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IN THIS ISSUE

MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Our Town Buttons & Bows Baby Boutique ...... 4 S • T • J • A • M • E • S AROUND TOWN St. Patrick’s Day Parade Set for March 12 ...... 6 Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner ...... 6 STaFF Scott Posner Named Man of the Decade ...... 8 Edward K. Springer, Sr. Named Grand Marshal ..12 Ruth Garthe ...... Editor Reboli Atelier Comes to St. James ...... 14 Robin Clark ...... Associate Editor Scandinavian Children’s Heritage Fair ...... 14 Elizabeth Isabelle . . Feature Writer Dr. Guy Lodico Honored for Commitment to Education ...... 16 Four Scouts Attain Rank of Eagle Scout ...... 18 William Garthe ...... Advertising Smithtown Food Pantry Donations Still Needed ...... 18 Sales Chorus Line Dance Studio Shines in NYC ...... 20 HISTORICALLY SPEAKING ...... 28-36 OUR TOWN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT What’s Happening at the Mills Pond House Gallery ...... 38 – ST. JAMES – On Stage at Smithtown Performing Arts Center ...... 40-41 is a monthly publication produced Swing Dance Long Island ...... 42 exclusively for the people of On Stage at Staller Center ...... 44-46 St. James, Nissequogue and Long Island Museum Events ...... 46-49 Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. Smithtown Historical Society Happenings ...... 50 Programs Offered at the Library...... 52-57 Call 862-9849 for HOME & GARDEN Advertising & Copy Deadline Design Ideas ...... 58 Naturally Speaking ...... 60-62 OUR TOWN is mailed directly to REALTY WISE every residence & business in the Year-End Market Report for 2015 ...... 64 11780 zip code area (6559 total copies mailed) MONEY MATTERS How Should You Respond to Market Correction? ...... 66 St. James Post Office Permit #10 St. James, NY 11780 LEGAL-EASE If You Own Real Estate Outside of New York Published by You Should Read This ...... 68 Graphics du jour, Ltd. IN THE SCHOOLS ...... 70-72 359 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 631-862-9849 / Fax: 631-862-9839 HEALTH NOTES National Kidney Month, World Kidney Day Urges People with email: [email protected] Chronic Kidney Disease to Get Their Hearing Checked...... 74 website: www.ourtownstjames.com Ask Ron Villano...... 76 Not responsible for typographical errors. The Many Uses of Essential Oils...... 78 We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or Maintaining Spinal Alignment for Proper Foot Support ...... 79 refuse to print editorial or advertising material deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image ST. JAMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WINTER GALA...... 80-83 or unsuitable for its readers. CELEBRATIONS ...... 84 Copyright © 2016 POET’S CORNER ...... 84 Graphics du jour, Ltd. ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE INFORMATION ...... 85 All Rights Reserved OBITUARIES ...... 86-88 ST. JAMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS ...... 91 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ...... 92 DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS ...... 95-96

PLEASE NOTE: Advertising & Editorial Deadline for the MARCH edition of OUR TOWN • ST. JAMES is THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 - 12 NOON. Distribution takes place on Wednesday, March 16, 2016.

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Buttons and Bows designs for both girls and boys. Using the finest French Lace ap- Baby Boutique pliqués, soft rosebuds or vibrant trains, boat, plane or car ap- 415A North Country Road pliqués, Deanna then hand St. James, NY 11780 monograms and embellishes 347-267-8059 each special outfit for a magical and unique design. Choose from by Elizabeth Isabelle complete layettes, onesies, sun- Buttons and Bows Baby Bou- dresses, overalls, tunic bubbles, tique offers clients an exclusive baker’s hats, picture hats, head- collection of custom hand bands and matching socks. crafted and one-of-a-kind chil- Deanna’s focus is to make every- dren’s apparel from newborn to one feel special and she has a 5 years. St. James resident passion for helping moms and Deanna Chassen has been cus- gift givers find just the right tomizing exquisite baby clothing piece. Be sure to see Buttons and for over 10 years. At first, Bows collection of hand-knit Deanna would create personal- sweaters that can be customized ized, hand crafted gifts for and are sure to be treasured and friends and family to welcome cherished. their precious new arrival. Soon, Buttons and Bows also carries word spread and what was a a full line of magnificent, heir- smile to everyone! Be sure to see once a hobby has now become loom quality Christening, Com- Buttons and Bows adorable Buttons and Bows Baby Bou- munion, Flower Girl and First “birthday tutu” and headband tique. Birthday (for both boys and girls) sets and wonderful “Baby’s First Deanna’s custom designs start outfits. Whether you are dressing Picture” ensembles. with the finest Pima Cotton on your precious boy or girl for an Deanna also creates custom the market. Pima Cotton is softer occasion big or small, Buttons memory boxes – beautifully de- and more absorbent than other and Bows has the vintage and tailed and embellished works of cottons and has a brilliant white couture designs that you have art, featuring Deanna’s own de- shade. Pima Cotton is especially been looking for. Deanna’s ex- sign or one designed to match soft, durable and highly resistant pert eye and keen design sense your nursery or child’s bedroom. to pilling. From there, Deanna will make your shopping experi- One-of-a-kind painted armoires, creates beautiful and whimsical ence enjoyable for both you and chairs and small furnishings are your child. ever-changing at Buttons and Custom or- Bows Baby Boutique, stop in and ders are be inspired! available as Buttons and Bows Baby Bou- well as al- tique offers complimentary gift terations. wrapping and complimentary New for local delivery. Business hours are spring at 12 noon to 5 p.m. and by ap- Buttons and pointment. Detailed design and Bows is the the finest fabrics await you and wonderful your child at Buttons and Bows world of Baby Boutique. Deanna looks Mud Pie forward to welcoming you and and Bunnies being a part of the magical world By The Bay! of childhood memories and Easter beauty. Be sure to visit Buttons dresses and and Bows Baby Boutique on bonnets, Facebook for photos, sales and plush bun- new arrivals. Buttons and Bows nies and wishes everyone a beautiful plush coats spring filled with joy and will bring a happiness!

