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GlockSeized InGunBust Tied To ’09Park Incident

One of hundreds of weapons un-earthed during a gun bust in Bohemiaand East Patchogue apparently has a his-tory in Dix Hills.The gun was pointed at gang surveil-

lance officers during a May 2009 inci-dent in Otsego Park, authorities allegedlast week.District Attorney Tom Spota’s office

announced the bust of Bohemia gunstore owner Brian Andersen, 67, of EastPatchogue, on Feb. 2. Andersen pleadednot guilty to a 20-count indictment al-leging he bought and stashed a numberof illegal machine guns, unregistered au-

tomatic and semi-automatic handgunsand stolen firearms.After running ballistics and other tests

on each of the weapons, authorities saidconvicted felon Corey Holmes pointedone of the guns – a loaded Glock .45 pis-tol – at police in Otsego Park.Police entered the park while monitor-

ing a May 2009 Bloods gang meeting.There, Holmes took the Glock from hiswaistband and began running. When of-ficers yelled for him to drop the gun, hepointed it directly at officers beforethrowing it over a fence, according to apolice report. A canine unit later helpedrecover the gun.Holmes pleaded guilty to Criminal

Possession of aWeapon. He has also been

charged in the 2008 murder of a cabdriver in Shirley.Spota said the investigation began in

August 2011, after a .38-caliber revolver,which a suspected drug dealer fired atundercover officers in the DA’s HeroinTask Force, was traced back to Ander-son’s Guns & Ammo store. During thattime, Anderson also bought a .30-caliberM2machine gun from an undercover de-tective – a piece of weaponry illegal foranyone in New York State to own or sell.He was arrested Nov. 16.Among the cache of ammunition and

hundreds of guns, which officers saidturned up in the loft of Anderson’s un-locked East Patchogue garage, are 10

A Glock .45 pistol – one of hundreds ofguns seized in a gun store bust in Novem-ber – was allegedly pointed at police by aconvicted felon during a May 2009 incidentin Otsego Park.

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WHEATLEYHEIGHTS

Man’s Journey ToHelpKidsWithCancerGene Connor pledges to bike across country to help sick children attend summer camp

Many may travel cross-country for ajoy ride in their car, but Gene Connor, ofNorthport, will be taking a differentmode of transportation – his bicycle.If all goes as planned, Connor, a Syos-

set High School theater teacher, will betaking a 64-day journey from SanDiego, Calif. to Wheatley Heights, N.Y.to raise money for Sunrise Day Camp,which provides free services for childrenwith cancer and their siblings.After four of his family members were

diagnosed with different forms of can-cer within an 18-month span a few yearsago, Connor knew he wanted help raisemoney for cancer research.“As it kept happening more and

more… I kept thinking, ‘what can I do?’They were all my younger sisters so asthe older brother you sort of want to fixtheir problems,” he said. “There wasn’t

really much I could do so I started look-ing around.”Inspired by a newspaper article about

a man who swam to raise money for anorganization, Connor’s Army was bornin 2007.“I live in Northport and teach in Syos-

set,” Connor said. “I thought maybe Icould pledge to bike 2,000 miles be-tween Northport and Syosset and see ifI can raise $10,000, and it turned outthat with the help of my daughter weraised $15,000 for the American CancerSociety.”Connor had a party to celebrate, but

said a representative from the AmericanCancer Society never showed to receivethe check. Disappointed, he decided tofind a more local organization to sup-port. And it was when students fromSyosset High School were doing a walk-a-thon for Sunrise Day Camp that heknew he wanted to help these kids.

Northport resident Gene Connor is getting ready to gear up and travel 3,600 miles cross-country to raise money for Sunrise Day Camp.

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HUNTINGTON STATION

MomAccusedOf Leaving 18-Month-Old In Car

It may seem obvious to some that leav-ing a child alone in the car is not smart,but there are people who continue to dojust that.

Stella Wu, 28, of Massapequa, was ar-rested Feb. 2 for leaving her 18-month-old daughter in her vehicle while shewent into Bed Bath and Beyond on Jeri-cho Turnpike. She was charged with en-dangering the welfare of a child.Child advocates are using the incident

to remind parents of the dangers of leav-ing children unattended, especially inparked cars.“[Bed Bath and Beyond is] a huge

store, so they can’t see in the parking lot.Parents should never do it, but there’s adifference between that and leaving the

child at a gas sta-tion,” said JanetteFennell, presi-dent of Kid-sAndCars.org. “Aparent shouldnever be separat-ed from a child.”K i d s A n d -

Cars.org is a non-profit organiza-tion that usespublic aware-

ness campaigns to educate others aboutthe dangers of leaving a child unattendedin a vehicle. Fennell said so many thingscould have happened with Wu’s child.She could have escaped from her seatbeltor played with switches, or someonecould have taken her.Second Precinct Officers William

Moldovan, Claudia Delgado and Christo-pher Fezza responded to the HuntingtonStation store after a 911 caller reportedthat a toddler was alone in a 2010 ToyotaPrius. Fezza attempted to open thelocked vehicle whenWu came over to thecar and unlocked it.“It sounds like child was in there long

enough for the woman to go into thestore, have someone find the child andcall for help to arrive,” Fennell said. “Youshould never leave your child in the vehi-cle unattended.”Fennell said the severity of the crime

depends on each state and different fac-tors associated with it, such as whetherthe child had a coat or shoes on, if therewere previous altercations with the law,or if the mother was intoxicated.In New York State, endangering the

welfare of a child is a misdemeanor, butKidsAndCars.org is trying to help pass alaw to increase the severity of the crimeand help educate people.

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TOWNOFHUNTINGTON

Schumer FlyingHighOnCoptersSenator announces alliance with federal DOT in creating routes

All helicopter traffic near the NorthShore fly over the Long Island Sound, ifSenator Charles Schumer (D-NY) getshis way.Schumer announced his intentions

last week to enact mandatory routesover the North Shore and to create asimilar route for the South Shore withthe help of Department of Transporta-tion Secretary Ray LaHood.“Secretary LaHood has sent a clear

message to the helicopter industry thatresidents of towns like Huntingtonshould no longer have to tolerate intru-sive and disruptive helicopter noise. Byforcing helicopters to fly over water andat certain altitudes, where they belong,residents will finally have some peaceand quiet and not suffer from the ear-splitting annoyance of low-flying heli-copters,” Schumer said.Back in 2007, Schumer helped estab-

lish voluntary helicopter routes. Pilotswere asked to fly over water on either

side of the island and at 2,500 feet. Butwhile everyone agreed to those regula-tions, the senator accused pilots oflargely ignoring them.Schumer returned to the issue in

2010, a spokesman said, looking formandatory regulations. The FAAagreed to put the regulations in placelast year, before Schumer had legisla-tion passed that was included in theSenate version of the FAA Reauthoriza-tion Bill. His changes were removed bythe House of Representatives by thetime the bill – allowing the FAA to op-erate – was passed on Jan. 20.In response, Schumer reached out to

LaHood for support. The secretary hassince promised the FAA will establishmandatory off-shore routes and havethe North Shore regulations in place byMemorial Day weekend.“To protect the public welfare, the

FAA is 100 percent committed to fi-nalizing regulations on the use of theNorth Shore route by helicopters. Theproposed rule would require helicop-ters to fly over water rather than land

and at a high enough altitude to re-duce noise when flying over Long Is-land,” LaHood said.The Eastern Region Helicopter

Council (ERHC) includes 90 percent ofLong Island’s pilots, Schumer’s staffsaid back in 2007.More recently, Chair-man Jeffrey Smith confirmed they wereunhappy with the voluntary restric-tions, let alone any new, mandatory re-quirements.“In 2007 we agreed to follow the

North Shore route. Unfortunately, thisrestricted flight plan resulted in ahighly concentrated and condensedflight pattern for all helicopters overthe North Shore,” Smith said. “This inturn created a higher frequency ofnoise for those residents affected anddramatically exacerbated the existingnoise concerns.”He went on further to say Schumer’s

solution would make a “fixable problempermanent” and offers North Shore res-idents no relief. He argued in favor of adiversified route system that would

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TOWNOFHUNTINGTON

‘Leveling ThePlaying Field’ For Businesses

A local law designed to give Town ofHuntington businesses a small leg up intheir bids on Town of Huntington propos-als appeared poised for passage Monday.That afternoon Councilman Mark

Cuthberston announced he would spon-sor a local law at that night’s town boardmeeting to allow the most inexpensiveTown of Huntington business owners tobe considered the low bidder in a requestfor proposals (RFP) so long as they areno more than 5 percent more than thelowest out-of-town bidder.“In these challenging economic times –

and we hope the challenge becomes less,but we know we face a challenge now –we want to support our local businessesthrough innovative legislation,” Cuth-bertson said.Under the proposed “local preference”

clause, a person must have maintained aplace of business, staffing and an opera-tional office in the Town of Huntingtonfor at least one year before filing a pro-posal to be considered “local.” The meas-ure does not apply to competitive bid-ding because state law on the issuetrumps local town laws.“We really would have liked to extend

it to have a greater reach, but the townattorney thoroughly researched this and

this is what we are able to do under ourlocal laws,” Cuthbertson said.The councilman said the location of his

press conference – at the corner of ElmStreet and New York Avenue in Hunting-ton village, with Value Drugs in the back-ground – was no accident. While thebusiness sector is doing well in a tougheconomic climate, there’s always roomfor improvement.“This builds upon some of the great

work that Bob [Bontempi] has done atthe [Huntington Township] Chamber ofCommerce, which is a ‘buy local’ cam-paign where we’re encouraging local busi-nesses to buy locally,” Cuthbertson said.Bontempi, chairman of the Hunting-

ton Chamber, called the measure “verytimely” and thanked Cuthbertson for hissupport.“It certainly levels the playing field for

local vendors,” Bontempi said. “In manycases, because of a myriad of circum-stances – including being situated in thetown, having higher property taxes – lo-cal businesses can’t compete as aggres-sively as someone coming from outsidethe community.”As for concern that other towns may

follow suit in an effort to benefit theirhometown businesses, Cuthbertson saidthe town will “cross that bridge when wecome to it.”“If they wake up and that becomes a

problem, we’ll look at that,” he added.“We think this is a small incentive to helplocal businesses, and if there’s somereprisal, we’ll deal with it.”But encouraging businesses to play for

the “home team,” as described by Hunt-ington Station BID President Keith Bar-rett, might have a long-term benefit.“Most businesses would probably like

to work in their own backyard if they can,”he said. “It cuts down on transportationcosts in whatever they’re doing.”Cuthbertson predicted the measure

would be approved at the HuntingtonTown Board meeting that evening in avote that would have been taken afterpress time.

Business leaders join Councilman Mark Cuthbertson in Huntington village to supportadding a local preference clause to the town code.

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BABY FACESANGELO JOSEPHDEMEO

Little AngeloJoseph was born onOct. 31, 2011 to par-ents Karin and GregDemeo of Melville.Proud grandparentsMary and Allan Plettlive in North ValleyStream and Maryannand Gary Demeo livein Bohemia.

QUOTE OF THE WEEKMARYANN SANTORO

“Someone should have followed usaround with a camera during thelast five months. Unless you openup a business, you can’t evenimagine what it entails. It’s beencrazy but fun.”Kiss My Cake: A Small Slice Of Heaven, PAGE A17

Try On These Striped Threads

A Huntington Station employee was arrested by Suf-folk County police on Feb. 3 for alleged thefts stemmingfrom Jan. 6. The 17-year-old supposedly took false re-turns and clothing. The teen was charged with grandlarceny.

