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WHEATLEY HEIGHTS

Sax Player IsMusic To Their EarsAt 6 years old, Curtis Haywood was

introduced to the world of music by hismother, who had given him his first mu-sical instrument – a trumpet.Haywood instantly fell in love. His

passion led him to play other instru-ments, and he is now a professional so-prano saxophone player.The Wheatley Heights resident’s tal-

ents took center stage at the fourth an-nual Got Talent? Long Island competi-tion, which he won on March 30. Thetalent competition, featuring 20 per-forming artists, raises funds for theHuntington Arts Council.“I felt good because you’re sitting

there looking to see who was your com-petition,” Haywood said. “You want towish everyone well but the bottom lineis you want to win.”Haywood, 45, won a $1,000 cash

prize, a $2,000 scholarship from FiveTowns College, a casting placement ina TV or movie, a spot on “Live It Up”TV show with Donna Drake, a head-shot package by Len Marks Photogra-phy, and prize packages from D’Ad-dario and E1 Entertainment.

“I was nervous but confident I was go-ing to place,” the sax player said. “Butyou just never know what’s going tohappen, especially with reality shows.”Participants ranged from 7 years old

to about 50. To Haywood, Summer Pen-zi, a 7-year-old piano player from Com-mack, stood out among the rest as afierce competitor in the competition.“I had a talk with [Penzi’s] parents

and I was really encouraging them to lether pursue piano further,” he said. “Shewas truly gifted.”Penzi won the “Rising Star under 14”

award along with Madison Greene, ofAmityville. Penzi also won the “Audi-ence Choice Award.” “Rising Star over14” was presented to Trish Torrales, ofWantagh.Haywood, a Brooklyn native, started

playing the trumpet and then moved onto the drums and saxophone. He alsoplays the flute and the clarinet. KingCurtis was Haywood’s greatest musicalinfluence, along with Grover Washing-ton Jr., David Sanborn, Bob Mintzerand Kenny Garrett.“Since first grade I knew this was

something I naturally excelled at,” hesaid. Curtis Haywood of Wheatley Heights is making a successful career of being a saxophone

player.

By Stephanie [email protected]

MELVILLE

Schumer: Approve The ‘Second Track’Senator argues another LIRR line will boost Suffolk’s airports, Route 110 corridor

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is pres-suring his colleagues in the House ofRepresentatives to approve a federaltransportation bill that includes addi-tional resources for the MetropolitanTransportation Authority (MTA) to builda second train track between Farming-dale and Ronkonkoma.That bill, Schumer said, would clear

the way for the MTA to build the long-desired second track by providing addi-tional funding and an additional three-year waiver from impending deadlines tocomplete a $750-million GPS-poweredpositive train control system by 2015. Itwould also maintain current funding lev-els in the mass transit account.A second train line would provide a

major economic boost to Long Island,the senator said.

The Senate approved the transporta-tion bill March 14. It is now awaiting ap-proval before the House of Representa-tives. Schumer urged his colleagues toget the bill off to President Barack Oba-ma’s desk as soon as possible.“By finally building this much-needed

upgrade to the LIRR, we could cut com-muting times and grow Long Island’seconomy,” Schumer said Monday. “Ourbipartisan legislation would give theMTA the flexibility to undertake the Sec-ond Track project, and I’m urging theHouse to stop delaying and pass our leg-islation so that we can finally make thismuch-needed upgrade a reality.”In particular, the second track, paired

with a proposed Babylon-Huntingtonrapid bus route on Route 110, would spurmixed-use redevelopment of the old Re-public Station in East Farmingdale andcreate jobs throughout the 110 corridor.Re-opening Republic Station, which has

been closed since 1986, is contingent up-on the second track being built, Schumersaid.While he was a Huntington council-

man, Congressman Steve Israel (D-DixHills) founded the Route 110 Partner-ship. In May 2008, they released a tran-sit village plan which included up to 1.2-million square feet of mixed-used devel-opment focused around a new Republictrain station in East Farmingdale.Melville Chamber of Commerce Pres-

ident Mike Deluise urged the House andthe MTA to act on the second track atonce, arguing the project would be atrigger for much-needed infrastructureimprovements and thousands of newjobs on Long Island.“When the economy is in such disar-

ray, it’s just a perfect time to do it,” hesaid. “It will provide jobs, will makethings better for us economically andmake it easier to do business… it’s just a

win-win for everybody.”Funding for the project was initially

included in the MTA’s 2010-2014 capi-tal plan but was removed after the MTAcut more than $2 billion from the pro-posal. Preliminary estimates at the timeput the cost of a second track at about$138 million.The second track, Schumer said,

would reap major rewards for the oldRepublic, Pinelawn, Wyandanch, DeerPark, Brentwood and Central Islip LIRRstations. It would also improve access tothe Ronkonkoma hub and MacArthurAirport, reduce delays and increase thenumbers of trains that can run at theRonkonkoma hub, he added.“A second track would radically reduce

commuting times, facilitate the flow ofworkers into and out of Long Island,spur the growth of MacArthur airportand create a job creation corridor rightdown the center of the island,” he said.

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By Danny [email protected]

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QUOTE OF THE WEEKLEGISLATORWILLIAM SPENCER

“In the middle of the Pacific Ocean,there is an island of plastic – plas-tic bags and bottles, and I under-stand that island is the size ofHawaii.”

Did You Bring Your Own Bag? , PAGE A3

At Least It’ll Let Fresh Air In

A Huntington Station resident called Suffolk Countypolice on April 13 about damage to a vehicle occurringthe day before. The complainant said rocks werethrown at their 1993 Toyota Camry parked in the drive-way. The front passenger window was broken.

The Digital Age Of Intimidation

A Huntington Station resident called Suffolk Countypolice about aggravated harassment on April 13. Thecomplainant said a known individual sent a text mes-sage threatening to kill the complainant’s father.

Guess They Weren’t Good For A Disguise

AWheatley Heights man was arrested on petit larce-ny charges on April 13. The 18-year-old allegedly stoletwo hats from a department store at the Walt Whitmanshops.

Tire Irons Rarely Solve Arguments

An East Northport man was charged with as-sault in connection to an April 13 incident inHuntington Station. The 38-year-old allegedly at-tacked a man with a tire iron along New York Av-enue. The victim went to Huntington Hospitalwith non-life-threatening injuries.

Suspicious White Powder Isn’t Dangerous

A Melville law firm called Suffolk County police onApril 12 after an employee received a letter containingwhite powder. The powder was tested and determinedto be non-hazardous.

Will They Pay Your Taxes Too?

A Northport resident contacted Northport Villagepolice on April 11 to report possible identity theft. Shetold police an unknown person used her identity andtried to file a tax return with her name and Social Se-curity number. The IRS did not process the claim andcontacted the complainant. The IRS is also investigat-ing and asked the resident to report the incident to po-lice and a credit bureau.

Next Time, Put It In The Trunk

Suffolk police were dispatched to a Huntingtonsports club on April 9 about a grand larceny. The com-plainant reported that someone broke a window beforestealing a purse. Cash, credit cards and a checkbookwere inside.

‘Inappropriate Pictures’ Found In Park

Suffolk police were summoned to Huntington aboutaggravated harassment on April 9. The complainant re-ported that inappropriate pictures were drawn in theclay bocce ball courts at Mill Dam Park.

Why Didn’t Anyone Stop The Thief?

Suffolk police were dispatched to a chain discountstore in Huntington Station about a theft on April 8. Ashopper said her wallet was stolen in the store. She leftit at the register, but when she returned to get it, thewallet was gone. Credit cards and cash were inside.

…Goes unpunished? You know what they sayabout good deeds, right? I’m of the mindset that thephrase “no good deed goes unpunished” is a terriblelie. But as many times as I amproven correct I am alsoproven wrong! I heard a terri-ble, albeit hilarious, story overthe weekend. At the close of Easter Sunday, afriend’s daughter really wanted McDonald’s Frenchfries. How she wanted fast food after her mothercooked an amazing rack of lamb is beyond me, butthat’s another story. So she went to the drive-thruand, in the spirit of the holiday, paid not only forher fries, but for the meal of the people in line be-hind her. She pulled up and watched through herrear-view mirror, wanting to make sure the car be-hind her didn’t get charged, and the next thing youknow, she gets rear-ended by the very people shejust bought the meal for! Now the daughter swearsshe doesn’t know how this happened – “I pulled upfar enough, Ma, I know I did!” – but nevertheless,my friend now has a dented license plate and a dentin her bumper.

Hector to the rescue…While we’re on the topicof good deeds, make sure this one is well rewarded.One of the boys in the office told me about a won-derful act of kindness he witnessed in Huntingtonvillage last week. As he was walking down NewStreet, he saw a fellow from La Bottega chargingdown the street, attempting to flag down one of thecouples that had just passed him. It turns out thatthe young woman in the couple left her pocketbookat La Bottega, and the waiter’s replication of the100-yard dash was to ensure she did not leave with-out it! Needless to say, we were all impressed withthe eatery’s care for its customers, not to mentionthe waiter’s athleticism, and it once again displayedwhat makes Huntington such a darn special place.His name, by the way, is Hector – next time hetakes your order, give him a big tip and tell himRosie sent you.

Thank you… to all the firefighters, EMS and vol-

unteers who put yourselves in harm’s way to helpboth here at home and in Manorville. It is a com-mitment to serve as a member – lots of learning,

hours of practice and meet-ings – and these folks do itwithout expecting a pay-check. And when an emer-gency strikes, we count onyou to keep us safe and end

the disaster. Whatever insurance and meager bene-fits they do collect is truly an underpayment. Thenext time I see a fire truck racing past me, I’ll givethem a friendly wave and thank my lucky stars thatthese folks are watching out for us.

Unfortunately… it does not look like we’re outof danger from wildfires though. From everythingI’m reading, this warm and dry weather is expectedto continue. And combined with the lack of snowfrom the winter, everything is still primed to ignitewith a single spark. What does that mean for thesummer? No bonfires at the beach, tiki lights atbarbeques or lighters at concerts? The Mayans pre-dicted 2012 would bring major change, but I reallyhope droughts aren’t the way of the future.

Am I the only one… who doesn’t care that Bradand Angelina got engaged? I know they may ormay not have a special connection to our area, be-cause they may or may not have stayed here whileshe was filming “Salt” – I still haven’t been able toget a straight answer on that, by the way – but Ijust don’t care anymore. I am so disenchanted bycelebrity news these days. These people could sin-gle-handedly fix so many things wrong with socie-ty with all of the money they have. It’s really justterrible.

(Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have com-ments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in yourneck of the woods, write to me today and let me knowthe latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/oThe Long-Islander, 149 Main Street, Huntington NY11743. Or try the e-mail at [email protected])

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

The Town of Huntington and North-port Village gave their support lastThursday to a new partnership with theCitizens Campaign for the Environment(CCE) designed to cut down on the pub-lic’s use of plastic shopping bags.Adrienne Esposito, CCE’s executive

director, said Americans use more than100 billion plastic bags each year – anaverage of 300 to 400 per homeowner.The resulting pollution, she said,wreaks havoc on the environment.“Plastic bags pollute our waterways,

our beaches our bays our parkways ourtrees – they clog up storm drains andcause localized flooding,” she said.“Once plastic bags get into the Long Is-land Sound and our estuaries, they killmarine life… turtles, dolphins andwhales and seals mistake these plasticbags for jellyfish. They eat them, andthen they starve to death and suffocate.”Such pollution, Esposito said, is pre-

ventable, and CCE’s “Bring Your OwnBag” campaign is designed to changepublic behavior by engaging businessowners, elected officials and the publicin educating the public about the bene-fits of reusable bags. Citizens Campaignis partnering with Huntington, North-port and Port Jefferson villages in thecurrent campaign, which focuses onwaterfront communities.Supervisor Frank Petrone said pro-

moting alternatives to plastic bags, inpartnership with Trader Joe’s, would be

a major part of their upcoming EarthDay Expo on April 21. Changing in-grained behaviors can be difficult, hesaid, but by building partnerships, itbecomes more attainable.“It’s not as difficult when you team up

and when you do this with people whodo this on an everyday basis,” he said,speaking of CCE. “They’re doing thisbecause they believe in the program,they believe in the environment, andthey believe in the future of our families

and our children.”CCE Program Coordinator Tara Bono

said surveys and site visits revealed that19 percent of shoppers always bring areusable bag. Twenty-two percent bringone most times, while 24 percent bringa reusable bag sometimes. However, 35percent of shoppers said they neverbring a reusable bag, and more thanhalf said it was because they forgot it athome or in their car. CCE research in-dicated free reusable bags, a 5-cent per

bag incentive and prominent signagewould boost reusable bag use.“I know they’ve been very successful

with a BYOB program in Westchester,”Councilman Mark Mayoka said, addingthe town will educate small businessesowners through their Resource and Re-covery center to about the benefits ofnot using plastic.Suffolk County Legislator William

Spencer, chairman of the health com-mittee, stressed the importance of re-ducing plastic pollution and suggestedutilizing reusable water containers dur-ing the warmer months. Simplelifestyle changes by many residentscould have a huge impact, he said.“Once it makes its way into our wa-

terways, [plastic] makes it to ouroceans. In the middle of the PacificOcean, there is an island of plastic –plastic bags and bottles, and I under-stand that island is the size of Hawaii,”Spencer said.Reusable bags have already been in-

corporated into Northport Village’sFarmer’s Markets, Deputy Mayor Hen-ry Tobin said. In addition to preservingthe economic and environmentalhealth of their harbor, reusable bagscan save business owners a penny and ahalf per bag and provide other benefits.“Consider this not just for the good it

will do for the environment, the good itwill do for the community, but also inthe self-interest of the merchant be-cause this is really good advertisingwhen someone walks around with a bagwith your name on it,” Tobin said.

