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Plain talk

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producing circumstances that no young person should be afflicted with.

These DACA youth did not choose to So much has happened this past month.

We painfully watched the violence that come to America — their parents did hoperupted in Charlottesville, Virginia, rip- ing to find a better way of life for them. For ping open the deepest wounds due to rac- most of them, this is the only country they ism and discrimination. The rhetoric that know. They are hard-working, and many erupted about that horrific event has been of them are well educated. They definitely scandalous. Hate and violence can never add richness to the fabric of our nation, be tolerated, no matter what the politics. which was founded on immigrants.

Hopefully, Congress will step up, do the There is no moral equivalency between neo-Nazis, white supremacists in the KKK right thing and pass a law that will protect and those protesting in support of racial them and their future.

The summer’s end has and social justice for all. also seen a real escalation in As the nation finally setthe heroin epidemic within tled down after the violence our larger community. Unin Charlottesville, Hurricane fortunately, with all that has Harvey ravaged the south of been happening around the Texas and Hurricane Irma country, this national health devastated south Florida and crisis seems to have gotten the Caribbean. They were two lost in the shuffle of life. of the worst hurricanes to hit Within a 10-day period, I the mainland in a decade. We have buried five young peosaw pictures of devastation ple who have died from heroeverywhere. Thousands of in overdoses. Each young perpeople were displaced and lost son came from a fine family everything. Families were traubut was burdened with this matized throughout Texas and affliction; and I am Florida. The aftermath and It is unfortunate horrific only one clergy person in our cleanup is overwhelming and area. In talking to other colit’s just beginning. that it takes a leagues, they have seen much Despite that landscape of catastrophic of the same. destruction and suffering, tragedy like a Everyone is on the bandthere has been an outpouring saying we need to do of compassion, love and comhurricane to bring wagon more to confront this horrific munity service from around the country. So many have out the heart of our epidemic. The politicians are stepped up to reach out to American spirit. claiming there are monies in the pipeline. Well it must be those who are suffering and clogged because there are struggling. There have been countless stories of strangers reaching out still no new beds for treatment, no new to strangers, people volunteering and risk- medical detox centers or any new longing their lives to rescue those who were term residential rehabs for those battling stranded due to the dangerous flooding and opiate addiction. Enough of the rhetoric!

If you had a son or daughter burdened amazing stories of people opening their hearts and their homes to those who have with a heroin addiction, what would you do? You need a bed now! Where would been displaced.

It is unfortunate that it takes a cata- you go? There are no beds! In three weeks strophic tragedy like a hurricane to bring when a bed might be available, your son or out the heart of our American spirit. Hurri- daughter could be dead.

Outpatient treatment is ineffective. cane Harvey has become a rallying cry for unity in healing. So many are hoping that Heroin addicts need more than a 28-day this spirit of solidarity and compassion can program. For the record most insurance become contagious and continue beyond companies will only now pay for 11 days — that is scandalous and reprehensible! the relief efforts in Texas.

When are we going to hold our insurHopefully, those who lead us will see the power of this life lesson, work harder at cross- ance companies accountable for all of the ing over the island of separation and begin to senseless loss of life that their internet build new bridges of understanding and dy- policies have contributed to? The time for namic cooperation for the sake of our nation. talking is long past. We need action yesterThe end of DACA was also announced day to protect our children today! at the White House through the attorney Fr. Pizzarelli, SMM, LCSW-R, ACSW, DCSW, general’s office. Unfortunately, more than 600,000 undocumented young people is the director of Hope House Ministries in must live their lives in limbo and anxiety, Port Jefferson.

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ENVIRONMENT

Film company strives to spread awareness about global warming Hauppauge restaurant to hold fundraiser in support

By Kevin Redding “There’s a battle outside and it is ragin’ … for the times they are a-changin.’’

The words and music of Bob Dylan will serve as a fitting soundtrack at Madison Steak House in Hauppauge Sunday, Sept.

24, during a special fundraiser to highlight and benefit the work of Eyes of the World Films — a New Jersey-based documentary company that focuses on the environment and socially relevant issues.

The Complete Unknowns, a Dylan cover band that spans the singer/songwriter’s sixdecade catalog, take the stage at 5 p.m. and will rock the house with a mix of Dylan’s popular tunes and deep tracks until the end of the event at 8 p.m. Guests will enjoy a four-course dinner menu, have the opportunity to win raffle prizes that include a variety of Dylan memorabilia, and learn about Eyes of the World’s upcoming projects during the company’s quarterly fundraiser.

“Bob Dylan’s music really speaks to my heart and really opened my eyes as to what’s going on in the world when I was younger,” said Denise Dragiewicz, former Smithtown resident and the president of Eyes of the World Films. She directs and edits the company’s documentaries while her husband,

Photo from Denise Dragiewicz

denise dragiewicz and her husband Marc during a recent visit to indonesia Marc, a biologist, serves as environmental consultant and chooses each film’s subject and locations. “And that’s exactly what we’re trying to do — open people’s eyes to what’s going on with the environment and get people engaged.”

All proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward the production and completion of two new films being developed by the husband-and-wife duo.

“The Burning of Borneo’s Peat Swamp Forest,” which has begun filming in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, and will be the company’s fifth documentary, explores the degradation of Indonesian forestland in recent decades by way of out-of-control fires brought on by the region’s dry season.

The decimation has also hit the areas surrounding Sabangau National Forest, home to the largest breeding population of

orangutans, and, as of now, 80 percent of orangutan habitat has been wiped out — a major focus of the film.

A short version of that documentary, made up of footage shot in Palangka Raya last winter, recently won the YALE e360 Environmental Video Contest, and the duo hopes to use any funds they raise to return to the location and finish production on a feature-length film on the subject. For the larger film, Denise Dragiewicz said, they are concentrating on a young Dayak activist named Emmanuela Shinta, who is attempting to convince the Indonesian government to protect the remaining forest.

“Indonesia has been on the path of environment destruction for many decades,” Dragiewicz said. “Many areas, including Palangka Raya, where we are filming, have had to deal with horrendous fire seasons that last months at a time [and] not only do these fires damage remaining forestland and what is left of the orangutan habit, but the smoke and murky, yellow haze that is the offspring of these blazes have been causing serious health problems.”

“The environmental films produced and put out are generally about the bigger picture of global warming and the storms,” she continued, “but you don’t really see these little community stories and how global warming is hitting people on a smaller level and that’s what we’re trying to show.”

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FUNDRAISER Continued from page B5

A couple enjoys one of the last days of summer on Sept. 18. Fall officially starts on Friday.

Photo by Falcon Sahin

Photo from Eyes of the World Films

‘The Burning of Borneo’s Peat Swamp Forest’ focuses on the plight of Indonesia’s orangutans.

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Marc Dragiewicz, who regularly works in environmental conservation with specific expertise and experience in rainforests, said of the film, “This is the largest project we’ve worked on yet and it’s important. It’s a subject that’s really happening right now and affecting a lot of people.

It’s kind of a cautionary tale that if we’re not careful, we’re going to lose our wildlife and we’re going to have some really bad air coming up in the future.”

The other film, titled “In the Dark,” is still in preproduction and will be the duo’s first feature narrative, revolving around the sexual violence against women and children in South Africa.

The filmmakers’ documentaries have played at a variety of film festivals around the world and appear on several environmentally friendly websites like Life of Terra and Sustainability TV. They said an ideal goal from this fundraiser would be $5,000. Of course the films will cost more than that but every little bit helps, Denise Dragiewicz said.

“The more we’re able to raise, the more we’re able to produce these types of documentaries and that’s really important to me,” she said. “The fundraisers are a real celebration of art and passion, and we hope we can not only raise funding but also draw more people into being aware of the importance of preserving our natural habitats.”

Michael Weiskopf, lead singer of The Complete Unknowns — a six-piece band that formed 10 years ago out of a love for Dylan’s music — said when Dragiewicz contacted him to play the fundraiser, he was drawn in by her passion.

“I thought, ‘this is a serious filmmaker and this is a serious subject,’” Weiskopf said of orangutan conservation.

“I’m interested in helping living things that can’t speak for themselves … so it’s a good cause to get involved in.”

As a self-professed “unapologetic Bob Dylan devotee,” Weiskopf said he looked forward to the event and attendees should expect to hear a wide variety of Dylan songs, old and new.“When you have 600 plus songs to choose from, it’s always interesting,” he said.

The fundraiser starts at 4 p.m. at Madison Steak House, 670 Motor Parkway in Hauppauge on Sunday, Sept. 24, and will cost $25 for the bar and $50 for dinner and the show. You can buy tickets at www.brownpapertickets. com/event/3047480.

Visit www.eyesoftheworldfilms.com and www.michaelweiskopf.com for more information.

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Metabolically healthy obesity — Is this a good ‘thing’?

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Obesity still increases risks of many chronic diseases

Have we entered a fourth dimension where it’s possible to be obese and healthy?

Hold on to your seats for this wild ride. This would be a big relief, since more than onethird of Americans are obese, another third are overweight and the numbers are on the rise (1). In one analysis referenced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average medical cost for obesity alone is 41.5 percent higher than for those of normal weight, based on 2006 numbers (2).

Still, there are several studies that suggest it’s possible to be metabolically healthy and still be obese.

What does metabolically healthy mean? It is defined as having no increased risk of diabetes or cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke) because blood pressure, cholesterol levels and inflammatory biomarkBy David ers remain within Dunaief, M.D. normal limits.

However, read on before thinking that obesity can be equated with health. Though several studies may suggest metabolic health with obesity, there is a caveat: Some of these obese patients will go on to become metabolically unhealthy; but even more importantly, obesity will increase their risk significantly for a number of other chronic diseases. These include osteoarthritis, diverticulitis, rheumatoid arthritis and migraine. There is also a higher rate of premature mortality, or death, associated with obesity. In other words, the short answer is that obesity is NOT healthy.

Metabolically healthy obesity Several published studies imply that there is such a thing as “metabolically healthy obesity,” or MHO. In the Cork and Kerry Diabetes and Heart Disease Phase 2 Study, results show that approximately one-third of obese patients may fall into the category of metabolically “healthy” (3). This means that they are not at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, based on five metabolic parameters, including LDL “bad” cholesterol, HDL “good” cholesterol, triglycerides, fasting plasma glucose and insulin resistance. The researchers compared three groups: MHO, metabolically unhealthy obese and nonobese participants.

Both the MHO participants and the nonobese patients demonstrated these positive results.

There were over 2,000 participants involved in this study, with an equal proportion of men and women ranging in age from 45 to 75. The researchers believe that a beneficial inflammation profile, including a lower Creactive protein and a lower white blood cell count, may be at the root of these results.

In the North West Adelaide Health Study, a prospective (forward-looking) study, the results show that one-third of obese patients may be metabolically healthy, but it goes further to say that this occurs in mostly younger patients, those less than 40 years old, and those with a lower waist circumference and more fat in the legs (4). The reason for the positive effects may have to do with how fat is transported through the body.

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People who are considered metabolically healthy may still have a higher risk of developing heart problems if they are obese.

In metabolically unhealthy obese patients, fat is deposited in the organs, such as the liver and heart, potentially leading to cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. A theory is that mitochondria, the cells’ energy source, are disrupted, potentially increasing inflammation.

However, the results also showed that over a 10-year period, one-third of “healthy” obese patients transitioned into the unhealthy category. Over a longer period of time, this number may increase.