Not Your Average Stain

A Halesite resident called Suffolk County policeabout an apparent break-in on Feb. 3. The complainantfound a glass window on a rear door broken with asmall bloodstain near the glass. Nothing appeared to bemissing.

A Mailman’s Job Is Already Hard Enough

Suffolk police were called to Huntington on Feb. 2about troublesome youth. Several mail carriers report-ed having been followed and cursed at. Water bottleswere allegedly thrown by male youths.

If Only It Was Static On The Line

A Dix Hills resident called Suffolk County police onFeb. 2 after receiving unwanted calls. The complainantsaid threatening calls were coming from an unknownfemale.

Doors, Window Found Ajar

AMelville resident called Suffolk County police abouta possible burglary on Feb. 1. The complainant heard anoise and investigated, finding a window propped openwith a stick. The living room double doors were pushedin, but not open. Nothing was reported missing.

ATM Thieves After Molding

Suffolk police were dispatched to a Huntington Sta-tion ATM on Feb. 1 about criminal mischief. Unknownsuspects attempted to pry the molding off the drive-thru ATM.

Just Let Them Do Their Jobs

A Halesite man was charged with felony assault afteran altercation with Suffolk County police in Hunting-ton Station on Feb. 1.While police tried to arrest the 23-year-old for alleged criminal possession of a forged in-strument, the defendant injured the detective’s backand knee.

See Above

A Huntington School District nurse called SuffolkCounty police on Jan. 31 about aggravated harassment.A parent became angry with a school nurse while on thephone, and threatened to go to the school and assaultthe complainant.

Respect Your Elders

Northport Village police were dispatched to OakStreet on Jan. 31 about complaints of youths harassingan elderly man. The complainant said three malesabout 10 years old were harassing the man. He latertold police the supposed victim left before police ar-rived. The officer searched the area for the suspectedyouths with no luck.

Send a photo of your pre-school age child along with a brief anecdotal back-ground and we’ll consider it for “Baby Faces.” Include baby’s full name, dateof birth, hometown and names of parents and grandparents. Send to: Babyof the Week, c/o Long-Islander, 149 Main St., Huntington, NY 11743. Pleaseinclude a daytime phone number for verification purposes.

Smile!... A reader who would only identify him-self or herself to me as a “concerned driver” wrote ofa problem that I’ve experienced myself. Does any-one else notice that the redcamera light at the southeastcorner of Jericho Turnpikeand Route 110 flashes all thetime? I have also noticed the same thing happens atDeer Park Avenue near the LIE. I don’t really havea problem with the concept of the cameras – Godonly knows it has certainly gotten me and my lead-footed family members to slow down when we seethe yellow – but the constant flashing at night isjust downright annoying. And of course, I alwaysend up looking around frantically, thinking, “Whatdid I do? Did I inch out too far?” The reader writesthat the Jericho/110 camera “flashes even when carsare not making a right turn or cars are not in theintersection. Is it defective? If so, what about thepeople who have received tickets?” Anyone elsewant to weigh in on this driving debacle?

Speaking of brilliant...What are they putting inthe cafeteria food over at St. Anthony’s HighSchool? In addition to sharpening brilliant minds,the school just signed 30 senior athletes to play attop colleges and universities next year. The sportsprogram over there really has taken off in the lastdecade. Kudos to you, Friars!

Yet more brilliance… A bit further from home –more kudos to the New York Giants, who broughthome yet another Super Bowl against the Patriots!I’m also noticing a very lovely trend in their wins –in 2008, they won by 3 points; this year, they wonby 4. So if we keep this pace up, by the year 2020,they’ll win by a whole touchdown, stop scaring mehalf to death (did you see that Hail Mary? Yeesh)and do my blood pressure a whole load of good.Anyway – great going fellas!

Looking good… I think I’m in love, and no it’snot for Valentine’s Day. I was driving in town theother day and someone in a restored antique pickuptruck pulled out from behind me. Now I’m no carexpert so I can’t tell you the year or model, but whatI can say is it was very wide and round – the waycars were made back when I was young. It’s obvious

that someone cares about that truck because it hada fresh white and red paint job. In a world of small,angled, plain cars, it’s a pleasant change of pace to

harken back to the “good olddays.”

Enough is enough… At atime when many of us aretrying to stretch every dollar

to the limit, I take personal offense to anyone whofeels entitled to more money. A few weeks ago Iread an article where Long Island school officialsdefended their right to a taxpayer-funded pensionwhile private sector employees face layoffs and paycuts. Now I’m hearing about the teachers over inNorthport demanding raises. In case you didn’tread last week’s issue of the Record, negotiatingparties for union members and the school districtappeared to be ending two years of negotiationswith a contract that included very minimal raises.The general union membership responded by vot-ing against it, claiming they’re being disrespectedand want to get new members on the board whowill support their requests. This bothers me. I lookat my friends and family trying to make ends meet,and only sometimes do I hear griping. They arehappy to have a job in this rough economy. Howcan anyone demand so much more?

Winter or spring?... Last week PunxsutawneyPhil saw his shadow and revealed to the rest of theworld there will be six more weeks of winter. Asmany of us dread the thought of shoveling out ourcar from mounds of snow (although I do get helpfrom my generous neighbors, so I don’t have thisproblem) or slipping and sliding through unplowedstreets, I have to say this winter has been quitewarm. If it stays this way I wouldn’t mind one bit –sorry, snow lovers and plow companies. As long asthe temperatures stay in the 60s, bring on six moreweeks of winter. I’m ready.

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TOWNOFHUNTINGTON

Boxing Ref’s NewRoleHuntington’s Jim Santa is poised to

become a deputy commissioner of theNew York State Boxing Commission.But if it wasn’t for a college football in-jury, his life might have taken a totallydifferent track.From 1970 to 1974, Santa was a line-

backer forMaryland State’s football team.But in 1972, his left knee was badly dam-aged as a result of a hard tackle from aDuke quarterback.He has been under theknife twice to repair the damage and re-turned to the squad.“I came back and played, but I was nev-

er the same,” he said.Despite his injury, he briefly signed as

a free agent with the New York Giants in1975. After being cut from the team, hegot a call from his former Marylandcoach Jerry Claiborne, who invited himto work as an assistant and earn a busi-ness degree.“It turned out to be a godsend,” Santa

said. “In the long run, I got my college de-gree because I got hurt.”It was during that time when he first

fell in love with boxing. While working asa security guard in 1976, he was assignedto Muhammad Ali’s private security de-tail. He worked 12-hour shifts for twoweeks before the Ali-Jimmy Young boutat the Capital Centre near Washington,D.C. Santa and other guards followed Aliwherever he went.“He was truly a great guy. That’s where

I got my love for boxing,” Santa said.That experience set the wheels in mo-

tion for Santa to become a boxing referee.He worked some intramural and amateurfights in Maryland before returning toNew York and earning his license fromthe state’s boxing commissioner in 1982.After working his way up and gaining ex-perience, he reached the pinnacle of hiscareer around 2004, when he was fre-quently calling major fights at MadisonSquare Garden.During his tenure, he oversaw con-

frontations involving Riddick Bowe, Lar-ry Holmes, Buster Douglas, Arturo Gattiand Roy Jones, to name a few. But thebiggest fight he didn’t get, he recalled,was the one between Evander Holyfield

and Henry Akiwande in 1998, when thelatter was diagnosed with Hepatitis B.Santa earned a reputation over 30

years in the ring as a no-nonsense, im-partial referee with the combatants’ safe-ty always paramount.“My claim to fame was that I worked

over 1,000 fights in 30 years, andnever hasthere been a serious controversy or seriousinjury [under my watch]. That’s some-thing I’m very proudof,” he said. “A little bitof it’s luck, and a little bit is knowing whento [stop a fight]. If you pull it too soon, it’sa controversy… if you stop it too late, theconsequences can be much worse.”The deputy commissioner-to-be is

bringing that attention to detail to hisnew role, and he’s doing it right in hisbackyard. A Huntington resident for fiveyears – the best place he’s ever lived, he’sfond of saying – Santa worked as an as-sistant to the deputy commissioner at theChris Algieri-Curtis Smith fight at TheParamount in Huntington village onJanuary 28th. When he becomes adeputy commissioner in his own right, hewill become responsible for overseeingfight inspectors, troubleshooting prob-lems, handling score cards from judges,and ensuring photographers don’t blindthe fighters with their flash cameras. Ifthey do, the split-second distractioncould cost a fighter dearly, he said.As for The Paramount, which has host-

ed several boxing matches since openingin September, Santa said it’s one of thebest small venues in the Northeast totake in a boxing match.“There’s not a bad seat in the house,” he

said. “They do a good job…. The guys inthe second mezzanine get a beautifulview. It’s great.”


Huntingtons Jim Santa, right, with boxerBuster Douglas


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Town EmbracesHistory

Many famous African Americans lefttheir marks in history, changing not on-ly society, but also the way others viewtheir heritage. Their impact is still beingfelt here in Huntington.To embrace the positive changes that

have occurred throughout the years, theTown of Huntington hosted its 25th an-nual celebration of Black HistoryMonth Feb. 2.“Year after year [we come] to reflect

back what has been done, what has to bedone and where we can turn around to-gether and see what can be done,” Su-pervisor Frank Petrone said. “Changedoesn’t mean we stand still, it means wefollow and move with it.”Over 100 residents filled Huntington

Town Hall for the celebration, alongwith town and county officials.Councilman Mark Cuthbertson noted

the history that has been made in theTown of Huntington, with the 2007swearing-in of the town’s first AfricanAmerican councilperson, Glenda Jack-son, and the 2011 election of LegislatorWilliam Spencer in the 18th District.“When we had African American peo-

ple oppressed in our country, it led tothe hope of the present. It led to the Civ-il Rights Act to the recent past thatwe’re proud of,” Cuthbertson said.Entertainment was provided by Peggy

Primm, who sang the National Anthemas well as the Negro National Anthem,and the Voices of Faith MissionaryYouth Choir. The Michael Jazz Trio also

performed, and the Huntington YouthOutreach Ministry from the Christ Fel-lowship Church reenacted the famousincident where Rosa Parks refused tomove to the back of the bus.“It started in 1915 when the first

African stepped onto land to 2012where we have our first African Ameri-can president,” said Jillian Guthman-Abadom, the town’s director of humanservices. “We have come so far.”Residents were enthralled with

keynote speaker Rev. Kevin Jordan, ofBethel African Methodist EpiscopalChurch in Huntington, as he spokeabout the challenges faced by slaves andthe accomplishments of renownedAfrican Americans throughout history.“We come to celebrate the greatness,

the diligence and tenacity of the people

The Huntington Youth Outreach Ministryfrom the Christ Fellowship Church reenact-the famous incident where Rosa Parks re-fused to move to the back of the bus.