Leaders from the Town and Village of Northport show off Citizens Campaign for the Envi-ronment’s reusable shopping bags after announcing a new effort to reduce plastic bag usein waterfront communities.

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Carpooling On TheRise On Long IslandState sees more interest in 511NY Rideshare program as gas prices continue to climb

With gas prices likely increasing thissummer, carpooling is expected to be-come more popular.Not only does sharing a ride reduce

the amount drivers spend on gas, it

allows for less carbon emissions to becontributed to the atmosphere; andhaving a companion in the car canmake the strenuous journeys just abit more bearable.The official carpooling program in

New York State is known as 511NYRideshare. The program is based on the

sharing of travel expenses. 511NYRideshare involves two main methodsof carpooling.“Carpoolers may either use one driv-

er and share expenses or rotate drivingduties and eliminate the need for mon-ey to change hands,” said New YorkState Department of Transportation

Public Information Officer Eileen Pe-ters. “You do not have to carpool everyday but as often as your schedule al-lows.”The 511NY Rideshare program has

seen a rise in the last few years, Peterssaid.“Our program has grown significant-

ly since 2010. On Long Island, we hadtwice the number of new rideshare reg-istrations in 2011 as compared to2010...Currently, there are approxi-mately 20,000 individuals in our ride-matching system and that number isgrowing,” she addedUsers of 511NY Rideshare are

matched up with potential carpoolpartners after filling out a user profileon the DOT’s 511NY Rideshare website.Users select if they would like to partic-ipate as drivers or passengers. Ridersare paired based on either having simi-lar routes or similar start and endpoints within a specified radius.A “quick match” may also be run to

get an idea of how many potential can-didates there are. From there, peoplecan select from a range of preferencesin their carpool partners. Peters saidthese preferences range “…from smok-ing or eating in the car, listening to cer-tain radio stations, gender, or partici-pating in the ridematch as the passen-ger or driver…”In the future, Peters plans to improve

By Emaad [email protected]

DIX HILLS

Updates Planned ForWater DistrictAn upgrade to the DixHillsWater Dis-

trict’s emergency backup radio systemswas one of three resolutions expected tobe considered by the Huntington TownBoard on Tuesday.According to a preliminary resolution,

the town was to consider spending$92,657 to contract Farmingdale-basedWire to Water Inc. to install a SpreadSpectrum Radio (SSR) as a backup com-munication tool in the event of poweroutages.The Dix Hills Water District first re-

tained Wire to Water in late 2010 to up-grade its supervisory control and data ac-quisition (SCADA)systems toahigh-speed

Internet system and install Virtual PrivateNetworkappliances at eachplant to ensuresecure data transmission. But during thelast major power outage, the town said thesystem, which is powered by Cablevision,was not operational and communicationwas lost to plant sites 2, 4, 6 on CaledoniaRoad and themain office. The SSR systemwouldbe abackup system if anothermajorpower outage occurred.“If the cable goes out, it goes out. That’s

part of the problem,” Councilwoman Su-san Berland said. “It [the SSR system]acts as a backup for the communicationsystem. If Cablevision goes down, wehave the backup to be able to communi-cate with everybody.”The boardwas also expected to consid-

er retaining Melville-based Holzmacher,

McLendon and Murrell (H2M Group),which has been a consultant to the DixHills Water District for 45 years, for twoprojects totaling $46,000. The firstwould allocate $26,000 to update theWater District’s master plan, which waslast updated in 2006; the second wouldearmark $20,000 for an energy evalua-tion study for the district.According to the latter proposal, the

district spends 35 percent of its budgeton electricity, and H2M said the districtcould save about $120,000by optimizingplant operations and implementing apumpage plan to sequence equipment.The Huntington Town Board was

scheduled to vote on the proposal duringTuesday evening’s town board meeting,which occurred after press time.



Did YouBring Your OwnBag?Environmental group teams with town to reduce use of plastic at grocery stores

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Housing AuthorityMandates To Be AxedTown says transparency directives are ‘unenforceable,’ should be eliminated from code

The Huntington Town Board is con-sidering repealing a portion of town lawpassed in 1999 to promote transparencyat theHuntingtonHousing Authority be-cause it cannot be enforced, officials said.The section being considered for re-

peal was adopted in October 1999 andmandates that the Housing Authoritymake several periodic disclosures. Thelaw requires the Housing Authority toprovide certified copies of its minutesand a treasurer’s report to town hallwithin 30 days of approval. The HousingAuthority must also: submit quarterly fi-nancial reports, including itemization of

disbursements and receipts; publish anannual public report, including goals forthe following year, by Dec. 31; file meet-ing agendas with the town clerk at leasta week before Housing Authority meet-ings; provide copies of all audits to townhall within 30 days of receipt; and sub-mit to an annual audit by the towncomptroller. The law also requires theagency to ensure no commissioner is de-nied information or documents relatedto Housing Authority matters.The legislation was enacted after a

scandal beset the Housing Authority inthe mid-1990s, which included a seriesof indictments, resignations, question-able loans and reports of sizable slushfunds created by its members.

However, town spokesman A.J. Cartersaid the law is up for repeal based on le-gal opinions determining that it is unen-forceable because the Housing Authori-ty is a separate corporate entity and sep-arate from the Town of Huntington.“Because the Housing Authority does

not report to the town board, it couldnot be legally compelled to do what thatpart of the town code required them todo,” he said.Housing Authority attorney Paul

Levitt said, to his knowledge, the lawhad “never been” enforced. If the townwants to inspect records, they will beable to do so by filing a Freedom of In-formation Law (FOIL) request.“The commissioners sitting on the

Housing Authority, other than being ap-pointed by the town, are commissionersthat draw their powers from the Hunt-ington Housing Authority,” he said.“This separate existence makes it unlaw-ful for the town to require a separatestanding board to provide thoserecords.”Since the law was adopted, the Hous-

ing Authority has been recognized by theDepartment of Housing and Urban De-velopment (HUD) for its work, particu-larly from 2002-2006 for implementingnew safeguards and bringing the Au-thority out of troubled status, Levittsaid. The attorney added that HUD re-views the Housing Authority’s recordsregularly.


LLOYD HARBOR

Cooper Hosts Axelrod At Obama FundraiserDavid Axelrod, the communications

director for President Barack Obama’sre-election campaign, was the headlin-er for a fundraiser at the Lloyd Harborhome of former Legislator Jon Cooperand his husband, Robert, on April 9.The former Chicago Tribune re-

porter, who later worked as a top advis-er to former President Bill Clinton anda political consultant to a bevy of topDemocratic candidates, spent much ofthe two-hour event tackling questionsfrom the approximately 100 guests,Cooper said.He said the event exceeded fundrais-

ing goals set by the Obama campaign.Cooper wouldn’t say how much theevent raised, but general admissiontickets were $500. VIP tickets were$1,000, which included a private recep-

tion with Axelrod. A limited group of$250 “Gen 44” tickets were aimed atyoung professionals.“They set a target for the event and we

blew through that. They were thrilled,”Cooper said.Cooper said the fundraiser was an

important display of support for thePresident on Long Island, which is usu-ally one of the more closely contestedportions of New York, traditionally asafe Democratic state in recent elec-tions. It was Axelrod’s first event onLong Island, Cooper added. He hopesthat will convince the campaign heshould host another event around thepresidential debate at Hofstra Univer-sity in mid-October.Cooper’s goal for the October

event? Host a fundraiser with Presi-dent Obama.“They’re going to try to make it hap-

pen,” he said.


Former Legislator Jon Cooper, right, shares a laugh with David Axelrod, communications di-rector for President Obama’s re-election campaign.

HUNTINGTON

NewYork’s Bravest Box For Lt. JamesBylerThe New York Fire Department and Police Depart-

ment battled in the boxing ring and raised $6,000 togive to injured U.S. Marine First Lieutenant JamesByler, of Huntington, for renovations to his home.Bobby McGuire, president of the FDNY Bravest Box-

ing Team, said the team decided in November to raisemoney for Byler at its 29th annual “Battle of the Badges”event.“All the intention is that any money goes to charity.

We’ve been doing it for 29 years now and since 9/11,we’ve been doing it for military charities mainly becausefire department members have a kinship with marinesand armed forces,” McGuire said.The team presented Byler with a check on April 13 at

2 p.m. at the FDNY headquarters located at 9 MetroTech Center in Brooklyn NY on the 8th floor.The FDNY and NYPD battled it out at Madison

Square Garden, where they won six bouts each. This wasthe Battle of the Badges’ first tie since its inception.“The fire department is the underdogs since there are

40,000 police officers and 8,000 firefighters,” McGuiresaid, noting the FDNY’s record is 15-13.Byler graduated from Huntington High School and

Purdue University. After college, he went into theMarines. Two months into his service, in 2010, he wasseverely injured and lost both legs and two fingers after

stepping on an improvised explosive device inAfghanistan. Byler is currently at the Walter Reed Na-tional Military Center in Bethesda, M.D, and will be dis-charged in two months.Renovations to his house are underway to make his

home handicap accessible.For nearly 30 years, the FDNY Bravest Boxing Team

has raised money for charity though Battle of theBadges. Since 9/11, the Bravest Boxing Team has donat-

ed money to various military charities including theWounded Warrior Project, Building Homes for Heroes,Vessels for Veterans and the American Legion.To date, the Bravest Boxing Team has earned close to

$100,000 for many charities.The Bravest Boxing team’s next match is on May 19 in

Foxwoods. They’ll be fighting the New England law en-forcement Vessels for Veterans, which helps returningGI’s to find work

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Krueger


Firefighter Allan Grdovich of the FDNY connects with a niceleft jab to the head of police officer David Robinson.

Firefighter Felipe Irizarry lands a right hand in his bout ver-sus police officer Herbert Medina.


TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Townwide Fund HonoreesOheka event pays tribute to influentialsThe Townwide Fund of Huntington

50th Anniversary Gala will honor themen and women who have made signif-icant contributions to the Fund’s suc-cess through their dedicated work andphilanthropy. The fundraising eventbegins at 6 p.m today at Oheka Castlewith a cocktail hour and live pianomusic, followed by a full night of cele-bration that includes dance music fromPeter Mazzeo and the Hit Squad.The Townwide Fund of Huntington

was founded in 1961 by a group of pri-vate citizens who wanted to help localcharities raise funds. The organization’sessential mission was to keep moneyraised in Huntington within the com-munity. Now over 50 years and $10million later, The Townwide Fund con-tinues to infuse local organizations withthe support they need to provide vitalhealth and human services to the peopleof Huntington.

