WMHO unveils a sensory garden in Stony Brook Village on Sept. 23. Photo from WMHO
Project at Stony Brook Mill Pond Park supported by PSEG Long Island
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) has announced that the newly restored Sensory Garden at the T. Bayles Minuse Mill Pond Park has officially been planted, thanks to a sponsorship of $3,500 from PSEG Long Island. An officialunveiling was held on Sept. 23.
The Sensory Garden was originally created as a place where those who are sensory-impaired could enhance their independence and interact with nature in a special way, over ten years ago. David Seyfert, a Stony Brook resident, visual teacher and mobility instructor assisted in the selection of plants and suggested wind chimes to ensure all visitors could enjoy the park.
Among the many plants incorporated into the sensory garden are lambs ear and wooly thyme for its texture; lavender, hydrangea and dogwood for its smell; and pink muhly grass, Japanese maple and a collection of hen and chicks for sound.
“Originally, the sensory garden began small — a residential visually impaired woman would come here to smell the flowers, listen to the birds, and sit in peace. Over the years, especially the last few during the pandemic, this park and garden have given that same peace of mind to all of its visitors,” said Dr. Richard Rugen, Chairman of the WMHO.
“Thanks to PSEG-LI and the PSEG Foundation, our newly enhanced Sensory Garden can continue to be a place where everyone come to relax, enjoy and find peace. Tropical Storm Isaias caused incredible damage throughout the park in August of 2020. The first phase of restoration was completed in October of 2021. This marks the completion of phase two of the park’s restoration,” said Rugen.
To learn more about the WMHO, visit www.wmho.orgor call 631-751-2244.
While the arrival of the new Occupational Medicine Director and Chief Medical Officer at Brookhaven National Laboratory doesn’t involve late-night comedy, or a live studio audience, it does bring a medical doctor with a passion for bringing his rap and musical skills to a health care audience.
Dr. John Clarke. Photo from BN
Formerly the director of occupational medicine at Cornell University, Dr. Clarke joined the Department of Energy lab as Occupational Medicine Director and Chief Medical Officer for BNL in June..
“My role is to help maintain safety and wellness among the workers,” said Dr. Clarke. “If we have employees who start coming in for some sort of complaint and we see a pattern, that may help us identify who could be at risk of something we didn’t know about that we are detecting.”
A doctor who served as chief resident at New York Medical College in family residency and Harvard University in occupational & environmental medicine, Dr. Clarke said he plans to support a range of preventive efforts.
“I’m excited about the potential to engage in what’s considered primary prevention,” said Clarke, which he defined as preventing a disease from occurring in the first place.
Through primary prevention, he hopes to help the staff avoid developing chronic illnesses such as cancer, while also ensuring the health and responsiveness of their immune systems.
Through physical fitness, a plant-based diet including fruits and vegetables, adequate sleep and hydration with water, people can use lifestyle choices and habits to reduce their need for various medications and enable them to harness the ability of their immune systems to mount an effective response against any threat.
“Modifying your lifestyle is the therapy,” he said. “If you engage [in those activities] in the right way, that is the treatment.”
Dr. Clarke added that the severity and stage of a disease may impact the effectiveness of such efforts. For any vaccine and for the body’s natural immunity to work, people need a healthy immune system.
When Dr. Clarke practiced family medicine, he saw how patients lost weight through a diet that reduced the need for medication for diabetes and high blood pressure.
“Losing weight and staying active does provide a therapeutic impact, where you could be medication free,” he said.
To be sure, living a healthier lifestyle requires ongoing effort to maintain. After reaching a desired weight or cholesterol level, people can backslide into an unhealthier state or condition, triggering the occurrence or recurrence of a disease.
In the vast majority of cases, Clarke said, “you have to make a permanent lifestyle change” to avoid the need for pharmaceutical remedies that reduce the worst effects of disease.
BNL has an exercise physiologist on staff who “we hope to engage in consultations with employees,” said Clarke. He would like the exercise physiologist to go to the gym with staff to show them how to use equipment properly to get the maximum benefit.
BNL already has some classes and various initiatives that promote wellness. “One of the things we’d like to do is coordinate and try to publicize it enough where employees are aware” of the options available at the lab to live a healthier and balanced life, he added.
BNL also has a dietician on staff. Dr. Clarke has not worked with the dietician yet, but hopes it will be part of an upcoming initiative. As he and his staff respond to the demand, they will consider bringing on other consultants and experts to develop programs.
Covid concerns
Like others in his position in other large employers around Long Island, Dr. Clarke is focused on protecting workers from any ongoing threat from Covid-19.
“We’re still learning more as [SARS-CoV2, the virus that caused the pandemic] evolves,” he said. BNL does a “great job about monitoring the prevalence and the numbers of cases in Suffolk County and among workers.”
Dr. Clarke said he and others at BNL are following the Department of Energy, New York State and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance on these issues.
If the numbers of infections and hospitalizations increase in the coming months, as people move to more indoor activities, BNL may consider deploying a strategy where the lab provides more opportunities for staff to work remotely.
Prior to his arrival at BNL, Dr. Clarke worked as a consultant for a company that was looking to create numerous permanent jobs that were remote.
He suggested that workers need to remain aware of their remote surroundings and shouldn’t work near a furnace or any heater that might release dangerous gases like carbon monoxide.
Additionally, people should avoid working in areas that aren’t habitable, such as in an attic. Dr. Clarke urges people to notify and consult their employer if they have concerns about working safely at home or on site.
Music vs. medicine
A native of Queens who spent three years of his childhood in Barbados, Dr. Clarke attended Columbia University, where he majored in sociology and music while he was on a pre-med track.
While he was an undergraduate, Dr. Clarke wrote, produced and performed original music. An independent label was going to help secure a major label deal.
