1993;307:103. (3) CMAJ. 2012;184(11):1247-1254. (4) Am J Lifestyle Med. 2012;6(4):319-327. (5) J Am Diet Assoc. 2005;105:975–978. (6) J Pediatr. 1989;114:657–663. (7) J Adolesc Health Care. 1987;8:322–326. (8) Am Fam Physician. 2000;62(4):736. (9) Sleep Med. 2012;13(6):732-735.

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▶ Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead is seeking handmade craft vendors for its 36th annual Fall Festival and Craft Show on Sept. 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendor information can be found at www. hallockville.com or by calling 631-298-5292. ▶ Centereach Civic Association is seeking vendors for its 4th annual Street Fair to be held on Sept. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mark Tree Road in Centereach. For an application, email arcadiaproductions@yahoo.com. ▶ The Suffolk County Make-A-Wish Founda-

tion is looking for craft vendors (handmade items only) for its Fall Family Festival fundraiser on Sept. 24 at 20 Ramsey Road in Shirley from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain date is Sept. 25. Also seeking a caricature artist, cartoonist, magician, fortune teller and psychic medium willing to donate their time in exchange for exposure at a large event with booking opportunities.

For an application, email kweihberg@biodex. com. For more information, call Kathy at 631924-9000.

▶ Calling all women artists and entrepreneurs! The Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach is looking for talented women who live on Long Island to apply to the 16th Annual Women’s EXPO to be held at the library on Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, please go to www.womensEXPOli.org or call 631-5859393, ext. 296. ▶ The Art League of Long Island, 107 E. Dear

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.

Park Road, Dix Hills is seeking fine artists and crafters for its 53rd annual Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair to be held on Dec. 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Application deadline is Nov. 21.

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While the horrific shootings of the past two weeks have left some shouting #black and others #blue, it is clear from any angle of observation that the tolerance-founded fiber of our country is bruised. In the wake of the deaths of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, five Dallas police officers and three Baton Rouge police officers (among other casualties), hundreds of thousands of people (myself included) have — yet again — taken it upon themselves to flood social media sites with unsolicited opinions, many of which unsurprisingly include language that broadly fuses arbitrary factors like race and occupation with political stance, guilt or innocence and degree of complicity in tragic occurrences.

In the wake of these tragedies, the proliferation and normalization of divisive language and the socially accepted generalized characterization of beliefs and values contributes to the perceived legitimacy of racial and occupational identity politics. When attributed value, these identity politics divide Americans along unnecessary lines. The concept of identity politics, defined by dictionary.com as “political activity or movements based on or catering to the cultural, ethnic, gender, racial, religious, or social interests that characterize a group identity,” is not an inherently flawed justification for judgment, because certain identifying factors can, with a high statistical level of accuracy, enable us to correctly infer other things about a person.

For example, if all you know about a person is that she is a devout Catholic, you would probably be correct in assuming that she is Pro Life. Since factors like religious affiliation are, to some extent, determined by an individual’s choices, assumptions based on them may actually provide insight into someone’s inner views and values, because those belief systems often are attached to specific rules and platforms.

On the other hand, factors like race and ethnicity do not inherently tell us anything about the character of a person, because they are not contingent on individual choice and do not encapsulate specific rules of behavior.

Despite this, prominent public figures and major news outlets continue to attribute value to them. In the past week, LA Weekly published an article titled, “White America Couldn’t Handle What Black America Handles Every Day”; the New York Times tweeted the quote, “It is clear that you, white America, will never understand us”; and former Illinois Congressman and radio show host Joe Walsh tweeted “By the way, this war on our Men & Women in Blue makes us all less safe. Especially Black America. Think hard about that.”

While I certainly believe that individuals and media outlets have the right to express or give voice to opinions however they see fit, I cannot help but find the use and propagation of racially divisive language irresponsible (even if parties involved chose their words with the best of intentions). Language that characterizes all members of a race or occupation under one umbrella perpetuates the false notion that all members of a group truly are the same. Statements like “cops are racist” and “black people are criminals” misleadingly imply that within a group, there

exists no diversity of thought. This contributes to an environment of misunderstanding and incendiary violence in which innocent people are judged, maligned and even killed by association instead of assessed based on their individual actions.

The preservation of atmosphere that fosters an appreciation for diversity of thought is important not only because any kind of civil discourse depends on it but because without it, there exists heightened social pressure for individuals to act or think a certain way in order to adhere to the “dictates” of their group identifier to achieve social acceptance Those who wield social power through popular social media accounts or prominent speech platforms can enforce the tribalist mentality by verbally ostracizing, excluding or “othering” members who do not conform to their designated group-think through bully tactics like name calling and public shaming.

Hypothetical examples of this include referring to a white male self-identifying feminist as “self-hating” or a black self-identifying Republican as an “Uncle Tom,” because this pigeonholing and name calling fosters a culture in which it is not considered okay to be different, address situational nuance or to think beyond party/racial/ethnic/religious/ etc. lines. At best, the mainstream media’s willingness to regress down the identity politics rabbit hole contributes to the wider publics’ impression of tribalist thinking as reasonable argument, makes it socially unpopular to think outside of one’s socially constructed box and has the effect of repressing productive arguments before they even begin. At worst, it fuels blind hatred and undiscerning demonization of a group to the extent that some people literally fail to differentiate between an individual human being and the group that he or she is a part of. This kind of thinking results in indiscriminate violence.

Today, “at worst” happened when Montrell Jackson, a black Baton Rouge police officer, was gunned down in the line of duty by a man who defended the Dallas attacks.

Days before his death, Jackson posted a conflicted statement on Facebook regarding his experience as a black man and a cop: “I swear to God I love this city but I wonder if this city loves me. In uniform I get nasty hateful looks and out of uniform some consider me a threat … these last 3 days have tested me to my core.” He continued his post with a plea for action-based individual judgment and peace: “When people you know begin to question your integrity,” he wrote, “you realize they don’t really know you at all. Look at my actions they speak LOUD and CLEAR.” Moving forward, regardless of the different media we consume, biases we hold and opinions we hear, regardless of how powerless we might feel in the midst of so much tragedy, it is in each of our power to seek understanding, truth and peace. In these trying times, it is our duty to each other and ourselves to avoid falling victim to divisive identity politics and to heed the final words of Jackson’s poignant post: “Please don’t let hate infect your heart.”

Talia Amorosano is a rising senior English and studio art major at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and is a frequent contributor to Times Beacon Record Newspapers.

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book review

‘Barter Your Way to Greater Wealth’

By Robert Borneman

Self-help book Reviewed by Rita J. Egan

Diamond Jewelers owner shares a wealth of knowledge in first book Many in Suffolk County know Robert Borneman and his wife Joy as the owners of Diamond Jewelers in Port Jefferson and Centereach. Now the jewelry store owner can add author to his list of credentials with his self-published book, “Barter Your Way to Greater Wealth: Increase Your Income, Improve Your Lifestyle.”

Borneman said he was planning to write a book for a long time, and with his 60th birthday on the horizon, this year was a perfect one to meet this goal.

The eastern Long Island resident said the experience was an educational one for him when it came to both writing and publishing.

“Barter Your Way to Greater Wealth” is full of informative tips on how one can be successful in bartering as well as advice on how to avoid pitfalls. Presented in an easy-to-read format, anyone interested in how to use his or her talents as currency will benefit.

Recently, the author took time out from his busy schedule to answer a few questions about his experiences with bartering as well as writing his first book.

Tell me a little bit about your background.

I started selling jewelry from a costume jewelry kit in 1977 that cost $40, which I borrowed from my mom. Since then, with help from my family, my wife and I have grown the jewelry business into a multi-million-dollar conglomerate of jewelry stores, real estate investments, film productions and most recently an investment in a local Port Jefferson Restaurant, The Arden.

I began making independent films in 2009 as an executive producer and writer (“Snapshot,” “Rock Story,” “The Life Zone,” “The Great Fight” and others). I also set aside substantial time to do volunteer work and have supported the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Fund serving as the treasurer for many years in addition to other charitable endeavors.

I have been a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary since 1996.

How did you get involved in bartering?

A customer in one of my jewelry stores suggested I look into it. He said it helped him build his business and was worth

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Author Robert Borneman

looking into, so I did, and I joined the exchange he recommended. Since then I’ve joined several trade exchanges and bartered millions of dollars in products and services.

Why did you decide to share your tips?

I have a strong desire to improve the lives of others, and I‘ve accomplished this in many different ways. Giving through writing is just another way of sharing the wealth of information I have accumulated in 38 years of operating businesses.

The bartering I have done has improved my lifestyle so much that I think others can benefit from the experience and recommendations I have to share.

What was your most successful bartering transaction?

I purchased a two-family home in the Village of Patchogue by bartering a significant down payment with the seller.

I then bartered for the repairs and improvements that were needed to maximize the home’s value. After holding the house for a few years, collecting the cash rental income, I sold the house. The sale transaction was for all cash, resulting in a significant windfall, which I parlayed into my next investment.

You write in the book that sometimes bartering can go Your book is full of tips. Do you wrong. What do you suggest to have a few favorite ones? ensure things go smoothly?

Be goal oriented, know what you hope As I outline in great detail within this book, working with a reputable trade exchange removes much of the risk and angst you might otherwise encounter when bartering. Having a third party manage bartering transactions ensures you get paid while offering a myriad of resources and products that you can barter for. If you’re trading on your own, developing relationships over time and dealing with people you know will minimize potential problems.

to accomplish by trading and only make trades that help you achieve your goals.

Use bartering to create cash flow and make trades that allow you to keep more cash in your pocket. Trade unproductive assets, products and your spare time for the things you need or want in life.

How did you balance running your business Diamond Jewelers and writing this book?

Writing time is easier to manage than a business because I use time in waiting rooms and while commuting that used to create anxiety for me. I started the book in earnest when I moved to eastern Long Island creating a two-hour commute each way to Manhattan once a week for business. I supplement that with writing in the early morning and late evening hours.

Do you have plans to write another book?

Yes, I’ve already started my next book about real estate investing that focuses on how to buy, rent and manage the American Dream: single-family homes.

I may have taken a day or so off, but I think I started the day after I published “Barter Your Way to Greater Wealth.” I have a few more books in me, too. I’d like to write about the odd and funny experiences of 38 years in business, “A Citizen’s Perspective of America,” and then convert some of my screenplays into books.

Those interested in bartering can find “Barter Your Way to Greater Wealth” in paperback and e-book format at www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com. For more information on Diamond Jewelers, visit www.diamondjewelersonline.com.

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legally speaking

This week in hisTory July 21

1969: Neil Armstrong steps on the Moon at 2:56:15 Greenwich Mean Time 1972: Bloody Friday — 22 IRA bombs explode in Belfast

July 22

1918: Lightning kills 504 sheep in Utah’s Wasatch National Park 1937: Senate rejects FDR’s proposal to enlarge Supreme Court 1939: First black woman judge, Jan Matilda Bolin, appointed in NYC 1975: House of Representatives votes to restore citizenship to Gen. Robert E. Lee

July 23

1903: Ford Motor sells first Model A car 1904: Ice cream cone introduced by Charles E. Menches during LA Purchase Exposition 1968: Race riots in Cleveland, 11 killed, including 3 police 1973: President Nixon refuses to release Watergate tapes of conversations in the White House relevant to Watergate Investigation

July 24

1925: Scopes found guilty of teaching evolution in Tennessee high school; fined $100 and costs 1952: President Truman settles 53-day steel strike 1965: Bob Dylan releases “Like a Rolling Stone” 1974: Supreme Court unanimously rules Nixon must turn over Watergate tapes

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1947: U.S. Department of Army created 1960: Republican convention nominates Nixon as presidential candidate 1969: Edward Kennedy pleads guilty to leaving scene of the Chappaquiddick car accident that killed Mary Jo Kopechne 1975: “A Chorus Line,” longest running Broadway show (6,137 performances) premieres

July 26

1848: First Woman’s Rights Convention, Seneca Falls, New York 1947: National Security Act establishes Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) 1953: Fidel Castro begins rebellion, the “26th of July Movement,” against Batista’s regime 1993: Mars Observer takes first photo of Mars, from 5 billion km

July 27

1940: Bugs Bunny debuts in “Wild Hare” 1965: President Johnson signs a bill requiring cigarette makers to print health warnings on all cigarette packages about the effects of smoking 1977: John Lennon is granted a green card for permanent residence in U.S. 1996: Bomb explodes at Atlanta Olympic Park, 1 killed, 110 injured

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ly with others and/or held for the benefit of others are considered when calculating The Facts: My father married a woman the value of a surviving spouse’s elective named Jane after my mother’s death. They share, the beneficiaries under the will are were married for 10 years before my father not the only people who may be adversely died. In his will, my father left everything impacted when a surviving spouse successexcept the contents of his house to me and fully exercises his/her right of election.