THE HONOREES

Michael Aboff, Aboff ’sAlex Armonas, Armonas DevelopmentCorp.Keith Brown, Brown & Altman. LLPSal Ferro, Alure Home Improvements

Thomas Finnegan, AmericanPortfoliosEllen Fleury, Fleury DesignDennis Garetano, Family Pet ExpoClark Gillies, Hilton CapitalManagementArthur Goldstein, Goldstein &RubintonBea Hartigan, Townwide FundHuntington Township Chamber OfCommerceLee E. Kilbrith, Prospect FinancialServicesAndrew W. Lawrence, Lawrence,Sappe & LawrenceRichard Maikis,Maikis Associates Inc.James S. Margolin, Margolin &MargolinGary Melius, OHEKAMichael Mulè, Rivkin Rader LLPDonald Musgnug, Fuocco Group CPAsFrank Petrone,Huntington SupervisorGary Pezza, East Neck DevelopmentCorp.James T. Powers, Bohler EngineeringJo-Ann Raia, Huntington Town ClerkPeter Sloggatt, Long IslanderNewspapersCliff Starkins, Adams & Becker CPAsSal Turano, Abstracts Inc.Russell Vollmer, Vollmer-Adair

Huntington @ Your Service? There’san app for that.Town officials announced April 10 that

the citizen request management systemcan now be accessed by an app designedespecially for Android-based smartphones. Residents can download the appeither from the town’s website or throughGoogle Play.Since March 1, Huntington @ Your

Service has given residents a forum tocommunicate with the town 24-7 eitherthrough their official website or theiriPhones. The system’s automated rout-

ing is designed to ensure a request foraction is quickly forwarded to the rightperson at the right town department.Citizens can also track the progress oftheir request.Since March 1, the town has received

more than 1,000 service requests thatwere entered into Huntington @ YourService. Of those, 95 percent have beenresolved and closed, officials said.To view video tutorials for the website

and the smart phone app, visitTownofHuntington on YouTube or thetown’s Facebook page.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Leadership HuntingtonGraduates Class of 2012Over 140 people joined the Leadership

Huntington Foundation at the HarborClub last Thursday to celebrate the orga-nization’s Class of 2012 graduation. Theevent commemorated 16 years of serviceto the Town of Huntington and honoredthe achievements of three outstandingleaders in the community. Attendees ofthe gala represented a cross section ofsectors in the Town, including the busi-ness, not-for-profit, government and artscommunities.The gala commenced with a cocktail

hour performance by Khyati Pandya, atraditional Indian dancer, who wasfollowed by 6-year-old Tabla playerYogesh Patel. The evening was em-ceed by Michael Davies, vice presidentof the board of directors of LeadershipHuntington, who introduced the orga-nization’s Acting Director KatherynLaible and Program Director TrudyFitzsimmons.Remarks were then given by several

elected officials, including New YorkState Senator Carl Marcellino, SuffolkCounty Legislator William Spencer,Huntington Town Council membersMark Cuthbertson and Susan Berland,and ScottMartella, Suffolk County repre-sentative for Governor Andrew Cuomo.Among other elected officials in atten-dance were New York State Assembly-man (and Leadership Huntington pro-gram graduate) Andrew Raia, and theHon. William B. Rebolini of SuffolkCounty’s 10th judicial district.Following those remarks, three indi-

viduals were honored with specialawards from the Leadership HuntingtonFoundation. Elizabeth (Libby) Hubbard,

a long-time civic leader who currently re-mains a member of the Huntingtonchapter of the League of Women Voters,as well as the Huntington TownshipHousing Coalition and LeadershipHuntington received the organization’sFounders Award. Terence Smith, a pas-sionate advocate for affordable commu-nity health care and administrator of theDolan Family Health Center, received theOutstanding Community Trustee Award.And Lawrence Kushnick, a local attor-ney, active business leader in the Hunt-ington Township Chamber of Commerce,graduate of the Class of 1997, and strongsupporter of many other community ini-tiatives was honored with the Graduateof Distinction Award.“It was truly a humbling experience to

be honored by Leadership Huntington,”said Kushnick. “What a great organiza-tion that has been such an integral partof the Huntington community for 16years. I look forward to the success of thisorganization for years to come.”The evening concluded with the Flag-

ship Program’s Class of 2012 graduation,in which the 13 class members receivedcertificates from the organization as wellas local elected officials.After the ceremony, Vita Scaturro, vice

president at Community National Bankand member of the Class of 2012 said, “Ilook at the leadership program of Hunt-ington as a continuous journey throughtime. The unification of individuals fromall sectors of our community, with differ-ent knowledge, backgrounds, and ex-pertise; work together towards a com-mon goal. The experiences and the newrelationships that I have gained through

the program will help me continue todeepenmy involvement in our communi-ty. This will also allow me to be part ofthe process to make it a better place to dobusiness, raise a family, and maintain itsworld-class status."Leadership Huntington is dedicated to

developing, connecting and engaging in-dividuals to identify and advance the bestsolutions to the complex issues facing ourregion. The core of this process is the or-ganization’s unique Flagship Program, anine-month series of workshops held fora class of current and emerging leaders

recruited by the foundation.This 9-month experience brings ap-

proximately 20 people of diverse back-grounds together on a journey to under-stand the town’s history, a little bit of howthe government works, the importance ofthe nonprofit sector as well as both smallbusiness and corporate interests. Togeth-er with approximately 100 volunteermentors from throughout the communi-ty who currently participate or con-tributed to the development of the pro-gram, they learn about issues facing the

From left are: 2011 Founders Award Recipient Arthur Goldstein, Esq; 2012 Founders AwardHonoree Elizabeth Hubbard; NYS Senator Carl Marcellino, Huntington HospitalPresident/CEO Kevin Lawlor, 2012 Outstanding Community Trustee Terence Smith, DolanCenter Administrator; and 2012 Graduate of Distinction Lawrence A. Kushnick, KushnickPallaci PLLC.


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DIX HILLS

Crash Victim Rescued

Dix Hills responders rescued a crashvictim on the Northern State last week byusing the “Jaws of Life.”The Dix Hills Fire Department re-

sponded to a crash in the eastboundlanes of the Northern State Parkway,west of the Deer Park Avenue exit, onApril 11 at 6 p.m. The driver of a Volk-swagen sedan was trapped after the carleft the roadway, knocking down a lightpole and crashing into several trees, fireofficials said.

Dix Hills firefighters used the “Jaws ofLife” rescue tools to remove the car’s roofand a door to free the driver. The patientwas airlifted to Stony Brook UniversityMedical Center by a Suffolk Police Medi-vac helicopter.About 40 Dix Hills firefighters and res-

cue personnel were dispatched withthree heavy rescue trucks, an engine, twoambulances, paramedic and fire policeunits, under the command of ChiefRichard Granahan.

Firefighters work to free the driver of this car, which crashed into a light pole and severaltrees on the Northern State last week.

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bySteve

Silverman

County Gov’t NeedsTo Transform

DEAR EDITOR:As you know by now, county

finances are in a very difficultway. Sadly, this is the fate manylocal governments have experi-enced in the wake of the GreatRecession and slow recovery.While each municipality’s cir-cumstances differ slightly, theprecipitants of our collectivedilemmas are very similar: anincrease in demand in servicesfrom those still affected themost by the recession and theever-increasing cost of provid-ing those (and all) services.While both of those reasons arenot caused by the county, wenonetheless must find a way tomitigate them.To clarify, though, there does

not exist a $500-million deficitfor this year. That figure is acombined projection for thenext three years. And while thenumber is accurate, it is by nomeans inevitable. It only existsif we do absolutely nothingover the next three years toeliminate it. Deficits are noth-ing new to the county.Unlike the federal govern-

ment, we can’t just print money

or leave the budget unbal-anced. Every year, the cost ofproviding services goes up, andevery year, we in county gov-ernment do our best to spareyou from having to pay forthose increases. We actuallycreated a rainy-day fund tomitigate future deficits andback in 2009, we started tap-ping that reservoir rather thanlet residents feel the pinch intheir pocketbooks. While wehad beefed up the reserves ofthe rainy day fund to impres-sive levels, not even our bestanalysts could have predictedthe recession would be as pro-found and long-lasting as it hasbeen. Now those reserves havedwindled. So while an econom-ic rebound is slowly underway,the filling effects on county cof-fers can no longer be waitedon. Going forward, over thenext several weeks, months andeven years, that means countygovernment will have to totallytransform itself and the role itplays in the lives of citizens.Rest assured that I, my col-

leagues in the legislature andthe county executive are focus-ing all our combined energieson the task of creating this newI thought I’d start by telling

you my guiding philosophy inundertaking this Herculeantask and then share with yousome of the first steps we willbe taking. The cost savings andrevenue generated by thesemeasures will not only ease ourcurrent financial crunch, but inthe coming years, will makeand save more than one-hun-dred million dollars.We must be strategic in

reconceptualizing what countygovernment is and how it oper-ates. To fully embrace thatmeans embarking on nothingless than a course of what Ihave termed “CompassionateEfficiency.”Compassionate Efficiency

means completely rethinkinghow we can continue to pro-vide the services that are themost critical to the largestnumber of county residents,while at the same time realiz-ing that government cannot,nor should it ever even try, tobe all things to all people.Understanding Compassion-

ate Efficiency means coming toterms with who we are first be-fore we try to evolve into some-thing different. It means figur-ing out how to overcome thedifference between our long-

engrained psychological viewsof society and the realities ofour evolving world. That meanscoming to terms with our tech-nological disconnect dilemma.We live in an age where the an-swers to all the questions wehave are just a broadbandaway. Our microwave mentali-ties have grown accustomed toimmediate answers. While 3and 4G can almost instanta-neously tell us “who”, “what” or“where” something is, even Wi-Fi can rarely answer the hugequestion of “why” or the infi-nitely harder question – howdo we deal with it.That’s because despite our

technological advances, govern-ments are still like the great di-nosaurs, plodding along, tryingto respond swiftly to the grow-ing and ever-faster movingdilemmas they are chargedwith overcoming. Even with allthe power of all the combinedcomputing power of all the mi-crochips in the world, steeringsociety is not like piloting a su-personic stealth jet, but ratherlike navigating the course of agreat ship. We use our everevolving technology to look fur-ther and further out on thehorizon for icebergs and otherobstacles. But once spotted, allthe captains can do is to try toagree on a course of action totrim our collective direction intime from turning into a dan-gerous and destructive path.A detailed listing of every-

thing being planned wouldlikely fill this entire edition ofthis paper. Most of our actionsare very technical but some arepainfully straightforward.There are some services we

are mandated (by federal andstate law) to provide. And whilewe can do little but beseechWashington and Albany for re-lief from some of those require-

ments, we do have self-imposedmandates that we can lift. Wewill try to maximize revenuesin a way that allows us to mini-mize how much each personwill feel it. We will seek to keepmore county dollars here inSuffolk instead of sending themto Albany.Our Stage One Mitigation

Plan, set to be released and be-gin being enacted this month,will save taxpayers more than$160 million over the next threeyears. Just one of the morestraight-forward ways it doesthat is to create our own Trafficand Violations Bureau. Knowthis—the intention is not to in-crease the number of tickets giv-en out. Currently, when you getan infraction for a motor vehicleviolation more than 70 percentof your ticket price gets sent toAlbany—only 25 percent stayshere in Suffolk. A local trafficbureau will reverse that equa-tion and make sure that viola-tors’ fines go towards fundingtraffic and safety measures hereon the Island, not upstate.The mitigation plan has

many other components aswell. Will implementing thembe easy? Probably not—butwhat in life of real value is evertruly easy.What I want you to know is

this, I and my colleagues at theLegislature will do everythingnecessary not just to put thecounty back on a sound finan-cial footing, but to reconceivecounty government itself.When we do, I’m confident thatthis county we call home willbe stronger, wiser and evenbetter equipped to handle thechallenges that lie even furtherdown the road.

DUWAYNE GREGORYSuffolkCounty Legislature

Majority Leader

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Opinion‘Not the types set up by the printer return their impression, the meaning, the main concern.’

