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Volume 28
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MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT
Spuntino of St. James ............................4
AROUND TOWN
Casino Party at Knox School ................6
Pancake Breakfast With the Easter Bunny ......................................6
Local Talent Showcased....................................................................8
Rummage Sale on April 25 ................................................................8
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Grand Marshals, Princesses & Princes ....................................10-14
Eagle Court of Honor Held for Andrew Oswald............................16
St. James Lutheran Church Holy Week Schedule ........................18
Viking Auction Set for April 24 ........................................................18
Edward Jones Ranks #1 Financial-Services Firm to Work For ......20
Indoor Garage Sale on April 11 ....................................................20
Smithtown Food Pantry Donations Still Needed ..........................22
AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in St. James ........................................84
IN THE NEWS
Smithtown’s 350th Anniversary Celebrations ..........................24-30
Breathe For Britt Benefit Set for April 12 ........................................31
A Day of Love and Support to Benefit Ronnie McCarthy ..........32
Meet The Author Book Signing ......................................................32
Smithtown Rotary Thanks King Kullen ............................................32
St. James Resident to Ride the 4K for Cancer Bike Ride ............34
HISTORICALLY SPEAKING
William Winthrop Taylor and Deepwells ..................................38-42
Boy Scout Troop 7 Centennial Celebration ............................44-45
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Swing Dance Long Island Schedule ..............................................48
Classic Movies at Smithtown Performing Arts Center ..................48
Smithtown Performing Arts Center Calendar ..........................50-51
On Stage at Staller Center ........................................................52-54
Long Island Museum Calendar ................................................58-59
Programs Offered at the Library ................................................60-68
HOME & GARDEN
Design Ideas......................................................................................72
Naturally Speaking ..........................................................................74
LEGAL-EASE ........................................................................................76
REALTY-WISE ......................................................................................78
MONEY MATTERS ..............................................................................80
POSTAL CORNER................................................................................82
HEALTH NOTES
Ask Ron Villano..................................................................................86
Because Accidents Happen ..........................................................88
Free Lecture: The Healing Affects of Sound Therapy ..................89
Smithtown Senior Citizen Dept. Offers Medical Alert Services ..89
Short Return On Your Investments? ..............................................90
CELEBRATIONS ..................................................................................92
SPRING EGG HUNT ON APRIL 4 ......................................................93
POET’S CORNER ................................................................................95
OBITUARIES ........................................................................................96
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ............................................................ 100
DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS .............................................. 102-103
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M E R C H A N T
S P O T L I G H T
Spuntino of St. James
BRICK OVEN PIZZA - RESTAURANT - BAR
420 North Country Road, St. James, NY 11780
631-686-6700
www.SpuntinoOnline.com
by Elizabeth Isabelle
Welcome to Spuntino of St.
James, home of authentic Brick
Oven Pizza and traditional Italian favorites. At the center of
Spuntino is their open brick oven
kitchen, where each unique and
authentic Neopolitan pizza is
crafted by hand. Family-owned
and operated, Spuntino’s wood
fired brick ovens turn out pizzas
with a delicate thin crust that is
both crisp and airy, topped with
the finest homemade and imported ingredients. Fresh whole
milk mozzarella, fresh basil and
their own fresh margherita sauce
is only the beginning. From
there, select your own “Pizzette”
or specialty pie. Gluten free and
whole wheat crust is also available.
Restaurant owners Michael Lomanto and Frank Manganello
have created a space that is casually elegant and spacious.
Comfortable seating, high ceilings, a full bar with an impressive cocktail and wine list
enhance your dining experience.
In the spring and summer, enjoy
dining outdoors on the patio,
with additional outdoor seating
coming soon. Excellent service
and consistent high quality have
earned Michael, Frank and staff a
loyal following. You are welcomed as their guest and treated
like part of the family. While the Brick Oven is center
stage for their artisanal pizzas,
Spuntino’s offers a full menu featuring classic soups, fresh salads,
paninis, pasta, meat and fresh
seafood entrees. Spuntino also
offers a full catering menu to
make your at-home celebration
spectacular. Many of the menu
recipes used at Spuntino are old
family favorites and also feature
creative signature Spuntino specialties. Winter is coming to a
close and spring is just around
the corner – book early for your
Communion, Confirmation and
Graduation catering needs.
Michael and Frank will help you
customize your menu, leaving
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you free to enjoy your special
day with family and friends.
Spuntino offers Happy Hour –
Sunday through Friday from 3:30
p.m. to 7 p.m. Stop in for half
price sangria, select beers and
wines, seasonal and house
drinks at the bar. Take advantage
of Wednesday’s Pizza Special
where you can enjoy a Regular,
Sicilian or Grandma pie for only
$12.95 – no coupon necessary
and no limit! Just call ahead and
stop in and pick up your order.
All of Spuntino’s menu items are
available for takeout and
Spuntino will also deliver your
order to your home or business. Visit Spuntino online at
www.SpuntinoOnline.com to see
their wonderful menu. Michael
and Frank and the entire staff at
Spuntino Brick Oven Pizza
Restaurant and Bar wish the entire St. James community a spring
filled with family, friends, good
food and good times. Mangia!
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A R O U N D
T O W N
Gatsby Gold Coast Casino Party at Knox School
Saturday, March 21
Brown - LaRosa Mansion on the
grounds of Knox School. You are invited to dress for the occasion.
Tickets, at $75 per person, are available on line at www.knoxschool.org.
For additional information contact Janice Zingale at 686-1600 ext 401,
[email protected]
Knox School will host a gatsby
gold coast casIno Party on Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 7-11 p.m.
on the campus of the Knox School,
541 Long Beach Road in Nissequogue. This evening of fine food,
wine, ale, bubbly, music and casino
games will take place in the historic
Pancake Breakfast With the Easter Bunny
The St. James Fire Department
Engine Company 3 invites you,
your family, and friends to have
breakfast with the Easter Bunny
on Sunday, March 29, 2015 from
8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the St. James
Fire Department, located on
Route 25A and Lake Avenue in
St. James.
Besides meeting the Easter
Bunny, a complete breakfast will
be prepared by the fire depart
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Adults/$7 and children under
12/$3. Attention families... for
every 4 people in your family the
5th is FREE. For additional information call 584-5760 or
584-5799.
The St. James Fire Department
supports the Suffolk County Burn
Center and the Firefighter Cancer
Support Network.
ment’s own Chef Tansey. Enjoy
this hearty family style breakfast
along with meeting and taking
pictures with the Easter Bunny...
CRAFTER’S TABLE
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Henrietta Homes
AND PROPERTIES, INC.
328 Lake Avenue,St. James, NY 11780 • 631-862-6999
www.henriettahomes.com
Directly across from the St. James Post Office
the Business end of real estate
It’s not too Late
to Be your own Boss!
273 Lake Ave., St. James. $699,000.
Builder's own custom office space. Stunning details, conference room, kitchenette with granite, 1.5 baths, garage,
rear off street parking, gleaming hardwood floors, nothing
to do but move in and set up shop. This building is also for
rent at $5,500 a month.
94 Maple Ave., Smithtown.
$599,000.
Prior attorney's office situated on .85
acre lot in central location. Two story
cape code style commercial building
also boasts detached garage with loft
and 20+ parking spaces.
745 Middle Country Rd., St. James. $659,000.
This building has three stories of income potential. Several
of the floors are already rented out with long term leases.
Nothing to do but collect the rent. This free standing building offers rear off street parking and high visibility to the
street. There is also a third floor office space that is available for lease at this time for $750.
470A Moriches Rd. St. James.
$259,000.
This mixed use building gives you the
opportunity to work from home.
Charming 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment upstairs and your own office
space downstairs. What's better then
that? No reason to ever be late to work
again!
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425 Lake Ave., St. James.
This centrally located building has
everything you could ever need in a
work and home environment. Between
the business that can be run from this
building, as well as several attached
apartments for additional income, this
building can only make you money.
There is a store front available for rent
at this time with great road frontage in
high traffic section of town for $1,700.
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A R O U N D
T O W N
Local Talent Showcased
It’s drum time! On January 30,
2015, local drum school, Teaching Drums, held their 3rd annual
recital, featuring stellar performances by 36 students. Held in the
Parish Hall at St. James Lutheran
Church, over 200 people attended this fun and free event,
which included professional
lighting, a sound engineer and
videographer.
Each student prepared a piece
of their choice, and played
drums to the song. What a great
night showcasing some real talent! Performers ranged in age
from 6 to 18, beginner to advanced.
Guests were treated to music
of several genres – country, rock,
pop, heavy metal, jazz and even
Big Band. Students performed
songs by various artists including
Taylor Swift, Metallica, Queen,
Florida Georgia Line, Billy Joel,
Rush, and even a tribute to Gene
Krupa. It was an exciting night as
the audience of friends and family cheered them on. Following the performances,
an award ceremony recognized
the accomplishment of each student, and the winners of the
“Fastest Hands Contest” were announced. Winner of the Elementary School division was
Ayden Fleming, tied for the Middle School Division were Tyler DeSimone and Michael Ciminiello, and the High School
Division winner was Rob
Verderosa. Also awarded was
Most Improved to Emma Hassett.
Teaching Drums is a state-ofthe-art recording/teaching studio
located in St. James. They specialize in private drum lessons
for students of all ages, beginner
to advanced, as well as NYSSMA
preparation. You can reach
Teaching Drums at 631-2400690 or at
[email protected].
Spring Rummage Sale Set for April 25
The St. James United
Methodist Church, located at
532 Moriches Road in St. James
(north of Rte. 25A), will host their
annual sPrIng ruMMagE
salE on Saturday, April 25,
2015. Doors will be open from 9
a.m. to 2 p.m. with a bag sale at
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1:30 p.m. Clothing, linens, jewelry, household items and much
more will be for sale.
Donations will be accepted
the week of April 20.
For additional information call
the Church office at 584-5340.
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A R O U N D
T O W N
31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Grand Marshals, Princesses and Princes
The St. James Chamber of Commerce is happy to
present the 2015 Grand Marshals – The Caligiuri
Family, owners of Patio Pizza; and the Princesses
and Princes for their 31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade which was held on Saturday, March 14, 2015
along Lake Avenue.
Grand Marshals
The St. James Chamber of Commerce is pleased that The
Caligiuri Family has been named the Grand Marshals, of
the 31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St. James. Caligiuri’s Restaurant first opened in 1956 on the corner
of 347 and Route 111 by their grandfather who came from
Italy in the 1930’s. After it sold in 1971, they bounced
around a while. They had about five other pizza restaurants but finally settled in St. James in 1977 when Jean and
Amedeo Caligiuri bought Patio Pizza. With the help of
their children Laura, Guy, Teddy and Dawn, it became the
Patio Pizza of today. Probably only a handful of businesses
have been around St. James as long and have seen a wider
variety of people.
The Caligiuri family loves St. James! They love sharing
stories with their customers or welcoming new ones who
have just moved in. They feel like they are part of the fabric of the town. They have been touched by so many lives, shared memories, and really have enjoyed serving the people of this town. Happy St. Patty’s Day! Make sure to stop by Patty-O-Pizza for a fresh slice! continued on page 12
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A R O U N D
Emma Campbell
Isabella Jones
Princesses
T O W N
Olivia Lane
continued from page 10
Emma Campbell
Emma,who is 5 years old, is very excited to be starting kindergarten in
the fall at St. James Elementary. She’ll
be joining her big sister, Katie who is
in the 2nd grade. Emma resides in St. James with her mom, dad, big sis
Katie and puppy, Molly. She enjoys
dancing at Chorus Line and is honing
her swim skills at Saf-T-Swim.
Victoria Dawson
Sarah Emily Feeney
Josephine Loughlin
Victoria Dawson
Victoria is 6 years old and attends
kindergarten at Mills Pond Elementary. Her older sisters, Cassandra and
Shannon, along with mom and dad
are very proud of her accomplishments and ambition. Victoria is currently involved in soccer with the
Smithtown Kickers, basketball at St. Patrick’s, gymnastics at Apex Athletics and is a Daisy Girl Scout. She
loves being active, part of a team,
playing with friends, and always willing to lend a helping hand. We love
you Victoria!
Sarah Emily Feeney
Sarah, a St. James resident since birth,
is a 5-year-old princess. Her Nana,
Bridget, was born and raised in Co.
Donegal Ireland, where her family
still resides in Ballyliffin. Her papa’s
family is from Co Roscommon. She
has an older brother, Brayden (9),
older sister Katelyn (7), and a younger
sister Brianna (2). Sarah wishes to follow in the footsteps of her older
sister and feels privileged to represent
St. James as an Irish princess at the OUR TOWN • MARCH 2015
St. Patrick’s Day parade held on
March 14.
Isabella Jones
Isabella, who was born here in St.
James, just turned 7 years old and is a
top student at St. James Elementary.
She is very active at school and in the
neighborhood. She has been a member of the Smithtown Kickers Soccer
League for three years now and even
plays through the winter. Besides the
normal things young ladies enjoy, she
is excellent at computers and her new
hobby of making movies. She also
competitively plays her favorite online
game of Minecraft with her teenage
sisters and their friends.
Olivia Lane
Olivia is a fun, outgoing 3 year old
that loves her baby sister Gia. Olivia
loves playing with play doh and
watching play doh eggs on her iPad,
as well as singing and dancing to Taylor Swift and Katy Perry. Olivia attends St. James Lutheran pre-school.
Josephine Loughlin
Josephine, who is 5 years old, attends
kindergarten at St. James Elementary
School. She likes gymnastics and her
dance classes. She enjoys coloring
and drawing pictures, and loves her
puppy Tinker Bell. Every year
Josephine watches the St. James parade and is so thankful to be chosen
as a Princess.
continued on page 14
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A R O U N D
Carmine Abbate
Princes
Oliver Augier
T O W N
Braden McCormick
Sonny Smith
continued from page 12
Carmine Abbate
Carmine is 9 years old and a
third grader at Mills Pond Elementary School. He has been
training in martial arts for the
past three years and enjoys
learning new self defense techniques and skills at karate class.
Carmine is a Bear Cub Scout in
Pack 228. His favorite scouting
activity is the Pinewood Derby
and enjoys designing and racing
his car each year. He loves
spending time with his family
and playing with his two rambunctious dogs. Carmine’s
biggest dream is to one day become a video game maker. Oliver Augier
Oliver is 6 years old and enjoys
participating in sports, learning
new things and spending time
with his friends and family.
Braden McCormick
Braden is 8 years old but turned
9 on St. Patrick’s day! He loves
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Sonny Smith
Sonny, who is 6 years old,
loves playing soccer, baseball
and basketball. He has a brother,
Rocco, and a dog Olive. In the
summer he loves to go the beach
and out on the boat!
Mark YOur CalEndar!
specializing in custom designs
and expert jewelry repair
All done on premises.
flag football, basketball and
baseball, and is an excellent student at Mills Pond Elementary
School. A great son and little
brother, he is always lucky and
always smiling.
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Saturday, April 4
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A R O U N D
T O W N
Eagle Court of Honor Held for Andrew J. Oswald
Suffolk County Legislator
Robert Trotta praised Andrew Oswald of St. James’ Boy Scout
Troop 7 for achieving the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout at his
recent Court of Honor. Andrew
has been an active scout since
age six when he was in first
grade. For his Eagle Scout community
service project, Andrew refurbished the interior and exterior
of the Barred Owl cage at the
Sweetbriar Nature Center in
Smithtown. A representative from
Sweetbriar attended the ceremony and brought one of the
owls with her to show to the audience.
“Andrew has demonstrated he
is capable of responsibility and
leadership by completing the
tasks necessary to becoming an
Eagle Scout. He received a baseball scholarship to attend the
Pictured at the Eagle Scout Court of Honor are Suffolk County Legislator
Robert Trotta (left) and Eagle Scout Andrew Oswald.
University of Bridgeport where
he is pursuing a degree in Sports
Medicine. I am sure that the
skills and confidence he acquired during his scouting years
will guide him in his future endeavors. I applaud his work
ethic and athletic abilities and
hope that he will remain committed to the 13th Legislative
District,” said Suffolk County
Legislator Robert Trotta.