He chose to attend medical school at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Dr. Clarke has championed a program he calls “health hop,” in which he has used rap to reach various audiences with medical care messages. In 2009, he won a flu prevention video contest sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services for an “H1N1 rap.”
Train commuters may also recognize him from his work for the Long Island Railroad, for which he created a “gap rap.” The public service announcement was designed to protect children from falling into or tripping over the gap between the train and the platform.
Dr. Clarke has produced music for numerous genres, including for a children’s album and a Christian album.
As for life outside BNL, Dr. Clarke is married to Elizabeth Clarke, who is a nurse practitioner and is in the doctorate of nursing practice and clinical leadership program at Duke University.
When he’s not spending time with his wife or their children, he enjoys home projects like flooring and tiling.
Dr. Clarke is pleased to be working at the national Department of Energy lab.“BNL is a great place, because the science and the work they do has an impact,” he said.
This week’s shelter pet is Gina, a brown tabby cat who arrived at the Smithtown Animal Shelter in late August after being abandoned outside a local grocery store.
Gina was a little shell shocked initially, but as she learns to trust, she is becoming a sweet little lady. She is approximately two years old and has no medical issues. She would do best in a quiet home.
If you would like to meet Gina, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with her in a domestic setting.
The Smithtown Animal & Adoption Shelter is located at 410 Middle Country Road, Smithtown. Visitor hours are currently Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sundays and Wednesday evenings by appointment only). For more information, call 631-360-7575 or visit www.townofsmithtownanimalshelter.com.
DISCOVERING THE HARBOR
The Setauket Task Force hosts its annual Setauket Harbor Day on Oct. 1. File photo by Maria Hoffman
Ongoing
Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch
Every evening through Oct. 6, from 5:30 p.m. until dusk, the Four Harbors Audubon Society will be tallying migrating Common Nighthawks to better understand nighthawk population trends. Join them at the stone bridge at Frank Melville Memorial Park, One Old Field Road, Setauket to witness nighthawks as they pass over during their migratory journey to their wintering grounds in Brazil and Argentina. Visit www.4has.org for further details.
Thursday Sept. 29
Morgan James in concert
Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook welcomes Morgan James in concert in the Recital Hall at 7 p.m. With a meticulously trained, versatile voice of unbridled soul, Morgan James has dominated Broadway and Blues Halls alike. Her transfixing stage presence coupled with the unparalleled instrument that is her voice moved the Wall Street Journal to hail James as “the most promising young vocalist to come along so far this century.” Once you witness James live, in-concert, you’ll realize they’re not exaggerating. Tickets range from $$ to $48. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.
FALL INTO FUN Heritage Park in Mount Sinai hosts its annual Fall into Fun Carnvial from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. File photo by Giselle Barkley/TBR News Media
Friday Sept. 30
Stony Brook Village Walking Tour
Just added! Join the Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) in a new walking tour experience, Unwind & Uncork History: The Story of Wine & the Stony Brook Grist Mill at 11 a.m. (3 p.m.session is sold out)Tour-goers will “uncork” the stories of the Stony Brook Grist Mill (c. 1751), the sight of Long Island’s very first vineyard. This will include a tour of the Stony Brook Grist Mill, the scandalous story of Edward Kane, his Lakeside Wine Company, and a brief lesson on wine. Fee for the touris $25 per person and includes a bottle of authentic Catawba wine from Lake Side Emotions Wine Boutique. All participants must be 21 or older. Advance registration is required by calling 751-2244.
Fall into Fun Carnival
Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai Coram Road, Mt. Sinai celebrates the season with a Fall into Fun Carnival! Enjoy three days of carnival rides, games, food vendors, and fun for the whole family today from 6 to 10:30 p.m., Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Oct. 2 from 11 a.m to 6 p.m. Free admission and parking. Pay per ride or purchase a bracelet. Call 403-4846 for more information.
Sugar Skull workshop
Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park will host a Sugar Skull workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in honor of Hispanic History month. Inspiration will be drawn from artist Frida Kahlo who would paint colorful sugar skulls — reflections between life and death— in much of her work. Adults only. $4 per person. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Friday Night Face-Off
Friday Night Face Off, Long Island’s longest running Improv Comedy Show, returns to Theatre Three’s Second Stage, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson tonight at 10:30 p.m. Using audience suggestions, FNFO pits two teams of improvisers against each other in an all-out championship! Recommended for ages16 and up, due to adult content. Tickets are $15 at the door – cash only. Call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com for more information.
Saturday Oct. 1
Fall into Fun Carnival
See Sept. 30 listing.
Paint Port Pink
Through the month of October, attend events throughout Port Jefferson and Port Jefferson Station hosted by John T. Mather Memorial Hospital and its community partners as part of a month-long outreach program by the Fortunato Breast Health Center with the mission of raising awareness about breast cancer, sharing information and education and fostering solidarity in the community. Call 476-2723 or visit www.matherhospital.org/pink. See more in next week’s paper.
Craft Fair & Basket Raffle
Parents of Troop 362 will hold an outdoor Craft Fair and indoor Basket Raffle fundraiser event at Hope Lutheran Church, 46 Dare Road, Selden from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain date is Oct. 2. Call 732-2511.
Pumpkinfest – This event has been canceled due to the weather.
Join the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank for its 35th annual Pumpkinfest fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $20 per person ages 3 and up in advance, $25 at the gate includes pumpkin picking, unlimited wagon rides, pumpkin decorating, family games andactivities, children’s entertainment, farm animal encounters, live music and a visit to the corn maze. Call 852-4600 or visit www.ccesuffolk.org
Oktoberfest and Vendor Fair
St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church, 4 Woodville Road, Shoreham will hold an Oktoberfest and Vendor Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Do some shopping and then enjoy traditional German food (sauerbraten dinner, bratwurst) plus pretzels and beer! Dine in or take out. Admission is free. Call 744-7730.