Premature mortality To hammer the nail into the coffin, so to speak, obesity may be associated with premature mortality. In one study, about 20 percent of American patient deaths were associated with being obese or overweight (5). The rates were highest among white men, white women and black women. The researchers found this statistic surprising; previous estimates were far lower. Researchers reviewed a registry of 19 consecutive National Health Interview Surveys, from 1986 to 2004, including more than 500,000 patients with ages ranging from 40 to 84.9 years old.

Interestingly, obesity seems to have more of an effect on mortality as we age: obesity raised mortality risk 100 percent in those who were 65 and over, compared to a 25 percent increased risk in those who were 45.

Osteoarthritis It is unlikely that any group of obese patients would be able to avoid pressure on their joints. In an Australian study, those who were obese had a greater than two times increased risk of developing osteoarthritis of the hip and a greater than seven times increased risk of developing osteoarthritis of the knee (6). If this weren’t bad enough, obese patients complained of increased pain and stiffness, as well as decreased functioning, in the hip and knee joints. There were over 1,000 adults involved in this study. Patients who were 39 years or older demonstrated that obesity’s impact on osteoarthritis can affect those who are relatively young.

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tients over 18 months, those who lost just 10 percent of their body weight saw significant improvement in function and knee joint pain, compared to those who lost less than 10 percent of their body weight (7). So, if you are 200 pounds, this would mean you would experience benefits after losing only 20 pounds.

When diet and exercise together were utilized, patients saw the best outcomes, with reduced pain and inflammation and increased mobility, compared to diet or exercise alone. However, diet was superior to exercise in improving knee joint pressure. Also, inflammatory biomarkers were reduced significantly more in the combined diet and exercise group and in the diet alone group, compared to the exercise alone group.

The diet was composed of two shakes and a dinner that was vegetable rich and low in fat. The exercise component involved both walking with alacrity plus resistance training for a modest frequency of three times a week for one hour each time. Thus, if you were considering losing weight and did not want to start both exercise and diet regimens at once, focusing on a vegetable-rich diet may be most productive.

While it is interesting that some obese patients are metabolically healthy, this does not necessarily last, and there are a number of chronic diseases involved with increased weight. Though we should not be prejudiced or judgmental of obese patients, this disease needs to be treated to avoid increased risk of mortality and increased risk of developing other diseases.

References: (1) CDC.gov. (2) Health Aff. September/October 2009;vol. 28 no. 5 w822w831. (3) J Clin Endocrinol Metab online. 2013 Aug. 26. (4) Diabetes Care.

2013;36:2388-2394. (5) Am J Public Health online. 2013 Aug. 15. (6) BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2012;13:254. (7) JAMA. 2013;310:1263-1273.

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The Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will host a Pet Fair on Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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The Friends of the Port Jefferson Free Library, 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson will sponsor a Pet Adoption Fair on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the hopes of finding new homes for cats, dogs and other animals currently up for adoption through local organizations. Not in the market for a new pet?

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Community Wellness Week Made to Move Tennis and Wellness, located at 5 S. Jersey Ave., Setauket invites the community to its Community Wellness Week from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1.

The event will provide the opportunity to experience free programs including personal training, tennis lessons and more. “Helping people live healthier lives is our mission” said Spencer Edelbaum, founder of Made To Move, adding, “Community Wellness Week is just another way to way to support our mission.” For more information, visit www. madetomovewellness.com or call 631751-6767.

Play Military Bridge Join the Union United Methodist Church, 1018 Pulaski Road, E. Northport for a game of Military Bridge on Friday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. No experience is required to play. The game will be explained that evening and practice hands will be played. Get together a table of four or come by yourself. $12 in advance or $15 at the door. For reservations and information, please call Carolyn at 631-368-7911.

Senior Fair Join Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook for a Senior Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Representatives from over 40 agencies, organizations, businesses and local government offices will be on hand to share information and advice. No registration required. Call 631-588-5024.

Car Show fundraiser AHRC Suffolk, 2900 Veterans Memorial Highway, Bohemia will hold its annual car show fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Featuring all makes and models, raffles, food and refreshments. Rain date is Oct. 1. For more information, call 631-585-0100.

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The court will direct the guardian to distribute the entire IRA and pay the income Many of our clients have retirement as- tax. The income tax will be based upon the sets held in a traditional IRA, 401K, 403(b) or parents’ income if the child is under 14 years other similar plan. It is important to periodi- of age, also known as the “kiddie tax.” In adcally review the beneficiary designations on dition, the monies that are left after paying these types of plans. A review should confirm the income tax will be deposited in a bank that the institution still has the proper desig- account earning very little interest. If that nations on file, the clients’ wishes are being isn’t bad enough, the account will be turned followed, the designations fit into the larger over to the child upon attaining the age of 18. This will obviously impact the estate plan of the client and that child’s financial aid when he or the best interests of the benefishe applies for college. This is a ciaries are taken into account. financial disaster.

This is of special concern if the In addition to retirement beneficiaries are grandchilaccounts, you do not want to dren or other minors. name minors directly as benefiThere are certain benefits ciaries on IRA accounts, annuito leaving retirement assets ties, insurance policies, bank to a minor who is a much accounts or any other account. younger beneficiary than Any and all distributions for a the original account holder. minor should be distributed to When you leave retirement a trust that is drafted for the assets to a nonspouse, the benefit of the child. beneficiary has the right to The trust should be created take it in an “inherited IRA.” There are many as part of the estate plan, either The beneficiary of an inherited IRA must start taking benefits to naming a through a last will and testadistributions the year after minor as beneficiary ment or in an inter vivos trust.

Providing for the beneficiary’s the death of the original acof a tax-deferred share to go into a trust will encount holder. These distriburetirement account. sure the benefits of inheriting tions are taken as a “stretch,” a retirement asset are received. meaning they are determined The beneficiary can get the stretch on by the life expectancy of the new IRA beneficiary. In that case, the account can grow tax the account and the asset will not need to deferred over a much longer life expectancy. be held by the court. However, be certain The rule of thumb is that the account will that the trust you are naming for the benbe worth approximately 30 times its value if efit of the minor is drafted for the purpose distributions are taken over the life expectan- of receiving retirement accounts; all trusts cy of a grandchild. For example, suppose you are not created equal in this respect. A trust name your grandchild as beneficiary of an must be properly drafted and meet certain IRA account with a $100,000 balance. If your requirements set by the IRS in order to acgrandchild takes distributions based upon her cept the IRA distribution and receive the life expectancy each year, then the account benefits described above.

Before naming a beneficiary on an accould be worth $3,000,000 over her lifetime.

This is one of the great benefits of naming a count, one should check with the institution minor as beneficiary of a tax-deferred retire- holding the account. Each plan has its own individual rules regarding the designation ment account.

The problem is that you cannot achieve the of beneficiaries. For example, the New York benefit of the stretch if you name a minor di- State Teacher’s Retirement system has certain rectly as the beneficiary of any account — you benefits for which you can name a trust as must name a trust for the benefit of the minor. beneficiary, while other benefits, including Since she is not an adult, the minor will pensions, do not allow this type of benefibe unable to take the distributions as re- ciary. Retirement savings can be the largest quired beginning the year after your death. asset one leaves behind. Being sure it is propThe only way to access the account is for the erly designated can protect the best interests court to appoint a guardian for the property of your beneficiaries long after you are gone.

Nancy Burner, Esq. practices of the child, usually the parent. First, this will be a costly and unnecessary proceeding. elder law and estate planning from her East Setauket office.

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Nature lovers fill Reboli Center The Reboli Center for Art and History in Stony Brook Village hosted a successful Third Friday lecture on Sept.

15. Titled “Photographing Nature,” the event featured three local nature photographers Lorraine Sepulveda, Anita Jo Lago and Donna Crinnian who take their inspiration from the parks, harbors and lakes in the Three Village area. The trio shared their photographs of wildlife taken in the local area with a slide show and offered tips and strategies on how to become a better nature photographer during a Q&A. All three photographers have work on exhibit in the rear galleries of the Reboli Center. For more information, call 631-751-6408.

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ONE ON ONE

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By Heidi Sutton

Kent Animal Shelter in Calverton has been a haven for shelter pets for almost half a century. In 2016, under the helm of Executive Director Pam Green, the shelter placed a record-breaking 1,016 animals in new homes and recently received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. The Stony Brook resident recently took some time out of her busy schedule to talk about the shelter that has been her passion for 32 years.

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Do you have any pets?

Yes, I have only a few pets. One small dog that accompanies me to work every day, Frodo; he is a puppy mill rescue that came to Kent in 2012; two cats, Wilson and Nellie, that were the offspring of a feral cat; and I added an equine to the mix in 2009, Ascot.

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Did you have any pets growing up?

Yes, I came from a family of animal lovers, most notably my mother and father who had great love and compassion for all animals. We were always bringing some critter into our home including dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, a duck named Sam, a pony named Inca and a horse named Willy. If it needed a home, our doors were always open.

Did you always know that you wanted to work with animals?

Yes, as a young high school student my intention was to pursue a career in animal welfare, perhaps veterinary medicine.

How did you arrive at Kent?

I arrived at the Kent Animal Shelter in 1985. My intention was to continue my postgraduate education at the University of Kentucky. That did not seem to be in the cards as I responded to an advertisement for an executive director at the Kent Animal Shelter, a little-known animal shelter located on the east end of Long Island.

The organization was in dire straits financially at the time. There were very few animals, the spay/neuter clinic was closed and there were only two employees. I was introduced and interviewed by a volunteer board of directors, 13 members. In retrospect I believe they had their sights set on a candidate who they felt had the potential to lead and the background knowledge to help the shelter emerge from a critical situation. I decided to make reopening the spay/neuter clinic a priority and went forth with that effort.

There was only a small list of donors actually hand written in a book, and so I began to write letters telling of the shelter’s plight and asking them to help. Donations slowly began to come in, and the list began to grow. We started taking animals from local municipal shelters that in those days also had a fairly high rate of euthanasia.

The clinic didn’t take very long to get back into the full swing of things.

Today the shelter is financially secure and rescues animals from crisis situations across the country and sometimes internationally as well. The mission is the same as it was in 1968; however, the depth and breadth of the operation has grown enormously over the years. It still remains a smaller, personal organization. However, in 2009 it was honored as Shelter of the Year by North Shore Animal League and Purina for its innovative approach to adoption, rescue and population control.

Pam Green, executive director of Kent Animal Shelter

Tell us about Kent’s spay/neuter clinic.

Last year 3,928 animals were spayed or neutered. The clinic is low cost to enable everyone to have their pets sterilized. Many pet owners cannot afford the service, and their pets are left to add to the overpopulation of homeless animals. Kent throughout the year receives grants from foundations such as PetSmart Charities and Pet Peeves Inc. and the ASPCA. These grants allow the clinic to perform these surgical procedures for just a $20 co-pay or in some cases not fee at all to the pet owner. The clinic, with the help of an ASPCA grant, is embarking on a campaign to help pet owners on public assistance or suffering from disabilities or financial hardship to have their pet spayed or neutered also for a minimal co-pay. Pet owners that would like to get more information can call the clinic at 631-727-5731, ext. 2.

I understand you took in homeless animals from Hurricane Harvey?

The shelter has taken in many rescues from Texas and the Carolinas previous to Hurricane Harvey. Unfortunately, the shelters there have high kill rates and are lacking in aggressive spay/neuter programs.

