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SPOTLIGHTBy Janee [email protected]

Nearly 2,500 pounds of pet food wascollected in Huntington CouncilwomanSusan Berlands annual Holiday Pet FoodDrive, as residents showed their support

Food For Pets Pours In Through DriveTOWN OF HUNTINGTON

By Jano [email protected]

Suffolk County police have released sketches ofthe two suspects allegedly involved in a shooting aman in Dix Hills on Nov. 20, said police.

Second Precinct officers responded to a home onMelrose Avenue at 9:12 p.m., authorities said,when they learned that 27-year-old Louis Speaightwas shot in the chest after answering the door.Speaight, of Norfolk, Virginia, was brought toSouthside Hospital by the Dix Hills Fire Depart-ment Rescue and was listed in critical condition.

Police said that he survived the injury, whichthey described as non-life-threatening. Attempts tocontact Speaight were unsuccessful as of presstime.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering acash reward of up to $5,000 for information thatleads to an arrest. Anyone with information aboutthis crime is asked to call anonymously to CrimeStoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be keptconfidential.

Police Release Sketches Of Suspects In ShootingDIX HILLS

Andrea Baldassanre, staff assistant manag-er at North Shore Veterinary Hospital, FernSummer, veteran life skills specialist atLong Island Cares, Tyler the Dog, Liz Maffeifrom the Town of Huntington Department ofPublic Safety, Dr. Jason Heller of the EastNorthport Animal Hospital, Al Selmer, own-er of Selmers Pet Land, CouncilwomanBerland and Michael Haynes, chief govern-ment affairs officer at Long Island Cares.

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Small-scale restaurants around town can soonstart applying for liquor licenses thanks to a billpassed by the Huntington Town Board on Jan. 12.However, officials plan to amend the legislation inMarch to exclude businesses located in parking-starved areas such as Huntington village.The legislation, first proposed by Councilwoman

Tracey Edwards in November, also allows smallrestaurants like pizzerias, to add more seats. Thenew bistro classification is for restaurants withless than 2,500 square feet of space.Support emerged at a public hearing last month,

but some opposed themeasure, fearing the bill couldcreate further parking issues in the towns hamletcenters, which are defined as Cold Spring Harbor,East Northport, Greenlawn, Huntington Station anddowntown Huntington.To remedy this concern, Edwards said a public

hearing will be scheduled for March to discussamending the legislation to exclude businesses lo-cated in those areas. She said the main concern isHuntington village, but other areas could also be ex-cluded.

After some discussion, the board passed the bill 3-1, with Councilman Gene Cook voting against it andCouncilwoman Susan Berland opting to abstainsince, Berland said, she was not aware of plans toamend before the meeting.Berland said shes concerned that owners of busi-

nesses in areas that could later be excluded could ap-ply for a liquor license before an amendment ispassed, creating a legal quagmire.Requests to speak to town attorney Cindy Elan-

Mangano on the matter were not returned beforedeadline.Edwards said she believes that by waiting, the

town would be delaying based on something thatcould happened versus the facts we have today We have people that we can help right away, so letshelp them. Edwards said those people representbusinesses that are not in Huntington village.By doing it in two pieces, you allow the restau-

rants that have been waiting for this to be approvedto move forward, and then you amend the legislationto care for the issue that was raised in the village bycarving them out until we have a long-term parkingsolution.The current legislation will take effect once it is

filed in the Office of the Secretary of NewYork.

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A law proposed by Councilwoman Tracey Edwardsthat will allow small-scale restaurants, like pizzerias,to apply for a liquor license, was passed last week.

BistroBill Passes,ButChangePlannedFuture revision may exclude Huntington village


The idea of blowing gas-powered leaf blowersout of town during the summer months is beingconsidered by the town board.In July 2014, Councilwoman Susan Berland

made efforts to ban use of gas-powered leafblowers from June 1 to Sept. 1, citing issueswith noise and adverse health effects. Shelaunched a survey on the towns website, but itgarnered a 50-50 split in opinion, she said, andmembers of the town board could not be swayedto vote for a ban.However, on Jan. 12 at the boards monthly

meeting, there was no split opinion voiced.A total of 15 people spoke on the topic, all

advocating for the board to re-examine a ban.Many said gas-powered leaf blowers can be anoise nuisance. Others said they can pose adversehealth effects on both people who use them andthe people around them.Others have argued that a ban would be unen-

forceable and could be a finical burden on bothlandscapers and people who employeelandscapers.Opinions on a potential ban by the town board

members appear to be split.However, Supervisor Frank Petrone said hes

still up to discuss a potential ban, as long as aneducational program is produced to inform res-idents. He said a highly successful program wasproduced before the town banned grass clippingsfrom its list of yard waste that can be left curbside

for pickup.I believe this is the direction we have to go in

this time, Petrone said. But, until we have some-thing like that, its very difficult to legislate.

Board Considering Removing CO Detector LawThe board also held a public hearing to discuss

removing a line in town code that requires instal-lation of carbon monoxide detectors in places ofpublic assembly.The requirement was first added in July 2014,

months after a fatal accident claimed the life ofSteven Nelson, then manager of the now-closed

Legal Sea Foods in Huntington Station. Nelsondied in the basement of the restaurant after a car-bon monoxide leak.However, Petrone said Jan. 12 that the towns

mandate is redundant since Gov. Andrew Cuomopassed in December 2014 what has been dubbedSteven Nelsons Law. The law requires allrestaurant and commercial properties in the stateto install a carbon monoxide-detecting device.

Melville Hotel Gets Extended DeadlineThe town board voted 4-1 to extend the dead-

line for a decision on a zone change that wouldallow a developer to move forward with plans toconstruct a 160-room, four-story Hyatt Placehotel in Melville.Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, who has

opposed the hotel plans in the past, was the loneboard member to vote against the extension.The deadline is now April 15.

Meeting Room Now Hearing-Aid FriendlyLast weeks town board meeting also feature

newly installed technology that makes is easier forpeople with hearing problems to listen to discus-sions in the meeting room.In November, a Phased Array Hearing Loop

system was installed for $8,800.The system lives underneath the floor and syncs

up with cochlear implants, or compatible hearingaids, to deliver a louder, clearer sound at the pushof a button. Those without the implant or aid canborrow a headset that syncs up to the system in thesame way.

Residents SpeakOut Against Gas Leaf BlowersTOWNOFHUNTINGTON

At Tuesdays Huntington Town Board meeting, Jor-dan Christensen, of the nonprofit Citizens Campaignfor the Environment, was one of 15 people to speak infavor of banning the use of gas-powered leaf blowersduring the summer months.


QUOTE OF THE WEEKBILLMITARITONNA

When he sets his feet and shoots,theres no one better.

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Botched Burglar

On Jan. 8, a would-be thief tried to breakinto a home on Clarendon Street in DixHills at 11 a.m, police said. The burglarallegedly broke glass on the rear door andtried to pry open two window screens, butnever made it into the residence.

Middle Country Thief

A woman from Wheatley Heights wasarrested for allegedly stealing from a HomeDepot and Walmart on Jan. 10, police said.She was given a field appearance ticket forallegedly stealing assorted merchandisefrom theWalmart on Middle Country Roadin Middle Island. Then, the 23-year-oldwas arrested after allegedly stealing electri-cal equipment from The Home Depot onMiddle Country Road in Coram.