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A R O U N D
T O W N
2015 St. James Lutheran Church
Holy Week Worship Schedule
St. James Lutheran
Church would like to invite all our friends and
neighbors in St. James to
celebrate Holy Week
with us by attending our
Worship Services beginning with Palm Sunday
on March 29 and ending with the joyous celebration of Easter on April 5!
Palm Sunday
March 29, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Easter Sunday Services
April 5
8 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
9:45 a.m. - Family Service in Parish
Hall
St. James Lutheran Church is located at the corner of 2nd and
Woodlawn Avenues. We are the
“Church with the Red Doors.” Our
doors are always open for you! All
are welcome.
Maundy Thursday
April 2, 6 p.m.
Seder Dinner and Worship in Parish Hall
Good Friday Services
April 3
11 a.m. – Walk-Around Service
7 p.m. – Tenebrae Service
Viking Chinese Auction April 24
The Ladies Auxiliary of St. James Sons of Norway Loyal
Lodge 252 will hold their annual
VIKING CHINESE AUCTION on
Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m. There
will be lots of great prizes and
baskets. Something for everyone.
This year’s event will be held in
the Parish Hall of the St. James
Lutheran Church, located at 230
Second Avenue in St. James (corner of 2nd and Woodlawn Aves.). Admission is $10 and includes
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by the workplace review web
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Scott Posner in St. James.
The ranking comes from an
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Jones associates and was administered by the workplace culture
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its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm’s business, from
the types of investment options
offered to the location of branch
offices, with an office located at
542 North Country Road in St. James (862-2020), is designed
to cater to individual investors in
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services of Edward Jones. Indoor Garage Sale Set for April 11
The St. James United Methodist
Church, located at 532 Moriches
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April 11, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
You may rent a table and sell your
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browse. $25 buys you a table and
the space under it. Weather permitting outside tables will be offered
with a nonrefundable $10 fee, balance of $15 due date of sale. Doors
will be open at 9 a.m. to set up and
to the public at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the Church office at 5845340 by April 1 to reserve your
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Smithtown Food Pantry Donations Still Needed
by William J. garthe
Special thanks go out to a number of generous residents who
dropped off food and other items
for the Smithtown Food Pantry.
Canned goods, pasta, toothbrushes,
toothpaste, 100 rolls of toilet paper,
as well as a substantial check to
purchase fresh milk and eggs are
some examples of our residents’
generosity.
I am publishing the list of items
needed, just in case you have any
of these in abundance in your
pantry, as there are some folks right
here in St. James and Smithtown
who could use a little temporary
help.
Items needed
for the food pantry:
Baked beans, tuna fish, all types
canned vegetables, Chef Boyardee:
spaghetti, ravioli, lasagna and Beefaroni. Tomato sauce, peanut butter
and jelly, all boxed pastas and baby
food.
Other Items:
Soaps - hand & shower, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, toilet
paper, baby diapers and baby
wipes.
Your donations will be much appreciated and can be dropped off at
my office:
Reliance Real Estate
359 Lake Ave., St. James
(across from 7-Eleven)
I’m looking for the small donations that don’t warrant a drive to
Smithtown; the one can of tuna, or
baked beans, a box of pasta, one
bottle of shampoo, anything that
will help someone in need. Each week I will collect and deliver
to the pantry whatever is donated.
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SMITHTOWN’S SESQUARCENTENNIAL
Smithtown’s 350th Anniversary
2015 marks the 350th anniversary of Smithtown’s founding. To
celebrate this momentous occasion, the town has called on a
group of dedicated volunteers to
spearhead a year’s worth of festivities. The Smithtown 350
Foundation has been hard at
work planning a wide array of
activities and events, partnering
with a host of organizations and
institutions, to ensure that 2015
will be a landmark year worthy
of a landmark anniversary.
To this end, on March 5,2015,
the Foundation held one of its
first celebratory events, Smithtown’s 350th Birthday Gala at
Flowerfield in St. James. This
event featured a dynamic program of speakers, music, dancing
and dinner. The proceeds raised
from the evening will help the
Foundation pursue its mission of
promoting awareness of Smithtown’s history and celebrating
350 years of distinct heritage.
In order to make this a celebration worthy of 350 years, the
Foundation needs the generous
support of the community. If you
would like to become a sponsor
of the any of the events you can
call the Smithtown Historical Society at 265-6768 or Brad Harris
at 862-9274.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MARCH
23, 30
MONDAYS IN MARCH LECTuRE SERIES: an ongoing “Look
into Smithtown’s Past” presented
by the Smithtown Historical Society in the Frank Brush Barn, 7
p.m.
APRIL
25 at 11 a.m.
26 at 5 p.m.
VINTAGE BASEBALL
TOuRNAMENT presented by the
Smithtown Historical Society on
its historic fields.
town’s 350th Anniversary with a
parade down Main Street. Bands,
floats and much more....
19
DEDICATION OF THE STATuE
OF RICHARD SMYTHE, Route
111 and Main Street
MAY
PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART
CONTEST hosted by the Smithtown Township Arts Council
17
CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT presented by the Smithtown Historical Society
17
SMITHTOWN CHuRCH HISTORY DAY
29, 30, 31
SpIrIt Of SmIthtOwn theatrical production. Musical highlighting Smithtown’s 350 years of
history (a Sal St. George Production) at the Smithtown Center for
the Performing Arts
JuNE
5, 6, 7
SpIrIt Of SmIthtOwn theatrical production
27
ITALIAN CuLTuRE AND
HERITAGE FESTIVAL, presented
by the Order of Sons of Italy in
America New York Commission
for Social Justice and hosted on
the grounds of the Smithtown
Historical Society.
JuLY
7, 14, 21,28
SMITHTOWN COMMuNITY
BAND CONCERTS, hosted by
the Smithtown Historical Society’s Frank Brush Barn
SEPTEMBER
12
SESquARCENTENNIAL
PARADE on Main Street in
Smithtown - celebrating SmithOUR TOWN • MARCH 2015
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FIREWORkS CELEBRATION
at Sunken Meadow State Park
20
Smithtown Historical Society’s
ANNuAL HERITAGE COuNTRY
FAIR
OCTOBER
3
REVOLuTIONARY WAR EVENT,
the reenactment of the Battle of
Fort Slongo organized by the Ft.
Salonga Civic Association
15
Smithtown Historical Society’s
ANNuAL HERITAGE BALL - This
350th themed ball will honor an
exceptional individual from each
of the Town’s hamlets and villages
19, 26
FALL HARVEST LECTuRE SERIES
Town Historian Brad Harris continues his exploration of Smithtown’s past, presented by the
Smithtown Historical Society
NOVEMBER
2, 9
FALL HARVEST LECTuRE
SERIES, continues with a special
program honoring Smithtown’s
veterans.
DECEMBER
5
HERITAGE COuNTRY
CHRISTMAS presented by the
Smithtown Historical Society
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Smithtown Town Hall
Named in Honor of
Supervisor
Patrick R. Vecchio
On the 350th anniversary of the Town of
Smithtown, at the Town Board meeting held on
March 3, 2015, the Smithtown Town Council
unanimously voted to dedicate the Town of
Smithtown Town Hall building in honor of Supervisor Patrick R. Vecchio who was moved
to tears at this honor. The following is the Resolution that was made at that meeting.
The Town Council wishes to offer the
following resolution:
WHEREAS, Patrick R. Vecchio,
the son of Italian immigrant parents in Manhattan’s Little Italy,
was raised in Bensonhurst,
Brooklyn, and in 1968 began to
call the Town of Smithtown his
home.
WHEREAS, Patrick R. Vecchio
served his Country as a member
of the U.S. Army during the Korean War, was honorably discharged in 1954, and, thereafter,
began a distinguished law enforcement career when he joined
the New York City Police Department in 1955; and
WHEREAS, Patrick R. Vecchio’s
remarkable career as a police officer spanned 20 years serving as
a detective sergeant, the chief of
security for former New York City
Mayor John Lindsay, and as a
member of a special unit responsible for the protection of visiting
dignitaries, including United
States Presidents Eisenhower and
Kennedy; and
Patrick R. Vecchio has enriched
the lives of generations of Town
residents and maintained an unwavering commitment to fiscal
responsibility; and
WHEREAS, following his retirement from the New York City Police Department in 1975, Patrick
R. Vecchio embarked upon what
would become a legendary career in politics and was elected
Supervisor of the Town of Smithtown in 1978; and
WHEREAS, in light of Patrick R.
Vecchio’s life-long service to the
public and the residents of the
Town of Smithtown, the Town
Board deems it appropriate to
dedicate the Town of Smithtown
Town Hall building in his honor.
WHEREAS, Patrick R. Vecchio
has served as Supervisor of the
Town of Smithtown for the last
38 years and is the longest
tenured Supervisor in the history
of Long Island; and
WHEREAS, during his illustrious
tenure as Town Supervisor,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board
hereby approves that the Town of
Smithtown Town Hall building
located at 99 West Main Street,
Smithtown, New York shall, this
3rd day of March 2015, be dedicated in honor of Patrick R. Vecchio.
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Smithtown Celebrates 350 Years
With Re-creation of the First Town Board Meeting
On March 3, 2015, the Smithtown Performing Arts Center was
transformed to accommodate the
re-creation of the first town
board meeting of Smithtown and
the opening of the Time Capsule
from 50 years ago. Current Town
Councilpersons – Thomas McCarthy, Edward Wehrheim,
Robert Creighton and Lynne
Nowick, along with Supervisor
Patrick Vecchio, all in period
dress, took to the stage. Smithtown Historian Bradley Harris
emceed the event... which
turned out to be absolutely hilarious. All took part in this funfilled “meeting” with the
audience laughing hysterically. When it was time to open the
Time Capsule from Smithtown’s
300th anniversary celebration
Tony Tansey, along with historian
Noel Gish and Executive DirecOUR TOWN • MARCH 2015
tor of the Smithtown Historical
Society Kiernan Lannon had the
honors. Between the three of
them, along with the rest of the
“cast,” there was even more
laughter. This year the Smithtown
350 Foundation will be looking
for ideas to put in our Time Capsule, so start thinking about what
items would best represent this
year when the they open it up in
2065.
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HCDS Participated in Historic Bull Smythe Relay
On March 1, 2015 faculty and
staff members from Harbor
Country Day School participated
in the historic 36-mile Richard
Bull Smythe Relay Run/Walk
through the town of Smithtown.
The relay, which traced the original route that Smithtown founder
Richard Smythe rode in 1665,
served as the kickoff to a yearlong celebration of the Town of
Smithtown’s 350th anniversary. Harbor Country Day sponsored two separate mile-long
legs of the relay, beginning at the
entrance of Harbor Country Day
School at 17 Three Sisters Road
in St. James. Harbor joined other
sponsors to run or walk 36 consecutive one-mile legs through
each of the hamlets and villages
in Smithtown. Participants
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was read at the conclusion of the
relay, officially opening the yearlong festivities. “As an integral part of the
Smithtown community since
Pictured here are Harbor Country Day School participants in the Richard
Bull Smythe Relay Run/Walk in celebration of Smithtown’s 350th anniversary.
1958, Harbor Country Day was
eager to join in this celebration
of Smithtown,” said John Cissel,
Head of School at Harbor Country Day School. “We at Harbor
are proud to be a part of a community that has such a rich and
storied history. Being able to
help commemorate that history
was a great honor for us.”
Thank You For Your Generosity!
Smithtown is celebrating its
350th birthday with events
planned throughout the year. The
St. James Chamber of Commerce
was asked to donate items that
were raffled off at the 350th
birthday celebration held at
Flowerfield on March 5, 2015.
Special thanks to these St. James businesses who were
VERY GENEROUS:
• Artpix Studio
• Daniel Bracciodieta
& Associates, CPAs
• Del Fuego Tex Mex kitchen
& Tequila
• Eddie’s Power Equipment
• Family & Personal Counseling
• Grape Culture Wine & Spirits
• Julie’s Home & Garden
Accessories
• North Shore Dance Academy
• Our Town Grill
& Ice Cream
Shoppe
• Pat’s Place Salon
• Patio Pizza
Restaurant
& Catering
• Physical Therapy & Beyond
• Rocco’s Pizza
& Pasta
• Saf-T-Swim of
Smithtown
• Seaqua Deli
Supervisor Patrick R. Vecchio greets Smithtown HistorAnd Catering
ical Society Executive Director kiernan Lannon at the
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• Teachers Federal Credit union
• Spuntino Brick Oven Pizza
• Tru Salon
• St. James Funeral Home
• Villa Sorrento Restaurant &
• St. James Pasta & Pork
Catering
• Synergy Wealth Strategies
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Breathe For Britt Benefit Set for April 12
The Breathe For Britt Foundation and Port Jefferson School of
Rock have teamed up to present
breathe for britt acoustic cafe,
benefitting children with Cystic
Fibrosis. This event will take place on
Sunday, April 12 from 1-5:30
p.m. at Katies of Smithtown, 145
West Main Street in Smithtown.
Live performances by Broadway
Blotto, Roger Murdock from King
Missile, School of Rock, Silent
Generosity’s Cory Skiseng,
Amanda and Jim Daly and Keith
Chambery.
Tickets at $10 per person are
available at the door. Children
under 12 are free. There will be many prizes at the event, including a TV and X-Box.
For additional information
contact Breathe For Britt Foundation, PO Box 187 Centereach, NY 11720, or call 631-413-0605, [email protected]
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Main Street in Smithtown.
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Since 2002, teams of college students have undertaken 4,000
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way, they sleep in churches,
YMCAs, community centers, and
tents and all of their food is donated by local businesses and organizations. Every evening, after the day’s
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raise cancer awareness. “We engage in the community by sup-
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H I S T O R I C A L L Y
S P E A K I N G
LIVES, LOVES, AND LAMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES
William Winthrop Taylor
Makes Deepwells a Center of Community Life
by bradley harris,
smithtown historian
I have been writing about
deepwells, the estate in st.
James, owned by William Jay
gaynor, a supreme court Justice who first purchased the
property in 1905. In 1910, st.
James residents were surprised to learn that Justice
gaynor had been nominated
to run for Mayor of new york
city. they were even more
surprised when gaynor was
elected the 94th Mayor of
new york city. then on august 9, 1910, they were saddened to learn that an
assassin had tried to kill
Mayor gaynor and they were
cheered when the Mayor recovered and went back to
work. but in september of
1913, the people of st. James
were stunned by the news
that Mayor gaynor had died
while on a vacation voyage to
Ireland. another 10 years
would pass before deepwells
would again be owned by a
man who would make deepwells the center of community life in st. James.
William Winthrop Taylor was
born in Brooklyn in 1884. He
attended Cornell University
Deepwells, the Georgian mansion built by George Curtis in 1845 for Joel
L.G. Smith. The house stands on the north side of North Country Road, just
west of Moriches Road. It is owned today by Suffolk County.
graduating in 1907 with a law
degree. He went to work for a
Brooklyn law firm, Cullen and
Dykman. He was just getting
established when he married
Helen Pierce. When she died of
a heart attack, Taylor volunteered for service in World War
I. He was commissioned as an
aerial observer in the signal
corps and flew missions from
bases in France. Following the
war, Winthrop returned to New
York and started a law firm with
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1924, when Taylor was 40, and
had owned his law firm for six
years, he had the resources to
buy Deepwells and did so.
(Barbara Van Liew, et. al.,
Head-of-the-Harbor, A Journey
Through Time, Laurel, New
York: Main Road Books, 2005,
p.39-40.)
Over the next 50 years in
which Taylor occupied the
house, a number of improvements were made. Ten feet were
added on to the north end of the
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S P E A K I N G
William Winthrop Taylor
continued from page 38
service wing and a dining room
and modern kitchen were created. The house and service wing
were re-roofed with “tinned
metal” and standing seams.
French doors were installed to
give access to the veranda from
the west parlor. Within the west
parlor, an interior wall was removed to open up the interior
space. The wood porch on the
front of the house was replaced
with blue stone slabs and, at the
same time, the wooden columns
were repaired.