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade Set for Saturday, March 12 by Kerry J. Maher Maher, 829 Middle Country and welcomed to participate. Parade Chairperson Road, St. James, NY 11780. Boys Please call (631) 584-7200 to At the start of the new year... and girls between the ages of 5 sign up. we are dusting off our shamrocks & 12 years of age are eligible to For further information, call and polishing pots of gold to get participate. Please include name, Kerry J. Maher, St. James Funeral ready for the annual celebration address, phone, a recent picture Home, parade chairperson, at of the St. James Chamber of and general information such as 584-7200. Commerce’s 32nd St. Patrick’s school, hobbies, etc. that the See you there!!! Day Parade in St. James, on Sat- candidate is interested in. urday, March 12, 2016. All civic and religious groups, Nominations for Princes and athletic teams, clubs, organiza- Princesses are being accepted. tions, musical groups, Boy and All nominations should be ad- Girl Scout troops, dance studios, dressed to St. Patrick’s Day Pa- bands, that would like to march rade Nomination, c/o Kerry in the parade are encouraged Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner at St. James United Methodist Church The St. James United Saturday, March 5 from 6-8 p.m. Methodist Church, located at Tickets, at $15/adults; 532 Moriches Road in St. James, $6/children, free/under 3, can be will host their annual Corned reserved by calling the church Beef and Cabbage Dinner on office at 584-5340. P. DeBlasio Builders, Inc. FINE HOMES & RENOVATIONS

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Scott Posner Named Man of the Decade by St. James Chamber Scott Posner (Edward Jones Investments) was honored as “Man of the Decade” at the St. James Chamber of Commerce’s Winter Gala on Saturday, January 30, 2016. Scott is an amazing man who has dedicated much of his time to the people and businesses of St. James and the surrounding communities. Scott has not only given as a Chamber member but as a resident as well. He has donated his tal- ents and time to both the business community, the Smithtown School Dis- trict, The Rotary Club of Smithtown and to the Deepwells Farm historical property along with Chamber of Commerce Board Member Kerry Maher presents “Man of the Decade” many other community Scott Posner a gift basket filled with lots of goodies. organizations. The Chamber and the business of well wishes from local busi- his wife Debby and his two community wanted to say a BIG nesses and community organiza- daughters, Rebecca and Julianna. THANK YOU to Scott. He was tions. Congratulations to Scott Pos- presented with a huge gift basket Scott resides in St. James with ner Man of the Decade!

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal Edward K. Springer, Sr. The St. James Chamber of Com- can Legion, Fraternal Order of merce will hold their 32nd An- Police, Suffolk County Fire Mar- nual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on shals Association, Fire Depart- Saturday, March 12, 2016 along ment Safety Officer’s Association Lake Avenue beginning at 1 p.m. and the National Fire Protection It is with great pleasure that the Association. Board of Directors of the St. James He is truly an unsung hero for Chamber of Commerce is proud the countless hours and selfless to announce their selection of Ed- dedication to our county and es- ward K. Springer, Sr. as the 2016 pecially our town - St. James. Grand Marshal. He has indicated that he is A lifelong resident of St. James, deeply honored, to have been Edward K. Springer, Sr. has dedi- chosen as Grand Marshal for the cated 45 years of his life to the 2016 St. James St. Patrick’s Day community of St. James as a Parade. Chief, Volunteer Firefighter, EMT Congratulations to Edward K. and Commissioner. He is a Springer, Sr. Grand Marshal of the proud Military Veteran who 32nd St. James Chamber of Com- served in the United States Army merce St. Patrick’s Day Parade. during the Vietnam War with the 101st Airborne Division. St. PAtRiCK’S DAY PARADE... Over the past 10 years he has Edward K. Springer, Sr. The Parade will kick off at 1 achieved many acclamations Setters Intervention Program for p.m. starting at the Smithtown such as past Fire Chief of the Suffolk County; overseen the High School East Parking lot on Northport Veterans Administra- Weapons of Mass Destruction Woodlawn Avenue traveling to tion Fire Dept., Past Regional Di- program, the Decontamination Lake Avenue and continuing to rector of the New York State program and the Suffolk County the St. James Gazebo at the Rail- Homeland Security office, Re- Urban Search and Rescue Task road station where our Grand tired Chief Fire Marshal for Suf- Force at Suffolk County Fire Res- Marshal and our Princes & folk County with a degree in Fire cue and Emergency Services. As Princesses will watch the parade Protection Technology; he is a, a member of the Suffolk County from the review stand. New York State Certified Safety Incident Management Assistance The parade lineup is fabulous Officer, Peace Officer, Code En- Team for Suffolk County, he is so be sure to attend the best and forcement Officer, Hazardous presently working on a town- biggest parade around. Materials Technician, Fire In- wide radio communications sys- For additional information structor and Fire Inspector. He tem that will realize over contact Parade Chairperson Kerry has overseen the Fire Extin- $100,000 in savings to the St. Maher (St. James Funeral Home) guisher and Fixed System Licens- James taxpayer. at 631-584-7200 or ing Board and the Juvenile Fire He is a member of the Ameri- 631-584-5200.