TOWNOFHUNTINGTON

A ‘Buffalo Division’Warrior Remembered

While many of their countrymen andfellow servicemen did not treat them asequals simply because of the color oftheir skin, Huntington’s ThomasWatkins and his peers overcame institu-tionalized racism to distinguish them-selves as some of World War II’s bravestfighters.Assigned to the all-black 92nd Infantry

after being drafted on Nov. 10, 1942,Watkins was part of a legendary group ofsegregated units whose valor in the face ofbias earned them a place of honor inAmerican history. The “Buffalo Soldiers”were originally members of the 10th Cav-alry regiment of the United States Army,which was formed in Kansas in 1866; lat-er, the name would spread to includeevery all-black regiment.Watkins, who worked for the Veterans

Affairs Hospital in Northport for 30years following an honorable discharge,died Jan. 31 at the age of 94. He is oneof the last surviving Buffalo Soldiers inNew York State, his son Ronald said.“He was an all-around good fellow – a

family man,” Dee Thompson, whoworked with him for many years atBethel AME Church in Huntington andthe Huntington NAACP. “He loved hischildren; he loved his grandchildren.He certainly will be missed.”The Buffalo Soldiers earned their

nickname through distinguished servicethat earned the respect of the NativeAmericans they vanquished in battleduring the late 1800s. That track recordof bravery continued in the Spanish-American War and both World Wars. InWorld War II, the 92nd Infantry “Buffa-lo Division” fought in the Italian andMediterranean theaters.Watkins was born in Aquebogue on

April 23, 1917, the youngest of five sib-lings. As a child, he attended GoodwillA.M.E. Zion Church in Riverhead, at-tended Roanoke Elementary School andgraduated from Riverhead High Schoolin 1936 – the last class to graduate fromthe “old” high school.While in high school, he worked as a

caddie at Shinnecock Hills CountryClub and the Perkins Hotel in River-head. An avid golfer in his leisure time,Watkins caddied for one of the greatestgolfers of all time – Arnold Palmer –when he played on Long Island.After being discharged from the mili-

tary in 1946, Watkins took a job at theNorthport Veterans Affairs MedicalCenter, where he worked for 30 years.Retirement from the medical center wasbrief – shortly after, he was asked tohelp launch the F.A.A. Eastern RegionFederal Credit Union in Melville, wherehe worked for several more years. Aftertaking another shot at retirement, theTown of Huntington came calling, andback to work he went – this time as anevening foreman. He would continuethere for another 22 years.In addition to his family and profes-

sional lives, Watkins was deeply in-volved in community organizations,many times as a founding member or anelder statesman. He was a Master Ma-son and charter and lifetime member ofthe Tyre Lodge No. 91 F&AM in River-head, which was chartered in 1948. InHuntington, he was a lifetime NAACP

member and a dedicated, longtimeparishioner of Bethel A.M.E. Church,where he served as a Trustee Emeritus,class leader, member of the TabernacleChoir, Men’s Chorus and Lay Organiza-tion life member. As the church’s eldestmember, many looked upon him as thefather of the church, his family said.“He was a person who really loved his

church – he was a trustee in our church,an usher, all those kinds of things,”Thompson said.Throughout his life, town, state and

federal officials recognized him for hisservice. He received proclamations fromthe towns of Huntington and Hemp-stead for his service during World WarII; he also received certificates of recog-nition from Congressman Steve Israeland State Senator Carl Marcellino. Heeven received a birthday card from Pres-ident Barack Obama, thanking him forhis service to this country.The accolades for Watkins continued

after he died. During a Black HistoryMonth celebration at Town Hall on Feb.2, organizers observed a moment of si-lence. A representative at Israel’s officeadded that a biographical sketch ofWatkins’ life and accomplishments willbe included in the CongressionalRecord, and his family will receive aproclamation and a flag that flew overthe U.S. Capitol.“I was extremely saddened to hear of

the passing of Mr. Thomas H. Watkins,one of the last living Buffalo Soldiers. Mr.Watkins lived an incredible life, and hisservice to his country will not soon beforgotten,” Israel said Monday. “We willforever be grateful to Mr. Watkins for allthat he gave to his country, his communi-ty and all those who knew him.”Watkins is survived by his wife, Em-

ma Alston-Watkins; children, Jesse andKaren Klatterbuck; sister-in-lawJosephine Johnson; stepsons Norman,Ronald and Robert Alston; goddaugh-ter Jocelyn Huggins and many grand-children, great-grandchildren, nieces,nephews and friends.A funeral service was offered Monday

morning at Bethel AME Church inHuntington. Funeral arrangementswere handled by M.A. Connell FuneralHome.


Thomas Watkins

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Huntington Town Hall is entering the21st century. At a press conference earlierthis week, Supervisor Frank Petrone, Coun-cilman Mark Cuthbertson and other mem-bers of the town council were to unveil“Huntington at Your Service,” a web-basedcitizen request management system thatthey promise will make interacting withtown hall easier. If the system operates asplanned, requesting action and informationfrom town government will be less likedealing with the DMV and morelike dealing with many cutting-edgebusinesses.At the heart of “Huntington at Your Serv-

ice” is an information portal where visitorscan get answers to many of their questions.The designers have tried to organize it in away that is logical and reflects not how atown hall insider thinks, but how a typicalresident thinks.

Based on information gathered at thatinitial gateway, visitors’ requests will berouted automatically to the right desk foraction (no more getting bounced from onedepartment to another) and requests willbe assigned a number that will make ittrackable online or with a phone call.If it sounds a lot like how businesses are

run these days, it is. And while most of ushave experienced frustrations from time totime over inflexible automated systems, few

of us realize just how efficient-ly such systems keep thingsrunning.

Just how good the system will work is yetto be seen. Town officials, though, are con-fident that it is going to eliminate the frus-trations many feel when dealing with townhall, and replace them with an efficient de-livery of services and information. And whocan complain about that?

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EDITORIAL

Your Raises Come First

DEAR EDITOR:Too many American’s didn’t

get a raise this year, and I don’tthink members of Congressshould either. That’s why I sup-ported and helped pass legisla-tion to freeze Congressionalsalaries for the fourth year in arow.As our economy continues on

a slow recovery, Long Islandfamilies are still trying to domore with less. Too many mid-dle-class workers have beencaught in a job search for fartoo long, and those who dohave jobs are worried aboutkeeping them. Although theunemployment rate fell to 8.3percent last month – the lowestit’s been in three years – we stillhave a lot of work to do. I be-lieve we need to focus on howto get the American peopleraises before we pass our own.If members of Congress want

to see salary increases next yearwe need to start making boldmoves – like cutting subsidiesfor oil companies and closingcorporate loop holes. We needto fully extend the middle classpayroll tax cut without politicalconditions and revive the com-muter tax benefit to protectmiddle class families from fur-

ther hardship.I’ll continue fighting for

those middle-class solutions,and I hope that Congress willfind something to compromiseon other than our salaries.

STEVE ISRAELMember of Congress

2ndDistrict

No Google Required

DEAR EDITOR:I wanted to say thank you for

the latest edition [The OfficialGuide to Huntington] on Jan.26. This issue was filled withat-your-fingertips informationon everything in this area that Icould possibly need. No needto Google! I found names, ad-dresses, phone numbers andemail information for all myelected officials, public and pri-vate schools, parks and recre-ation, performing arts and mu-seums, and health and humanservices all in one paper. Greatjob for starting the year offright, and making sure every-one has the information theyneed and want.In the future, it would be

wise to place on the front cov-er: “A Resource to Save,” or“Yearly Reference Guide to

What’s in Your Community.”Something to that effect.But thank you again. I have

it in my trusty folder, so thatfor once, I don't need to Googleit!

TEDRA GRANTDixHills

Apply For Your Senior

STAR Exemption

DEAR EDITOR:I would like to take this op-

portunity to remind our seniorswho reside in the Town ofHuntington and who will be 65years of age or older by Dec. 31,2012 that you may be eligiblefor a Senior Tax Exemption onyour December 2012 tax bill (ifyou do not already have one).The deadline to file is March 1in the Town Assessor’s Office.There are two programs that

may qualify you for a tax reduc-tion.The first is the Enhanced

STAR school tax exemption,which is about double the sav-ings of Basic STAR and is pri-marily funded by New YorkState. The requirements are:1) All owners must be 65

years of age by Dec. 31, 2012(except husband and wife or

sibling co-owners; only oneneeds to be 65).2) Your 2010 income cannot

exceed $79,050 (Federal Ad-justed Gross less taxable IRAdistributions).3) You will need to file an ap-

plication with the Town Asses-sor’s Office by March 1st, 2012.The second is a limited in-

come senior citizen exemptionthat can also reduce school,county, police, town, highwayand library tax, but your 2011income cannot exceed $37,400.As a councilman, I have alwaysvoted for the maximum savingsfor this senior exemption.Should you have any ques-

tions or to pick up an applica-tion, please contact the Asses-sor’s Office at 631-351-3226 orvisit the town’s website at:www.HuntingtonNY.gov.

MARK CUTHBERTSONHuntingtonCouncilman

Victory For Enemies

Of Reform

DEAR EDITOR:No surprise, I am disappoint-

ed in this result [of the pro-posed legislative redistrictingplan] and in the dishonorablelawmakers who openly pledged

to do things differently thisyear, and then reneged when itwasn't to their political advan-tage. What a shame: this is notreform in letter or in spirit. To-day, victory lies with the Ene-mies of Reform.Governor Cuomo ran for of-

fice pledging to reform the wayour state works, and to date,he's kept his word. His decisionnow – whether to honor hispledge and veto the gerryman-dered map or whether to allowthe legislature to get away witha self-serving map – is a keytest of his leadership. Just thisafternoon, the governor saidhis position has not changed,which I applaud him for, and Ihave every confidence he willkeep his word to the people ofNew York and veto the pro-posed maps.I have no regrets about tak-

ing on this battle; I know thatthe fight for reform is a longwar, and I care too much aboutNew York to stand aside. I amproud that we have focusedNew Yorkers’ attention on re-districting, which will carryenormous consequences foryears to come.”

ED KOCHFormerNYCmayor

Founder,NewYorkUprising

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Life&StyleLITERATURE

Third Time’s The CharmFor AuthorJodi Picoult’s book tour for ‘LoneWolf’ brings her back to Huntington High School

Huntington High School, the Hunt-ington Organization of Music Parentsfor Arts in Education (OOMPAH forAIE), and Book Revue are teaming upagain to host best-selling author Jodi Pi-coult as she tours the country promotingher latest work.The best-selling author will visit the

school March 2 to speak about, read fromand sign “Lone Wolf,” the story of LukeWarren, a renownedwolf expert who endsup on life support after suffering a trau-matic brain injury in a car accident. Ten-sions erupt between his estranged son,Edward, and his daughter, Cara. To Ed-ward, it’s clear his father will never recov-er, and it would be better to end life sup-port and allow his organs to be donated toother patients. However, Cara, who sur-vived the car crash with her father andpulled him out of the wreckage, is holdingout hope for a medical miracle. Picoulttells the story from the vantage point ofseveral characters, and the brother andsister face off in court to determine whowill control their father’s fate.Before Picoult’s pen hit the paper, she

conducted extensive research aboutwolves. She uses the wolf pack as an alle-gory for the importance of collaborationand unity in families as they face un-thinkable decisions.Joan Fretz, director of fine and per-

forming arts for the Huntington School

District, said Picoult likes having a largervenue – the high school auditorium canseat 1,200, as opposed to Book Revue,which can accommodate several hun-dred. Hosting Picoult also gives the dis-trict’s students close contact with an ac-complished writer and, in the case of“Lone Wolf,” offers educational opportu-nities for English and science teachers.“The really fascinating thing about Jo-

di’s work is the amount of research shedoes before she writes the book. It’s agreat lesson for kids – you can’t just gowrite a book and it’s done,” Fretz said.“[Picoult shows] howwonderful an activ-ity can be when you put your heart andsoul into it.”Not only has Picoult enjoyed her visits

to the high school, Nina Fleisig, presidentof OOMPAH for AIE, said events likethese are a key fundraiser for their inde-pendent organization.“We fortunately have foreseen these

economic times coming and we were ableto save some money this past few years.We are trying to divvy it up each year sowe can get another two, maybe threeyears out of what we have,” she said.The group also benefits from fundrais-

ing partnerships with the John W. Enge-man Theater in Northport and the hyper-local Groupon-styled Living Huntington,which allows customers to donate toOOMPAH for AIE as one of their select-ed charities. The group will also be sellingrefreshments at the book signing.“Every little bit helps,” Fleisig said.