Striped awnings were added to
the veranda to give shade off the
back of the house. To screen the
house from the road, a high
privet hedge was maintained
along North Country Road. Shipmast locusts were planted along
the roadway as well. Although
some were lost in the 1938 and
1944 hurricanes, many of them
remain to this day. A circular
driveway of white pebbles that
led to the front porch was laid.
And on the east side of the
house, Taylor created “an attractive, well-maintained formal garden” that contained “mature
rhododendrons, box hedges, and
many plantings.” The remnants of
this garden can still be seen.
(Barbara Van Liew, et. al., Headof-the-Harbor, A Journey Through
Time, Laurel, New York: Main
Road Books, 2005, p.41-42)
Taylor had a tennis court built
in the back yard of Deepwells
where “Taylor Tennis” was
played at 11:00 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Hard fought
matches were played on the
court and then the participants
retreated to the cool shade of the
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Winthrop was a member of the
Smithtown Polo Club. He kept
his polo ponies in the barns on
the south side of North Country
Road and practiced on the open
fields of his own property. (Barbara Van Liew, et. al., Head-ofthe-Harbor, A Journey Through
Time, Laurel, New York: Main
Road Books, 2005, p.45-46)
For a number of years, Taylor
kept a large working dairy farm
with a herd of Ayrshire cows. He
sold raw milk to local residents
who came with their own milk
cans. He also housed pigs and
chickens in the barn complex he
built and maintained on the
property. In 1956, the big hay
barn caught fire and the barn
complex that consisted of a hay
barn, farm equipment garage,
cow barn, chicken-house, pig
pen, corn crib, silos, horse barn,
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and tack room were all severely
damaged. The hay barn was
completely destroyed. This fire
brought an end to farm operations at Deepwells. All that remains of the barn complex today
are the cement foundations that
can still be seen in the woods
opposite Deepwells. (Barbara
Van Liew, et. al., Head-of-theHarbor, A Journey Through Time,
Laurel, New York: Main Road
Books, 2005 p.42)
Taylor was a community
minded person and an environmentalist. He was instrumental
in helping found the Village of
Head-of-the-Harbor in 1928. As
an attorney, he helped draft the
incorporation papers for the village and then promoted the idea.
He persuaded others to join the
village and helped draw up the
boundaries. When the village of
Head-of-the-Harbor was incorporated in 1928, Taylor served as
one of the original members of
the Board of Trustees. He subsequently served as the village attorney for a number of years.
(Barbara Van Liew, et. al., Headof-the-Harbor, A Journey Through
Time, Laurel, New York: Main
Road Books, 2005, p.42.) It is fitting that the modern Village Hall
in the incorporated village of
Head-of-the-Harbor is to be
found in buildings and on land
that was previously owned by
Taylor.
In 1930 Taylor was retained by
“residents of Port Jefferson” to
help them in their effort to form
an incorporated village. His efforts led to the establishment of
the Village of Belle Terre in 1931.
As an attorney for the Village of
Belle Terre, Taylor led the fight to
stop the O’Brien Sand and
Gravel Company mining operations at the northeast end of the
harbor of Port Jefferson. After a
hotly contested battle, the Village
of Belle Terre prevailed and the
mining operations “were permanently halted.” (Barbara Van
S P E A K I N G
Liew, et. al., Head-of-the-Harbor,
A Journey Through Time, Laurel,
New York: Main Road Books,
2005, p.43)
A similar fight erupted in Stony
Brook Harbor where a legal battle pitted residents of the incorporated villages of Head-of-the-
Harbor and Nissequogue against
the McCormick Sand and Gravel
Company, which sought permits
to dredge deposits of sand and
gravel in the harbor bottom. Taylor filed his first brief in the matter 1929, and this fight dragged continued on following page
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William Winthrop Taylor
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on for over 40 years before the
McCormick Sand and Gravel
Company gave up in 1971. In
other important battles,
Winthrop joined neighbors on
North Country Road in protesting and fighting the widening of
State Route 25A through St.
James. In the 1960’s and 1970’s,
he again helped organize opposition to the New York State Department of Transportation’s plan
to bridge the Nissequogue River
and construct a bypass of Smithtown’s center. In all these battles,
Taylor sought to stop the desecration of the local landscape
and environment in an effort to
preserve the quality of life for all
the residents in the incorporated
Villages of Nissequogue and
Head-of-the-Harbor.
Taylor died on December 22,
1975, at the age of 91, in his
beloved red room in Deepwells,
the house that he called home
for 55 years. Deepwells passed
to Jeremy Taylor, Winthrop’s only
offspring by his second wife,
Nana Brown. Jeremy Taylor
never returned to live there. Instead, after a lengthy court battle
over the zoning of the property, a
battle that Jeremy Taylor ultimately lost, the property was
sold to developers who intended
to build residential housing on
the remaining acreage. He was
to be the last occupant of Deepwells. It was at
this time that
Suffolk County
purchased
Deepwells and
13 surrounding
acres. (Barbara
Van Liew, et.
al., Head-ofthe-Harbor, A
Journey Through Time, Laurel,
New York: Main Road Books,
2005, p.40-41) Deepwells stands
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Boy Scout Troop 7 Centennial Celebration
by steve o’donnell,
troop 7 committee chairman
hEllo st. JaMEs! Troop 7
(originally Troop 1 of Saint
James) is very proud to announce
we will be celebrating our Centennial this year! Actually, we are
a tad late, but more on that later.
Please go to www.troop7centennial.org to browse our history
and look for folks you may know.
More importantly, there is a link
on our website where you can
send us your memories and pictures of Troop 7. We have a few
gaps in our recorded history, (the
WWI, Great Depression, and
WWII years, for instance) so any
facts, stories and pictures you
send us will help. We have gigabytes of storage so send us whatever you have.
Our celebration will take
place with a series of events over
Memorial Day weekend (see the
website!), culminating with as
many former members of Troop
7 as possible marching with the
current members in the Memorial Day Parade.
We are actually two or three
years late with this celebration,
since it took a while to find
proof. But first, a brief history of
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA)
is in order. The Boy Scouts were originally
founded by Robert Lord BadenPowell, who had served in the
British Army from 1876 to 1910.
Baden-Powell had written several books about scouting (the
military kind) and reconnaissance which had become very
popular with boys. In 1907, he
founded the Brownsea Island
Scout Camp for boys, thus, The
Boy Scouts began – in England.
Based upon his training and
books he had written, BadenPowell wrote Scouting For Boys,
which was published in 1908,
and became the very first Scout
handbook.
So, how did Scouting come to
America you ask? Enter Daniel
“Dan” Beard, who had founded
a youth oriented group called
“The Sons of Daniel Boone” in
1905. Dan Beard merged this
youth group into the Boy Scouts
of America in 1910. Dan Beard
was an original National Scout
Commissioner and later became
an editor of Boys Life magazine.
Many people are not aware Dan
helped his sister start The Campfire Girls organization.
So, why was Troop 7 originally
called Troop 1 of St. James? Glad
you asked! The answer lies in the
growing popularity of the Boy
Scouts of America beginning in
1910. Soon, many, many troops
were formed in towns all across
America. The first troop in a
town would call itself “Troop 1.”
The next troop would call itself
“Troop 2,”and so on. To give you
some perspective, the Town of
Huntington
had 10 troops
at one time,
with the last
to the party
called “Troop
10 of Huntington” (now
known as
Troop 77).
You can
imagine how
confusing it
became
when a group
of troops
would all get
together and
many were
called Troop
1.
So, in the
1920’s the
BSA National
Council (originally located in
New York City) decided to do
away with the local councils and
form Regional Councils (usually
by county) in each state. Thus,
the Suffolk County Council was
formed and they soon renumbered all the Suffolk troops by
order of origination. Troop 1 of
St. James was renamed Troop 7,
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since we were the seventh troop
originated in Suffolk County. You
can see where the first Suffolk
County troop was founded – on
our website!
Again, some more perspective:
Troop 3 (originally Troop 1 of
Smithtown) was formed in September 1910. So, how far behind
could Troop 7 be? My guess is,
not that far behind, but finding
proof has been elusive.
The BSA Suffolk County Council, based in Medford, does not
have much in the way of records
for the earliest troops before
1921. Over the years I have
heard several Troop 7 old timers
say many of the original records
at the Suffolk County Council
were lost in a fire in the 1930’s.
So, I had to resort to good old
detective work.
I found my first clue while researching Brad Harris’ column in
past editions of Our Town. Brad’s
column in the November 2013
edition of Our Town was about
the 1913 Smithtown Horse Show
at Fifty Acre Farm wherein he
quotes from a source: “…the boy
scouts sold programs of the day’s
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H I S T O R I C A L L Y
continued
events.” So, I went looking for
my next clues at the Smithtown
Library, where I met Cathy Ball, who is a Long Island Room Librarian. Cathy found much of the
Troop 7 history you will see on
our website. Recently, she let me
look through the Butler family
scrapbooks of the early Smithtown Horse Shows. While I
couldn’t find pictures from the
1913 horse show Brad referenced, I did find a picture from
the 1914 Smithtown Horse Show
that just may contain the oldest
picture of a Troop 7 (a/k/a Troop
1 of St. James) Boy Scout... Now,
how cool is that?!
However, I still had not found
definitive proof of when Troop 7
originated. Over the last few years, I
would occasionally bother the
folks in the archives at the BSA
S P E A K I N G
National Council (now located
in Dallas, Texas) to no avail.
Well, I decided to bother them
again, and on February 9, 2015 I
learned just another example of
why you should “never give up.”
I received documentation dated
January 13, 1914 (you can find it
on our website), wherein a group
of men affiliated with the Boy
Scouts in the Town of Huntington
applied to the BSA National
Council to form what was then
known as a “Local Council”.
One of the signers of the application was Hiram Paulding, Jr.,
who wrote “Scoutmaster” after
his name. More detective work!
My research found he was the
first Scoutmaster of Troop 1 of
Huntington, which is now Troop
12 in Suffolk County. Therefore,
if he was already an established
Scoutmaster on January 13,
1914, then it is certain he had
been a Scoutmaster in 1913 (and
possibly 1912 or even 1911).
So, lab partners, if Troop 12
was founded in 1913 (at the latest), and Troop 7 was founded
BEFORE Troop 12, then Troop 7
had to have existed since 1913,
and probably earlier. While it is
most unfortunate I have not
found Troop 7’s “Born on Date,” I
am gratified to have been able to
find a “Born No Later Than Year”
of 1913. If any of you have pictures or written history proving
Troop 1 of St. James existed before 1913, please send it to us!
(Next Month, “troop 7 and st.
James – Partners forever”)
Editor’s note:
steve o’donnell is an Eagle scout
through troop 7, as are his six brothers,
and his son ryan. his father, dr. John
o’donnell, was an Eagle scout and a
troop 7 committee Member from 1960
through 1993.
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Smithtown Performing Arts Center
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west Side Story
July 11-August 30, 2015
Jets, sharks, Maria, tony - love
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The Cast of Beatlemania
annual labor day appearance
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What’s Happening at the Mills Pond House Gallery
The Mills Pond House Gallery,
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James, is dedicated to exhibiting
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looking Into Smithtown’s past
Sesquarcentennial Celebration
Youth Exhibit
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Saturday, September 5, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $40
arsenic & Old lace
September 12-October 4, 2015
this classic comedy has stood up
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a little night music
October 17-November 8, 2015
the musical genius of stephen
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On Stage at Staller Center
There’s always something happening at the Staller Center, University at Stony Brook. The
following programs are being offered for your enjoyment. Box
Office hours are 12 noon to 6
p.m., Monday through Saturday
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632-ARTS (2787). Tickets can
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shows call 632-7240. The Department of Music features numerous performances
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Wednesday, April 1, 8 pm
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freshest sounds of today. The
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continued from page 52
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Distinguished Professor of Music
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EMERSON STRING quARTET
Tuesday, April 14, 8 pm
RECITAL HALL - $48
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Classic Movies
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NISSEqUOgUE. .Beach community. Level half acre, waterviews.
$319,000.
SMITHTOWN. .25 acre level building lot.
$210,000.
COMMErCIAL PrOPErTIES
ST. JAMES. Property zoned Central Business .Prop is 70’ wide x 311’ deep. 1,200 sq.
ft. structure needs TLC. excellent exposure
on North Country Rd (Rte 25a). Ideal for wet
or dry retail or office use.
$445,000.
ST. JAMES. Property zoned Central Business. Nice level .79 acre lot. Ideal for commercial redevelopment. Small cottage &
barn on property. Large Assumable mortgage. excellent Route 25a exposure.
$875,000.
ST. JAMES “UNDEr CONSTrUCTION”
Spectacular new Custom 3,615+/- sq. ft.
Colonial on prime cul-de-sac. 4 BRs, 3 full
baths. 9’ ceilings on 1st floor. Oak floors,
CAC, wood burning fireplace. Andersen
thermo windows, efficient gas heat, arch
roof. full 8’ bsmnt. 2+ car att. garage. front
yard sod & IgS. Pick your cabinets now. energy Star rated
$799,000.
SMITHTOWN “JUST LISTED”
Village of The Branch. Mint Split Level features 3 BRs, 2 full baths. eIk, fLR. fdR
w/vaulted ceiling, lower level den w/ose &
wood stove. updated bath. CAC. Many Andersen thermo windows. fenced rear yard,
covered rear patio.
$382,000.
ST. JAMES “EXPANDED HI rANCH”
Level half acre lot, 5 BRs, 2 full baths. formal living room w/frplce, eIk, dR. Main level
totally extended. Oak floors, CAC. Many
thermo windows. Play room, garage.
Needs TLC.
$309,000.
SELDEN. “NEW TO MArkET”
4 BR, 1.5 Bath Splanch. New tile in eIk &
family room. Living room, den w/ceiling fan.
New carpeting, hw floors, updated baths.
New gas heat. fenced rear yard, patio. Vinyl
siding. Ig sprinklers.
$299,999.
STONY BrOOk “LONg HILL SECTION”
diamond Ranch, vaulted ceiling, New
eIk/granite top, LR w/frplc, oak floors. Solid
6 panel doors, 3 BRs, 2 new full baths.
Lower level walk out. New: arch roof, thermo
windows, oil heat. Black top driveway, 1.5
car side entry garage. .38 acre. 3V Sd.
Move right in. Mint!
$432,000.
CALL FOr A FrEE MArkET ANALYSIS
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Long Island Museum 2015 Calendar
1200 Route 25A
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 751-0066
www.longislandmuseum.org
HOURS:
Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 12 noon-5 p.m.
ADMISSION: $10/adults, $7/seniors 62 and older,
$5/students 6-17 years and
college students with I.D., under 6/FREE
2 for 1/Thursdays
April 19, 2 p.m.
Earth, air, fire, water: ancient
wisdom in the Contemporary
farmscape
Barbara Shinn, owner and winegrower at Shinn Estate Vineyards
in Mattituck, explains how the
moon and stars work with the
four elemental spirits to form our
ecosystem. Taste Barbara’s biodynamically created wine, integrating natural ecology and the
moon’s movements in the farm
ecosystem.
Please Note: all events are free with museum
admission, unless otherwise
noted. Please call 751-0066
x212 to register where indicated.
for information about becoming
a museum member call 7510066 x246.
ADuLT PROGRAMS
AND EVENTS
April 12, 5 p.m.
North Shore Pro Musica
North Shore Pro Musica presents
the final performance in the
chamber music series at LIM featuring music for a woodwind
quintet. Performance takes place
in the Gillespie Room of the Carriage Museum and tickets are
available at the door. $18 general admission; $15 Pro Musica
and LIM members; $12 students.
April 21, 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Bus Trip: art along the hudson
Join us for a tour of the Hudson
River Museum’s landscape collection and explore the spectacular period-rooms of historic
Glenview. Enjoy delicious cuisine at Xaviers X20, surrounded
by views of the Hudson River. Finally, discover medieval European art at the Metropolitan
Museum of Art’s Cloisters Museum. $110 per person or $100
for museum members. Includes
coach bus, tour fees, lunch and
gratuities. Pre-registration and
pre-payment required; space is
limited. No refunds. Call for
more information and reservations.
April 14, 10 a.m. – 12 noon
Senior Tuesday
Seniors 62 and older are invited
for a free, self-guided tour of two
art exhibitions: ansel adams:
Early Works and american horizons East to West: landscape
Painting & Photography, in the
Art Museum
April 26, 2 p.m.