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OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2016 – 14 – AROUND TOWN Leg. Rob Trotta Welcomes the Reboli Atelier to St. James Classical Art Classes for Children, Teens and Adults The establishment of the Re- boli Center for Art and History at the old Capital One building in Stony Brook will provide the public with access to Joseph Re- boli’s paintings and artifacts, as well as provide artistic and historical programs for children and adults that will educate them about his art and its relationship to the history of the local community where he lived, worked and raised his family. Joseph Re- boli was a nationally acclaimed painter from the Three Village area who passed away in 2004. The Reboli Atelier is an exten- sion of the Reboli Center for Art and History. The Reboli Atelier, located in Pictured at the grand opening of the Reboli Atelier are (L-R) Brookhaven the Flowerfield complex, Build- Councilwoman Valerie Cartwright, Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn, ing 2, Suites 6 and 9 in St. James, Lois Reboli, widow of the artist Joe Reboli for whom the center is named will offer classical art classes for after, and Suffolk County Legislator Rob trotta. children to adults ranging from beginners to advanced artists. Jim Molloy, as well as other “I welcome the addition of the Classes will include figure paint- artists such as John Traynor and Reboli Atelier to my legislative ing and drawing, portraits, still Melissa Imossi. For more infor- district and the artistic opportu- life, plein aire and specialty mation, please contact the direc- nities it will provide for not only workshops. They will be taught tor Kevin McEvoy at the residents in St. James, but by such noted and local artists as 631-751-7707 or email: admin- also throughout Long Island,” Christian White, Doug Reina and [email protected] said Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta. INSIDE-OUT Scandinavian KITCHENS, BATHS & MORE, LLC Children’s DESIGNED & INSTALLED Heritage Fair Enjoy a The Sons of Norway will host a Scandinavian Children’s Heritage Dinner for 2 Fair on Sunday March 13, 2016 from 1-4 p.m. at the St. James at Lutheran Church located at 230 Spuntino’s Second Avenue in St. James. This fair includes the countries on us, of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, while we are Finland and Iceland. Have your creating your children discover their heritage on a Little Vikings Tour, with Arts new kitchen. and Crafts and an intro to the NKBA Certified Designer Norwegian language. Licensed & Insured • Suffolk #54246-H Refreshments will be served. 367A Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 For information contact Karin 631.584.5312 • 631.942.9636 mobile Ryan at (631) 862-8017 or email [email protected]. [email protected] Because Life Takes Place in the Kitchen.™ OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2016 – 15 – HARDWARE STORE Call Us To Complete Your Landscape Project & Maintenance

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Dr. Guy A. Lodico Honored for Commitment to Education St. James resident Dr. Guy A. the 2015 Annual NYSCATE Con- Lodico was recently inducted into ference held in Rochester, NY on the New York State Association for the 50th anniversary of the organi- Computers and Technologies in zation. Dr. Lodico also received a Education (NYSCATE) Hall of personal star on the “NYSCATE Fame. Dr. Lodico was honored for Walk of Fame” at the Rochester his exemplary service leading Riverside Convention Center in NYSCATE as President, Executive recognition of his dedication to Board Member and Regional Di- education. rector of Long Island/Conference Dr. Amy Perry-DelCorvo, CEO Chair for over 15 years. of NYSCATE, credited Dr. Lodico “Throughout his 18 years of dili- for playing a key role during his gence and hard work to our Dis- service as president throughout trict, Dr. Lodico has proven that the transition of the organization this recognition is much deserved to meet the 21st century needs of and we could not be more proud school districts. Dr. Lodico was of his achievements,” said Plain- recognized for his tireless service, view-Old Bethpage Superintend- innovation and vision leading the Dr. Guy Lodico, Director of technology at Plainview-Old Bethpage Cen- ent of Schools Dr. Lorna Lewis. transformation of teaching and tral School District was recently “This great acknowledgement is a learning through the efficacy of awarded a personal star on the New reflection on our District and his technology for educators across York State Association for Computers leadership.” the state. This prestigious recogni- and technologies in Education The induction occurred during tion comes on the heals of the (NYSCAtE) Walk of Fame.

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OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2016 – 18 – AROUND TOWN Four Scouts from St. James Troop 301 Attain the Rank of Eagle Scout Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta came out to salute Boy Scout Troop 301’s newest Eagle Scouts. Over 110 young men from Troop 301 have at- tained the rank of Eagle, Scout- ing’s highest achievement level. To meet the requirements for their Eagle Scout award, each candidate completed a community service project to assist a non-profit organization, local school or town park. James Bindert constructed an informational kiosk at the Smith- town Historical Society where visitors can view a map of the Society’s grounds, as well as see a list of upcoming events. Jacob Chandler renovated the Pictured at troop 301 Court of Honor are (L-R): Eagle Scouts James Bindert, entrance to the physical educa- Robert Peters, Legislator Rob trotta, Jacob Chandler and Cole DeMarco. tion center at the Nesaquake Middle School in St. James. He wall, redesigned the flower bed and benches. painted a mural on the retaining and added a new welcome sign continued on facing page Smithtown Food Pantry Donations Still Needed by William J. Garthe books, notebooks, glue sticks, Once again I would like to crayons, colored pencils, pencils thank the very generous resi- and pencil cases, pencil sharpen- dents of St. James on behalf of ers, pens, erasers, color markers, the Smithtown Food Pantry. Each highlighters, pocket folders, week you have really come index cards and boxes, and through with your donations Fiskars children’s scissors. which are greatly appreciated by Your donations are much ap- the Pantry and those who found preciated and can be dropped off themselves in need at this time of at my office: year. Canned goods, pasta, tooth- Reliance Real Estate brushes, toothpaste, rolls of toilet 359 Lake Ave., St. James paper, school supplies, are some (across from 7-Eleven) examples of our residents’ gen- I’m looking for the small dona- erosity. tions that don’t warrant a drive to I am publishing a list of items Smithtown; the one can of tuna, needed, just in case you have or baked beans, a box of pasta, any of these in abundance in one bottle of shampoo, anything your pantry, as there are some that will help someone in need. I folks right here in St. James and butter and jelly, snacks, all boxed will collect and deliver to the Smithtown who could use a little pastas, baby food and formula. Pantry each week whatever is do- temporary help. This year the Other Items: nated. pantry has asked for much Soaps - hand & shower, sham- Thank you in advance for your needed school supplies. poo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, generosity. We are generally Items needed for the toilet paper, paper towels, baby open to accept donations Mon- food pantry: diapers and baby wipes, femi- day through Thursday, from 9 Baked beans, tuna fish, all nine hygiene products. a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional in- types canned vegetables, School Supplies formation, call me at (631) 862- spaghetti, tomato sauce, peanut Back packs, composition 9000.