Bandit StealsJewels

On Jan. 11 at 6 p.m., an unknown personburglarized a home on Cass Street in DixHills, said police. The perpetrator enteredthe residence through an unlocked windowand stole jewelry, a checkbook and cash.

Identity Crisis

A man from North Bergen, New Jersey,was arrested in Melville for allegedly lyingabout his identity, police said. The man, 23,was driving a 2010 International box truckand was pulled over on Carmen Road onJan. 14 at 11:30 a.m. He was charged withfalse personation.

Heroin Bust

A 27-year-old man from Deer Park wasarrested at 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 16 on OldBrook Road in Dix Hills for alleged heroinpossession, authorities said. He wascharged with seventh-degree possession ofa controlled substance and possession of ahypodermic instrument.

Cold weather, painful timesDoes anyoneelse feel under the weather lately? With all thispreparation that we do for the winterbundlingup for the weather, taking vita-mins, stocking up on cold med-icineits still not enough. Forthe past week, Ive been bat-tling a sharp pain in my chest, coughing up alung and on occasion making a wheezing noisewhen I breathe. Apparently, Im not the onlyone! Ive spoken to others as well who are expe-riencing the same respiratory symptoms andsometimes more than once. Watch out, local res-idents, Huntington has got a case of the cough!

Scary Albert EinsteinHave you everwalked through the alley between Salon Mayanand Buenos Aires on Wall Street and noticed alittle man with white hair staring at you throughthe window of Tasty American CooCoo? To putyou at ease, no one is staring. It is merely a stat-ue that looks like a scary Albert Einstein stand-ing up close to the window. It frightens meevery single time, especially at night. I walkdown the dark alley with my ears tucked intomy scarf to shield them from the cold and fromthe corner of my eye a little man with white hairis holding a stack of books and staring at methrough the window of the restaurant. Does hehave to be there? And if he does, why is he soclose to the window? Its bad enough having toremember where I put my car keys, let alone be-

ing mindful that the little man with white hair isonly a harmless statue of scaryAlbert Einstein.

A Troubling TrendAny-body notice the uptick in re-ported bank robberies on LongIsland lately? It seems likeevery week weve been hearing

news of another robbery, or attempted robbery,in Suffolk and Nassau. Heck, in the Town ofHuntington alone, weve heard about robberiesor attempted robberies in Elwood, Melville andHuntington Station over the last month. Then,Im sure you saw the police arrested two guysthey said robbed a Bay Shore bank and led themon a chase all the way to Woodbury. That wascrazy! Im beginning to worry that this might bea troubling new trend developing right beforeour eyes. Anybody have any clue why this couldbe happening? Or maybe Im just naive and thishas been happening all along? Regardless, hope-fully its a trend that ends just as fast as it ap-pears to have started.

(Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If youhave comments, ideas, or tips about whats hap-pening in your neck of the woods, write to me to-day and let me know the latest. To contact me,drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander,14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try thee-mail at [email protected])

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A 23-year-old Huntington Stationman accused of shooting a plain-clothes Suffolk police officer last yearwas slated to appear in court on Tues-day after deadline.Sheldon Leftenant was ar-

rested last year after policesaid he shot Officer MarkCollins on March 11, 2015.Leftenant faces charges of at-tempted aggravated murderof a police officer, second-de-gree criminal possession of aweapon and resisting arrest.Police said that Collins and

other Suffolk officers stopped a carLeftenant was riding in and orderedhim from the vehicle. Leftenant ran,police said, and Collins caught upwithhim, forcing him down to the groundin a driveway on Mercer Court inHuntington Station. During a struggleduring which Collins was trying tohandcuff Leftenant, Collins was shot

twice, once in the neck and once in thehip, police said.Collins was seriously injured, but

released from Stony Brook UniversityMedical Center on March15, 2015, and has since re-turned to work. Collins, adecorated 13-year veteran,was assigned to Suffolk po-lice departments gang unitat the time of the shooting.Were grateful Officer

Collins has recovered fromhis serious wounds and hasreturned to work, and we are

confident there is sufficient evidenceto prove this defendants guilt beyonda reasonable doubt, Suffolk CountyDistrict Attorney Thomas Spota statedin an email Monday.Leftenants attorney, Ian Fitzgerald,

declined to comment when reached onMonday.

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The Melville man behind a Bronx-based operation that unlawfully dis-tributed over $165 million worth ofprescription painkiller oxycodoneover a three-year period was sen-tenced by a federal judge to 12 yearsin prison on Monday.Kevin Lowe and his co-defendants

used a network of bad doctors andstreet-level dealers to flood the streetsof New York City with millions ofhighly addictive, potent opioids, allunder the guise of a legitimatemedicalclinic, Preet Bharara,ManhattanU.S.Attorney, stated in a release. Lowesmedical clinic, Astramed, had severallocations across New York City andone in Hempstead.Bharara continued, Instead of

medical care, Lowe and others illegal-ly dispensed opioids, enabling a vi-cious cycle of addiction that affectstoo many in our communities.Astramed has been shut down,

Bharara added.According to Bharara, between Jan-

uary 2011 and February 2014, As-tramed doctors issued 34,925 med-

ically unnecessary prescriptions foroxycodone, amounting to nearly 5.5million tablets. The drugs have a streetvalue of $16 million, and Lowe, 55,collected more than $7 million in cashduring this time period.Following a two-week jury trial

presided over by U.S. District JudgeLorna G. Schofield, Lowe was con-victed of one count of conspiracy todistribute and possess with intent todistribute oxycodone, which carries amaximum sentence of 20 years inprison.In addition, he was ordered to for-

feit $2,338,661, adding to the$455,351 he previously forfeited atthe time of his arrest, Bharara stated.Twenty-three additional partici-

pants in the drug distribution ring in-cluding doctors, clinic employees, anddrug traffickers who oversaw crews ofpatients whom they sent into theclinics in order to obtainmedically un-necessary prescriptions have previ-ously been sentenced by JudgeSchofield pursuant to guilty pleas.Two defendants have pleaded guiltybut have not yet been sentenced, andone defendant entered into a deferredprosecution agreement.

ManBehind$165MDrugRingGets 12Years InPrison

MELVILLE

Sheldon Leftenant

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Bring In The FedsThe following is excerpt-

ed from a letter sent byGary Melius to SuffolkCounty Executive SteveBellone concerning the in-vestigation of an attemptmade on Melius life in Feb-ruary 2014. It is printedhere at the writers request.

Dear Steve:I spoke to you on Oct. 1,

2015, and since then I havemade numerous calls andemails. You are aware thatsomeone still wants to mur-der me, and I have onlyasked you to help see thatyour police departmentdoes the right thing by me.

I believe if it was you thatwere in my position, youwould have round the clocksecurity, and would havebrought in the FBI, as Iasked.It has now been almost

two years since I was shot.I have been told by otherlaw enforcement peoplethat it was a major mistakenot to put the informationout and the photos of thecar involved in my shoot-ing. Because my case re-mains unsolved, my bank-ing relationships have beeneffected because they wantto know why someonewould want to kill me. Ihave been devastated finan-cially.