This is just one of the reasons an elecmy sister. tion is often the first step in what can be a contentious and protracted The Question: Is it true litigation. that Jane is entitled to a larger The right of election is pershare of my father’s estate than sonal to the surviving spouse; what he left her in his will? but, if the surviving spouse is unable to make the election, The Answer: Unfortunately a guardian or guardian ad lifor you and your sister, because tem appointed by the court to she is your father’s surviving represent the interests of the spouse, Jane is entitled to more surviving spouse may make the than the contents of the house. election on the spouse’s behalf.

Under New York law, spousThe surviving spouse must es cannot disinherit each othexercise the right of election er. Although your father left within six months of the issusomething to Jane and did not ance of letters testamentary and technically disinherit her, the If someone is value of the contents of the legally married in no event later than two years the decedent’s death. To house likely make up a very at the time of after prevent the distribution of assmall percentage of the value sets that may ultimately be their death, of your father’s estate. determined to be part of the Assuming Jane wants more their spouse elective share payable to the than what is left to her in the surviving spouse, notice of the will, and assuming she did not can exercise election must be served upon waive her rights in a pre- or a ‘right of all people and entities that are postnuptial agreement, Jane in possession of or have control may ask the Surrogate’s Court election.’ over the decedent’s assets. to award her approximately oneThe executor administering an estate third of the net value of your father’s entire where the right of election has been exerestate, regardless of the terms of his will.

If someone is legally married at the cised may be able to disqualify the person time of their death, their spouse can ex- who made the election from receiving the ercise what is called a “right of election.” elective share. To do so the executor must This means that the surviving spouse can prove that the person attempting to collect elect to receive a share of the decedent’s an elective share was not actually married estate valued at approximately one-third to the decedent at the time of death.

If there is no question that the person of all of the assets of the deceased spouse.

Under the facts you provided, Jane can seeking an elective is the surviving spouse, elect to receive not only one-third of the the executor may be able to defeat the net value of your father’s testamentary as- election by establishing that the spouse sets passing under his will (assets that were had the means but refused to support the owned outright by your father in his individu- decedent prior to death, that the spouse al capacity) but also one-third of the net value abandoned the decedent prior to death or that the marriage was void as incestuous of your father’s nontestamentary assets.

Such assets are sometimes referred to or bigamous.

Although the outcome of all litigation as testamentary substitutes and include, among other things, gifts made by a de- is uncertain, because of the issues raised cedent in contemplation of death, jointly in litigation involving the right of elecheld real property, accounts in a decedent’s tion, it can be particularly emotional and name that were held in trust for another disturbing. As such, it is best to consult an person or designated as transfer on death attorney with experience in estate litigaaccounts, assets held in trust for the ben- tion and specifically with cases involving a efit of another, assets payable under retire- claim for an elective share.

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From left, TFCU Board Member Fred Schaefer; TFCU scholarship winners William F. Renz II, Alexis Maria D’Alessandro and DeVante C. Frederick; and TFCU President/CEO Robert G. Allen.

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The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Butterfly Salon & Spa at Danford’s Hotel and Marina in Port Jefferson on June 16.

The event was attended by family, friends, chamber members and Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant. The salon, which is located at 25 East Broadway, is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays. For more information, call 631473-7777.

Studio 455, 455 Lake Ave., St. James, will hold a grand opening and artist reception on July 23 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The community is invited to drop by for a glass of wine and view the works of gallery artists Jack Ader, Martha Rose Applegate, Arline Goldstein, Richard Merkel, Donna Rollins and Maryanne Vetter. In the future the studio will offer drawing and painting workshops for children and adults.

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William F. Renz II of Rockville Centre (Chaminade High School) plans to attend Yale University and study economics; Alexis Maria D’Alessandro (Half Hollow Hills High School-West) plans to attend MIT and study mechanical engineering; DeVante C. Frederick (Brentwood) plans

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Beet, Shrimp and Avocado Tartine

• 1 (one-pound) bag frozen peas • 1 garlic clove • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 1/3 to 1/2 cup olive oil • toast or crackers DIRECTIONS: Defrost peas; drain if there is a lot of liquid. Add peas to food processor. Add all remaining ingredients. Pulse until smooth.

Serve on toast or crackers or on a veggie such as celery.

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Second annual Culper Spy Day celebrates our Revolutionary story

By Heidi Sutton ‘Lucky is the child who listens to a story from an elder and treasures it for years.’

— Barbara Russell, Brookhaven Town Historian Margo Arceri first heard about George Washington’s Setauket spies from her Strong’s Neck neighbor and local historian, Kate W. Strong, in the early 1970s. Arceri lights up when talking about her favorite spy, Anna Smith Strong. “Kate W. Strong, Anna Smith Strong’s great-great-granddaughter, originally told me about the Culper Spy Ring when I used to visit her with my neighbor and Strong descent Raymond Brewster Strong. One of her stories was about Nancy (Anna Smith Strong’s nickname) and her magic clothesline. My love of history grew from there,” she said.

After going to college and working in the city for many years, Arceri came back to the Three Village area and wanted to get involved with the community. “[Brookhaven Town historian] Barbara Russell and Ann Strong suggested I come on to the board of the [Three Village] Historical Society.”

She started running a colonial kids camp at the Sherwood Jayne Farm in Setauket in conjunction with SPLIA, did some fundraising for the society and then was asked to conduct walking tours. “I was mentored by Eric Waxman who is incredible. But I never forgot that story [of Nancy and her magic clothesline],” she said.

Three years ago Arceri approached TVHS’s president Steve Hintze and the board about conducting walking, biking and kayaking tours while sharing her knowledge of George Washington’s Long Island intelligence during the American Revolution.

Today, Arceri runs Tri-Spy Tours in the Three Village area, which follows in the actual footsteps of the Culper Spy Ring. “I wanted to target that 20- to 60-year-old active person,” she said. “I have to thank AMC’s miniseries ‘Turn’ because 80 percent of the people who sign up for the tour do so because of that show,” she laughs. “I’ve had people from Florida, I’ve had people from New Jersey, a lot of city people.”

It was during one of those tours three years ago that Arceri came up with the idea of having a Culper Spy Day. “Visiting places like the Brewster House, which is owned by The Ward Melville Heritage Organization,

DECODE A SECRET MESSAGE!

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the grave site of genre artist William Sidney Mount at the Setauket Presbyterian Church cemetery (whose paintings are at the Long Island Museum) and the Country House, which every one of the spies visited,” Arceri thought “there has to be a day designated to celebrating all these organizations in the Three Village area; where each of us can give our little piece of the story and that’s how Culper Spy Day developed.”

After a successful first-year run, the second annual Culper Spy Day will be held this Saturday, July 23. This year the event’s hours have been extended to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. giving ticketholders a chance to visit several new locations that have been added to the list. “There will be two spy letters on view at Stony Brook University’s Special Collections, we have [docents from] the Three Village Community Trust to talk about Patriot’s Rock and tours will be given at Frank Melville Memorial Park and the Drowned Meadow Cottage Museum in Port Jefferson,” said Arceri.

“And the Brewster House will be open again, which is a real treat because it is rarely open to the public,” she added.

Arceri’s favorite part of the day is “seeing all these different organizations coming together as a whole. It really is our Revolutionary story,” she said.

For the Strong’s Neck resident, history has always been her passion. “It becomes addictive and is something that has been with me as long as I can remember.” Currently she is James Rivington was commissioned by King George III of England to create the newspaper. Unbenownst to the King, Rivington was secretly working with General George Washington and the Culper Spy Ring. His silent partner, Robert Townsend (a.k.a. Culper Junior), would use the newspaper and the adjoined coffeehouse (a hot spot for British officers) to gather information and deliver secret messages.

Use the real Culper spy code (authentically from the Library of Congress) to reveal the secret message on the front of Rivington’s New York Royal Gazette!

working on the development of a screenplay based on Katherine Kirkpatrick’s children’s book, “Redcoats & Petticoats,” for a major motion picture scheduled to come out in 2017.

In the future Arceri would like Culper Spy Day to become “more of a community event — almost like the Memorial Day parades with more reenactors, more people getting interested in the story line. There are so many different places we can go with this. There’s Washington’s Trail, The WMHO has the Wetlands Discovery Cruise; there’s even West Meadow Beach and Creek with its colonial history.”

Arceri would also love to see other places outside the Three Village area that are tied to the Revolutionary story get involved.

“Perhaps we can make it from Friday to Sunday next year so if someone wants to visit Raynham Hall in Oyster Bay, or the Manor of St. George in Mastic Beach, even Fraunces Tavern in New York, which has a wonderful museum, they can do that. We have many more important places in this area [that can be visited].”

“Everywhere you turn in the Three Villages you are looking at an artifact, and as the historical society believes, the community is our museum and that I would really love to put on the forefront of people’s minds.”

The second annual Culper Spy Day has been made possible by the efforts of Tri-Spy Tours, Three Village Historical Society, The Ward Melville Heritage Organization, Long Island Museum, Country House Restaurant, Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, History Close at Hand, Raynham Hall Museum, Times Beacon Record News Media, Setauket Presbyterian Church, Caroline Church of Brookhaven, The Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, Stony Brook University Special Collections, Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson, Suffolk County Office of Film and Cultural Affairs, Frank Melville Memorial Park, Three Village Community Trust and the Suffolk County Dept. of Economic Development and Planning.

Tickets, which are $25 (children under 12 free), may be purchased in advance at the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket; the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook; and The Ward Melville Heritage Organization, 129 Main Street, Stony Brook and include access to 17 Culper Spy Ring locations. Purchase your ticket the day of the event at the TVHS. For more information, call 631-751-3730.

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HISTORY CLOSE AT HAND

By Beverly C. tyler What was the situation on long island during the revolutionary War? Why do we know so little about the Setauket-based Culper Spy ring? Who were they? What did they accomplish? Well! the Setauket spies were just commonplace men and women who grew up in a small farming community on the north shore of long island — ordinary people who did extraordinary things.

We begin our story with the youngest of the Culper spies.

BENJAMIN TALLMADGE, organizer and leader of the revolutionary War Setauket Spies, was born in Setauket on Feb. 25, 1754. He was the son of the minister of the Setauket Presbyterian Church. the home where he was born is still standing in Setauket at the end of runs road. tallmadge grew up in Setauket, attended school here with his close friend Abraham Woodhull and, like many residents of Suffolk County, he grew to have a healthy distrust for British authorities in new york. A classmate of nathan Hale, tallmadge graduated from yale in 1773 and, like Hale, taught school for a time in Connecticut.