Tickets to the event are $28 plus tax,and include a copy of “Lone Wolf ” fromBook Revue. Without buying a book, aticket is $5. The ticket can be used as acredit toward any of Picoult’s books onsale at the event. “Lone Wolf ” hits retail-ers on Feb. 28.Special $5 tickets are also available

for Huntington School District stu-dents. All proceeds from Huntington

student tickets will go directly to OOM-PAH for AIE; call the music office atHuntington High School at 631-673-2053 to make a purchase.To purchase a ticket, call Book Revue at

631-271-1442 or visit them in person at313 New York Ave., Huntington. Seatingis first-come, first-served. All bookssigned at the event must be purchasedfrom Book Revue.

Jodi Picoult returns to Huntington High March 2 to promote her third book, “Lone Wolf.”


ART

Caricature Artist Creates UniqueGifts

Former county legislator Jon Cooper,his close confidants agree, isn’t exactly theeasiest guy to shop for.So when it came time for his staff and

friends to cook up a surprise gift for him athis retirement party, they wracked theirbrains to figure out some way to give hima gift that was unique, one-of-a-kind, andthat captured Cooper’s 12 years in office inone fell swoop.That’s when Linda Guido, Cooper’s

former aide who now works with Legis-lator William Spencer, reached out toHuntington’s Norman Sonne, a graphicartist with a knack for caricatures. Coop-er’s staff met with Sonne and told themwhat they were seeking.“He came to our office, and we dis-

cussed all the things Jon had done andtried to incorporate them… the dogs, theVanderbilt, all that stuff,” Guido said.“We had a list on a long piece of paper…he took as much as he could and incor-porated it into [the caricature], includ-ing the jellybeans on the desk.”After suggesting a few quick tweaks, the

piece was ready to go.“It was difficult putting them all togeth-

er because it was indoor and outdoorthings,” Sonne said. “It’s just a balancing ofthe components. I added a little Demo-cratic mule on the left side to balance it…it’s a visual balance of the components.”The surprise gift, unveiled at Cooper’s

retirement party Jan. 18, left Cooper in amost peculiar state – almost speechless.“That was worth every single bit of it.

His jaw dropped, took a breath… it washim. That was worth it,” Guido said.Sonne, a veteran of the U.S. Army who

earned the rank of lieutenant, went toFarmingdale State University and stud-ied graphic art.“I just enjoy drawing. I have a passion for

drawing,” he said. “I’ve always had a knackfor drawing, even in college. I’d alwaysdone illustrations for my graphic art, andsome of that involved drawing people.”For two years after earning his degree,

he worked for an advertising agencywhere he designed promotional materialsfor the Lawn Makers landscaping fran-chise. After designing the ads for the fran-chise, he bought one – and operated LawnMaker of Huntington for about 25 years.

After he retired, he got back into graphicart again and along the way, hooked upwith the Berndt Toast Gang artists club.“I know Bunny Hoest from around

town, and she invited me to the BerndtToast Gang lunch [at Albert’s MandarinGourmet],” he said.Sonne has been back in graphic arts for

the last 14 years, with a focus in caricatureart during the last six years. His foray in-to caricatures came as a result of connec-tions he made at the Berndt Toast Gang’smonthly gatherings. He estimates hebooks about 100 parties a year and takesgift art orders from around the country.“I met a fellow who did caricature art,

and he put into my head that I could doparties, make some extra money,” Sonnesaid. “With the parties came the website,with the website came offers to do giftart… which is what I did for Jon.”While Cooper already has a one-of-a-

kind piece of artwork to remember his12 years in the County Legislature by,Sonne said the piece has something elsetruly unique.“It’s the only lobster in history that’s

been boiled and can stand on its tail andclap at the same time,” he quipped.

Huntington’s Norm Sonne is the man behindthe retirement party gift – a caricature en-capsulating many of Jon Cooper’s legisla-tive wins – that left the former legislatorspeechless.



The Hills Foundation for Enhance-ment and Enrichment of Children, anonprofit comprised of communitymembers, awarded 12 mini grants to ed-ucational projects in the district thatdemonstrate creative teaching. Thegrants, totaling $9,809, were given toprograms that demonstrate the commontheme of integrating technology in in-struction.The awards are as follows: Otsego El-

ementary School – Nicole Baggio’s KelsoGood Character Club and Suzanne Mal-oney’s Leap Frog Tag Reading SystemProject; Paumanok Elementary School –Ilana Sussman’s ePens STEM into theClassroom and Melissa Greenberg’sLeap Frog Tag Reading System Project;

Signal Hill Elementary School – KateSchmitt and Heather Taylor’s LadibugLadibug, Help Me Learn!, Nicole Jack-son’s Outdoor Learning Lab, AlyssaFriedland’s Homegrown: The EdibleCourtyard, and Heather Stein’s A SpecialEducation Ladibug; Vanderbilt Elemen-tary School – Gina Maguire’s A SpecialEducation Ladibug; Candlewood Mid-dle School – Matthew Heller’s JuniorAmbassadors; West Hollow MiddleSchool – Nathan Swift’s Improving Mu-sic Reading Skills for the Visual Learner;High School East – Emily Giunta’s Inde-pendent Living, Kerry Guarriello’s Inde-pendent Living, and Daniele McRoy andLeanne Strom’s Technology in the Or-chestra and Vocal Music Classroom.

SchoolNotebook Compiled by Luann Dallojacono

The Hills Foundation Executive Board awards its mini grant recipients.

Photo

byFelice

Kristall

Mini Grants Make Big Difference


THEATER

Spreading A Little ‘Sunshine’ At EngemanJust like the characters they are portraying in “The

Sunshine Boys,” Chip Zien and Lewis Stadlen makequite an on-stage pair.Zien and Stadlen play Lewis and Clark in the John

W. Engeman Theater at Northport’s latest production,running through March 25. In this Neil Simon come-dy, two faded vaudeville legends reunite to performtheir old act one last time. The only problem is theycan’t stand each other. The audience is left in stitchesas the two crotchety comedians deal with the issuesthat ruined their partnership.Stadlen has a special link to the show, having creat-

ed the role of Ben Silverman in the original 1973Broadway production of “The Sunshine Boys” starringJack Albertson and Sam Levene. The award-winningBroadway veteran has performed 761 times as Max Bi-alystock in “The Producers,” on Broadway and in thenational tour, and has several film and TV credits tohis name. Likewise, Zien is no stranger to the stage orbig and small screen. He created the role of the Bakerin Sondheim/Lapine’s award-winning “Into theWoods.”Their experience and talents come together in “The

Sunshine Boys,” running through March 25.BT McNicholl, the director, won the 2003 Aus-

tralian “Tony” Award (the Helpmann) for his directionof “Cabaret” after having been the associate director ofthe Broadway production. Regionally, he has stagedsuccessful productions for the Goodspeed OperaHouse, Walnut Street Theater and the John W. Enge-man Theater.The design team features Engeman veterans

Jonathan Collins on scenic design (Engeman’s “TheSound of Music”), Tricia Barsamian on costume design(Engman’s “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Fiddler on theRoof ”), Martin Vreeland on lighting design (Engman’s“Crazy For You,” “Little Women” and “The Foreigner”),Craig Kaufman on sound (Engman’s “Fiddler on theRoof,” “Run for Your Wife,” “Cabaret,” “Hairspray,”

“Camelot” and “A Wonderful Life”) and Mark AdamRampmeyer on hair and wig design, now in his fifthseason at the Engeman.The cast brings a wealth of experience to the stage.

Frank Vlastnik plays Ben Silverman (Broadway’s “TheSnail with the Mail in A Year With Frog and Toad,”“Sweet Smell of Success,” and “Big”). As the nurse,Gayle Samuels most recently appeared in the nationaltour of “Little House On The Prairie” starring MelissaGilbert. Christina Calph plays the sketch nurse; thismarks her Engeman debut. She can currently be seenon the big screen in the “Arthur” remake alongsideRussell Brand and Academy Award winner Helen Mir-ren. She next appeared in the film, “Tower Heist” star-ring Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy. Evan Teich as Ed-

die was last seen as Bert in “A Wonderful Life” at theEngeman, while Scott Saperstein was last seen as therabbi in “Fiddler On The Roof.”Tickets are $50 and may be purchased by calling

631-261-2900, by visiting www.engemantheater.com,or at the Engeman Theater Box Office at 250 Main St.in Northport.

Lewis Stadlen and Christina Calph, playing the nurse, go fora laugh in Engeman Theater’s “The Sunshine Boys.”

“The Sunshine Boys” are Lewis Stadlen and Chip Zien.


TheFoodieS E C T I O N

Raise Your Glass To

Huntington Social

Each year on Super Bowl Sunday, thereare two competitions running simultane-ously – one to win the biggest game of theyear and another to win the battle of theiconic Super Bowl commercials.

One of those ads – a minute-long epicfrom Budweiser – recalled the momentwhen Prohibition ended. The Clydes-dales broke loose, and once again, therewas Budweiser for all.

But for a nod to where Americans gottheir illicit cocktails from 1920-1933,look no further than Huntington Social,which tips its hat to history while addinga decidedly modern, sophisticated flair tothe legendary speakeasy concept. Guestswho visit Huntington Social frequentlycan even lease one of several dozen pri-vate liquor lockers.

After walking up the stairs to the sec-ond-floor space which Chesterfield’s for-merly called home in Huntington village,we were greeted by general manager JeffRuskaup, who quickly got us settled intoa round, corner table. Co-owner RockyBruno, who teamed with Larry Rizzo andKevin McCaughan to lay the groundworkfor Huntington Social, cut a sleek silhou-ette in a black suit and tie and red pock-et square as he worked the room duringour visit.

Huntington Social’smenu features sea-sonal Americanfare, and as onemight expect at aplace that drawsinspiration fromspeakeasies, thedrink menu rotates sea-sonally. The emphasis is oncomfort and flavor as their award-win-ning chef Christopher Lee, who moved toSouth Huntington with his family whenhe was 4, infuses classic dishes with newideas and flavors.

We let Chef Lee and Chef du Cuisine

Julia Doyne take the wheel – a wise deci-sion, to be sure. They started us with Ap-ple Chestnut Ravioli ($12), which startsout cheesy with Pecorino on top, finishessweet and whets your appetite for what’sto come. Nutty and tender Baby Beet Sal-ad ($11), topped with aged goat cheeseand candied walnuts, is a crowd-pleaser.

Charred Spanish Octopus ($14),presented as a “decon-

structed Paella,” marries tender octopus,delightful grilled flavor, Saffron rice andchorizo for an outstanding dish. And Yel-lowfin Tuna Tartare ($16) has a light, cit-rus flavor and hints of ginger that match


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Fruity, fresh and dramatic, the Pisco Smash($12) – Pisco Porton, Riesling, muddled redgrapes and basil – is a major highlight ofHuntington Social’s Roaring ‘20s-inspiredsignature libations.

With savory Pecori-no Cheese on topand sweet fillinginside, Apple

Chestnut Ravioliis a workout for

your taste buds.

Braised cabbage, quince and black olive jus make Organic Scottish Salmon ($26) a housefavorite.