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Not About Angels - 1st Place Girls Just Wanna Have Fun -1st Place Chorus Line Dance Studio Shines In New York City The Chorus Line Dancers, under the direction of Roseann Cousin, traveled to New York City to the Grand Hyatt Hotel on January 15, 16 and 17 to compete in the Sheer Talent Dance Competition. Members of the Jr. Starlette, Starlette, Petite, Junior, Teen, Young Senior, Senior and Elite Dance Companies competed in the areas of tap, jazz, hip hop and lyrical bringing home DIA- MOND, TITANIUM and PLAT- INUM Awards! Chorus Line Dance Studio had tremendous support and spirit in New York City from over 250 parents, students and staff members who viewed the competition and cheered for their Fosse - 1st Place tremendous success! SpecIAl cONGrAtulAtIONS tO... for all your 2nd & 3rd place and a special thank you to all 1st place award winners: Elite awards, special recognitions, those who came along to help Dance Company for 1st Place scholarships and awards,” states and support us. Congratulations Senior Production for Fosse; Sen- Roseanne Counsin. “We are so to ALL our very special dancers.” ior Dance Company for 1st Place very proud of all of our students Chorus Line Dance Studio, lo- Lyrical Line for Not About Angels as they continue on and com- cated at 380 Lake Avenue in St. and Starlette Dance Company pete at the Nationals this July at James, is “DEDICATED TO ExCEL- members for 1st Place Junior Foxwoods. Congratulations to LENCE” and has been serving the Group for Girls Just Wanna Have our Dance Company teachers, community and their students for Fun. Dawn Madden, Jenine Naples, 34 years! For information call “Congrats to our companies Rachel Tavernier, all our dancers, 631-584-7575.

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Leg. Robert Trotta Holds Pet Food Drive Suffolk County Legislator Legislator Rob trotta is pictured Robert Trotta is participating in with his dog Buddy Long Island Cares’ fifth annual Legislative Food Drive Challenge to collect pet food for the clients of Long Island Cares. Since 2009, Long Island Cares has provided free pet food and supplies to individuals and families in need, in an effort to help them maintain their pets at home instead of placing them in shelters. Legislator Trotta pointed out that, according to Long Island Cares, dog and cat food is one of the most requested items by their out. Last year we collected over ing the drive from now until member agencies because of the 700 pounds of food,” said Legis- April 1, 2016. Donations may be costs of heating a home, buying lator Trotta. dropped off at his office at 59 medications, paying bills and Pet products being collected Landing Avenue, Suite 1, Smith- putting food on the table. “Pets include canned and dry cat/dog town and it is open Monday – keep many people going, giving food, cat/dog treats, bird seed, Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. them comfort and a reason to and food for fish, rabbits, and fer- For more information, please call survive in difficult times so I ap- rets, as well as kitty litter and Legislator Trotta’s office at peal to the good neighbors and small new toys. 854-3900. pet lovers of my district to help Legislator Trotta will be hold-

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LIVES, LOVES, AND LAMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES Bytheharbor, the Butler Estate in St. James by Bradley Harris, dren – Lawrence (14), Charles Butler family spent their sum- Smithtown Historian (13), and Susan (10). The Butlers mers. The Butler children all be- made their home in New York came very much attached to I have been writing about some City in a house they owned at 22 their summer home Bytheharbor, of the large estates and the peo- Park Avenue. Prescott, a lawyer and as they grew up and became ple who owned them not so long with the firm of Everts, Choate, adults, each of them established ago in St. James. This article is and Beaman, was one of the pre- their own estate in St. James. about Cornelia Stewart Smith, eminent lawyers of his day and When the Judge John Judge John Lawrence Smith’s eld- according to the Butler family Lawrence Smith died in 1889, he est daughter who married genealogy “secured a command- willed the Homestead and 200 Prescott Hall Butler, and had ing position among the masters acres of land in Smithtown three children. During her life- of law in New York City.” He Branch to his sole surviving son, time, Cornelia Stewart Smith seems to have made a comfort- James Clinch Smith. His five Butler became a much loved able income as a lawyer since in daughters did not inherit any- and respected first-lady of Smith- 1879, just four years after being thing from their father. But when town. admitted to the bar, he asked his their mother, Sarah Clinch Smith, friend and Harvard classmate died a year later in April of 1890, When Judge John Lawrence Charles McKim to design a sum- all of the Judge’s children inher- Smith died in 1889, he was 73 mer house for him in St. James. ited fabulous fortunes. Sarah and his oldest daughter Cornelia He then built the house that we Clinch Smith was the niece of was 43. Cornelia had been mar- know today as Bytheharbor. This Cornelia Stewart, the wife of ried 16 years to Prescott Hall house was gradually expanded Alexander T. Stewart, the Butler and they had three chil- into a very large estate where the continued on page 30