When the revolution began, tallmadge enlisted in the Continental Army and was soon awarded the rank of major. later, General Washington appointed him head of his secret service and tasked tallmadge with establishing an espionage network against the British in new york City. to conduct this vital undercover operation on long island, tallmadge choose his boyhood friend Abraham Woodhull. together they chose other friends and neighbors from Setauket; men and women who could be trusted and who would prove to be so discreet in all their contacts that their identity would not be discovered until the 20th century.

Major tallmadge, referred to by the code name John Bolton, not only led Washington’s secret service but was also in most of the battles involving the Continental Army in the northern states. Among his many exploits was the capture of Fort St. George at Mastic in november 1780. After the war was over, tallmadge retired from the Army with the rank of colonel. in 1784 he married Mary, eldest daughter of General William Floyd of Mastic — long island’s signer of the declaration of independence. tallmadge lived in litchfield, Connecticut, and represented that state in Congress for 16 years. He died in litchfield in 1835 at the age of 81.

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CULPER SPIES Continued from page B17 ABRAHAM WOODHULL, a descendant of richard Woodhull, an early Brookhaven town leader and magistrate, was born on his family’s farm in Setauket, overlooking little Bay, in 1750. He was a farmer by occupation.

Probably because of his elder brother richard’s death at the early age of 32, Abraham inherited the family home (circa 1690) and farm. the land had been in the family since richard Woodhull came to Setauket, sometime between 1655 and 1657.

From the beginning of the Setauket spies in 1778, Woodhull was in charge of day-to-day operations. His code name was Samuel culper and the spy operation came to be known as the culper ring. Woodhull was referred to as Samuel culper Senior after he recruited robert townsend, who became known as culper Junior. Not only did Woodhull direct field activities, but he also risked his life countless times by personally collecting information in New york and on western long Island.

Woodhull was responsible for evaluating the reports received from all sources, determining what was to go forward to Washington’s headquarters and seeing that the dispatches were carried across the Sound by caleb Brewster. His health was poor, partly caused by stress as he lived in constant fear of discovery.

After the revolution, Woodhull became the first judge of Suffolk county. He died Jan. 23, 1826, and his grave in the Setauket Presbyterian church graveyard was marked by the Mayflower chapter of the Daughters of the American revolution in 1936.

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Let’s take a walk through history

Visit Revolutionary War spy locations on Culper Spy Day

By Beverly c. tyler It happened in Setauket! A clandestine operation, to provide General Washington with information on the activity of the British on Long Island and in New York City, existed in Setauket during the Revolutionary War. You too can explore the sites that figured in the operation of the Culper Spy Ring, as it was known.

On Saturday, July 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., many historic locations in the Three Villages dating as far back as 1655 will open their doors to the public and a local restaurant will offer a spy-themed lunch menu as we celebrate the second annual Culper Spy Day — Our Revolutionary Story.

Ticket holders will be entitled to admission to the following locations and events:

3. THOMPSON HOUSE MEDICINAL GARDEN, 91 North Country Road, Setauket. This is a self-guided tour. Doctor Samuel Thompson was a Colonial era doctor and farmer. According to his diaries, members of the Culper Spy Ring, including Abraham Woodhull and Austin Roe, were among his patients. Samuel and his father Jonathan Thompson were members of the Colonial Militia in 1775.

After the British occupation of Long Island, Samuel, Jonathan and their families became refugees in Connecticut. Visit Doctor Thompson’s Healing Garden, a collection of herbal remedies from Native American, African American and Colonial American cultures. 631-751-2244.

1. TRI-SPY BIKE TOURS Modified bike tours of historic sites throughout the Setauket area will be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tours leave from the entrance of Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket next to the Setauket Post Office. (Please note: bike tour will be canceled in the event of rain) 631-751-3730.

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Mural by vance locke, 1951, depicts Abraham Woodhull (left) bringing secret messages to caleb Brewster.

CALEB BREWSTER was perhaps the most bold and daring of the spies. He was the only one of the group that the British had definitely identified as a spy. When the revolutionary War broke out, Brewster enlisted in the local militia.

After the August 1776 battle of long Island in Brooklyn, Brewster joined the continental Army with the rank of a lieutenant of artillery.

He returned to Setauket in August of 1777 as part of the attacking force from connecticut that fought in the battle of Setauket. In November 1780 he was one of the officers under Major Benjamin tallmadge who captured Fort St. George at Mastic. they returned to connecticut with the entire complement of the fort captured.

In spite of his service designation, one of Brewster’s task throughout the war was to command a fleet of whaleboats operating from the connecticut shore against British and tory shipping on long Island Sound (known as the Devil’s Belt).

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2. THREE VILLAGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 93 North Country Road, Setauket. Located in the circa 1800s Bayles-Swezey house. Here you will enjoy the interactive Culper SPIES! Exhibit and learn about the use of “sympathetic stain” (invisible ink).

Receive a copy of Benjamin Tallmadge’s spy code with a message to translate. Learn about spy messages and the secret clothesline code from Culper spy Anna Smith Strong. Here you can purchase tickets for Culper Spy Day and obtain a copy of the story of the Culper Spy Ring. The gift shop will also be open. See location 15 for more events. 631-751-3730.

4. CAROLINE CHURCH OF BROOKHAVEN AND CEMETERY, 1 Dyke Road, Setauket.

Built in 1729, this timber frame building has maintained its Colonial appearance. Now an Episcopal Church, during the Revolutionary War the Caroline Church was Anglican, and a Colonial extension of the Church of England. During Long Island’s more than seven years of occupation, American Loyalists, British officers and soldiers worshiped here. The graveyard contains the remains of seven Patriot soldiers as well as soldiers from World Wars I and II. Come in and take a guided tour of this beautiful 287-year-old sanctuary.

On the basement level of the Parish House, don’t miss the “1700s” exhibit featuring prominent Caroline Church Loyalists and Patriots as well as the history of the church during its first century. 631-941-4245.

CAROLINE CHURCH CARRIAGE SHED Constructed in 1879, this unique structure is now preparing to undergo a major restoration to bring it back to its original beauty and strength. This is the only remaining example of an eight-bay shed for the protection of horse and carriage while the owner/ driver/family is attending church. This is also the location of the 1700 one-room schoolhouse at the village green that served the community until 1869 when a new schoolhouse was constructed on the village green. All of the members of the Setauketbased Culper Spy Ring attended school here. At the Carriage Shed you will meet and talk to spy leader Abraham Woodhull.

5. SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND CEMETERY, 5 Caroline Ave., Setauket. The previous church (1714-1812) was used as a stable by British during the Revolutionary War. The present building dates from 1812. The minister before and during the Revolutionary War was Reverend Benjamin Tallmadge, father of Major Benjamin Tallmadge, soldier, patriot and head of General Washington’s secret service. Come into the church sanctuary to hear from guides about this church that served the congregation from the 1660s.

Leaving the church, walk to the left, go through the gate into the cemetery, turn left alongside the church and then left behind the church and right to the brick-encased memorial marker that is the grave site of Abraham Woodhull of George Washington’s Spy Ring. The bricks are from the foundation of the Woodhull homestead, which was destroyed by fire in 1931. Docents will tell you more details about some of the famous people who are the permanent residents of the cemetery, which dates to the founding of Setauket and the Town of Brookhaven in 1655, including genre artist William Sidney Mount and early settler Richard Floyd, grandfather of William Floyd. 631-941-4271.

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CULPER SPIES Continued from page B18 This, together with his knowledge of the Long Island shoreline, his work as a mate on sailing ships and his boyhood association with Benjamin Tallmadge, made him an ideal choice to carry intelligence back and forth across the Sound.

It was Caleb Brewster who most likely gave Benjamin Tallmadge the idea to use Setauket as a center for intelligence operations. Beginning in 1777, Brewster gathered information on the activities of British and Loyalist units on Long Island from his friends, relatives and other contacts and gave the mostly verbal information to his boyhood friend Tallmadge.

Once Tallmadge formalized the activities of the Culper Spy Ring, Brewster took his whaleboat crews to Setauket and neighboring coves to bring messages back to Fairfield, Connecticut, for Major Benjamin Tallmadge to deliver to General Washington.

Brewster also made numerous trips with his whaleboat crews into Long Island Sound to attack British and Loyalist ships. This activity also provided opportunities for gathering intelligence for General Washington.

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6. SETAUKET VILLAGE GREEN, Main Street, Setauket. Following the end of the Revolutionary War and the departure of all the British and Loyalist forces from Long Island in 1783, the residents of Setauket held an ox roast on the Setauket Village Green in honor of their native son Benjamin Tallmadge, son of the Setauket Presbyterian Church minister, Benjamin Tallmadge, and

General Washington’s intelligence chief.

Tallmadge was responsible for the design and implementation of the Setauket-based Culper Spy Ring that provided Washington with complete and accurate details on British and Loyalist activities in New York City and on Long Island.

The 3rd New York Regiment of the Brigade of the American Revolution will be on the village green to entertain you with drills, musket loading and firing and demonstrations of camp life throughout the day. A replica of a Dutch 1768 single-sail boat will be on display. 631-751-3730.

7. EMMA S. CLARK MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 120 Main St., Setauket. Circa 1892. The library will present a concert on the lawn from noon to 3 p.m. featuring Sampawams Creek (colonial ballads, dances, and hornpipes on fifes, drums, fiddle, guitar and

mandolin with vocals). Bring a folding chair or blanket. There will also be children’s craft programs from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., military paraphernalia relating to Revolutionary soldiers in the lobby and a photography exhibit of last year’s 1st annual Culper Spy Day by Mimi Hodges.

631-941-4080.

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ANNA SMITH STRONG, the great-granddaughter of Setauket’s lord of the manor, Colonel William (Tangier) Smith, was a strong and ardent patriot. She devised, according to a folklore story first detailed by Morton Pennypacker in his book “George Washington’s Spies,” a wash line signal system to identify for Abraham Woodhull the whereabouts of Caleb Brewster’s whaleboat, so that Woodhull could find him and pass along the messages meant for General Washington.

As detailed by Pennypacker and embellished by Strong family historian Kate Strong in her “True Tales,” to avoid detection by the British it was necessary for Brewster to hide his boat in six different places, each identified by a number. “Nancy” Strong, as she was known by friends and neighbors, hung her laundry from the line in a code formation to direct Woodhull to the correct location. A black petticoat was the signal that Brewster was nearby, and the number of handkerchiefs scattered among the other garments on the line indicated the meeting place. Using the most ordinary of personal items and improvising on the most ordinary of personal tasks, Anna made an extraordinary contribution to the cause of freedom.

Anna Strong lived on Strong’s Neck with her six children throughout the war. Her husband, Selah Strong, was confined in a New York prison in January, 1778, for “Surreptitious correspondence with the enemy.”

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CULPER SPIES Continued from page B19 She got permission to bring him food, which evidently saved his life, and she obtained his release by appealing to her Tory relatives. He was still in danger and spent the rest of the war in Connecticut.

While British officers luxuriated in the Manor House (no longer standing — a 19th century manor replaced it), Anna lived in a small cottage across the bay from Woodhull’s farm, staying there to also protect her family’s rights to the estate. A good friend of Caleb Brewster, as a member of the Culper Spy Ring in Setauket, she was a vital link between the Continental Army officer Caleb Brewster and Abraham Woodhull, the Patriot spy posing as a Loyalist.

In one letter during the spying operation Brewster noted that he was “up behind the Strongs.” In a letter written to British Intelligence Chief Oliver Delancy in February 1781, British spy William Heron wrote, “Private dispatches are frequently sent From your city to the Chieftain [Washington] here by some traitors. They come by the Way of Setalket [sic], where a certain Brewster receives them at, or near, a Certain woman’s.” The certain woman was almost certainly Anna Smith Strong.

After the war Anna and Selah were reunited and Selah led Washington’s carriage and party to the Roe Tavern in April of 1790 when the then President Washington made his tour of Long Island. Anna died in 1812 and Selah in 1815. They are buried in the Smith-Strong family graveyard along Cemetery Road on Strong’s Neck.

