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SPOTLIGHT

By Janee [email protected]

Legendary jazz musician JohnColtrane composed “A LoveSupreme” in his Dix Hills home in1964. Earlier this month, the songwas named to the 2015 NationalRecording Registry by The Library

of Congress.“Alice Coltrane,

his wife who was atremendous musi-cian in her ownright, describesJohn as having se-questered himselfin the upstairs

room of that home forabout five days and finally descend-ing down the stairs like Moses com-ing down from the mountain topshaving completed this masterpiece,”said Ron Stein, president of the

board of directors of the Friends ofthe Coltrane Home. “It had that kindof weight to it and it’s fascinating tolook at the process of the music be-cause it came to him all at once.”The song is “one of the most in-

fluential recordings of the 20th cen-tury so it was more or less a nobrainer for the registry to have se-lected it,” Stein said.Each year, the Library of Con-

gress selects 25 sound recordings topreserve and recognize for their cul-tural, historical or aesthetic signifi-cance. The National RecordingRegistry collection is maintained atthe Library of Congress’ PackardCampus for Audio Visual Conserva-tion in Culpeper, Virginia, saidStephen Leggett, program coordina-tor of the National RecordingPreservation Board.“A Love Supreme,” which re-

leased as a two-sided vinyl album of

the same name, has four movementswithin one song, including “Ac-knowledgement,” “Resolution,”“Pursuance,” and “Psalm.”The album begins with pianist

McCoy Tyner, drummer Elvin Jonesand Coltrane playing tenor saxo-phone before bassist Jimmy Garri-son enters as well.“Whether you’re a jazz lover or

just a regular music lover, listen andappreciate the artistry and majesticand transcendent nature of thispiece of music,” Stein said. “To thisday, the song is just as relevant andas fresh as it was when it was madein ’64, with arguably one of thegreatest musical quartets that everworked together.”This is the second John Coltrane

recording selected by the Library ofCongress for the registry. In 2004“Giant Steps” was selected.

Coltrane’s ‘A Love Supreme’ HonoredDIX HILLS

By Jano [email protected]

New York State Department ofTransportation CommissionerMatthew Driscoll said last weekthat the department is moving for-ward with controversial plans tobuild a Taste NY Long Island Wel-come Center rest stop between Ex-it 51 and Exit 52 of the Long Is-land Expressway in Dix Hills.The proposed 15,200-square-

foot rest stop would include 135parking spaces for cars, rest-rooms, better lighting, 24/7 videomonitoring and on-site policepresence. The most-recently pro-

Rest Stop Plan Has 135 Parking SpotsDIX HILLS

Legendary jazz musician JohnColtrane, above, composed “A LoveSupreme,” inset, in his Dix Hills homein 1964. Earlier this month, the songwas named to the Library of Congress’2015 National Recording Registry. (Continued on page A21)

The New York State Department of Transportation is moving forward withplans to create a rest stop between Exit 51 and Exit 52 on the Long IslandExpressway in Dix Hills. The proposed 15,200-square-foot structure, pic-tured above in a rendering, is 27 feet high.(Continued on page A21)

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Single family homeowners cannow enter for a chance to win a freeadvanced wastewater treatment sys-tem through the second lottery ofSuffolk County’s Septic Demonstra-tion Program.Applications for the lottery, which

is part of Suffolk’s Reclaim Our Wa-ter initiative, are dueApril 8. The freetreatment system includes free instal-lation, monitoring and maintenancefor five years, Suffolk officials said.County Executive Steve Bellone

said Suffolk has “made tremendousstrides in reclaiming our watersince” launching two years ago theinitiative focused on improving theregion’s water by reducing nitrogenpollution through implementation ofadvanced on-site wastewater treat-ment systems, and means of sewer-ing, in targeted areas.“The first phase of the septic

demonstration program has been ex-tremely successful to date as we havereceived tremendous feedback fromour residents who are currently par-ticipating in the program, and fromour wastewater experts who are man-aging the program,” Bellone stated.

“This second phase will be essentialto our region as we intend to integratenew wastewater technologies to Suf-folk County to help combat our re-

gion’s nitrogen pollution crisis.”Lottery applications are available at

Suffolkcountyny.gov or by [email protected].

The number of homeowners whowill be selected for the second lot-tery will be based upon the numberof responses received by Suffolk inregards to two Request for Ex-pressed Interest that were issued tomanufacturers nationwide. Applica-tions for the RFEIs are also due toSuffolk on April 8.In order to qualify for the lottery,

entrants must be year-round Suffolkresidents, living in a household withthree to nine people, and not residingin a sewer district.In December 2014, Suffolk hosted

the original lottery, which saw 19homeowners selected to receive a freeadvanced wastewater treatment sys-tem on their property. A total of 150applicants applied to the lottery. Ofthe 19 systems, Suffolk officials said,18 of them were installed over a nine-month period and are currently beingmonitored by the county’s Depart-ment of Health Services and waste-water industry experts. The 19th sys-tem is expected to be installed inApril. Suffolk officials said the sys-tems are valued at up to $16,000 each.

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LotteryOffers FreeWastewaterTreatmentSystemsTOWN OF HUNTINGTON

By Jano [email protected]

Supplyhouse.com, an e-commerceplumbing supply company, will bemoving its headquarters from Farm-ingdale to Melville by August. Withthe move, the company is eligible fornearly $500,000 in tax breaks fromthe Suffolk Industrial DevelopmentAgency, but will also lay off 21 of its105 employees.The company is signing a seven-

year lease, with the option to pur-chase the 130 Spagnoli Road proper-ty for $7.1 million starting in the sec-ond year.Josh Meyerowitz, CEO and presi-

dent of Supplyhouse.com, said in aninterview Monday that the new40,000-square-foot headquarterswill “create the atmosphere thatwe’ve always wanted.”“We outgrew both the office and

the warehouse. We looked all overLong Island for the office and wewound up settling down in Melville,”Meyerowitz said. “We’re going tohave a large training area in the newfacility, rooms and meeting spacesfor collaboration, have a big kitchenand lounge … there’s going to be alot of collaboration.”

Supplyhouse.com currently oper-ates in Farmingdale at a 90,000-square-foot facility where it employs105 people. Meyerowitz said 74 of theemployees will be transferred to theMelville location. He said the compa-ny will move 10 other employees to a150,000-square-foot warehouse facil-ity in Cranbury, New Jersey.In an email Tuesday, Meyerowitz

said the remaining 21 employeeswill be laid off with one-month sev-erance pay.“We made every effort possible to

have them move. It's one of the hard-est things we've had to do as a com-pany in 13 years,” he said. “We'vecreated 100 jobs on Long Island fromzero, which we've always been proudof. If we don't move now, the situationwill only be worse in a few years.”According to Suffolk IDA Execu-

tive Director Anthony Catapano, onMarch 4, Supplyhouse.com receivedpreliminary approval for up to an es-timated $496,727 in tax incentivesfrom the Suffolk IDA.Of that, $56,494 would come from

sales tax exemptions for equipmentpurchased, and for renovations madeto the property. Supplyhouse.com willalso receive a $365,263 property taxabatement over the course of 10 years.

Additionally, if Supplyhouse.compurchases the Melville property, itwould receive a $74,970 mortgagerecording tax exemption.Catapano said that since Supply-

house.com is “in the e-commercebusiness, I think the board feels theyshould support local businesses togrow and remain on Long Island.”Meyerowitz founded the company

13 years ago out of his Manhattanhome after he left his job as a finan-cial trader. He would send out faxes

with specials to plumbers throughoutthe country, promoting the compa-ny’s merchandise.In 2005, the company moved to an

office in Copiague.After more growth,it moved again to a first location inFarmingdale and then to its current lo-cation, which is also in Farmingdale.Meyerowitz attributes the expansion

of the company to hiring talented em-ployees, “being forward thinking inour technology and ideas” and makingcustomers the “number one priority.”

E-Commerce Biz ToGet $500KForMoveMELVILLE

Supplyhouse.com, an e-commerce plumber supply company, is planning to moveits Farmingdale office to a 40,000-square-foot facility in Melville by August.

Suffolk Legislator Steve Stern pulls the names of Catherine and Jeffrey Lang, oneof the winning families in the county’s 2014 lottery offering free, new, advancedseptic wastewater treatment systems. Applications for the 2016 are due by April 8.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEKRON STEIN

“Whether you’re a jazz loveror just a regular music lover,listen and appreciate theartistry, and majestic andtranscendent nature, of thispiece of music. To this day, thesong is just as relevant and asfresh as it was when it wasmade in ’64, with arguablyone of the greatest musicalquartets that ever workedtogether.”

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Heroin And Coke Bust

A 26-year-old Wheatley Heights womanand a 27-year-old Huntington man werearrested in Dix Hills for allegedly possess-ing drugs and hypodermic needles on thecorner of Waymouth Street and AprilAvenue at 9:20 p.m. on March 24. Suffolkpolice charged them both with possessionof a hypodermic instrument. The womanwas also charged for seventh-degree crimi-nal possession of a controlled substance forcocaine; and the man charged for seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlledsubstance for heroin.

Fake Name

A 28-year-old Westbury woman wasarrested for allegedly providing a fakename after being involved in a motor vehi-cle accident at the corner of Walt WhitmanRoad and Cottontail Road in Melvillearound 5:30 p.m. on March 21, Suffolkpolice said. She was charged with falsepersonation.