However, the storms presenting this year are wreaking havoc in many places, notably Houston. The shelter was prepared to accept 15 animals from Austin Pets Alive, an organization working with animals displaced by Hurricane Harvey. Only six animals arrived on the recent transport, but more are scheduled to come in the ensuing weeks.

Why should people adopt a shelter pet rather than buy a dog from a pet store or breeder?

Potential adopters should elect first to adopt, not shop. Pet stores obtain their animals from puppy mills located in many places in the U.S., most notably Missouri.

The public is often unaware of that fact and are finding that when they purchase a pet from a pet store, they are setting themselves

Photo from Kent Animal Shelter

up for getting a pet with congenital defects such as heart murmurs and/or diseases that present after the purchase. There are reputable breeders, however; those breeders do not sell their puppies to retail pet shops.

There are many rescue organizations and shelters that have beautiful pets that have been vetted and neutered.

Tell us about your upcoming fundraiser.

On Sunday, Oct. 1 we will be holding our 5th annual Wines & Canines Run/ Walk fundraiser. It is widely successful and takes place at Baiting Hollow Vineyard and Horse Rescue on Sound Avenue. This year, the proceeds will go to finance expenses incurred due to intake of rescued animals from hurricane ravaged states. The shelter also hosts a comedy night at the Hotel Indigo in Riverhead every year in the spring.

What’s next on the agenda?

We have hopefully found a perfect location for the construction of new kennel facility along with exercise pens, interaction rooms to acquaint potential adopters with a new pet, grooming room, storage etc. Over the next year, the board of directors and myself will be in negotiations with the Town of Riverhead to secure the needed permits.

It is my goal to finalize everything and go forward in the planning and construction of the new building next year, which is a huge milestone for this organization, the 50th anniversary of helping homeless animals! The present facility will be kept intact minus the antiquated kennel building. That will also allow the shelter to restore the beautiful riverfront behind the kennel to its original state.

How can the public help?

Donations of blankets, towels, newspapers and money are all needed along with volunteers. There is an Amazon Wish List on Kent’s website, www.kentanimalshelter. com. We encourage anyone who wants to donate to take a look at the list and choose any items that they would like to send or bring to the shelter.

▶ Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach is now accepting vendor applications for its annual indoor Women’s EXPO to be held on Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.womensexpoli.org for more info. ▶ St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 90 Edgewater Ave., Smithtown seeks craft and new merchandise vendors for its annual Craft Fair and Fall Festival on Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a rain date of Oct. 21.

Vendor deadline is Oct. 8. Call 631-265-4520 or visit www.Stthomasofcanterbury.net. ▶ Town of Brookhaven, Division of Women’s Services, Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, will hold a full-day women’s conference and expo to promote wellness and personal growth in the lives of women in our community on Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors are invited to showcase their goods and services. Cost is $20 for residents and $30 for nonresidents. Registration required.

Call Sharon at 631-451-6146. ▶ The Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches will host its annual Fall Fair on Main Street in Center Moriches on Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Interested merchandise and food vendors should call 631-878-0003 or 631-874-3849 for details. Deadline for application is Oct. 16. ▶ Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, Setauket is seeking vendors, craftspeople and artisans for its annual Harvest Festival on Oct. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. Call 631-689-8172 or visit www.bennersfarm.com for more information. ▶ Smith Haven Mall, Moriches Road, Lake Grove will host a Boo Bash Family Fun Day in Center Court on Oct. 28 from noon to 3 p.m. Merchandise vendors wanted. Call 516-621-1146 for vendor application and information. ▶ Walt Whitman High School, 301 West Hills Road, Huntington Station will hold its annual Fine Art & Crafts Fair on Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interested merchandise and food vendors should call 631-5498582. ▶ VFW Post 4927 Ladies Auxiliary, 31 Horseblock Road, Centereach seeks vendors for its annual indoor Flea Market/Craft Fair on Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Deadline to reserve a table is Oct. 31. For information and reservations, call Susan at 516-521-2259.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Photos by Julie Diamond

Winners of the art show, clockwise from bottom left, nicholas Frizalone, Kelynn Z. Alder, Paul edelson, neil Leinwohl and donald Sadowsky with friend Arlene Kashkin

Animal Kingdom: From Tame to Wild opens at LIM

Winners announced at art reception last Friday

By Heidi Sutton The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook kicked off its latest juried art competition, Animal Kingdom: From Tame to Wild, with an artist reception on Sept. 15. This year the museum invited amateur and professional artists from across Long Island to submit up to three pieces of art representing the Animal Kingdom, whether it be a favorite pet, a memorable adventure or a scene from nature.

Neil Watson, executive director of the LIM, congratulated the artists and thanked them for addressing the theme of the exhibit. “We are really thrilled with the quality of this exhibition. Humans have had a really complicated relationship with animals — friend, foe, food — so looking at the different aspects of animals and of wildlife is a really rich subject.”

“We wanted to pair an exhibition like this with the show up at the Art Museum that is about dogs; so we thought this is the perfect opportunity and you all embraced the subject so beautifully,” he said.

A panel of museum staff members selected 75 finalists from a pool of 300 submitted works. Two judges, Seung Lee, professor of art and director of Fine Arts & Graduate Studies at LIU Post, and Christina Mossaides Strassfield, museum director and chief curator at Guild Hall, selected a first-, second-, third- and fourth-place winner along with two honorable mentions.

“Just being in the show itself [selected] from hundreds of entries we had was really significant and you should all be very, very proud. Thank you for giving the museum a beautiful exhibition,” said Lisa Unander, director of eduction at the museum, before announcing the winners.

Facing stiff competition, Paul Edelson of Setauket captured first place with “Yellowstone Bison,” oil on canvas. According to the jurors’ notes, the abstracted theme caught both of them immediately. “The treatment of the material shows experience; well done; powerful brush strokes. You can feel the animal ready to jump out,” they wrote.

Neil Leinwohl of Rockville Centre garnered second place with “Animal Farm,” multimedia on print; Kelynn Z. Alder of St. James was the thirdplace winner with “Dog on Carpet, Osita,” oil on canvas; and Nicholas Frizalone of Lake Grove captured fourth place with his solar plate etching on paper, “Anticipation.”

Honorable mentions were handed to Jeanette Dick of Port Jefferson for her pastel titled “Pecking Order” and Donald Sadowsky of Roslyn Heights for his movable plastic model, “King Kong.”

‘Pecking order’ by Jeanette dick received an honorable mention at the juried art show. Photo from Julie Diamond The exhibition will be on view at The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook through Oct. 22 in the Visitors Center. For more information call 631-751-0066 or visit www.longislandmuseum.org.

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THEATER REVIEW

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Tracylynn conner and Brian Gill with the cast from ‘The Bridges of Madison county’

Love and purpose are lost and found at Theatre Three

‘The Bridges of Madison County’ comes to Port Jeff You know you’ve seen an incredible production when you find yourself pondering your own life and place in the universe after exiting the theater. That was the case last Sunday afternoon after attending a production of “The Bridges of Madison County” at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson.

Based on the award-winning novel by Robert James Walker and the beloved film starring Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood, this musical adaptation has a score worthy of Broadway, and Theatre Three provides a cast equally deserving of that designation.

For those unfamiliar with the plot, this is an unconventional love Tracylynn conner story. Not cliched Dennis creighton but brutally honBrian Gill est and so refreshMarissa Girgus ingly human. amy Wodon huben As not to spoil steve Mccoy much, we meet Matthew rafanelli our protagonist ella Watts Francesca, an Italian refugee fleeing a war-torn Italy and a life she’s ready to leave behind. To accomplish this she marries Bud Johnson, a simple-minded but well-meaning American soldier who left life on the farm to serve his country. Both travel back to the United States where they build a home and a beautiful family. Their son Michael doesn’t want to live the life of a farmer like his father; their daughter Carolyn, however, embraces it as she trains an award-winning steer for the annual state fair.

Francesca, lovingly called Fran by her husband, longs for the life she dreamed of as a little girl. She feels it is far too late to begin anew, and while there is food on the table, there’s no money for her to visit her home

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in Italy and the life she left behind. So she settles for a life as a farmer’s wife, trying to find contentment packing lunches.

Everything changes for Fran when her husband and children take a trip to the state fair. She gets a rare opportunity to breathe and relax. That is until a beat up pickup truck rolls into her driveway and with it the arrival of Robert Kincaid — a professional photographer from National Geographic putting together a photo series on bridges throughout the United States. He’s lost and needs some directions. He’s well-traveled, having just recently visited Italy and having seen every corner of the globe. Fran invites him into her home and, by extension, her life. Thus her world changes forever.

Though I won’t spoil the rest, the show is a real treat. You’ll feel just about every emotion in the book in this two-act musical. Once again Jeffrey Sanzel shines as a director capable of any genre. His unique vision can make a timeless story feel brand new again.

Undoubtedly some lines are picked up directly from the book and film adaptation, but Sanzel’s production takes you for a ride in that worn down pickup truck. You get a glimpse into someone’s world, and that’s a beautiful thing. Sanzel guides his incredibly talented cast, making it impossible not to feel for these characters. I found myself so invested in characters who managed to emote so much in such a short time. Sanzel has no problem setting the bar higher and higher with each passing performance.

This show’s phenomenal cast certainly made his job easier though! Leading the production is the show’s star, TracyLynn Conner who portrays Francesca. First off, her accent is marvelous and never breaks even once.

Her voice is one of the finest I’ve ever heard on a stage. Operatic, emotional and just so beautiful to listen to.

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2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1½ cups raw sunflower seeds ½ cup wheat germ ½ cup honey ¼ cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon coarse salt ¾ cup dried fruit, diced or minced

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9-inch by 9-inch glass baking dish. On a small baking sheet, spread oats, sunflower seeds and wheat germ. Bake, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine honey, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until brown sugar is dissolved.

Remove from oven, lower heat to 300 F and pour baked dry mixture into liquid mixture. Combine thoroughly; stir dried fruit into mixture. Pour into prepared baking dish, spread evenly, then press down to pack tightly. Bake 25 minutes, remove from oven and let cool. Cut into squares. Serve with yogurt, juice, milk or fresh fruit.

Apple Chips and Dip YIELD: Makes 2 servings INGREDIENTS: • 2 teaspoons white sugar • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon • 2 medium-large apples, cored and very thinly sliced • One 8-ounce container vanilla yogurt • ½ cup applesauce DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 225 F. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Arrange apple slices on an ungreased baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with half the sugar-cinnamon mixture.

Bake, turning halfway through and sprinkling with remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture, until edges curl and apple slices are dried, about 45 minutes to one hour. With spatula, remove slices from baking sheet and place on rack to cool.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt and applesauce. If any of dip is left over, it can be served on its own or used with other ingredients to make a smoothie. Serve with graham crackers, toast, granola bars, trail mix or anything else that goes into the lunch box.

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Removing weed trees to create garden opportunities

By Kyrnan Harvey

Do you love flowers and wish you had a garden full of many kinds? Frustrated because the peonies and roses and irises disappoint with few flowers, the phlox is floppy with powdery mildew and even the yarrow craps out? Did you plant a row of rhodies under some random trees, but they are starting to get leggy? Have you despaired because there is too much shade, and even where there isn’t the digging requires too much effort because of tree roots? You can have a garden with many beautiful flowers in light shade, but excessive shade and greedy tree roots are the most prohibitive obstacles to fulfillment for weekend gardeners.