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8. JOSEPH BREWSTER HOUSE, Route 25A, Setauket. Circa 1655, it is considered to be the oldest house in the Town of Brookhaven. During the Revolutionary War, the house was owned by Joseph Brewster, first cousin of Culper Spy Caleb Brewster and neighbor of the ring’s founder, Benjamin Tallmadge. In order to preserve his home and property from confiscation, Joseph Brewster operated a tavern out of the home, hosting the occupying British forces.

Costumed docents will give tours inside the house through the day. Enjoy a colonial cooking demonstration with living historian Diane Fish on the front lawn. 631-751-2244.

9. COUNTRY HOUSE RESTAURANT, 1175 N. Country Road, Stony Brook. Built in 1710, the restaurant is one of the most historic buildings on Long Island. It was historically used as a stagecoach drop-off and a town meeting place. On Culper Spy Day the restaurant will serve up a special spy-themed menu from noon to 4 p.m. Adult meals will range from $10 to $16 and children’s meals are $8.95, which includes a soft drink. For reservations, please call 631-751-3332.

11. STONY BROOK GRIST MILL, 100 Harbor Road, Stony Brook. Long Island’s most completely equipped and working mill, the Stony Brook Grist Mill, circa 1751, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

During the Revolutionary War, occupying British forces confiscated much of the grain to provision their own troops. A miller will be on hand for grinding demonstrations.

631-689-3238.

12. STONY BROOK VILLAGE WALKING TOURS, 129 Main St., Stony Brook. Docents will guide visitors on a walking tour of historic Main Street. Points of interest will include the Stony Brook Village Center, The Three Village Inn and The Jazz Loft. Tours will depart from in front of the Stony Brook Post Office at 1 and 2 p.m. 631-751-2244.

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Vance Locke mural, 1951, of Austin Roe riding from the Brooklyn Ferry with spy messages

AUSTIN ROE ran a tavern in East Setauket where food and drink were served and where travelers could stay overnight on their way to or from the south or east end of Long Island. The original location of the tavern (it was moved in 1936) was along what is now Route 25A, just west of the south end of Bayview Avenue. The site is marked by a state road sign that details a few of the most important facts about Austin Roe and the tavern. Captain Austin Roe used his position as a tavern owner to justify his trips to New York City (Manhattan).

While in New York, Roe gathered supplies he needed for the tavern and expensive materials and goods for Anna Strong.

These trips provided the cover he needed to obtain the spy messages he carried to Abraham Woodhull in Setauket that had to be relayed to General Washington.

Born in 1748, Austin Roe was 29 years old when he first agreed to be a part of the Setauket spies. He made the 110-mile round trip at least once a week.

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10. LONG ISLAND MUSEUM, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook. The museum’s vast collection of art and historic artifacts features more than 200 horse-drawn vehicles including two owned by Revolutionary War hero Peter Gansevoort, grandfather of author Herman Melville. Tour the museum’s galleries as well as the outbuildings and view Revolutionary War artifacts in the Visitors Center.

The one-room Nassakeag Schoolhouse, circa 1877, will be open with schoolmarm Lindsey Steward. The building was originally located in South Setauket at the intersection of Pond Path and Sheep Pasture Road and was used until 1910 and then fell into disrepair. It was moved to the museum in 1955 and restored. Girls entered the schoolhouse through the left door, boys on the right. The tall windows provided much sunlight and ventilation, bringing cool breezes during the hot summer months.

631-751-0066.

13. STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY, Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library, 2nd floor, Room E-2320, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook. Special Collections will hold an Open House from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. View two original Culper Spy Ring letters authored by General George Washington. Washington’s direct involvement in spycraft are clearly evinced in the letters written in 1779 and 1780, as he provided detailed instructions for how to obtain and conceal information in a daring game of espionage. The Long Island-based spy ring successfully gathered intelligence on British activities by using invisible ink, informants and code names.

Their involvement proved to be critical to the war effort. 631-632-7119.

14. DROWNED MEADOW COTTAGE MUSEUM, corner of West Broadway and Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson. The Revolutionary War Era Roe House, now known as the Drowned Meadow House was originally constructed circa 1760 and Phillips Roe, a member of the Culper Spy Ring along with his brothers Nathanial and Austin, was known to have lived there. Docents will lead tours of the house throughout the day. 631-802-2160.

15. RAYNHAM HALL MUSEUM, 20 West Main Street, Oyster Bay. This is the home of George Washington’s intelligence operative, Robert Townsend (code name Samuel Culper Junior) who spent the war in Manhattan. Purchased by Robert’s father Samuel around 1740, this home tells the story of the Townsend family during the Revolutionary War. Visit with Robert Townsend and his sister Sarah on the lawn of the Three Village Historical Society in Setauket during Culper Spy Day. 516-922-6808.

16. PATRIOTS ROCK HISTORIC SITE, Main Street, Setauket. This glacial erratic boulder is said to be the location of the Battle of Setauket on Aug. 22, 1777. About 150 Patriot soldiers, under General Parsons, crossed Long Island Sound and attacked the fort erected around the Setauket Presbyterian Church. Under the direction of Captain Caleb Brewster, the Patriots mounted a cannon next to the boulder. Loyalist forces under Colonel Richard Hewlett of Queens, Long Island, successfully defended the fort. Stop here to meet members of the Three Village Community Trust who will detail the history of the rock and its importance to our local and environmental history. 631-689-0225.

17. FRANK MELVILLE MEMORIAL PARK/ GRIST MILL, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket.

Walk past the post office into the park until you come to the 1937 reproduction of the Setauket Grist Mill. Here you will hear the story of the construction of the park and the history of the grist mills that operated in Setauket from the 1660s until the 1930s grinding the wheat, corn and other grains of Setauket farmers. Docents will lead tours throughout the day. 631-689-6146.

Beverly C. Tyler is a writer, author, photographer, interpreter and lecturer on local history for the Three Village Historical Society. He writes a bi-weekly column for Times Beacon Record Newspapers titled “History Close at Hand.”

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By Mike Clark

CULPER SPIES

Your ‘Culper Spy Adventure’ awaits!

The “Culper Spy Adventure,” a special presentation by TBR News Media, is an immersive digital attraction that will allow locals and tourists alike to be recruited into the ranks of General Washington’s secret Setauket spy ring.

The “Culper Spy Adventure” can be accessed using the Three Village Map found at Three Village Chamber of Commerce or at any locations listed on our website (www.

TBRNewsMedia.com/Culper). Using the map, you can travel to real historic locations through the greater Three Village community. At each designated location you will find a sign with a custom QR code and website link. Either scan or type in the link to your phone or tablet and it’ll bring to life an episode that will put you in the staring role of your very own Culper spy mission!

Become a time traveler as you arrive in the year 1780, crossing paths with legends and heroes: Abraham Woodhull, Anna Smith Strong, Caleb Brewster or George Washington himself! Enjoy interactive games between each episode where you can command a whaleboat, lead a raiding party against a redcoat regiment and use the actual Culper code to send a secret message to General Washington.

Created with the whole family in mind, this interactive adventure is great for all ages. We are also offering a special American Sign Language version as well as a handicapaccessible edition! Join the revolution later this summer! I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Michael Tessler, creator and producer of the “Culper Spy Adventure.”

Is this your first time producing?

For years I’ve been passionate about film but up until recently haven’t quite had the platform to experiment on such a grand scale. For as long as I can remember I’ve been writing screenplays. My first real production wasn’t actually a film, it was a musical and really I think the foundation for a lot of future projects including the “Culper Spy Adventure.” What I love about this project is how we don’t limit ourselves to just one entertainment medium. Using games, music, real historical locations and our Three Village Map we bring the story to life in a way I think film couldn’t fully do by itself! It’s genuinely immersive.

What inspired you and your team to begin a project like this?

History for me has always been this grand and miraculous thing. In my mind it never really needed embellishment. It felt so powerful, so inspiring and so very relevant to the world around me. This project really stemmed from the fact that history isn’t as accessible as it should be, I wanted to instill that same passion in the many young people and families who call Long Island home. We achieve that goal by bringing to life these timeless stories and telling them through new mediums and 21st century technology. Using that model we mold together education and entertainment into an unforgettable experience.

Where were most of the shots filmed?

To ensure authenticity we filmed only at genuine historical sites. Most of our shoots took place at the Brewster House in Setauket

Continued from page B20 The road was heavily traveled by British and Tory troops and by highwaymen (thieves and robbers). Captain roe would receive information (usually directly from robert Townsend). The messages were written in code or invisible ink. roe would ride back to Setauket and pass the information to Woodhull, who would secretly meet Brewster. The intelligence would then go across the Sound to Fairfield and then to General Washington. Captain austin roe made numerous trips to New york and was never discovered. He moved to Patchogue in 1798 where he founded roe’s Hotel. He died there in 1830 at the age of 81.

The present location of the roe Tavern, where on april 22, 1790, President George Washington enjoyed the hospitality of austin roe and spent the night, is off Old Post road. The house is private and not open to the public.

Photo by Frankie Martinez

Producer Michael Tessler, center, sets the scene for the cast before filming a ‘Culper Spy adventure’ segment at Benner’s Farm in Setauket (courtesy of The Ward Melville Heritage Or- had some truly wonderful talent, and were ganization), which was a truly emotional ex- so fortunate to have brought such terrific acperience. Having been built in the mid-17th tors and actresses together from across the century that house was already more than a community. Don’t tell the rest of the cast, hundred years old by the time our story be- but my personal favorite is George Overin as gins. Being inside, knowing that our heroes Caleb Brewster. Most people know him for his portrayal as a chimney sweep during the actually stayed there, it was very moving.

We also filmed at Benner’s Farm. They ac- Charles Dickens Festival in Port Jefferson. tually found a cannonball (presumably from George plays a swashbuckling patriot who the Battle of Setauket) a few years back. We has endearingly earned the nickname “The also filmed at the historic Caroline Church Han Solo of Setauket” by the cast and crew. (they found a musket ball embedded in the George is such a wonderful actor to work wall from the Battle of Setauket) and the Phil- with. He is however terrifying to practice ips and Nathaniel Roe House in Port Jeffer- sword fighting with!

We also were so fortunate to have Dason, which recently was verified by the University of Michigan for its role in the spy ring. vid Morrissey Jr. from the Performing Arts Studio as Benjamin Tallmadge, Jeffrey SanWhat was the most memorable day zel from Theatre Three as James Rivington and David Gianopoulos (“American Horror of filming?

Story,” “Air Force One” and more) as AlexWe filmed the two largest sequences in ander Hamilton. It should be noted we had one day. We started at the crack of dawn. so many great extras and other leads as well.

It was a huge undertaking, the sequence Wish we had space to name them all here ... brought General Washington’s headquarters to life, and we had to re-create both the Can you tell us a little bit about the scope and scale of the encampment complete film production specifics? with tents, cannons and a Continental Army.

We filmed in cinematic 4K, it’s quite stunThere’s very few places geographically left on the island that could accommodate what ning actually. If only my eyes worked that we were looking to do. We were extremely well! We were working with Circadian Stufortunate to have the folks at Benner’s Farm dios, a great production company based here on the island. Was lots of fun working with provide us with all the land we needed.