More Drugs

A 22-year-old Dix Hills man was arrest-ed in Bay Shore for possessing heroin andcocaine on at around 2:15 p.m. March 22,Suffolk police said. The drugs were foundon the front passenger seat of his 2004Hyundai, police said. He was charged withthird-degree criminal possession of a con-trolled substance with the intent to sell.

Loose Change

Suffolk police said an unknown personentered a 2013 Jeep on Cedar Crest Drivein Dix Hills and stole loose change ataround 10 p.m. on March 23. According topolice, the vehicle was left unlocked.

Cleaning Up

Suffolk police said that a woman report-ed that items had been removed from herpocketbook after leaving it in her car aftertaking the car through a carwash in DixHills at around 5 p.m. on March 22. Policesaid she reported that her wallet, moneyand glasses were missing from the pocket-book.

Behind The Easter Egg… With Easter be-hind us, it’s easy to forget that it’s the most im-portant holiday of the liturgical year for Chris-tians. But, how much do we know about themodern-day traditions associat-ed with the holiday? As with allhistorical explorations spanningthousands of years, details arehazy, but it seems that the egg originated as a pa-gan symbol of new rebirth. As we know, Eastercelebrates the resurrection of Jesus. It makessense since the egg contains potential for newlife, doesn’t it? As for the Easter bunny, it is spec-ulated that this originates from German immi-grants to Pennsylvania bringing with them theirlegend of the “Osterhare,” an egg-laying hare forwhich children would build nests to house its col-ored eggs. Also worth noting is that Easter iswhat’s known as a “movable feast,” meaning itsdate changes every year. Specifically, it’s alwaysthe first Sunday after the vernal equinox, whichwas March 20 this year. The vernal equinox is thepoint where the sun appears directly overhead theequator, signaling the start of spring in our lovelyNorthern Hemisphere.

Spring Season Sports…It’s time for highschools throughout the Town of Huntington togear up for the spring season. Prepare to seemany features on high school athletes who areparticipating in lacrosse, softball, baseball, boystrack, girls track, golf and tennis. Expect to seeour reporters at some of the games, taking photosor interviewing coaches, players or parents. Anddon’t be afraid to say hello if you do see them outand about! I personally am excited for lacrosse,only because I’ve watched my nieces andnephews play countless times and can actually

follow along. That being said, don’t forget to gearup for the big games yourself.As the warm weather approach-es, make sure you have plentyof water for the game, sun-screen, a hat to shield the sun,bleacher cushions and campingchairs. One time, I forget mycamping chair for one of mynieces lacrosse games, which of

course went into overtime, and the next day, myankles swelled up. It was not a pretty sight.

A Reminder To Drive Safely… On my wayto the newsroom on this rainy Monday morning, Iexperienced some moments of being at a com-plete stop on the Long Island Expressway. Thesign above the road said there was an accident byExit 45 in Plainview. Naturally, Mondays are fullof despair as it is, so I sighed and wished well forthose involved in the crash. Later that day, I readin Newsday that that very crash killed a 37-year-old man from Levittown after he lost control ofhis car and crashed into a guardrail. Last week,one of our reporters wrote about a 19-year-oldman who was killed after his vehicle veered intooncoming traffic on Straight Path in WheatleyHeights. The thought of a life cut short, a youngone passing on before his or her time is so verysaddening. Please remember to drive safely, espe-cially in adverse weather conditions.

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Up for free adoption at theHuntington Animal Shelter (106Deposit Road, East Northport) thisweek (through April 6) is Trooper, anaround 2-year-old pit bull mix.Trooper is very energetic, and seemsto get along with many dogs at theshelter. He does need some trainingsince he’s still young, but he hasresponded well to correction.Trooper likes to play outside, andloves having a variety of toys tochoose from. As his name may indi-cate, Trooper is very strong due to hisstature, but he’s neither toy posses-sive nor food aggressive.

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By Andrew [email protected]

The New York State Assembly voted last weekto legalize after a 19-year ban of the sport, effec-tively bringing the octagon to New York. Howabout Huntington?Adam Ellis, The Paramount’s director of mar-

keting, said in an emailed statement that venue of-ficials believe it is “a great fit for the MMA octa-gon,” which could capitalize on the “success ofour live boxing series ‘Rockin’ Fights’ – wherehometown great Chris Algieri rose to fame.”He added, “We are aware that Long Islanders

are interested in seeing the sport of MMA live andwe are looking into the potential of our ability toadd this type of show to our event calendar.”Chris Weidman, 31, of Baldwin, a former Ulti-

mate Fighting Championship middleweightchampion, said in an emailed statement that he“can't wait to perform at my best in my homestate, where my biggest fans and supporters live.”He added, “A venue like the Paramount would

be a great place for the UFC and other promotionsto hold events. Its only miles from where I grewup and has had some historically significant sport-ing events take place there. I would love to fightthere some day.”A.J. Carter, Town of Huntington spokesman,

said Friday that town code does not prevent TheParamount from hosting professional MMAevents, which are presented by promotion compa-

nies like Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)and Bellator MMA.On March 22, the state Assembly voted 113-25

in favor of legalizing MMA, which was banned inNewYork under Governor George Pataki in 1997due to concerns with the violent nature of thesport. New York is currently the only state in thecountry to prohibit professional MMA fighting,state officials said.Part of the legislation includes recruitment of

the NewYork State Athletic Commission to regu-late events and ensure proper safety measures arein place.The state Assembly’s legislation, which passed

through multiple committees before the vote, isawaiting a signature from Governor Andrew Cuo-mo, who earlier this year included revenue fromthe sport in his 2016-2017 proposed state budget.If Cuomo approves the legislation it will go intoeffect in 120 days.Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R-South Hunt-

ington) said in an interview Friday that he citedThe Paramount in his remarks to the Assemblywhen the bill was on the floor.He said “the more local venues like The Para-

mount in Huntington, which I represent, or thebigger ones like the Barclays Center will see aneconomic boom from this.”The expected economic boom, he said, is linked

to the amount of people expect to travel to pro-fessional MMA events across the state.“Usually people will make a weekend out of it,

or at least make a day out of it. So, not only willit benefit the arena, but also the surroundingrestaurants, bars and hotels, too. I think it’s a winfor the tourism industry,” Lupinacci said.State figures show that MMA stands to gener-

ate nearly $70 million in annual spending, andwill create 525 permanent jobs across the state.AssemblymanAndrew Raia (R-East Northport)

similarly applauded the expected lift of the ban,stating that “Legalizing MMA will not only allowfor its athletes to be properly protected, but willopen the doors to hosting events in this great stateand reaping the economic benefits and jobs thatcome with it.”

Is TheMMAOctagonComingToHuntington?TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Following a vote by the New York State Assembly tolegalize professional MMA events in the state, offi-cials at The Paramount said they’re consideringplaying host to the full-contact combat sport.

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Proposed Rest StopCould Be Destination

It is upsetting to read boththe Town of Huntington andthe state Department ofTransportation has done itagain. I am ashamed of bothmy town and state for notcoming to an agreement tobetter our driving experienceon the Long Island – I-95 ex-pressway.Our island is relatively

small – around 20 miles

wide and 120 miles long.If we are to build a new

“state of the art” rest area, itshould be for every driver ofa vehicle, whether is be a car,motorbike, bus, or truck, etc.“A Stop for reasons and

seasons,” a place to stop andrest; walk your pet, stop forfuel, stop for food; first aid,comfort station, rechargeyour phone, etc.Every traveler needs a

rest, truck drivers included.Buses bring visitors. Desti-nations on Long Island are

worth it.The list of places to see

are endless. From wineriesto cooking schools.Long Island has so much

to offer and give. This “reststop” area should be a stopfor everyone.This I-95 stop is part of

our interstate highway sys-tem, and we need to make itthe best for visitors.Long Island needs to show

use at our best, “Welcome toL.I.”A travel stop should also

have “free” maps, calendarof events, hotel and motel,local listings by the exitnumbers, local informationand products, indoor-out-door adventures, restaurants,special events, etc.Our towns need to be

looking forward. Share our

best ideas – shop locally. “Atime out safety stop for allreasons.”The I-95 road token is part

of Long Island’s history andfuture – is for everyone.

ROBERT COHENEast Northport

They did it again.New York State Department of Trans-

portation officials confirmed last week thatplans for a rest stop between exits 51 and52 of the Long Island Expressway aremoving forward.The plans for the Taste New York Long

Island Rest Center now include a 15,200-square-foot, one-story structure, which islarger than the 9,000 square-foot building with 200 park-ing spaces that was proposedlast year. What’s now on the table is callsfor 135 parking spaces for cars, restroomsand a retail space to feature made-in-NewYork products.In many ways, it’s a better plan. It im-

proves all the drawbacks of the present“text stop,” which is little more than anoversized driveway where more than adozen trucks a night can be found parked.There are no rest rooms or amenities, light-ing is poor and security almost nonexist-ent. New plans, we are told, address theseissues, but not for the truckers who wouldbe forced to find another place to rest forthe night. That destination remains un-known.But the state has consistently done a

poor job of rolling out its plans for the reststop before the community, which shouldhave some say in what will be built there.The ultimate insult came last year whenbulldozers began clearing the site of trees.Ultimately, state DOT officials yielded topolitical pressure and suspended work.Anyone who thought the state had finallylearned a lesson was mistaken.