Whenever I visit a new client, I will first evaluate which trees are beneficial assets, which should be removed, and which should be pruned to let in more light, to open up more volumes of airspace for other large shrubs and small trees or to eliminate root competition for water and nutrients.

I almost always keep oaks — red, white, black — and there are no-brainer keepers like ornamental cherries, dogwoods and magnolias of course. But most properties have trees that are far less desirable: not only native invasives like black cherry, black locust and black walnut, but also exotic invasives, most commonly the Norway maple. I value this last for its yellow fall color, and we have a very old, large one, venerable with bole, trunk and branching structure near our kitchen door. We eat al fresco all summer under the cool of its generous shade, no umbrella needed. I wouldn’t attempt to plant under it and of course the fallen leaves require a lot of blowing and raking, but they do make for a fun leaf pile for kids.

However, Norway maples typically generate hundreds of seedlings every spring. Give them a few seasons to root in and they will require effort to pull up. In a neglected side yard or corner of property these will grow into substantial trees even when still young.

I often see groups of five or 10 or more of these “volunteers,” often misshapen and ugly because they are crowding each other, and often they are hosting suffocating vines like English ivy, bittersweet and grape.

Sure, these messes provide privacy from “that” neighbor or a buffer from the road, but, once removed, you will delight in views

of the sky and you will enjoy the new light.

I always recommend these weed trees be removed, the sooner the better, because the bigger they get the more expensive.

Sometimes one sees a truly wonderful and photogenic old black locust, gnarly in the winter landscape, or a black walnut, such as the one in front of the SherwoodJayne House in East Setauket, with horizontal lateral limbs the length of a schoolyard basketball court. But an old walnut will drop soggy catkins on your driveway in June and later many hundreds of green-rinded, golfball-sized nuts that need to be hand-picked off lawns. It had better be a truly awesome tree or else you will hate its nuisances.

The black cherry is especially worthy of contempt. It too becomes very large with inconspicuous white flowers. The leguminous white flowers of the black locust have underrated appeal, but their malodorous roots keep running dozens of yards from the trunk and throw up viciously thorny suckers. This is not an easy root to slice with a spade, because it, like the roots of mulberry (weed!) and wisteria (invasive but worth it), are of some kind of elastic constitution: My sharp steel-shafted spade literally bounces off the roots.

But back to flowers and gardens. Remove junk trees and you will have new opportunities, or “capabilities,” to dream and to plant.

Get rid of them, with their beastly roots and unwanted shade and messy litter. You are not being anti-environment, or anti-wildlife, especially if you replace thickets of bittersweet, honeysuckle and Ailanthus from Asia with American dogwoods, or a sourwood (Oxydendrum), or Eastern redbuds, or even a grove of Japanese maples, which are in scale with smaller gardens.

In a client’s garden we have let many self-sown Japanese maples grow. Now, after a dozen years, they provide light shade and beautiful autumn tapestries of yellows and reds and oranges. It is much easier to underplant Japanese maples — or birches — with lawn or perennial ground covers than it is under mature Norway maples or to remove that suckerous tree of heaven and start planning your little sun-loving kitchen garden of quadrants of thyme and sage, tomatoes and dill, with a cute gate and brick paths.

Kyrnan Harvey is a horticulturist and garden designer residing in East Setauket. For more information, visit www.boskygarden.com.

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Thursday 21 Billboard Live in concert

Enjoy a free outdoor concert featuring Billboard Live at Smith Haven Mall’s Lifestyles Village (by Dick’s Sporting Goods) in Lake Grove from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Bring seating. Call 724-8066 for details.

Book signing

New York Times best-selling author and Long Island native, Nelson DeMille, returns to Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington at 7 p.m. to speak about and sign copies of his new novel, "The Cuban Affair." Call 271-1442.

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An evening of jazz

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will welcome Rich Iacona's Bad Little Big Band in concert from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. To order, call 751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.

Join the Huntington Historical Society for a tour of the Old Burying Ground at 4 p.m. Enjoy stunning folk art, beautiful epitaphs and learn about Huntington's rich heritage, including the fascinating story behind Fort Golgotha. Meet at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St., Huntington. Fee is $15 adults, $10 members, $5 children. To register, call 427-7045.

Toby Tobias in concert

Friday Night Face Off

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will host Friday Night Face Off, Long Island’s longest running Improv Comedy Show, on the Second Stage from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. $15 per person. Cash only. For ages 16 and up. Call 928-9100 for more information.

Saturday 23 Fall Community Yard Sale

The Yaphank Historical Society will hold its annual Fall Community Yard Sale on the grounds of the Hawkins House, corner of Yaphank Avenue and Main Street, Yaphank from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is Sept. 24. Call 924-4803 for questions.

Science Research Forum

The Center for Italian Studies Meeting Hall in the Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340 at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will host a Science Research Forum with the Italian American Scientists of Long Island from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Program includes presentations and a poster symposium by Italian scientists and an opportunity for an informal meet and greet. Free and open to all. Questions? Call 632-7444.

Church Fall Fair

United Methodist Church, 180 West Neck Road, Huntington invites the community to its 29th annual Fall Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Featuring furniture, electronics, household items, cheese, produce, baked goods, jewelry, kids’ clothing, books, DVDs, music, flowers and plants for sale. Silent auction at 11 a.m. Free admission. Call 427-0326.

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

The Three Village Historical Society will present a Setauket Revolutionary History Walking Tour at 2 p.m. The guided walk, led by Art Billadello, includes the grave of Abraham Woodhull, locations of the Battle of Setauket and historic structures dating from 1685. Tours depart from the Setauket Presbyterian Church parking lot, 5 Caroline Ave., Setauket. $10 fee. No reservations necessary. For further details, call 751-3730.

Old Burying Ground Tour

Join Heckscher Museum of Art docents Helen Udell and Anita Pescow for an Art Talk about the Heckscher’s latest exhibit, Ebb & Flow: Seascape and Shoreline Views at the Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport at 2 p.m. Free and open to all. Call 261-6930.

Caffe Portofino, 249 Main St., Northport will host Poets in Port at 7:30 p.m. Featured poet will be Kate Fox followed by an open reading.

Visit www.northportarts.org for more info.

Revolutionary History Walking Tour

Hauppauge Public Library, 601 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 100, will host an afternoon of International Folk Dancing from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

All are invited. No partner is needed. Free. For more information, call 896-4751 or 979-1600.

Art Talk

Poets in Port

The Cumsewogue Historical Society will host Saturday Museum Days from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Terryville Union Hall, 358 Terryville Road, Terryville through the month of September.

Stop in and chat about the old days and view historic artifacts, photos of the area and maps.

For more information, call 928-7622.

International Folk Dancing

Friday 22

North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham will welcome South African born songwriter/musician Toby Tobias who will present a concert titled Journey from Johannesburg at 7 p.m. Open to all. Call 929-4488.

Summer Saturday Museum Days

North Shore Pro Musica in concert

Photo by Linda McDonald MULTITALENTED FOLK The Long Island Museum will kick off its 2017-2018 Sunday Street Series with a concert and art show by acclaimed singer/songwriter Joe Crookston on Sept. 24.

Country Fair in Miller Place

Garden Club lecture

Join the Miller Place-Mount Sinai Historical Society for its 37th annual Country Fair at the William Miller House, 75 North Country Road, Miller Place today and Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring a Civil War encampment, open hearth cooking, blacksmith, period guns display, wampum making, Wilderness Traveling Museum, crafts, house tours, live music, children's activities and much more. $5 admission includes house tour. Members and children ages 5 and under free. Call 476-5742 for more info.

The Shoreham Garden Club will hold a lecture at Shoreham Village Hall, 80 Woodville Road, Shoreham at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be Cornell Cooperative Extension specialist Tamson Yeh who will give an informative presentation, "Flowering Trees — More Than Kwansan Cherries!" Topics will include pest resistant, four seasons interest, flowering trees for touch locations and dealing with deer. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. Call 987-3733 for more info.

Smithtown Country Fair

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will host a traditional nature walk from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hike 3 miles, exploring nature in the woods and tall grass meadows of the southeastern section of the park. Adults only please. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

The Smithtown United Methodist Church, located at 230 Middle Country Road, Smithtown will hold its 27th annual Country Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All day entertainment including classic car exhibit, vendors, pie eating contest, children's cooking contest, games, face painting, homemade baked goods and more. For more information, call 265-6945.

Books 'N' Things sale

St. James Episcopal Church, 490 North Country Road, St. James will host a Books "N" Things sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Mills Hall building. Items will include books, household items, clothing, accessories, jewelry, etc. Free admission. Please call 584-5560 for more info.

Setauket Harbor Day

Celebrate the wonders and richness of Setauket Harbor at the 3rd annual Setauket Harbor Day at the Brookhaven Town dock and beach on Shore Road in East Setauket from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a boat tour of the harbor, a maritime history tour with Bev Tyler at 3 p.m., enjoy marine science activities and more. Sponsored by the Setauket Harbor Task Force. Free. For more information, call 404-6447.

Caumsett Hike

Wildwood Fall Festival

Wildwood State Park, 790 Hulse Landing Road, Wading River will host a Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A fun-filled family event featuring a variety of craft vendors, live entertainment and refreshments. All activities are free and include children’s games, wagon rides, pony rides, petting zoo, funny photos, inflatables, children’s donut eating contest, build a scarecrow contest and pumpkin weight raffle. $8 parking fee. Call 321-3510 for more info.

CommUniversity Day

In celebration of its 60th anniversary, Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will host a CommUniversity Day, a free campuswide open house event that will showcase the many facets of the campus community, on the Academic Mall from noon to 4 p.m. With hands-on interactive activities, tours and mini-talks, music, food and more. Registration required by calling 632-6310.

All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook will welcome North Shore Pro Musica in concert at 6 p.m. Betsy Palmedo (soprano), Terry Keevil (oboe) and Marjorie Fitts (harp) will perform classic repertoire and folk songs of England, Scotland, Ireland and the U.S. Free. Please bring a can of food to donate to a local food pantry. Questions? Call 655-7798.

Night at the Races

The Wilson Ritch American Legion Unit 432 Auxiliary will host a Night at the Races at the Moose Lodge 1379, 37 Crystal Brook Hollow Road, Port Jefferson at 6:30 p.m. First race at 7:15 p.m.

Derby hat contest. $20 per person includes a cocktail, door prizes and snacks. For tickets in advance call 320-9649.

Sunday 24 Country Fair in Miller Place See Sept. 23 listing.

Long Island Apple Festival

The Long Island Apple Festival returns to the Sherwood-Jayne Farm, 55 Old Post Road, E. Setauket from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Colonial cooking demonstrations, pony rides, hay rides, music, free house tours, nature hikes, sheep shearing, apple pie baking contest, old-fashioned games, storytelling and more. Admission is $7 adults, $5 ages 2 to 12 and seniors. Call 692-4664 for more info.

Farmingville Flea Market

The Farmingville Residents Association will host a flea market on the lawn of Pat's Tattoos, 22 Park Place, Farmingville from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors will be selling antiques, tools and collectibles, health and beauty products, kitchen wares, candles, jewelry, yard sale treasures and so much more. Free admission. For additional details, call 880-7996.

Caleb Smith Fall Festival

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will hold its annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Music, food, guided hikes, children’s activities and fishing. Admission fee is $10 per car. Questions? Call 265-1054.