I believe that at the leastthere should be constantpolice patrols of my proper-ty and whatever else is nec-essary to protect me and myfamily. It is very troublingto me that you dont havetime to reach out to me. Iam not asking for any spe-cial treatment, just to betreated as I hope you would

treat any other resident ofthe county. I really did notwant to write this letter, butI have no choice. I havebeen told that, by writing toyou like this, I risk that youwill be mad at me, and I amtold this could have ramifi-cations for whatever I may

be doing now, or in the fu-ture, where I need the coun-tys cooperation.Please lets try not to

make this into a major issuebetween us. I look forwardto your reply.

GARY MELIUSHuntington

OpinionNot the types set up by the printer return their impression, the meaning, the main concern.

The idea of banning use of gas-poweredleaf blowers during the summer monthshas been put in front of the HuntingtonTown Board. At last weeks town boardmeeting, more than a dozen residents andenvironmental activists raised the issue,all arguing in favor of a ban.It was no coincidence that 15 speakers

raised the issue when there was nothing onthe agenda to prompt the con-versation. The organized ef-fort revived a previous at-tempt by Councilwoman Susan Berland toregulate use of gas-powered leaf blowers.Her proposal, made in July 2014, wouldhave banned use of gas-powered leafblowers during the summer months, fromJune 1 to Sept. 1 as a response to com-plaints about noise and adverse health ef-fects. The effort ran out of gas when re-sults of a town-sponsored survey foundpublic opinion was split 50-50. With noclear consensus, the board declined to act.

Despite the appearance of 15 speakersadvocating for the ban, it remains a less-than-pressing issue for our town board.The noise is at worst a temporary nui-sance, and existing regulations limit thehours landscaping contractors may oper-ate.More pressing are health issues. The

two-stroke engines that power leaf blow-ers emit harmful hydrocarbonsand carbon dioxide. Automo-bile engines, because of federal

emissions regulations, are less harmful.But the same two-stroke engines powerlawn mowers, and mowers also kick upparticulate matter. So why is there no callto get these off our lawns as well?In a community that so values a mani-

cured lawn, energy might better be spentincentivizing contractors to adopt environ-mentally conscious landscaping contrac-tors, and encouraging homeowners to usethem.

Misdirected Regulation

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On the story about the robbery of a Chase bankin Elwood

Is it just me or has there been a Hugh up tick in bankrobberies here on Long Island

--Bill Wulff

I wonder if this is the same guy that just got shot rob-bing the Chase bank in Nassau County... And why isChase bank getting targeted so much? Isn't this is like

the 4th or 5th branch to get robbed this week?-- Paul A Rum

Correction:Four years ago, the donation room at the Northport Veterans Administration MedicalCenter, which is run by the Huntington Elks Lodge, flooded. Clothes in the room hadto be thrown away, and the room was emptied. For his Eagle Scout project, KyleSambolin held a car-wash fundraiser and two clothing drives at the Elks Lodge to helprenovate the room.A Jan. 7 report in the Half HollowHills Newspaper incorrectly stat-ed that all of the clothes damaged by the flood in the donation roomwere thrown awayduring Sambolins project.

On the story about the Melville man behind a $165Mdrug ring who was sentenced to 12 years in prison

Way too lenient! Think of the families he ruined for life!The children that overdosed because of him! We are allat risk because of people like him. We drive on roadsthat have his drug addicts behind the wheel. I'm out-

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Nassau County Executive EdwardMangano announced last week thatthe 2015 Divas Half Marathon and5K generated over $3.3 million, withapproximately $1.3 million in directeconomic impact and $2 million inindirect economic impact for Nas-sau.The Divas Half-Marathon and 5K

run continues to generate millions ineconomic benefit for Nassau Countyby attracting thousands of visitors toour local hotels, restaurants andshopping districts, stated Mangano.Nassau County looks forward tohosting the Divas again in October2016 for another successful event se-ries.The Divas Half Marathon and 5K

is part of a national series of halfmarathon events held throughout theUnited States. This event series iscomprised of a half-marathon race(13.1 miles) and a 5K race (3.1miles), in addition to a two dayHealth & Fitness Boutique expo, andvarious other social gatheringsgeared toward creating a full week-end of activities for both local andnon-local runners.

The 2015 Divas Half Marathonand 5K hosted a total of 3,852 par-ticipants at Eisenhower Park in Octo-ber of which 99 percent were fe-male. The event brought 2,605 par-ticipants from outside a 35-mile ra-dius, with approximately 2,817 fam-ily and friends, generating 1,672room nights.The Long Island Convention and

Visitors Bureau and Sports Commis-sion is pleased to welcome back theDiva Half Marathon and 5K to Nas-sau County, stated Kristen Jarnagin,president and CEO of LICVB&SC.Attracting these types of sportingevents to Long Island is a criticalcomponent of our organization'sability to drive visitation, generatemillions in tax revenues and createjobs in our local communities. Weappreciate the support of NassauCounty in these efforts and are excit-ed for another successful year ofhosting the Divas.The Divas Half Marathon and 5K

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Life&Style


Rev. Keith Hayward lit up theBethelA.M.E. Church of Huntingtonas the keynote speaker of the MartinLuther King Jr. Jubilee program,hosted by the Huntington branch ofthe NAACP on Monday.

Hayward, pastor of the BethelA.M.E. Church in Copiague, wasborn in Bermuda as the son of a pas-

tor, and immersed himself in biblicalstudies from an early age.

He referred to documents like theEmancipation Proclamation, whichwas read aloud by members of theNAACP youth branch, and the Dec-laration of Independence, fromwhich he cited, We hold these truthsto be self-evident, that all men arecreated equal.

He recounted a discussion with acolleague, imagining three babies

born in a hospital, one being AfricanAmerican, another white and thethird Asian.

The declaration says that they are[equal]... until they are taken out ofthe hospital, Hayward said.

Hayward noted that most peopledo not know that his grandmother iswhite and from England, alluding tothe fact that people have more incommon than what is seen on thesurface. He then turned his attention

to state Assemblyman ChadLupinacci, a member of the audi-ence.

Chad is a man of color, Haywardsaid. Im a man of color. When Ilook at Chad, I dont see Chad as aCaucasian man. When I look at him,I see myself.

Next, he asked Lupinacci to puthis hands behind his back.

When you put your hands behind

RevLightsUpChurch InMLKCelebrationMARTIN LUTHERKING JRDAY

Rev. Keith Hayward asked state Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci to put his hands behind his back to help demonstrate the commonality of what lies beneath the sur-face. When you put your hands behind your back you cant see your color, Hayward said. When he sees me, he sees himself.


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A look back atTThhee LLoonngg--IIssllaannddeerr

ArchivesMore Rain, PleaseJan. 20, 1871Bishop Doane, of the Albany Diocese, created and published a spe-cial prayer to be used by the clergy, asking for rain. Should not allthe churches unite in offering special prayer for this object? The sub-ject of the long-continued dearth of rain is really becoming a seriousone throughout the country, and more especially in manufacturingdistricts depending on water for power.

Early BirdsJan. 20, 1871Three young ice skaters had serious apprehensions that the ice onMill Pond would soon be destroyed by the fleecy snow. Regardless,they rose one morning at 4 a.m., with lanterns, and skated on the icefor hours until breakfast time.