The US Senate has approved funding totheMetropolitan Transportation Authority(MTA) for construction of a second rail be-tween the now inactive Republic train sta-tion in Farmingdale and the railroad’s hubin Ronkonkoma. If and when House ap-proval follows, Long Island can take a ma-jor step forward by intelligently redevelop-ing that area of the Route 110corridor.We say “intelligently” because

the plans, which are contingent on the sec-ond rail track being added along the LIRRline, would be for mixed use developmentof residential and commercial projectswith a focus on use of mass-transit. It’s thekind of development that’s needed allacross Long Island and we are fortunate tohave the model project slated for our ownbackyard.Sen. Charles Schumer is lobbying to have

his bill approved in the House of Represen-tatives. We can’t think of a reason not to.

Long Island needs jobs and it needs hous-ing. It particularly needs the kind that willattract a young workforce to Long Islandand allowworkers already here to live in de-cent and affordable housing. Long Islandalso needs to reduce its reliance on auto-mobile transportation.The Republic area redevelopment would

allow for both while strengthen-ing the Route 110 corridor – anarea that already provides em-

ployment for more Long Islanders than anysingle area of both counties.At the same time, the addition of a second

track would improve access to New YorkCity and all of its employment opportuni-ties for the Deer Park, Wyandanch, CentralIslip and Brentwood railroad stations.The Melville-Route 110 corridor is al-

ready Long island’s jobs powerhouse. Re-public redevelopment would only strength-en the region economically. Let’s make ithappen.

Make It Happen

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Life&Style

Take a trip back to the 1930s with sometoe-tapping fun at the John W. EngemanTheater’s production of “42nd Street” inNorthport.As the curtain opens, multicolored tap

shoes start the ensemble’s first number.The talented dancers are auditioning fora part in Julian Marsh’s play “Pretty La-dy.” With no step out of line, the dancersget the one-in-a-lifetime opportunity tobe in Broadway’s biggest production.Small-town gal Peggy Sawyer traveled

from Allentown, Penn. to New York Cityin hopes of becoming the next big star.Unfortunately, she arrives late to the au-ditions and doesn’t have a chance toshow off her skills.Until, that is, leading tenor Billy

Lawler notices her talent and tells Peggyhe will help her be in the show – all thewhile trying to charm her into acceptinga date with him. A flustered Peggystorms out of the room, but not beforebumping into the director himself.Prima Donna Dorothy Brock, once a

star in her day, is annoyed when Julianasks Peggy to audition. On openingnight, Peggy trips during rehearsal andcrashes into Dorothy, knocking the lead-ing lady to the floor and breaking her an-kle. Dorothy’s misfortune becomes Peg-gy’s big break.Engeman’s cast is tops. Darien Crago

portrays Peggy’s innocence and lack ofexperience as a professional dancer to atee. Her acting skills are just as perfect asher “pull-backs” and “wings.” Tim Falter’svocals steal the show, and the audiencehangs on to his every note as he bringsBilly’s character to life. Patrick Ryan Sul-livan, who plays Julian, is amazing, witha powerful demeanor that is displayedwell throughout the performance. Chris-tianna Tisdale, playing Dorothy, shinesevery time she graces the stage with her

presence.Director Mark Adam Rampmeyer and

Casting Director Stephen DeAngelis didan admirable job selecting the cast andcrew. Also, kudos should be given to cho-reographer Melissa Giattino for bringingBroadway’s “42nd Street” to Northport.Her toe-tapping choreography makesyou feel like you’re watching a Manhat-tan-quality production.The musical would not be possible

withoutMusic DirectorMike Pettry. Thisis Pettry’s fifth show at the theater.Scenic Designer Sonoka Fukuma

Gozelski makes the audience feel theyare backstage at the theater or on Broad-way. The designer even brought in localelements, including a sign that read“Paramount.”Costume Designer Keith Schneider

dressed the cast in colorful, vibrant cos-tumes. Characters were decked out inoutfits from the ’30s era, with their tapsmatching their ensemble. BrandyalynFulton’s wig and hair design comple-mented Schneider’s costumes perfectly.

With popular songs like “We're in theMoney,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “ShuffleOff to Buffalo” and “42nd Street,” Enge-man’s production is a musical treat forthe whole family. Tickets are $60 andmay be purchased by calling 631-261-2900, by visiting www.engemanthe-ater.com, or at the Engeman Theater BoxOffice at 250 Main St., Northport. Themusical plays through June 17.

Come on along and listen to the lullabye of Broadway with the Engeman Theater’s production of “42nd Street,” showing through June 17.

Drew Humphrey playing choreographer Andy Lee, with the ensemble rehearsing for “PrettyLady”.


Tim Falter, Evan Teich, Drew Humphrey,Patrick Ryan Sullivan and leading ladyDarien Crago in “42nd Street.”

Melissa Giattino, choreographerfor the John W. Engeman Theater’sproduction of “42nd Street,” hasbrought the Broadway production ofthe musical to the Northport theater.“It’s such a classic show,” Giattino

said. “Audiences love it wherever it’sdone – if it’s in a high school or onBroadway or a regional theater – it’ssuch a crowd pleaser.”Giattino grew up in Bellport in a

family with a theater background, sodance has always been a part of herlife. Her mother is the owner of StageDoor School of Dance in EastPatchogue, where Giattino receivedmost of her training. Since Manhat-tan is only a train ride away, the cho-reographer also took classes in thecity at Broadway Dance Center andSteps on Broadway.“I knew at a very young age [I

wanted to be a dancer],” she said. “Itwas something that I was really pas-sionate about and I felt a sense offreedom when I was on stage.”Giattino landed her first profes-

sional gig for “A Chorus Line” at 17years old. She then made her way in-to “Crazy for You” in Philadelphia,Penn. and traveled to London’s WestEnd to perform in the HalPrince/Susan Stroman production of“Show Boat.” Eventually, she cameback home and performed in theBroadway revival of “42nd Street.”“It’s one of those shows that have

been in my life for many years,” Giat-tino said. “It’s like being home doingit again.”Although the Engeman Theater

has a smaller stage than the Broad-way production, with eight womenand six men in the ensemble, theystill “put in that blood, sweat andtears” into every rehearsal and per-formance.“It’s been a real pleasure to be get-

ting on the other side of things andsort of pass the torch on to the nextgeneration of performers anddancers,” Giattino said.After the conclusion of Engeman’s

“42nd Street” on June 17, Giattinoand her partner Ron DeStefano willtake their two-person tap show, “Twoon Tap,” on the road. The founders of“Two on Tap” combined their love forbeautiful melodies from the earlydays of Broadway along with theclassic precision of tap choreogra-phy. They will head to London andthen make their way through theMidwest.

DANCE

BroadwayTo LongIslandBy Stephanie [email protected]

THEATER

Toe-Tapping Musical Fun

Making Friends AtTheWhale’s Tale

To call TheWhale’s Tale in Northport afriendly neighborhood spot by the wateris an understatement.Owner Sosh Andriano and his atten-

tive, dedicated staff make visiting theWhale’s Tale a joy, whether you’re sittingby the water or having a drink in thepacked, bustling bar that never feelscrowded – even when it is. It’s a little sliceof iconic Margaritaville, but without theschlep and the wistful longing.

Part of the reason for that cheer is thehard-working kitchen staff, which pre-pares dish after dish with rapid-fire effi-ciency and tasteful precision. Case inpoint – our fairly sizable order was out ina snap on a busy Friday night. Theseafood-heavy menu is very affordable –the regular menu entrees top out at $17 –and hits the spot time and time again.We started with Bang-Bang Shrimp

($8.95), an assortment of tender babyshrimp tossed in a creamy, spicy horse-radish sauce and served on a bed ofshredded lettuce. If you’re sharing apps

at a large table, a great one to pair theshrimp with is a Bucket O’Mussels($9.95), a generous serving of juicy PEImussels. We chose sweet, garlicky whitewine sauce that you won’t dare let go towaste. Good thing they give you bread todunk, drizzle and soak in the broth.Whale’s Tale is known for its tacos,

Andriano said, and during Taco Tues-days last year ($2 tacos all day long)they sold 33,000 of them – on justabout two dozen Tuesdays. The Surf andTurf tacos, which are $8.25 for two onthe regular menu, help explain why. Acombination of shrimp and steak tossedin chipotle pesto and topped with friedonions, it’s surprisingly complex and in-credibly delicious.The Local Fish Fry menu, averaging at

about $15 for either lightly breaded jum-bo shrimp; tender, crispy fish filet; juicyscallops; or sweet, juicy soft-shell crab, isanother great choice if you’re feeling par-ticularly decadent. Cover all your baseswith a $16.95 combo, which includes asample of each.Want to go lighter? There’s the Fresh

Grill ($16.95) where you get to choosesalmon, mahi, swordfish or tuna servedBaja, Fish and Lime, Cali Cajun or Pacif-ic Fresh style.No matter how you like them, melt-in-

your-mouth scallops are a must-have at

Whale’s Tale. The Northport ShellfishStew ($16.95), one of our favorite sur-prises on the menu, displays this artfully.In addition to the mussels, we were de-lighted by a giant tray of hearty wholeclams, shrimp and scallops served in amild, yet zesty, fra diavolo sauce. Withmost of the seafood coming from localdistributor K&B, how can you go wrong?You sure can’t with this unique stew.As the season starts heating up, keep

an eye out for the Whale’s Tale’s weeklyspecials. In addition to Taco Tuesday,we’re looking forward to Crabby Mon-days, which will boast specials on a widearray of crab dishes. Hump Day To-GoWednesdays bring 20-percent off alltakeout orders, and Taps and Apps onThursday has half-priced appetizers andtwofers on tap beer.


TheFoodieS E C T I O N

Whale’s TaleRear of Britannia Marina

81 Fort Salonga Road, Northport631-651-8844

www.whalestalenpt.comAtmosphere – Summeryneighborhood hangout

Cuisine – Fresh local seafoodPrice – Moderate

From left, Linda Marinelli, Jordan Porter, Maggia Plaia, owner Sosh Andriano and BritneyMcGuinness show off a selection of what makes the Whale’s Tale shine – its fresh, localseafood.

The Bucket O’Mussels, served in either white or red sauce, is abundant and flavorful.

Bang-Bang Shrimp will make your tongue tingle with a spicy sauce and notes of horseradish.

By Danny and [email protected]

Foodiephotos/D

anny

Schrafel

TASTE OF THE TOWN: A half-dozentop-notch restaurants and food purvey-ors from Huntington will dish out theirsignature dishes for a “Taste of the Town”on Thursday, May 3, 6:30-9:30 p.m. atthe gourmet kitchens at ApplianceWorld, 414 New York Ave., Huntington.The event is a fundraiser to benefit theLadies Ancient Order of Hibernians,Mary Robinson Division. Chefs from Fa-do, Vitae Restaurant and Wine Bar,Nisen of Woodbury, Mr. Sausage,Finnegan’s and Jellyfish will be cookingup favorites, while Fiorello Dolce Bakeryand Kim’s Kandies will provide dessert.You’ll enjoy fabulous food, live music andgreat raffles for $50 per person. Proceedswill go to support services for batteredwomen and children as well as support-ing food pantries in Huntington. (Bring anon-perishable food donation for thefood pantries and get one free raffle tick-et.) Call MJ Fitzgerald at 631-920-8067for tickets.

VITAE WINE TASTING: Vitae Restau-rant and Wine Bar (54 New St., Hunt-ington 631-385-1919 www.vitaeli.com)will host fine wine expert Maureen Sossifor A Night in Tuscany, a four-coursetasting event on Tuesday, May 15 at 7p.m. Sossi, a consultant with EmpireWines, will talk about the wines pairedwith Executive Chef Steve Del Lima’sspecial menu for the night: 2010 Castel-lo Banfi Sant Angelo Pinot Grigio pairedwith local fluke ceviche; 2009 Banfi’sRosso Di Montalcino with a cocoa-dust-

ed pork tenderloin; 2008 Chianti Classi-co Riserva Nozzole poured with duckbreast; and Michele Chiarlo MoscatoD’Asti with citrus crème brulee. Seatingis limited; cost is $65 per person andreservations are a must.