Those scenes really came to life as we re- James Canale and Andrew Mastronardi, both cruited the Third NY Regiment and the Hun- just superbly talented cinematographers. Retington Militia reenactment groups. They as- member those names, they are going places! sisted us with troops, artillery and, of course, authenticity. They were so much fun to work Will any of the characters be with and really helped bring it altogether. returning for any future Culper We filmed an ambush scene that day as Spy-related events? well. Afterward we went to Caroline Church While I cannot confirm anything, I do exto film a sequence with Alexander Hamilton. By this time we were all so exhausted pect for us to see Benjamin Tallmadge again we could barely keep our eyes open. That in some form. He’s really a vital figure in was until we heard Hamilton speak his lines; American history beyond just his work crewhat an extraordinarily powerful moment. ating the spy ring. As for Woodhull and the Sitting in a church filled with so much histo- rest of the Setauket crew ... you’ll just have to ry, listening to one of my greatest American wait and see for yourself What’s so wonderful is that we’ve only heroes speak about the revolution. History was happening right before my eyes, and I scratched the surface of local history. There are so many stories that can and should be was a time traveler. told. Personally I’m looking forward to enjoyWere there any specific actors /crew ing the Culper Spy Day activities on July 23.

You can find me gallivanting with the Third members that blew you away?

NY Regiment on the Setauket Village Green Ha! That’s a tough question to answer! hopefully in some kind of regimental uniOur whole cast just really blew me away. We form. I do look great wearing a tri-corn!

Image courtesy of LIM

robert Townsend decodes a spy message from George Washington in ‘Culper Spy’ by Mort kÜnstler.

ROBERT TOWNSEND (code name Samuel Culper Jr.) coordinated the efforts of the spy network in New york. We will probably never know all the spies who contributed information on British movements, but we do know that Townsend was the principal contact in New york between most of 1779 and 1781.

During portions of that time abraham Woodhull (Samuel Culper Sr.) took over from Townsend, as he had done before recruiting Townsend. The Culper Spy ring supplied General Washington with vital information concerning British troop movements, fortifications and intentions in New york and the surrounding area during the perilous war years from 1778 to 1783.

The sensational intelligence transmitted by the spies led to the capture of Major John andre (he was hung as a spy on orders of General Washington) and the discovery of Benedict arnold’s plot to turn over West Point to the British. The spy ring also supplied Washington with information that enabled him to prevent the British from attacking the French army as they arrived in Newport, rhode island, in July, 1780, and possibly also destroying the French fleet that transported them to Newport.

One of the most important contributions of the Culper Spy ring was to provide General Washington with accurate and detailed intelligence. in many instances, Washington was able to check the veracity of information received from other sources by comparing it with intelligence received from the Culper Spy ring.

There were many other Patriot spies reporting to General Washington, some known and many still unknown. They all risked their lives, soldiers and civilians alike, to provide vital intelligence that allowed General Washington and the Continental army to defeat the greatest army in the world and to “turn the world upside down.”

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culper spy day

On the cover:

Special thanks to the Culper Spy Day Committee for all their hard work and dedication:

Standing, from left, Kristen J. Nyitray, head of Special Collections and University Archives at Frank Melville Memorial Library at Stony Brook University; Deborah Boudreau, Education Manager at The Ward Melville Heritage Organization; Margo Arceri of the Three Village Historical Society and owner of Tri-Spy Tours; Jackie Pickle, Account Executive, Times Beacon Record Newspapers; Sandy White, Office Manager, Three Village Historical Society; Art Billadello, Three Village Historical Society member representing the Setauket Presbyterian Church; Chris Ryon, Port Jefferson Village historian; John Yantz, Three Village Historical Society President; sitting, from left, Carolyn Emerson, Adult Reference Librarian, Emma S. Clark Memorial Library; Jennifer Mullen, Librarian, Public Relations and Community Outreach, Emma S. Clark Memorial Library; Julie Diamond, Director of Communications at the Long Island Museum; and Mari Irizarry, Creative Services, Three Village Historical Society Photo by Heidi Sutton; taken in the Brewster House, considered the oldest house in the Town of Brookhaven, c. 1655

Photo by Heidi Sutton

From left, Lindsey Steward, Donna Smith and Beverly C. Tyler stand at the entrance of the Ploch-Williamson Barn, 1794, on the grounds of the Long Island Museum.

The barn was originally located on the Stony Brook farm of Jedediah Williamson, a Revolutionary War hero who made his living as a farmer, millwright and carpenter. It was featured in two paintings by genre artist William Sidney Mount, “Dancing on the Barn Floor” and the well-known “Dance of the Haymakers.”

Tour the Long Island Museum’s exhibits, galleries, one-room schoolhouse and outbuildings during the second annual Culper Spy Day on July 23.

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gardening

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July is the month for Hosta blooms.

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If you want to harvest mint throughout the summer, it is best not to let it flower.

Unwanted flowers on flowering plants

By EllEn BarcEl There are many flowering plants that gardeners grow for their leaves, rather than their flowers, yet they do produce flowers. Usually these flowers are comparatively small. In addition, most of these plants, while producing seeds from the flowers, generally reproduce by underground runners, bulbs, rhizomes, etc.

Mint and other herbs Many different herbs are grown for their leaves, including sage, thyme and mints, all flowering plants. There are dozens (or is it hundreds) of varieties of mint. I particularly like mojito mint (Mentha x villosa). It’s a Cuban mint frequently used to flavor cocktails. The leaves can be used fresh but can also be dried. Some people like to take mint leaves and freeze them in ice cube trays with a bit of water. Then they can be used to flavor beverages, like iced tea.

Mints are hardy in zones 6 and over with Long Island as zone 7. Mints are herbaceous perennials, so if properly cared for, will return year after year.

Yes, mints produce small white or purple flowers at the end of the stems. I prefer to remove these flowers to force the plants to become bushier, but that’s entirely up to you. In addition to being used as flavoring, a stem of mint makes a wonderful addition to a bouquet of flowers.

Just touch the leaves gently to release the scent.

There are many, many varieties of mint, with slightly different scent and flavor, including peppermint, chocolate mint, orange mint, spearmint, pineapple mint, ginger mint, banana mint, lemon mint and apple mint. If you are planning to make mint jelly, select the variety with the taste and scent you prefer.

If you are concerned that the mint plants will take over your garden, grow them in pots, or sink a barrier in the soil around the plant, such as metal edging.

Like other herbaceous perennials, mint clumps can be divided every few years.

Potatoes Long Island is known for its potato farms. If you’ve ever driven out to the East End, you’ve passed many. The relatively small plants, produce small white flowers in June. Yes, this is another plant grown and propagated not for its flowers and seeds but for the potatoes that form underground along the roots.

While some people will grow the plants as seedlings, many just take one or more of their best potatoes, cut them into small pieces (making sure there is at least one eye in each piece) and plant each piece separately to develop into new plants.

Photo by Tim Votapka

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Photography workshop Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket, will hold a photography workshop titled How to Take Better Pictures of Your Kids with professional photographer Jim Kennedy on Tuesday, July 26, at 11 a.m. Meet at the Red Barn. Please bring your camera. Free. No registration necessary.

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Root crops Many root crops will “go to seed” if not grown correctly, including carrots, turnips and radishes. Turnips, for example, will bolt (go to seed) in poor soil, so make sure you use sufficient compost if growing them. Turnips that have gone to seed are generally not of sufficient quality to eat.

Carrots that have gone to seed are edible, but, again not really tasty.

Understand that going to seed is a natural part of these plants’ life cycle. They, too are flowering plants and as such want to produce seeds for the next generation. Sometimes a sudden warm spell will trigger this production of flowers/seeds.

Sometimes it’s a matter of poor growing conditions in general, such as insufficient water. If it’s your lettuce that is going to seed, pick the leaves regularly. If you’ve had this problem in the past, select varieties that resist bolting (check the package or catalog).

Ellen Barcel is a freelance writer and master gardener. Send your gardening questions to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com.

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news around town Local ambulance company receives a gift of life

Photo from Wayne Rampone Jr.

From left, Wayne Rampone Sr., sons Steven Rampone and Wayne Rampone Jr., Tom Hanophy of the Port Jefferson Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Senator Ken LaValle, Councilwomen Jane Bonner and Valerie Cartright attend the donation ceremony.

Ramp Ford of Port Jefferson Station recently donated a Little Annie Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training mannequin to the Port Jefferson Volunteer Ambulance Corps of Mount Sinai.

An official ceremony took place at the car dealer on July 14 and was attended by New York State Senator Ken LaValle (RPort Jefferson), Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner (C-Rocky Point), Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Valerie Cartright (D-Port Jefferson Station), members of the Port Jefferson Volunteer Ambulance Corps, members and staff of Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, Wayne Rampone Jr., vice president of Ramp Ford and board member of GNYADA and Steven and Wayne Rampone Sr. of Ramp Ford.

The mannequin is valued at more than $5,000 and will be used by the ambulance company for CPR training in the local area.

Ramp Ford has been owned and operated by the Rampone family since it opened in 1944. The Ramp organization has a long history of supporting local organizations and charities throughout the community. Ramp currently employees more than 45 full-time employees.

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St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center will hold a blood drive on Thursday, July 21, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Medical Office Building, 48 Route 25A, Smithtown, in the lower level St. Vincent’s Conference Rooms 2 and 3. For more information, call 631-862-3780.

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Thursday 21 Fireman’s Fair

Peter Nelson Memorial Park, Oakwood Drive, Huntington will host a Fireman’s Fair today and July 22 from 7 to 11 p.m. and July 23 from 5 p.m. to midnight featuring rides, games, music and fireworks. Free admission. $25 pay oneprice rides. Call 427-1629, ext. 4.

Community Yard Sale

Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai will host a Community Yard Sale from 5 to 8 p.m. with an assortment of crafts, gifts and entertainment by Izabel Miklas (ukulele) and Ben May (juggler). Weather permitting. Call 509-0882 for more information.

...and dates July 21 t0 July 28, 2016

Smith Haven Mall Concert

The Smith Haven Mall will host an outdoor concert featuring Elvis tribute band King Kai at its Lifestyle Village Court at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. Free. Call 724-8066 for more information.

The 51st annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival at Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington will continue with a performance by the Isotope Stompers (Dixieland jazz) on the Chapin Rainbow Stage at 8:30 p.m. Free. The festival continues through Aug. 14. For more information, call 271-8423 or visit www.huntingtonarts.org.

‘Back to Port Jeff again’ John Denver tribute artist Ted Vigil returns to Theatre Three’s

Mid-Summer Night Dance

Friday 22

Summer Sounds

As part of its 58th annual Summer Concert season, Summer Sounds, the Northport Community Band will present a concert titled An Un-Conventional Concert celebrating the Democratic and Republican Conventions with historic political marches and more with guest conductor Tom Gellert at the Robert W. Krueger Bandstand in Northport Village Park at 8:30 p.m. Preconcert performance by the Northport Chorale at 7:45 p.m. Free. Rain location: Northport High School. For more information, call 261-6972.

The 2nd annual Culper Spy Day — Our Revolutionary Story will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring activities and tours in the Three Village area highlighting the history behind George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring during the Revolutionary War. Tickets are $25 adults, free under 12. For more information, call 7513730 or visit www.culperspyday.com.

Summer Art & Craft Festival

Summer Arts Festival

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome author Robert Baum who will be speaking and signing copies of his new book, “thoughtRAVE: An Interdimensional Conversation with Lady Gaga,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Culper Spy Day

The Wading River Historical Society, 300 North Country Road, Wading River will hold a yard sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Classic toys, furniture, glassware, household items and much more. Rain date July 24. For further information, call 929-4082 or 886-1014.

The Cold Spring Harbor Band will fill the Harborfront Park, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson with the music from Billy Joel starting at 8 p.m. Presented by the Village of Port Jefferson and the Port Jefferson Ferry. Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Call 473-1414 for more information.

Book signing

See July 21 listing.

Yard sale fundraiser

Harborside Concert

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will present the Rich Iacona Bad Little Band at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students, children 12 and under are free. To make a reservation, call 751-1895.