Fall Festival at Sachem Library
Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook will host its annual Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy handmade craft vendors, a petting zoo, live music, and more. Free fun for all ages. Call 588-5024.
Setauket Harbor Day – Please note this event has been canceled due to the weather.
Come celebrate the history of beautiful Setauket Harbor at the Brookhaven Town Dock and Beach on Shore Road from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy free kayak lessons and boat rides, live music, food, learn about Setauket’s shipbuilding past and view displays of the marine environment of a thriving harbor. Sponsored by the Setauket Harbor Task Force. Free. Call 786-6699.
Stony Brook Apple Festival – Please note this event has been canceled due to the weather.
It’s time to celebrate the apple! Join the members of the Stony Brook Community Church, 216 Christian Ave., Stony Brookfor their annual Apple Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event will include live entertainment, children’s games and activities, craft vendors, tag sales and more. Come see a demonstration of an old- fashioned apple press where cider was once made. Homemade apple pies, baked goods, and barbeque lunch will be sold. Call 751-0574.
Sea Shanty & Maritime Festival
The 2nd annual Port Jefferson Sea Shanty & Maritime Festival returns to Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway Port Jefferson from noon to 7 p.m. Come for an afternoon of authentic Sea Shanties and dockside work songs, explore the history and techniques of wooden boat building, bring out your inner scalawag at the Pirate Camp, thrill to street singers on the sidewalks of the Village and discover the Schooner Ginny Marie, docked within singing distance of the stage. Fun for all ages. Free. Festival will be moved to the Port Jefferson Village Center (same address) if it rains. Visit www.gpjac.org.
Fall Harvest Festival – This event has been postponed due to the weather. A new date is being scheduled.
Join the Church on the Sound, 335 Oxhead Road, Stony Brook for its annual Fall Harvest Festival from noon to 7 p.m. Enjoy a pumpkin patch, pony rides, petting zoo, food trucks, games, raffles, face painting, kids activities, giant slide, pumpkin painting, photo booth, live bands and much more. Free. Call 941-4100.
Sunday Oct. 2
Fall into Fun Carnival
See Sept. 30 listing.
Soles for All Souls Race
Ready, get set, go! All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook hosts its 14th annual Soles for All Souls 5K Run/2K Walk starting at 9 a.m. Come race or walk through the beautiful tree lined streets of Stony Brook Village. All proceeds from the race will be dedicated to making the church handicapped accessible. Award ceremony with medal presentations and prizes immediately following race. To register, visit active.com or register on the day of the race at the Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook at 7:30 a.m. This event will be held rain or shine. Call 655-7798.
Huntington Village Art Walk
The Huntington Village Art Walk, a self-guided tour of the new exhibits at the museums and galleries, in the Village of Huntington, will be held from noon to 5 p.m. This year’s Art Walk will feature Huntington Art Center, Huntington Arts Council, Heckscher Museum of Art, Spotlight, Digho Arts, fotofoto gallery, bj spoke gallery, Huntington Public Library, Huntington Historical Society, and more. At the Heckscher, meet the artists behind the artwork in the Long Island Biennial 2022 exhibition! Exhibiting artists Beth Atkinson, Darlene Blaurock, Peter Galasso, and Shawn McAvoy will be in the galleries to provide insight into their work that only they can give, and answer visitor questions. Free admission. No registration required. Call 380-3230 or visit www.heckscher.org.
St. James Day
It’s back! The St. James Chamber of Commerce presents St. James Day along Lake Avenue in St. James (between Woodlawn and Railroad Avenues) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy festival food, music, vendors and much more. Call 584-8510.
Rock N’ Raptors fundraiser – This event has been postponed. More info to follow.
Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for a Rock N’ Raptors fundraiser from 2 to 6 p.m. Enjoy live music by the 70s Rock Parade, Streetfighter and Rock ‘N’ Roll U, raptor presentations, raffles, games, food, and more. Bring your whole family or rock out with your friends. Proceeds will benefit the Center’s injured wildlife. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. $25 per adult, chilre ages 11 and under free. Visit www.sweetbriarnc.org to register. Call 979-6344 for more information.
William Sidney Mount lecture at the LIM – just added!
The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A; Stony Brook, will host an Author’s Talk in the Carriage Museum’s Gillespie Room at 2 p.m. Authors Katherine Kirkpatrick and Nicholson-Mueller will discuss their new book, The Art of William Sidney Mount: Long Island People of Color on Canvas, with a book signing, banjo and fiddle music, refreshments and a gallery tour, where The Banjo Player and Right and Left will be on display. Free with price of admission. Visit wwwl.longislandmuseum.org.
Ridotto Concert
Ridotto celebrates its 31st season with a concert titled Ridotto Concert: Remembering, music grounded in memory, recalling happy times, at the Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington at 4 p.m. Program will include Five Folk Songs by Florence Price, Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet, and Duos by Bartok and his student Erszebet Szony. Performers are Mingzhe Wang, clarinet and the Price String Quartet. Tickets are $35, $30 seniors, $25 members, $12 students. For reservations, call 385-0373, or email [email protected].
Monday Oct. 3
Sky Room Talk at the CAC
The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a Sky Room Talk titled Humphrey Bogart: The Real King of Cool at 7:30 p.m. Join returning film historian and filmmaker Glenn Andreiev for an informative and entertaining look at the career of a screen legend. Tickets are $17, $12 members. Call 423-7610
Tuesday Oct. 4
No events listed for this day.
Wednesday Oct. 5
No events listed for this day.
Thursday Oct. 6
Women’s EXPO
Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach presents its 22nd annual Women’s EXPO from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A showcase and a marketplace for Long Island women entrepreneurs, the indoor event will feature over 80 exhibitors who create or distribute a variety of products, including jewelry, pottery, soaps, food and more. The indoor event is a great opportunity to support local women entrepreneurs while shopping for holiday gift giving. Free admission. Call 585-9393, ext. 296 or visit www.womensexpoli.org.