New Church ClockJan. 20, 1871A reception was recently held in Babylon for a clock to be placed onthe new Presbyterian Church. It netted more than $700.

Compiled by Bridget Downes

A tree is not supposed to end like this,fallen oak dotting the crooked slope

like the chalk outline around a dead bodyleft to decompose on a burnt street

fierce mountain erodes soft as plowed dirt,its red-brown flank wounded

like a lion fatally injured, stillborn riverswithered as dry tongues without water

The sun drumbeats her swollen fistcasting shadows upon flattening man

and his sweating machineryas he attempts to kidnap the earth

but unbeknownst under his shovel,in the decay and blooded wind,

something is binding together a wartimeresponse, readying to hold him in

for a long ransom with no money demandedbecause there is no possible return

JOE AMARALArroyo Grande, California

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your back, you cant see your color,Hayward said. When he sees me, hesees himself.Lupinacci called King an inspira-

tion for everyone, and said that indifferent lessons, weve all takenaway different things especially inour practical lives.One of the things Ive always

looked to Dr. King for guidance isvoting rights, said Lupinacci, whoserves on the election law committeein Albany. In our country todaythere are still many barricades thatdo not allow people the right tovote.Huntington Councilman Eugene

Cook added, We have to praise Dr.Martin Luther King for one greatreason: he brought us all here tonightto enjoy this great evening.Dolores Thompson, former Hunt-

ington NAACP president, intro-duced the nights speakers. As sheintroduced her daughter, Council-woman Tracey Edwards, Thompsonsaid, Now this other person, I kindof know who she is. I believe I gavebirth to her as a matter of fact.Edwards emphasized the need for

African Americans to make theirvoices heard year-round, not just in

January for Martin Luther King Jr.Day, and in February for Black His-tory Month.What we need to do though is to

make sure after this day, and afterFebruary, we stay in the hearts andminds of everyone not only in Suf-folk County, not only in the Town of

Huntington, but all over the coun-try, Edwards said. I have a full cal-endar in February, but Im Tracy Ed-wards in March!

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Church commemorates Martin Luther King Jr.

The mens choir of Copiagues Bethel A.M.E. Church performed Too Close To The Mirror, a song originally by Eddie Ruth Bradford.

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Catholic Schools Week is a timefor Catholic schools to observe andcelebrate their culture and accom-

plishments. It usually begins on thelast Sunday of January, so this year,it runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, withthe theme of Catholic Schools:Communities of Faith, Knowledgeand Service.

Its a time where the NationalCatholic Education Association en-courages the schools and diocese tomake schools more visible, saidGary Layton, director of marketingand enrollment for the Diocese of

Rockville Centre, which oversees 46of the 57 Catholic schools on LongIsland. Its also a week whereschools celebrate themselves inter-nally.In regards to the diocese Kathleen

Walsh was chosen as the new super-intendent of schools in September.She has served in roles spanning li-brarian, principal and teacher.Here are some of the activities

slated for schools around Hunting-ton:

Trinity Regional School1025 Fifth Ave.East NorthportThe school is hosting its Catholic

Schools Week Celebration from Jan.31-Feb. 5, starting with an openhouse on Jan. 31 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.There will be a mass on Feb. 1 for

the school community, hosted by thefourth-graders. On Feb. 2, the schoolwill host a parent visitation day,where parents can sit in on classes toget a sense of what their own chil-dren experience as students.

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These fifth graders are using electronic microscopes connected to laptops to investigate the world of the small. They also haveaccess to STEM carts that let students conduct scientific inquiry that includes pH testing and temperature measurements.


On Feb. 3, the school is hosting acharity basketball game between twoclasses of eighth-graders. The pro-ceeds will go toward the Water ForSouth Sudan charity, which con-structs water wells in Sudan. Afterthe current eighth-graders watched adocumentary called A LongWalk toWater last year, they were inspiredto begin raising $5,000 to have a wellbuilt. They are currently at $3,000and are seeking to accomplish theirgoal by the end of the school year.I really want to commend them

for taking on this project, said Prin-cipal Jeanne Morcone. We reallywant this group to make sure theybuild their well.

St. Patricks School360 Main St.HuntingtonSt. Patricks School has provided

a Catholic education for childrenfrom Pre-K through eighth grade forthe town since 1922. The currentprincipal is Sister Maureen Mc-Dade; the assistant principal is JeanGrasso.The Catholic Schools Week open

house takes place on Jan. 28, from 3-6 p.m. The school will also host aroller-skating night on Feb. 4. Otherevents include a school-wide massalso on Feb. 4 and a kids day onFeb. 5 featuring a dress-down day, aspecial lunch and a movie screening.This is such a great community

to live in. We really come together atSt. Patricks, said Laura McDon-agh, a member of the schools board.Theres many generations that havegone to this school.

In addition, the school is home toa robust STEM program for studentsfrom kindergarten through eighthgrade.Fourth-graders partner with the

North Shore Land Alliance to helpbuild aquifers to better understandthe source of their drinking water.Recently, the seventh- and eighth-graders visited Cold Spring HarborLaboratory to use their equipment tomake models on the topics of micro-biology, genetics and biotechnology.

St. Anthonys High School275 Wolf Hill RoadHuntington Station, St.Anthonys High School is owned

and run by the Franciscan Brothersof Brooklyn, who established theschool in 1933 as an all-boysboarding school originally locatedin Smithtown. Today, the school isheaded by Brother Gary Gregan.We really have an exceptional

amount of school spirit here, saidschool spokeswoman ChristinaBuehler. We have a very active af-ter-school life.St. Anthonys recently sent out

acceptance letters, with incomingfreshmen registering for classes inthe coming weeks.The school has also opened a new

science center, which is undergoingits first phase of development thisyear, complete with updated labora-tories. The school is also building anew turf front field, which will beready by the spring.We invest in the whole school:

the academic side and the athleticside, Buehler said.

Pre-K teacher Phyllis Jendzo assists kids with learning the fundamentals oftechnology while practicing their ability to spell, learn shapes and play matchinggames.


By Tes [email protected]

TOA Asian Fusion may seem likea small restaurant compared to near-by Honu in Huntington village, butdont let the exterior fool you. Theplace, which runs long with darkbrown booths, white chairs andwooden tables in the dining area, fits150 people.In contrast to the dark hues of the

walls and some of the furniture, bluelighting fixtures highlight the chan-deliers, aisles and cozy booths thatgive diners a relaxing atmosphere.Since its opening on Oct. 8, owner