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anny

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itÄxÇà|ÇxËá Wtç ECDE1st Course

~Slurp~

“Peas and Carrots” $7Carrot Ginger Bisque / Sweet Pea Spuma

Lobster, Asparagus and Black Truffle Brodo $8

2nd Course~Nibble~

Valentine Salad $10Mixed Greens / Strawberries / Carrot / Fennel /Crumbled Gorgonzola / Raspberry & Fig Emulsion

Local Oysters $10Basil, Yuzu and Melon Granita / Crispy Speck

Crispy Porto Vivo Calamari $12Peanut / Scallion / Lime / Thai Chili Glaze

Almond Dusted Sea Scallops $14Vanilla Bean Laced Parsnip Puree / Faux Peach

Caviar / Champagne Beurre Blanc

Black Truffle Raviolo $11Egg Yolk / Pancetta / Crispy Leeks / Foie Gras

Creame

Crispy Duck Leg Confit $12Ginger Infused Butternut Squash Puree / Toasted PineNuts / Golden Raspberries / Pomegranate Gastrique

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Grilled Filet Mignon $36Whipped Yukon Gold Potato / Eggplant Caponata /

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Braised Pork Shank $30Creamy Polenta / Sautéed Broccoli Rabe

Veal Milanese $28Baby Arugula Salad / Heirloom Tomatoes / Red Onion /Fennel / Shaved Parmesan / Roasted Lemon Vinaigrette

Coriander Dusted Seared Rare Tuna $32Avocado / Charred Pineapple / Roasted Shitake

Mushrooms / Romesco Sauce

Striped Bass $31Lobster and Black Truffle Risotto / Vanilla Bean and

Yuzu Beurre Blanc

Parpadelle $24Lobster Bolognese

4th Course~Relish~

White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake $8

Chocolate Tasting For Two $16Chocolate Molten Cake / Passion Fruit Curd / ChocolateGelato / Chocolate Dipped Strawberries / Milk Chocolate

Ganache Pops

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Pudding $8Tiramisu Gelato / Vanilla Bean Anglaise / Banana Brulee

Pineapple Ricotta Poundcake $8Citrus Carmel / Toasted Pine Nuts / Fior Di Latte Gelato

Chef’s Assorted Gelato and Sorbet $7

Executive Chef Joseph Balbo

Huntington Social

up brilliantly with light-as-air wontons,perfect for scooping.

The bar worked its magic, whipping upa light, Mimosa-related Blood OrangeBellini ($12), Spiced Fig Sidecar ($12)and Pisco Smash ($12) for our table be-tween courses. The Sidecar shines with amixture of fig-infused Cognac, Cointreau,lime and allspice in a sugar-rimmedglass, and the fruity, fresh and dramaticPisco Smash combines Porton, Riesling,muddled red grapes and basil for a classiclibation that can’t be missed. Take care

with the very delicious – and very deceiv-ing! – Rum Runner ($12). A concoctionboasting dark rum, white rum, five-spiceorange and pineapple, it goes down easi-ly. Trust us – there’s plenty of hooch inthere, so pace yourselves accordingly soyou can appreciate dinner.

And there’s plenty to appreciate. TheHuntington Social Aged Burger ($18)combines white cheddar, thick-cutsmoked bacon and a citrus-infused “spe-cial sauce” for a lip-smacking, mouth-stretching event. Melt-in-your-mouth

Pork Tenderloin ($27), wrapped in pro-sciutto and served with cauliflower,spinach, kumquats and pine nuts is adecadent treat for meat lovers. From thesea comes Organic Scottish Salmon($26,), which boasts immensely satisfy-ing braised cabbage, quince and blackolive jus.

The feast continues with a decadentdessert selection. Delightful Dark Choco-late Mousse ($9) looks as good as it tastesthanks to colorful presentation; Red Vel-vet Cupcakes ($7) are subdued and sub-stantial, using a pound cake recipe. Andthe Apple Cranberry Crumble ($10,serves two) is a knockout that will warmyou inside and out with a masterful meld-ing of spicy and sweet flavors.

But the whole experience comes fullcircle with a dessert nightcap knownaffectionately as the Drunken Monkey($12), grown-up hot chocolate filledwith vanilla vodka, banana vodka andGodiva liqueur.

We say full circle because monkeys area recurring theme at Huntington Social.

They’re on the logo, and since thenthey’ve proliferated throughout the 330New York Ave. upstairs space. Theirmost magnificent appearance is proba-bly in the water closets, where you’ll seethe playful little fellows indulging them-selves in the jungle canopy scene. It’s akick – you’ll have to see it for yourself toappreciate it.

Huntington Social330 New York Ave., Huntington village

631-923-2442www.huntingtonsocial.com

Atmosphere: Swanky and sexy with akiller view

Cuisine: Seasonal AmericanPrice: Moderate-Expensive

Hours: Dinner and Drinks: Tues.-Sun. 5 p.m.-1 a.m.; Social Hour: Tues.-

Fri.: 5-7 p.m.; Sunday Brunch: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

From left, Huntington Social co-owner Rocky Bruno, chef Christopher Lee and general man-ager Jeff Ruskaup are part of the team that makes Huntington Social a downtown hotspot.

Check out the melt-in-your-mouth Pork Tenderloin ($27), wrapped in prosciutto and servedwith cauliflower, spinach, kumquats and pine nuts, for a decadent treat.

Foodie photos/Dan

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Open Mondays - Closed Sunday

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In Town.

Valentine’s Day Specials

SWALLOW II: Are you ready for SwallowEast? Jimmy Tchinnis, chef/owner of oneof our favorite small-plate eater-ies, is opening a second location.Tchinnis would normally beseen cooking at his win-dowfront stove at Swallow(363 New York Ave.,Huntington 631-547-5388 www.swal-lowrestaurant.com), butrecently started relin-quishing the stove to anunderstudy. That’s becausehe’s getting ready to open a120-seat restaurant – Swallow II – inMontauk. Tchinnis is optimistically hop-ing for a May 2012 opening and will over-see both restaurants.

PORTOFINO PIZZA OPEN: The pizza marketin Huntington village may start heating upwith the opening of Portofino restaurant.An extensive renovation transformed a for-mer furniture showroom at the corner ofNew York Avenue and Carver Street to aglass-walled, ceramic-tiled casual eatery.The brick oven pizzeria gets great visibilityas the first eatery seen by trolley passengersheading to The Paramount theater, andwith a late-night crowd, it could just giveLittle Vincent’s a run for its money.

DISCO NIGHT: Dust off those platformshoes, make your hair big and find some-thing polyester to wear… It’s disco nightat Oheka Castle. On Saturday, Feb. 18, 8p.m.-1 a.m., step back to the 1970s whenthe hottest nightclubs in town wereXenon, the Paradise Garage and Studio54. Oheka promises an evening of dinnerand drinks under the disco ball while youget your groove on to the sounds of DJJellybean Benitez and a live performanceby That 70’s Band. Oheka also promisesa “disco-themed” menu, which we canonly guess will include Swedish meat-balls. VIP admission is $200 per person,or choose the Valentine's Package at$1,500 per couple which includes VIP

admission plus overnight stay for two inone of the exclusive Oheka Castle suites,plus a complimentary bottle of cham-pagne, chocolate-covered strawberriesand breakfast for two. Tickets at

www.oheka.com.

BEER BET: There was a lot more rid-ing on a Super Bowl win by the

Giants than bragging rights.Keeping with a tradition of

politicians making friendlywagers on the game, U.S.Senator Charles Schumermade a bet with NewHampshire Senator JeanneShaheen. The currency was

beer. Schumer wagered beerfrom six New York craft breweries:

Brooklyn Brewery, Blue Point BrewingCompany, Saranac Matt Brewing Com-pany, Captain Lawrence Brewing Com-pany, Ithaca Beer Company, and Brown’sBrewing Company. Since the Giants beatthe Patriots, Shaheen will have to buy abeer from the six New York breweries, foreach member of the Senate. Had the Pa-triots beat the Giants, Schumer wouldhave had to buy a beer from New Hamp-shire’s Smuttynose Brewing Company forthe entire U.S. Senate. We’re sure Sen.Schumer was more than enthusiasticover the Giants’ win, but notice the betwas set up to assure that no matter whowon, the 100 members of the Senate gota free beer out of it.

CHILI COOK-OFF: Think your chili is betterthan anyone else’s? The Nickolas Demi-dovich Memorial Fund Inc. challengesyou to put your money where your mouthis. The charitable organization, whichraises scholarship funds for disadvan-taged youth participating in Boy Scoutsof America, is holding a Chili Cook-OffContest this Saturday, Feb. 11 from 7 p.m.to midnight at The Huntington ElksLodge. The entry fee is $25 with prizesawarded. For chili eaters, $20 gets youall-you-can-eat chili and fixings, hotdogs, salad and more. Contact PeterDemidovich at 516-983-5109 or [email protected].

Side DishBy [email protected]

DINE HUNTINGTON.COM

As Betty Schneider walked into thefamily room at the Gurwin Jewish ~ FayJ. Lindner Residences in Commack onTuesday, she was smiling from ear-to-ear,dressed pretty in pink.One would not guess that this vibrant

woman celebrated her 101st birthday onJan. 19. It would be even harder to guessthat she shared the day with a twin sister.Schneider and her twin, Min, who lives

in an independent residential home inMaryland, were born in Brooklyn in 1911.The two lived through two world warsand the Great Depression, and are stilldoing well, although Schneider suffersfrom dementia.“I lived a long life,” she said.Although the twins are alike in somany

ways, they are also different.“I was always better in school,” Schnei-

der boasted.Schneider and her twin were always

close, living in a two-family house inBrooklyn with their husbands and chil-dren. Sharon Stemple, Schneider’sdaughter, said the two were inseparable.Stemple considered her cousins to bemore like siblings, since they all lived un-der one roof.“Every day the two ladies had lunch to-

gether. Either she brought her lunchdownstairs or Min brought her lunch up-stairs and they sat like prima donnas andhad their lunch,” Stemple said.After years of living together, the twins

were separated. Min moved to Floridawhile Schneider moved to Flushing,Queens, where she made many friends,Stemple said. They still remain close.“They talk every Friday night,” Stemple

said.Schneider was married to her husband,

Al, for 65 years. She was a legal secretaryfor about 30 years and her husband was alawyer. Schneider took care of her husbandwhen he was sick with Alzheimer’s, andeventually, he was moved into a home.Also one with longevity in his genes, Al

died at the age of 93.Schneider, who has four grandchildren

and four great-grandchildren, said part ofwhat keeps her happy is her love for people.“I like people and people like me,” she

said.Throughout the years, she volunteered

at various organizations includingScheuer House, where she assisted sen-iors, and causes for Cerebral Palsy.Schneider moved to Gurwin Jewish at

92 years old, and didn’t require an aid un-til she was almost 99. Today, she spendsher days socializing with others, playinggin and mahjong, as well as attendingfunctions, where she likes to listen to themusic. Every Thursday, she said, she getsher hair done at the beauty parlor.So what’s her secret to longevity? Her

daughter said she never smoked, neverdrank, never ate right, never exercisedand was always a cheerful person.



ResidentFullOfLifeAt 101

Betty Schneider is still full of life after cel-ebrating her 101st birthday on Jan. 19.

COMMACK

“They talk every

Friday night,”—SHARON STEMPLE,

On her 101-year-old mother and hermother’s twin.