BEST COFFEE CONTENDER: Hamp-ton Coffee Company is sending a delega-tion of coffee professionals to one of thebirthplaces of the specialty coffee move-ment, Portland, Ore, for the SpecialtyCoffee Association of America's annualcoffee convention and trade show. A four-day international event, the conventiondraws nearly 10,000 coffee professionalsfrom around the globe. Hampton CoffeeCompany, which is owned by formerTown of Huntington spokesperson JasonBelkin, is hosting Friday's coffee breakand serving their award-winning Hamp-ton Classic Blend coffee to the entire con-vention center. The company's HamptonEspresso Blend will be the only espressoserved at an espresso-tasting stationmanned by the world's top BaristaChampions on Saturday. What’s more,the company's Organic Peru Norte coffeeis in a Top 30 finalist for the annual Cof-fee of the Year competition. At the con-vention, it will be whittled down to thetop 10, and then convention-goers willtext-message votes for the best coffee inthe world title. Follow the Hampton Cof-fee crew's journey to Portland and theirexperiences at the convention on theirTwitter (@hamptoncoffee) and Face-book (hamptoncoffeecompany) feeds. InHuntington, try Hampton Coffee Co. cof-fees at Wild Flours (11 New St., Hunting-ton village 631-923-1090).


Side DishBy [email protected]


Small Changes Can HelpYou Save On Health CareIf you’re like many Americans, health

care is taking a major bite out of yourpaycheck. According to the Organiza-tion for Economic Development, the av-erage American spends $7,960 onhealth care annually, representing near-ly 20 percent of the average U.S. incomeof $40,000.Experts are advising consumers to

take a proactive approach toward re-ducing their health care expenses.“The best way to reduce health care

costs is to prevent them,” says Dr. An-drew Myers, an expert in preventativehealth and nutrition, and author of“Health is Wealth.” “Living a healthylifestyle reduces the risk of chronic ill-nesses that are expensive to manage.”To help, Myers offers some simple

healthy living tips:• Get screened: Health and wellness

screenings are crucial for early detec-tion of health issues. Know what you areat risk for, so you know what you shouldbe managing.• Get active: Be more active in your

daily life, whether that is exercising,taking the stairs instead of the elevatoror walking instead of driving. Strive to

get the recommended 30 minutes ofheart-healthy exercise three to fivetimes weekly.• Eat healthier: Set simple goals like

incorporating a fruit or vegetable intoevery meal, or replacing a junk foodsnack with something nutritious.• Chart your progress: Keep track of

your progress and stay motivated by cel-ebrating your successes. Mark your cal-endar on the day you start, as well as keydates and benchmarks along the way.When you reach a goal, make a new one,and be an inspiration to those aroundyou.• Share the challenge: Invite friends

or family members to undertake ahealth challenge with you. A buddy sys-tem keeps you accountable and increas-es your chance of success.You don’t need an expensive doctor’s

appointment to get important healthscreenings. Some retailers offer freehealth screenings that include BodyMass Index (BMI) and blood pressuretests, diabetes screenings, and timely al-lergy tests in spring and children’shealth screenings in advance of theschool year.

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Understanding Alzheimer’sHealth experts estimate that one out of

every eight baby boomers is at risk of de-veloping Alzheimer’s disease, making theneed for understanding the disease allthe more pressing.On March 8, Alzheimer’s Association

Long Island (AALI) held its Alzheimer’sdisease Education Conference and Expo2012 at the Melville Marriott. Approxi-mately 50 vendors and 400 people at-tended the event, which coincided withthe release of the 2012 Facts & Figures bythe Alzheimer Association’s nationalchapter.The conference featured numerous

breakout sessions, including a caregiverdiscussion panel facilitated by EllenTolle, who encouraged caregivers to dis-cuss the challenges and experiences theyencountered when caring for a loved onewith Alzheimer’s disease, and a sessionon “Protecting the Family Home fromLong-Term Care Expenses” presented bymembers of the AALI Legal AdvisoryCommittee.This year’s keynote speaker was Laura

Savini, on-air host for PBS andWNET/WLIW, and president ofUntamedHair Marketing & TV Productions. Sheshared her experiences with caring for arelative with Alzheimer’s disease.Conference attendees also got a first

look at an upcoming feature film follow-ing singer Glen Campbell’s battle withthe disease. Savini has a personal con-nection to Campbell; her husband,Grammy-winning songwriter JimmyWebb, wrote many of Campbell’s mostmemorable songs.Currently, 5.4 million people in the

United States have Alzheimer’s diseaseand more than 60,000 of them reside onLong Island. By the middle of this centu-ry, it is estimated that approximately 14-16 million people will have a diagnosis ofAlzheimer’s disease.

Mary Ann Malack-Ragona, right, presentskeynote speaker Laura Savini with a plaquein recognition of her efforts to raise aware-ness about Alzheimer’s disease at theAlzheimer’s Disease Education Conferenceand Expo 2012 in Melville.

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ART

Heckscher Gears Up For Biennial ExhibitLocal artists well-represented in showcase of contemporary Long Island artists

After holding their first juried Biennial exhibit duringtheir 90th anniversary two years ago, the Heckscher Mu-seum of Art is teaming up again with the Cinema ArtsCentre to host a multimedia event they hope will becomea tradition in Huntington.The second Long Island Biennial, which features work

from top contemporary artists and filmmakers on LongIsland, will open at the Heckscher Museum of Art onApril 28 and run through Aug. 12. The Cinema Arts Cen-tre will screen juried video and film entries in July.Curator Lisa Chaliff said the exhibit attracted nearly

200 entries across diverse media like paper, paintings,sculptures, photographs and mixed media. The entrieswere selected by jurors Renato Danese of the DaneseGallery inManhattan; Franklin Perrell, executive directorof the Roslyn Landmark Society and former chief curatorof theNassau CountyMuseum of Art; and LloydHarbor’sRichard Vaux, artist and Professor Emeritus, in the De-partment of Art and Art History at Adelphi University.The trio pared down the field to the final 52 creations tobe shown at the Heckscher Museum; a separate jury willchoose the films to be screened at Cinema Arts Centre.The Town of Huntington is well represented in the 52

artists chosen for this Biennnial exhibit at Heckscher.They include: Keni Fine and Irena Romovacek, of Cen-

terport; Jeffrey L. Hollman, of Cold Spring Harbor;Joseph Constantino, of Commack; Carrie-Anne Gonza-lez, of East Northport; Anne Devine and Denise Kasofand Helen Rousakis, of Huntington; Catherine BezasKrusos, of Lloyd Harbor; Raymond Germann WilliamGrabowski, of Huntington Station; Lorraine Kulik, of DixHills and Dan Hittleman, of Melville.Chaliff said the goal was to focus on contemporary art

by Long Island artists and help the artists become moreengaged with the Heckscher Museum and the Hunting-ton community.“We want to have it ongoing because we want to keep

artists involved in the museum. It’s a major part of ourconstituency,” she said. “We wanted it to be ongoing andthat’s why we established this. It is great for the artists,and it’s very interesting for the community to understandhow vibrant the art community is on Long Island. Allaround, I thought everybody benefited from it.”Opening alongside the biennial exhibit is “Max Weber

on Long Island,” a look at one of the 20th century’s mostinfluential artists. The exhibit will include a selection oftwo dozen ofWeber’s finest Long Island landscapes whichreveal the modernist strategies for which Weber was bestknown.Once the Biennial exhibit opens later this month, all of

the submitted entries can be viewed online in TheHeckscher Museum of Art Long Island Biennial Galleryat www.heckscher.org.

Inaugurated in 2010, the Heckscher Museum of Art and theCinema Arts Center are teaming up again for their secondLong Island Biennial exhibit, which begins April 28. DixHills’ Lorraine Kulik, showing “In The Woods,” is one of the52 featured artists.

MUSIC

TownOfficialsMoonlighting At ParamountZoning Board members, lawyers and others to play free show for military vets

The band formerly known as Jimmy’s Garage Bandor With A Little Help From Your Friends has agreed torock out some classic tunes for veterans at The Para-mount.Just Cause, created by James Matthews, attorney for

Northport Village and Huntington’s Board of ZoningAppeals, agreed to open for the Huntington villagetheater’s April 28 comedy show, which is free to all vet-erans.“Why not? We’re free and we play stuff they like. It’s

fun to play anywhere,” Matthews said.The band includes Zoning Board Chair Chris Mod-

elewski on drums, zoning board inspector Phil Cald-well on guitar and Zoning Board Secretary DeniseMumm on backup vocals.Classic rock is their weapon of choice, especially

Beatles’ hits. For the upcoming show, “Get Back,” “ISaw Her Standing There” and “Come Together” are onthe 10-song set list. Matthews revealed they’ll also play“Have You Ever Seen The Rain” by Credence Clearwa-ter Revival, “If It Makes You Happy” by Sheryl Crowand “Squeeze Box” by the Who.“We like to play songs we like to hear,” Matthews

said, noting their popularity.Neither Matthews nor Modelewski will actually per-

form at The Paramount due to scheduling issues, al-though the band founder assured fans the band won’tmiss a beat.Producer Paul Anthony has been organizing the

Paramount Comedy Series since it began six monthsago. Putting on a comedy show for homeless veteransat the VA Medical Center in Northport last year, An-thony said he wanted to do more once the right venuewas available.With Paramount ownership supporting him, Antho-

ny added the 3 p.m. matinee to their schedule. But hewasn’t content just to offer free seats to veterans andtheir families; the producer also wanted to add music.“Jim’s band has been really supportive in the local

community. We wanted to reach out to them. Theywere gracious enough to tell us they would be there,”Anthony said.But as much as the band’s founder and backup gui-

tarist loves to play, Just Cause has a much more seri-

ous side.As the name of the band suggests, this act likes to

support local causes, charities and people in need.They played in October to help Huntington lawyerMichael McCarthy’s family after an 11-year-old familymember died of cancer, and they’ll be playing at theAmerican Legion hall in Northport after the Para-mount show to support youth soccer.“Our band does 100-percent free stuff for charitable

purposes,” Matthews said.That also entails quite a bit of support for veterans

and active members of the armed services. They raised$4,000 for U.S. Marine Lt. James Byler at Madison’sin East Northport and will play at Napper Tandy’s inJune to benefit the Sons of American Legion.“We only started doing this in the past year. It’s just

gathering its own momentum. We got a requestthrough one of my band members that we should sup-port Lt. Byler, so we did that. We just got a request lastweek to play for this comedy show,” Matthews said onFriday.Sometimes the venue charges a cover fee to help

with the collections, although Just Cause usually pass-es around a jar during each performance. The band al-so accepts donations from fans outside of shows.Matthews said he and his band mates get involved

because they like to make a difference, although he ad-mitted there are side-benefits to charity.“Whatever you can do to give, you make the place a

little better and it makes your life better. I knew we doit to help others, but in a self-centered way, you do helpyourself,” he said.


By Mike [email protected]

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Kids SinkHole-In-One

It was an all-out party for children of military service-men and women at Monster Mini-Golf in Deer Park.Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (D-Dix Hills),

chairman of the Veterans and Seniors Committee, host-ed the event for military children and their families tocommemorate the “Month of the Military Child.” Mon-

ster Mini-Golf owners Steve Gramolini and John Nico-lette donated use of their facility for the celebration,which was attended by more than 30 military families.The children enjoyed mini-golf, video games, pizza

and snacks and their parents enjoyed a break and theopportunity to spend time with other military families.

Captain Lou Delli-Pizzi is flanked by Steve Gramolini and John Nicolette, owners ofMonster Mini-Golf in Deer Park, who donated use of their facility for military families.