An Intimate Glimpse of Ansel
Adams and his Photographs
Andrea Stillman, former assistant
to Ansel Adams discusses the stories behind the photographs and
shares personal anecdotes about
Adams and his photographic process. Following the lecture, April 12, 2 p.m.
long Island and the Civil war
Former Newsday reporter Bill
Bleyer and author Harrison Hunt
discuss their new book about the
war’s impact on Long Island.
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Ansel Adams - McDonald Lake,
Glacier National Park
Ms. Stillman will lead a guidedtour of the ansel adams: Early
Works exhibition. Space is limited for the gallery tour, please
call for reservations. Generously
supported by an LIM Trustee.
EXHIBITIONS
Through April 26
Colors of long Island
VISITOR’S CENTER
This annual student art exhibition will feature original artwork
by Long Island students in grades
K through 12.
Through August 2
ansel adams: Early works
Featuring 41 photographic prints
taken early in Adams’ career, this
exhibition focuses on the masterful small-scale prints he created
from the 1920s into the 1950s.
Through August 2
american horizons, East to west:
landscape painting and
photography.
Drawn both from the LIM’s permanent collection and from notable private and museum loans,
this exhibition focuses on the enduring landscape tradition in
American art. Ongoing
THE CARRIAGE MUSEUM
Eight galleries housing more than
100 horse-drawn vehicles and
related artifacts explore the history of transportation before the
automobile became the everyman’s primary mode of transportation in the U.S.
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Bayman’s art
Ongoing
VISITOR’S CENTER
The Bayman’s Art gallery replicates an authentic Long Island
wetlands environment as a “natural habitat” for the display of
shorebirds and duck decoys. An
early 20th century bayman’s
shack, complete with tools, furnishings and decoys in various
stages of completion, illustrates
the process and methods used by
carvers. A wonderfully preserved
North Shore duck boat and a
saltmarsh diorama is based on
Effie’s Hole, a small cove in eastern L.I. where duck hunting was
a mainstay of life. &
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
2015 Vacation Ventures
THE STUDIO
Recommended for Grades 1-3,
Time: 10 a.m.-12 noon
Fee:
$25/per program
$20/members
Discuss a different artist each
day and create projects inspired
by their work. Pre-registration
and pre-payment are required. Scheduled artists for focus:
April 7: tom Everhart
April 8: henri Matisse
April 9: Wolf kahn
Books Bring history alive and
families together!
A Collaborative Book Club
April 19, 4 – 5 p.m.
The Emma S. Clark Library and
the Long Island Museum join
forces with this unique book
club that includes a museum gallery tour, followed by a related book discussion with
Emma S. Clark librarians. Learn
about the difficulties of farm life
in the 1800s through the story of
Nate, whose family must adopt
an orphan in order to maintain
their farm in Worth by A. LaFaye.
Discover the challenges that
both boys must face. Prior to the
discussion, enjoy a guided tour
of the american horizons, East
to West: landscape Painting and
Photography exhibition in the Art
Museum. Register and pick-up
the book at the Emma S. Clark
Library beginning Saturday,
March 21. For questions please call the library at (631) 941-4080.
516-662-1612
We are a St. James Business
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Programs Offered at the Library
The Smithtown Library
offers a variety of programs during the upcoming weeks and
months. The Library has
updated their phone system with one number
(360-2480) which will
connect callers to all
four Library buildings.
The Main Branch, is located at 1 North Country
Road, Smithtown. The
Nesconset Branch (Administration Business Office) is located at 148
Smithtown Blvd.,
Nesconset. The Commack Branch is located
at 3 Indian Head Road,
Commack. The Kings
Park Branch is located at
1 Church Street, Kings
Park. Call for Library
hours.
For more information
visit the library website
at www.smithlib.org. You may register at the
above phone number for
programs unless otherwise noted.
NEIGHBORS HELPING
NEIGHBORS
FOOD DRIVE
uRGENT HELP NEEDED!!
Please donate your non-expired
items to the Smithtown Library The Smithtown Main Building and the Nesconset Branch are collecting items for The Smithtown Township
Emergency Food Pantry.
Your donations are greatly appreciated! (Please - no expired items)
Always needed are:
Juice / Juice Boxes
Canned Fruit /Fruit Cups
Baked Beans / Peanut Butter / Jelly
Shampoo / Conditioner
Toothpaste / Toilet Paper
other non-perishables
are also accepted
people. This exhibit will be on view
throughout 2015.
ON EXHIBIT
long Island room
CELEBRATING THE 350th
ANNIVERSARY OF SMITHTOWN
Tea-rrific Reads Book Discussion
NESCONSET
Tuesday, March 24, 2:15 p.m. or 7:15 p.m.
the Paris architect
by Charles Belfoure
call for additional books, dates and
times. no registration required
continued on facing page
SMITHTOWN
To celebrate the 350th anniversary
of Smithtown, the Long Island Room
will highlight materials related to the
history of the community and its
MOVIE MATINEES
NESCONSET
Call for movies, dates and times
SMITHTOWN
friday, March 20, 2 p.m.
the theory of Everything
Rated: PG-13, Runtime: 120 min.
friday, March 27, 2 p.m.
Kill the messenger
Rated: R, Runtime: 110 min.
Call for additional dates, times and
movies.
BOOk DISCuSSION GROuPS
Please register for these programs
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Smithtown Book Discussion
Group
SMITHTOWN
Thursday, March 19
10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
olive kitteridge
by Elizabeth Strout
Call for additional books, dates
and times. no registration
required
&
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continues to resonate and shape
our world 100 years later. A fourpart reading and discussion series invites you to delve into the
history and literature of “the war
to end all wars” using short stories, novels, poetry, journals and
letters of eye-witnesses in addi-
A Novel Idea Book Discussion
SMITHTOWN
Wednesday, March 25, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
china dolls by Lisa See
no registration required.
Sports Pages Book Club
SMITHTOWN
Call for books, dates and times
no registration required
ON YOuR OWN
TRAIN TRIP TO NYC
SMITHTOWN
saturday, March 28, 8:45 a.m.
register for the trip by 9 p.m. on
thursday, March 19 and then
pick up your ticket(s) at the
smithtown Main building starting
Monday, March 23
Fee:
$10 per person
Under 5 FREE
Enjoy a day in the city with reduced-rate tickets via the LIRR
and the Library. On the day of
the train trip, all patrons must
meet a staff member at the
Smithtown train station and leave
on the 9:03 a.m. train. Everyone
must be in the first car together
and transfer at Huntington. You
will arrive at Penn Station at
10:39 a.m. and must return
home on any train prior to midnight.
OuR WORLD REMADE
WORLD WAR I
SMITHTOWN
thursday, March 19, 6-8:30 p.m.
thursdays, april 9, 30, May 21
7-8:30 p.m.
The Great War was a tragic
and transformative event which
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tion to contemporary historical
documents. Reading materials
will be provided to those who
register in advance.
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Library Programs
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PAINT NIGHT
SMITHTOWN
Monday, March 23,
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 per person
Local artist Melissa Digiose
will instruct you step-by-step
through an original piece of art
using acrylic paint. Take home
your work of art at the end of the
night. Snacks and all equipment
will be provided.
ONE-ON-ONE
MEDICARE COuNSELING
AND ASSISTANCE
NESCONSET
Wednesday, March 25,
12 noon, 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m.
or 2:15 p.m.
Register for an appointment to
meet individually with a representative from Suffolk County
R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer
Program) to answer questions
and provide information specific
to your own needs regarding
Medicare health insurance and
benefits. WHAT YOu NEED TO kNOW
ABOuT MEDICAID
SMITHTOWN
Wednesday, March 25, 6-7 p.m.
Learn the different options and
eligibility requirements for applying for Medicaid as well as
the eligibility for community
Medicaid, nursing home Medicaid and assisted living Medicaid.
AuTHOR NIGHT AND
BOOk SIGNING WITH
CHARLEE FAM
NESCONSET
Wednesday, March 25,
7:30 p.m.
Local author Charlee Fam will
discuss her book, last train to
babylon, in which a 20-something must confront the past she
tried so hard to escape since
leaving Long Island after her high
school graduation. HEARING LOSS AND YOu
SMITHTOWN
Wednesday, april 1, 10 a.m.
Does it seem like people are
always mumbling or do you
often have problems hearing on
the telephone? A representative
from Long Island Hearing will be
in the Library to give information
on the types of hearing losses
and different types of treatments
available to you. PARENT WORkSHOP:
OnlInE hOmEwOrK hElp
anD DataBaSE rEVIEw
CLEAN EATING
SMITHTOWN
Monday, March 30, 7-8 p.m.
Have you heard the phrase,
“clean eating” thrown around
this new year and want a better
understanding? A registered dietitian, will offer a seminar on
healthy, clean eating which will
include setting appropriate goals
for a healthy life.
CHOCOLATE RAISIN SCONES
AND TOASTED COCONuT
HOT CHOCOLATE
NESCONSET
tuesday, March 31, 6:30 p.m.
fee:
$7 per person
Learn to make your own delicious and moist chocolate raisin
scones. Before making the
scones, you will enjoy toasted
coconut hot chocolate with almond fluff whipped cream. Each
student must bring a large mixing bowl, spatula and cookie
sheet with liner. SMITHTOWN
saturday, april 4, 10-10:45 a.m.
Is your child struggling with
homework, papers and tests?
Come to the new LearnLab and
learn about the online resources
offered including brainfuse, a
database available to all Smithtown Library cardholders which
allows you to interact with live
tutors in math, science, reading/writing and social studies.
Please note that your Library
card will be necessary in order
to create a brainfuse account
CHERRY BLOSSOM
PAINT NIGHT
NESCONSET
Monday, april 6, 7 p.m.
fee:
$7 per person
Enjoy a night of painting in
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St. James, NY 11780
Phone: 631-686-6600
Fax:
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Phone: 516-621-2267
Fax:
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Master BR suite. 1/2 acre property with
beautiful heated Ig pool.
$595,000.
ST. JAMES. Located in the Oakfield section. fabulous updated 3 BR, 2 1/2 bath
Ranch. Beautifully decorated with large
spacious rooms with hw floors & moldings
throughout. Beautiful custom kitchen with
cherry cabs, granite, stainless appliances.
Large MBR suite. full bsmt. Natural gas
heating. Set on gorgeous acre property
with in ground pool.
$719,990.
ST. JAMES. Oakfield Section. Beautiful updated Yablonski 4 BR, 2.55 bath home.
fabulous floor plan. Custom moldings, h/w
floors throughout. eIk, 2 years custom cabinets, granite & stainless appliances. Large
bedrooms, Master BR suite, walk in closet
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updated bathrooms, roof & siding (2013),
windows, furnace, hot water heater & electrical. full basement with OSe. Set on nice
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ST. JAMES. New to market. 5 BR, 3 bath
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ONGOING ADuLT PROGRAMS
art instructor will teach this class
on color theory, composition,
watercolor and acrylic techniques. During class time, you
will create a beautiful cherry
blossom painting!
ADuLT GAME DAY
SMITHTOWN
fridays, March 20, 27
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
NESCONSET
Monday, March 23, 30,
12-3 p.m.
call for additional dates and
times.
We provide the space, tables
and chairs. Bring your friends
and board or card games to play.
Space is limited and is available
on a first-come, first-served basis. NEW YORk SPRING
SPECTACuLAR AT
RADIO CITY MuSIC HALL
DEPART SMITHTOWN TRAIN STATION
Wednesday, april 22, 10 a.m.
fee: $67 per person
This all-new show at Radio
City Music Hall features the
Rockettes, Laura Benanti and
Derek Hough. It is a whirlwind
adventure across the city that
tells an inspiring and hopeful
story about three New Yorkers
who change each other’s lives in
unexpectedly wonderful ways. We must all be on the same
train car and will transfer at
Huntington together before arriving at Penn Station at 12:12 p.m.
Lunch is on your own. The show
starts at 2 p.m., but everyone
needs to be at the theater by
1:30 p.m. to receive show tickets
and return train tickets. You are
on your own after the show and
must be on a return train no later
than midnight. registration
began Monday, March 2 for
smithtown library card holders.
after april 1, all may register regardless of library district, space
permitting.
ADuLT WRITERS GROuP
SMITHTOWN
1st tuesday of every month,
7 p.m.
call for dates
Meet each month to share
ideas and get feedback on your
latest efforts. Program is free and
open to all regardless of library
district. no registration required.
ART GROuP
SMITHTOWN
tuesday, March 24, 31,
12-2:15 p.m.
call for additional dates.
Weekly group will work on independent projects. no registration required.
OPEN kNIT AND CROCHET
NIGHT
NESCONSET
call for dates and times
Join this local group and enjoy
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Private
DRUM LESSONS
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a friendly and informal get-together. Experienced crafters and
beginners welcome to knit and
crochet with other enthusiasts. AARP DEFENSIVE
DRIVING CLASSES
SMITHTOWN
thursday, april 16,
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
NESCONSET
saturday, april 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
KINGS PARK
call for dates and times
The Smithtown Library will
host AARP Defensive Driving.
General information is also available on the AARP website:
www.aarp.org. Or call AARP
toll-free, (877) 846-3299.
Classes are open to all adult
drivers, regardless of age, that
are Smithtown Library cardholders only, until one week prior to
class, then open to all, space
permitting. Fee: non-refundable $20 for
AARP members with a membership card or $25 for non-members (check made out to
“AARP”). Phone, online and inperson registration is ongoing.
TEEN PROGRAMS
GRADES 6-12
The Smithtown Library offers a
variety of programs geared toward teens. Join one or join all –
you’re sure to have a great time!
(registration is required.) continued on page 66
WE HAVE OPENINGS
FOR 3 & 4 YEAR OLDS
ST. JAMES
UNITED METHODIST
NURSERY SCHOOL
532 Moriches Road
St. James, NY 11780
(631) 584-9555
June Liardi, Director
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TEEN VOLuNTEER
OPPORTuNITIES
A variety of volunteer opportunities will be offered at the Library throughout the year. One
hour of community service will
be given. register for this program. call for additional dates
and volunteer opportunities.
NESCONSET
library Buddies Volunteers
saturday, March 28, 10:15 a.m.
Earn community service by
reading to younger book buddies
and assisting them in a craft project. Teens will receive community service credit for each
program attended.
dates and times and age restrictions for ALL programs.
Visit the Library website at
www.smithlib.org for a complete
program listing and additional
details or go to the library and
pick up a program flyer.
note: Each child must have
his/her own library card to register for programs.
SAT REVIEW CLASS
FAMILY MOVIES
NESCONSET
Wednesdays, april 1, 15, 22, 29
6-8:30 p.m.
COMMACK
thursdays, april 2, 16, 23, 30
6-8:30 p.m.
fee:
$88 per person
Over 2 million students will be
taking the SATs this year; if
you’re one of them, how prepared are you? This indispensable 4-week course will be led by
long time SAT instructors. you
must register for this program
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Register in person, online or
by phone for all Children’s Programs – 360-2480 unless otherwise noted. Call the library for
for School age Children
A variety of literature-based programs which include a wide
range of activities are offered
throughout the school year. Each
children’s department provides
specialized programs, unique to
each branch.
SMITHTOWN
(For families with children under 12)
saturday, March 28, 2:30 p.m.
the nut Job
Rated: PG; Runtime: 86 minutes
FAMILY GAME DAY
SMITHTOWN
(For families with children under 12)
friday, March 20, 5-5:45 p.m.
call for additional dates and
times.
Play games at the Library with
a variety of board games from
classics to some new favorites.
Adults are welcome to stay. no
registration required.
St. James Dog Grooming
NO CAGES.
JUST
KINDNESS!
WE’RE
ANIMAL
LOVERS!
$5 OFF dog Grooming
LIMIT oNe DoG PeR cuSToMeR
WITH couPoN • eXPIReS 4/14/15
NEW Air Conditioned Location
430-2 N. Country Rd., St. James
BABY BOuNCE
NESCONSET
(Birth-11 months w/adult)
saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a program especially for babies! There will be
songs, props and most of all, fun!