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TOWNOFHUNTINGTON

ASmall Slice OfHeaven

The Triple Chocolate Cupcake fromKiss My Cake bakery in Huntington islike biting into a small slice of heaven.Moist and filled with chocolate ganache,it’s every chocolate lover’s dream.The creative concoction was invented

by Maryann Santoro, co-owner of down-town Huntington’s newest bakery, KissMy Cake. Taking over a clothing store onNew York Avenue, Santoro owns the bak-ery with her parents, Patrick and Arlene,as well as her brother, Patrick, and sister,Deborah.Santoro, of Huntington, decided to put

her career as an ultrasound technician onhold to focus on her passion.“I know I didn’t want to be doing that

the rest of my life,” she said. “I love tocook and bake and watch the Food Net-work, and I love to eat, so I decided to goto culinary school.”Santoro got her start when she brought

cupcakes into work one day. She said apatient got hold of one and “fell in love.”The patient then asked Santoro to bakefor his coffee shop in Rockville Centre.“I started doing wholesale, from that

account someone called me and I had abunch of accounts, everywhere fromOceanside to Queens,” she said. “I wasbaking out of my house, which was crazy.”Since Santoro was baking from morn-

ing until noon, it became overwhelmingand she stopped doing wholesale.Santoro eventually graduated from the

Institute of Culinary Education in Man-hattan. Although she went for culinarycertification, she decided to do bakingand pastry work after falling in love withit during an externship.The idea to open up a bakery came af-

ter Santoro and her brother went to seemotivational speaker Tony Robbins. Shethen got the rest of her family to hop onboard.“Someone should have followed us

around with a camera during the last fivemonths,” Santoro said. “Unless you openup a business, you can’t even imagine

what it entails. It’s been crazy but fun.”Being the new kid on the block, San-

toro said the community has been veryreceptive and welcoming since the storeopened its doors on Jan. 22. The bakerysells an assortment of desserts, includingcupcakes, French macaroons, gelato,cookies, cappuccino and espresso.“All of our cupcakes are stuffed. A

huge thing that we’re trying to do [is] tobring culinary and pastry together,”Santoro said. “One of our flavors is alemon basil. So there’s a lemon creaminside and a basil buttercream on top ofa vanilla cupcake.”Santoro is also experimenting with fla-

vors such as strawberry balsamic choco-late and sage orange. She also had peanutbutter and jelly cupcakes one week andfluff ‘n’ nutter another.Her French macaroons are not a tradi-

tional coconut macaroon; instead, theyare made with almond flour, confec-tionary sugar and egg whites. There’s acrack when one bites into the macaroon,and it’s filled with either chocolateganache, pistachio, salted caramel orwhite chocolate.“It takes hours and hours to make. If

you do it in too big of batches it doesn’tcome out right,” she said. “So we make alot of small batches as opposed tomakinga huge commercial batch. I think it losessomething in the upscale.”All creations are invented by Santoro,

complied from different recipes she hascreated over the years.“I don’t want to cut corners and I feel

like if you eat dessert, it better be good.So many times I go out and eat dessertand I say, ‘Why did I waste my calories?’”Santoro said. “If I want people to have anexperience, I want them to leave sayingthat it was worth eating.”Kiss My Cake also sells a variety of

homemade gelatos including chocolateraspberry marshmallow, espresso, grape-fruit and crackerjack.“There’s such love and passion going

into this stuff, it doesn’t feel like work tome. There’s a quote… ‘When you own abusiness, you’re either doing it or think-ing about it’ and it’s true, but I don’t mindthinking about it,” she said.

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Kiss My Cake387 New York Ave., Huntington

631-923-3303www.kissmycake.com


Maryann Santoro, co-owner of Kiss My Cake, recently opened up the family-owned busi-ness and has been getting a positive response from the community.


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spread helicopter traffic across bothshores and the middle of Long Island.“We call on the FAA and Senator

Schumer to come to their senses and re-verse course before more residents arenegatively affected,” Smith said.However, Northport Trustee Tom Ke-

hoe, in his support of Schumer’s efforts,argued the current system is still some-what of a nuisance.Kehoe previously griped about the lack

of enforcement, citing the previousroutes were voluntary. And nearly fiveyears later, he said, the same quality oflife and public safety concerns remain.

“I think people perceive it’s somewhatdangerous if the helicopters fly too close,”the trustee said. “As you get closer tobuildings and trees, it’s more possible tohave an accident.”Low-flying helicopters also create ex-

cessive noise when they buzz, he said, of-ten during the warmer, summer monthswhen people fly from Manhattan to theHamptons.“We haven’t had any accidents, but

we’ve had repeated helicopters flyingtoo close to the village. I’m not talkingabout police helicopters. I’m talkingabout private helicopters that are an-noying,” Kehoe said.


Local tie to gun bustunregistered handguns, a submachinegun and seven stolen guns.Spota said the discovery “stunned” his

detectives. He wondered about the de-struction that could have happened “if amischievous teenager simply opened thedoor and found what we found.”Andersen was charged with: one count

of criminal possession of a weapon in thefirst degree, one count of criminal pos-session of a weapon in the second degree,one count of criminal possession ofstolen property in the fourth degree(stolen handgun), three counts of crimi-

nal possession of a weapon in the thirddegree for (illegal machine guns and as-sault weapons) and 11 counts of criminalpossession of a weapon in the fourth de-gree for (unregistered handguns).

“Here we have an authorized gun deal-er stockpiling guns in an unlocked garagein the middle of a residential neighbor-hood,” Spota said. “We’ve never seen suchreckless, foolish, negligent behavior.”Andersen pleaded not guilty and was

freed on $100,000 bail. He faces up to 25years in prison if convicted of the topcharge – first-degree criminal possessionof a weapon.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

‘Setting’ The Stage For Great Photographs

The recently completed Consumer Elec-tronics Show in Las Vegas is the officialstart of the new digital year, so to speak.Most digital device manufacturers use thisshow to announce new products they willbe offering in the foreseeable future. In thedigital-imaging realm, all the major man-ufactures use the show to introduce cam-era models with plenty of new and en-hanced features that are sure to be wel-comed by those looking to purchase a cam-era this year.Video capture is the big winner this year

in the features set, as it finally looks likecamera manufacturers are treating videocapture and still-image capture as equalpartners. Other digital devices, like yourphone, have done this for years, and it isgood to see camera manufacturers finallytaking it seriously. Up until recently, a dig-ital camera’s ability to capture video wasnot great (and a video camera’s ability totake still photos was just as weak).If professional-quality video capture is

as important to you as a quality still cap-ture, you are going to enjoy all the newmodels. You can view these announce-ments and read about their new featuresby visiting the cameramanufacturers’ web-sites or access a comprehensive overview at

www.dpreview.com. Technology’s forwardmarch is an important and necessary as-pect of life. However, most camera enthu-siasts still search for a grasp of the basicswhen it comes to the operation of theircamera.As manufactures continue to increase a

camera’s feature sets, eager users hope tobetter enhance their images. However, thesingle most-asked question still is: “Whatsettings should I use?” This questionspeaks to the basic settings that have beenpresent on every digital camera since thebeginning – white balance, ISO, imagesize, flash setting, scenemode(s), automat-ic exposure and a few others. These are thebasic settings that are going to determine ifyour photograph is exposed correctly.Making the right setting selection at

the right time will make the differencebetween a nice photograph and one thatbecomes a victim of the delete button.Get the basics wrong and it does notmat-ter what other fancy hi-tech capabilitiesyour camera possesses – the photo willnot be satisfying.The first important menu selection is

white balance; this tells the camera howto adjust for the color of the light you arephotographing.Most feel that leaving thedial or menu on the “auto white balance”is the best all-around selection. This maybe true sometimes, however it is general-ly advisable to use the white balance set-ting for current condition – use the day-light setting outdoors in sunlight, cloudyfor cloudy days, incandescent for indoorwithout a flash, and so on. One white bal-ance hint: The cloudy setting addswarmth to images, pleasing even in oth-er lighting conditions. I often use thecloudy setting for all my photos.The ISO setting is the equivalent of film

speed back in the filmdays. The higher the

number, the more light sensitive your dig-ital sensor becomes. This setting should beincreased based on the available light. Butremember, there is a quality tradeoff here– the higher the ISO setting, themore dig-ital noise that is introduced into the imagefile. Image noise looks like little specs ofcolor. Film had grain, and noise is the dig-ital equivalent of grain. While grain in afilm photo generally was creatively pleas-ing, digital noise very rarely is. Some of thebiggest advances in digital sensor technol-ogy have been in the area of noise sup-pression. If your camera is more than twoyears old, photos taken at an ISO setting of400 are probably not useable.With a new-er camera, a setting of 1600 can now pro-duce an image in which it is difficult to seethe noise with your eye on a standardprint. This is a big help for low-light situ-ations in which the use of a tripod is notpossible. You always want to leave yourISO setting on the lowest possible, like100 on a sunny day.Image size is a relatively straightfor-

ward issue; keep your images size on thehighest setting possible. If you have a 12megapixel camera, then leave it set on 12MP; also select “fine” instead of “basic” or“normal” in the compression menu. Thesetwo settings allow for the best image thecamera can produce from a resolutionpoint of view. You can always downsize animage easily, however it is a lot harder toadd resolution after image capture. If youhappen to capture a special image, the ex-tra resolution will allow you to produce alarge print for your wall. More resolutionproduces larger files and takes up moreroom on your memory card, but memorycards are cheap and can hold a largeamount of big files.Knowing when to use your flash is also

important, as is knowing when not to use

it.Weall know touse our flash for low-lightindoor photos, but the flash should be setto fire when taking people photos outdoorson very sunny days. This helps with theharsh shadows created by the sunlight. Tryturning off your flash when photographingin bright indoor rooms.Should you use the preset scene modes?

The short answer is yes. Scene modes like“landscape” or “portrait” will allow thecamera to optimize its technology to pro-duce the best photograph it can.Finally, the most popular question,

“Should I just leave the camera on auto-matic?” I don’t, but you can. It is the easyoption.Automaticwill produce the best av-erage photograph the camera is cable ofcapturing, but you should be looking forbetter than average.Getting quality images requires taking

control of your camera and utilizing all thetechnology your camera possesses. Digitalphotography provides you with instantfeedback and the ability to practice at nocost, and when combined with your cam-eramanual, it canhelp you learn your cam-era abilities. Your camera needs to be fullyexplored to be appreciated for what it cando in each situation.

ThroughThe LensBy Kevin [email protected] Learning what settings to use on your cam-

era can help you take better photos.

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who have been…lynched, burned, traded,attacked by dogs, jailed andmurdered,” hesaid. “We have risen to become inventors,doctors, lawyers, statesmen’s, entrepre-

neurs, entertainers, musicians, educatorsand aviators. Let’s give a hand to them.”To keep the celebration going, Hunting-

ton TownHall is featuring a Black HistoryMonth exhibit throughout February.


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“I want to be able to make opportu-nities for more kids fighting this dis-ease to be able to enjoy it, to be able tohave a summer where they’re not sit-ting at home,” Connor said. “So manytime families are tapped out becauseof keeping their child healthy that Iwanted to be able to give kids an op-portunity so they, too, could run andplay and swim and create art and mu-sic and all the other wonderful thingsthey get to do there.”Connor’s goal is to raise $50,000 for

the Wheatley Heights camp to sendeight kids there for free. He is trainingabout four times a week for the cross-country trip by commuting to andfrom work. When he starts his journeyin California, he will be riding be-tween 75 and 100 miles a day.

Connor is also a theater and danceteacher at Sunrise Day Camp. He saidhe’s been talking with one of the direc-tors at the camp to see if he can Skypeduring his journey to let the kids knowwhere he is throughout the summer.Connor said he couldn’t have done it

without the support of his family, whowill be traveling alongside. His kidsare also going to participate and arepledging to ride a few miles.“I’m nervous and excited and I’m

hoping my body holds out. I’ve nevertried to ride 75 miles a day for multi-ple days in a row,” Connor said.Donations can be made through

www.ConnorsArmy.org or www.Sun-riseDayCamp.org. Checks can bemade to Sunrise Day Camp and sentto Connor’s Army, P.O. Box 196,Northport, NY 11768.