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THEATRE

YellowBrick Road Leads ToDixHillsThe famous play based on Frank

Baum’s classic book about a young girl’sadventures along a yellow brick road iscoming to life in Dix Hills next weekend.The Five Towns College Theater De-

partment will present “The Wizard ofOz” on Saturday, April 28 at 11 a.m. and2 p.m., and on Sunday, April 29 at noonand 3 p.m. at the Dix Hills PerformingArts Center. Tickets are $10.Based on the ground-breaking 1939

film, the first major release to feature col-or, “The Wizard of Oz” was directed byVictor Fleming and based on the classicallegorical novel by Baum. Baum, ratherthen penning pure fantasy, was making acontemporary political statement aboutU.S. economic policy in protest of mov-ing to the gold standard rather than sil-ver – leading Americans down a fantasypath paved in gold, that became knownonly for its yellow bricks in the film.Whether or not it was Baum’s inten-

tion to create a musical, Fleming’s filmwas a monster hit, often considered oneof the top 10 films of all time for its use ofnew technologies, state-of-the-art specialeffects and make-up, the show-stoppingtune “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,”and ground-breaking costume artistryand scenery.The film also introduced a phenome-

nal new 14-year-old talent to the country,Judy Garland, and included that era’spopular actors and comedians fromFrank Kern as the Wizard to Garland’s(Dorothy) three co-stars, Ray Bolger,Bert Lahr and Jack Haley.Despite its historic charm and Wicked

Witch (Margaret Hamilton), whosememorable performance would laterspawn the current Broadway hit“Wicked,” the film lost in its attempt towin the Best Picture Oscar for which it

was nominated, losing out to Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer’s blockbuster film thatyear, “Gone with the Wind.” Ironically,both films soon became sought-after fa-vorites in the new televisionmedium that

would emerge following World War II;“The Wizard of Oz” first aired in 1954,while “Gone with the Wind” would waituntil Ted Turner purchased the MGMcatalog.Children worldwide have become fa-

miliar with what MGM executives oncefeared was too far-fetched a plot: After atornado whisks her away to the magicalland of Oz, young Kansas farm girlDorothy Gale teams up with a scarecrowin search of a brain, a tin woodsmanseeking a heart, and a cowardly lionwishing for courage, on her journey tofind a way back home. The beloved teamtravel on, avoiding the clutches of theWicked Witch of the West while seekingto find the great wizard who can returnDorothy to Kansas.“We are excited to bring this beloved,

timeless classic to life on our stage and Iknow that children of all ages will reallyenjoy this show,” said Sandy Hinden, ex-ecutive director of the Dix Hills Per-forming Arts Center. “We would like toencourage all those who attend to comedressed as their favorite “Oz’ character.But whether audience members chooseto come in costume or not, the show willprovide a fun, memorable afternoon –whether it is the first time seeing thestory come to life, or the hundredthtime.”The Dix Hills Performing Arts Cen-

ter at Five Towns College is located at305 North Service Road, Dix Hills. Formore information and ticket sales,contact the box office at 631-656-2148or visit www.DHPAC.org.

The magical land of Oz comes to life next weekend at the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center.

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Reunions Still Big In Digital Age

Donna DeFilippis hasn’t seen the lat-est “American Pie” film to come out, butshe doesn’t need a movie about reunionsto drum up business.The owner of Reunions of America

said Long Island high school reunionscontinue to occur on a regular basis de-spite new generations, a shaky economyand other changes over the years.“Reunions are never going to go out of

fashion. It could be a few less peoplecome,” DeFelippis said. “Despite theeconomy being what it is and the chal-lenges we all face, coming back to a re-union is an uplifting and special event inyour life. At a time when the economy islike this, it’s important we have some-thing special to look forward to.”Reunions of America is very much a

local business, with its office in the Townof Huntington. DeFelippis is a graduateofWaltWhitmanHigh and her daughteris a John Glenn graduate.In fact, it was the owner’s upbringing

in Huntington that led to the business.DeFilippis described herself as the

oldest daughter in an Italian family, arole that frequently left her cooking andinteracting with people. As she got old-er, DeFilippis found herself hosting par-ties for hundreds of people.“My whole life was about hospitality,

loving people and bringing people to-gether,” she said.A friend sought her help planning a

high school reunion in 1982. Doingmuch of the heavy lifting, the Whitmangrad realized she loved the work andcould make a living with no competitionto speak of at the time.Reunions of America opened the fol-

lowing year. Despite pioneering a newindustry, DeFilippis, 24 at the time, tookon the risk of fronting the startup costs.“It’s an undertaking where there are a

lot of costs that have to be laid out beforeyou take anything in,” she said. “There isa lot of money you can lose if you don’tdo it properly.”DeFilippis also largely created her

business model as she went. She had pri-or office experience as a manager in alaw firm, but was aware of no reunion-planning businesses. Huge learningcurves lay in her path, but some 29 yearslater, Reunions of America is firmlyrooted in the community.“Bringing high school friends together

isn’t unlike bringing family together,”she said.These days, DeFilippis relies on six

full-time employees and 30 part-timeemployees to plan, arrange and host 75-125 high school reunions every year. The

company works with a committee of vol-unteer graduates to contact each mem-ber of the class, hire a caterer, find en-tertainment, decorate the venue and runthe actual event. Tickets to their re-unions typically run from $80-$125.Reunions of America has about 2,500

reunions under its belt, with most hap-pening on Long Island. They will dosome in Queens or New Jersey from timeto time, but most happen in NassauCounty and the western two-thirds of

Suffolk County. DeFilippis said it’s sim-ply a matter of knowing their market, ad-mitting they would consider venturingbeyond.“We know what schools bring in what

Business owner still organizes up to 125 high school get-togethers every year

By Mike [email protected]

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After nearly 30 years of organizing high school reunions, Reunions of America has re-con-nected classmates from every district in the Town of Huntington.


Flag Box TourThe Greenlawn American Legion, Post #1244will be bringing its mobile “Old Glory” flag col-lection box to the following locations: SawmillIntermediate, 103 New Highway, April 16-20;Commack Middle School, Vanderbilt Parkway,April 23-27; Rolling Hills School, 25 McCullochDrive, April 30-May 4; Hubbs AdministrationBldg., May 7-11.

Women Inspiring WomenThursdays – April 19, 26; May 3 – join theWomen’s Center of Huntington and explorevalues, relationships, dreams and hopes, 7-9p.m. $10 members/$15 non-members, per ses-sion. 631-549-0485.

A Harborfields MusicalHarborfields High School students will performthe musical, “You're a Good Man, CharlieBrown,” on April 26, 7 p.m., April 27, 8 p.m.,April 28, 8 p.m., and April 29, 2 p.m. in theauditorium at Harborfields High School, 98Taylor Ave., Greenlawn. $10 students/seniors,$15 adults. 631-754-5360.

Blood DrivePortledge School will host a blood drive in con-junction with Long Island Blood Services onApril 26, 1:30-6:30 p.m. at 355 Duck PondRoad, Locust Valley. All donors must be over16 years old (with parental consent) and under76 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, andbe in good health. Contact Karen Mucciaccio [email protected] or 516-750-3131.

Torah LivingJoin The Chai Center for a weekly dose ofthought-provoking practical applications fortoday’s living based on the weekly Torah por-tion on Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. 501 VanderbiltPkwy, Dix Hills. $7 suggested fee. RSVPrequired. [email protected].

Evening At AuctionThe Presbyterian Women of Old FirstPresbyterian Church, 125 Main St., Huntington,will present “An Evening At Auction” on April27. Preview and refreshments at 7 p.m.; auc-tion begins at 8 p.m. Admission is $10; pro-ceeds to benefit local, national and internation-al mission projects. A variety of items will beauctioned including antiques, restaurant giftcertificates, jewelry, paintings, Hess trucks andfurniture. 631-427-2101.

Live MusicLive local bands take over Finley's of GreeneStreet, 43 Greene St., Huntington, everySaturday night at 11 p.m. Join in the fun andfood!

Praise Him CoffeehouseEnjoy a three-course meal for $20 along withentertainment April 21, 6:30 p.m. at GreenlawnPresbyterian Church, 497 Pulaski Road,Greenlawn, featuring the comedy of JohnShea, pianist Ray Melograne, and TheSpiritLifters. $20. Call Bob at 631-754-3467 oremail [email protected].

Earth Day ExpoThe Town of Huntington will be celebratingEarth Day with an expo April 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.in the Town Hall parking lot at 100 Main St.,Huntington. The day includes: opportunity torecycle e-waste; opportunity to shred docu-ments; a Green Showcase about solar ener-gy, composting, organic gardening and kids’activities; live touch tank from CornellCooperative Extension; Touch a Truck event;and shrink-wrap disposal for boaters. 631-351-3171.

Lacrosse JamboreeTo increase the awareness for Public AccessDefibrillation and sudden cardiac arrest inyoung athletes, the Louis J. AcomporaMemorial Foundation is hosting the 11thAnnual Louis J. Acompora Memorial LacrosseJamboree April 21, at Veterans Park, 279Bellerose Ave., East Northport. In addition to abarbecue and DJ, the jamboree will host threehighly ranked boys’ league games and sixyouth lacrosse games. Check www.la12.org forfull schedule.

Bingo/Mystery DinnerEnjoy a mystery dinner at Christ Lutheran

Church, 189 Burr Road (corner of Burr andLarkfield Roads), East Northport on April 21,5:30 pm. Adult $15/children $10 includes dinner,dessert show and a bingo card. 631-499-4655.

Summer Adventures Open HousePortledge Summer Adventures will host aSummer Fun Day on April 21, 10 a.m.-noon,giving a sampling of free activities including art,science, golf, soccer, fencing, baseball, Legosand a video game creator at 355 Duck PondRoad, Locust Valley. The Summer Adventuresprogram offers its participants highly personalprograms that stimulate and engage childrenages 2-15. www.portledge.org/summeradven-tures or 516-750-3104.

In The Mood?Commack based M'Yad L'Yad – Long Island'sHelping Hands will hold its “In The Mood”spring fundraiser April 22, 6-9 p.m. at TheWoodlands in Woodbury, with music providedby Shades of Red. www.myadlyad.org or 631-486-6636. $72.

LI Authors Group Book FairMore than 20 of Long Island's best authors willbe at Martha Clara Vineyards on April 22 fromnoon-4 p.m. The free event includes live musicby “Hart & Soul,” free drawing for an AmazonKindle, and samples from Martha Clara. 6025Sound Avenue, Riverhead. www.longislandau-thorsgroup.org.

Spring Rummage SaleBrowse gently used and new clothing for men,women, children and infants, as well as babyitems, toys, books, shoes and assorted house-hold items, plus many surprises at the SpringRummage Sale, Sunday, April 22, 9:30 a.m.-3p.m. and Monday, April 23 (also Bag Day),(9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., sponsored by the Sisterhoodof the Huntington Jewish Center, 510 ParkAve., Huntington. 631-427-1089.

Aging And SagingDeal with changes in your life with a splash ofempathy and humor at the Aging and Sagingsupport group. Meets Mondays except holidaysfrom 10 a.m.-noon at the Women’s Center, 125Main St., Huntington. 631-549-0485. $10 mem-bers, $15 non-members, per session.

Red Is For PassionLove the color red and enjoy living it up? TheRed Hat women are looking for new memberswho enjoy going places and making newfriends. Their motto: Fun, Frolic andFriendship. 631-271-6470 or

[email protected].

Meet LI Ducks OwnersMeet Long Island Ducks owners Bud Harrelsonand Frank Boulton at the Huntington TownshipChamber of Commerce’s Networking Breakfaston April 24, 7:30-10 a.m. at the HuntingtonYacht Club, 95 East Shore Road, Huntington.$25 members/$35 non-members. Milestoneanniversaries of chamber members will also behonored. 631-423-6100. www.huntingtoncham-ber.com.

Free Help For VetsLong Island Cares dedicates every Tuesdayafternoon from 12-4 p.m. to “MilitaryAppreciation Tuesdays,” specifically assistingveterans, military personnel and their familiesat the Hauppauge and Freeport emergencypantries. Appointments can be made by con-tacting [email protected].

Oheka Wine TastingSouth Huntington Educational Foundation(SHEF) will host an evening of wine tasting, anart auction, and a tour of Oheka Castle on April25, 7-10 p.m. Enjoy music by the Walt WhitmanChamber Orchestra while you sample scrump-tious hors d’oeuvres specially prepared byOheka’s chefs. $90. Proceeds held SHEF fundvarious projects and programs. 631-812-3078.

Networking After HoursJoin the Melville Chamber of Commerce forbusiness after hours on April 25, 6-8 p.m. atTre Scalini restaurant, 196 Main St.,Farmingdale. Cash bar, free food. Membersfree/non-members $30. RSVP to [email protected] or call 631-777-6260.

Tips For Business OwnersSerious about growing your business? LeTipmembers are respected professionals whounderstand how to give and get tips to increaseeveryone's bottom line. Join them everyWednesday, 7-8:30 a.m. at their weekly morningnetworking meeting. For more information, con-tact Dave Muller, 631-831-1921. RSVP a must.

Power BreakfastJoin business professionals at BNI ExecutiveReferral Exchange’s breakfast networkingmeeting every Wednesday, 7-8:30 a.m. at theDix Hills Diner, 1800 Jericho Turnpike, DixHills. 631-462-7446.