Fireman’s Fair

Caumsett State Historic Park, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will present an adult program, Introduction to Wilderness Survival, from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Learn how to find food, start a fire and build shelter. $4. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

As part of the Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert series, the Smithtown Library, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown will present Tom Petty tribute band Petty Rumours at 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. For weather updates, call 360-2480.

Live Jazz

Saturday 23

Intro to Wilderness Survival

Smithtown Library concert

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will present a MidSummer Night Dance starting at 6:30 p.m.

Featuring the samba by Patti Panebianco, with a performance by Dancing Class Rooms. $25 in advance at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org/$30 at the door includes light dinner fare. For more information, call 854-5579.

Tizer featuring Chieli Minucci and Karen Briggs (world jazz fusion) on the Chapin Rainbow Stage at 8:30 p.m. Free. The festival continues through Aug. 14. For more information, call 271-8423 or visit www.huntingtonarts.org.

Photo from Roberta Fabiano

Mainstage on July 23 after a sold-out show last year. Vigil will be joined onstage by local singer/ songwriter Roberta Fabiano.

Fireman’s Fair See July 21 listing.

Victorian Etiquette Tour

Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave. Riverhead will host a Victorian Etiquette Tour at 12:15, 1:15 and 2:15 p.m. $7 adults, $5 children and seniors, members free. To RSVP, call 298-5292.

Rockin’ on the Farm

Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, Setauket will welcome Black Country Beatnix in concert from 6 to 10 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. $10 adults, $5 children. For more information, please call 689-8172 or visit www. bennersfarm.com.

Bluegrass concert

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook in conjunction with the Bluegrass Club of Long Island will present The Michael Daves and Jake Joliff Duo in concert in the Gillespie Room at the Carriage Museum at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance at www.longislandbluegrass.org, $22 at the door. For further information, call 751-0066.

Happenings on Main Street

The Northport Arts Coalition will welcome Annie Mark & Chris James (folk, rock, Americana) in concert at the Northport Village Park Patio on the Dock at 7 p.m. as part of its 18th

annual Happenings on Main Street series. Free.

Weather permitting. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Dogs welcome. Visit www.northportarts. org for additional information.

Square dancing at the park

Wildwood State Park, 790 Hulse Landing Road, Wading River will host an evening of square dancing with local caller Promo Fiore from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. For further information, call 929-4314.

Musical Moments

Latinology (Latin and Caribbean rhythms) will give a free concert at Russ Savatt Park, 14 Main St., Kings Park at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Musical Moments in Kings Park Series presented by the Kings Park Civic and Chamber. Free.

Weather permitting. Bring seating. For more information, call 269-6160.

Poets in Port

Join the Northport Arts Coalition for a poetry reading at Caffe Portofino, 249 Main St., Northport at 7:30 p.m. Featured poet will be Teri Coyne followed by an open reading.

Tribute to Meatloaf

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will welcome Meatloaf tribute band All Revved Up in concert at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Summer Arts Festival

The 51st annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival at Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington will continue with a performance by

Deepwells Farm County Park, 497 Route 25A, St. James will present a Summer Art & Craft Festival today and July 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 100 artisans will be featured.

Come and enjoy musical entertainment, children’s activities, craft demonstrations and plenty of food. Free admission. Call 563-8551 for additional information.

Coltrane Day Music Festival

Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington will host the 2nd annual Coltrane Day Music Festival from noon to 10:30 p.m. celebrating music with Roy Haynes, Randy Brecker, Charles Neville, Michelle Coltrane and Melissa Aldana.

Featuring music workshops, community jams, art and food. Rain date July 24. $10 suggested admission fee for adults, 18 and under free.

For further information, visit www.thecoltranehome.org or call 223-1361.

Smithtown Stomp

The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown will host a Smithtown Stomp from 3 to 8 p.m. featuring music, dancing, food and vendors. Performances by Whiskey Road and line dancing lessons throughout the day. $10 per person at the gate. Held rain or shine.

Questions? Call 265-6768.

Long Island Summer Festival

Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville will host the Long Island Summer Festival today from 3 to 10 p.m. and July 24 from 3 to 8 p.m. Vendors, inflatables, petting zoo, food, live music and much more. $5 admission. Call 672-7598.

Chicken Hill BBQ

The Three Village Community Trust will host its 3rd annual Chicken Hill Barbecue at the Bruce House, 148 Main St., Setauket from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets in advance are $20 per person, $5 for ages 5 to 12, children under 5 free. $25 at the door. Bring your own chairs and BYOB. Rain date is July 24. For more information or to order tickets, call 689-0225 or visit www. threevillagecommunitytrust.org.

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

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Saturdays at Six concert

Karen Briggs Rainbow al continues All Souls’ Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook will welcome The Artesian Quartet in concert ation, call at 6 p.m. Featuring works by Bach, Dvorak, narts.org.

Faure, Hirsch and Meschi. Refreshments will be served. Free. Please bring a can of food for St. Cuthbert’s food pantry. Call 655-7798 for further information.

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John Denver tribute

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will welcome back John Denver tribute artist Ted Vigil in concert at 8 p.m. Joining him on stage will be local singer/songwriter Roberta Fa— Our Revo- biano. Tickets are $45. To order, call 928-9100 9 a.m. to 4 or visit www.theatrethree.com. in the Three ry behind Ring during $25 adults, The 51st annual Huntington Summer Arts on, call 751- Festival at Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington will continue with a performance om.

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Andy Fortier and Band will perform in concert 7 Route 25A, at the Frank Melville Memorial Park’s Red Art & Craft Barn, 101 Main St., Setauket at 5:15 p.m. as part of the park’s Wind Down Sundays Summer 10 a.m. to Music series. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, featured. dinner, some great friends and enjoy. Free. Call nment, strations and 689-6146 for more information. all 563-8551

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Summer Concert on the Green

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization will present a free concert on the Stony Brook Village Green every Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. through Aug. 21. This week the village will welcome Tom Manuel & His All Stars (jazz) with a special performance by Long Island’s Got Talent finalist Corinne Schaller. Weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Call 751-2244 for more information.

Tribute to Johnny Cash

Direct from Las Vegas, Johnny Cash tribute artist Terry Lee Goffee will appear in concert at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson at 7 239 E. Main p.m. Tickets are $45. To order, call 928-9100 or wn Stomp visit www.theatrethree.com. dancing, food iskey Road ut the day. ain or shine.

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Gazebo at Nesconset Plaza, 127 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset at 7:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. For weather updates, call 7242543 after 3 p.m.

East End Trio in concert

Enjoy timeless classics and favorites from the 1960s to today as the Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will present the East End Trio in concert in the library courtyard.

Free. No registration necessary. Questions? Call 261-6930.

Smithtown Summer Concert

The Smithtown Historical Society will host a free summer concert at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown at 8 p.m. Held rain or shine. For details, call 265-6768.

Smithtown Library concert

As part of the Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert series, the Smithtown Library, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown will present Just Sixties (hits of the ‘60s)in concert at 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. For weather updates, call 360-2480.

Summer Sounds

As part of its 58th annual Summer Concert season, Summer Sounds, the Northport Community Band will present a concert titled Sunset Serenade with guest conductor Andy Isca at the Robert W. Krueger Bandstand in Northport Village Park at 8:30 p.m. Preconcert performance by the Northport Community Jazz Orchestra at 7:45 p.m. Free. Rain location: Northport High School. For more information, call 261-6972.

Wednesday 27 Theater Sunset Concert

The Caroline Doctorow Trio (country folk) will give a free concert at the Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson at 6:30 p.m. as part of the Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council’s Sunset Concert series. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Dogs welcome. Free. Rain location: Village Center. For more information, call 473-5220.

Summer Concert

The VA Medical Center, 79 Middleville Road, Northport will welcome Creedance tribute band Willy & The Poor Boys in concert in the Vietnam Vets Memorial Garden at 6:30 p.m. Rain location: VA Auditorium, Building 5. Free. Call 261-4400.

Thursday 28 Community Yard Sale

Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai will host a Community Yard Sale from 5 to 8 p.m. with an assortment of crafts and gifts. Enjoy a magic show by Ronjo Entertainment while you browse. Weather permitting.

Call 509-0882 for more information.

Mid-Summer Night Dance

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will present a Mid-Summer Night Dance starting at 6:30 p.m. Learn to dance the cha-cha with Antz Joseph. $25 in advance at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org, $30 at the door includes light dinner fare. For more information, call 854-5579.

Smith Haven Mall Concert

The Smith Haven Mall will host an outdoor concert featuring Rolling Stones tribute band Streetfighter at its Lifestyle Village Court at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. Free. Call 724-8066 for more information.

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will present “A Twist of Lemmon,” the father/son story of Jack Lemmon and his son Chris in words and music starring Chris Lemmon. Tickets are $46, $38 members includes post-show Q-and-A and reception. Call 4237611 or visit www.cinemaartscentre.org. See story on page B7.

Summer Shakespeare Festival

Arena Players Repertory Theater Company will present “Romeo and Juliet” in the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Courtyard through July 31 and “Taming of the Shrew” from Aug. 3 to 31 on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. To order, call 516-293-0674.

‘Hairspray’

Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present the Tonyaward-winning musical “Hairspray” through Aug. 28. Tickets are $35. To order, call 7243700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Mamma Mia!’

Fall in love with the songs of ABBA all over again as The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents “Mamma Mia!” from July 21 to Sept. 11. Tickets range from $71 to $76. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Wait Until Dark’

The Minstrel Players will present the suspenseful thriller “Wait Until Dark” at Houghton Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport on July 23 and 30 at 8 p.m. and July 24 and 31 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children 12 and under.

To order, call 516-557-1207 or visit www. minstrelplayersinc.org.

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome New York Times best-selling author Dick Morris who will be speaking about and signing copies of his new book, “Armageddon: How Trump Can Beat Hillary,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

‘The Sisters Rosensweig”

From Aug. 12 to 28, Bare Bones Theater Company, 57 Main St., Northport will present “The Sisters Rosensweig,” a play by Wendy Wasserstein. Tickets are $25. To order, call 757-9616.

‘Rent’

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present “Rent,” Jonathan Larson’s 1996 rock opera set in New York City’s East Village, from Sept. 10 to Oct. 2. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors, $20 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www. smithtownpac.org.

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off its 47th Mainstage season with the hilarious and fun-filled musical “Legally Blonde” from Sept. 17 to Oct. 29. Tickets range from $15 to $30. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Film ’The Carer’

The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will screen “The Carer” on July 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com.

‘The Father and the Bear’

The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will screen “The Father and the Bear” on July 22 at 7 p.m. Followed by a short film, “Italian Miracle.”

Tickets are $12, $10 seniors, $5 students. To order, call 632-2787.

‘Race’

East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, East Northport will screen “Race” on July 22 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Free and open to all. Call 261-2313.

‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2’

Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn will screen “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” on July 22 at 1:30 p.m. Rated PG-13. Free and open to all. For more information, call 757-4200.

‘Ma Ma’

The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will screen “Ma Ma” on July 22 at 9:15 p.m. Followed by a short film, “Cowboys.” Tickets are $12, $10 seniors, $5 students. To order, call 632-2787.

‘The Second Mother’

Half Hollow Hills Community Library, 510 Sweet Hollow Road, Melville will screen “The Second Mother” (rated R) at 6:30 p.m. Followed by a film discussion led by librarian Chris Garland. Refreshments will be served.

Free and open to all. Call 421-4535 for details.

Tuesday 26 Family Fun Night

The Northport Chamber of Commerce will host a Family Fun Night from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Main Street will be closed from Gunther’s to Skippers. Live music, games, outdoor dining, vendor sidewalk sales and antique cars. Free.

Call 754-3905 for details.

Enjoy a free concert by Maccanation performing the hits of Paul McCartney & Wings at the

It’s the Sharks versus the Jets all over again as the CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present “West Side Story” from July 30 to Aug. 28. Tickets range from $18 to $29.