HIP HOP TOTS
NESCONSET (2-4 years w/adult)
thursday, March 19,
10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.
Come dance with your little
one through creative movement
and music! Dance and bounce
along to adorable hip hop beats,
favorite sing-alongs and use creative props to get moving.
SENSORY STORYTIME
SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult)
thursday, March 19, 10 a.m.
Enjoy a hands-on approach to
learning through exploring our
sensory boxes and participate in
a storytime. Dress to make a
mess.
OBSERVE AND PAINT
SMITHTOWN (8-12 years)
Monday, March 23, 4:30-5:15
p.m.
Be inspired by looking at PostImpressionist artist Paul
Cezanne’s work and then try
your own hand at some simple
still-life painting. Observe and
then create with paint in your
own unique style.
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A R T S
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&
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
Visit the Library for a roaring
good time with stories, songs
and an art project all about the
king of the jungle, the lion!
BuNNIES, BuNNIES, BuNNIES
SMITHTOWN (5-7 years)
tuesday, March 24, 7-7:45 p.m.
Get ready to “HOP” into
spring. Listen to a bunny tale and
see some adorable baby bunnies!
ELMER STORYTIME FuN
SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult)
friday, March 27, 11-11:30 a.m.
Hear some stories about Elmer
the loveable elephant and make
a craft featuring this adorable
character.
LION TALES
NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult)
Monday, March 30,
3:30-4:15 p.m.
PIGEON PARTY
NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult)
Wednesday, april 1, 3-3:45 p.m.
Mo Willem’s Pigeon celebrates
his birthday on April 1. Celebrate
with a reading of these classic
play-along-stories and create an
art project.
LIFE-SIZED CANDY LAND
SMITHTOWN
(For families with children under 12)
thursday, april 9, 2:30 p.m. or
3- p.m. or 3:30 p.m. or 4 p.m.
Visit Queen Frostine, Lord
Licorice and Princess Lolly at the
Library as you play a life-size
version of Candy Land. YOU become the playing piece in this
classic children’s game and collect candy as you travel Gumdrop Pass to Lollipop Woods,
Peanut Brittle House, and Candy
Castle. don’t forget your camera!
MuTT-I-GREES PET PARADE
SMITHTOWN
(For families with children under 12)
saturday, april 11, 2-3 p.m.
Do you have a pet you want to
show off? Bring your pet to the
annual Smithtown Library Pet Parade! In addition to the parade
there will be other activities, including face painting and crafts.
All participants will receive a
certificate. All types of pets are
welcome. For safety purposes,
children must be accompanied
by an adult and pets must be on
a leash or in a cage, wagon or
other container. We also ask that
you clean up after your pets.
OngOIng prOgramS
art Starts
SMITHTOWN (2-4 years w/adult)
call for dates and times
Different crafts each week that
encourage children’s eye-hand
coordination and gross and fine
motor skills development as they
explore a variety of materials; includes storytime. Dress to make
a mess!
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Library Programs
continued from pager 67
Camera Club
SMITHTOWN (9-12 years)
tuesday, March 31, 4:30 p.m.
Take a photo – any photo – and
email it to Miss Emily at
[email protected] three days
before the program. In the program, we’ll view and discuss
some of your photos. We will also learn about a famous photographer and a new photography technique to practice for
next month.
Creation Station
SMITHTOWN (under 12 years)
saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
NESCONSET (under 12 years)
call for dates
Are you looking for something to
do on Saturday? Come to the Library and complete some cool
crafts. no registration required.
library playdate
NESCONSET (2-4 years with adult)
Monday, March 23, 3:30 p.m.
SMITHTOWN (2-4 years with adult)
call for dates and times
Seize the play and keep the mess
at our place! Enjoy an informal
play date – meet other children
and families while playing with
toys and creating an art project.
mother goose rhymetime
(birth-35 months w/adult)
NESCONSET
call for dates and times
SMITHTOWN
saturdays, March 21, 28, 10 a.m.
call for additional dates and
times
Enjoy a traditional time of nursery rhymes and songs for baby.
Siblings are welcome.
fun for 4s and 5s
SMITHTOWN (4-5 years)
call for dates and times
This program is designed for children who can listen independently.
Junior makerSpace
SMITHTOWN (8-12 years)
friday, april 3, 11 a.m.
NESCONSET (8-12 years)
tuesday, March 24, 4:30 p.m.
Tinker in this one-of-a-kind lab
that explores science, simple
mechanics, elements of design
and other creative projects. The
possibilities are limited only by
your imagination.
Krafty Kidz
SMITHTOWN (5-7 years)
thursday, March 26,
4:30-5:15 p.m.
Every month we will explore different art mediums and techniques to create a fun project.
Dress to make a mess.
Stepping Up
NESCONSET (4-5 years)
call for dates and times
Help children take steps to get
ready for kindergarten by enjoying stories, crafts and circle time
independently.
terrific threes
SMITHTOWN
(36-47 months with adult)
Monday, March 23, 10 a.m.
call for additional dates and
times
NESCONSET
(36-47 months with adult)
call for dates and times
Enjoy free play, stories, crafts
and circle time. Siblings are welcome.
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time for twos
SMITHTOWN
(24-35 months with adult)
Wednesdays, March 25, april 1,
10 a.m.
call for additional dates and
times.
NESCONSET
(24-35 months with adult)
call for dates and times
Build social skills in a relaxed,
friendly environment, includes
free play, songs, stories and a
craft. Siblings are welcome.
wonderful Ones
NESCONSET (12-23 months
w/adult)
tuesdays, March 24, 31, 11 a.m.
SMITHTOWN (12-23 months
w/adult)
thursday, March 26, april 2,
10 a.m.
call for additional dates and
times.
This action-packed program
engages little ones in language
based activities; includes free
play, stories and fun! Siblings are
welcome.
SEEkING LEGO DONATIONS!
If you have any Lego blocks
that your children have outgrown, would you please consider donating them to the
Children’s Department. let’s get
building!
lEgO league
NESCONSET (5-7 years)
call for dates and times
SMITHTOWN (5-7 years)
thursday, april 2, 4:30 p.m.
lEgO legends
SMITHTOWN (8-12 years)
tuesday, March 24, 4:30 p.m.
NESCONSET (8-12 years)
Wednesday, March 18,
4:30 p.m.
call for additional dates and
times.
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NISSeQuoGue - $3,599,000
exquisite masterpiece
residence
boasts an elegant
style & sophistication from the grand
foyer entry to the
chef's kitchen. With
crown moldings,
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NISSeQuoGue - $2,199,000
Fabulous waterfront setting with
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Nestled in a very
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yet close to town, restaurants, shopping,beaches.
HeAD oF HARBoR – $1,899,000
elegant gated brick
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Graciously
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NISSeQuOgue - $1,699,000
fabulous opportunity to build your very own
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7.63 acres of magnificent waterfront property. 410’ water frontage on LI Sound with
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To be built! One lot left. Build your very own
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"Tinker Bluff" neighborhood in the Village of
Poquott. elegant 15 room Brick Manor
colonial nestled on lush private property
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with impressive sized rooms. community offers Beach, Tennis & Park.
MaRIa oRLaNDI
© 2012 douglas Elliman real Estate. all material presented herein is intended for information purposes only. While, this information is believed to be correct, it is represented subject to errors, omissions, changes or
withdrawal without notice. all property information, including, but not limited to square footage, room count, number of bedrooms and the school district in property listings are deemed reliable, but should be verified by
your own attorney, architect or zoning expert.
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NISSeQuoGue - $799,999
Lovely
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colonial in a very
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property with IG gunite pool, patio &
gardens. A must
see and a fabulous
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Spectacular gated
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Owner financing available! This luxurious
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your own attorney, architect or zoning expert.
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H O M E
&
G A R D E N
DESIGN IDEAS:
Chicken Soup and Decorating
by natalie
Weinstein,
asId
It’s going to
be 4 degrees
today with a
wind chill
factor that’s
giving me
frost bite just
thinking about going out. But
work is calling and I’m putting
on the layers. I know that by
evening I’ll be happy to come
home to my nice, warm house
and a hot bowl of chicken soup.
Not knowing which groundhog
to believe, the thought of 6 more
weeks of winter is seriously depressing. But what if we put a spin on it
and say “thank you” to our nice
warm home and use this time to
plan that design project you’ve
been thinking about? Spring is really not that far
away in terms of putting a plan
together. And that time to plan
could actually save you time,
money, and stress. So take that mug of soup in
hand and pick up that pad and
pencil or head for the computer
and start making some lists –
your wish list, your needs list,
your priority list and your budget
(If the soup runs out before the
lists are done, you can always
switch to hot chocolate).
Now, begin to prioritize. Can
you swing that new kitchen or is
the deck falling apart? What
about that unused bedroom?
Will it become your office or exercise room? Is it time to finish
the basement or do a paint job?
Can you manage more than one
project mentally, physically, and
financially? Does it pay to renovate as opposed to face lift? How
much will it cost and how will
you pay for it? Does the end result warrant the cost and inconvenience?
Here are some tips that might
help once you’ve zeroed in on
your spring to-dos:
1. Lay out a floor plan for the
rooms you wish to tackle. Less
is better – then add. Minimize
the space problems – small
can be “cozy”, empty can be
“spacious.”
2. Use your own skills to save
money. Can you paint, wallpaper, or sew? Consider bartering for services if you lack
these skills.
3. Clean up the clutter. Start at
the front door and look at your
home from the point of view
of a visitor. Don’t forget basements, attics, garages and especially closets.
4. Get rid of what’s dated and
find inexpensive ways to replace them. Refresh what you
already have. Think – slipcovers for tired sofas, or a “Bed in
a Bag” for a quick bedroom
makeover. Pick up that worn
carpet if there’s wood flooring
underneath.
5. Accessories make a big difference in a face lift – new area
rugs, accent pillows and wall
art can easily update a room.
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Now, are we ready to tackle
the big jobs – kitchens, baths, extensions, etc.? Attics, basements
for more usable space without
building out? Call in the specialists in the right order – designer,
then architect if necessary, then
banker? if needed.
Once you’ve gotten professional help and information, you
can make an intelligent decision
on what’s right for you and your
family as well as your home. Remember – your home can be
your best friend and “nurturing
place” in winter, summer, and
every day in between. Treat it
well and you will receive unconditional love in return!
Editor’s note:
natalie Weinstein, allied asId interior
designer, talk show host, author, speaker
and president of natalie Weinstein
design associates in st. James, ny, since
1973, and owner of the newly opened
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H O M E
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NATURALLY SPEAKING:
It’s Almost Time to Start Planting
by June a. liardi
Beautiful April is almost here
and this is certainly the month to
get outside. April is warm, not
hot or humid, I guess that is why
it is known as the gardening
month.
Get all of your garden tools
and supplies ready to go. Put
everything you will need in one
place so you don’t have to hunt
around the whole yard to find
what you need. This will save
time and energy. Before you start
planting your seeds and transplants, sketch out a garden plan.
Plan out the entire growing season, for instance, you can put in
your cucumber seeds along the
fence that your spring peas were
growing on. Later in the season
plant your tomato seedlings between the lettuce plants that are
just about finishing their thing.
Then late in the season fill in the
gaps with a second planting of
those greens.
Make sure to create a deep
bed of rich soil with plenty of organic matter. A plot in full sun
with good drainage will give you
the best results. Replenish the
soil with compost between harvesting one crop and planting
another too.
If you have not done so already, clean up the perennial
beds. Prune rose of Sharon and
rose bushes; feed roses now, you
can also scratch a little, half-cup
of Epsom salts into the soil
around each plant, I also bury a
banana peel at the base of the
rose bush. Put plant supports
around peonies so they will be
secure as they grow up – likewise with other tall-growing
perennials.
Back in the vegetable garden,
it is just about the last call to sow
peas, they do not like the summer heat. Sow seeds of arugula,
lettuce, spinach and swiss chard.
Plant radish seeds every 10 days
to ensure a steady supply. Towards the end of the month you
can direct sow beets, carrots,
dill, kale and more arugula, lettuce, and spinach. Get the potatoes, onions and shallots in the
ground now too. Start your eggplants, peppers and tomatoes inside, the seedlings will be ready
to be planted in the garden in
early June.
Make your yard and garden a
haven for you – add chairs,
benches, places to sit and
relax. Repurpose/recycle
some things in your
attic or basement or a
find from a garage
sale – use your
imagination. This is
a good place to
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ideas as to how to turn that box
of junk into garden art – a real
good project for one of those
rain-filled April afternoons. Hang
up wind chimes, sun catchers,
bird feeders and houses, or mobiles that will catch those gentle,
summer breezes. Add sculptures
or gazing balls. Decorate the
outside as you do the inside of
your home, let this be your summer room, to enjoy and share.
Earth Day is the 22nd, celebrate nature – plant something,
take a hike in the woods or along
the shore. Visit a botanical garden or the beautiful planting
fields. At the very least, buy yourself a houseplant or bouquet of
flowers and don’t forget Arbor
Day on the 24th.
Editor’s note:
June liardi, a st. James resident for over
30 years, is a wife and mother of three
sons. June will be writing articles on gardening, nature related craft projects and
family activities.
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L E G A L - E A S E
New Law Requires Sprinkler System Notice
to Residential Tenants
by Joseph a. bollhofer, Esq.
In New York, all residential
leases signed or renewed on December 3, 2014 and thereafter
must contain a “conspicuous notice in bold face type” stating
whether there exists a “maintained and operative” fire safety
sprinkler system in the leased
premises. If there is such a system, the lease must state the “last
date of maintenance and inspection.”
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intended, it leaves certain unanswered questions and has several
unintended consequences.
There is no penalty provision
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Nissequogue, NY – Beautiful Water Views
Nissequogue, NY – “Bryleigh Manor”
Magnificent Post Modern home situated on 2 acres with
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Salt water pool, front covered porch, and verdant lawns complete
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Magnificent LI Sound waterfront home built in 2006. The best
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Centereach, NY – Spacious Colonial
Magnificent Post Modern Home built in 2005, 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths,
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Meticulously maintained, recently updated Story Book Ranch.
Wonderful curb appeal, newly remodeled kitchen with granite
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Spacious 3-bedroom Ranch with covered front entry. Front to
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underground utilities. Close to hospital, beaches, and transportation.
3V SD #1. MLS# 2729208. $299,000.
Marianne J. Koke
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St. James/Smithtown Office
499 Lake Ave., St. James, NY
631.584.6600 ext.206, c.631.335.7111
[email protected]
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Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
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R E A L T Y
W I S E
PERSPECTIVES ON REAL ESTATE:
Expanding the Lens: The Bigger Picture
by
alexandra rich
Hopefully by
the time our
town hits your
mailbox we
will be experiencing the “big
melt” that
seven weeks of
relentless snow, ice, rain, flash
freezes and spine tingling cold
inevitably brings as spring sits on
the horizon. Once we have a
chance to assess the damage to
our driveways, leaders and gutters, lawns, trees, curbs and
storm drains, window wells and
decks, we will be able to attend
to the less stressful and costly details of sprucing up. This is the
moment to seize the pent up energy of the late arriving spring
real estate market. With luck the
increased daylight and warming
sun will energize our winter
weary spirits. And for many,
make the decision to escape this
challenge next year by selling
and moving to somewhere
warmer and less challenging. For
the young the memory of winter
will soon be fading and the wonders of Long Island’s natural gifts
will beckon.
Looking back and forward. In
January I reviewed last year’s
sales compared to 2013 in our
own zip code 11780. It is interesting, and often prescient, to
broaden the horizon a little by
looking at island-wide activity
for 2014. We have found over
the past 20 years that there is not
a “trickle down” effect, but perhaps a “ripple effect” at play,
starting in Manhattan and slowly
expanding through Queens, Nassau and into Suffolk. Few
markets are as volatile and dramatic as the City, but then few
have the scope, versatility and
myriad sources of funding as a
city this size.