Last week, the communitylearned of the state DOT’s re-newed plans as a “done deal.”

Elected officials didn’t get the courtesy ofso much as a phone call. No one asked thecommunity for input.The rest area on the LIE needs a

makeover. It’s unsightly and unsafe. It’shardly a welcoming stop for travelers.From a tourism standpoint, it’s an embar-rassment, and this may well be the planthat’s acceptable to the neighborhood. Butthe state DOT needs to learn to work withthe community and stop taking it by sur-prise.As Assemblyman Andy Raia said, it’s

the governor’s project, and he has the abil-ity to do it right or wrong.Showing the community a bit of respect

doesn’t cost extra.

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Life&StyleBy Jano [email protected]

While singer-songwriter Jack Williams can bemost accurately described as a folk musician, heprefers not to confine himself to a narrow label.“I’m a songwriter, I’m a man without a genre.

I’m not trying to claim the high road here. I’mjust saying straight out that I don’t have a clue. Idon’t know how to fit into our culture’s need tofit into a genre,” said Williams, 72, who has col-laborated with musicians like Peter Yarrow, TomPaxton, Mickey Newbury, and Harry Nilsson.Williams, who’s slated to play a show with fel-

low performers Steve Gillette and CindyMangsen on Saturday at The CongregationalChurch of Huntington, said he draws from awide variety of styles including jazz, R&B, rock,classical and bossa nova.In spirit, he sees the lineage of folk music de-

riving from the antiquated troubadours of 11thcentury Europe. He noted how they would trav-el with their lute saddled on a donkey, travelingfrom city-state to city-state.“I live in my van when I travel. It might as well

be a donkey,” he said.The show, which will begin at 7:30 p.m., is

part of the Folk Music Society of Huntington’sconcert series, and promises to showcase someof Williams’ acoustic performances.The Congre-gational Church of Huntington is located at 30Washington Drive, and tickets are $20 for socie-ty members, and $25 for non-members.Karen Finkenberg, vice president of the folk

music society, said she was introduced toWilliams around 15 years ago during a houseconcert in Mount Sinai hosted by a friend. Afterhearing Williams’ music, Finkenberg asked himto perform at her own house concert.Finkenberg called Williams “one of the best

guitarists I have heard.”“He just has an amazing style,” she said. “He’s

so personable.”Williams was born and raised in South Caroli-

na, but has traveled extensively throughouthis life.His father served in the military. This led

Williams to 17 different schools over 12 years. Itwas in 1958, while stationed in Fort Lewis inWashington, that Williams’ career in music be-gan after he, two other high schoolers and threeG.I.s formed a band called The Statesmen.“I was lucky because in those days...rock and

roll, R&B artists and their bands were either be-ing drafted or joining up. They would all cometo Fort Lewis,” he said.Shortly after this, Williams attended Universi-

ty of Georgia, where his music further crystal-lized, and immersed itself into the eclectic cul-

ture of the ’60s. Williams studied at the univer-sity for nine years, ultimately earning bachelor’sdegree in music and composition, and startingprogress toward a master’s degree.“Where I was at, University of Georgia, R&B

and blues were our main music. To us, there wasno other music at the time. John Lee Hooker,The Platters, The Drifters and The Coasters,”Williams said. “They toured all the time, playedtown centers, music halls. They didn’t alwayshave a band.”Because those traveling bands often did not

have full bands, Williams said, he would act as a“hired gun” guitarist, performing with a varietyof artists.After playing in bars, restaurants, college

campuses, and a variety of other venues, he be-gan to shift toward creating a solo career forhimself, eventually finding his way into thehouse concert circuit.He felt that he could no longer play at a venue

where his music was merely part of thebackground.“It’s not my ego that I want to be the event.

What I’ve discovered from performing, there's al-most a one-on-one communication. I love houseconcerts, 40-50 people, just sitting dead quiet. Imight not even be amplified,” Williams said.To date, Williams has produced 10 albums

through Wind River Records. Recently, he hasbeen touring to promote his latest album, “FourGood Days,” which was released in 2014.

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Before embarking on a solo careerspanning 30 years, Belinda Carlislerocketed to fame in the early ’80s aslead singer of the all-female pop rockact The Go-Go’s.And she’s rocketingto The Paramount on April 12.Born in Hollywood, California in

1958, Carlisle was enamored withlistening to music on California radioand was very active in the Los Ange-les punk rock scene in the late ’70s.Choosing the life of a musician

over attending college, she got herstart drumming for the iconic L.A.-based hardcore punk band the Germsunder the stage name Dottie Danger.While her stint with the band was

short-lived, Carlisle gained the confi-dence to form The Go-Go’s in 1978,with bandmates JaneWiedlin (guitar,vocals), Margot Olavarria (bass) andElissa Bello (drums). Charlotte Caf-fey would later be assigned to guitarand keyboards with Bello replacedby Gina Schock in 1979.“I've always loved music,” Carlisle

said. “Without the punk rock move-

ment, The Go-Go’s or myself couldnever happen.”She added, “It was much more

about authenticity then, not the fi-nancial bottom line.”With another slight tweak to the

lineup The Go-Go’s released theirdebut album “Beauty and the Beat,”in 1981. The record was well re-ceived by fans and critics and soaredto the top spot on the Billboard al-bum chart and would eventually gotriple platinum.The band’s additional achieve-

ments included a Grammy awardnomination for Best New Artist in1982. The Go-Go’s was also the firstall-female band to reach the No. 1spot on the charts.Despite the success of popular sin-

gles like "We Got the Beat," and"Our Lips Are Sealed," The Go-Go’sdisbanded in 1985 amid the band’sinternal conflicts and substanceabuse problems.Determined to take her career in a

different, more positive direction,Carlisle began a solo career that con-tinues to this day.“Without the Go-Go's I don't think

I’d have the career that I have,”Carlisle said. “I’m happy to acknowl-edge that and I'm very grateful for it.”Her first solo album, “Belinda,” re-

leased in 1986 went gold, and her sec-

ond album, “Heaven On Earth,” whichcame one year later was even moresuccessful than her first, earned thesinger a Grammy nomination for thehit single "Heaven is a Place on Earth."“It still amazes me that I do this for

a living, what an amazing thing to beable to do,” Carlisle said. “I neverdreamed as a young girl that thiswould happen to me and that I'd bearound for 40 odd years.”She added, “Now I work from the

heart, and I only do things that comefrom a place of absolutely lovingwhat I do I'm lucky I can do that.”To catch Belinda Carlisle at The

Paramount on April 12, tickets areavailable at the box office or fromParamountNY.com for $25-$75.Doors are slated to open at 7 p.m.with the show scheduled to begin at8 p.m.


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Belinda Carlisle, an original member ofall-female pop rock act The Go-Go’s,will take her solo act to The Paramounton April 12.

After what officials are calling aspike in enrollment, a first annualfundraiser benefiting the Town ofHuntington’s Project P.L.A.Y. & St.John’s Day Camp will be hosted onApril 10 in order to help maintain ac-tivities, trips and the overall summercamp experience that has been provid-ed for children for over 35 years.The fundraiser will be held at Crest-

wood Manor at 1036 Fort SalongaRoad in Northport from 6-10 p.m.Tickets are available for $75 per per-son. Both Margaret Breland and theSt. John’s Churchwill be honored dur-ing the fundraiser for their dedicationto, and support of, it.“The goal of the fundraiser is to al-

low us to continue the success of theprogram that we have in the past forthose less fortunate who are not able toattend a paid program,” said CarinehMendez, program coordinator.Project P.L.A.Y. & St. John’s Day

Camp, which enrolls Town of Hunt-ington children ages 4-12, is intended

for “low income families who cannotafford to enroll their children into paidprograms,” Mendez said in an email.“Our children come from different

challenging backgrounds includinghomeless shelters and this camp is thehighlight of their summers,” she said.Mendez added that, in the past, the

program averaged about 185 childrenper year. However, last year, applica-tions rose to 275, with daily atten-dance between 220-240.As of deadline Monday, the pro-

gram has enrolled 305 applicants thisyear, which Mendez said has put astrain on the budget. She hopes thatthe fundraiser will help maintain it.Mendez added that the increase

will “force us to use most of ourbudget towards staff and transporta-tion allocating less for trips, activi-ties and supplies.”For more information on the

fundraiser, or to RSVP until April 4,call 631-351-3095.