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Bytheharbor, the summer home that Prescott Hall Butler asked his friend and Harvard classmate Charles McKim to design for him in 1879 on property he purchased off Cordwood Path in St. James. the house was built on the northwest corner of Moriches Road and Cordwood Path and became home in St. James for Cornelia and her three children. The Butler Estate in St. James continued from page 28 Libbey who joined forces to con- “Merchant Prince of New York tinue business under the name of City,” who when he died on A.T. Stewart & Company. For his April 10, 1876, left a fortune es- $1 million dollars, Henry Hilton timated to be $50,000,000. His acquired A.T. Stewart’s assets es- will, probated four days later at timated to be $40 million dol- Mrs. Stewart’s request, left the lars. The widow was left with the entire estate to Mrs. Stewart and Stewart mansion on 5th Avenue, her heirs. Since the Stewarts had land in Garden City and Saratoga no children, the heirs were Cor- and other improved parcels of nelia Stewart’s brothers and sis- real estate in New York City. The ters and their children. The will value placed on the remaining also stipulated that Henry Hilton, assets was thought to be $13 mil- Alexander T. Stewart’s attorney, lion dollars. Clearly, Henry was to close and wind up A.T. Hilton did a neat little job of Stewart’s business affairs and for lawyering and found a way to this he would receive $1 million appropriate the lion’s share of dollars. William Libbey, A.T. Stewart’s fortune. Stewart’s CEO, was also to re- Miffed by Henry Hilton’s out- ceive $1 million dollars when right theft of Stewart’s fortune, A.T. Stewart was liquidated. This the Stewart heirs joined together Cornelia Stewart Smith Butler. will made Mrs. Stewart, Henry and sued Henry Hilton claiming Hilton, and William Libbey ex- he had taken advantage of the ater, the marble mansion of Mrs. ecutors of the estate. distraught widow and gotten her Stewart, the Clarendon, St. On the same day that the will to sign the documents under James, and Grand Hotels, and was probated, Mrs. Stewart as- duress. Drawing on the Judge several business blocks in signed virtually complete control John Lawrence Smith’s legal ex- Saratoga Springs.” There were over all her property to Henry pertise as a surrogate judge, the also “two lots of land at Hemp- Hilton by executing a power of Stewart heirs seemed to be mak- stead Plains, one containing attorney. Another document ing headway in court when 7,170 acres and the other con- transferred most of the business Henry Hilton agreed to an out of taining 1,062 acres and the interests of A.T. Stewart to Henry court settlement in 1890. The Greenfield Cemetery at Hemp- Hilton for $1 million dollars. heirs who brought suit wrestled stead…; various parcels of land And yet another document cre- the following properties from in Oyster Bay; also 13 miles of ated a general partnership be- Henry Hilton: “The Metropolitan railroad running from Floral Park tween Henry Hilton and William Hotel and Niblo’s Garden The- continued on facing page

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continued sinful automobiles” were just Road Books, Inc., Laurel, N.Y., to Bethpage and all the equip- “beginning to creep in” and his 2005, p. 37.) ment; also Bleeker Street prop- father swore that he would never Following her husband’s erty, and a great number of own an automobile. He never death, Cornelia spent more of buildings in various streets in did since he died of cancer in her time in St. James where she New York City.” In addition to 1901 at the age of 53. (Barbara felt at home among family and this real estate, the heirs divided Van Lieu, Head-of-the-Harbor, friends. She continued to live at some $12,000,000 which re- A Journey Through Time, Main continued on following page mained of the Stewart fortune. (The information about the assets of the A.T. Stewart estate came from Vincent Seyfried’s The Founding of Garden City, Uniondale, N.Y.: Salisbury Print- ers, 1969, pp. 43-53, the chapter entitled “Last Years of the Stewart Estate.”) The inheritance passed through the eight heirs in the Clinch and Butler families to the J. Lawrence Smith family descendants and to the Butler family descendants who were living in Smithtown. The sudden riches that Judge Smith’s children inherited made it possible for them to do what nouveau riche newcomers on Long Island’s north shore were doing – build their own estates. Cornelia and Prescott But- ler benefitted from inheriting two shares of the A.T. Stewart fortune – one share through Cornelia’s mother, Sarah Nicoll Clinch, and a second share through Prescott’s mother, Louise Clinch. Cornelia and Prescott were fabulously rich, and in the 1890’s, this fortune made it possible to improve their summer home in St. James. Prescott Butler started by building extensions onto Bythe- harbor. Then he had a windmill built on St. James Harbor which was used to pump fresh water up the hill to his house near Moriches Road. Then he purchased 800 acres of land that surrounded Bytheharbor and stretched to the south along Fifty Acre Road. And finally he had a new fine stable built for his horses complete with “box stalls and all the fancy fixins.” Lawrence Butler wrote in his own memoirs that his father built the stables at a time when “those