Nevertheless, the ripples coming from New York City affect us
on Long Island. As people are
shifting from one area to another
as jobs become available, housing becomes less affordable,
schools become less responsive,
family structures change and
merge, the flow to outlying communities increases. So let’s look
at the numbers and see what we
might anticipate According to the just released
year end housing figures from
the Multiple Listing Service of
Long Island (MLSLI) the median
price for closed properties was
$371,850 in 2014; a 1.9% increase over 2013. In Queens the
median was $385,000 (up
4.1%), in Nassau the median
was $425,000 (up 2.4%) and in
Suffolk the median was unchanged from 2013 at $320,000.
Closed activity (homes that
sold) on Long Island as a whole
was down 3.7% from 2013, and
contracted sales (properties
going to full contract) were down
.6%. 2013 was, as MLSLI noted,
the strongest year in real estate
sales since 2006, thus 2014
stands as the second most active
year. The drag on sales in 2014 may
well be attributed to the equally
challenging winter months last
year when the market only
heated up in Suffolk in early
summer and then continued to
be active straight through the
holidays. There are signs of economic recovery which should
lead to an improving real estate
market. The stringent financial
requirements of loan institutions
that have been crippling to many
first time buyers, are finally easing. There seems to be positive
pressure on wages, especially for
hourly workers, to move up, and
there is a modest, yet persistent,
increase in hiring. The year
ahead could signal a return in
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real estate to a modest yet satisfying trend in appreciating values
signaled in 2013. Not a dramatic, bone tingling, and mind
numbing, turn. We had that and
it did not work out well for most
of us. It would be so welcome to
once again view our single most
important asset as just that, an
asset that will fulfill our most essential dreams and help to secure our retirement.
This question was posed to me
last week and I did not have an
answer until now:
Question: Will having solar roof
panels installed on my house increase its value when I sell?
Answer: My initial opinion was
that solar panels were much like
a pool, half the buyers will find it
an attractive and valuable addition, the other half will not.
Thanks to a recent study reported
in the new york times, which
was sponsored by the Department of Energy, I learned that the
answer is a qualified yes. If the
panels are “owned” by the
homeowner rather than being financed through a “lease” with
the solar company, buyers were
willing to pay approximately
$15,000 dollars more for a
home. While there are many
caveats and conditional details,
Fannie Mae has agreed that an
appraiser may add value to the
home if the criteria, such as
ownership and proof of energy
savings, are met. Of course, the
cost of purchasing and installing
the panels has to be weighed
against the gain.
Editor’s note:
alexandra rich is a associate real Estate
broker, certified buyer representative
and relocation specialist with daniel
gale sotheby’s International realty, 499
lake avenue, st. James, 631.584.6600.
Ms. rich is a st. James native, and has
been a realtor for 20 years. If you have
any questions or suggestions for future articles please call or email alex at [email protected]..
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Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
is proud to announce that
Joan Royals
Associate Real Estate Broker
Has joined our St. James/Smithtown Office
Joan Royals has been a Real Estate Professional since 1985. She has worked all along the North
Shore of Long Island from Port Washington to Shoreham selling all types of real estate from Mansions
to Co-ops.
Joan decided to become a Realtor after marrying her husband Ed who was in the Navy. They
moved around often during his service and she became interested in selling Real Estate as a career.
Joan believes that buying or selling a home is one of the most important transactions in the lives
of many people. She makes sure she is well informed of the current market, anticipates the needs of
those she is working with, and listens closely to what people are looking to find.
Being a long time resident of Long Island, Joan realizes the value of owning a home in her market
area. As a mother of two grown children and three grandchildren she is very familiar with all of the
hidden treasures the North Shore has to offer.
She is very well versed in Leisure Glen, Ridge, NY where she currently resides but she will offer her
expertise and wisdom to anyone who seeks her advice. Her experience, knowledge and dedication
will make your next real estate transaction a pleasant and successful one.
Please call Joan for all your Real Estate needs.
631.584.6600 ext.226, c.631.827.5555
St. James/Smithtown Office
499 Lake Ave., St. James, NY
[email protected]
Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
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M O N E Y
M A T T E R S
Time for Some Financial Spring Cleaning
by scott Posner,
cfP, crPc, a.a.M.s.
We’ve just about arrived at
spring, the time when many people spruce up their homes, yards
and other parts of their surroundings. This year, why not extend
that practice a little further and
give your financial and investment environment a good spring
cleaning?
view your life and disability insurance to ensure they are still
adequate to meet your family’s
needs. You also might want to
consult with a financial professional for ways of dealing with
the potentially devastating
costs of an extended nursing
home stay or another type of
long-term care.
Here are a few suggestions for
doing just that:
• Reduce duplication.
If you’ve ever worked to “declutter” your home, you may
have discovered a lot of extraneous items. Did you really
need three blenders? Did you
have more remote control devices than you did televisions?
As you look through your investment portfolio, you might
also find some duplication,
perhaps in the form of multiple
stocks of companies in the
same industry. You might want
to consider whether you’d be
better off by reducing this concentration and using the proceeds to broaden your
investment mix to create new
potential for growth, income or
a combination of both.
• Repair your “roof.”
As part of your exterior springcleaning efforts, you might examine your roof to determine if
you need to repair or replace
any torn or missing shingles.
After all, a strong roof is essential to protecting your home.
And your financial foundation
needs protection, too – so, re-
• Plant some “seeds.”
Spring is a good time for reseeding parts of your lawn that
may be bare. Once you’ve
planted the seeds, of course,
you’ll need to water and fertilize them to encourage growth.
As you look over your financial
landscape, you may also find
areas that are somewhat barren. For example, you might be
adequately funding your own
retirement goals through your
employer-sponsored retirement
plan and other investments,
but are you putting away
enough money for your children’s college education? If
not, you might need to “plant
some seeds” for potential
growth by investing in a college savings account, such as a
529 plan. And you may need
to continually “nourish” your
plan by contributing money
each year.
• update your “furnishings.”
When you bought and
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ings, they might have been perfectly suited for your needs.
But now, many years later,
your situation may be quite different. Perhaps you’ve said
goodbye to grown children
who have struck out on their
own, so you might want to
make new uses for old rooms.
And maybe your old “stuff”
just isn’t as comfortable as it
was before, or the layout of
your furniture isn’t as efficient.
Whatever the case, it may well
be time to update your environment. And the same thing
can happen with your financial
“house.” To reflect changes in
your family situation, employment, economic circumstances, retirement goals and
other factors, you will need to
periodically review your financial strategy and your investment portfolio, and make
adjustments as needed. Tidying up your living space
may help improve your overall
outlook on life. The same might
be said of a financial spring
cleaning – and you won’t even
need a mop.
Editor’s note:
Money Matters is a monthly feature
written by scott Posner, cfP, crPc,
a.a.M.s., an investment representative
with Edward Jones Investments. this
130-year-old firm has over 10,000 offices
around the world with one
here in town at
542 north
country road
in the old
st. James school
house. Mr. Posner
has serviced both
personal and institutional investors
for over 27 years.
for more
information, a
schedule of free
investment classes
or to request
topics for
future columns,
call 862-2020.
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No Time
Like the Present
to Keep Your Future on Track
Lots of times, changes in life also affect your
investments. That’s why there’s never been a
better time to schedule your complimentary
portfolio review. We’ll talk about the changes in
your life and help you decide whether it makes
sense to revise your investments because of them.
A portfolio review will help ensure
your investments are keeping pace
with your goals. Call your local financial
advisor today.
Scott R Posner, CFP®, AAMS®, CRPC®
Financial Advisor
.
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St James, NY 11780
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P O S T A L
C O R N E R
New Stamp Issues
submitted by the st. James Post office
water lilies Stamps
Elegant water lilies grace four new stamps from
the U.S. Postal Service. Each stamp depicts a closeup view of the flower of one of four classic garden
water lilies. These Forever stamps will go on sale at
the St. James Post Office on March 20, 2015. martin ramìrez artist
Five new commemorative stamps honor
Martìn Ramìrez (1895–
1963), who, while virtually unknown in his
lifetime, is recognized
today as one of the
great artists of the 20th
century. Each stamp
features details from
one of five of Ramìrez’s
more than 450 drawings and collages. Although confined to
psychiatric hospitals for
more than 30 years, Ramìrez transcended his own
situation to create a remarkably visualized world
free from the constraints of borders or time itself. The
back of the stamp pane includes verso text. These
stamps will go on sale at the St. James Post Office on
March 26, 2015.
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The present business occupying the building is a retail a
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A R O U N D
T O W N
to Film in St. James
St. James is excited to welcome Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz
and Antique Archeology to the
area. The team will film episodes
of their hit series AMERICAN
PICKERS (on the History Channel) throughout New York. Filming will begin next month.
AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the
fascinating world of antique
‘picking’ on HISTORY. This hit
show follows two of the most
skilled pickers in the business,
Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, as
they embark on an epic road trip
across the U.S. in search of
America’s most valuable antiques
from motorcycles, classic cars
and bicycles to one-of-a-kind
vintage memorabilia. Mike and
Frank are on a mission to recycle
America, restore forgotten relics
to their former glory, and learn a
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thing or two about American history along the way.
Filming is scheduled to start
next month. AMERICAN PICKERS is looking for “stuff” and
would love to explore what you
may have. They are on the hunt
for interesting characters with interesting and unique items. Some
of what they look for: vintage bicycles, toys, unusual radios,
movie memorabilia, advertising,
military items, folk art, vintage
musical equipment, vintage automotive items, early firefighting
equipment, vintage clothing,
pre-50’s western gear.
AMERICAN PICKERS is produced by Cineflix Productions
for HISTORY. New episodes air
Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on HISTORY.
If you have a large collection
or want to refer someone to Mike
and Frank, email: your name,
number, address and description
of the collection and photos to:
[email protected],
or call 1-855-old-rust (6537878).
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H E A L T H
N O T E S
Ask Ron Villano
Ron Villano, M.S.,
LMHC, ASAC, CCH is
the leading expert in
working through
change. As a father who
lost his 17-year old son
in an auto accident, he
always speaks from the
heart. As a licensed
mental health counselor, he guides others
on how to work
through difficult times.
As a national speaker
and author of The Zing,
Ron has appeared on TV
and radio throughout
the world. He will help
you to Embrace the
Power of Change in
your personal and professional life.
dear ron,
I am a single guy in my late 20’s
struggling to meet women. I have the
hardest time going out and meeting
new people – I usually date friends of
friends. When I’m out, I see attractive
women but I just can’t get up the
nerve to go over and talk to them.
I need to step up my game! help!
– struggling
Dear Struggling,
It’s time to step up your game by
trying something simple and new.
The next time you go out, make a
deal with yourself to talk to at least
three different women. Talk, not attempt to date, or interview, or get a
phone number… just talk. The
weather, the place you’re are at, the
sports game on TV – ANYthing that is
not “date” related. Not only will you
get more practice and confidence
with conversations, but it eliminates
the “urgent” need to find a woman,
which in turn will help you feel more
relaxed inside. Sure, there is the possibility that someone may not be interested in chatting with you, but –
so what? The goal wasn’t a date... the
goal was just simple talk. Once you
get the talk going, let the conversa
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Editor’s note:
ron villano, M.s., lMhc, asac, cch,
is the founder and director of family &
Personal counseling, located at
872 Middle country road in st. James.
he is an author of the book The Zing,
has appeared on national tv, along with daily
appearances on the verizon fios1 network.
With offices in st. James, bohemia, East Islip
and howard beach and a staff of 13 therapists
from all backgrounds – family & Personal
counseling addresses individual and family
concerns of all ages. for additional
information call 758-8290 or visit
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H E A L T H
N O T E S
Because Accidents Happen
by dr. linda M.bocchichio
If you have been involved in a
car accident, no matter how severe it was, you know the fear
that immediately follows. You
often feel completely out of control of the situation. But being
aware of what can possibly happen and knowing what to do at
the scene of the accident can alleviate some of the fear and provide you with a sense of control
that will allow a clear head and
could save time, money and possible medical expenses.
In an accident in which you
are moving at speeds below
10mph, injuries are likely to be
the result of unexpected, rapid
movement of the body at the
moment of impact. These injuries
can include muscle strain and
bruises from the seat belt. Symptoms from these injuries, like
pain and stiffness, might not ap-
pear for 12 to 36 hours after the
accident.
Accidents that occur at speeds
greater than 10mph involve
more rapid body movement and
possible impact with objects inside the car, such as the steering
wheel, windshield or dashboard.
Common injuries in these situations include shoulder, head or
knee hematomas (bruises), neck
sprain, wrist fractures, concussion, and contusions. People
with these injuries usually know
where and how badly they are
hurt right away, but in some instances, shock masks the symptoms.
Perhaps the most common and
most infamous automobile injury
is whiplash – a cervical acceleration/ deceleration injury in
which the head is whipped backward from an unexpected force
from behind, the head then re-
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coils and jerks forward, back
again, and finally stops at its normal position. Whiplash can also
occur when you are hit from the
front or the side, in which case
the head jerks forward (or to the
side). In all of these instances,
the injury is incurred when the
neck is forced to exceed its normal range of motion and muscles, tendons, ligament and
joints stretch beyond their limits,
sometimes to the point of tearing.
Symptoms of whiplash can include restricted range of motion,
neck tenderness, muscle stiffness, trouble swallowing, loss of
voice, jaw problems, nausea,
vomiting, headache, dizziness,
short-term memory loss, insomnia, visual disturbances like
blurred vision or flashing lights,
and of course, pain.
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Carrying on the Tradition of Caring
Our Dedicated & Compassionate Caregivers
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• Grocery Shopping/Errands
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H E A L T H
N O T E S
Rest, Restore, Rejuvenate!
The Healing Affects of Sound Therapy
For thousands of years till present day, cultures across the world
have used sound to celebrate all
passages of life. Dating back to
the Egyptians, sound has also
been used for healing. Join St.
James resident Donna L.
Nesteruk, L. Ac., for a FREE lecture on Tuesday, April 14 at 7
p.m. on Sound Healing Therapy.
Donna will explain and demonstrate how the frequencies of
sound with the use of tuning
forks and other sound instruments create powerful healing
affects. The lecture will take place at
Family Tree Yoga and Wellness,
127-20B Smithtown Blvd. in
Nesconset. Call Donna at 8488856 for additional information.
Donna L. Nesteruk, is a licensed acupuncturist and NCCAOM board certified. She is a
certified instructor and practitioner of the Acutonics tuning
fork healing system.
Smithtown Senior Citizen Department Offers
Medical Alert Services
The Smithtown Senior Citizen Department is pleased to announce that
it offers medical alert monitoring services to eligible senior residents living
in Smithtown Township. The voice care medical alert system, monitored by Tunstall, provides a
life-saving link for independent living.
According to Program Director Laura
Greif, “Our goal with this personal
emergency response system, is to ensure the well being of our seniors and
enable them to remain safely in their
homes. Perhaps just as important is to
provide seniors with the peace of
mind knowing that if they ever need
help they will get it.”
voice care is an income and age eligible program which requires a brief
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H E A L T H
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Short Return On Your Investments?
Here’s how hearing instruments can give you
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by William kent
If you’re one of the nearly 40
million Americans who suffer
with hearing loss, maybe it’s time
to consider investing in your
hearing health. Research shows
that the rewards can be substantial; in fact, identifying and addressing hearing loss has been
shown to positively influence virtually every aspect of an individual’s life, helping people
personally, professionally and
even financially.
New technology has revolutionized hearing aids in recent
years with today’s hearing instruments automatically adjusting to
all kinds of sound environments
and filtering noise. Many instruments are virtually invisible, sitting discreetly and comfortably
inside the ear canal; some are
water resistant, rechargeable and
best of all many are wireless, enabling you to stream sound from
smart phones, home entertainment systems and other electronics directly into your hearing
aid(s) at volumes just right for
you. The new iSDS instruments
have even more tech built into
them. Lost instruments can now
be found with GPS capability
among other advanced features.
When it comes to the purchase of personal items that enhance your life, there’s more
than one way to measure value.
Here are six ways that investing
in professionally fitted hearing
instruments can bring you a
greater return on your investment
than you ever imagined.
ter Hearing Institute (BHI) study.
People with untreated hearing
loss lost as much as $30,000 in
income annually, the study also
showed.
Unleash your
earning potential.
Using hearing aids reduced
the risk of income loss by 90100% for those with milder hearing loss, and from 65-77% for
those with severe to moderate
hearing loss, according to a Bet-
tame that ringing
in your ears.