Fall Art Crawl
Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will host a guided exhibition tour of campus galleries from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tour the Charles B. Wang Center, the Zuccaire Gallery, the Alloway Gallery, the Central Reading Room, and the Simons Center Gallery, visiting each for about 30 minutes. Call 632-7240 for more information/
Film
‘An Act of Worship’
The Port Jefferson Documentary Series continues with a screening of An Act of Worship at Theatre Three, 412 Main St. Port Jefferson on Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. The film weaves a glorious tapestry of personal stories, verité, archival footage, and home movies together, to open a window into the world of Muslim Americans. The film follows three women activists who have come of age since 9/11 and who are part of a new generation of Muslims in America. Guest speakers will be director Nausheen Dadabhoy and producer Sofian Khan. Tickets are $10 at www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com or at the door.
‘Billy Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium’
In celebration of 50 years of Billy Joel, “Live At Yankee Stadium” heads to the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a special two-night screening on Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. Billy Joel’s legendary 1990 concert at Yankee Stadium stands as one of the greatest concert films of all time. Shot in 16mm color film, the original concert has now been meticulously re-mixed and re-edited in stunning 4K with Dolby ATMOS audio. The newly edited version includes a never-before-released performance of “Uptown Girl” along with interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from the event’s production. Tickets are $20, $15 members. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.
Theater
‘Guys and Dolls’
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off its 52nd season with Guys and Dolls from Sept. 17 to Oct. 22. Considered the perfect musical of Broadway’s Golden Age, this delightful romp gambles in luck and love from Times Square to Havana. High rollers and low characters from Damon Runyon’s mythical New York are joyously presented in Frank Loesser’s bold and brassy score, featuring “Luck Be a Lady,” “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat.” An award-winning classic for the entire family! Tickets are $35 adults, $28 senior and students, $20 children ages 5 and up. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
‘Mystic Pizza’
Up next at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is the new musical comedy, Mystic Pizza, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 30. Based on the classic 1988 movie starring Julia Roberts, Mystic Pizza charts the lives and loves of three unforgettable waitresses in the harbor town of Mystic, CT. Add in some of the best pop songs of the ‘80s and ‘90s such as “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “Addicted To Love,” “Small Town,” “Hold On,” and “Take My Breath Away,” and you have all the ingredients for a romantic comedy–with the works! Tickets range from $80 to $85. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. See review on page B15.
‘The Lightning Thief’
The Smithtown Performing Arts Center presents The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical from Sept. 30 to Oct. 29. As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief is an action-packed mythical adventure “worthy of the gods” Tickets are $40, $35 seniors, $25 students. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.
Vendors Wanted
◆ St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 29 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown seeks craft or new merchandise vendors for its Craft Fair and Car Show on Oct. 8 (rain date is Oct. 15 for craft fair only) $50/space. Visit www.stthomasofcanterbury.net or call 631-265-4520 to obtain an application.
◆ Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 716 Route 25A, Rocky Point seeks vendors to be a part of their annual October Festival on Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fee for vendor participation of new items, no raffles is $35 per10’ x 10’ space. Must supply own table and chairs. Visit www.thefishchurch.com Festivals and Events page.
Once upon a time, many years ago, the East End of Long Island was densely populated with farms that grew potatoes and cabbages and cauliflower. Even though most of them have become vineyards, there are still a few that continue to produce the original crops, and Long Island cauliflower, whether the familiar white common variety or the purple, green or orange ones that are the harbingers of autumn, tastes virtually the same, although some people say the purple has a slightly nuttier taste. All are members of the cruciferous family which makes them great sources of vitamin C, and purple cauliflower is especially good for the anti-oxidants it contains. Whatever color you choose, you’re in for a veggie treat and a good dose of healthy nutrients.
Roasted Purple Cauliflower
YIELD: Makes 6 to 8 servings
INGREDIENTS:
1 large head purple cauliflower
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2/3 cup grated Parmigiano cheese
1/3 cup toasted pignoli nuts
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Slice cauliflower lengthwise through the core into 4 to 6 one-inch steaks. Brush both sides with olive oil, sprinkle with half the salt and pepper, then half the cheese. Bake about 15 minutes, until top is golden, then flip, sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper and cheese and bake another 15 minutes or so until that surface is golden and bubbly. Remove from oven, transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with toasted pignoli nuts. Serve with any meat, fish, poultry or vegetable protein.
Giardiniera
YIELD: Makes 6 to 8 cups
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 head cauliflower cut into small florets
2 carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1/4” slices
2 celery ribs, trimmed and cut into 1/4” slices
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 cups white vinegar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
Kosher salt to taste
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons celery seeds
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 tablespoon dried marjoram
DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, toss together cauliflower, carrots, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeño pepper; pack into glass jars. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, bay leaves, celery seeds, fennel seeds and marjoram; stir well and bring to a boil. Once it boils, remove from heat, remove bay leaves and pour liquid over vegetables in jars. Let cool completely, place lids on jars, and refrigerate for up to one week. Serve with assorted salamis, prosciutto, and hard cheeses.
Cream of Cauliflower Soup
YIELD: Makes 4 to 6 servings
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup unsalted butter
White part only of one leek, rinsed and sliced
1/4 cup flour
1 quart chicken broth
1 head cauliflower broken into bite-size florets
1 potato, peeled and diced
Freshly ground white pepper
2 cups cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage leaves
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
DIRECTIONS:
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add leeks and saute until tender, about 6 minutes. Stirring constantly, add flour until mixture forms a paste, then, still stirring constantly, gradually add chicken broth, cauliflower, potato andground pepper. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer about 15-20 minutes, until cauliflower and potato are very tender. Remove from heat and let sit to cool slightly. In small batches ladle into bowl of food processor and puree; return pureed mixture to saucepan. Stirring constantly, add cream and bring just to a simmer; reduce heat to low and simmer about 15 minutes, until it starts to thicken. Stir in herbs and serve hot, cold or at room temperature with focaccia.