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For the 21st year in a row, theGood Faith Walk was held on GoodFriday at Walt Whitman HighSchool’s athletic track, raisingaround $11,000 for Huntington Sta-tion resident Brian McKenna, and$1,400 for Huntington Station-basedSt. Hugh of Lincoln Parish Outreach.The Good Faith Walk has raised

money for various local and interna-tional causes since its inception as aservice project for Huntington Sta-tion resident Ginger Hoernig’s reli-gious education class, which waspreparing its confirmation at St.Hugh of Lincoln.Due to that, St. Hugh’s is always

one of the beneficiaries of the walk.The St. Hugh’s Outreach program,which helps local families in need,feeds 500-700 people per monthfrom its food pantry, provides schoolsupplies for children in the fall, helpsto partially fund utilities and medicalprescriptions for those who can’t af-ford them, and puts people in contactwith local programs and services.Brian McKenna, 30, who grew up

in Huntington Station, attended St.Anthony’s High School in SouthHuntington before heading to TulaneUniversity in New Orleans and laterstarting a career based in finance inUtah, where he lives today. A moun-tain biking accident in the summer of2015 left McKenna paralyzed fromthe neck down.During the March 25 walk, family

and friends of McKenna came out to

raise money for his care. MaryAnneMcKenna, his mother, praised “theoutpouring of support and love” atthe Good Faith Walk, and said thather son continues to view his life asan adventure despite its difficulties.Participation and fundraising lev-

els vary from year to year, but theevent generally gets around 100walkers, plus some non-attendingdonors. Advertising is mostly wordofmouth. “I have a lot of friends, andI ask them to pay it forward,” saidHoernig, primary organizer.Two of Hoernig’s students who

helped started the event, who arenow adults, also attended: Russ Ho-ernig, who is Ginger’s son, and Lau-ra Dantzler.“My mom was always the driving

force,” said Russ.Dantzler said, “Ginger is amazing.

She’s kept it going,” adding that “withsocial media, it’s so much easier.”Russ has come back every year to

keep the tradition going, as havemany from the parish.“It’s usually the same families,” he

said.The walk is followed by a raffle

drawing for participants, and Ho-ernig praised the local businessesthat donate.“The merchants are fabulous,” she

said. “They give year after year.”Donations are still be accepted.

Checks can be made to either Bri-an McKenna or St. Hugh of Lin-coln Parish Outreach, and mailedto Ginger Hoernig at 4 ChambersCourt, Huntington Station, NewYork 11746.

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When a customer steps intoCirella’s Restaurant in Melville,owner Dean Cirella wants them otfeel like family.“I have managers like Tammy,

who has been with me for 20 yearsand Ed for 15 years, who ensure thatwhether you’re a regular or a newcustomer, you leave our restaurantfeeling like you’re part of our fami-ly,” he said.The Cirella family opened the 14

Broadhollow Road Italian restaurant28 years ago. Ever since, Cirella hasbeen wowing diners with classicItalian dishes, as well as introducingmodern dishes to newer palates.In addition to the menu, the decor,

with earthy colors on the walls anddark, wooden table and chairs, givesoff a warm and comfortable ambi-ence to diners.Under the direction of Executive

Chef Anthony Trobiano, who hasworked at the restaurant for fiveyears, diners are introduced to tradi-tional and modern appetizers such asCaprese buffalo mozzarella ($14),and Blue Point oysters oreganata($14).The buffalo mozzarella is served

with beefsteak tomato, basil and egg-plant caponata. The creaminess ofthe mozzarella combined with themild, sweet flavor and meaty textureof the tomato and the soft texture of

the eggplant result in a dish that maybe simple but filled with various fla-vors and textures.The Blue Point oysters are made

with bread crumbs, garlic, parsleyand oregano, and are baked, resultingin a delicate and flavorful appetizer.For the main course, Cirella’s

offers entrees like chicken, pork, vealand seafood, but perhaps the one totry is the Capellini Pescatore ($18small/$21 large). The dish is madewith shrimp, scallops, sundriedtomato, pancetta, San Marzanotomato and cream sauce, and servedwith the diner’s choice of pasta. Theshrimp’s firm texture, the scallops’tenderness, the savory flavor ofpancetta, combined with the tomatoand cream sauce create an entreefilled with intense flavors that’s sureto enhance the diner’s taste buds.

No Italian meal is served withoutpasta and Cirella’s choices are plen-tiful. Classics like spaghetti, ravioliand lasagna are perfect fits, but din-ers with dietary issues can also selectthe gluten-free pasta.For the healthy diner, the whole

wheat pasta primavera is served withgrilled vegetables, garlic and oil isdelicious.Those looking for a side with their

entree can turn to the burnt broccoli($7), which is sautéed in olive oil,lemon and broiled, resulting in acrispy and light side dish; or theasparagus brown butter parmesan($7), which is lightly browned in but-ter and topped with cheese, making ita crunchy and creamy side.To end the culinary journey,

desserts like creme brulee or man-darin orange cake are available.The creme brulee is creamy and

topped with caramelized sugar andcherry, but is surprisingly less sweetthan most creme brulee served else-where.The mandarin orange cake is moist

and spongy and topped with man-darin oranges, resulting in a delicate,orange-infused dessert.While Cirella’s has been serving

Italian fare since 1987, they havemade it a point to keep up with theircustomers’ growing palates. In 2004,the restaurant added a sushi bar,offering choices like Naruto roll, yel-low tail jalapeno or Cirella’s roll.They may seem out of place, but inactuality, they allow diners to expandtheir gustatory experience.

For Dean Cirella, customer satis-faction is paramount.“We pride ourselves in making

sure our diners get what they ask for.Most of our diners are regulars whocome here expecting to dine on theirfavorite dishes and we make surethey do,” he said.

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Cirella’s Executive Chef Anthony Trobiano presents eggplant parmigiana andCapellini Pescatore entrees.The Capellini Pescatore at Cirella’s is

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The Capellini Pescatore at Cirella’s is made with shrimps and scallops. It’s filling,and the perfect fit for the seafood lovers.

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BOOZE COMING TO STARBUCKS…Starting April 12, both the Hunting-ton village and East Northport Star-bucks locations are expected to beginserving wine and craft beer. The twolocations -- which are located at 1Wall St. and 3011 Jericho Turnpikerespectively -- submitted applica-tions for licenses to the New YorkLiquor Authority in October 2015,which were accepted on Feb. 26, ac-cording to state records. After leav-ing the Huntington village Starbuckson Monday, Fatima Moreno, ofHuntington, said, “Considering thelocation, I can see why that would bea good idea. I’m not opposed to it,I’m just interested to see how it’s go-ing to work there.” Barry Smith, ofupstate Hartsdale, said the additionsare “different and unique,” and hiswife, Alyssa, wondered if the newadditions will change the atmosphereof the coffee shop. Added GloriaQuay, of Syosset, “Personally, theyshould stick with what they do best.”Her husband, David, agreed. He said

he’d rather have coffee, “no wine orbeer.” The Huntington village andEast Northport locations are twoamong six Starbucks on Long Islandto get state approval to serve alcohol.

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It wasn’t easy for Ben Aharon tostart his journey as a hair stylist. De-spite his parents’ disapproval, and thesupport of only himself at age 17,Aharon took the world of cosmetol-ogy by storm, making a name for him-self in Huntington village as creativedirector and owner of Salon Mayan.“I look back on that day, I ask my-

self, ‘Would you do anything differ-ently?’ And the answer is no, ab-solutely not,” Aharon, 26, said in re-gards to the time he revealed his call-ing in life to his parents. “When I de-cided that I was going to do hair I justlooked straight and never ever lookedback, just forward.”Aharon earned his certificate in cos-

metology at the Learning Institute ofBeauty and Science in midtown Man-hattan in 2005, and later receivedtraining in hair color and styling atWarren Tricomi in Manhattan. He al-so worked at Priel Salon, his uncle’ssalon in Queens, and then OrpheousHair Designers in Cold Spring Harborfrom 2010-2012.With his main focus on styling hair,

including haircuts, hair color and hairextensions, Aharon said Salon Mayanalso offers threading for eyebrows.“When I opened the salon, it was

extremely important to me to focus onhair because it’s such a vast field andthere’s always so much going on,”Aharon, of Forest Hills, Queens, said.“For me it’s not about money, it’sabout being able to work in a spacewhere we’re all bouncing ideas offeach other and being creative and re-ally focusing on hair.”Originally opening at 20 Clinton

Ave. in Huntington village in 2012,Salon Mayan moved in November

2014 to its current 2,500-square-footspace at 27Wall St. Since he’s openedthe salon, Aharon said clients havebeen so supportive.“We’re more than just a hair salon

to go to, we really try to build rela-tionships with our clients,” he said.“We get to work have fun and makemoney, but we also get to please peo-ple all day and they always walk outhappy and with a smile on their face.It’s fun and it’s gratifying. You al-ways feel like you made a differenceand made a change and there’s noend to it.”Aharon said it was always his

“dream to be able to share what I’velearned in the business and be able tohire people and work with people justlike myself, and be able to bringsomething different to Long Island.”SalonMayan is also different in that

it is the “only salon in the world” to besponsored by L’Orèal Paris, a Frenchcosmetics company, Aharon said.As far as marketing, education, new

products and releases, Salon Mayan isthe first in the globe to receive up-to-date merchandising from the compa-ny, displaying brands like Matrix,Boilage, Kèrastase and Shu Uemura.With the help of L’Orèal, Aharon saidhe plans to open another salon in New

York City.“For me, the reason I partnered with

a brand like L’Orèal was to be able togive something back tomy stylists andassociates on education,”Aharon said.“We have directors coming here atleast four times a year to share all thenew trends, the new techniques, newproducts and new technology. Haircolor and hair products are constantlyevolving especially today with all thetechnology so it really gives us anedge of being able to try everythingand interact with the product before itactually gets to open market.”Tomorrow, Aharon said Salon

Mayan will also be the first salon tolaunch a biodegradable programthrough a partnership with L’OrèalandGreen Circle Salons. The programis intended to be a way to give back tothe environment, Aharon said, addingthat Green Circle is a recycling com-pany that plans to use salon wastesuch as aluminum and hair and turn itinto organic substances.