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Centereach Street Fair

The 5th annual Centereach Street Fair will be held on Mark Tree Road (between Middle Country Road and School Street) from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Street vendors, music, demonstrations, raffles, food drive, kids activities. Fun for the whole family. Questions? Call 974-5425.

Softball Game fundraiser

The Port Jefferson Lions Club will hold its first Softball Game fundraiser versus the Port Jefferson Fire Department at Caroline Avenue, Joe Erland Field Park in Port Jefferson at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 and includes a barbecue.

Rain date is Oct. 1. All proceeds go to local veterans organizations. To purchase in advance, visit www.portjeffersonlions.com.

South Shore Brass Concert

St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 29 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown will welcome the famed South Shore Brass in concert at 1 p.m. Repertoire will include classical, Broadway, popular and patriotic tunes. Free will donation. Call 265-4560 for more info.

Northport Art Walk

The Northport Arts Coalition and the Northport Historical Society will present an Art Walk, a self-guided walking tour of the many galleries, studios and gallery-for-a-day venues located in Northport, from 1 to 5 p.m. Visit www.northportarts.org for more information.

Hungrytown in concert

Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook will welcome Hungrytown, the songwriting duo of Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson, at 2 p.m. Free and open to all. Call 588-5024.

Taps and Talons fundraiser

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown will host its annual Taps and Talons fundraiser from 2 to 6 p.m. The afternoon, for adults 21 and over, will feature over 10 craft breweries along with animal presentations and live music. Proceeds of the event will go to wildlife rehabilitation and nature education. Tickets are $30, $15 for designated drivers at the door. For more information, call 979-6344 or visit www. sweetbriarnc.org.

Debbie Stevens & Friends in concert

House of Brews, 1509 Main St., Port Jefferson will welcome Debbie Stevens & Friends in concert at 5 p.m. Line-up includes songs from Donna Summer, Prince, Barry Manilow with dancing, surprises and raffles all night. Kids welcome. Proceeds will benefit Stony Brook Children's Hospital and other local charities.

Questions? Call 509-6622.

Tuesday 26

Theater

Needleworkers meeting

‘Man of La Mancha’

The Suffolk County Chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America will hold its monthly meeting at Half Hollow Hills Community Library, 55 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills at 7 p.m. All levels welcome. No charge to attend first meeting. For information, please call 423-3738.

Audubon lecture

The Four Harbors Audubon Society will hold a free lecture at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket at 7 p.m. FHAS President Joyann Cirigliano will be presenting "My Yard Is for the Birds" focusing on the things birds and other wildlife look for in urban and suburban yards. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Help reduce waste and bring your own mug! To RSVP, call 766-3075.

Wednesday 27 Jazz lecture

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will present a lecture by Ron Stein titled "John Coltrane Home" from 6 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more info, call 751-1895.

International folk dancing

RJO Intermediate School, located at the corner of Church Street and Old Dock Road, Kings Park will host an evening of international and Israeli folk dancing every Wednesday (when school is in session) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $9 fee. Questions? Call Linda at 269-6894.

Thursday 28 Fall into Fun Carnival

Heritage Park, located at 633 Mount SinaiCoram Road in Mount Sinai will host its annual Fall into Fun Carnival today from 6 to 10 p.m., Sept. 29 from 6 to 11 p.m., Sept. 30 from noon to 11 p.m. and Oct. 1 from noon to 7 p.m. with rides, games and food. Free admission, fee for rides. For additional info, call 509-0882.

Book signing

New York Daily News columnist and TV personality Linda Stasi will be speaking as well as signing copies of her new thriller, "Book of Judas." At the Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will close out its 2016-2017 season with "Man of La Mancha," the classical musical of a dying man’s quest for the impossible dream, through Oct. 22. Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors, $20 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

'The Complete Works of Shakespeare'

The Carriage House Players (formerly Arena Players) will present "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare" (abridged) at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum's Mansion courtyard, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport on Sept.

24 at 7 p.m. In the event of rain, the show will be moved indoors. Tickets are $15 per person.

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

'The Bridges of Madison County'

Theatre Three, located at 412 Main Street in Port Jefferson, will kick off its 2017-2018 season with the musical "The Bridges of Madison County" through Oct. 28. An unforgettable story of two people caught between decision and desire, as a chance encounter becomes a second chance at so much more. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

See review on page B17.

'Gypsy'

John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present a production of "Gypsy," the rags-to-riches story of Louise, an awkward young girl who rose to national fame as the burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee, through Oct. 29. Let them entertain you with "Everything's Coming up Roses," "If Mama Was Married" and more.

Tickets range from $73 to $78. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

'To Spy or Not to Spy'

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization will present a performance by the Youth Corps Theatre Troupe of "To Spy or Not to Spy: That Is the Question" on Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. and again at 2:30 p.m. at the Brewster House, 18 Runs Road, Setauket.

Experience a theatrical performance showing the creation of the Culper Spy Ring. Guests will also receive a special tour of the historic house, c. 1655.

Tickets at the door are $4 adults, $2 children under 12. For more information, call 751-2244.

‘Circle Mirror Transformation’

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden will present a production of "Circle Mirror Transformation" by Annie Baker

'Oliver!'

Join the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown for a rousing production of "Oliver!" from Nov. 11 to Jan. 21, 2018.

Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart's classic musical based on Charles Dickens' novel, "Oliver Twist," with some of the most memorable characters and songs ever to hit the stage. Tickets are $25 adults, $15 children under 12. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

'A Christmas Carol'

Celebrate the season with Long Island's own holiday tradition, the 34th annual production of "A Christmas Carol," at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 18 to Dec. 30. Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas — past, present and future. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

'Annie'

Leapin' Lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine Annie takes center stage at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport from Nov. 9 to Dec. 31 in one of the world's best loved family musicals. Featuring such unforgettable songs as "It’s the Hard Knock Life," "Easy Street," "New Deal for Christmas" and the eternal anthem of optimism, "Tomorrow."

Tickets range from $73 to $78. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Film ‘Slap Shot’

Start hockey season right with a screening of "Slap Shot" at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Sept. 23 at 8 p.m.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the film stars Paul Newman and Jennifer Warren. Rated R. Call 423-7611 for more information.

'Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story' Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will screen the documentary, "Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story" on Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. Cosponsored by the Department of Technology and Society at Stony Brook University, guest speaker will be director Alexandra Dean. Tickets are $7 at the door. For more information, visit www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.

‘A War (Krigen)’

Half Hollow Hills Community Library, 510 Sweet Hollow Road, Melville will screen the 2015 "A War (Krigen)" on Sept. 27 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.

Joe Crookston in concert

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will kick off a new season of its Sunday Street concert series in the Carriage Museum’s Gillespie Room with a performance

by Joe Crookston at 5 p.m. Preceded by a reception and art show at 3:30 p.m. Tickets in advance are $22 through Sept. 22 at www. sundaystreet.org, $27 at the door. For further information, call 751-0066.

‘Sonic Sea’

Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a special screening of "Sonic Sea" on Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Co-presented by the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, The Nature Conservancy, the Huntington Oyster Bay Audubon Society and more. Followed by a panel discussion and reception. Free with online registration at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Monday 25 Blockbuster Broadway!

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present Blockbuster Broadway! at 8 p.m. Come experience all the showstopping tunes you love from Broadway's biggest hits! Spend an evening with songs from "Wicked," "The Phantom of the Opera," "Annie," "Jersey Boys," "The Lion King" and more.

Tickets are $25. To order, call 261-2900.

from Oct. 19 to 29 at Theatre 119 in the Islip Arts building. Mature content. Admission is $12 adults, $10 students 16 years of age or younger. For more information, call 451-4000.

Photo by Michael DeCristofaro

'TOGETHER WHEREVER WE GO' John Scherer (as Herbie), Michele Ragusa (as Rose) and Austen Danielle Bohmer (as Louise) star in 'Gypsy' currently in production at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport.

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From left, Lisa Miller with her research team Andrew McGregor, Alvin Acerbo, Tiffany Victor, Randy Smith, Ruth Pietri, Ryan Tappero, Nadia Hameed, Tunisia Solomon, Paul Panico and Adam Lowery Photo by Roger Stoutenburgh, BNL

BNL’s Lisa Miller teams up to explore copper’s role in brain disease Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF Most of the people at the building that cost near a billion dollars are pulled in different directions, often, seemingly, at the same time. They help others who, like them, have numerous questions about the world far smaller than the eye can see.

They also have their own questions, partnering up with other researchers to divide the work.

Lisa Miller, a senior biophysical chemist at Brookhaven National Laboratory, lives just such a multidirectional and multidimensional life.

The manager for user services, communications, education and outreach at the National Synchrotron Light Source II, Miller recently joined forces with other scientists to explore the potential impact of copper on a neurodegenerative disease called cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA).

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

Miller is collaborating with Steve Smith, the director of structural biology in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Stony Brook University and William Van Nostrand, a professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at SBU who will be moving to the University of Rhode Island.

The trio is in the second year of a five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health.

Miller’s role is to image the content, distribution and oxidation state of copper in the mouse brain and vessels.

Van Nostrand, whom Smith described as the “glue” that holds the group together, does the cognitive studies and Smith explores the amyloid structure.

In an email, Smith explained that Van Nostrand’s primary area of research is in CAA, while he and Miller were originally focused elsewhere.

Potentially toxic on its own, copper is transported in the body attached to a protein.

When copper is in a particular ionic state — when it has two extra protons and is looking for electrons with which to reduce its positive charge — it reacts with water and oxygen, producing hydrogen peroxide, which is toxic.

Miller and her colleagues are working on a technique that will enable them to freeze the tissue and image it. Seeing the oxidation state of the metal requires that it be hydrated, or wet. The X-rays, however, react with water, causing radiation damage to the tissue.

To minimize this damage, the researchers freeze the tissue. At NSLS-II, a team of scientists are working to develop X-ray-compatible cryostages that will allow them to freeze and image the tissue.

Miller is trying to figure out where and why the copper is binding to an amyloid beta protein. This is the same protein that’s involved in plaques prevalent in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease.

In Alzheimer’s patients, the plaques are found in the parenchyma, or the extracellular space around the brain cells. In CAA, the deposits are attached to the surface of the blood ves-

sels on the brain side.

The current hypothesis about how copper becomes reactive in the brain originates from work Van Nostrand and Miller published recently.

They suggested that the amyloid fibrils in CAA adopt an anti-parallel orientation and the fibrils in the plaques in Alzheimer’s are in a parallel orientation. The anti-parallel structure predicts that there is a binding site for copper that, if occupied, would stabilize the structure.

“We are currently working to establish if this idea is correct,” Smith explained in an email, suggesting that the NSLS-II provides a “unique resource for addressing the role of copper in CAA. The data [Miller] is collecting are essential, key components of the puzzle.”

The NSLS-II will provide the kind of spatial resolution that allows Miller to measure how much copper is in the deposits. Ideally, she’d like to see the oxidation state of the copper to see if a reaction that’s producing hydrogen peroxide is occurring.

A challenge with peroxide is that it’s hard to find in a living tissue. It is highly reactive, which means it does its damage and then reverts to water and oxygen.