A product from Sweet Woodland Farm. Photo courtesy of Rachel Stephens
The leaves are changing and there is a nip in the air, which means it is time for one of the community’s favorite fall events! After two years virtual and outdoors, the 22nd annual Women’s EXPO returns in-person at the newly renovated Middle Country Public Library, in Centereach on Thursday, Oct.6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with more than 70 exhibitors.
An initiative of the Middle Country Library Foundation, this annual event celebrates women entrepreneurs by connecting them with their peers, local business women and most importantly, potential customers.
It’s been a tough couple of years for everyone and entrepreneurs have really taken a hit. “While the library’s Miller Business Center never stopped working with these and other entrepreneurs the entire time, we know that the camaraderie and energy of the EXPO is invaluable. We are happy to welcome these local entrepreneurs into our new space,” says library director, Sophia Serlis-McPhillips.
“Our favorites along with a great selection of new women entrepreneurs will be at this year’s EXPO and we can’t wait,” said Elizabeth Malafi, coordinator of the library’s Miller Business Center. As it has in previous years, EXPO welcomes a diverse group of entrepreneurs with something for everyone including soaps, food, clothing and more. Like all entrepreneurs, they have worked hard to survive uncertain times.
Shahnilla Jamal, chair of the EXPO’s planning committee and an SVP and Relationship Manager at HSBC Bank is excited to appreciate and celebrate these entrepreneurs. “Resilience is what I see in the women of Long Island, especially the EXPO entrepreneurs,” she said. “They have endured many trials and tribulations over the past couple of years, yet these amazing women have emerged stronger and more determined than ever before.”
Long Island has always supported small businesses and the entrepreneurial spirit. The support comes from shoppers and other Long Island businesses, including People’s Alliance Federal Credit Union (PAFCU), who has supported the EXPO for many years. Lisa Mitnick, Senior Manager of Business development for PAFCU knows how important it is. “Driving initiatives that advance women in their careers is not just critical to our business success, but is extremely important. The EXPO promotes the career advancement and success of women throughout Long Island,” she said.
Let’s learn more about some of the women you’ll meet at the EXPO.
Loretta OberheimArtwork by Loretta Oberheim
Loretta Oberheim
Loretta Oberheim Art
@lorettaoberheimart
After hearing great things about the EXPO from her dear friend and photographer, Holly Hunt, Loretta Oberheim, decided to apply to participate. “The support she had received from the wide range of female entrepreneurs, as well as Middle Country Library, was something I found to be extraordinary…To see an entire event celebrating female entrepreneurs is phenomenal, and I’m proud to be a part of it.”
Loretta is an award-winning sculptor and abstract artist. After graduating with a B.F.A. in Textile/Surface design from the Fashion Institute of Technology, she began working in the interior design industry with her designs gracing the pages of Vogue, Architectural Digest and more. A traumatic brain injury made creating impossible for a while, but after a time, Loretta was able to create again in a new form – contemporary abstract impressionism.
As an entrepreneur, sales are important of course, but for Loretta, one of her greatest business and creative successes happened when she gave a piece of her artwork away.“A young woman came by my booth with her parents and commented on my cool cane. After looking at my work, she commented to her mom that she needed to start painting again.” This comment touched Loretta. She gave one of her paintings to the young woman telling her to “go home and just start trying.” For Loretta, nothing compared to the moment. She knew that the young woman would forever look at that painting and see that a complete stranger had faith in her.
Rachel Stephens
Rachel Stephens
Sweet Woodland Farm
@sweetwoodlandfarm
Born and raised on Long Island, Rachel Stephens owns and runs Sweet Woodland Farm on the North Fork, growing elderberry, herbs, roots and more. The crops are hand-harvested, barn-dried and used in all the wellness products Rachel makes and sells through farmer’s markets, local shops and the EXPO. Using the herbs she grows to help people is an incredible feeling for her. Some moments, when Rachel is alone on the farm, looking around, she is reminded that success doesn’t need to be proven financially, but success can mean that you are doing what you love to do.
“Besides these cherished moments, I celebrate quietly to myself every time a customer tells me how well my products have helped them. It feels incredible to know that I can help people using herbs I’ve grown myself and processed by hand into a product that people will enjoy and benefit from. It’s these moments when I can appreciate the work that I’ve chosen rather than feel the rush and burdens of running a business.”
Rachel is thrilled to be at EXPO again this year. What she remembers most about last year’s event is the camaraderie and support among the women who participate. “I appreciate that there is an event recognizing and celebrating woman owned businesses. As women gain momentum in every field I’m happy to represent women in farming at the EXPO.”
Tina Dos Reis
Tina Dos Reis
All Out Anime!
@alloutanime
After too many years in retail management, in 2014 Tina Dos Reis decided to be her own boss, starting a small business that suffered too many losses during Covid and closed. Having plenty of time on her hands, she started watching Japanese anime. Tina quickly became hooked on the action-packed scenes full of heroes with powers and quirks and started collecting keychains, figures and her current obsession, nendoroids.
That’s when it clicked, her next entrepreneurial outing — “selling anime figures!” Choosing a business name wasn’t difficult.“The phrase ‘go all out,’ is used quite often in anime. Characters will say it when they are determined to act on or do something important. Going all out was exactly what I wanted to do with this new venture.” And so, All Out Anime!: Your Place to Go All Out! was born. It is a business built on trust. With much of the product imported, there are many fakes out there. This can be a big challenge and is the reason customers may turn to well-known, larger shops first. But Tina is trying to change that in her corner of the anime world — she guarantees that her merchandise is 100% fully-licensed.