To order, call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com.

‘Legally Blonde’

‘A Twist of Lemmon’

Book signing

Nesconset Summer Concert

‘West Side Story’

Photo by Jes Almeida

A Northport thriller: From left, John Wolfe, Carl Nehring and Lou Lentino in a scene from ‘Wait Until Dark,’ a Minstrel Players production opening July 23.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

BNL’s Liu finds easier way to tap into biofuels Harnassing the Technology of our Research Giants

SPOTLIGHTING DISCOVERIES AT (1) COLD SPRING HARBOR LAB (2) STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY & (3) BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LAB

Peter Maniscalco

Photo from Daniel Kerr

Drumming Meditation

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF It provides structural support, allowing gravity-defying growth toward the sky. While it offers necessary strength, it also makes it more difficult to get inside to convert plant biomass into fuel.

Lignin is the major component that makes cell walls harder. Plants can tolerate the loss of lignin, but dramatically reducing it or altering its structure could severely affect its growth, which makes any effort to modify lignin challenging.

Seeking to balance between the plant’s structural needs and the desire to gain access to biofuel, Chang-Jun Liu, a plant biochemist at Brookhaven National Laboratory, added a step in the synthesis of lignin.

“Most studies in this field rely on knocking down or knocking out one or two biosynthetic pathway genes,” said Liu. “We added one more reaction” that competes for the precursors of lignin formation.

Liu said he and his collaborators figured that adding that last step in the production of lignin, which is a natural part of plant cell walls, would have the least effect on plant growth while it can effectively reduce lignin content or change its structure.

Liu said he redirected the metabolic precursor by using a modified enzyme he created over the course of several years. The enzyme diverts biosynthetic precursors away from making lignin.

Plants typically have three types of lignin, called S, G and H lignin. In a wild-type aspen tree, the ratio of S to G is two to one. This change, however, altered that, turning the ratio to one to two.

The general perception is that increasing G lignin would

make the cell wall structure stronger and harder, making it harder to release simple sugars. The surprising finding, however, was that reducing S and maintaining G greatly Photo from Brookhaven National Laboratory enhanced the release of sugar From left, postdoctoral associate Yuanheng Cai, biological research with digestive enzymes from associate Xuebin Zhang and plant biochemist Chang-Jun Liu in the aspen cell walls.

BNL greenhouse Scientific partners including John Ralph at the Uni- the director of Cell Wall Engi- on predators, pathogens and versity of Wisconsin and the neering at the Joint BioEnergy other stresses,” Loque said.

Great Lakes Bioenergy Re- Institute, Lawrence Berkeley Liu was able to create this search Center confirmed the National Laboratory, explained enzyme after developing an alteration of lignin structure. in an email. “With no impact on understanding of enzyme Liu tested his enzyme in biomass yield and a reduction structures using x-rays at the his earlier work on the flower- in recalcitrance, it will reduce NSLS. In that research, Liu was ing plant Arabidopsis. When it the conversion costs of biomass able to gain a better knowledge worked, he moved on to aspen to fermentable sugars.” of how the enzymes that octrees, which grow rapidly and While this research, which cur naturally worked. Once he can thrive in environments was recently published in Na- knew the structure and method where typical farm crops ture Communications, shows of operation of the enzymes in struggle to grow. potential commercial prom- the lignin pathway, he could The aspen ise, Liu and make changes that would alexper iments ’[Chang-Jun Liu’s] his team are ter the balance of the different proved more working to types of lignin. approach will defi nitely fruitful in part answer basic Liu lives with his wife Yang because these have a great impact on questions. He Chen, a teacher’s assistant in trees conis interested in Rocky Point Middle School and the cost reduction of tained more further testing their two children, 16-year-old S lignin, and cellulosic biofuels.’ his approach Allen and 14-year-old Bryant. the enzyme — DOMINIQUE LOQUE in grasses and For the last few years, Liu and he developed different trees his family have added hiking, preferentially to determine table tennis and tennis to their blocked the S lignin. the effects on lignin content, recreational repertoire.

The aspen trees with the structure, cell wall digestibility Liu is encouraged by these modified enzyme can yield up and plant growth. findings and is extending and to 49 percent more ethanol The trees in this experiment expanding his studies and colduring fermentation, com- were grown in a greenhouse, laborations. He will work with pared to controls. Using infra- where scientists could control a Department of Energy sponred light at the National Syn- light and temperature and sored Energy Frontier Research chrotron Light Source, Liu and mimic the natural environment Center. He will also pursue more his collaborators were able to without natural stressors, like applied studies to explore the see an increase in the produc- insects or fungus. more efficient use of cell wall tion of cellulose fibers, which Loque suggested that Liu’s biomass to produce biomateriare a primary source of sugars approach can be “easily and als or bio-based products. He in the cell wall. This may con- quickly optimized to alleviate is forming a collaboration with tribute to the release of simple potential issues such as suscepti- Stony Brook’s material science sugars. Liu will continue to ex- bility to pathogens” if they exist. team and with the NSLS-II. plore other possibilities.

Liu has planted 150 of these “Plant cell wall represents Other lignin researchers ap- altered trees in the field. So the most abundant biomass on plauded these results. far, he said, the biomass yield Earth,” Liu said. “UnderstandLiu’s “approach will defi- is not compromised with these ing its synthesis, structural nitely have a great impact on experimental plants. property and efficient way in the cost reduction of cellulosic “Field tests will allow evalu- its utilization are critical for biofuels,” Dominique Loque, ating the impact of engineering our future bio-based economy.”

All Souls’ Episcopal Church in Stony Brook invites the community to join them in a Shamanic Drumming Meditation the fourth Wednesday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Parish Hall Basement, 10 Mill Pond Road. Led

by Peter Maniscalco, shamanic drumming meditation seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being. If you wish to lie down during the meditation (approximately 1/2 hour), please bring a yoga mat, blanket, etc. Call 631-655-7798 for more information.

Open house Jefferson’s Ferry, One Jefferson Ferry Drive, South Setauket, will hold an Open House on Wednesday, July 27, at 2 p.m. This free event will offer an introductory visit with a limited tour of the independent retirement options available. Call 631675-5550 for more information.

Open Cast Call Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, will hold open auditions for singer-actor-dancers (ages 16 and up; must appear college age or older) for its upcoming production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” on Wednesday, July 27, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 30, at 1 p.m. All roles open except Professor Callahan.

Please prepare 16 bars from the song of your choice; bring sheet music in the proper key. You may sing from the score. Be prepared to dance.

Readings from the script. Callbacks to be determined. Rehearsals begin in early August and performances will be held from Sept. 17 to Oct. 29.

For full details, call 631-928-9202 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Clam Bake fundraiser The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, will hold its 5th annual Clam Bake fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m. offering a wide menu of seafood lovers’ favorites — from whole steamed lobsters to mussels and clam chowder — to barbecued chicken, burgers, hot dogs and corn-on-the-cob, plus wine, beer and soda. Live performance by Glass Bottom Soul. Tickets are $100 per person, $90 for members. To order, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org or call 631-854-5579.

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Religious 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 alternate Sundays at 9:15 am Adult Faith Formation/Bible Study: Mondays at 7:00 pm.

PrayerAnon Prayer Group for substance addictions, Wednesdays at 7 pm A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. GERARD MAJELLA 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station (631) 473–2900 • Fax (631) 473–0015

www.stgmajella.org Rev. Gennaro DiSpigno, Pastor Office of Christian Formation • 928–2550 We celebrate Eucharist Saturday evening 5 pm, Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 am Weekday Mass Monday–Friday 9 am We celebrate Baptism Third weekend of each month during any of our weekend Masses We celebrate Marriage Arrangements can be made at the church with our Pastor or Deacon We celebrate Penance Confession is celebrated on Saturdays from 4–5 pm We celebrate You! Visit Our Thrift Shop Mon. – Fri. 10 am–4 pm + Sat. 10 am–2 pm

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777 (631) 473-0165 • Fax (631) 331-8094

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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 Religious Education: (631) 928-0447 Parish Outreach: (631) 331-6145

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CATHOLIC

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone/Fax: (631) 941–4141

Mission Statement: In faith we come together to celebrate the Eucharist as a Parish Family; and as a Catholic community of faith, we are sent to be Christ to the world around us.

Rev. James-Patrick Mannion, Pastor Rev. Daniel Opoku-Mensah, Associate Rev. Jon Fitzgerald, In Residence Weekday Masses: Monday – Saturday 8:00 am Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00am, 9:30 am (family), 11:30 am (choir), 6:00 pm (Youth) Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Baptisms: Sundays at 1:30 pm (except during Lent) Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm or by appointment Anointing Of The Sick: by request Holy Matrimony: contact the office at least 9 months before desired date

CONGREGATIONAL MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • (631) 473–1582 www.mtsinaichurchli.org “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here” Our Summer Schedule starts June 5th Sunday Services at 10:00 am Sunday School and Childcare offered at 10:00 am open to all children (infants to 8th grade).

We are an Open and Affirming Congregation.

CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROSSOVER CHRISTIAN CHURCH Finding Faith As A Way of Life

Meeting at the Heritage Community Center 633 Mt. Sinai Coram Rd., Mt. Sinai (631)734-0204

www.crossoverchristianchurch.com Pastor Lesaya Kelly Weekly Schedule: Sunday Worship w/Children’s Church 9:30 - 11am We offer weekly small groups and monthly meetings for men and women We exist to love God with everything we have. We are a small, vibrant community reaching out to our world with love in action.

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 Please come and welcome our new Priests: The Rev. Dr. Richard Visconti, Priest–In–Charge The Rev. Farrell D. Graves, Priest Associate Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am Religious instruction for children follows the 9:30 am Service 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.

EPISCOPAL

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 Parish Office email: office@carolinechurch.net (631) 941–4245 Summer Sunday Services: 8:00 am, 10:00 am Camp Caroline for chhildren at 10:00 am 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.

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 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 Inn on Mondays at 5:45 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.

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.

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: Bagel/Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am: Worship, Nursery, Pre–K, Cornerstone Kids (Gr. K–4) We offer weekly Teen Programs, Small Groups, Women’s Bible Studies (day & evening) & Men’s Bible Study Faith Nursery School for ages 3 & 4 Join us as we celebrate 55 years of proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ!

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 - Devine Liturgy 10 am Services conducted in both Greek & English* Books available to follow in English* Sunday Catechism School, 10:15 am - 11:15 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*

To be listed in the Religious Directory, please call 751–7663

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Religious JEWISH CHABAD AT STONY BROOK “Judaism with a smile”

Future site: East side of Nicolls Rd, North of Rte 347 –Next to Fire Dept.

Current location: 821 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove

(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 www.ChabadSB.com Chabad at Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

YOUNG ISRAEL OF CORAM

Coram Jewish Center 981 Old Town Rd., Coram • (631) 698–3939 RabiG123@aol.com.com

RABBI DR. MORDECAI GOLSHEVSKY

“THE ETERNAL FLAME” Channel #20 Sundays at 11:30 am Services Fri. night & Saturday morning followed by hot buffet Learn about Judaism Sunday Morning Hebrew School-Adult Education Classes HEBREW SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2016-17 Experienced teachers who make learning fun Put Meaning in Your Life Member, National Council of Young Israel a world–wide organization.

All welcome regardless of knowledge or observance level.

KEHILLAT CHOVEVEI TZION KCT 764 Route 25A, just east of Nicolls Road P.O. Box 544, East Setauket, NY 11733 (631) 689-0257 • www.kct.org

HERMAN WERNER, PRESIDENT

We invite all those who are interested in experiencing traditional non-eglaitarian services in the conservative mode. We are run solely by lay-people. Searching for your tradition? Daven with us at KCT, the little shul with tam!