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Bytheharbor as it looks today. Cornelia Stewart Butler’s Guesthouse and Casino. the corner of the guesthouse Smith Butler, the eldest daughter of Smith who can be seen on the left in this photograph and the Casino ball- married Prescott Hall Butler and had three chil- room, designed by Stanford White and built in 1905, is at- dren: Lawrence, Charles, and Susan. Cornelia tached to it. the Casino ballroom, 70’ long and 40’ wide with was known for her kindness and generosity and a “paneled stage at one end,” was the site of many social func- became the first-lady of Smithtown society after tions in Smithtown. her husband’s death in 1901. The Butler Estate in St. James continued from page 31 social functions in Smithtown – Branch upon which the original Bytheharbor and was there in social functions that were spon- Smithtown Library was built, and 1903 when a fire burned the sored and organized by Mrs. then she loaned the Smithtown new stables to the ground. Cor- Cornelia Stewart Smith Butler, Library money to pay for the cost nelia then had a guesthouse built and after her death, by her son of construction of the building. on the foundations of the stable. Lawrence Butler. (The informa- She persuaded her son, This large building which was tion about the Casino came from Lawrence Butler, to design the built behind Bytheharbor and Butler-Smith and Allied Family building and oversee its con- further down the hill along Cord- Histories, Genealogical and Bi- struction. And when the Smith- wood Path, was intended as a ographical, issued under the edi- town Library opened its doors, playhouse where large social torial supervision of Ruth Cornelia Butler became one of functions could be held and ath- Lawrence, published by National the first members of the Smith- letic activities and events could Americana Publications, Inc., town Library Board of Trustees. be staged. The north end of this New York, 1952, pp. 10, 11, Cornelia Butler became building originally contained a 13,14. The book is in the Long known for her generosity and squash court. Immediately adja- Island Room of the Smithtown philanthropy and she quietly cent to the squash court was a Library.) helped out many people in central hallway that had showers Cornelia lived another 14 Smithtown. She sponsored and a tiled “plunge” located off years after her husband’s death, Christmas parties for the children the hallway. After a strenuous and during that time, she be- of St. James and paid for the dis- squash match, players could take came the First Lady of Smith- tribution of Thanksgiving and a dip in the pool. In 1905, Stan- town, a real leader in Christmas turkeys to the firemen ford White added a ballroom to Smithtown’s society. Cornelia of St. James. These things we the guesthouse, a huge addition was a generous benefactor and know she did, but there were that was two stories high and helped the people of St. James by many more private and secret “seventy feet long, with a pan- contributing $1,000 toward the acts of kindness that she per- eled stage at one end.” The room cost of construction of a new formed to help those in misfor- was so large, 70’ long and 40’ schoolhouse on Three Sister’s tune or distress that we will wide, with a ceiling 22’ above Road. She convinced her never know about. When she the floor, that it reminded people brother-in-law, Stanford White, passed away from pneumonia at of a casino and it was referred to to design the school. She also the age of 69 on October 15, as Butler’s Casino. Apparently supported the construction of the 1915, George Zabriskie, who Stanford White designed the building known as Assembly knew of her generosity, was ballroom specifically for Cor- Hall for the people of St. James. prompted to write the following nelia Butler since the ballroom She generously donated the ½ was to become the site of many acre of land in Smithtown continued on page 34

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The Butler Estate in St. James continued from page 32 in the Public Library, in the Town that expressed itself in service to- obituary for the Smithtown Hall, in the Assembly Hall, and ward God and man; a sympa- Messenger: in the St. James’ Church. Few but thetic spirit, not free from “In all the generations of his the recipients have known of her anxiety, but chiefly troubled by (Richard Smythe’s) descendants private and secret acts of kind- the cares of others; a friendliness that have lived and died during ness to many in misfortune or that evoked friendship; such these two and a half centuries, distress. To everyone in Smith- qualities as these made knowing no name is held now, or will be town she was in unique sense her equivalent to loving her.” transmitted in our local traditions our neighbor. It is not the happi- “Mrs. Butler in her gracious to those who come after us, in ness of many persons to be so and useful life has added much warmer affection or higher es- universally loved as Mrs. Butler to the happiness of those who teem than the name of Mrs. Cor- was: not only here, the home of came into contact with her. The nelia Stewart Butler. … She her heart, but also in New York, Town of Smithtown, the City of inherited from her father, the late where every year a part of her New York, are better for her liv- J. Lawrence Smith, a deep love life was passed. Those who knew ing in them.” for Smithtown, its woods and her could not help loving her.” Cornelia Stewart Smith Butler fields and waters, its people, and “No difficult analysis is requi- must have been a remarkable its history, a love which grew site to discover the reason; she lady. It is too bad that more of with the seventy years she lived loved other people. A mind free her philanthropic deeds are not among us.” from guile, simple and direct; a known so that we could all truly “Her wide acquaintance charity, that neither spoke nor appreciate what she did for oth- among our people and her con- thought evil of others; a humility, ers. An indication of her generos- stant regard for them will be that thought little of herself but ity can be found in her will. treasured in many households. delighted to make much of Upon her death, it was believed We have all known her interest everybody else; a sincere piety continued on page 36

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The Butler Estate in St. James continued from page 34 that the Butler estate was worth more than $1 million. “The bulk of the property” was to go to her three children, Lawrence, Charles, the windmill that Prescott But- and Susan Butler. The St. James ler had built on St. James Har- Episcopal Church received $5,000 bor. the windmill was 150 feet and a “tract of land opposite the high and towered over the bluffs Church with the provision that it surrounding the harbor making is to be used as a public park for- it in 1894 “one of the highest ever.” The Grace Church of New and strongest in the world.” York City received $1,000 “for the windmill pumped fresh general purposes.” The Kips Bay water from the level of the Day Nursery received $500 and harbor up to Bytheharbor on so did the Smithtown Library. And Moriches Road. the “Public School District of St. James” received the “income of $1,000 … to provide an instruc- tive entertainment each spring to the pupils.” (New York Times, “Mrs. Butler’s Will Filed,” Novem- editor’s Note: Brad Harris is the Town of Smithtown’s ber 7, 1915.) official Historian. Brad was a High School So it can be seen that even after Social Studies teacher who spent 30 years her death, Mrs. Butler’s philan- teaching in Commack. As Historian he thropic work continued. She had has written many newspaper articles on instilled in her children the belief the history of our town, he has published pamphlets and written histories of that they were obligated to help Commack, Nesconset, St. James, others in need and to help make Kings Park, Hauppauge and Smithtown their community a better place to Branch. He resides in St. James. live. Her children would strive to do just that.