As an online business, one of Tina’s proudest moments has been creating her first website. “When you see your vision come to life, it’s truly exhilarating!” She is excited to be a part of this year’s EXPO. “This event is such a great opportunity not just for myself, but for all women entrepreneurs.The local community will have the chance to see firsthand the price we women put into our small businesses, as well as the friendly service we provide in order to make each customer experience a happy one.”
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The 22nd annual Women’s EXPO will take place on Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd, Centereach from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Snacks and lunch will be available for purchase in the EXPO Café. Admission is free and there is ample parking. For further information, call the library at 631-585-9393 x296 or visit www.womensEXPOli.org.
From left, Emily Rose Lyons (Daisy), Brooke Sterling (Kat), and Michelle Beth Herman (JoJo) in a scene from the show. Photo from John W. Engeman Theater
From left, Stephen Cerf, Andryi Nahimiak, Brandon Kallen, Coleman Cummings,and Michelle Beth Herman in a scene from 'Mystic Pizza'. Photo from John W. Engeman Theater
Brooke Sterling in a scene from the show. Photo from John W. Engeman Theater
From left, Emily Rose Lyons, Brooke Sterling and Michelle Beth Herman in a scene from the show.
Photo from John W. Engeman Theater
The cast of 'Mystic Pizza'. Photo from John W. Engeman Theater
Brooke Sterling and Emily Rose Lyons in a scene from the show. Photo from John W. Engeman Theater
From left, Emily Rose Lyons, Michelle Beth Herman, Brooke Sterling, Coleman Cummings, Andryi Nahimiak, Stephen Cerf. Photo from John W. Engeman Theater
By Barbara Anne Kirshner
It’s curtains up on another scintillating season of shows at the Engeman! How can they top last year’s caliber productions that offered one magnificent show after the other? Well, they have done it again with an effervescent Mystic Pizza.
The musical was adapted from the 1988 film classic starring Julia Roberts about three young coming of age waitresses working at a small-town pizzeria in Mystic, Connecticut, a town that is quiet all winter but bustling with tourists in the summer. The real pizza parlor was a popular place in Mystic since 1973 and became the inspiration for the film after being visited by screenwriter, Amy Jones.
The world premiere was at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine in 2021. Interesting to note that the concept for a Mystic Pizza musical was first visited in 2007 as part of the plot in season 2 of the NBC sitcom 30 Rock.
This juke box musical rocks with some of the best tunes from the 80’s and 90’s including those of Melissa Ethridge, John Mellencamp, Van Morrison, Phil Collins, Pat Benatar and Debbie Gibson. The songs compliment a substantial script that centers around the lives of three teenage Portuguese waitresses at this pizzeria who are on the threshold of making major decisions concerning lives, careers and romance. The plot highlights the contrast between the working class living in Mystic year-round and the affluent tourists who summer there.
Igor Goldin in his Director’s Notes commented on how intriguing it was to work on a musical that had only one prior production. That allowed him to open the door for creating without any preconceived ideas. The result is a true feast of sight and sound starting with an ingenious set designed by Kyle Dixon that gives the feeling of a New England fishing village with a rustic backdrop and featuring a large A-frame structure, center stage on a turntable that revolves into various settings. Jose Santiago’s lighting design enhances each set change and establishes mood.
The show is energetic right from the start with John Mellencamp’s spirited Small Town that instantly immerses us in the lives of these townies. The songs are well chosen and placed in just the right spots to help drive the story line. Under the direction of Sarah Wussow, the band wraps itself around each of these pop tunes and is a driving force in delivering emotions. Ashley Marinelli’s choreography compliments the energy of the show with joyous, bouncy movement that embraces the rock tone. Costumes by Dustin Cross appropriately contrast the classes with tight fitting miniskirts for townies as opposed to collegiate styles for upper class.
The three waitresses are engaging as they navigate into adulthood. There is Jojo (Michelle Beth Herman), who faints at her wedding to Bill (Stephen Cerf) but is conflicted since she doesn’t want their relationship to end. She aspires to make something of herself and dreams of owning her own restaurant. Cerf, a consummate vocalist and dancer, punches out Addicted to Love with revved up passion telling us just how committed he is to Jojo. Their duet Take My Breath Away highlights their exquisite vocals and undeniable chemistry.
Sisters Kat (Brooke Sterling) and Daisy (Emily Rose Lyons) are complete opposites. Daisy longs to get out of this Connecticut town and thinks her only option is to attract a well-healed summer tourist. She meets Charles Gordon Windsor, Jr. (Jake Bentley Young), who comes from a wealthy family but is equally disenchanted with his life. His secret desire to be an artist is overshadowed by his father’s insistence that he become a lawyer. Charlie encourages Daisy to have faith in herself and go for what she really wants which is to become a lawyer. Lyons and Young turn in a sensual performance with I Think We’re Alone Now. But conflict erupts when Daisy realizes he invited her to a family dinner as a show of rebellion against his parents’ plans for his future. Young and Lyons’ Hit Me With Your Best Shot is electrifying.
Kat is the smart one, accepted into Yale and is an aspiring astronomer, but naïve in matters of the heart having fallen for Tim (Corbin Payne), an architect who is new in town working on restoration of an old historic residence. As Kat, Sterling embraces the emotion of first love with a poignant Lost in Your Eyes. Sterling and Payne share a sweet moment in When I See You Smile, but their characters’ relationship crumbles when Tim confesses to being in a loveless marriage.
Leona (Kathryn Markey) is charming as the owner of the pizza shop who exudes concern for her teenage waitresses and mischievous in not revealing the secret ingredient to her specialty sauce until just the right moment.