POWER OF 3 continued on page B28

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, it is not uncommon to feel on edge when leaving your comfort zone. Embrace this sense of adventure and uncertainty and make the most of a unique opportunity.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, you desire stability even though you take some chances in the coming days. You may appear sure-footed to others, but your nerves may be out of control. Take things slowly.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, thoughts keep tugging at your emotions and leaving you with lingering feelings of doubt. It is time to push away those feelings once and for all.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, find different ways to express your feelings to your partner. This can open the lines of communication and strengthen your bond.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, communication is essential in any relationship, including ones of a romantic nature. Learn to get your point across without being too forward.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, you may have little desire to go above and beyond what is necessary this week. You may want to spend much of your time sticking to familiar routines.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, you can probably use a good dose of peace and quiet right now, but there are too many things on your calendar for this to be possible anytime soon.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, enjoy a boost in ambition, stamina and overall energy in the coming days.

This will help you initiate and complete projects with amazing precision.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Intense desires are simmering just beneath the surface, Leo. But you’re not sure how to express your feelings just yet. Usually you are direct, but this may require finesse.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Hanging out with friends seems like a great idea, especially when all of your tasks at work and at home have been completed, Virgo. Don’t let anything hold you back.

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SBU SportSweek SePt. 21 – SePt. 27, 2017

Tomorrow is Friday – wear red on Campus!

Stony BRook UniveRSity

Freshmen score six goals for Stony Brook Alyssa Francese was fantastic.

The freshman recorded three goals in 15 minutes to help lift Stony Brook women’s soccer team to a 6-0 win over Wagner University Sept. 17.

But she wasn’t the only freshman chipping into the win.

On top of Francese’s first three goals of her collegiate career, Rachel Florenz scored twice in the second half and Kimmy Chavkin added one goal as the Seawolves move to 3-6-0 on the season.

“It’s been a long few weeks with some of the results not going our way, but even in defeat, we were growing as individuals and as a team,” Stony Brook head coach Brendan Faherty said. “I’m happy for our players, not just for today’s result, but more importantly with how they played. We played with a lot of composure on the ball, and were rewarded with some great goals by our attacking players.”

Chavkin got Stony Brook on the board, blasting a pass from senior Sydney Vaughn into the top right corner of the net from 16 yards out at 35:53.

Francese, who was named America East Rookie of the Week, netted her three goals in the second half. Her first goal came at 52:31, heading the ball into the bottom of the net off a corner kick to make it 2-0 Seawolves.

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Rachel Florenz, above, and Alyssa Francese, on right, scored five of Stony Brook women’s soccer team’s six goals in a win over Wagner University Sept. 17.

The freshman made it 3-0 at 55:14, knocking her shot into the bottom right corner after making a run down the left wing. Her third came at 67:04, finding the back of the net from close range.

Florenz scored in the 71st and 75th minute — her fourth and fifth goals of the year.

Freshman goalkeeper Sofia Manner made two saves over more than 76 minutes; then

junior Cara Gallagher came in and made two stops over the final 13:52. The two goalkeepers combined to earn Stony Brook’s second shutout of the season.

The Seawolves travel to Sacred Heart University Sept. 22 for a noon nonconference contest. Stony Brook’s next home game will be Sept. 28 against conference foe University of Massachusetts Lowell.

Seawolves football team runs past Sacred Heart

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Stony Brook quarterback Joe Carbone, above, threw three touchdown passes.

Running back Jordan Gowins, on right, scored the final touchdown of the game in a big win over Sacred Heart University.

With 294 rushing yards, the Stony Brook football team ran past visiting Sacred Heart University in the 2017 home opener, 45-7, in a nonconference victory Sept. 16.

The Seawolves (2-1) had six different players score a touchdown, including running backs Stacey Bedell and his second cousin Jordan Gowins, while quarterback Joe Carbone tossed career-high three scores to three different receivers, including wide receiver Donavin Washigton’s first career touchdown in the second quarter.

“This was a good team win,” Stony Brook head coach Chuck Priore said. “Sacred Heart was 2-0 and certainly has a very good offensive team and they were letting up 29 yards a game rushing. I think we imposed our will physically, played with a focus, we executed the fundamentals and our kids had fun, and that’s important.”

Stony Brook’s special teams scored its second touchdown of the season on the fifth blocked punt for a touchdown in the past 15 games. Redshirt freshman defensive back EJ Fineran blocked Sacred Heart’s (2-1) second punt attempt of the game in the first quarter and freshman wide receiver Seba Nekhet fell on it in the end zone.

Stony Brook once again scored first when junior tight end Cal Daniels pulled down a

nine-yard pass from Carbone in the end zone with 9:41 left in the first quarter. Junior Alex Lucansky’s point-after attempt was good.

Sacred Heart cracked the scoreboard with 3:55 remaining in the first quarter when running back Ose Imeokparia took it in from one-yard out. Josh Freiria’s extrapoint kick was good to extend the lead.

Carbone found Washington on the left side of the end zone from seven yards out with 10:09 left in the second quarter, and hit Ray Bolden for a 25-yard touchdown with 6:31 in the second quarter. Stony Brook capped the first half scoring when Bedell used a misdirection to scamper 52 yards for the touchdown with 4:37 on the clock. Lucansky remained perfect for a 35-0 halftime score.

“I don’t think this was a vengeance game, but we definitely came out ready to play tonight,” Carbone said. “Tonight we got the better hand.”

Then, Gowins pushed 10 yards up the field for the score with 2:52 left in the third.

Lucansky capped the score with a careerlong 43-yard field goal with 8:24 left in the fourth quarter.

Carbone, a senior, was 9-for-14 passing for 99 yards. Bolden had four receptions for 43 yards, junior running back Donald Liotine had 84 yards on 11 carries and Go-

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wins gained 78 yards on 17 carries with one touchdown.

Defensive back Chris Cooper recorded eight total tackles, while Stony Brook finished with seven tackles for a loss and a pair of interceptions.

Stony Brook hosts Towson University in a Colonial Athletic Association Football contest Sept. 23 at 6 p.m.

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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 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 All are Welcome to Begin Again. Come Pray With Us. Rev. Jerry DiSpigno, Pastor Office of Christian Formation • (631) 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 Reconciliation 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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ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone/Fax: (631) 941–4141 Parish Office email: parish@stjamessetauket.org Office Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 am - 2 pm

Mission Statement: Beloved daughters and sons of the Catholic parish of St. James, formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, are a pilgrim community on Camiño-toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit. Our response to Jesus’ invitation to be faithful and fruitful disciples requires us to be nurtured by the Eucharist and formed by the Gospel’s call to be a Good Samaritan to neighbor and enemy. That in Jesus’ name we may be a welcoming community respectful of life in all its diversities and beauty; stewards of and for God’s creation; and witnesses to Faith, Hope and Charity.

Rev. James-Patrick Mannion, Pastor Rev. Gerald Cestare, Associate Pastor Rev. 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) Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Baptisms: Contact the Office at the end of the third month (pregnancy) to set date 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 Bereavement: (631) 941-4141 x 341 Faith Formation Office: (631) 941-4141 x 328 Outreach: (631) 941-4141 x 333 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: (631) 473-1211 Our Daily Bread Sunday Soup Kitchen 3 pm

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” Worship hour is 8:30 am and 10 am Sunday School and Childcare offered at 10:00 am open to all children (infants to 8th grade).

The last Sunday of every month is our Welcome Sunday Service.

This service has been intentionally designed to include persons of differing abilities from local group homes.

10th Anniversary of Welcome Sunday September 24 at 10 am We are an Open and Affirming Congregation.

EPISCOPAL

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

Sunday Services: 8 am, 9:30 am and 11:15 am Church School/Child Care at 9:30 am Church School classes now forming. Call 631-941-4245 for registration.

Weekday Holy Eucharist’s: Thursday 12:00 pm and first Friday of the month 7:30 pm (rotating: call Parish Office for location.)

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 Services 8 am & 10 am Sunday Eucharist: 8 am and 10 am/Wednesday 10 in our chapel Sunday School and Nursery Registration for Sunday School starting Sunday after the 10 am Eucharist Our ministries: Welcome 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 INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST CHURCH Loving God • Loving Others • Sharing the Gospel

1266 N. Country Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790 (631) 689-7660 • www.internationalbaptistsb.org

Pastor Hank Kistler Sunday Worship 11 am Thursday Small Groups 7 pm HARVEST SUNDAY Sunday, October 15-Fun for the whole family. Hay rides, bounce house, pumpkin patch, pony rides & fall goodies.

After our 11 am worship service FREE! All Welcome!

ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

Main Street, Stony Brook • (631) 751–0034

322 Route 25A, East Setauket • (631) 941–3670 www.3vc.org

“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond

www.allsouls–stonybrook.org • allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Please come and welcome our new Priest: The Rev. Farrell D. Graves, Ph.D., Vicar 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.

Knowing Christ...Making Him Known

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!

To be listed in the Religious Directory, please call 631–751–7663

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Religious 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*

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

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

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

Cantor Daniel Kramer Executive Director Marcie Platkin Principal Heather Welkes Youth Director Jen Schwartz Services: Friday at 8 pm; Saturday at 9:15 am Daily morning and evening minyan- Call for times.

Tot Shabbat • Family Services • Sisterhood • Men’s Club Seniors’ Club • Youth Group • Continuing Ed Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Judaica Shop • Food Pantry Lecture Series • Jewish Film Series NSJC JEWISH LEARNING CENTER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Innovative curriculum and programming for children ages 5-13 Imagine a synagogue that feels like home!

Come connect with us on your Jewish journey.

Member United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

JEWISH

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

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Rabbi David Katz Cantor Marcey Wagner Rabbi Emeritus Stephen A. Karol Rabbi Emeritus Adam D. Fisher Cantor Emeritus Michael F. Trachtenberg

Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm and Saturday 10 am Religious School • Monthly Family Service • Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups • Senior Club • Adult Education Sisterhood • Brotherhood • Book Club-more

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YOUNG ISRAEL OF CORAM

Coram Jewish Center 981 Old Town Rd., Coram • (631) 698–3939 www.YIC.org • YoungIsraelofCoram@gmail.com

RABBI DR. MORDECAI AND MARILYN GOLSHEVSKY RABBI SAM AND REBECCA GOLSHEVSKY

“The Eternal Flame-The Eternal Light” weekly Channel 20 at 10 a.m.

Shabbat Morning Services 9 a.m. Free Membership. No building fund. Bar/Bat Mitzvah Shabbat and Holiday Services followed by hot buffet. Adult Education Institute for men and women. Internationally prominent Lecturers and Torah Classes. Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

Kaballah Classes. Jewish Holiday Institute. Tutorials for all ages.

FREE TUITION FOR HEBREW SCHOOL PUT MEANING IN YOUR LIFE (631) 698-3939 Member, National Council of Young Israel.

All welcome regardless of knowledge or observance level.

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 at 5 pm, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 am Service of Prayers for Healing on the first weeked of each month at all services Children and Youth Ministries Sparklers (3-11) Saturdays 5 pm • Sunday School (ages 3-11) 9:30 am Kids’ Club (ages 4-10) Wednesdays 4:15 pm Teen Ministry (ages 11-16) Saturdays 3 pm

ST. PAULS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station (631) 473–2236

Rev. Paul A. Downing, Pastor email: pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com • pastor’s cell: 347–423–3623 Services: Sundays-8:30 and 10:30 am—Holy Communion Sunday School during 10:30 service Bible and Bagels 9:30 am on Sundays Wednesday Night — 7:30 pm Intimate Holy Communion Friday Morning 10:30 am—Power of Prayer Hour Join us for any service-all are welcome We are celebrating 100 years in Port Jefferson Station

METHODIST BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

COMMACK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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

METHODIST FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Welcome to our church!