Evan Chen has been introducing din-ers to a fusion of Asian specialtiesthat encompass Chinese, Japanese,Malaysian, Korean, Thai andVietnamese.Your Asian fusion journey should

start with appetizers like pan friedpork buns ($8), lobster tacos ($12),and grilled baby spare ribs ($12).The pork buns arepan fried, so the bunis soft and fluffy ontop and slightlycrispy on the bot-tom. As a result, din-ers can taste theslow-roasted pork encased in itsyummy goodness. The lobster tacosare unique because of its Asian ver-sion of a taco with a biscuit consis-tency, unlike a hard or soft shell tacoone may have at a Mexican restau-rant. Made with ceviche-style Mainelobster, mango salsa, cilantro andjalapeno, the lobster tacos are fordiners who like a little sweetness andheat.Unlike your usual Chinese take-

out spare ribs, TOAs grilled babyspare ribs are slow-roasted, so theyfall off the bone as you bite intothem. Served with mixed vegetablesand sweet and sour sauce, it creates ahearty version of the Chinese spareribs.If youre looking for lighter appe-

tizers before tackling any entrees,Executive Sushi Chef Benny Liussushi appetizers like king crab tuna

dumplings ($15) and signature rollslike king lobster roll ($18) and angelhair roll ($16) are the other options.The king crab tuna dumplings standout not only because of their taste,but presentation. The dumplingwrapper is actually the tuna, creatinga play on Chinese and Japanese cui-sine. The dumplings are made withAlaskan king crab, avocado, tempuracrunch and wasabi tobiko and servedwith wasabi sauce. The various tex-tures of the tempura crunch, thecreamy avocado, with the soft anddelicate king crab and tuna make it acomplex dish thats fun to dissect.For entrees, Executive Chef Kang-

Baio Chens Szechuan crispy drybeef ($23) and the Toa roastedPeking duck ($26-half order/$46-fullorder) are the ones to choose. TheSzechuan crispy dry beef is madewith shredded beef thats lightly bat-tered and has a slightly sweet flavorthat enhances the beef withoutdiminishing its crispy texture. The

Peking duck iscrispy and meaty,and served withmini buns, scallionsand hoisin sauce tomake a sandwich, itis as authentic as

what one could have when orderingit in Chinatown.TOA offers craft cocktails as well

as wines and sake, but one drink thatshould be ordered is the off-menuhibiscus lemonade. Made withDouble Cross vodka, lemon juice,hibiscus syrup and a real hibiscusflower ($12). What makes the hibis-cus lemonade interesting is the edi-ble hibiscus flower, which is sweetand, combined with the hibiscussyrup, cuts down the vodka taste resulting in a refreshing drink.For dessert lovers, the Oreo tem-

pura ($8) and chocolate trilogy ($8)are the ones to have. The Oreo tem-pura is made up of five pieces of bat-tered, fried Oreos and served withvanilla ice cream, which is great forone who loves Oreos with a twist.The chocolate trilogy, made withchocolate cake, layered with dark

chocolate, milk chocolate and whitechocolate mousse, topped with darkchocolate bark is decadent and per-fect for any chocolate lover.TOA offers lunch specials daily

from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. except holi-days, with choices of Asian cuisine,sushi and sashimi, as well as Bentoboxes.If you would like something more

adventurous, TOAs Dim Sum menuis offered on Saturdays 12-5 p.m.and Sundays 3-6 p.m. with pricesranging from $2.95-$6.95 per item.For General Manager Kevin

Inkles, TOA offers more than just afusion of cuisines. I want our dinersto experience authentic Eastern cui-sine while having an eclectic diningexperience. We have innovated notjust an extensive food menu, but oneof the most crafty cocktail menus, allwhile using nothing but fresh ingre-dients, Inkles said.Another reason for their success is

the friendship between Inkles andEvan Chen since they met in 2013,which carries over to the staff aswell. We have known each otherfor a little over two years and weshare a common goal. We treat notjust each other but all of our staff likefamily and that is why we have beenso successful and why I love comingto work.

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A new Plant in town:With its soft open-ing onOct. 17, Plant Strong (15 EDeerPark Road, Dix Hills, PlantStrong.in-fo), a plant-based eatery, hosted itsgrand opening on Jan. 7-9. This veganspot offers an array of juices, smooth-ie parfaits, salads and strong bowls,which are basically brown rice andquinoa bowls, said owner PamelaKambanis. When we came to visit thearea, we realized that there wasnt toomany healthy food places for the com-munity, said Kambanis, who openedthe place with her partnerAlexAdakis.So we thought this would be a greataddition for the community. Pricesrange $5-$10. Plant Strongs parfaitsare $5.95, and healthy bowls are about$9. Plant Strong has 12 seats and isopen Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-7p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Satur-day 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Snap a photo, win a prize: Internationalburger chain Jakes Wayback Burgers(1964 Jericho Turnpike, East North-port,WayBackBurgers.com) is hosting

a weekly photo contest where contest-ants can win a $100 Wayback Burgersgift card and Hotel Transylvania 2on DVD. Starting Monday, and run-ning through Feb. 29, contestants musttake a photo at a local Wayback Burg-ers restaurant, upload it to Facebook,Twitter or Instagram and tag it with#WAYBACKBURGERS in the de-scription, said Howard Zeller, owner ofthe East Northport location. Whichev-er submission generates the most likesand/or retweets in any given week isthe winner, and will be notified byWayback Burgers corporate office.

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On a typical day at Fetch in Hunt-ington village, the chief barking of-ficer CoCo, a small short-hairedChihuahua mix, runs to the front ofthe store to greet customers sportinga shirt that says NOT For Sale. Infact, no pets are sold at the boutique,which specializes in selling dogclothing and accessories.While this type of environment or

some of this product might existwithin a traditional pet store, itsusually not their focus. But its ourfocus and its what Fetch is allabout, said Karen Durka, co-ownerof the shop and CoCos pack leader.Selling doggie apparel such as

sweaters, leather jackets and tutus,Fetch also offers treats, toys, collars,carriers, doggie dishes, shampoo,conditioner and more.Although the store specializes in

items for small- to medium-sizedogs, it carries accessories for largerbreeds -- up to size XXL in the win-ter because, Durka said, even largerdogs get cold.Working alongside co-owner Su-

san Levine, the pair accommodatescustomers who own bigger breeds byordering their sizes.

One of the things that I wanted todo here is offer a luxury customer-service experience, said Durka, ofCenterport, adding that the compa-nys focus is to provide merchandisewith superior design, quality materi-al, and affordable prices.Quality doesnt have to mean ex-

pensive in this store, Durka said,with collars ranging from $20-$175.I did not want this store to be ex-clusive of any one price points. Wewanted to make this store affordable

to all.Located at 44C Gerard St., the

idea for opening the business cameto Durka while shopping for CoCo.Id have to go to three or four

stores to find something very basic inthis dogs size, she said. It oc-curred to me that Ive never been ina boutique that primarily focuses onclothing and apparel. So I thoughtthat if this would amuse me andknowing that I have friends withsmall dogs and medium size dogsthat would enjoy this as well, whynot make a store that would servicethat customer?Opening its doors in July 2015,

Fetch gets their merchandise fromdesigners like B.B. Simon, Higginsand Lyla, Dog in the Closet, OscarNewman, Chilly Dog and HarryBarker.Six months ago, no body in this

industry really knew who we werebut we have really developed a greatrelationship with some of the mostexclusive manufactures and design-ers in this industry and they lovewhat were doing, Durka said.Trending items within the store are

collars, leashes, harnesses and local-ly sourced treats, such as BarkfieldRoad of East Northport, Talk TreatsTo Me of Hampton Bays, and Boc-

ces Bakery of Brooklyn.Along with nutritious snacks, the

750-square-foot shop adds a sense ofhumor to its environment by offeringstuffed toys like a Chewy Vuittonbag, a Furrari, an iBone or the al-ready sold out Sniffany Box.Its a very whimsical store, its a

fun store to work in, said Levine, ofCenterport. People are constantlycoming in with their dogs and its notan unhappy business. We love dogs.Expanding in its clothing lines for

weddings and other special occa-sions, Fetch hopes to further developits online website to reach customersat a larger demographic, having cus-tomers travel from Mount Sinai andPort Washington.In researching this business, I

was convinced that I was on the righttrack with Fetch because I didntthink that it existed and now it doesand were going to continue to buildupon this concept, Durka said. Wetake this business seriously but wehave so much fun here.