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I am a self-proclaimedFacebook addict. It con-nects me to friends andfamily members, in ways

I couldn’t have imagined even 10years ago. Someone is having a baby,a family member or pet has died, lifehas thrown another punch – the onlyway I’m apt to find out is on Face-book. And then there’s the inevitablepolitical ranting, leaving me ready topull my hair out. Good news to share?Post it, please.Switching gears, I’m on LinkedIn. I

stress the importance of a LinkedIn pro-file during both continuing educationclasses that I teach. At the same time, Ireinforce that LinkedIn is not simplyFacebook for business. The content andtone of LinkedIn requires users to becompletely different than their casual,

opinionated, playful Facebook selves.The key distinguisher is the word “busi-ness.” All too often, I see people mis-managing LinkedIn, reducing its ad-vantages in the business world.• The professional headline: This ap-

pears directly under the person’s name.Mine reads: “Marketing and public re-lations executive, writer, editor, educa-tor, connection maker, do-gooder.”Sure, I could have simply stated “mar-keting professional” or some othermundane descriptor of who I am.WhenI work with an attorney, for example,writing his or her headline, it will neverread just “Attorney” or “Partner.”An at-torney’s headline could more effective-ly include the area of the law in whichhe or she practices and words like pas-sionate, advocate and other engagingterms. Think of the headline in a news-paper or magazine article. Even if youdon’t read through all the text, you have

an idea of what lies ahead by merelyreading the headline. This is what youwant to do on LinkedIn.• The missing photo: Profiles without

a photo are apt to have sketchy details.Let’s face it. LinkedIn is a tool to sellyourself to prospective clients, employ-ers, referral sources and colleagues. It’s“Networking 101” digitalized. Youwouldn’t wear a bag over your head ata networking event. No photo onLinkedIn is tantamount to that bag.• The wrong photo: You and your

kids at Disneyworld? That’s strictlyFacebook stuff. Blurry, unprofessional,outdated, too glamourous, sloppy. Youneedn’t incur the expense of a profes-sional photographer (although general-ly well worth the money) to have a de-cent photo on LinkedIn. Smartphonephotos may be acceptable, but stickwith a digital camera for better results.And no selfies!• The summary: As the expression

goes, content is king. The summary isas important on LinkedIn as the firstparagraph is in a press release. Lookthrough your LinkedIn contacts and see

how many fail to include a summary.Don’t let that oversight diminish yourLinkedIn returns.• Share an update: Keep the person-

al updates on Facebook. LinkedIn up-dates should be related to your businessor when you’re sharing vital, business-related articles and information. Pic-tures of Easter eggs on LinkedIn…theyappeared on my page today. Cute butunsuitable for LinkedIn.• There is much more I could write

aboutmaximizing one’s LinkedIn page.Two quick suggestions: Use the optionslisted under “Add a section to your pro-file” to their full extent and add valuablecontent to your “Experience” section.

Mindy Wolfle, a member of WomenEconomic Developers of Long Island,Direct Marketing Association of LongIsland and the Social Media Associa-tion, is president of Neptune MarketingLLC, chief marketing officer of VishnickMcGovern Milizio LLP, and an instruc-tor of business writing and not-for-profit marketing in Hofstra University'scontinuing education program.

There’s nothing quite like tax sea-son to remind us how much we’repaying for our many layers of gov-ernment. It may seem like nothingwill ever change. That feeling is thebig reason we see so many of ourfriends and neighbors fleeing LongIsland for greener pastures.It does not have to be this way.

Through education, and workingtogether, wecan change thedynamic thathas manyHun t i n g t onresidents feel-ing squeezed by their high taxes andcost of living.The first step is learning, in detail,

how much we are really paying tolive in NewYork.We have to be ableto see whether we are getting a baddeal (or, in too many cases, just howbad it is).Reclaim New York’s new

Affordability Calculator website cananswer those questions, down to themost local level. The personal reportthis resource provides shows how allof your taxes, combined with yourexpenses, impact your bottom-line.Now, all the frustration and con-

cern for the future hanging overLong Islanders can be put into clear,powerful data. Data that we can use

to push for more accountabilityfrom public officials. Of course, itwill take more than putting numbersto our struggles to change theaffordability crisis dynamic. There’sa lot of on-the-ground work to bedone if we’re going to fix a long-broken system.Now that we know the exact deal

we’ve been getting, it’s time to openup government sowe can see whatactions are drivingour lack of afford-ability, and startdoing something

about it.Long Islanders are volunteering

right now to be part of makingtransparent government a reality.Reclaim NewYork is working withpeople across the region to find outexactly how your tax dollars arebeing spent. This is done by usingFreedom of Information Law andpushing for open government stan-dards.That’s the power you have to

change the costly dynamic that’spushing families out of Huntingtonand away from Long Island. All ittakes is a little training, information,and working together.To learn more, visit

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Your Story MattersThis six-week workshop for teens (Mar31, Apr 7, April 14, April 21, April 28, May5) will focus on the personal narrativeand combines the freedom of creativewriting with discussions on writing craft.There are no red marks in this class andno grades. The only criteria in this sup-portive workshop is respect and partici-pation. Cost is $220 and class size is lim-ited (minimum 4, maximum 10). Classesrun 4-6 p.m., Long Island Writers House,46 Green St., Huntington.

Paint NiteCome on down to Bertucci’s Restaurantin Melville to paint “MermaidConstellations” on April 1 at 7 p.m., Noexperience necessary. Come early toenjoy dinner. $45 admission. Food anddrinks are available for purchase fromthe venue. No outside food or drink isallowed. Event is for adults 21 years andolder. 881 Walt Whitman Road, Melville.For more information, call 631-427-9700.

Operation Cinderella BoutiqueAre you a teen in need of a dress forprom or graduation? This program pro-vides you with a free dress and mini-makeovers including hair and makeupfor girls. Limit one guest per attendee,student ID required for check-in.Makeovers will be on a first come, firstserve basis. April 2 from 12-4 p.m. WaltWhitman High School, 301 W Hills Rd,Huntington Station. For more informa-tion, [email protected].

Jack Williams ConcertNational touring singer-songwriter andmaster guitarist Jack Williams is playinga show at The Congregational Church ofHuntington on April 2 at 7:30 p.m..Appearing on a co-bill with Jack will beacoustic duo Steve Gillette and CindyMangsen. Tickets are $20 for membersand $25 for non-members. 30Washington Drive, Centerport. For moreinformation, call 631-425-2925.

Nature on the MoveCaumsett State Park is offering a moder-ately paced 4-mile walk as you observeand discuss the western section of thepark. This adult program requiresadvanced registration. Admission is $4,paid at the entrance booth. Sunday, April3, 12:30-2:45 p.m., 25 Lloyd HarborRoad, Huntington. For more information,or to register, call 631-423-1770.

BOOKIT PartyAre you an aspiring author seeking moreknowledge? The Long Island WritersHouse welcomes multi-award winningauthor, Roland Allnach. Enjoy lightrefreshments as he explores his book,

The Writer’s Primer, and the new possi-bilities in today’s publishing world. April4, 7-10 p.m., 36 Green St., Huntington.For more information, call 631-421-3630.

Tech Together Happy HourThree of Long Island’s top networkingassociations are joining forces for thisgreat networking event. The goal is gobring together Long Island Tech andBusiness Community to have some funand get to know each other. This event isfree and open to all. Feel free to invitefriends and co-workers. Drink specialsand free hor d’oeuvres are also offered.April 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Jewel Restaurant,400 Broadhollow Road, Melville. Formore information, call 631-755-5777.

Wine Event Kick OffThe Whales Tale restaurant is hosting awine event kick off for the East NorthportChamber of Commerce’s April member-ship meeting on April 6 at 7 p.m.,Featuring guest speaker, HuntingtonCouncilman Eugene Cook. 81 FortSalonga Road, Northport. For moreinformation, call 631-651-8844.

Cow Harbor WarriorsKick off 2016 with a special event atNapper Tandy’s Northport on April 9 at 7p.m.. Join us as we present Paws of War,a Service Dog to a Long Island Veteran.The night will be filled with laughter andjoy as a community comes together to

honor, support, and remember. Livemusic will be performed by CommonGround. $40 ticket includes, a raffle tick-et, buffet, beer, wine, and entertainment.For more information, call 631-757-4141.

Needleworkers MeetingThe Suffolk County Chapter of TheEmbroiderers' Guild of America will hold itsmonthly meeting on April 19 at 7:00 p.m.at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library,55 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills. We wel-come beginner, intermediate or advancedstitchers. No charge to attend first meet-ing. For information, call 631-423-3738.

All Kids FairYou won’t want to miss out on the 6thAnnual All Kids Fair, which will be featur-ing a wonderful charity project, over 80exhibitors, and 24 fun classes for thekids. This year’s event includes freevalet parking at the Melville Marriot.Sunday, April 10 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.1350 Walt Whitman Road, Melville. Formore information, call 631-423-1600.