We invite you to Worship with us!

Come check us out! Jeans are okay!

Open Table Communion 1st Sunday every month.

603 Main Street, Port Jefferson Church Office- (631) 473–0517 Rev. Sandra J. Moore - Pastor Sunday Worship - 9:30 am (summer), 10:00 am (September) Children’s Sunday School - Sept. to June (Sunday School sign up form on Web) Email- 1stumc@optonline.net Web- http://www.pjfumc.org

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 160 Main Street, Corner of 25A and Main Street East Setauket • (631) 941–4167

Rev. Steven kim, Pastor

www.setauketumc.org • SUMCNY@aol.com Sunday Worship Service & Church School 10 am Holy Communion 1st Sunday of Month Mary & Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) monthly on 2nd Tuesday at 1pm

STONY BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST

216 Christian Ave., Stony Brook, 11790 Church Office: 631-751-0574 stonybrookcommunitychurch@gmail.com www.stonybrookcommunitychurch.org Rev. chuck Van Houten, Pastor Connecting people to God, purpose and each other Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am

Renewing, Restoring, Reviving for the 21st Century!

PRESBYTERIAN

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

Making God’s community livable for all since 1660!! www.setauketpresbyterian.org Email: setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net

Rev. Mary, Barrett Speers, pastor

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.facebook.com/welcomefriendssoupkitchen Welcome Friends Soup Kitchen Prep Site: tfolliero@yahoo.com All are welcome to join this vibrant community of worship, music (voice and bell choirs), mission (local, national and international), and fellowship. Call the church office or visit our website for current information on church activities. SPC is a More Light Presbyterian Church and part of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians working toward a church as generous and just as God’s grace.

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‘THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY’ Continued from page B17 Much credit goes to Jeffrey Hoffman who handled the show’s musical direction and turned this small cast into an incredible musical ensemble.

Fran’s husband Bud is played by Dennis Creighton, who really captures the essence of the character and shows his musical tenor in the show’s second act and final number. He’s accompanied by two incredible young actors — Ella Watts as their daughter Carolyn and Matthew Rafanelli as her bookish brother, Michael. I was particularly impressed with Watts. This former star of NBC’s “The Sound of Music Live!” has a voice so incredibly refined that you wish she had even more time on stage.

Rafanelli really shines in his role and you’ll find yourself constantly rooting for him and his dreams and flashing back to your own childhood sibling drama. No doubt we’ll be seeing both actors on stage many times in the future!

Theatre Three veteran and Bryan Cranston look alike Steve McCoy remains one of my favorite company members. He plays Charlie — the friendly, simpleton neighbor of the Johnsons and provides comic relief throughout some of the show’s tougher moments. His wife Marge provides nonstop laughter followed by some incredibly endearing scenes. She is portrayed by the incredibly talented Amy Wodon Huben.

Brian Gill’s low and powerful voice brings Robert Kincaid, the world traveling photographer to life. His duets with Conner are some of the highlights of the show. His personality is infectious and translates beautifully on stage.

Last, though certainly not least, is the incredibly diversified performances of Marissa Girgus who plays not one but over four roles. She steps into each of them flawlessly, creating performances both touching and comedic. I felt all sorts of emotions during her nothing short of groovy performance of “Another Life.”

Being a smaller cast, you can get a sense that each character was crafted to perfection not just by the actors but by their direc-

Photo by Peter Lanscombe, Theatre Three Productions Inc

From left, Marissa Girgus, Dennis Creighton, Steve McCoy, TracyLynn Conner, Matthew Rafanelli and Ella Watts in a scene from ‘The Bridges of Madison County’ This may be one of the most beautiful sets Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and stutor. They feel so real and so dynamic, which is exceptional as several actors play mul- I’ve seen at Theatre Three. Randall Parsons dents, $20 ages 5 to 12. Children under 5 tiple roles ... something that usually takes transports you to the great American Mid- not permitted. Contains adult subject matter. you out of an experience but now suddenly west. Robert W. Henderson Jr., the show’s Parental discretion is advised.

A special event, “Behind the Curtain with lighting designer, ensures the light breaks enhances it.

My favorite part of the show (outside of through the barn wood in spectacular ways. ‘The Bridges of Madison County’” will be held its cast) was its unique score, which com- One can’t help but feel nostalgic when look- on Oct. 22. Join Director Jeffrey Sanzel, musical director Jeffrey Hoffman and actor TracyLbines two radically different genres to make ing at the kitchen they designed as well.

From top to bottom this show is local the- ynn Conner for a freewheeling exploration of something genuinely unique. Strings played as though from the Italian countryside, har- ater at its finest. Provoking several audible this powerful contemporary musical. The full rowing and haunting — a reminder of an gasps from the audience followed by thun- buffet supper and talk will begin at 5 p.m. and old world, an abandoned life combined derous rounds of applause, “The Bridges of will be followed by the show. $30 per person. with the lively sound of the great American Madison County” is something you wish you For more information, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Midwest, and the wholehearted lifestyle of could photograph and treasure forever.

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefthe American farmer. For a brief moment Photo by Peter Lanscombe, Theatre Three Productions Inc. these sounds clash into something unique ferson will present “The Bridges of Madison On the cover: County” on the Mainstage through Oct. 28. A scene from ‘The Bridges of Madison County’ and unforgettable.

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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

UNITY

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF HUNTINGTON

UNITY CHURCH OF HEALING LIGHT

380 Nicolls Road • between Rte 347 & Rte 25A (631) 751–0297 • www.uufsb.org • office@uufsb.org

109 Brown’s Road, Huntington, NY 11743 631–427–9547

(minister@uufsb.org) Sunday Service: 10:30 am

Rev. G. Jude Geiger, Minister

Rev. Margaret H. Allen

Religious Education at UUFSB: Unitarian Universalism accepts wisdom from many sources and offers non-dogmatic religious education for children from 3-18 to foster ethical and spiritual development and knowledge of world religions. Classes Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. Childcare for little ones under three. Senior High Youth Group meetings Sunday evenings.

Registration is ongoing. For more information: dre@uufsb.org.

www.uufh.org

(minister@uufh.org) Starr Austin, religious educator (dreuufh@gmail.com) Sunday Service 10:30 am, Children’s Religious Education 10:30 am Whoever you are, whomever you love, wherever you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome here.

Our services offer a progressive, non-creedal message with room for spiritual seekers.

Services and Religious Education each Sunday at 10:30 am Youth Group, Lifespan Religious Education for Adults, Adult and Children’s Choirs. Participants in the Huntington Interfaith Housing Initiative. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.

203 East Pulaski Rd., Huntington Sta. (631) 385–7180 www.unityhuntingtonny.org

Rev. Saba Mchunguzi

Unity Church of Healing Light is committed to helping people unfold their Christ potential to transform their lives and build spiritual community through worship, education, prayer and service.

Sunday Worship & Church School 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.

Sign Language Interpreter at Sunday Service

To be listed in the Religious Directory, please call 631–751–7663 ©148453

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Culper Spy Day 2017

OUR REVOLUTIONARY STORY The weather cooperated as the community came out in droves for the 3rd annual Culper Spy Day on Sept. 16. Ticket holders were able to visit 15 locations in the Three Village and Port Jefferson area and learned how people lived during the Revolutionary War with blacksmithing and colonial cooking demonstrations, and about the infamous Culper Spy Ring which originated from Setauket. Historic churches and the oldest home in Brookhaven, the Brewster House, opened their doors to tours on this rare occasion.

Photos by Greg Catalano

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We Proudly Present the TIMES BEACON RECORD NEWS MEDIA

POWER OF 3 Continued from page B22

HISTORY HONOR ROLL

With gratitude to the many residents, businesses and organizations who continue to come forward and help us bring our local history to life through our film,

For their generous support we thank: Empire National Bank St. Charles Hospital Todd Shapiro Associates Glynn Mercep and Purcell, LLP Margo Arceri and Tri-Spy Tours Michael Harford Fred and Debbie Bryant, Bryant Funeral Home Charles Lefkowitz and Realty Three Peter Moloney and Moloney Funeral Homes Michael Ardolino of Realty Connect • Chris Nevin Andy Polan and Stony Brook Vision World The Connell Family and M.A. Connell Funeral Home Trumbull Printing • Jetset Jenny Ann Kilbourne • Matt Duff y Stephanie Pessoa and Brandon Loos Virginia Cash Cares • Joe DiSanti Long Island Speed Specialists For their invaluable assistance we thank: The Ward Melville Heritage Organization SPLIA (Society For The Preservation of Long Island Antiquities) Steve Healy and The Three Village Historical Society Bev Tyler • Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry Miller Place-Mount Sinai Historical Society Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson Three Village Community Trust Long Island Seaport and Eco Center Antique Costumes and Props by Nan Benner’s Farm • John Worrell • Theatre Three Stony Brook University • Caroline Church Setauket Gourmet Deli • Setauket Village Diner Via Pizza • Pasta Pasta • Eastern Pavilion • Unique Cleaners We welcome community participation.

If you are interested in preserving our local history and wish to add your name and that of your business to our movie credits (e.g. Executive Producer, Associate Producer), please call us at 631-751-7744 ©150338

Lisa Miller and her dog Dora on a recent 100-mile trek from Hiawassee, Georgia, to Fontana Dam in North Carolina Photo from Lisa Miller As someone with considerable responsibilities outside her own scientific pursuits, Miller said she spends about a quarter of her time on her own research.

One of Miller’s jobs during the summer is to host the open house for NSLS-II, which allows members of the community to visit the facility. This year, at the end of July, she “was thrilled” to host about 1,600 members of the community. “Most of them wanted to go on the floor and meet the scientists and walk” around the three quarters of a mile circle, she said.

While they are interested in the research, the surprising mode of transportation strikes their fancy when they trek around the site.

“The thing that fascinates them when they walk in the door is the tricycles,” she said.

The NSLS-II can’t take credit for being the first facility to use these adult-sized tricycles, which number over 100 at the facility. “It’s a synchrotron thing.”

The previous NSLS at BNL was too

compact and had too many turns, which made the three-wheeled vehicles, which, like a truck, need a wider turning radius to maneuver on a road, impractical.

Miller, who is a part of the trike-share program, is an avid hiker. This summer, she completed a 100-mile trek from Hiawassee, Georgia, to Fontana Dam in North Carolina.

This section was located in the area of totality for the solar eclipse and Miller was able to witness the astronomical phenomenon at Siler Bald in North Carolina.

A resident of Wading River, Miller, who grew up in the similarly flat terrain of Cleveland, spends considerable time walking and running with her rescue mutt Dora, who accompanied her on her recent hike.

While Miller finds the research she does with copper rewarding, she said she also appreciates the opportunities NSLS-II affords her. “Every day is different and we never know what project will show up next,” she said.

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$ HELLO WORLD! Maria Hoffman of Setauket was in the right place at the right time when she snapped this photo of a diamondback terrapin hatching at West Meadow Beach in Stony Brook on Aug. 20. She writes, ‘I met a young woman, Emmy Silver, who was standing watch over a diamondback terrapin nest that had begun to hatch on the side of the path to the Gamecock Cottage. She was a volunteer for Friends of Flax Pond, which monitors the turtle nesting. While I spoke with her, we watched this one egg hatch. The little turtle was only about 2 inches long. Once it broke its head out of the egg, it rested for a long while. But once it was ready to come out, it made a fast push and then all its movements were fast.