Kent M. Lewis (The Fireside Gourmet) keeps us in suspense as the aloof critic who will either make or break the pizza shop with his review.
The company adds so much fun and animation to this polished production. and an enthusiastic standing ovation punctuated the sterling performance during last Saturday’s show. The Engeman has done it again with this delightful romp into its 15th season. Catch Mystic Pizza through Oct. 30.
The John W. Engeman Theater is located at 250 Main St., Northport. For tickets, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
Photographer John Deng, left, pictured with Gallery North's Executive Director Ned Puchner, won this year's Best in Show award. Photo by Kate Schwarting/Gallery North
Ned Puchner with Cassandra Voulo
Myungja Koh with Ned Puchner
Gail Neuman with Ned Puchner
Jessamyn Go with Ned Puchner
Ned Puchner with John DiNaro
Holly Hunt with Ned Puchner
Ned Puchner with Mary Jane van Zeijts
Justin Cavagnaro with Ned Puchner
Diana Parrington with Ned Puchner
Toni Neuschäfer with Ned Puchner
Karen Kemp with Ned Puchner
Ned Puchner with Diane Bard
Gallery North in Setauket hosted its 56th annual Outdoor Art Show & Music Festival on Sept. 17 and 18.
The two-day event, which attracted over 5,500 visitors, showcased the works of 106 juried exhibitors offering original paintings, prints, photography, ceramics, pottery, woodwork, glassware, artisan created jewelry, handmade crafts, decorations and clothing .
Juried by Marianne Della Croce, Executive Director of the Art League of Long Island; Lorena Salcedo-Watson, Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Art at Stony Brook University; and contemporary artist Tom Brydelsky, awards were granted for each art category, including wood craft, fiber art, glass art, jewelry design, paiting in oil and acrylic, ceramis and pottery, graphic and drawing, watercolor and pastel and photography along with Best in Show and Honorable Mentions.
Gallery North’s Executive Director Ned Puchner had the honor of presenting the awards. The winning artists will be featured in Gallery North’s Winners Circle Exhibition in 2023.
And the awards go to:
Best in Show: John Deng
Outstanding Wood Craft: John DiNaro
Outstanding Fiber Art: Diana Parrington
Outstanding Glass Art: Justin Cavagnaro
Outstanding Jewelry Design: Gail Neuman
Outstanding Painting in Oil and Acrylic: Mary Jane van Zeijts
Outstanding Ceramics and Pottery: Jessamyn Go
Outstanding Work on Paper – Graphic and Drawing: Cassandra Voulo
Outstanding Work on Paper – Watercolor and Pastel: Myungja Koh
Outstanding Photography: Holly Hunt
Honorable Mentions: Karen Kemp, Diane Bard and Toni Neuschaefer
Catch a free screening of STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe at the Vanderbilt Planetarium on Oct. 6.
PROGRAMS
Fall Crafternoons
Drop by the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor through the month of September to enjoy seasonal, self-serve crafts in their workshop. Free with admission of $6 adults, $5 kids. Call 367-3418.
Kids Creatures of the Night – This event has been postponed to Oct. 9
Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for a “not so dark” kid friendly Creatures of the Night event on Oct. 1 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Meet nighttime animals, hear a story about some nocturnal animals, and take a short walk in the woods to see where creatures of the night make their homes. Please bring a picnic blanket to watch the animal presentations and story. Rain date is Oct. 9. Cost is $10 per child/ $5 per adult. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org.
Skull Scavenger Hunt
In anticipation of Halloween, the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will offer a Skull Scavenger Hunt during gallery hours, Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Oct. 23. Hunt for papier-mache skulls around the museum in this seasonal, spooky scavenger hunt. Find them all and win a piece of candy! Free with admission of $6 adults, $5 kids/seniors. Call 367-3418.
Scavenger Hunt at the Hatchery – just added!
Join the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor for a scavenger hunt on Oct. 5 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Take your family on a hunt around the hatchery to find some amazing fish. Admission fee is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. Call 516-692-6768 for more information.
Thankful Thursday at the Vanderbilt
The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its Thankful Thursdays series on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. Join them for a family-friendly planetarium show titled STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe narrated by Mark Hamill followed by a look through a telescope at the night sky (weather permitting). Free but registration is required by visiting www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. For more info, call 854-5579.
FILM
‘The Addams Family’
Catch a free screening of The Addams Family 2 at Ellsworth W. Allen Park, 45 Motor Ave., Farmingdale on Sept. 30 at sundown. Pre-screening activities begin at 4:30 p.m. Bring seating. Call 516-797-7925 for updated information.
‘Ponyo’
Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntingotn continues its Cinema for Kids series with a screening of Ponyo on Oct. 2 at noon. Perfect for audiences of all ages, Ponyo centers on the friendship between five-year6old Sosuke and a magical goldfish named Ponyo, the young daughter of a sorcerer father and a sea-goddess mother. Rated G. Tickets are $12 adults, $5 children ages 12 and under. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.
THEATER
‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’
John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its children’s theater season with Disney’s Beauty and the BeastJr. on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. from Sept. 24 to Oct. 30. This Disney love story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the hideous Beast, a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved the curse will end. If he does not learn his lesson before the last enchanted rose petal falls, he and his household of enchanted objects will be doomed for all eternity. Enjoy the songs we all love such as “Be Our Guest” and “Tale as Old as Time.” All seats are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. Read review in next week’s paper.