Grace Music School Open HouseGrace Music School is proud toannounce the opening of their secondmusic school at the Steinway & Sonspiano showroom in Melville. All are invit-ed to attend the open house on SaturdayApril 2 and Sunday April 3, from 12-5p.m. Attendees are welcome to meetteachers, see the facility, and enjoysome refreshments. You will also qualifyfor a chance to win prizes. For moreinformation, call 631-239-6169.

Vendors WantedVendors wanted for the fourth annualWaterfront Festival on May 22 in

Halesite. The festival features new andused nautical items. Crafters and artistsare welcome. Reasonable rates for12x12 booth space. For more informa-tion, call 621-421-1809.

Library-hosted events and programs arereserved for cardholders of their respec-tive library unless otherwise noted.

Cold Spring Harbor Library95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org.• Introduction to Computers for HomeUse I & II, Wednesdays, April 6 andApril 13, 2-4pm. Learn how to write aletter, create a newsletter and make aflyer or sign. Learn how to edit and for-mat text, lay out a letter, work withgraphics and much more.Prerequisites: ComputerKindergarten/Introduction toComputers 1, Computer 1stGrade/Introduction to Computers 2 orequivalent. Free and open to all.Limited to 24 attendees. Advance reg-istration required.

Commack Public Library18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.• Dancercise: This class emphasizesmuscle strengthening, balance andcoordination. Includes a mild-cardiowarm-up and the use of light to moder-ate hand-held weights, resistancebands, a ball, and a mat to enhanceyour fitness goals. Please bring yourown mat, weights, a towel, and water.Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. andFriday at 9 a.m. until June 17.

Deer Park Library44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000.deerparklibrary.org.

Elwood Public Library3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org.• JGHS Musical Performance: Comerelax and enjoy live holiday musicalong with other tunes performed byElwood John Glenn’s Chamber Stringsat 10 a.m. and Jazz band at 2:30 p.m.,Saturday, April 2, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Half Hollow Hills Community LibraryDix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631-421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet HollowRoad, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.• The Wizard of Oz: Families with chil-dren of all ages are welcome to take avisit through Oz with Plaza TheatricalProductions. Sunday, April 3, 2-4 p.m.

Harborfields Public Library31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200.harborfieldslibrary.org• Casual Coloring, every Tuesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Bring your colored pencilsand/or crayons to the Reference Roomon Tuesday afternoons and relax withother adults who enjoy the meditativebenefits of creating something beautiful.

Huntington Public LibraryMain branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335

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Chili Cook OffThe Lark Pub & Grub is hosting its fourth annual chili cook off, which

promises to be filled with raffles and prizes. $10 door donation. All pro-ceeds go to The League for Animal Protection of Huntington. Contestantswanted. Sunday, April 3 at 1 p.m., 93 Larkfield Road, East Northport. Formore information, call 631-262-9700.

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New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org.• Writers workshop, led by author TerryTomasino. Weekly sessions incorporateguided imagery and other exercises intopoetry, short stories and other writtenworks to encourage young writers toexplore and express themselves in writ-ten form. Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.through June 18. Huntington branch.

Northport-East Northport LibraryNorthport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-261-6930. (East Northport: 185 LarkfieldRoad. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org)• Stepping On: Mature residents are invit-ed to attend the county’s nationalaward-winning program focused on fallsprevention. The program is intended toempower mature adults to carry outbehaviors that reduce the risks of fallsand improve their quality of life. Theprogram has proven to reduce the num-ber of falls for participants by 31 per-cent. April 4, April 11, April 18, April 251-3 p.m. To register call 631-261-6930.

South Huntington Public Library145 Pidgeon Hill Road, HuntingtonStation. 631-549-4411. shpl.info.• Jungle Rivers of South America: Irmaand Bob Mandel will take you on a tourof the Orinoco and Amazon tributariesin South America, where you will see akaleidoscope of flora and fauna, daz-zling hued birds, and jumping pink dol-phins. All are welcome. Sunday, April3, 2:30 p.m.

Cinema Arts Centre423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaarts-centre.org. 631-423-7611.• David Bowe in Ziggy Stardust and TheSpiders from Mars: Come on down tothe Cult Café for this classic documen-tary on David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardustperiod. Enjoy giveaways, prizes, beer,wine, food, and fun! Saturday, April 2at 10 p.m., $5 for public and $4 formembers. (UK | 1973 | 90 MIN | DIR.D.A. PENNEBAKER)

• The True Cost: A groundbreaking doc-umentary film that pulls back the cur-tain on the untold story and asks us toconsider, who really pays the price forour clothing? Tuesday, April 7, at 7p.m. $10 for members and $15 for thepublic. Includes reception, sustainableclothing vendors and a mini EcoFashion Show. (USA, 2015, 92 min.,PG-13 | Dir. Andrew Morgan)

John W. Engeman Theater350 Main St., Northport. johnwenge-mantheater.com. 631-261-2900.• The John W. Engeman Theater is proudto announce their upcoming production,Tony Award-winning Best Musical,Memphis, from March 24-May 8.

Art League of Long Island107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills.Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays;11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-462-5400.ArtLeagueLI.net.• Dab of Paint Lecture Series: Artistswith Personality. This free lectureseries hosted by Debra Wells. Listen tothe tales of artists including, Pablo

Picasso, Van Gogh, Keith Haring andAndy Warhol. April 4, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.To register call, 631-462-5400 x222.

B. J. Spoke Gallery299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours:Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., until 9p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 631-549-5106. bjspokegallery.com.• Poets Aloud, open mic night for poets,is held the second Friday of everymonth., 7:30-10 p.m.

• EXPO 35 is the 2016 NationalCompetition Winners Exhibition thatdisplays several artworks selected byMary Potter, Curatorial Assistant at theWhitney Museum of American Art. Thediverse exhibition includes, video, batikpainting on fabric, digital sculpture,hanging sculpture, drawing, photogra-phy, and painting. On view until April 3.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor.Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6adults; $4 children ages 3-12 and seniorsover 65; members and children under 3are free. 516-692-6768. cshfha.org.• National Submarine Day: Come cele-brate and find out more about sub-marines. Even create your very owncraft to take home and play games!April 9 on April 10 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631-367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.Tuesday through Friday, 12-4 p.m. andSaturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closedMonday). Admission $6 adults, $5 chil-dren and seniors.• Egg-cellent Celebration: Spring with egg-laying sea creatures. See a scrimshawedOstrich egg, go on an egg hunt in themuseum, and decorate your ownFaberge style egg. Sunday, April 3, Ages3-6: 11-12 p.m., Ages 6-12: 1-2 p.m. $6for adults, $5 for kids + $3 craft fee.

Heckscher Museum Of Art2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours:Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., firstFridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday andSunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6for adults, $4-6/seniors, and $4-6/chil-dren; members and children under 10 getin free. 631-351-3250.• The Kenn Morr Band: Celebrate First

Friday and explore the Museum’s exhi-bitions during extended viewing hourswhile enjoying unique musical perform-ances inspired by the artwork on view.Friday, April 1. Extended viewing hours5-8:30 p.m., Performance at 7 p.m.Free museum admission.

• Men at Work: This PermanentCollection exhibition features worksthat reveal the many facets of humanendeavor, Exhibit runs through March27. William Merritt Chase, ThomasEakins, George Grosz, John Rogers,Emma Stebbins, and John Sloan areamong the featured artists.

Huntington Arts CouncilMain Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St.,Huntington.Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-271-8423. huntingtonarts.org.• Winter Weaving With Wine: Join us foran introduction class and learn toweave on a table loom. At the end ofthe class you will have your very ownpiece of fabric to bring home. You pro-vide the wine, we provide the weavingand light refreshments. $35 for mem-ber, $40 for non-member. Wednesday,April 6, 7-9 p.m., Conklin Barn, 2 HighSt., Huntington. For more informationcall 631-427-7045 x404.

Huntington Historical SocietyMain office/library: 209 Main St.,Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop,434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & SailorsMemorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext. 401. huntingtonhistorical-society.org• Winter Weaving with Wine: Head downto the Conklin Barn for some wine andweaving. Saturday, April 6 at 7 p.m.,Registration is required.

Northport Historical Society Museum215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours:Tuesday-Sunday,1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859. northporthis-torical.org.• For an afternoon of historical fun, take aself-guided walking tour of the Northport’shistoric Main Street, Tuesday-Sunday,from 1-4:30 p.m. Available in the muse-um shop at $5 per person.

Green River Gallery117 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor.

Thursday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 631-692-8188.• Featuring paintings by Robert PatrickCoombs and Eric Sloane, N.A. (1905-1985) Long Island’s premier gold coastartist of the mid-20th century. Ongoingshow on view.

Ripe Art Gallery1028 Park Ave., Huntington. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.;Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5p.m. ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805.• Maxine Jurow, solo show, April 2-23.Artist reception, Sat., April 2, 6-9 p.m.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium180 Little Neck Road, Centerport.Museum hours: Tuesday, Saturday andSunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission:$7 adults, $6 students with ID and sen-iors 62 and older, and $3 children 12and under. Mansion tour, add $5 per per-son. 631-854-5555.vanderbiltmuseum.org.• Afternoon mansion tours begin in thecourtyard of the historic house onceowned by William K. Vanderbilt II.Tours are Tuesday, Saturday andSunday for a $5 fee, in addition to theprice of admission. Check the muse-um’s website for listing times.