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Family Drop-In Day – Tour the Streets of New York FREE Admission For Families It’s cold outside so the Long Is- cities buzzed like beehives. In many immigrant workers relied land Museum, located at 1200 New York, big, horse-drawn om- on simple two-wheel carts, Roue 25A in Stony Brook, invites nibuses (the city buses of their moved by their own muscle. visitors to come on in for family- day) and hacks (cabs) rumbled Into the 1940s, horse-drawn fun at the museum. On Thursday, over Broadway. Yelling vendors, vehicles still delivered milk, ice February 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 bellowing stagecoach drivers and other basic items in spots p.m., families may drop in for a and thundering wagon wheels where early trucks had trouble FREE exhibition tour and activi- on cobblestones formed the maneuvering. But the days of ties. urban soundtrack. Crossing the busy, noisy roads and endless Thought the museum is closed street was an even bigger adven- processions of horse-drawn car- during most of February, one day ture than it is today. riages were long gone. Today, the during the winter school break, Carriages were everywhere in relatively small number of horses museum educators will lead fun- the city and used for many pur- that pull passengers for scenic family activities and tours in the poses. Delivery wagons con- rides around Central Park and Carriage Museum’s Streets of tained fresh groceries, newly-cut other parts of the city are a re- New York gallery, designed to re- lumber and supplies of every de- minder of the horse’s once domi- semble a bustling 19th-century scription. Elegant private nant place in the city’s city street. Admission is FREE coaches moved gracefully down landscape. and all ages are welcome to par- Fifth Avenue, carrying rich resi- ticipate. dents to the office, the opera or a For information about other In the late 1800s, horses and fancy meal. Heavy steam exhibitions and related programs carriages ruled America’s city pumpers put out countless raging call 631-751-0066 or visit streets. From sunup to sundown, fires in the city's tenements. And www.longislandmuseum.org. Long Island Museum Presents Annual Student Art Exhibition From February 26 through May student art exhibition, Colors of dents from across Long Island to 1, 2016 the Long Island Mu- Long Island: Student Expressions. display their artwork in a museum, located at 1200 Route 25A This annual exhibit affords an seum setting. The museum will in Stony Brook, will present its opportunity for hundreds of stu- recognize the achievements of these talented students at two receptions scheduled for March 13 We Are a Full Service Jewelry Store... and April 3. Parents, teachers, students and the general public specializing in custom designs are invited to attend. Visit and expert jewelry repair www.longislandmuseum.org INTRODUCING for details. All done on premises. The museum is proud to include more than 300 works from 135 public and private schools across Long Island. Art teachers from grades K through 12 were asked to submit up to three LENNY the Jeweler pieces, either created individu- 40 yeArs oF ally or by groups. Traditionally, experienCe Gold • diamondS • Silver • GemSToneS the theme, “Colors of Long Is- land,” allows for many creative ST. JAMES JEWELRY interpretations. While some students refer to Long Island's land- SHOPPE scapes, others prefer to focus on 483 lake Avenue, st. James, ny 11780 the cultural diversity that makes MEMBER OF THE Long Island so colorful. The vary- ST. JAMES CHAMBER 631-862-6775 OF COMMERCE ing interpretations of this theme www.stjamesjewelry.com will be portrayed through all open tuesday-Friday 10-5 • saturday 10-4 • Closed sunday & monday continued on page 88 OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2016 – 47 – THE NEDvIN TEAM OF

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Long Island Museum 2016 Calendar 1200 Route 25A continue their second season installation and will reopen Fri- Stony Brook, NY 11790 with a chamber music concert day, February 26, 2016 with the (631) 751-0066 featuring Chamber works for following new exhibitions: [email protected] piano and instruments featuring www.longislandmuseum.org pianist Dimitri Dover. Takes February 26 through May 1 HOURS: place in the Gillespie room of colors of long Island Thursday-Saturday, the CARRIAGE MUSEUM. Tickets This annual student art exhibi- 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; available at the door. $25 per tion affords an opportunity for Sunday, 12 noon-5 p.m. person ($20 for Pro Musica and students in grades Kindergarten ADMISSION: LIM members, and students). through 12 to show their artwork $10/adults, in a museum setting. Hundreds $7/seniors 62 and older, March 8, 10 a.m. - 12 noon of proud parents and teachers $5/students 6-17 years and Senior tuesday flock to the museum every year college students with I.D., Seniors 62 and older will enjoy a to admire the work of these tal- under 6/FREE; free, self-guided tour of the an- ented Long Island students, many 2 for 1/Thursdays nual student art exhibition Colors of whom go on to study art in of Long Island, featuring the college. Please join us in cele- Please Note: All events are free works of Long Island students in brating these young artists this with museum admission, unless grades K-12 working in all spring. otherwise noted. Please call 751- media. VISITORS CENTER. 0066 x212 to register where indi- February 26 through May 30 cated. For information about March 20, 3 p.m. Mort Künstler: becoming a museum member Sunday Street Series the Art of Adventure call 751-0066 x246. LIM, The Greater Port Jefferson Known for his meticulously re- Arts Council and WUSB-FM’s searched paintings of the Ameri- ADuLt PROGRAMS & EVENtS Sunday Street Concert Series cel- can Civil War and other February 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ebrate their new partnership with significant historical subjects, Family Drop-in Day a performance by The Paul Mort Künstler is also a prolific il- FREE ADMiSSiON McKenna Band. Advance tickets lustrator whose romance, adven- Families may drop in for a FREE $17 at www.sundaystreet.org If ture and sporting illustrations tour of the Carriage Museum’s available, tickets may be pur- have engaged and entertained Streets of New York exhibition, chased at the door on the day of readers and admirers for six designed to resemble a bustling the show for $22 (cash only). decades. Mort Künstler: The Art 19th century city street and fam- Takes place in the Gillespie of Adventure features nearly 100 ily fun activities. All ages are Room of the CARRIAGE MUSEUM. original artworks and ephemera welcome. spanning the breadth of his ca- ExHiBitiONS reer, created for such popular March 6, 5 p.m. 20th century publications as North Shore Pro Musica Please note: All galleries of the True, Argosy, Men’s Story, Sports Concert Series Long Island Museum will be Afield, Outdoor Life, American LIM and North Shore Pro Musica closed through February 26 for continued on facing page