Zumba For A CauseJoin instructor Annette Weiss for a greatZumba workout, and help children with autism

and special needs at the same time. Classesare held Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the ChaiCenter, 501 Vanderbilt Pkwy, Dix Hills. $5 aclass/$25 for six. RSVP to 631-351-8672.Proceeds goes to the Chai Center FriendshipCircle program.

Cold Spring Harbor Library95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-692-6820. cshlibrary.org.• On display in April, “Bike Works.” Before it wasconsidered important to act on changing theenvironment, Robert Mielenhausen was creat-ing images utilizing the bicycle. He returns tothis subject with a mixed-media tour.

Commack Public Library18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.• Enjoy a lively program of music, toys, andgames for toddlers. A parent or adult care-giver must remain with the child during thisprogram. Meets Mondays through April 23.11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

• Feeling overwhelmed by the amount ofhealth information on the internet, and don'thow to determine which websites are reli-able? Huntington Hospital's Medical Librarianwill lead a hands-on workshop to help youidentify reliable health resources on the inter-net Saturday, April 21, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Deer Park Public Library44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000.www.deerparklibrary.com.• Through April 30, bring in one canned or non-perishable food item with each of your over-due items and your fines will be waived.

Elwood Public Library3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-499-3722.www.elwoodlibrary.org.• Toddler Time on Saturday, April 21, 10:30-11:15 a.m., is a special time and place setaside for you and your child to play andexplore together.

Half Hollow Hills Community LibraryDix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631-421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road. 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.• Are you a teen entrepreneur? Join ProjectExcel and find out what it takes to start andrun a business on Monday, April 23, 7 p.m. inDix Hills.

• In these economic times it's imperative tohave excellent credit. Learn how to negotiatewith vendors and customers, to rebuild credit,and restructure debt on Tuesday, April 24, 7p.m. in Dix Hills. Speakers include: StonyBrook SBDC Advisors, Lisa Pomerantz, Esq.,Stacy Luft, CF Grow, Inc., and ChrisDlugozima, Greenpath Debt Solutions.

Harborfields Public Library31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. har-borfieldslibrary.org.• The Harborfields High School Fine ArtsExhibition, on display through April 29, show-cases talented student artists and photogra-phers from Harborfields High School.Parents, teachers, students and members ofthe community are invited to the reception onMonday, April 23, 7 p.m.

• Career counselor Karen McKenna will discussspecific actions any job seeker can take tocompete more effectively in today’s challeng-ing job market on Thursday, April 19, 7 p.m.

Huntington Public LibraryMain Branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. Station Branch: 1335 New YorkAve., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053.www.thehuntingtonlibrary.org.• Artist Lisa Ahronee Golub’s “A Visit to theBronx Zoo” is on display at the Stationbranch through April 27. Raised in Rome,Italy and Geneva, Switzerland, Golub cameto the United States to attend WellesleyCollege, and later settled in Huntington.

• There will be a special meeting of the boardof trustees on Thursday, April 19, 3 p.m. inthe Main Meeting Room of the Main branch.

Northport-East Northport Public LibraryNorthport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-261-6930. EastNorthport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313.www.nenpl.org.• The Northport branch continues its new day-time Film Classics series with ClassicWesterns: “A Fistful of Dollars” (1964) onThursday, April 19, 1:30 p.m.; “ButchCassidy and the Sundance Kid” (1969) on

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Earth Day ExpoThe Town of Huntington will be celebrating Earth Day with an expo April 21, 9 a.m.-

1 p.m. in the Town Hall parking lot at 100 Main St., Huntington. The day includes:opportunity to recycle e-waste; opportunity to shred documents; a Green Showcaseabout solar energy, composting, organic gardening and kids’ activities; live touch tankfrom Cornell Cooperative Extension; Touch a Truck event; and shrink-wrap disposalfor boaters. 631-351-3171.



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Thursday, April 26, 1:30 p.m.• The Northport Community Book Club wel-comes award-winning author James BrownWednesday, April 25, 7 p.m. in Northport.Brown gained a cult following after chroni-cling his turbulent childhood and spiralingdrug addiction in The Los Angeles Diaries.“This River” picks up where he left off in hisfirst memoir.

South Huntington Public Library145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station.631-549-4411. www.shpl.info.• Russian pianist Konstantin Soukhovetski,who has won numerous awards in interna-tional piano competitions, plays the theaterSunday, April 22, 2:30 p.m.

Bare Bones Theaterat the Posey School, 57 Main St., Northport.www.barebonestheater.com. 1-800-838-3006.• In Sam Shepard’s dark comedy “True West,”two brothers’ sibling rivalry is both terrifyingand hilarious. Runs Thursday, Friday andSaturday, April 19-21 at 8 p.m. $20.

Cinema Arts Centre423 Park Ave., Huntington. www.cinemaarts-centre.org. 631-423-7611.• Holocaust Remembrance Day will be hon-ored on Sunday, April 22, 11 a.m. with theU.S. premiere of “Disobedience: The SousaMendes Story.” $9 members/$13 non-mem-bers – price includes bagel breakfast at10:15 a.m.

• “Flying on the Wings of Time” is a lovinghomage to Buenos Aires, a city cherishedand loved by the film’s director, TheresaMular of Huntington, who will appear forbreakfast, screening and discussion onSunday, April 22 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $9 mem-bers/$13 public.

Dix Hills Performing Arts CenterFive Towns College, 305 N. Service Road, DixHills. Box Office: 631-656-2148.www.dhpac.org.• The Five Towns College TheaterDepartment’s brings the timeless children’sclassic “The Wizard of Oz,” to life onSaturday, April 28 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., andon Sunday, April 29 at noon and 3 p.m. $10.

John W. Engeman Theater At Northport350 Main St., Northport. www.johnwenge-mantheater.com. 631-261-2900.• You’ve got to be a star on “42nd Street,”showing now through June 17.

The Minstrel Players of NorthportAt Houghton Hall - Trinity Episcopal Church,130 Main St., Northport Village. 631-732-2926. www.minstrelplayers.org.• The 2012 season kicks off with Larry Shue'soutrageous comedy, “The Nerd,” onSaturdays, April 21, April 28, and May 5 at 8p.m. and Sundays, April 22 and May 6, 3p.m. $15 adults/$12 seniors and childrenunder 12.

Tilles Center For The Performing ArtsLIU Post Campus, 720 Northern Blvd.,Brookville. www.tillescenter.org. 516-299-3100.• Music lovers will not want to miss an after-noon of guitar performance that rangesfrom 16th-Century Spanish music to Post-Bop classics by Miles Davis and JohnColtrane. The multiple Grammy Award-win-ning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (LAGQ)will perform Sunday, April 22, 3 p.m. $42.

LIU Post Chamber MusiciansAuditions for the 31st Summer Season of theLIU Post Chamber Music Festival will begin onApril 22 and continue with audition dates onMay 6, 7, 20 and 21 and June 3, 4 and 11, orby special appointment. The LIU Post ChamberMusic Festival offers gifted music students(ages 10-18), college/conservatory studentsand young professionals the opportunity tostudy and perform in a rich musical environ-ment. To schedule an audition, call 516-299-2103 or visit www.liu.edu/post/chambermusic.

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.www.ArtLeagueLI.net.• Featuring the work of three renowned, inno-vative printmakers from the metropolitan area,“Bebout, Johnson, Welden: Mixed MediaPrints” will be on view through April 29.

b.j. spoke gallery299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours:Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., until 9 p.m.on Friday and Saturday. 631-549-5106.www.bjspokegallery.com.• For the April 1-29 show, Elizabeth Ehrlichmanshows watercolors and prints in “Fruitful”;Barbara Grey shows watercolors and collagework in “Ancient Visions”; and gallery artistsshow a variety of styles and themes in “MyChoice I.”

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. Openseven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdayand Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 chil-dren 3-12 and seniors over 65; members andchildren under 3 are free. 516-692-6768.www.cshfha.org• Features New York State's largest collectionof freshwater fish, reptiles and amphibianshoused in two aquarium buildings and eightoutdoor ponds.

• Pollywog Adventures, for kids ages 3-5,offers participants an opportunity to learnabout the watery natural world that surroundsus. Every first and third Thursday, Aprilthrough June, 11 a.m.-noon.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling MuseumMain Street, Cold Spring Harbor. Museumhours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $4adults, $3 seniors, $3 students 5 -18, family$12; military and children under 5 are free.631-367-3418. www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.• “Right Whales: Yesterday, Today, andTomorrow,” is on display until Labor Day2012. Thought to be on the brink of extinc-tion, right whales are among the rarest ani-mals on earth.

fotofoto Gallery14 W. Carver St., Huntington. Gallery hours:Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 12-8 p.m., Sunday12-4 p.m. 631-549-0448.www.fotofotogallery.com.• Dis-Integration by Lois Youmans and Femmeby Lauren Weissler now on display.

Heckscher Museum Of Art2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours:Wednesday - Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., firstFridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday andSunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6-8/adults, $4-6/seniors, and $4-5/children; mem-bers and children under 10 free. 631-351-3250.• The 16th annual “Long Island’s Best: YoungArtists at the Heckscher Museum” exhibi-tion, on view until April 22, features adiverse selection of works by art students ingrades 9-12 from more than 52 public andprivate schools throughout Nassau and

Suffolk Counties.

Holocaust Memorial And Tolerance CenterWelwyn Preserve. 100 Crescent Beach Road,Glen Cove. Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Sat.-Sun.: noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040 ext. 100.www.holocaust-nassau.org.• On display through June 30 is the work ofAuschwitz survivor Ludovit Feld. A HolocaustMemorial Day Commemoration will be heldSunday, April 15, 1-4 p.m. with special guestSilvia Fishbaum, Feld's former student andlifetime friend.

• “A Walk to Remember” – a memorial eventfollowed by a walk to honor the memory ofthe children who perished in the Holocaust,will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 22.

Huntington Arts CouncilMain Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St.,Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday - Friday 9a.m.-5 p.m.; Art in the Art-trium: 25 MelvillePark Road, Melville. Gallery Hours: Monday -Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 631-271-8423. www.hunt-ingtonarts.org.• “Nature’s Bounty” at the Art-trium Galleryruns through April 30.

• “Windows to the Soul” at the Main Galleryrepresents 34 personal views, on displaythrough May 7.

Huntington Historical SocietyMain office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington.Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; KissamHouse/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers& Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext. 401. www.huntingtonhistorical-society.org.• Learn about the Town of Huntington’s role inthe Civil War in an exhibit at the Soldiers &Sailors Memorial Building.

• The society is sponsoring a trip to theItalian lakes and Greek islands, featuring aseven-night eastern Mediterranean cruiseOct. 3-14.

• Maira Liriano will describe the genealogyholdings of the Milstein Division at the NewYork Public Library on Thursday, April 26, 7p.m. at the South Huntington Public Library,145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington. Free.

LaMantia Gallery127 Main St., Northport Village. 631-754-8414.www.lamantiagallery.com.• The gallery welcomes back Edward Gordonand introduces Daniel Del Orfano.

9 East Contemporary Art9 East Carver St., Huntington. Gallery hours:Wed.-Sat., 3-8 p.m. or by appointment. 631-662-9459.• “Earth, Fire and Light,” the works of HughMcElroy and Richard Vaux, is on display untilApril 28. This show of recent works repre-sents the pit-fired clay sculptures by McElroyand the nature inspired archetypallightscapes created using powdered carbonby Vaux.

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours:Tuesday - Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859.www.northporthistorical.org.• “50 years of Preserving and CelebratingNorthport's History” honors the society'sfounders and their concerns and activities.

Ripe Art Gallery67 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-807-5296.Gallery hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m.-6p.m., Friday 2-9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.www.ripeartgal.com.• The paintings of STANKO, on display throughApril 26, are bold and eye-catching, anddepict familiar images such as sunflowers,beach scenes and even grilled cheese sand-wiches with bright fields of color outlined inblack. STANKO’s unmistakable "NewAmerican" style.