‘A Kooky Spooky Halloween’
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off its 2022-2023 children’s theater season with A Kooky Spooky Halloween, a merry musical about a ghost who’s afraid of the dark, from Oct. 8 to 22 with a sensory sensitive performance on Oct. 9 at 11 a.m. Recently graduated spirit Abner Perkins is assigned to the Aberdeen Boarding House — known for its spectral sightings and terrific toast. Here, Abner finds himself cast into a company of its wacky residents. When his secret is revealed, he is forced to leave his haunted home and set-off on a quest with his newly found friends. All tickets are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
‘A good photograph is one that communicates a fact, touches the heart, leaves the viewer a changed person for having seen it.’ –Irving Penn
By Heidi Sutton
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack revealed the winners of its 29th annual Photo Contest at an award ceremony and reception at the recently opened Fountaingate Garden’s Life Plan Community’s Clubhouse on Sept. 20. The highlight of the evening was a traditional slide show of the winning selections from this and previous years. Winners were also given the option of sending in a video describing their photo and process.
Sponsored by the Tiffen Company, this year’s competition drew over 700 entries from amateur photographers across the country. Of those submissions, 32 photos were chosen to be enlarged, framed and hung on permanent display in the nursing home. The beautiful images will be on exhibit in the Helen and Nat Tiffen Gallery for a year and will then move up to the resident units.
The event is the brainchild of Dennine Cook, Chief Corporate Communications Officer oat Gurwin who started the contest in 1993 as a way of “making [Gurwin’s] blank walls more homelike.”
“That first year we had 60 entries in color and black and white. All the enlargements were made from negatives and slides and mounted on foamboard so we’ve really come a long way,” said Cook. “Now our contest reguarly receives more than 700 entries.”
Cook spoke of how the pandemic has taken an emotional toll on the residents at Gurwin. “For a long time they could not have visitors and often the only bright spot was seeing that familar photos outside their doorway … Your photos added some light and were appreciated more than you know.”
“This contest, although competitive and a great achievement for you as a photographer, is really about the people who get to see your work,” said Cook.
“These are challenging times for all of us … and your photos help to beautify all of our facilites,” added Stuart B. Almer, President and CEO of the Gurwin Healthcare System, before the winners were announced
This year’s judges, Christopher Appoldt (Christopher Appoldt Photography), Brandon Klein of The Tiffen Company and Tony Lopez (Tony Lopez Photography), were given the difficult task of choosing a grand prize winner along with honorable mentions for 12 categories as well as Best in Show, which this year was awarded to Deidre Elzer-Lento of Northport for “Rainbow Over LIPA Stacks,” and Best In Show Runner-Up.
Elzer-Lento spoke about the day she took the photo. “A storm was blowing through and I watched at my window until sure enough, a full double rainbow appeared.” She raced out to her backyard and took the picture over and over until she got that perfect shot.
This year’s Best In Show Runner-Up was awarded to Aaron Needle of Merrick for his sports photo titled “Safe!” Needle spoke of how he took the action photo during one of his son’s baseball game.
“All the selections, whether they be Honorable Mentions, Grand Prizes or Resident/Staff selections will be judged, discussed and enjoyed by so many appreciative eyes for years to come and to me that’s the real honor — that your photos will hang for decades here in our resident’s home,” said Cook.
The annual contest does not accept digital entries, only 8 × 10 prints, which are not returned. However, Cook was quick to assure the audience that all of the submissions will be put to good use. “[The residents] use them in art therapy as painting and drawing inspiration and in crafting classes. It’s become a great resource here at Gurwin and everyone is very grateful.”
2022 WINNINGSELECTIONS
Best in Show
‘Rainbow Over LIPA Stacks’by Deidre Elzer-Lento
Best in Show Runner-Up
‘Safe!’ by Aaron Needle
Action/Sports Category
Grand Prize
‘Fly with Me’by Michelle Nickerson
Honorable Mention
‘Mirror Image’ by Frank DiBenedetto
Altered/Enhanced Category
Grand Prize
‘Northport Dock’ by Ellen Gallagher
Honorable Mention
‘Mythical Forest’ by Ellen Gallagher
Children’s Category
Grand Prize
‘Watermelon Joy’ by Avihai Vaday
Honorable Mention
‘Julia’ by Mike DiRenzo
Landscapes Category
Grand Prize
‘Among the Aspen’by Meryl Lorenzo
Honorable Mention
‘Mabry Mill’ by Carol Goldstein
Long Island/ New York Category
Grand Prize
‘After the Storm’by Debbie Monastero
Honorable Mention
‘Gamecock Cottage’by Robert Oliva
Nature Category
Grand Prize
‘Mother Nature’ by Alan Sloyer
Honorable Mention
‘Autumn’s Litter’ by Tom Caruso
People Category
Grand Prize
‘Road Work’ by Vic Carlin
Honorable Mention
‘Moroccan Merchant’by Herb Knopp
Pets Category
Grand Prize
‘Snow Day’ by Katie Scherer
Honorable Mention
‘Baxter Wants a Treat’
by Dianne Boothe
Still Life Category
Grand Prize
‘Farrier’s Tools of the Trade’by Dianne Boothe
Honorable Mention
‘Wine & Cheese’ by Bobbie Turner
Travel Category
Grand Prize
‘Grazing on the Meadow’ by Carol Milazzo DiRenzo
Honorable Mention
‘Sunset Surf’ by Erin Bonitz
Wildlife Category
Grand Prize
‘Eastern Phoebe’ by Frank Silverman
Honorable Mention
‘American Beauty’ by Debbie Monastero
Student Category
Grand Prize
‘The Vessel’ by Emma Azevedo
Honorable Mention
‘A Walk in the Park’by Noah Gorlewski
Resident/Staff Selections
‘Blue Eyes’ by Lora Ann Batorsky
‘Summer Wave’ by Michael Danielson
‘Baby Isla’ by Nicole Eberle
‘Who’s There?’ by Fred Fenster
‘Port Jeff Ferry’by Les Goldschmidt
‘Just Chillin’ by Alan Sloyer
Entries for next year’s photo contest will be accepted between Feb. 15 and April 15, 2023. For more information, visit www.gurwin.org/about/photo-contest/.
Rachel Stephens
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