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Free Heart Health ScreeningsThe Gurwin Jewish-Fay J. Lindner Residenceswill host St. Francis Hospital’s CommunityOutreach Van on Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Receive a free heart health assessment byhospital professionals, including blood pres-sure, cholesterol and diabetes screenings. 50Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-715-2563.

Business After HoursNetwork with local business professionals andthe Melville Chamber of Commerce Feb. 9,5:30-8 p.m. at Mac’s Steakhouse, 12 GerardSt., Huntington. 631-549-5300. RSVP [email protected] or call us at 631-777-6260. www.macssteakhouse.com.

Moms’ Night OutMoms’ Night Out is an opportunity for moms ofchildren with special needs to catch a breatherwhile exchanging ideas, sharing feelings anddiscovering available resources in the companyof those who understand. The Feb. 9 meetingwill feature Mazra Schindler and a cake deco-rating workshop from 7:30-9 p.m. at The ChaiCenter, 501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills.RSVP 631-351-8672 [email protected].

Women Inspiring WomenGroup meets Thursdays – Feb. 16 and 23 – 7-9 p.m. at the Women’s Center, 125 Main St.,Huntington. $10 members/$15 non-members,per session. Take time to explore yourself, yourvalues, your relationships, your dreams andyour hopes. 631-549-0485

3-On-3 Hoops TourneyThe Town of Huntington Parks and RecreationDepartment is offering a 3-on-3 basketball tour-nament for children in grades 5-6 and 7-8 onFeb. 22 and Feb. 23 respectively from 9 a.m-1p.m. at Walt Whitman High School. Teams con-sist of four players. Trophies and T-shirts willbe given out. Children must coach themselves.No AAU players or teams are permitted. Thecost is $78 per team. Registration starts Jan.26 online at tohparks.com and in person at theParks and Recreation Department in Town HallMonday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or at the Dix HillsIce Rink Monday-Sunday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Call 631-351-3071.

Free Heart-Health ScreeningGive your heart a valentine with a free screen-ing Feb. 10, 9 a.m.-noon at HuntingtonHospital’s Dolan Family Health Center inGreenlawn. Call 631-470-5201 to make anappointment to get your blood pressure, cho-lesterol and glucose checked as well as get anEKG.

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 [email protected].

Book Revue Speed-Dating EventAuthor and body language expert Tonya Reimanwill be at Book Revue Feb. 11, 7 p.m. speakingand signing her new self-help book, “The BodyLanguage of Dating,” as well as hosting aspeed-dating event just in time to find a date forValentine's Day. The cost to participate in thespeed-dating is $15. To register, call 631-271-1442 or email [email protected]. 313New York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442.

An Evening of Celtic MusicEnjoy a night of Celtic music, featuring theIONA College Pipe Band, Celtic Friar PipeBand, Bob Morris Irish Band, Mulvilhill-LynchSchool of Dance, and an Irish sing-along withGerald Donnelly and Steve “Seamus” Camason Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium at St.Anthony’s High School. $15 in advance/$20 atthe door. To reserve tickets, send a check toDenise Creighton, Alumni Office, St. Anthony’sHigh School, 275 Wolf Hill Road, SouthHuntington, NY 11746. Call 631-271-2020 formore information.

Chili Cook-OffGet your taste buds ready for the NickolasDemidovich Memorial Fund Inc. Chili Cook-OffContest Feb. 11, 7 p.m. at The Huntington ElksLodge, 195 Main St., Huntington. Proceeds

from the contest will benefit Huntington localarea Boy Scouts. Tickets to attend are $20 andwill include all-you-can-eat chili and fixings, hotdogs, salad and more. The contest entry fee is$25. The event will also include a Live DJ andDancing as well as a 50/50 and raffle baskets.For more information and contest rules, contactPeter Demidovich at 516-983-5109 [email protected].

Praise Him Coffee HouseChristians can meet for fellowship and praisethrough music and song Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m. atFirst Presbyterian Church, 497 Pulaski Road,Greenlawn. Show features The SpiritLifters andRay Melograne and comedienne Pat Shea. $5.631-261-2150.

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!

Valentine’s CelebrationEnjoy a Valentine’s Celebration with dinner andentertainment on Feb. 11, 7 p.m. in theFellowship Hall of Union United MethodistChurch, 1018 Pulaski Road, East Northport.$20/$5 children under 12. 631-261-1303.

Duck HuntJoin the Huntington- Oyster Bay AudubonSociety Feb. 12, 9 a.m. to look for loons,grebes and Harlequin ducks which are usuallyseen on Long Island only at Point Lookout.Contact the trip leader, Blair, at 516-802-5356or visit the website at www.hobaudubon.org formore information, directions and to register.

Memorial SetA memorial honoring the life of Peggy Teufelwill be held April 15, 2 p.m. at the HarborfieldsPublic Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. Teufelwas instrumental in founding the library and itsFriends organization, and many other charita-ble organizations, including the Guide DogFoundation for the Blind, Townwide Fund ofHuntington, Western Suffolk Girl Scout Counciland Greenlawn-Centerport HistoricalAssociation. She died Dec. 13, 2011 at the ageof 91.

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, 125

Main St., Huntington. 631-549-0485. $10 mem-bers, $15 non-members, per session.

Visits From Senior AdvocatesSenior advocates will assist seniors with foodstamps, Medicare savings programs, Medicaidapplications and Heating EmergencyAssistance Program (HEAP) applications, aswell as answer questions and make additionalrecommendations and referrals on severaldays throughout the winter: HuntingtonNutrition Center on Wednesdays, Feb. 29 andMarch 28, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Paumanack Village I& II (Greenlawn) on Tuesdays, Feb. 21 andMarch 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; South HuntingtonLibrary on Thursdays, Jan. 26 and March 22,10-11:30 a.m.; Paumanack Village III & IV(Greenlawn) on Thursday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-12p.m.; Paumanack Village V & VI (Melville) onTuesdays, Feb. 14 and March 13, 9 a.m.-12p.m. and Huntington Library on Monday, March12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 631-853-8200.

Show Me The MoneyPart of the Melville Chamber of Commerce’sBusiness Breakfast Series, “Show Me TheMoney” on Feb. 14 discusses financing forsmall businesses in the current economy.Seating is limited for the event, to be held from8-10 a.m. at T. Weiss Realty Corp. in theMelville Corporate Center III, 324 SouthService Road, Melville. RSVP to [email protected] or 631-777-6260. Free for mem-bers/$30 non-members.

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].

Divorce Support GroupMeets Tuesdays – Jan. 17, 24 and 31 – from7-9 p.m. Share your journey in the safety andwarmth of the Women’s Center, 125 Main St.,Huntington. 631-549-0485. $10 members/$15non-members, per session.

From China To IndiaNorthport Arts Coalition, in cooperation with theNorthport/East Northport Libraries presents“From China to India in Music and Dance” Feb.9, 7 p.m., a program of classical Chineseinstrumentals featuring noted Taiwanese Guqinand Guzheng performing artist Judy Shi-Hua,

and an ensemble performance of classicalIndian dance, drumming and song. NorthportPublic Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport.Free. Call 631-261-6930.

External Diploma ProgramBoces’ free External Diploma Program offersadults 21 and over the opportunity to receivecredit for their life experiences and earn a tra-ditional high school diploma. An informationsession will be held Feb. 15, 6 p.m. at WesternSuffolk Boces, 507 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills.

Tips For Business OwnersSerious about growing your business? LeTipmembers are respected professionals whounderstand how to give and get tips toincrease everyone's bottom line. Join themevery Wednesday, 7-8:30 a.m. at their weeklymorning networking meeting. For more infor-mation, contact 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.

Cold Spring Harbor Library95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-692-6820. cshlibrary.org.• Oenologist Joseph Bertuccio will teach youthe true art of pairing your favorite chocolatesand desserts with wine on Thursday, Feb. 9,7-8:30 p.m.

• Children in grades K-6 can make chocolateValentine’s Day treats on Monday, Feb. 13, at4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Commack Public Library18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.• A class designed to improve balance andincrease range of motion in joints – excellentfor people with arthritis – will be heldWednesday, Feb. 15, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Wearcomfortable exercise attire and bring an exer-cise mat and yoga strap.

Deer Park Public Library44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000.www.deerparklibrary.com.• Learn everything you ever wanted to knowabout Chinese herbs on Tuesday, Feb. 14,7:30-9 p.m.

Elwood Public Library3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-499-3722.www.elwoodlibrary.org.• Librarians are available for individual appoint-ments to show you how to download ebooksfrom live-brary.com to your e-Reader. Call toschedule an appointment, or attend a groupclass Saturday, Feb. 11 or March 3, 10 a.m.for the Nook, and 11:30 a.m. for the Kindle.

• What can be better than chocolate, cheese-cake and strawberries? Make this treatSunday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m.

Half Hollow Hills Community LibraryDix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631-421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road. 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.• The Greenlawn American Legion and theMelville branch are sponsoring a flag drop-offprogram so old flags can be retired anddestroyed according to recommendations fromthe National Flag Foundation. When the libraryis open, look for the U.S. mailbox with the paintjob in the lobby until March 5.

• Trained AARP counselors will provide freeassistance in completing your income taxforms on Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-2p.m., Feb. 7-April10 in Dix Hills. Bring your W-2 and 1099 forms,last year’s tax statements, and other support-ing documents. No appointment is necessary.

• All eBook users, come together Friday, Feb.10, 2:30 p.m. in Dix Hills to share tips andquestions. Bring your devices and be ready toexchange ideas. For questions, call EllenDruda at 631-421-4530.

Harborfields Public Library31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. har-borfieldslibrary.org,• Children in grades 2-5 can learn the strate-gies of chess from experienced high schoolstudents Friday, Feb. 10, 4:30 p.m.

• Hands on Huntington is sponsoring a healthchat on elder abuse Monday, Feb. 13, 1 p.m.Call 631-351-6610.

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AnEvening of CelticMusicEnjoy a night of Celtic music, featuring the IONA College Pipe Band, Celtic Friar

Pipe Band, Bob Morris Irish Band, Mulvilhill-Lynch School of Dance, and an Irishsing-along with Gerald Donnelly and Steve “Seamus” Camas on Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m. inthe auditorium at St. Anthony’s High School. $15 in advance/$20 at the door. Toreserve tickets, send a check to Denise Creighton, Alumni Office, St. Anthony’s HighSchool, 275 Wolf Hill Road, South Huntington, NY 11746. Call 631-271-2020 for moreinformation.



Huntington Public LibraryMain Branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. Station Branch: 1335 New YorkAve., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053.www.thehuntingtonlibrary.org.• Ross Barbera’s “Sunlit World of the NortheastLandscape” is on display through Feb. 26.

• High school students can experience whatthe SAT and ACT are like and find out whichtest highlights their strengths. Kaplan TestPrep & Admissions will administer a practiceSAT/ACT combo on Saturday, Feb. 11, 10a.m.-2 p.m. and will return on Thursday, Feb.16 to discuss the results.

Northport-East Northport Public LibraryNorthport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-261-6930. EastNorthport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313.www.nenpl.org.• The museum’s next Book-A-Trip on Feb. 16is to the Museum of the Moving Image.Departs 9:30 a.m. from the William J.Brosnan building parking lot. Return is 6:30p.m. $87 per person. Lunch at Ben’s BestKosher Deli will be followed by a visit to theQueens Museum of Art.

• In both branch galleries throughout Februaryis the “Reflections Showcase” of drawings,paintings, photography and literary works byelementary schools in the Northport-EastNorthport School District

• Don’t miss a fun-filled look at American presi-dents with comedian and historian PeterBales on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m. inNorthport.