It was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen!’

Harbor Ballet Theatre Presents

The Nutcracker

TICKETS GO ON SALE OCTOBER 1ST Friday December 1st at 8:00 pm Saturday December 2nd at 3:00 & 8:00 pm Sunday December 3rd at 3:00 pm Performances at Port Jefferson High School All seats $25.00 • Group and Senior rates available

Tickets can be purchased at Harbor Ballet Theatre, 1 Reeves Rd., Port Jefferson or online at eventbrite.com or harborballet.com

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FOR INFORMATION OR TO ORDER TICKETS

CALL 631-331-3149 Featuring Guest Artist: Craig Salstein of The American Ballet Theatre who will be joining us as our Cavalier

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DRAW OUT! Arts Festival returns to Heckscher Museum The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave, Huntington invites all ages to its annual DRAW OUT! Arts Festival on Sunday, Sept. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. Now in its 9th year, the free community event will be held inside the museum and outside in beautiful Heckscher Park and feature artists’ demonstrations, performances, games and hands-on activities to inspire fun and creativity!

Try your hand at live figure drawing lead by Long Island’s renowned artist Christian White; create an “I Care” masterpiece and poem with author and cartoonist Paul Rodriguez;

and join artist Doug Reina Plein Air painting by Heckscher Pond. Meet Long Island artist Lisa Breslow, whose work is featured in the museum’s exhibit Ebb & Flow: Seascapes and Shoreline Views. Enjoy performances by singer/songwriter Kirsten Maxwell and The Huntington Center for Performing Arts. Play larger-than-life chess and checkers with Your Move Chess & Games. Engage in hands-on projects with participating cultural organizations and meet other Long Island artists.

Public funding provided by Suffolk County. Sponsor New York Life

Insurance Co. will provide identification cards through its Child ID Program. Presenting sponsors Grumbacher, KOH-I-NOOR, and the thalo.com artist community will offer complimentary artist gift bags to visitors while supplies last.

Admission to the Heckscher Museum is free during DRAW OUT! Exhibitions on view are Ebb & Flow: Seascape and Shoreline Views and Art of Narrative: Timeless Tales and Visual Vignettes. Docents will be available in the galleries. Rain date is Oct. 1. For additional information visit www.

Heckscher.org or call 631-351-3250.

Tour the School * Meet Our Teachers * Speak with Students

Welcome to

Our Lady of Mercy Academy

OPEN HOUSE

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From left, Brookhaven Town Superintendent of Highways Dan Losquadro (R) and Councilman Kevin LaValle (R-Selden) with a visitor to Safety Town during a previous event.

Town of Brookhaven hosts 4th annual Highway Safety Day This Saturday, Sept. 23, the Brookhaven Highway Department will host the 4th annual Highway Safety Day at Safety Town, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville. The day’s family-friendly events will include a free car seat inspection (by appointment only) from 8 a.m. to noon, a free bicycle safety rodeo from noon to 3 p.m. and various interactive highway safety demonstrations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. from participating organizations.

The free car seat check is being held on National Seat Check Saturday, part of Child Passenger Safety Week, a campaign sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) dedicated to helping parents and caregivers make sure their children ride as safely as possible, every trip, every time. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s NHTSA, 59 percent of car seats are misused. Every 33 seconds, a child under the age of 13 is involved in a crash; using car seats that are ageand size-appropriate is the best way to keep children safe.

During the free bicycle rodeo, participants can complete a noncompetitive skills course, while learning how to safely ride their bikes in a child-sized, miniature town. This event is a great opportunity for kids to become more aware bicyclists and reduce the risk of accidents and injuries on our roadways. Participants are required to bring their own bicycles and helmets, both of which will be inspected for safety.

Organizations participating in the highway safety demonstrations include the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, the Suffolk County Police Department, Holtsville Fire Department, Suffolk County FRES, Long Island Rail Road and Long Island ABATE. In addition, WALK 97.5 will be onsite with its prize wheel, and complimentary chips and salsa will be provided by Moe’s Southwest Grill.

For more information or to register for a car seat inspection, call 631-363-3770.

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KIDS KORNER

Embrace your opportunities World Class training is at your doorstep.

Principal Dancer Brianna Jimenez, 14 A TALE AS OLD AS TIME Michael Loccisano and Alex Bertolini star in Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’ at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts through Oct. 29. Photo by Courtney Braun

Programs Highway Safety Day

Aquatic Fun

The Long Island Science Center, 21 North Country Road, Rocky Point will present Aquatic Fun! on Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. How many fish can you memorize? Are you an aquatic engineer? Test your skills and creativity by understanding how scientists are saving the planet by sinking garbage. $7 per person, children 2 and under free. For further information, call 208-8000.

The Science of the Harvest

Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will present a drop-in program, The Science of the Harvest, on Sept. 23 and 24 from 1 to 5 p.m. Explore nature’s abundant bounty in New York: Apples! $5 per person. Call 3313277 or visit www.maritimeexplorium.org for more information.

Princess Tea Party

Ballet Long Island, 1863 Pond Road, Ronkonkoma will host a Princess Tea Party on Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. Enjoy a performance on stage with some of your favorite princesses, take photos and then enjoy a tea party with lemonade, tea, cupcakes and cookies. $19 per guest. Proceeds benefit scholarship fund. To order, call 737-1964.

Scrimshaw Carving Workshop

Children ages 6 and up can join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor for a Scrimshaw Carving Workshop on Sept. 23 from 1 to 2 p.m. See how whalers carved scrimshaw as a leisure activity during their global voyages. Create a personalized scrimshaw-style keepsake to take home. $12 per participant.

Questions? Call 367-3418.

Whale Plushie Teen/Tween Workshop The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will host a workshop for ages 10 to 16 on Sept. 27 from 4 to 5 p.m. Bring your love for recycled art to create your own whale plushie. $12 per person. To register, call 367-3418.

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington hosts Toddler Time for ages 3 to 5 every Thursday at 11 a.m. Free. No registration necessary. For further information, call 271-1442.

Film ‘Little Giants’

Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville will present a free screening of “Little Giants” on Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket. Call 451-6645 or 451-6968 for additional details.

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Bring the family to the Town of Brookhaven’s Safety Town, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville for Highway Safety Day on Sept. 23 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Take part in a bicycle rodeo, car seat inspection and interactive highway safety demonstrations from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, Suffolk County Police Department, Holtsville Fire Department and more.

Free. Questions? Call 758-9664. See details on page B30.

SEISKAYA BALLET

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2017-2018 REGISTRATION

‘Cinderella’

Ballet Long Island, 1863 Pond Road, Ronkonkoma will present “Cinderella,” on Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. and again at 12:15 p.m. and Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $18 adults, $9 children and seniors. To order, call 737-1964.

Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present an all-youth production of Disney’s beloved fairy tale “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” through Oct. 29. Join Belle, the Beast, Gaston and Mrs. Potts on an enchanting musical adventure. All seats are $15. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www. smithtownpac.org.

Disney’s ‘Cinderella Kids’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present the classic fairy tale “Cinderella” from Sept. 23 to Oct. 29. Featuring beloved Disney characters and songs, “Cinderella Kids” will be performed by a cast of Long Island’s most talented teens and is sure to captivate and delight children of all ages. Tickets are $15. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

‘A Kooky Spooky Halloween’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present “A Kooky Spooky Halloween,” a merry musical about a ghost who’s afraid of the dark, from Oct. 7 to 28 with a sensory-friendly performance on Oct. 15 at 11 a.m. When his secret is revealed, he is forced to leave his haunted home and set off on a quest with his newly found friends to learn the power of helping others. Come in costume if you wish! Tickets are $10, To order, call 928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

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

Three Village Basketball League 2 NIGHTS ONLY

Boys Divisions : 4th through 10th grade Girls Divisions : 4th through 7th grade**** ****(if enrollment permits we will have a combined 6/7th) WHEN: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 • Wednesday, October 4, 2017 WHERE: Nassakeag Elementary School Cafeteria 490 Pond Path, East Setauket TIME: Doors will open at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm FEE: 1 Child $155.00 • 2 Children $250.00 3 or more $300.00 WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO JOIN OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

For questions please contact Lou Ramu 631-561-9331 www.threevillagebasketballleague.com email: info@threevillagebasketballleague.com ©150044

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A LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY From Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. I am pleased to share news about campus matters with our Stony Brook University neighbors and the broader community. There is much to be proud of at Stony Brook, and I expect this to be an exciting year.

I am especially proud of the recent findings showing that a Stony Brook University education provides a proven path toward upward mobility for students from low-income households. A new study led by the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research ranks Stony Brook among the top 10 colleges and universities in the nation whose students begin college at the bottom fifth of income distribution and then go on to have income in the top three-fifths.

To assist with college affordability, Governor Andrew Cuomo crafted the Excelsior Scholarship program to make public college tuition free for students within certain income bands. New York is leading the way in college affordability, and this fall roughly 400 freshmen, transfers and continuing students applying to Stony Brook have been awarded the scholarship. To learn more about Excelsior, visit our financial aid website at stonybrook.edu/finaid.

Stony Brook is at the forefront of next-generation multidisciplinary engineering and medicine. The Empire State Development Corporation recently approved a $75 million grant to develop the Institute for Discovery and Innovation in Medicine & Engineering (I-DIME) at the Stony Brook Research and Development Park. The 70,000-square-foot building, expected to open in 2021, will provide a place where cutting-edge academic research and data analytic support come together with private sector ingenuity to solve some of today’s most challenging problems. I am grateful to Senator John Flanagan and Senator Ken LaValle for their vision and their help in bringing this grant to fruition.

In healthcare news, Stony Brook University welcomed Southampton Hospital, now known as Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, as a member of the Stony Brook Medicine health system. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital combines academic medicine and community medicine for a new level of care for East End residents. Senator LaValle and Assembly Member Fred Thiele Jr. were among the original visionaries on this initiative and helped us work through the state approval process.

Student housing construction continues on campus with the new West J Apartments, which will provide 173 additional apartment-style beds for upper-division undergraduates beginning in fall 2018. Stony Brook, now with more than 10,000 beds on campus, remains the leader in on-campus housing in the SUNY system.

As we enter the final months of the $600 million Campaign for Stony Brook, I am heartened by the support we have already received from more than 43,000 donors — most of whom are from the Stony Brook community. I’m pleased to report that we’ve already raised $554 million to support scholarships, endowed faculty, cancer research, the new Children’s Hospital (opening next year), the Staller Center and other areas of excellence across campus.

Our student-athletes are gearing up for another successful season, and we’ve made some upgrades to Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. New seating, concession stands and restrooms have been added to improve the fan experience. We hope to see you at Wolfstock, our homecoming tradition, on Saturday, October 14, when the Seawolves take on the New Hampshire Wildcats.

Stony Brook strives to be a good neighbor, and this year we are opening our campus departments to our friends, families and neighbors for the first CommUniversity Day on September 23. Visit our various campus “neighborhoods” from noon to 4 pm to discover new technology, hear some great music, learn about exciting research, enjoy hands-on activities and find ways to live a healthier lifestyle. Parking and admission are free. Details are available at stonybrook.edu/SBUCommUniversity.

We invite you to visit the campus and experience what Stony Brook offers. We are proud of all we are doing here and around the world through our research and education. We hope you share that Seawolf pride.

Sincerely,

Samuel L. Stanley Jr., MD President, Stony Brook University

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