Suffolk Y JCC74 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-462-9800,ext. 140. Tuesday 1-4 p.m. Admission: $5 perperson, $18 per family. Special group programsavailable. www.suffolkyjcc.org.• The Alan & Helene Rosenberg JewishDiscovery Museum provides hands-on exhibitsand programs for children 3-13 years old andtheir families, classes and camps. Now onexhibit: The Alef Bet of Being a Mensch. “Zyea mensch” is a Yiddish saying that means "bea decent, responsible, caring person,” infusingboth the best blessing and the best that aneducator can wish for his students.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museumhours: Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m., Saturdays,Sundays and holidays, 12-5 p.m.; closedMondays except for holiday weeks. Groundsadmission: $7 adults, $6 seniors, students, and$3 children under 12. Museum tour, add $5 perperson. 631-854-5555. www.vanderbiltmuse-um.org.

Walt Whitman Birthplace246 Old Walt Whitman Road, HuntingtonStation. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.;Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors/students, andchildren under 5 are free. 631-427-5240.www.waltwhitman.org.• Children ages 3-11 can enjoy a storytellingperformance by Sima Freierman, a mother,teacher and performer, on Saturday, April 21,1-3 p.m. $8/child, two chaperones free.

The Paramount370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300.www.paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8p.m. unless otherwise noted.• Long Island military veterans and their fami-lies are welcome to enjoy a free comedyshowcase on Saturday, April 28, 3 p.m. Pickup free tickets at the box office or [email protected].

Ridotto, Concerts with a Touch of TheatreAt Old First Church, Route 25A in Huntington.631-385-0373. www.Ridotto.org.

Prom Dresses WantedThe Long Island Volunteer Center, working inconjunction with Nassau Community CollegeMarketing & Fashion students, is collectingnew and gently-used prom dresses, brides-maid dresses and accessories (includingdressy shoes, evening bags and costumejewelry) for the 18th Annual Prom Boutique.Drop off items: on Sunday, April 22, 10:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Anthony's HighSchool, Villanova Alumni Association, 275Wolf Hill Road, South Huntington; and from1-3 p.m. at the Huntington YMCA, 60 MainSt., Huntington, and St. John's EpiscopalChurch, 1670 Route 25A, Cold SpringHarbor. 516-564-5482. www.longislandvolun-teercenter.org.

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Watch Out For ‘The Nerd’The Minstrel Players of Northport kick

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Pop In To ‘Pippin’The St. Anthony's High School theater company presents its annual spring musical,

“Pippin,” on Thursday, April 19, 7 p.m.; Friday, April 20, 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 21,8 p.m. at 275 Wolf Hill Road in South Huntington. $10..


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unions involve some type of catering ven-ue and range from cocktail parties to fulldinners; all including dancing. Andwhen they organize get-togethers intowns like Northport that have annualevents like Cow Harbor Weekend orhomecoming weekends, those get fac-tored in the mix.“We try to make the experience of com-

ing home, just that,” DeFilippis said.Reunions have traditionally relied on

dinner-dances, the owner added, andmany classes still use them. However, shehas noticed that alumni celebrating their10-year anniversary these days typicallyprefer meeting at a bar. But that sameclass will then use dinner-dances at their20-year reunions.She also said the dawn of Facebook,

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client comes back time and time again,”she said. “I’m very very fortunate. I’vehad really lovely clients. I wake up everymorning happy and excited to come tomy desk.”



Carpooling grows as gas prices increase511NY Rideshare to include “specialevents, sports games and concerts.”“We’re also working on a capability

which will give employers the ability toinstitute an employer–specific ride-matching system for their employees torideshare together. This is a unique fea-ture, as it will allow employees to com-mute to and from work more effective-ly, allow them to participate in com-muter benefits programs, and networkwith their fellow co-workers,” she said.Peters attributed the increase in par-

ticipation to ongoing rises in gas prices.“In the spring of 2011, the last time gas

prices increased significantly, 511NYRideshare experience an increase inridematch applications. We expect to seea similar trend with the recent rise in

gas prices this spring,” she said.“Carpooling will ultimately result in

reduced travel costs and tolls, less wearand tear on the vehicle, and improvedair quality. Carpoolers will also pay lesson gas and have access to high-occu-pancy vehicle (HOV) lanes,” said Peters.Robert Sinclair, manager of Public In-

formation for AAA NY, said the the na-tional average per gallon of gasoline isabout $3.90. He said prices are “contin-uing to get slowly, but steadily, worse.”“It isn’t just the people selling the gas

that profit, but also those making pre-dictions,” he added.A good way to estimate price, Sinclair

said, is to look at the closing prices forgasoline on the New York MercantileExchange and adding about 65 cents toget the price at the pump in 30 days.

The AAA manager described carpool-ing as a “lost practice.” He feels that itwould be best accomplished on an “em-ployer by employer basis.”“At many times, drivers are only in-

sured for once person in order to cutback and save money. They save about$50,000 to $100,000, but in the eventthat they are in an accident, they paymore than that amount. If employerswere to sponsor the programs, theywould be able to insure the cars and em-ployees would not run such high ex-penses,” he added.Huntington resident Eric Sze, who

was filling up at the Sunoco on NewYork Avenue and Prime Avenue lastweek, has noticed the increase in gasprices over the last few years.“Gas prices have been going up. I re-

member in summer of 2010 when gaswas just $2 a gallon. Since then, theprice has almost doubled,” he saidSze also testifys to the correlation be-

tween the rising gas prices and numberof carpoolers.“Technically I do carpool, although it

is with my family. Some of my friendsthat work in [New York] city tend tocarpool in the morning when they aregoing to the train station. I feel thatpeople carpool in an attempt to be envi-ronmentally conscious, but this con-sciousness is only realized when peoplestart to notice how much more they arepaying for gas.” Sze said.For more information about 511NY

Rideshare, visit their website atwww.511NYRideshare.org or call 511and say “Rideshare.”


Sax player’s sweet sounds win talent showCurtis was chosen from 5,000 candi-

dates to attend High School of Perform-ing Arts in Manhattan, graduating in1984. He then attended Berklee Collegeof Music in Boston to study audio engi-neering. Haywood is currently pursuinga master’s in music therapy and musiceducation at Molloy College in RockvilleCentre.

In addition to performing on stage, hewants to teach students music. He plansto use the Five Towns scholarship fromthe competition to further pursue musiceducation.Haywood has been a mental health

counselor for 15 years and said he dealswith cases of severe mental illness andsubstance abuse problems. This is wherehe discovered music therapy.

“It’s been around since 1950, so it wasanother way for me to still play music.So it has more depth and more meaningthan being on stage,” said Haywood,noting that he is not discrediting beingon stage.Curtis released his first album in

2008, with proceeds benefiting relief ef-forts in Ethiopia with “Feed the Chil-dren,” and “Self Help Africa,” as well as

in Haiti with “Community2Community.”Haywood anticipates releasing his

second album by the end of the year. Hesaid when meeting other musicians, ithelps to have a CD.“When you give them your CD it’s like

giving them your resume and they knowyou’re serious because you invested yourmoney, blood, sweat and tears into thealbum,” he said.


Leadership Huntington graduates new class

town, consider how all the pieces worktogether, and contemplate their own vi-sions and values as members of our com-munity.The Leadership Huntington Founda-

tion is currently recruiting for the up-coming Flagship Program Class of2013. For more information or toschedule an interview for the program,call 631-470-3990 or visit www.leader-shiphuntington.org.

(Continued from page A6)The Leadership Huntington Class of 2012. From left: Nancy Cuccaro, Huntington Hospital;J. Philip Plonski, Prismark Partners, LLC; Melisa Rousseau, Associate Professor of English;Robert Riekert, Town of Huntington; Christopher Sagistano, H2M Group; Vita Scaturro,Community National Bank; Michael DeCristofaro, John W. Engeman Theater at Northport;Robert Benson, National Grid; Ra'chelle Chambers, Walt Whitman Birthplace; Elizabeth Ir-win, Marketing & Development Consultant; Dorian Stern, Driven Local; Susan Tully, Donda;Prafulba Vaghela, YACS; Trudy Fitzsimmons, LHF Program Director.

Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce chairman Bob Bontempi with Mark Mediavilla.


LACROSSE

ACampaign To Protect Young Athletes11th annual Louis Acompora Lacrosse Jamboree continues family’s quest to promote heart awareness

For the 11th year, supporters of theLouis J. Acompora Memorial Founda-tion will come together for a day oflacrosse and education about how tospot heart ailments in young athletes.Players are scheduled to take the field

at Veterans Park in Northport for theLouis J. Acompora Memorial LacrosseJamboree, on April 21, starting withwarm-ups at 10 a.m. and a match-upagainst Eastport-South Manor and Bay-port-Blue Point at 11 a.m. on turf field 4.Northport will play Corning at 3 p.m.,while the girls will play Huntington in ascrimmage starting at 5 p.m. Youthgames will run intermittently on turffield 5 and the upper grass field.The event is named after Louis Acom-

pora, who died on March 25, 2000 ofcommito cordis, which followed a blowto the chest while he was playinglacrosse during his first high schoolgame. Commito cordis quickly results insudden cardiac arrest. Louis was just 14years old.Since then, his family has been on a

mission to raise awareness about theprevalence and susceptibility of youngathletes to sudden cardiac arrest. Theyfounded the Louis J. AcomporaMemori-al Foundation to bring that message toschools and other public institutions

about the importance of owning auto-mated external defibrillators, a devicewhich would have saved Louis’ life, andto recognize the signs of sudden cardiacarrest.“The purpose is to, first, to honor

Louis’ legacy and bring awarenessabout defibrillators, CPR, and sud-den cardiac arrest to the lacrosse

community. That’s the most impor-tant thing,” his mother, Karen Acom-pora, said, adding that a CPRdemonstration tent will be part ofthe jamboree.She said the event’s growth over the

years has been particularly gratifying.“It’s been really wonderful,” Karen

said. “We have schools asking us to

participate. We used to host preseasonscrimmages, and we advanced it toleague games and have included theNorthport youth organizations aswell.”The jamboree is free to attend. For

more information and a complete sched-ule, visit http://www.la12.org/Abou-tUs/SpecialEvents.aspx.


The 11th annual Louis J. Acompora Memorial Lacrosse Jamboree heads to Veterans Park April 21, with a day full of lacrosse competition andeducation about heart health for athletes. Last year, the foundation dedicated a pair of scoreboards they donated in the memory of 14-year-old Louis Acompora, inset.

HillSPORTSBOYS BASEBALL

Hills East Boys Down, But Not OutCoach remains hopeful given T-Birds’ pitching performances in recent games

Half Hollow Hills East’s baseball teamhad a rough first start to the season, buthead coach Tim Belz said he’s still opti-mistic about the outcome of the year.The team’s latest defeat was against

No. 2 Smithtown West (4-1) on April 13.Belz said the highlight of the game wasfrom pitcherMichael Ceperano.“We had a great pitching performance

fromMike Ceperano,” he said. “We madea couple errors earlier in the game. Weleft runners on base and we never got abig hit to get back in the game.”Smithtown West won over Hills East

earlier in the week as well. The boys lost12-1 at their April 11 game and 8-3 onApril 10.“We kind of shot ourselves in the foot

with crucial errors, and we didn’t hit verywell,” Belz said.The coach said the players hoped to re-

deem themselves against Whitman,whom they were scheduled to play onApril 17, after press time.Hills East defeated Centereach 7-4 on

April 4. Outfielder Ben Noskin scoredthe go-ahead run in a 4-run sixth inning.

Noskin finished 3-3 while pitcher/thirdbaseman Stephen Woods had 7 strike-outs in four innings and Ceperano went3-4 with an RBI.This game was a comeback win from

their April 3 loss against Centereach(7-6).Hills East’s first win of the season was

against No. 3 East Islip, 4-3, on March

30. JohnEifdorferwent 2-for-3, includ-ing a walk-off in-field single, which ledoutfielder Noskin to cap a 4-run seventhinning rally. Outfielder Jake Gneiserwent 2-for-3 and scored the tying run.Prior to this game, the T-Birds were

slaughtered by East Islip back-to-back.The Redmen won over the Hills East, 19-2, on March 28 and 18-1, on March 27.“It’s been a tough few games but we do

have a good pitching performance,” thecoach said.

Pitcher Michael Ceperano was the highlight of the April 13 game against Smithtown West.

Outfielder Jake Gneiser up at bat.

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the half hollow hills newspaper, april 19th, 2012

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