Walt Whitman Birthplace246 Old Walt Whitman Road, HuntingtonStation. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 11a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5seniors, $4 students, and children under5 are free. 631-427-5240.waltwhitman.org.• Schedule at a group high tea andtransport yourself back in time in a pri-vate gathering house at the Birthplace.$25 per person. 631-427-5240, ext.120. [email protected].

Five Towns Performing Arts Center305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu.•Based on the books of Dr. Seuss,Seussical the Musical is a rather com-plex and exciting play. Sunday, May 1at 12 & 3 p.m.

•Romeo and Juliet is a great productionfor all to enjoy. Performances are April7, 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 7:30p.m and April10 and April 17 at 2:00p.m. Tickets are$15 for adults and $12 for seniors andstudents.

The Paramount370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. Paramountny.com. All showsbegin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.•Back To The 80’s with Jessie’s Girl,April 1, $15-$30.•The Wonder Years, April 3, $15-$35.

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Let’s MakeMoviesWorkshopThis brand new

eight-week filmmakingworkshop will teach thefundamentals of film-making, through basicstep-by-step instruc-tions from pre-produc-tion to post-production.Each production teamwill short a short film(two-three minutes),

using their own camera and hard drive. Instructed by Barbara Goldman,April 2- May 21, $155 workshop fee (extra costs for added materials maybe required). Ages 16 and up. Classes will be held each Saturday from 9-11:15 a.m., For more information, contact [email protected] register, visit cinemaartscentre.org.

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Teachers Consider Leaving HuntingtonMarch 26, 1909Three teachers at what used to be the Huntington Union School consideredleaving Huntington to take positions in their home towns in March 1909.Vice Principal W.V. Wilmont, originally of upstate Mexico, was offered aposition as principal of a school in Mexico, which is now part of OswegoCounty. Anna Conant, originally of upstate Porchester, and Helen Carter,originally of Manhattan, were both offered teaching positions in theirrespective hometowns. All three instructors had until Easter vacation tofinalize their decisions.

Huntington Village ExpansionMarch 27, 1925In adding 483 structures in 1924, Huntington village made the biggestexpansion of any village in Suffolk. Of the 483 structures, 360 buildingswere residential, 102 buildings were garages, 20 were stores and one wasa factory. The next biggest expansion in Suffolk came in Patchogue where285 new structures were built.

Huntington Diphtheria FreeMarch 28, 1940Dr. B.P. MacLean declared Huntington free of diphtheria, a sometimes fatalinfection of the nose and throat, for four consecutive years as of March 6,1940. Diphtheria is easily preventable with a vaccine. While MacLean’s rev-elation was encouraging, a report in The Long-Islander encouraged parentsto have their young children, between the ages of 6 months-6 years immu-nized as soon as possible.

At the beach park in late afternoon,bitter cold spring, snow-wrecked grasses.Still no relief from winter, no sound, a lulling quiet.

Lustrous unbraiding waves wash and slow.Osprey sleeps, protects the nestPlane floats towards La Guardia,a line interrupting the milky- blue sky,no clouds in sight.

Weak sun throws beams through slatted chair,catches a berry tree in silky crimson light.Calligraphy of birds lifts its black nib.Noiseless inert leaves curl on pale grass.Children too far away to be heard,flying puppets on strings.

Smell of wood smoke, sun dips its gold-magenta,slips into the horizon. Lights flick on in houses,Benches glimmer in reflected light.Air stills, night slowly opens its pages.

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Huntington residents Patricia Pe-tersen and Stanley Gale have beennamed the honorees of the upcoming2016 Huntington Hospital Centenni-al Gala. Both Gale, chairman and chief ex-

ecutive officer of Gale International,and Petersen, president and CEO ofDaniel Gale Sotheby’s InternationalRealty, have an extensive historywith Huntington Hospital, which iscelebrating its 100-year anniversarythis year.Both the Gale family and Petersen

have donated to the hospital, sup-porting capital projects over thedecades. Gale and his extended family are

longtime Huntington residents. Hisgrandfather, Daniel Gale, establishedthe first office of what is now DanielGale Sotheby’s International Realtyin Huntington in 1922. His father, D.Kent Gale, was born in the originalHuntington Hospital building, andgrew up near the home of CorneliaPrime, who donated the land Hunt-ington Hospital sits on. D. KentGale’s three children, Stan amongthem, were also born at HuntingtonHospital.Petersen, who became a resident

of Huntington in 1974, has been aboard member of Huntington Hospi-tal for 10 years, and has been a phil-anthropic supporter of the hospitalfor more than 30 years.Petersen said the hospital has

“long been a vital resource for the

Huntington community.” “The hospital depends upon the

generosity of its neighbors to help itcontinue to meet the demands of 21stcentury health care,” she said. “It isan honor to play a role in continuingits history of excellence.” Gale and Petersen previously do-

nated $1 million to Huntington Hos-pital’s newborn nursery, and are inthe process of announcing a new giftto name the hospital’s new emer-gency department results waitingroom. Huntington Hospital is cur-rently constructing a new emergencydepartment, which will double itsprevious size and allow for increasedefficiency and capacity. The newemergency department is slated toopen in the beginning of 2017. Gerard Brogan, Jr., MD, executive

director of the hospital, said it is “isconstantly looking to evolve to bestmeet the needs of its patients and fu-ture patients; this funding will go along way toward helping the hospitalto do that.” “We greatly appreciate the Gale

family and Pat Petersen’s generosi-ty,” he added.As of deadline Monday, a time and

date of the Centennial Gala had notyet been set.For more information on the gala,

including sponsorship opportunities,contact Dolli Bross at 631-470-5204or [email protected]. For moreinformation about Huntington Hos-pital, call 631-351-2000.

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Stanley Gale, chairman and chief executive officer of Gale International, and Pa-tricia Petersen, president and CEO of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty,have been named the honorees of the upcoming 2016 Huntington Hospital Cen-tennial Gala.

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Leggett said the Library of Con-gress tries to create an “eclecticlist,” hitting different genres andartists from different decades.“We try to show how diverse and

broad recorded sound history is,”he said.The registry also preserves

speeches, readings, animal sounds

and radio broadcast.The three-step process in select-

ing sound recordings includes pub-lic nominations, a vote by the 44-person body of the National Record-ing Preservation Board before theLibrarian of Congress, who is cur-rently David Mao, makes the finalselection.Since the Coltrane home, located

at 247 Candlewood Path in DixHills, was saved from being demol-ished in 2004, Stein said having “ALove Supreme” selected to the reg-istry is “very exciting.”“The album itself has been one of

the largest selling jazz albums of alltime, and it’s one of the things thatis inspiring us to try to restore thehome,” Stein said. “To have one of

the most important pieces of musicin the modern era having been com-posed at the home that we’re tryingso hard to restore is obviously vali-dation of the important work thatwe’re doing.”Also among the selections to the

2015 registry was “Piano Man” byBilly Joel, who once lived in LloydHarbor.


‘A Love Supreme,’ added to Library of Congress’ registry

posed structure is bigger in size thanthat of the 9,000-square-foot struc-ture that was detailed on the stateDOT website last year.State DOT Director of Communi-

cations Gary Holmes said the policepresence would be round-the-clock,with substations for both SuffolkCounty Police Department and NewYork State Police.Holmes said in an interview Mon-

day that “it improves safety first andforemost, for the area. It’s poorly lit,there are no restrooms. The welcomecenter addresses those areas.”Trucks would also not be permitted

to park at the rest stop, Holmes said.In its current state as a “text stop,”

the site can accommodate up to 27trucks, but there are no markers ordesignated spots so trucks often spillout onto the shoulder creating safetyconcerns for both truckers and other

motorists, Holmes said.“We’re working to identify a more

appropriate area for truckers alongthe Long Island Expressway,” he said.The proposed rest stop has drawn

intense scrutiny from the local com-munity, including elected officialsand civic leaders.Last year, the state DOT bulldozed

the site, removing trees and bushes,to make way for the proposed reststop without notifying any level oflocal government nor civic groups,officials said. After backlash andnegative critique from the communi-ty, the state DOT withdrew its initialplan, which called for a 9,000square-foot building with dining,restrooms and 200 parking spaces.Recent backlash has come in the

form of a Change.org petition creat-ed March 24 in opposition of the pro-posed rest area, which had generated539 signatures as of deadline Mon-

day. The petition is available atChange.org/p/say-no-to-the-lie-rest-stop-in-dix-hills.President of the Sweet Hollow

Civic Association Alissa Taff, a criticof the plan, said Monday that she isstill against the proposed rest stopsince “this is not a good location andthe state has not been upfront.”She added that a 2007 environ-

mental impact study is “too old,” andneeds to be revised to account for de-velopment to the area.However, according to a letter ad-

dressed to state Assemblyman An-drew Raia (R-East Northport), stateDOT Commissioner Driscoll statedthat the project was fully studied andthat a final environmental impactstatement, and a state environmentalquality review record of decision,was signed on July 20, 2007.In an interview Monday, Raia said

that he, state Assemblyman Chad

Lupinacci (R-Huntington Station) andDriscoll met personally on March 23.Raia said the state set up meetings

with school boards, fire departmentsand civic leaders, which he wanted toattend, but could not accommodate in-to his schedule since he is engaged instate budget talks and the meetingswere scheduled for before April 1.“Ideally, it’s the governor’s proj-

ect. He has the authority to do it rightor wrong,” Raia said.Previously, Raia said plans showed

the sale of wine is being consideredfor the proposed rest stop, which Ra-ia said he is against.When asked about the proposal,

which was not mentioned in Com-missioner Driscoll’s release lastweek, Holmes said the state has notyet determined “what types of prod-ucts will be featured.” He said thecommunity meetings will help steerwhether or not wine would be sold.