Hearing instruments can help
reduce the prominence of tinnitus by introducing background
sound or white noise. Just taking
the focus off the tinnitus can provide relief for many people.
maintain your
cognitive function.
Research shows a definitive
link between hearing loss and
dementia, leading experts to believe that interventions, such as
hearing instruments, could potentially delay or prevent dementia. Research is ongoing.
Keep you
on your feet.
A John Hopkins study showed
that people in middle age (4069) with even just mild hearing
loss were nearly three times
more likely to have a history of
falling. The intensive listening effort demanded by unaddressed
hearing loss may take cognitive
resources away from what is
needed for balance and gait, experts suggest.
relieve stress
and lift your mood.
When people with
hearing loss use hearing instruments, many feel more in control
of their lives and less self-critical,
BHI research shows. One study
found that the majority of people
with mild and severe hearing
loss felt better about themselves,
and their life overall, as a result
of using hearing instruments.
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Hearing instruments also reduce
the stress associated with intensive listening, which can help relieve tinnitus symptoms.
Strengthen your
relationships.
Research shows that
using hearing aids can help improve interpersonal relationships.
In one BHI study of people with
hearing loss, more than half of
the respondents said using hearing instruments improved their
relationships at home, their social lives and their ability to join
in groups. Many even saw improvements in their romantic
lives.
Addressing hearing loss is really a smart decision that offers a
very good return. Those who
have hearing loss should consider making an investment
today, or in the not-so- distant future. For those who are not sure,
start by taking a comprehensive
hearing test to determine if you
qualify for hearing help. Annual
Hearing Tests are usually covered
by your health insurance with little or no out-of-pocket expense.
Wearing hearing instruments
today is easy, comfortable, and
has become fashionable with different color options available.
You’re making a statement when
wearing them… I’m connected. Editor’s note:
st. James resident William kent is the
director of long Island hearing, an
audiology and hearing instrument
practice. With offices in
smithtown/nesconset and nassau
county, they can be reached at
1-800-698-5200 for additional
information or guidance. consultations
are complimentary.
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C E L E B R A T I O N S
Ryan and Stacy O’Donnell
Smithtown Supervisor Patrick R. Vecchio is pictured presenting a
special proclamation in celebration of the 350th anniversary of the
founding of Smithtown to Marie Sturm, as Smithtown Bradley Harris looks on.
Martin / O’Donnell
Wed
Marie Sturm,103 Years Young,
is Honored
Stacy Nicole Martin and Ryan Douglas O’Donnell exchanged marriage
vows on November 8, 2014 at the
riverfront home of Stacy’s parents,
Shirley and COL (RET) Edwin Martin,
in Huntsville Alabama, where a reception followed. Stacy is a Project Engineer for Clark
Construction Group in Bethesda,
Maryland. Ryan is an Asst. Project
Manager for McCullough Construction in Washington D.C. and is the
son of Barbara and Stephen O’Donnell of St. James.
Both bride and groom graduated
from Virginia Polytechnic University,
in Blacksburg Virginia, where they
met. They currently reside in McLean,
Virginia. let’s go hokies!
In honor of the 350th anniversary of the founding of
the Town of Smithtown, Smithtown Supervisor Patrick R.Vecchio visited Marie Sturm at
her home in St. James to present her with a special proclamation recognizing her as the
oldest native born citizen of
the town who, at 103 years
young is still a vibrant and
vital part of our community. Marie, along with her late
husband Richard, has contributed to the rich history of
our town through her involvement with many civic and
community organizations and
she still continues to lend her
voice to many of these organizations and for that the Town
Board of the Town of Smithtown expresses their deep appreciation to Marie Sturm for
helping to enrich the great history of our town.
Marie Sturm (nee Haussler)
celebrated her 103rd birthday
on September 13, 2014. She
was born in Skunk Hollow,
now Overton’s Pass in St.
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James, the second of four children to Theodore and Irene
Overton Haussler. Midwife
Mrs. Henry Keuthen, Sr. was
in attendance at her birth and
was paid $10.
Marie, who graduated from
Smithtown Branch High
School in a class of 20, was
and is the oldest Girl Scout in
Suffolk County. Marie
worked as a secretary for
Glamore Ford and the Smithtown Star. She married
Richard Sturm (deceased
2002), a native of Smithtown
Branch, in October 1933. At
19 years of age he built their
house in St. James in which
Marie lives to this day. Marie, you are an inspiration to us all. – 93 –
The St. James Chamber of Commerce
invites you to the
19th AnnuAl
Spring Egg Hunt
for Children 1-10 Years Old
Saturday, April 4, 2015
(Rain or Shine)
1:00 p.m. Sharp
On the Parking Field at Deepwells
Rte. 25A & Moriches Rd.
Plenty of Parking in Field
Pictures With the
Easter Bunny
Prizes Galore
Parents Must Accompany
Young Children
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2015 memBerS OF the St. JameS ChamBer OF COmmerCe
Please Support these Chamber of Commerce member Businesses
All Shores Mortgage
Alpine Pastry Shop
American Real estate
Artpix Studio
Autonomousdesign, Ltd.
Barattini Productions
dJ entertainment
Joseph A. Bollhofer, esq.
Branch funeral homes
The Bristal Assisted Living
at Lake grove
Bullseye Beverage
C.A.P.e.S. - Child Advocacy & Parent empowerment Services
Capital graphics of L.I.
Capital One Bank
Capo design Build
Charles M. Palma, CLu, ChfC,
MSfS, LuTf, CLTC
Chevrolet of Smithtown
Chiropractic healthcare of St. James
Chorus Line dance Studio
Costco Wholesale
The Crafter’s Table
Creative Windows
damianos Realty group
dance ‘n’ Things
daniel gale - Sotheby’s International
daniel R. Bracciodieta & Associates
deBarbieri Associates
del fuego - Tex Mex kitchen
and Tequila
doda’s gold Shield Catering
donald e. goldstein Associates financial Services
dowling Brothers Autobody
dowling knipfing & klein Agency
eddie’s Power equipment
edward Jones Investments /
Scott Posner
elite fabrication
energy Interactive fitness
enspire design group
essenfeld & Co. / CPA
express family Wellness
faith Auto Works
family & Personal Counseling
flowerfield Celebrations
g. Smith electrical Services
george’s Innovative Inflatables
Lawrence glazer /
New York Life Insurance
grape Culture Wine & Spirits
graphics du jour/Our Town
gyrodyne Company of America
harbor Collision
hart & Co. Salon
henrietta homes & Properties
Inside-Out kitchens, Baths & More
JBL home Improvements
JeI Learning Center at Stony Brook
kiddie Academy of Nesconset
king O’Rourke Auto group
The knox School
Lesco Construction
The Little gym of Smithtown
Long Island hearing
Long Island Tax Savers
Maginniss Inc. / Re/Max Beyond
Marsh and gaffner, P.C. - Law
Max exposure Social Media
Mazelis Landscape
Contracting Corp.
Medical Probiotics
Mercedes Benz of Smithtown
Metro Realty Services /
Jeremy hackett
Mills Pond Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Mister Softee/david keller
Moes Southwest grill of Smithtown
Morecraft Construction Co.
MS Cureiosity’s Closet
Murraymade Photography
Natalie Weinstein design Associates
Rowena & dave Nedvin /
Signature Premier Properties
Nissequogue fire department
Nissequogue golf Club
North Shore Orthodontics
Ogden’s design and Planting
Maria Orlandi / douglas elliman
Real estate
P. deBlasio Builders
www.stjameschamber.org
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Physical Therapy & Beyond
Purity Spa
RdA Landscape Architecture
Reliance Real estate & Mortgage
Re/Max Beyond
Renewal By Anderson of Long Island
R.J.k. gardens
Rocco’s Pizza & Pasta
Ronald Villano designs, Inc. Architect
Saf-T-Swim - Smithtown
Scientific Pest Management
Seiskaya Ballet
dr. Raymond Semente Chiropractor
Shaggy dog Couture
Shaolin Self defense Center
Sivana Salon
Smithtown Children’s foundation
Spage’s Pharmacy
Spuntino Brick Oven Pizza
Restaurant/Bar
St. Catherine of Siena
Medical Center
St. James dental /
drs. donahue, Segnini
St. James fire department
St. James florist & gift Shop
St. James funeral home
St. James Jewelry Shoppe
St. James Lumber
St. James Pasta & Pork
St. James Pizza
St. James Post Office
St. James Rehabilitation
& healthcare
Strike force Maintenance Corp.
Suffolk federal Credit union
Sunshack Tanning Salon
Td Bank
Teachers federal Credit union
Times Beacon Record Newspapers
Total family dentistry of St. James
The Trattoria
up In Smoke BBQ
V.f.W. Post 395
Vazac Contracting Corp.
Victorian fence
Villa Sorrento Restaurant & Caterers
Windmill Oil Tank Service
Your Companion &
homemaker Services
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P O E T ’ S
C O R N E R
My Fairfield
by John Taratunio, Fairfield Condos
I live in a place
where you can come face to face
with a rabbit, a squirrel or a deer
where rarely is heard
a disparaging word
and the people are really sincere
But most of all
I enjoy the friends I’ve made
the kind of people you can depend on
Should you ever need aid
and with all the trips,
the meetings and the parties
run by volunteers
who are a bunch of hearties
30 years ago I made fairfield my home
Ever since then, I’ve had more time to roam
I never worry about shoveling snow
I don’t ever think about cutting grass any “mo”
It’s easy for my lips
to become unsealed
when it comes to my praising
Our faIrfIElD!
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O B I T U A R I E S
Kenneth J. Moran
Rita G. Dunton
Kenneth J. Moran,
of Port St. Lucie, FL,
passed away, on Friday, January 23,
2015 at the age of
53. Born and raised
in St. James, New
York, he was a resident of Port St.
Lucie K.J. was a team
member of the
kenneth J. Moran
County Cork Senior
Football team from 1977 through 1986 and
served as team captain in 1983. He was selected in 1979 for New York GAA under 18
all-star team in which he competed in Ireland. He graduated from New Paltz University in 1987 where he studied English and
discovered his of love of fencing. K.J.
founded the Treasure Coast Fencing Academy in 2008 and served as director and
coach. He was a marketing salesman for
LRP Publications. Kenneth was also a
writer, director, actor and set builder at
local community theaters.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 27
years, Robin Moran of Port St. Lucie; his
daughter, Megan Bennett and her husband
Xander of Los Angeles, CA; his brothers,
Michael (Lorraine) of St. James, NY; Dennis
(Lori) of Mount Sinai, NY; his sisters, Catherine (Frank) Giambalvo of Dunedin, FL,
Therese (Mauro) Lanzisera, of Hayfork, CA
and Mary (Ron) Luba of St. James. His
brothers, John, James and his sister, Patricia
Brennan, preceded him in death.
Rita G. Dunton, of St. James, L.I. (formerly of Farmingdale),
passed away on February 10, 2015 at the age of 85. She was
a dedicated math teacher for Three Village School District,
president of the Junior League of Farmingdale and the
Women’s Club of New York State. Loving wife of Harlow.
Cherished mother of Kenneth (Susan), Keith (Kathy), Allison
Dunton, Ted (Linda) and John (Cathy). Devoted grandma of
12. Dear sister of Benjamin Gaylo, Mary Marquart, Joan Sebastiano and the late Joseph Gaylo, and the late Martin
Gaylo. Mrs. Dunton reposed at the St. James Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass was held on February 17, 2015 at Sts. Philip &
James Church, St. James. Interment followed at St. James
Episcopal Cemetery, St. James. In lieu of flowers, donations
to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington Street - Suite 200,
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 (718) 237-3800 is appreciated.
Mrs. Dunton’s funeral arrangements were professionally
supervised, while the Dunton family was lovingly cared for
during their bereavement, by Kenneth, Kerry and Ken Jr. – the
Maher family of the St. James Funeral Home in St. James. Eric Roger Whitehead
Eric Roger Whitehead, of Smithtown, L.I., passed away on
January 30, 2015 at the age of 70. He was an employee of
Nassau Suffolk Lumber in Smithtown. Loving husband of
Susan. Cherished father of Colleen, Eric and Melissa. Adored
grandfather of Emily, Sara, Erich Cole, Eric Joseph, Samantha,
Ian and Paige.
Mr. Whitehead reposed at the St. James Funeral Home. A
Funeral Mass was held at Sts. Philip & James Church, St.
James. Committal was private. In lieu of flowers, donations to
United Cerebral Palsy is appreciated.
Mr. Whitehead’s funeral arrangements were professionally
supervised by the Maher family of the St. James Funeral
Home in St. James.
Photo by Michael Mazzeo
This is the watch Stephen Hollingshead Jr. was
wearing when he encountered a drunk driver.
Time of death 6:55pm.
Friends Don’t Let Friends
Drive Drunk.
OUR TOWN • MARCH 2015
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“Personal Attention & Dignified Service-Our Continuing Tradition”
St. James
Funeral home, Inc.
~ home for Funerals & Cremations ~
Kenneth J. Maher
Owner, licensed manager & director
Kerry J. Maher
Kenneth J. Maher, Jr.
licensed director licensed director
~ in loving memory of aelysche m. maher ~
locations:
North Chapel South Chapel
551 North Country road 829 middle Country road
route 25a route 25 - Jericho turnpike
St. James St. James
Office: (631) 584-5200
Office: (631)-584-7200
~ Pre Planning Funeral arrangements available ~
www.stjamesfuneralhome.com
OUR TOWN • MARCH 2015
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T H E
Sprinkler System
continued from page 76
Another result that the legislature and Governor likely did not
consider is the fact that cooperative leases are not exempt from
this law. A cooperative lease is
signed by the owner of shares of
a cooperative when the owner
purchases, and gives the owner
the exclusive right to occupy the
cooperative apartment. The typical by-laws of a cooperative require that all leases are identical
in their provisions. Therefore, if
all new cooperative leases must
contain the required language, it
is expected that all existing
leases also must be rewritten to
include that language, and resigned by all parties.
These are only first impressions regarding this new law. It
appears to have been poorly
written, and not thought through.
In any case, whether a relationship between a residential landlord and tenant is memorialized
by a “lease” or a “rental agreement” or a document by any
other name, it seems clear that it
F I N I S H
L I N E
must include the language of the
new law. © Copyright 2015 Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq.
Editor’s note:
Joseph a. bollhofer, Esq., is an attorney
who practices law in the areas of real estate, elder law and Medicaid, estate and
business planning and administration. he
is a member of the national academy of
Elder law attorneys, and of the real
Property, Elder law and surrogate’s court
committees of the suffolk county bar association and of the real Property law
and Elder law sections of the new york
state bar association. he has been serving area residents since 1985 and is admitted to practice law in new york and
new Jersey. his office is located at 291
lake ave., st. James, ny. (584-0100). for
reprints of this article and others concerning real Estate law,Medicaid, Elder law
and estate planning, send a request to
[email protected] or visit www.bollhoferlaw.com.
Accidents Happen
continued from page 88
There are very important reasons to seek chiropractic care
immediately after an accident.
First and foremost, you have to
make sure you are not seriously
injured. Also some minor injuries
can become chronic if not taken
care of properly. Timely attention
to your traumatized body will insure that you heal properly.
Editor’s note:
dr. linda M. bocchichio is a chiropractor
practicing at 105 lake avenue so. in
nesconset. she was the founder of the
st. James Walking club and was a former
president of the st. James chamber of
commerce. for further information,
call 979-9854.
Medical Alert
Services
continued form page 89
in-home assessment. The service
is available for a low monthly
monitoring fee of $18. There are
no initiation fees, contracts or
cancellation penalties. Funding
for this program is provided by
HUD through the Town of Smithtown Community Development
Department.
For more information about
voice care please call 631-3607616 or visit our website at
www.smithtownny.gov.com.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MERCHANTS
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F.y.i.
I N
B R I E F
ongoing opportunities, community services
and general information
A.A. MeeTiNgS
Alcoholics Anonymous holds
more than 400 open meetings each
week in Suffolk county. The only
requirement for membership is a
desire to stop drinking. All are welcome.