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Communication inthe year 2016 is in-stant. How often doyou communicate us-ing email, text mes-

saging, email blasts via ConstantContact and other platforms likeFacebook, LinkedIn, blogs...the waysto communicate digitally are seem-ingly endless as we move through the21st century.Digital communication as a col-

lege major is readily available fromcommunity colleges, universities andother educational venues.According to the University of

Maryland website, the offering forthe major of Digital Communicationstates, Digital. Social. Mobile.Communication as we know it haschanged for good. Develop expertisein strategy, writing and design fordigital media and become an asset toany business or organization.With the onset of 2016, I reached

out to several associates and askedthem, As a professional on Long Is-land, how have digital communica-tions changed your work life? Theirreplies are as varied as the world ofsocial media.Eric Alexander is the director of Vi-

sion Long Island, an organization thatadvances more livable, economicallysustainable and environmentally re-sponsible growth on Long Island

through smart growth. Eric ex-pressed his usage as such: Email sporadically; text messaging hourly;email blasts weekly; Facebook dai-ly. Although not a blogger, I can tellyou Erics FB posts are blog-worthy.Dina Santorelli is a writer, editor,

author and blogger. Digital commu-nications have changed freelancewrit-ing tremendously, she said. When Istarted freelancing in the late 1990s, Iwas dropping floppy disks off for edi-tors and my land-line telephone wasmy best friend. Nowadays, email ismy primary mode of communication.I may never speak to clients or meetthem in person, unless they live local-ly. As an author, digital communica-tions have been vital to the marketingof my books. Without Facebook,Twitter, Goodreads and the rest, Iwould not have sold as many books asI have. Digital communications havenot only expanded my reach as an au-thor, but also my market.Roger Kahn is the president of

Champion Office Suites, a virtual of-fice company in Garden City. He takesa cautious approach to using socialmedia. We communicate digitally.However, nothing beats voice for therichness of the communication and theability to hear and understand the nu-ances of what the other party is tryingto convey. This is crucial for businesscommunications. We find that for rel-atively short messages, electronic op-tions are fine. For anything that is

more involved, where you really needto interpret and understand what theother party is saying and/or where youmay want to clarify what is being con-veyed in a communication, nothingbeats the immediacy of picking up aphone and calling.A colleague from long ago wishes

to remain anonymous, but I think hiscomments are worth sharing.As an ITprofessional in the healthcare indus-try, he is bound by the same HIPAArules as clinicians when communicat-ing for business. Social media is off-limits and email is highly restricted,with external emails encrypted.Whilehe acknowledges that life would beeasier with fewer restrictions on theuse of social media, hes disconnect-ed when it comes to vacation time.As for me, I carry two smartphones,

one issued by my employer and onethat I use for everything else. Mytablet sits in a box collecting dust on ashelf under my printer. I use a desktopcomputer in my home office as well asat work. I am a devotee (okay, addict)

of Facebook; sporadic on LinkedIn; aconstant user of Constant Contact; atleast a once-a-month blogger; and Imake sure everything I write of signif-icance appears on Twitter as well asmy other social media pages. I not-so-fondly remember when press releaseshad to be issued by fax or by regularmail if a photo had to be included.What a pleasure emailing press releas-es and photos. I rely heavily on emailand text more than I used to. But likeall good communicators, I know thevalue of real conversations. The dig-ital world has its limitations. After all,we humans have yet to become digital.

Mindy Wolfle, a member of WomenEconomic Developers of Long Island,Direct Marketing Association of LongIsland and the Social Media Associa-tion, is president of NeptuneMarketingLLC, chief marketing officer of Vish-nick McGovern Milizio, LLP, and aninstructor of business writing and not-for-profit marketing inHofstraUniver-sity's continuing education program.

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The Huntington Chamber hassecured a strategic panel of journal-ists, reporters, correspondents andrepresentatives from NewYork andLong Islands most influentialmedia outlets for its annual Meetthe Media networking breakfast.The breakfast will be held on Jan.26 at the Crest Hollow CountryClub, 8325 Jericho Turnpike inWoodbury from 7:30-10 a.m. Thepanel will be moderated byNewsday columnist Joye Brownand will include:Deborah Morris, NewsdayDavid North, WALK RadioPeter Sloggatt, Long Islander NewsDavid Winzelberg, Long Island

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will discuss many newsworthytopics from news predictions for2016 and a reflection on importantstories and under-reported storiesfrom 2015.After an in-depth discussion on

relevant topics, the panelists willfield questions from the audience.To reserve a seat at the Meet the

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By Chris [email protected]

Celebrating its 25th year togetheras a tireless touring outfit, Reel BigFish continues to spread its infec-tious brand of ska and punk at sold-out shows around the world. Andthat ska punk sound is coming to TheParamount for a one-night-onlyshow on Feb. 1.With interest mounting among

mainstream music audiences in the90s for danceable, fun and energeticsongs, the perfect climate for a ska re-vival presented itself and Reel BigFish led the pack among industryheavy hitters like No Doubt, Sublime,and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones.Fronted by original lead singer

and songwriter Aaron Barrett, theband is responsible for releasingeight studio albums, including thehugely successful Turn the RadioOff, which was unleashed in 1996,and rocketed the band to stardomwith the single Sell Out, a modernrock radio and MTV favorite.

Turn the Radio Off is a classicand we're very proud of what we ac-complished with that album, Barrettsaid. Some of our best songs are onthat record, and thats the one that wereally got popular with, so every-body knows it.The 41-year-old singer said that

although his band has put out a lot ofmaterial following Turn the RadioOff, it remains the big one anditll be hard to top it.

Throughout the bands long histo-ry, Barrett said he has worked withnumerous musicians, and that bandmembers have come and gone due tosignificant life changes, like startingfamilies and raising children.I've always been the main song-

writer and captain of the ship, so tospeak. So, no matter what talentedmusicians came and left the band,I've continued to write the songs anddo what I do [to] keep Reel Big Fish

going on, Barrett said.He added, Lucky for us, people

seem to like my songs and relate tothem. And, lucky for me, I've beenable to surround myself with awe-some musicians and performers whoput on an amazing live show thatkeeps people coming back to see usyear after year.The fans appreciation seems to be

what drives Barrett to continue writ-ing music and touring a worthwhileeffort, despite some hard times onthe road.Whether [fans] relate to the

lyrics, and it somehow helps theirlife get a little better knowing some-body out there feels the same as theydo, or whether somebody gets achuckle out of a funny lyric, ormaybe the music just makes somekid want to jump around in their bed-room before school is fine with me,Barrett said.To know that my music means

something to someone or anything toanyone is pretty amazing.To catch a tremendous horn sec-

tion and buzzing guitars, tickets canbe purchased for $20-$35 at the boxoffice or from ParamountNy.com.Doors open at 7 p.m. on Feb. 1, andthe show is slated to start at 8 p.m.