Government, civic leaders continue to pan rest stop plan


The 10th annual Marcie Mazzola Memorial 5KWalk/Run will kick off from the HuntingtonYM-CA (60 Main St., Huntington) at 8:30 a.m. onSunday, April 10. As always, the event works tokeep a young woman’s memory alive while help-ing those in need of a boost.The foundation is named after Marcie Mazzola,

of Commack, who died in a car accident in 2002when she was 21 years old. Before her death,Marcie was involved in a civil lawsuit against aschool bus driver accused of sexually abusing herwhen she was 11 years old. Even with Marcie nolonger able to testify, her family and attorneypressed on, and eventually won the case.The Mazzola family decided to establish the

Marcie Mazzola Foundation in 2003 in hopes toimprove the lives of abused and at-risk children.The 5K was incorporated into the foundation sev-eral years later, said Nancy Mazzola, Marcie’sstepmother and foundation president.“Everything that we do is bittersweet,” Mazzo-

la said on Monday. “We try to do everything pas-sionately and positively, just the way that Marciedid.”Mazzola added that the 10-year anniversary of

5K is “just amazing.”All proceeds from this year’s 5K will go toward

establishing YMCA summer camp scholarshipsfor underprivileged children in the Town of Hunt-ington, Mazzola said.“Our foundation has had a relationship with the

YMCA for 10 years and has dedicated funds fromeach race to the Y,” she said.Since its inception, the foundation has raised

more than $900,000, including more than

$150,000 for the YMCA. Its mission, Mazzolasaid, is to “help better the lives of abused and at-risk children; and increase community advocacyand awareness about the needs of children.”The late and race day entry fees is $30 for

adults and $20 for students who are in 12th gradeor under. Cost for the kids fun run, which is a non-competitive event held on the grounds of theHuntington YMCA for kids ages 10 and under, is$10.Check-in time is from 6:45-8 a.m. at the Hunt-

ington YMCA. No numbers will be issued past 8

a.m.The 5K starts at the HuntingtonYMCA, moves

south downWoodhull Road, then north on SpringRoad past Main Street to Prime Avenue and fin-ishes by taking Madison Street to Sabbath DayPath back to the YMCA on Main Street.There will also be food, beverages and a gift raf-

fle, and the winner of the race will be rewardedwith a trophy and a one-year paid membership tothe Huntington YMCA.For more information, visit Mmarciemazzo-

lafoundation.org.

10th AnnualMazzola 5KSet For April 10RUNNING/WALKING

At a past Marcie Mazzola 5K are Nancy and Paul Mazzola with Huntington Councilwoman Susan Berland,state Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci and the Geico Gecko.

Huntington Councilwoman SusanBerland and the Town of HuntingtonYouth Council have kicked off thetown’s annual sport swap, encourag-ing residents to bring their gently-usedsports equipment to a donation box atthe Dix Hills Ice Rink in exchange fora voucher to be used during the swapon April 16.Residents have until April 15 to do-

nate their hockey, baseball, soccer,lacrosse and figure skating equipment.The Dix Hills Ice Rink is located at575 Vanderbilt Parkway in Dix Hills.On April 16, residents can bring

their vouchers back to the ice rink anduse them to shop for equipment. Res-idents unable to donate equipment canalso donate $5 for each item pur-chased during the swap, which willrun from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Berland stated that she is once again

“pleased” to host the swap, which shesaid gives “families the opportunity toshop for ‘new’ items to replace the oldones.”She added, “As a mother of four, I

know that sports equipment can bevery expensive. If we can save parentssome money, supply our residentswith needed sports equipment andraise funds for charity, it’s a win-win.”The Town of Huntington Youth

Council, which was founded byBerland in 2003, will be donating allproceeds to a town charity. In addi-tion, the youth council is asking par-ticipants to bring new or gently-usedtest study guides to the rink as part ofits “Test Study Guide Drive,” which isintended to benefit students who donot have access to these study re-source.The youth council is comprised of

students from public high schoolsaround the Town of Huntington. Itmeets twice a month to discuss issuesthat affect the youth in our communi-ty and plan events that engage theirpeers in local issues.For more information on the youth

council, or the sport swap, call MeganLavery at 631-351-3018.

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The Colts are back on the baseballdiamond.Half Hollow Hills High School

West’s baseball began its League IVseason on Tuesday after deadlineagainst the Blue Devils ofHuntington High School. The game,head coach Tom Migliozzi, wasexpected to serve as a launchingpoint for an “inexperienced” HillsWest squad.“We’re trying to go over all the

fundamentals on what’s going tocome up in the game so that we’reready for them,” Migliozzi said.“Experience is a very good teacher,and hopefully these kids learnenough and get enough time duringtheir careers.”After graduating several seniors,

many of whom started on last year’steam, Hills West will return this sea-son with nine underclassmen, part ofa roster consisting of 17 Colts.With that, Migliozzi said he’s

looking to his group of eight seniorsfor leadership.“They’ve been in the program for

four years and they know what’s

expected of them,” Migliozzi said.“We just need them to really step upand take total advantage of thisopportunity they have.”One of those seniors in Ryan

Barone, whom Migliozzi said has away of figuring out how to get onbase. He hopes Barone can “set thetable for us and score a lot of runs.”Another senior showing a lot of

potential, Migliozzi said, is FrankTricamo. The coach said Tricamohas a lot of positive tools that couldmake for a great season if he utilizesthose abilities.Looking to capitalize on a late

surge last year during his junior year,Migliozzi said, is senior ErrolParker.The remaining senior Colts are

Evan Alcazar, Lucas Digiorgi,Peter Jacobs, Sean Leguernic, andJames Madden.On the mound, the Colts are

expected to first turn to junior pitch-er Brad Camarda. Migliozzi said hehopes the junior will capitalize on asuccessful 2015 season during whichhe won four games.The 2015 season also saw Hills

West become champions of LeagueIV before falling to Smithtown East

in Suffolk’s championship round.Migliozzi said this year’s League

IV competition will be tough, butHills West’s goals haven’t changed.We want “to win the league, and

once playoffs start anything couldhappen,” he said. “We have a prettygood formula here, and we expect thekids to uphold the formula, and up

hold the winning tradition.”After Tuesday’s game, which was

scheduled to be played at HighSchool West, the Colts were expect-ed to travel to Huntington onWednesday for the second game inthe three-game series. The final gameis scheduled for 4 p.m. tomorrow atHigh School West.

Colts ‘Inexperienced,’ But Goal Remains League TitleBASEBALL


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The Half Hollow Hills West baseball team, pictured during a previous season,was slated to kick off its League IV season on Tuesday with a game againstHuntington.

By Andrew [email protected]

The Thundercolts of Half HollowHills joint girls lacrosse team got offto a winning start on Monday with a12-5 triumph over Brentwood inSuffolk’s Division I. The win kickedoff the regular season for Hills,which also defeated Connetquot 10-4 in non-league play last week.Against Brentwood, junior Julia

Pascarella led the charge with fourgoals and one assist to lead all scor-ers in both goals and points.Prior to Monday’s game, Hills

head coach Lori Horbach saidPascarella has “good vision behindthe cage and is working well withthe other attackers so far.”Both junior Kelly Sullivan and

sophomore Samantha Leva added

two goals and two assists eachagainst Brentwood.In the net, senior goaltender

Paulina Difatta held Brentwood tojust one goal in the first half as partof her 10-save effort. Horbachcalled Difatta, a returning All-County player, “the backbone of ourteam this year who is going to leadthe young girls and show them theropes.”She said the younger players on

the Hills roster are “willing to learnnew things… they’re not sure yetwhat they should and should notdo,” which is where seniors likeDifatta, Kelsey Collins, DaniGrimaldi, Alexis Lott, AnabellaManetta, Taylor Sachs and PaigeWeiss have been stepping in.Horbach added that the mix of

veteran leadership and a promising

young talent rostered by theThundercolts are hoped to fuelanother playoff run.“We’ve set a tone here where

playoffs is something that, eachyear, we want to make,” Horbachsaid, adding that preseason pollsranked the Thundercolts 13th inDivision I, which consists of 22teams. “Each day we’re just going totake that game and worry aboutwhat we need to do.“And we’ll see what happens.”The Thundercolts were also in

action on Wednesday against WaltWhitman, but the game was sched-uled to be played after deadline.Tomorrow, Hills is scheduled to

travel to East Islip for a 4 p.m. non-league contest. East Islip fell inovertime 9-8 to Bay Shore in its firstgame of the spring season.

Veterans, Young Core Expected To Fuel ThundercoltsGIRLS LACROSSE>> HALF HOLLOW HILLS 12, BRENTWOOD 5

The Thundercolts of Half Hollow Hills’join girls lacrosse team, pictured lastyear, opened up their 2016 Division Iseason on Monday with a 12-5 winover Brentwood.

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