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station (631) 928–3737 www.NorthShoreJewishCenter.org Rabbi Aaron Benson

Cantor Daniel Kramer, Rabbi Emeritus Howard Hoffman Executive Director Marcie Platkin Services: Daily morning and evening minyan Friday at 8 pm; Saturday 8:45 am and one hour before sundown • Tot Shabbat Family Kehillah • Sisterhood • Men’s Club • Seniors Club • Youth Group Award–winning Religious School • Teen Community Service Program Nursery School • Mommy and Me • Preschool Summer Program Continuing Ed • Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Judaica Shop Thrift Shop • Kosher Catering Panel We warmly welcome you to our Jewish home. Come worship, study and enjoy being Jewish with our caring NSJC family.

Member United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

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To be listed in the Religious Directory, please call 751–7663

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METHODIST

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

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 week Saturdays 5 pm Sundays at 8:30 am and 10:30 am Summer Children’s Programs Camp Hope (3 years old through 5th grade) July 11-15 and/or July 18-22 from 9 am to 3 pm Vacation Bible School (3 years old through 5th grade) August 15-19 from 9 am - 12 pm Drama Camp (4 years old through 5th grade) August 22-26 from 9 am - 3 pm

486 Townline Road, Commack Church Office: (631)499–7310 Fax: (631) 858–0596 www.commack–umc.org • mail@commack–umc.org Rev. Linda Bates–Stepe, Pastor

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 10 am Worship with Holy Communion Mary & Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) monthly on 2nd Tuesday at noon

PRESBYTERIAN SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Making God’s community livable for all since 1660!!

Rev. Paul A. Downing, Pastor email: pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com • pastor’s cell: 347–423–3623 church website: wwwStPaulsLCPJS.org Summer Schedule for July and August Sunday Worship with Holy Communion 9:30 am Wednesday evening 7:30 pm with Holy Communion Friday-Hour of Prayer 10:30 am Vacation Bible School August 15-19 9 am - noon. Pre-K through grade 6 Call church to register

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE

COMMACK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green (631) 941-4271

ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH

LUTHERAN–LCMS

33 Christian Ave/ PO2117 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

Rabbi Sharon L. Sobel Cantor Scott Harris Rabbi Emeritus Stephen A. Karol Rabbi Emeritus Adam D. Fisher Cantor Emeritus Michael F. Trachtenberg

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station (631) 473–2236

BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

www.setauketpresbyterian.org Email: setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net

REV. MARY BARRETT SPEERS, PASTOR rev. dr. craig malbon, visiting minister

Join us Sundays in worship at 9:30 am Church School (PreK-6th Grade) at 9:45 am Adult Christian Education Classes and Service Opportunities Outreach Ministries: Open Door Exchange Ministry: Furnishing homes...Finding hope www.opendoorexchange.org Welcome Inn Soup Kitchen Prep Site: volunteerwelcomeinn@gmail.org 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.

465 Pond Path, East Setauket (631) 751-1775 www.messiahny.com

Rev. Charles Bell - Pastor We welcome all to join us for worship & fellowship Summer Sunday Worship Services Starting June 19th - 9:30 am NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care Program Please call for details

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TheaTer review

Monkeying with the golden ingredient - love - at the SCPA Curious George is still going on adventures after 75 years of entertaining children. Through Aug. 28, the actors at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts transform the story of “Curious George: The Golden Meatball” into an hour-long musical performance.

In this play, George helps his friend Chef Pisghetti cook meatballs for the annual All You Can Eat Meatball Day. George had been excited to help the chef cook and serve guests, but when the day came, there was no one in Chef Pisghetti’s restaurant to serve the meatballs to. Instead, the crowd was captivated by Phinneas T. Lightspeed’s meatball-making machine. Upset by Lightspeed’s rhymes, fancy coat and blue meatballs, Chef Pisghetti declared he would never cook again. George, though, wants to help the chef rediscover his passion and talent. He travels all the way to Rome to enter his friend’s meatballs into the Golden Meatball Contest.

This story is based on the originals written by Margret and H.A. Rey, who took their manuscript of “Curious George” out of Paris during World War II. As Jews, the Reys decided to flee Paris before the Nazis seized the city. H.A. Rey assembled two bicycles, and they fled Paris just a few hours before it fell. Among the meager possessions they brought with them was the illustrated manuscript of “Curious George.”

The stories were later turned into a PBS Kids cartoon, which is still airing.

Directed by Brianne Boyd, the adult cast of “The Golden Meatball” kept the audience laughing throughout. Marisa Guardino, as George, is complemented perfectly by the other five actors, each of whom played more than one character. It is a testament to costume designer Ronald R. Green III that each of those wardrobe changes happened seamlessly.

Brian Gill, who plays the Man in the Yellow Hat for all Sunday performances, was excellent. Gill brought the same spirit to the role as the character he plays is known for — a responsible and trusting parent to George who can laugh and have fun.

Bobby Montaniz was convincing as Chef Pisghetti. His playful Italian accent and spirited exclamation of “ba da boopie” at the end of a few of his phrases elicited giggles from the audience. Tommy Castelli (Phinneas T. Lightspeed and others), Emily Attridge (Netti and others) and Meagan Materazo (Doorman and others) all worked well with Montaniz in the various roles they performed as partners. The four delivered punchy jokes aimed at parents expertly, like one when Castelli was delivering a package to George by himself, and Materazo asked him where his fellow delivery men were.

Castelli looked at the audience, shrugged and replied, “budget cuts.”

Guardino as Curious George stole the show. Her voice perfectly mirrored that of the cartoon character, and her dance moves, from shakes to splits, endeared her character to the children in the audience.

The audience also participated during several of the times Guardino and others would ask for directions or confirmation.

The cheers for her at the end of the performance were the loudest.

With original music by John Kavanaugh and book and lyrics by Jeremy Desmon, the songs in “The Golden Meatball” were lighthearted and familiar to a few of the children, who could be heard singing along — especially with the Curious George theme song with which the show started and ended.

After the cast sang “George Goes to Rome” and “A Buddy like you,” Chef Pisghetti thanks his friend for traveling all the way to Italy to enter him in the meatball competition. “I’m so lucky to have a buddy

Religious

Photo courtesy of SCPA

Say Meatball! The Man in the yellow Hat, curious George and Chef Pisghetti pose with members of the audience after the show.

like you,” he tells George, whom he affectionately calls Giorgio. George ends up having to cook the chef’s meatballs all by himself at the competition, and he is worried he does not have the chef’s secret ingredient. But after he wins the competition and Chef Pisghetti finally makes it to the contest, he tells George the meatballs he cooked came out so well because he had the secret ingredient — love.

With the cast’s energy and familiar songs, “The Golden Meatball” is the perfect show for young children. Just bring a sweater — the theater is a little chilly.

The actors are available after their bows for photos and autographs, although Artistic Director Ken Washington warned that because George is a monkey, “he can’t really sign things.”

Children’s theater will continue at the Smithtown Center for Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown, with “Elf the Musical, Jr.” from Nov. 25 to Dec. 30, “Shrek the Musical, Jr.” from Jan. 21 through Feb. 26 and “Annie, Jr.” from March 18 to April 15. Tickets are $15. To order, call the box office at 631-724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

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Kids Calendar

Programs

Magic in the Park

Quadrats Week

Learn how to use transects and quadrats to go on an archaeological dig at the Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson from July 21 to 24 from 1 to 5 p.m. $5 per person.

Call 331-3277 for more information.

Dollie and Me Tea

The North Shore Beach Property Owners Association will host a Dollie and Me Tea fundraiser at its clubhouse, 55 Clubhouse Drive, Rocky Point on July 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring your favorite doll. $10 per person. For reservations, call Maureen at 228-4165 or email MOK11778@optonline.net.

Let’s Create Together

Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket will offer an art program for child and adult on July 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. Each week will be inspired by a theme derived from the Elements of Art. $25 per class, includes materials. Taught by Larissa Grass. To register, call 751-2676 or visit www.gallerynorth.org.

Mermaid Tea Party

Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor under the sea to be a mermaid for the day on July 23 from noon to 1 p.m. for ages 3 to 6 and 2 to 3 p.m. for ages 6 to 12.

Explore the world of amazing mythical sea creatures, make fun mermaid crafts and enjoy refreshments. $15 parent and adult together, $5 each additional child. To register, call 367-3418.

Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park will present a fun, interactive magic show with Gary the Great on July 23 at 2 p.m. Free but $10 vehicle fee. No registration necessary. Call 269-4333 for further information.

Expressive Art

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will present an art program for kids entering 3rd grade and up from July 26 to 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. Titled Expressive Art, students will experiment with different media, using modern artists including Picasso and Van Gogh for inspiration. $150 per child, $130 member. To register, call 751-0066, ext. 212.

Nature’s Teaching

A children’s program, Nature’s Teaching, will be held on Wednesday through Aug. 24 at the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

This week’s topic (July 27) will be Mysteries of Pirate’s Cove. For kids 7 to 12 years old. $20 per class. To register, call 473-4778.

Predator Birds

The Town of Brookhaven’s Ecology Site, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville will present a workshop, Predator Birds, on July 28 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Make an owl planter to take home. For children entering 2nd through 6th grade. $10 per child. To register, 758-9664.

Sun & Fun

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will present a Tiny Tots program for ages 3 to 5, Sun & Fun, on July 28 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. $3 per child.

Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Celtic Magic Show

Enjoy Daniel Greenwolf’s Celtic Magic Show at the barn behind Port Jefferson Village Hall on July 28 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free. Visit www.portjeff.com for more information.

Film ‘The Good Dinosaur’

The Village of Port Jefferson will present a free screening of “The Good Dinosaur” at the Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on July 26 at dusk.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Rain date: next evening. For more information, visit www.portjeff.com.

Photo by Peter Lanscombe, Theatre Three Productions Inc.

Theater

World premiere: Above, Amanda Geraci as the patient Maid Marion

‘Jack and the Beanstalk’

‘Curious George: The Golden Meatball’

and Steven Uihlein as the hapless Robin Hood star in ‘The Misadventures of Robin Hood’ at Theatre Three in August.

Broadhollow Theater Company will present “Jack and the Beanstalk” at Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington on the Chapin Rainbow Stage on July 26 at 7:30 p.m. Free.

For more information, call 271-8423 or visit www.huntingtonarts.org.

‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present a hilarious musical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Emperor’s New Clothes” through Aug. 11. Tickets are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Join the inquisitive, lovable little monkey Curious George, star of books, movies and the award-winning PBS television show in this delightful new musical at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown through Aug. 28. Tickets are $15. To order, call 724-9700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Rapunzel’

“Rapunzel! Rapunzel! Let down your hair!” The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present

“Rapunzel, A Tangled Fairytale” from Aug. 6 to Sept. 11. Tickets are $15 each. To order, call 261-2900.

‘The Misadventures of Robin Hood’

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for the world premiere of the musical comedy, “The Misadventures of Robin Hood,” from Aug. 5 to 13. Tickets are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

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

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Teddy Bear and friends picnic

On July 1, Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in Setauket held a Teddy Bear Picnic, an annual tradition hosted in conjunction with the Three Village Garden Club for children ages 4 to second grade. Participants, which numbered over 30, toured the grounds of the Three Village Garden Club and enjoyed a picnic with their favorite stuffed friends.

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‘Love in Family’ nice is what I see in my family they help me I help them too I love my family to the moon and back a billion times I can still see all in my heart they’re never too far!

by Willow, age 7

Wanted: Kids’ poetry and artwork Image from Stephen Goldstein

Summer Sunset: Tehila Goldstein, age 9 1/2 from Jerusalem, Israel, spends her summers with her grandparents in East

Setauket along with her four sisters. The girls love West Meadow Beach and find the sunset to be particularly beautiful. Tehila drew this silhouette of herself and her sisters with colored pencils.

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.

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