A.A. meets every Monday and
Wednesday, at the St. James
Methodist church, off Route 25A
and Moriches Road, in St. James.
on Mondays a Big Book meeting is
held at 6:30 p.m. and a 12-Step
meeting is held at 7:30 p.m. on
Wednesdays a Beginners meeting
and a Topic meeting is held at 7:30
p.m.
Meetings are held each Thursday
at 7 p.m. at Temple Isaiah, 1401
Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook.;
each Friday at 9 p.m. at the united
Methodist church, 792 Hawkins Avenue in Lake Ronkonkoma; 3rd
Wednesday of each month at 7:30
p.m. Grace Baptist church, Hallock
Rd., Lake Grove, and each Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. at Islip
Town Beach Pavilion, Rosevale
Ave. All meetings are free.
If you have further questions or
would like a list of other open meetings as well as closed meetings,
call 669-1124, 24 hours, 7 days.
AMVeT POST #55
MeeTS iN ST. JAMeS
AMVeT Post #55 meets the second Saturday of each month at the
St. James VFW, which is located
next to King Kullen on Lake Avenue. The meetings begin at 9:30
a.m. AMVeT membership is open
to all men and women who have
served honorably in the u.S. Armed
Forces, Reserves or National
Guard including those men and
women who are currently serving
our country. each AMVeT post conducts its own local programs and
participates in AMVeT-related state
and national organization activities.
For additional information about
AMVeT Post #55 in St. James,
contact Don cantwell at 265-0180,
and attend the meetings on the
second Saturday of each month.
AMeRiCAN LegiON HALL
FOR ReNT
Tables, chairs, kitchen, bar,
heat/Ac; Reasonable Rates. Sherwood Brothers Post 95, Lake Avenue, St. James. call Wednesday
or Friday in the morning and ask for
Tom Swensen. 584-9633 or 5847746.
CRiSiS HOTLiNe
ReSPoNSe of Suffolk county,
Inc. provides a suicide prevention/
crisis intervention hotline, every
day, 24-hours-a-day.
call anytime if you are feeling
sad or desperate, if you are concerned about someone who is, or if
you just want to talk with someone
who understands and cares. Talking helps.
call: 751-7500 anytime
CRiSiS ONLiNe HOTLiNe
Response of Suffolk county, a
24-hour crisis intervention hotline,
now has a new oNLINe crisis
counseling service, called
Hear2Help. Hear2Help counselors
can be reached online Monday
through Friday afternoons from 3-9
p.m. Log on at responsehotline.org
2 FLAg DROP OFF BOxeS
iN ST. JAMeS
Through the generosity of the St.
James Postmaster, reconditioned
mail-drop boxes have been painted
and placed at two separate locations in St. James. one can be
found on the side of the American
Legion, Sherwood Bros. Hall at 95
Lake Avenue, St. James, and another at the side of VFW Post 395,
at the south end of the King Kullen
parking lot for the desposal Flags
which are no longer suitable for
use. The flags will be properly disposed of with an appropriate ceremony.
JewiSH wORSHiP SeRViCeS
Temple Beth chai, 870 Townline
Road, Hauppauge, a conservative/
egalitarian Synagogue welcomes
the community for Sabbath services
on Friday evenings at 8 p.m. and
Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m.
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call the temple office at 724-5807
for directions.
MOMS Club
The MoMS club of Smithtown
holds its General Membership
meeting on the first Thursday of the
month at 10 a.m. We are a chapter
of MoMS club International and
are a support group for the stay-athome mom and the mom who
works part time. We have playgroups, park dates, field trips, and
Mom’s Night out. our chapter
serves the Smithtown Township.
New members and their children
are ALWAYS welcome. For more information please contact Debbie at
631-467-3723. www.momsclub.org
SeNiORS wHO CAN’T geT TO
THe LiBRARy...
A Van-tastic SOLuTiON
Through a cooperative effort between The Smithtown Library and
the Town of Smithtown’s Senior citizens Department, transportation is
provided for library visits on regularly scheduled dates or on demand
when possible.
on days of planned visits, a van
from the Smithtown Senior citizens
center will take you to any Smithtown Library Building. If you need to
go to the library when a visit is not
planned, call the Senior citizen
center’s Transportation Department
to inquire about scheduling an individual visit. To arrange to be picked
up for a planned visit or to request
an individual visit, call the Senior
citizen center’s Transportation Department at 265-8811. one week’s
notice must be given for a pick up.
There is a $1 charge each way for
transportation ($2 round trip).
VFw POST #395
John W. cooke Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 395 meets at 8 p.m.
on the first Tuesday of each month
at their Post next to King Kullen on
Lake Avenue in St. James. VFW
membership is open to all veterans
who have served honorably in foreign conflicts in u.S. Armed forces.
For further information, call 8627965.
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C L A S S I F I E D
A D V E R T I S I N G
Welcoming a
HELP WANTED – Swimming pool
construction and service help
wanted. Clean NY drivers license.
Will train motivated hardworking
individual. Salary commensurate
with ability. (631) 862-1900 3/15
STORAGE SPACE AVAILABLE ST. JAMES - Clean, Easy Access.
Call Ruth at 862-9849. 3/15
CAREER OPPORTUNITY – Looking for 2 experienced salespersons to join our dynamic, local
real estate team. Mentoring and
coaching program will bring your
business to the next level. Reply
in confidence to Manager – 631335-7111.
3/15
CAREGIVERS NEEDED, Mercy’s
H&C Services is looking for caring
and compassionate caregivers to
assist with non-medical services
primarily for the elderly. All types
of days/hours available. Please Email Catherine your resume at
[email protected].
3/15
CONDO FOR SALE – SAINT
JAMES PLANTATION – Southport,
NC. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, granite
counters, stainless appliances, upgrades galore! 4 Golf Courses, 4
Club Houses, Marina, Beach
Club. Taxes only $900/yr!
$224,000. Call: 631-553-7168
3/15/sjss
HOMEWORK TUTOR K-12 Spec.
in English/Verbal/Writing, Test
Prep & Essay Writing, Exp.
Teacher & Prof. Writer, Experienced Writing Coach 631-3711674
3/15dv
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR
DIGITAL SLR CAMERA – If you
are interested in learning how to
use a digital SLR camera, contact
Ken Manwiller of “Laurie Studio –
The Art of Photography.” (Remember the “Portrait of the Month”).
Private lessons are available.
Learn from a pro with over 30
years of experience. Go to
www.lauriestudio.com/photolessons for more information. Call
Ken at (631) 737-4265 or email
[email protected].
3/15
RECEPTION / MEETING HALL
AVAILABLE FOR USE – St. James
United Methodist Church, offers a
spacious meeting hall with commercial kitchen for civic and support groups, receptions, clubs,
workshops and seminars. The
35’x60’ meeting room has tables,
chairs, rest rooms and a grand
piano. The Church is located at
532 Moriches Road in Head of
the Harbor. Expansive parking
and handicapped access is provided. Contact the Office at 5845340 for available dates and
suggested donations. The SJUMC
offers their facilities as a community outreach to the St. James area
and welcomes all visitors.
AMERICAN LEGION HALL FOR
RENT – The Sherwood Brothers
American Legion Post 1152, located at 95 Lake Avenue, St.
James, is looking to rent its hall for
all occasions. Reasonable rates,
air conditioned, heat, tables,
complete kitchen and ample
parking. Call Marty Thompson at
631-445-8447.
JOIN THE SMITHTOWN GARDEN CLUB – Learn about gardening and meet new people. Club
meets the 2nd Tuesday of the
month at the Brush Barn on Middle Country Road in Smithtown.
Call Cafti Walsh at 862-9451 for
more info.
LOOKING FOR HELP? Place a
classified ad in Our Town and
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D I R E C T O R Y
O F
A D V E R T I S E R S
The following is a list of advertisers who can be found in this issue of Our Town • St. James
ACCOUNTANT
Therése B. Sassone,
CPA
686-5833
ArCHITECTS
Enspire Design group
Michael Morbillo
301 Seventh Avenue
471-9500
ArTS & CrAFTS
The Crafter’s Table
529 Lake Avenue
584-3891
ATTOrNEY
Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq.
291 Lake Avenue
584-0100, fax: 584-2304
John H. Mulvehill
Attorney-at-Law
862-8889
Law Office of
Daniel r. Wasp
119 W. Main Street
Smithtown
615-8897, fax: 615-8898
AUDIOLOgY
Long Island Hearing, Inc.
55 Southern Blvd.,
Nesconset - 972-5211,
1-800-698-5200
AUTOMOTIvE SCrAP
Mid Island Salvage
667-5048 - deer Park
AUTOMOTIvE/
Repair / Parts/Gas
Mid Island Auto
Wreckers
586-6599 - deer Park
St. James gulf
Rte. 25A & Moriches Rd.
584-5798
BAkErY
Alpine Pastry Shoppe
59 Route 111, Smithtown
265-5610
BANk
roslyn Savings Bank
556 North Country Road
862-4200
BEAUTY
Jamberry
Designer Nail Wraps
Laurie Robedee
339-3065
Pat’s Place Hair Salon
230 Lake Avenue
862-7023, 584-9644
Scruples ‘Head to Toe’
452 Lake Avenue
584-8030
Younique Products
Laurie Robedee
339-3065
CAMPS
knox Summer
Adventures
at The Knox School
541 Long Beach Road
686-1640
CHIrOPrACTOrS
Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio
105 Lake Avenue South
Nesconset
979-9854
Express Family Wellness
Dr. Gary DiBenedetto
320 Lake Ave. - Walk -Ins
Dr. raymond A. Semente
265 Lake Avenue
584-7722
Dr. gregory r. Thomaier
338 Lake Avenue
584-8100
True Sport Care, LLC
62 Lake Avenue South
Nesconset
584-TRue (8783)
COMPUTEr
Compu-Tech
Data recovery
St. James
745-8285
DENTIST
Harbor Hill Dental, LLC
556-20 North Country Rd.
686-5042
ENTErTAINMENT/
EvENTS
Seiskaya Ballet’s 2015
BeSFI Benefit
“Dance of the Hours”
May 15, 7pm;
May 16, 2pm
Staller Center, 584-0192
St. James Chamber of
Commerce 19th Annual
Spring Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 1 p.m.
in the Parking Lot of
deepwells farm County
Park, Moriches Rd. and
Route 25A. fRee for ages
up to 10 years.
EXTErMINATINg
Scientific Exterminating
599 Lake Avenue
265-5252, fax: 862-7272
FINANCIAL
Edward Jones
Investments
Scott Posner, CFP
542 North Country Road
862-2020
Synergy
Wealth Strategies
James Verdi, CFP
52 North Country Road
Smithtown - 961-5461
FUNErAL HOMES
Branch Funeral Home
190 e. Main Street
Smithtown
724-9500
St. James Funeral Home
829 Middle Country Road
584-7200
HEALTH / FITNESS
Child Advocacy &
Parent Empowerment
Services
542 North Country Road
686-6021
Complete Medical
Family Care
George Lehner, M.D.
735 Middle Country Road
656-9200
Family & Personal
Counseling, Hypnosis
and Weight Loss
872 Middle Country Rd.
758-8290
greco Physical Therapy
1st Tee Fitness &
Performance
430-7 North Country Rd.
686-6600
Light Awakenings
Meditation and Beyond
724-9733
Anne Marie Lisa
Certified Nutritional
Counselor
525-1045
Medical Arts radiology
23 Technology drive
east Setauket
689-7300
Mercy’s Homemaker &
Companion Services
584-2001
NexCycle Studio
430 North Country Road
584-6080
Primary Medical Care
of Suffolk County
Richard Sabinsky, MD
55 Southern Blvd.,
Nesconset
361-3363
Shaolin Self Defense
Centers
430-08 North Country Rd.
617-5148
HOME IMPrOvEMENT
Autonomousdesign
22 Stonegate
724-7726
Debus Painting &
Wallpapering
862-7924
House Perfect
Home Improvements
584-7527
Inside-Out
kitchens, Baths & More
367A Lake Avenue
584-5312, 942-9636
Master Fix It
584-5993,
Cell: 516-380-0727
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D I R E C T O R Y
Morecraft
Construction
584-7010
Scotty’s Masonry
265-4398, 872-1076
St. James Lumber
547 Lake Avenue
584-5140
Tailored Living
Home Organization
498-5595
vazac Contracting
333 first Avenue - Suite 1
584-7817
INSUrANCE
State Farm Insurance
Jim Winter
320 Lake Avenue
584-5929
INTErIOr DESIgN
Creative Windows
347 Lake Avenue
366-0212
Natalie Weinstein
Design Associates
455 Lake Avenue
Uniquely Natalie /
quality Consignment
176 Second St.
862-6198, fax: 862-7834
JEWELrY
St. James
Jewelry Shoppe
483 Lake Avenue
862-6775
LANDSCAPINg
Design / Maintenance
Tree Removal /
equipment
Competition Tree
Service
584-5575
O F
r.J.k. gardens, Inc.
862-7056
Strike Force
Landscaping
382-9300
LIqUOr & WINE
grape Culture
Wine & Spirits
248 Lake Avenue
862-4727
MArkETINg
Ignition Marketing
516-994-1350
MUSIC LESSONS
Drum Lessons
with John Miceli
240-0690 or email:
[email protected]
OPTOMETrY
Stony Brook
vision World
2194A Nesconset hwy.
Stony Brook - 246-5468
PETS
Grooming/Supplies
St. James Dog grooming
430-2 North Country Rd.
862-7288
PLUMBINg & HEATINg
Falzone & Son
Plumbing & Heating
862-6612
PrINTINg
Business & Social
graphics du jour, ltd.
359 Lake Avenue
862-9849
rEAL ESTATE
Daniel gale / Sotheby’s
499 Lake Avenue
584-6600
Digiovanna Brothers
Landscaping
666-8485
DeBarbieri Associates
406 North Country Road
862-7447
Herman Brothers
Landscape Corp.
360-2939
Henrietta Homes
& Properties
328 Lake Avenue
862-6999
Homestead
Landscaping
588-5296
ram Landscape
366-1490
Liz Jongebloed
DeBarbieri Associates
406 North Country Road
862-7447, 903-0836
A D V E R T I S E R S
Marianne koke
Daniel gale / Sotheby’s
499 Lake Avenue
584-6600, ext 206
Jill McDowell
Douglas Elliman
real Estate
996 Jericho Tpke.,
Smithtown
858-6985, 516-316-2000
David & rowena Nedvin
Signature Premier
Properties
7 W. Main St., Smithtown
767-5221, 360-2800
Maria Orlandi
Douglas Elliman
real Estate
996 Jericho Tpke.,
Smithtown
697-0474, 858-6955
reliance real Estate
359 Lake Avenue
862-9000, fax: 862-2881
re/Max Beyond
177 W. Main St.,
Smithtown
862-1100
Louise Tudisco
re/Max Beyond
177 W. Main St.,
Smithtown
513-6814, 862-1100x25
rESTAUrANTS
Catering / Seafood
Claws of St. James
415 North Country Road
862-4228
Patio Pizza
262 Lake Avenue
862-7475
rocco’s Pizza & Pasta
429 North Country Road
862-1600, fax: 862-6152
Spuntino Brick Oven •
Pizza • Restaurant • Bar
420 North Country Road
686-6700
St. James Pizza
739 Middle Country Road
979-9600, fax: 979-9610
villa Sorrento
823 Middle Country Road
265-9865
OUR TOWN • MARCH 2015
voila! The Bistro
244 Lake Avenue
584-5686
SCHOOLS / TUTOrINg /
CONSULTINg
Bridge College
Consultants
PO Box 685, St. James
516-662-1612
St. James Day Care
New York State Licensed
584-2224
St. James United
Methodist Nursery
532 Moriches Road
584-9555
village Presbyterian
Pre-School
175 east Main Street
Smithtown - 724-9382
SPOrTS
St. James-Nesconset
Youth Football & Cheer
5-12 years
www.sjnyouthfootball.com
[email protected]
SWIMMINg POOLS
Installation & Service
Sundance Swimming
Pools
862-1900
TrAvEL
Executive Fliteways
Private Jet Charters
800-533-3363
vETErINArIAN
Smithaven veterinary
Hospital
810 Middle Country Road
265-1438
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