South Huntington Public Library145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station.631-549-4411. www.shpl.info.• The Friends of the South Huntington Libraryhave partnered with the John W. EngemanTheater in Northport to offer discount ticketsto performances. Library patrons can save $5per ticket, and in turn, the theater will donate$10 to the Friends of the Library. Use thepromo code SHPL.

• Through live vocal impersonations, conta-gious chemistry and outrageous costuming,sisters Andrea and Celeste will take you on ahistoric, multimedia journey, introducing youto past and present popular female vocalists.Catch this “Sister Act” on Saturday, Feb. 11,7 p.m.

Bare Bones TheaterAt the Posey School, 57 Main St., Northport.www.brownpapertickets.com/event/213059. 1-800-838-3006• “The Monkey King,” an original thriller/come-dy written and directed by Long Island nativeDon Intonato, takes the stage Feb. 16-18, 8p.m. and Feb. 19, 4 p.m. $20.

Cinema Arts Centre423 Park Ave., Huntington. www.cinemaarts-centre.org. 631-423-7611.• Two films from the Fourth AnnualReelAbilities Film Festival will be screenedSunday, Feb. 12. “Girlfriend,” screening at 1p.m., followed by a discussion withwriter/director Justin Lerner and star EvanSneider, is about a young man with DownSyndrome who comes into a large amount ofmoney and uses it to pursue Candy, the girlhe has loved since high school. A 3:15 p.m.reception will be followed by “MusicalChairs,” screening at 4:15 p.m. with screen-writer Marty Madden, is a romance, set in theworld of wheelchair ballroom dancing. $9members/$13 public for each film, includesdiscussion and reception (double feature:$14 members/$22 public).

Dix Hills Performing Arts CenterFive Towns College, 305 N. Service Road, DixHills. Box Office: 631-656-2148.www.dhpac.org.• Dr. K’s Motown Review takes the stageSaturday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. This seasonedarray of talented musicians transports audi-ence members back to the Motown era. $35,$30 and $25.

• Valentine’s Day comes early when GatheringTime brings their acoustic harmonies back totown in celebration of “The Fab Four” SundayFeb. 12 at 2 p.m. $20.

John W. Engeman Theater At Northport350 Main St., Northport. www.johnwenge-mantheater.com. 631-261-2900.• “The Sunshine Boys” opened Feb. 2. $50.This laugh-out-loud comedy follows two

faded vaudeville legends, Lewis and Clark,as they reunite to perform their old act onelast time. The only problem is they can'tstand each other.

Tilles Center For The Performing ArtsOn the C.W. Post Campus of Long IslandUniversity, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.www.tillescenter.org. 516-299-3100.• Tony award-winning musical “Fiddler on theRoof” comes to Tilles Center for two perform-ances Sunday, Feb. 19 at 2 and 7 p.m.Tickets are $77, $62, and $47.

Art League of Long Island107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Galleryhours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.weekends. 631-462-5400.www.ArtLeagueLI.net.• “Director's Cut 2012” features a new group ofdynamic young artists. Get a preview of whatart in the new decade may look like in thisexhibit, on display Feb. 11-March 18.

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.• Artists Choice is on display through Feb. 26.

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.

• Fun, hands-on learning stations will be avail-able from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 20-24 forany hatchery visitor.

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.• A new exhibit, “Right Whales: Yesterday,Today, and Tomorrow,” is on display untilLabor Day 2012. Thought to be on the brinkof extinction, right whales are among therarest animals on earth.

• Parents can drop off their kids any timebetween 5 and 9 p.m. on Valentine’s Day fora Penguin Pizza Party. Bring pajamas and apillow, learn about penguins and enjoy apizza dinner and games.

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.• A group exhibition on display will benefitNorth Shore Holiday House for underprivi-leged girls.

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.• “Coming of Age in America: The Photographyof Joseph Szabo” is the first museum retro-spective of this Long Island photographer

whose work presents a dual portrait of ado-lescence on Long Island and summers oniconic Jones Beach. On display throughMarch 25.

• “A Way with Words: Text in Art” presents artthat includes words, lettering, or numbers assubject, design element, or to convey infor-mation. On display through April 15.

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.• “Using the Lessons of the Holocaust to TeachTolerance,” the center’s new permanentexhibit, is now open. Suggested donation:$10 adults/$5 students/$5 seniors.

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.• Entries for the 10th Annual Juried PortraitShow, which will run from March 23-May 7,are due Feb. 27. Long Island artist KevinMcEvoy will serve as juror. For a prospectus,visit www.huntingtonarts.org or contactFlorence Dallari 631-271-8423 ext 12.

• “Nature’s Bounty” at the Art-trium Galleryruns through April 30.

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 the Italianlakes and Greek islands, featuring a seven-night eastern Mediterranean cruise Oct. 3-14.

• Visit the historic Conklin Barn on Saturday,Feb. 11, 1-3 p.m., where Valentine’s Day willbe in full swing. Find out why Valentine’s Dayis celebrated, make cards for a special valen-tine, have your face painted, decorate cup-cakes and enjoy hot chocolate and sweets.Children ages 6-12. $12 members/$15 non-members.

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.• The Inaugural Exhibition continues with theaddition of selected new works by SandraCarrion and Puneeta Mittal in a comprehen-sive show of 30 two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art is created by the 10founding guild members, on display throughFeb. 28.

Northport Historical Society Museum215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours:Tuesday - Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859.www.northporthistorical.org.• “Taste of Northport” on Feb. 15 features a7:30 p.m. dinner at Pumpernickel’s. Space islimited.

Ripe Art Gallery67 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-807-5296.Gallery hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m.-6

p.m., Friday 2-9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.www.ripeartgal.com.• It’s time for the annual Valentine’s GroupShow. This year's theme is “Ripe Love.”

Suffolk Y JCC74 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-462-9800, ext. 140. Tuesday 1-4 p.m. Admission:$5 per person, $18 per family. Special groupprograms available. www.suffolkyjcc.org.• The Alan & Helene Rosenberg JewishDiscovery Museum provides hands-onexhibits and programs for children 3-13 yearsold and their families, classes and camps.Now on exhibit: The Alef Bet of Being aMensch. “Zye a mensch” is a Yiddish sayingthat means "be a decent, responsible, caringperson,” infusing both the best blessing andthe best that an educator can wish for hisstudents.

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.• Woo your valentine with old-world charm at aValentine's Day dinner in the VanderbiltMansion on Saturday, Feb. 11, with seatingsat 6 and 8 p.m. The evening will begin withhors d'oeuvres and wine in the MemorialWing of the mansion, amid Mr. Vanderbilt'sexotic collections of ethnographic artifactsfrom Africa, Asia and South America. After abrief tour through his private living quarters,enjoy a leisurely dinner in the NorthportDining Room Porch.

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.• The Birthplace can keep the kids duringPresidents’ Week. “Victorian Tea Party” willbe offered Monday, Feb. 20, 2 p.m. $8;“Make a Cornhusk Figure” on Wednesday,Feb. 22, 2 p.m. $8; “Make an Electric Circuit”on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2 p.m., $15. Call ext.113 or email [email protected] toregister.

The Paramount370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300.www.paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8p.m. unless otherwise noted.• Jane’s Addiction brings its “Theatre of theEscapists” tour to Huntington on Sunday,March 4.

• Guitar legend Jeff Beck performs for twonights only on Friday, March 16 andSaturday, March 17.

Walt Whitman BirthplaceIf you are interested in literature or history, theWalt Whitman Birthplace has fascinating andrewarding part-time volunteer positions avail-able. Free training provided. 631-427-5420ext.114.

Friends At HomeLooking to earn some community service hourswhile changing a life? As part of theFriends@Home program, a project of TheAriella's Friendship Circle at the Chai Center inDix Hills, visit a child with special needs in anenvironment they are most comfortable: theirown homes. Together, bake cookies, playgames, create arts and crafts, read books andmore. Contact Nati or Sara at 631-351-8672 [email protected].

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Friars Not Short OnCollege Athletes

Another 30 student athletes at St.Anthony’s High School committed toplay for college teams last week, a num-ber school officials say is commonthese days.Friars Athletic Director

Don Buckley confirmed thestudents signed letters of in-tent Feb. 1.“We’ve been fortunate the

last threeyears tohave thesenumbers,” Buckley said.St. Anthony’s has boasted a

strong athletics program since hewas hired in 1976, the athletic directorsaid. The quality has grown over theyears, especially in recent history.Seven years ago, Sports Illustrated

named St. Anthony’s one of the strongesthigh school sports programs in America.The magazine no longer bestows that

honor, but Buckley said they are still atthat level.“I would say, using the criteria they

had, we are right there if not one of thetop three,” he added.Buckley attributed much of the stu-

dents’ success over the year topride in their school. Embrac-ing St. Anthony’s slogan of‘Capture the heart and themind will follow,’ he saidthe students find success inand out of the classroom.The athletic director also

credits their new success toprevious success.

“As our programs gainmore and more national reputa-

tion, more and more colleges are inter-ested,” he said.There are three major NCAA signings

each year. Nearly 40 Friars committed toplay their respective sports in college thispast fall. The last signing of this school

year will take place on April 11.The following students will play soccer

in college: Myles Bent at Stony BrookUniversity, Marisa Christie at SacredHeart University, Genevieve Crescenzoat SUNY Binghamton, Courtney Davisat Sacred Heart University, CarolineGreer at University of Vermont, EmilyKorber at Lehigh University, CarolineLacy at Duquesne University, ReannaMarino at Villanova University, MargoMcGinty at Northwestern University,Fabrizio Petralia at University of Al-bany, Sergio Petralia at University ofAlbany, Elisa Robiglio at Sacred HeartUniversity and Taylor Salkowsky atManhattan College.The following student will play

lacrosse in college:ConorBillings at En-dicott College.The following students will play foot-

ball in college: Matt Biscardi at Bentley

University, Dylan Cafarella at LIU Post,James Hurt at Columbia University,Brandon Lane at Franklin & MarshallCollege, Pat McHugh at Yale University,Jordan Moskowitz at Bowdoin Collegeand Jack Poetzsch at Lafayette College.The following students will play base-

ball in college: Michael D’Acunti atTemple University, Nicholas Gargan atCatholic University, Jake Kurz at IonaCollege, Rich Patrizio at Franklin PierceCollege and Chris Tassoulas at Muhlen-berg College.The following students will run

track in college: Lauren Fontana atTexas A&M University, Sloane Russ atMolloy College and Olicia William atBaylor University.The following student will compete in

gymnastics in college: Tara Kilkenny atTemple University.

Thirty St. Anthony’s seniors signed letters of intent to play their respective sports at thecollege level next year.

WRESTLING

WrestlersMovingOnThe Half Hollow Hills School Dis-

trict will have several contenders in thering in the fight for the countywrestling championship.Hills High School East hosted the

All-League tournament Feb. 4 and fin-ished out League III with nine All-League wrestlers. Seniors Cory Jones,Tommy Shair and Rami Saad-El-Dinwere named All-League champions.MaleikHenry,MikeMorris andMikeParziale were runners-up. ArmandTouhamy, Josh Sycoff and MattHaenel all finished in fourth place.

Hills High School West put up agood fight at Hauppauge High Schoolin League IV. Austin Rutell, Christo-pher Reilly, Ryan Carter, TylerGrimaldi, Joe Piccolo and Jagger Re-bozo topped the scoreboard and will beheading to the counties. Zach Aal andDevenWilliams landed in second andHasahn Benitez rounded out third.The boys will battle it out at Stony

Brook University Friday and Saturdayat the Suffolk County Championships.

-DeLUCA

By Mike [email protected]

St. Anthony’s ‘fortunate’ to have continued success as 30 students sign letters of intent

half hollow hills newspaer - feb 9, 2012

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