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Hard Luck Cafe Concert SeriesSpend an evening of live music at theHard Luck Cafe concert series at theCinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave.,Huntington) hosted by the Folk MusicSociety of Huntington. The concert willfeature Long Island native musical per-formers Scott Krokoff and RobinsonTreacher. The concert is Thursday, Jan.21, at 8:30 p.m. There will be an openmicrophone at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15for non-members, and $10 for CinemaArts Centre and FMSH members. Visitfsmh.org for a list of other upcomingconcerts.

Relay For Life, Northport KickoffFind out how to help the AmericanCancer Societys Relay For Life event,its purpose, how it supports the commu-nity, cancer patients and how to partici-pate in the Relay For Life event.Informational talks will be given by com-munity members, survivors and care-givers. The free kickoff takes place atNorthport High School (154 Laurel HillRoad), Thursday, Jan. 21, 7 p.m. CallAlyssa Patrone, 631-300-3457 for moreinformation.

Managing Type 2 Diabetes SeriesResidents who have Type 2 Diabetesand their caregivers are invited to attenda free program that will help them tomanage their diabetes. The series, TheStanford Diabetes Self-ManagementClasses, is conducted in collaborationwith Cornell University CooperativeExtension of Suffolk County and beginsthis month in Greenlawn. Individualsmust be 18 years or over to participate.The program, will meet Thursdays onJan. 21 Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 11 andFeb. 18 from 5:30-8 p.m at the DolanFamily Health Center, 284 Pulaski Roadin Greenlawn. The first meeting was heldon Jan. 14. Contact: Jane Juran atCornell Cooperative Extension, 631-727-7850 ext. 340 Please leave a messageand someone will get back to you toconfirm registration.

Invitational Arts ShowThe Huntington Arts Council will presenta show featuring the work of GingerBalizer-Hendler, Andrea Davide, KasmiraMohanti, Alan Richards at the MainStreet Gallery, 213 Main St., Huntington,9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 631-271-8423 formore information. Free.

The Wonderful Things You Will BeStorytimeFrom brave and bold to creative andclever, the rhythmic rhyme expresses allthe loving things that parents think ofwhen they look at their children. Withbeautiful and sometimes humorous illus-trations, this is a book grown-ups willlove reading over and over to kids.Barnes & Noble, Huntington SquareShopping Center, 4000 East JerichoTurnpike, East Northport. 631-462-0208

Soldier Speaks On SacrificeHear the story of Izzy Ezagui, an Israelisoldier who gave his all for the defenseof his nation, losing his arm during com-bat, but was eager to return to serve inthe Israeli military. His dedication earnedhim top honors from former Israeli presi-dent, Shimon Peres. The lecture isSunday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m. at The ChaiCenter, 501 Vanderbilt Parkway, DixHills. Tickets are $20 when reservingearly; $30 at the door; $90 for priorityseating and a private reception withEzagui. $360 reservations gets spon-sors names mentioned in program book-let, four VIP seats and private receptionwith Ezagui. Call 631-351-8672 for moreinformation.

Chair YogaStacy Plaske of Balance Yoga presentsthis unique style of yoga which adaptsyoga positions and poses through cre-ative use of yoga chair. The chairreplaces the yoga mat and becomes anextension of the body. Poses are doneseated or using the chair as support.This class is suitable for all ages, fitnesslevels and physical conditions. There is a$25 non-refundable fee for this six-weeksession. In-person registration isrequired. Mondays, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, Feb.8, Feb. 22, Feb. 29 and March 7 at 1

p.m., Elwood Public Library, 1929Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-499-3722

Northport Police Community ForumThe Northport Police Department willhost a police/community meeting at 7p.m. in the courtroom of Village Hall, 224Main St., Northport. Community ques-tions and concerns regarding policeissues will be addressed. All are wel-come to attend and participate in thisforum.

Planning Smart, Planning AheadJoin Craig A. Andreoli of the Law Officeof Craig A. Andreoli, P.C., and StephanieEthe, of New York Life Securities, for acomplimentary seminar on how to obtaingovernment funding to pay for long-termcare and other payment solutions so thatyou can age in place. The event will takeplace Jan. 27, 7-9 p.m. at New York LifeInsurance Co. 576 Broadhollow Road,Melville. Light refreshments will beserved. Admission is free, but seating islimited. For more information, or toreserve a seat, call 631-236-9206.

Read, Sing and PlayJoin the new weekly drop-in storytime atElwood Public Library, 1929 JerichoTurnpike, Elwood, 631-499-3722. Startsat 10:30 a.m.

Opposition to Assisted SuicideEducational ConferenceSponsored by the Diocese of RockvilleCentre and The Sacred Heart Institute,the conference will be held Feb. 3 at theSeminary of the ImmaculateConception, 440 W. Neck Road, LloydHarbor, 1-4 p.m.

Maple Sugar Done NaturallyFind out how to identify and tap a mapletree and produce homemade sweet andnatural maple syrup to bathe your pan-cakes and waffles with at CaumsettState Historic Park, 25 Lloyd HarborRoad, Huntington. The parks adult-ori-entated maple sugaring program willteach syrup connoisseurs these skills aswell as the scientific, economic, histori-cal and cultural aspects of maple syrup.The program has two more dates tochoose from: Saturday, Jan. 30, 12:30-2:15 p.m.; and Saturday, Feb. 13, 10:30a.m.-12:15 p.m. (end times are approxi-mate). For more information, call thepark at 631-423-1770.

5,000 Purse ProjectLegislator William Doc Spencer is part-nering with Kehillath Shalom Synagoguein Cold Spring Harbor for a ValentinesDay Personal Care Product Drive aspart of the 5,000 Purse Project.Donations of gently-used purses andpersonal care items can be dropped offthrough Feb. 10 to Spencers office at15 Park Circle, Suite 209, Centerport.The packages will be delivered to theThe INN and other area shelters onFeb. 14.

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

Cold Spring Harbor Library95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.631-692-6820. cshlibrary.org. Traditional Chinese CulturePresentation: Learn about Chinesehistory, culture, dance and medicine inthis event presented by the LongIsland Chinese Culture PresentationTeam. Registration is required, familiesare welcome.

New SAT Exam changes: High schoolstudents and parents are invited toattend this informational session as tonew changes coming to the SATExams and how to prepare for it. Thesession is Thursday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m.

Commack Public Library18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. Pizza: An Italian Trademark: When themoon hits your eyes like a big pizzapie, thats amore, and this program isfor you. Learn about pizza, one of themost-loved Italian delicacies history,its varieties and secrets and recipes tocreate your own homemade pizza.Registration is required, the programis Thursday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m.- 12:30p.m. Pizza will also be served.

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

Elwood Public Library3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. New-Mom Meet Up: Youre a newmom and youre wondering what to do.Dont worry, you are not alone. Newmoms can meet other new moms inthe Elwood area to socialize and con-nect with each other on Fridays untilJan. 29. No registration or fee isrequired, just stop on by.

Half Hollow Hills Community LibraryDix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631-421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet HollowRoad, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.

Harborfields Public Library31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200.harborfieldslibrary.org Get Acquainted With Your iOS Device:Learn how to better use and manipu-late your iPhone or iPad in this three-session course that covers all aspectof these Apple devices. Best of all, itsfree! How do you like them apples?Sign up for one, two or all three cours-es (The library suggests signing up forall three). Sessions are everyThursdays, Jan. 21 and Jan. 28.

Let's Learn Italian: Parli italiano? Seiun bambino che vuole imparare? If so,then this Italian-learning course is foryou. Kids in grades 3- 5 can learn thebasics and fundamentals of the Italianlanguage through games, role-playingand other activities and be an Italianchef on the last class. This lecturecourse meets Thursday at 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 and Jan. 28.Registration is required.

Huntington Public LibraryMain branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org.

Northport-East Northport PublicLibraryNorthport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-261-6930. (ext East Northport: 185 LarkfieldRoad. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org.

South Huntington Public Library145 Pidgeon Hill Road, HuntingtonStation. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. Introduction to Windows 10: The SouthHuntington Library will hold a tutorialon Microsofts new operating system,for $10, on Monday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m. to9 p.m. Registration is required.Participants must have basic computerknowledge and experience.

Calling Civil War history buffs: TheNorth Shore Civil War Roundtable isgoing to show a film based on theAmbrose Bierce short story, AnOccurrence at Owl Creek Bridge at 7p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4. The meeting isfree and is open to all.

Cinema Arts Centre423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaarts-centre.org. 631-423-7611.

John W. Engeman TheaterAt Northport350 Main St., Northport. johnwenge-mantheater.com. 631-261-2900. God of Carnage, Jan. 21-March 6 Spring musical theater classes beginJan. 23.

Art League of Long Island107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills.Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays;11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-462-5400.ArtLeagueLI.net.

B. J. Spoke Gallery299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours:Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., until 9p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 631-549-5106. bjspokegallery.com. Winter Harvest of Artists 2016 Thegallery will highlight the work of 33local artists. Such works include pho-tography, sculptures and paintings. Theexhibition will be live through Jan. 31.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor.Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5p.m., Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.:$6 adults; $4 children ages 3-12 andseniors over 65; members and childrenunder 3 are free. 516-692-6768.cshfha.org.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631-367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.Tuesday through Friday, 12-4 p.m. andSaturday and Sunday, 12-5 p.m. (closedMonday). Admission $6 adults, $5 chil-dren and seniors.

Heckscher Museum Of Art2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museumhours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m.,Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5p.m. Admission $6 for adults, $4-6/seniors, and $4-6/children; membersand children under 10 get in free. 631-351-3250. Street Life: PrivateMoments/PublicRecord runs through March 27.Selected works from the permanentcollection illustrate the urban experi-ence and create a portrait of NewYork City in its daily life. Featuredartists include Berenice Abbott, N. JayJaffee, Martin Lewis, John Sloan,Garry Winogrand.

You Go Girl! Celebrating WomenArtists: runs through April 3. Featuredartists include Berenice Abbott, Elainede Kooning, Dorothy Dehner, AudreyFlack, Jane Hammond, Mary NimmoMoran, Georgia OKeeffe, Betty

Parsons, Miriam Schapiro, EsphyrSlobodkina, Emma Stebbins, andJane Wilson, among others.

Holocaust Memorial And ToleranceCenterWelwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent BeachRoad, Glen Cove. Hours: Monday-Friday. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday andSunday noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040, ext.100. holocaust-nassau.org. The permanent exhibit explains the1930s increase of intolerance, thereduction of human rights and the lackof intervention that enabled the perse-cution and mass murder of millions ofJews and others.

Huntington Arts CouncilMain Street Petite Gallery: 213 MainSt., Huntington.Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-271-8423. huntingtonarts.org.Huntington Historical SocietyMain office/library: 209 Main St.,Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop,434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & SailorsMemorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext. 401. huntingtonhistorical-society.org

Northport Historical SocietyMuseum215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours:Tuesday-Sunday,1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859. northporthis-torical.org. For an afternoon of historical fun, takea self-guided walking tour of theNorthports historic Main Street,Tuesday-Sunday, from 1-4:30 p.m.Available in the museum shop at$5 per person.

Ripe Art Gallery1028 Park Ave., Huntington. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.;Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5p.m. ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805.

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

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

Five Towns College Performing ArtsCenter305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu. Wild Women of Comedy: Saturday,Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m. Call or visit onlinefor information, seat availability andreservation and ticket pricing.

The Paramount370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. Paramountny.com. All showsbegin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Marianas Trench The Hey YouGuys!! Tour with special guestMainland on Jan. 29. Tickets are $15-$45. Doors open at 7 p.m., show startsat 8 p.m.

Be A Museum DocentThe Huntington Historical Society is cur-rently seeking volunteers to train tobecome Museum Docents at the his-toric David Conklin FarmhouseMuseum. The museum is located at 2High St., in Huntington and is a fasci-nating interpretation of the colonial,federal and Victorian time periods. Noexperience required an interest inlocal history is a plus. Training is pro-vided. Call 631-427-7045, ext. 403.

Helping Furry FriendsLittle Shelter Animal Rescue andAdoption Center is looking for volun-teers who want to make a difference inthe lives of animals. Free training pro-vided. Visit littleshelter.com, or call631-368-8770, ext. 204.

Walt Whitman BirthplaceIf you are interested in literature or histo-ry, the Walt Whitman Birthplace hasfascinating and rewarding part-time vol-unteer positions available. Free trainingprovided. 631-427-5420, ext. 114.

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Theater at Northport from Jan. 21-March 6, this internationallyacclaimed comedy takes you intothe most dangerous place on Earth:parenthood. For more information,visit engemantheater.com

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for four-legged friends. The food, all 2,445 pounds of it, will

be donated to Baxters Pet Pantry tohelp families who cant afford pet foodor veterinary care.The response to this seasons Holi-

day Pet Food Drive was simply fantas-tic, Berland said, adding that Baxtershelps local families avoid the burden

of losing their beloved pets.With donations including dog and

cat food, treats, toys, clothing andbeds, three collection boxes wereplaced at Huntington Town Hall, theTown of Huntington Animal Shelterand Selmers Pet Land where dona-tions were dropped off from Dec. 14-Jan. 4.Since the deadline was extended this

year through the holidays, donationsincreased 285 percent from last yearspet food drive, which collected 600pounds. In addition, North Shore Veterinary

Hospital and East Northport AnimalHospital donated 50 certificates forfree rabies vaccinations and first timeoffice visits, along with a variety of petcare products and medicine.

The pet food pantry has been oper-ating under the Long Island Cares Har-ry Chapin Food Bank and Humanitar-ian Center since 2009.Berland thanked all who took time

out of their busy holiday schedules tohelp our furry friends in need and theirfamilies.For more information on how to do-

nate, contact 631-824-6384.

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Councilwoman Tracey Edwards invited winnersof an indoor holiday decorating contest, which heroffice sponsored with the Town and Long IslanderNews, to receive their prizes and proclamations atlast weeks town board meeting. Contest winners,front row, from left: Toniann Dillon of Northport,Stephana Mosera of Huntington Station, andJacqueline Laguerre of Huntington, receive con-gratulations from town board members Tracey Ed-wards, Mark Cuthbertson, Frank Petrone, SusanBerland and Gene Cook. Edwards, whose officeorganized the contest and judging, called the con-test a success adding next years version will in-clude categories for outdoor decorations as well.

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