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continued artists have explored every as- Bayman’s Art Weekly, and The Saturday pect of the human condition, just Ongoing Evening Post, as well as movie as writers of literary and stage VISITOR’S CENTER posters, book jackets, and adver- productions. The exhibition ex- The Bayman’s Art gallery repli- tisements reflecting American plores narrative art through four cates an authentic Long Island popular culture and the diverse separate themes – work, satire, wetlands environment as a “nat- artistic genres that comprise his drama, and hope – and includes ural habitat” for the display of exceptional creative journey. a range of work from artists of shorebirds and duck decoys. An every era. Whether exploring an early 20th century bayman’s February 26 through July 30 aspect of history or simply ap- shack, complete with tools, fur- the Brush is My pen: pealing to the viewer’s sense of nishings and decoys in various Art that tells Stories humor, all of these works prove stages of completion, illustrates The Brush is My Pen explores the old adage that a “picture is the process and methods used by American art in the narrative tra- worth a thousand words.” carvers. A wonderfully preserved dition, from the 1820s through North Shore duck boat and a today. From the classically-influ- Ongoing saltmarsh diorama is based on enced historical and genre paint- THE CARRIAGE MUSEUM Effie’s Hole, a small cove in east- ings of 19th century artists to Eight galleries housing more than ern L.I. where duck hunting was powerful contemporary narrative 100 horse-drawn vehicles and a mainstay of life. work, artists have long created related artifacts explore the his- richly evocative stories. In this tory of transportation before the exhibition’s 18 paintings, prints automobile became the every- and photographs, chosen prima- man’s primary mode of trans- rily from the Long Island Mu- portation in the U.S. seum’s permanent collection,

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Programs Offered at the Library The Smithtown Library offers a BOOK DiSCuSSiON GROuPS workshops and lectures by ex- variety of programs during the perts. Enjoy lunch on your own upcoming weeks and months. tea-rrific Reads Book Discussion at the flower show or visit Read- The Library has one number NESCONSET ing Terminal Market located (360-2480) which will connect Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2:15 p.m. across the street from the flower callers to all four Library build- The Boston Girl by Anita Dia- show. ings. The Main Branch, is located mant. Call for additional books, at 1 North Country Road, Smith- dates and times. Registration en- tRADitiONAL HOMEMADE town. The Nesconset Branch couraged. CHOCOLAtE CHiP SCONES (Administration Business Office) SMITHTOWN is located at 148 Smithtown Sports Pages Monday, Feb. 22, 7-8:30 p.m. Blvd., Nesconset. The Commack Book Discussion Group Fee: $7 per person Branch is located at 3 Indian SMITHTOWN Learn a simple recipe and tips Head Road, Commack. The Monday, March 7, 10:30 a.m. to make the perfect breakfast Kings Park Branch is located at Rickey & Robinson by Roger scone, an oldfashioned favorite 1 Church Street, Kings Park. Call Kahn. No registration required. served with tea! Everyone will for Library hours. make the dough for chocolate For more information visit the A Novel idea chip scones to take home and library website at Book Discussion Group bake. There will be baked sam- www.smithlib.org. SMITHTOWN ples for tasting. You may register at the above Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2:30 p.m. phone number for programs un- The Language of Flowers by ALZHEiMER’S DiSEASE-WHAt less otherwise noted. Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Call for YOu NEED tO KNOW additional books, dates and SMITHTOWN REGiStRAtiON iNFORMAtiON times. Registration encouraged. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1-2:30 p.m. In-person, online and tele- A representative from the phone registration for all pro- Book Discussion Group Alzheimer’s Disease Resource grams is ongoing. Registration is SMITHTOWN Center will provide an informa- required unless otherwise noted. Thursday, Feb. 18, 10:15 a.m. tional lecture on this progressive Programs that require fees can be Ordinary Grace by William disease. Topics for discussion paid by credit card, cash, check Krueger. Call for additional will include the facts and myths or money order to The Smith- books, dates and times. No of Alzheimer’s, warning signs, town Library. To pay by credit registration required. current research as well as re- card, use the online payment op- sources available to those coping tion. For more information about BuS tRiP tO tHE with the disease and their fami- paying by credit card, see the Li- PHiLADELPHiA FLOWER lies. brary website. If paying in cash, SHOW bring exact change only. Pro- KINGS PARK BRANCH tAi CHi FOR BEGiNNERS gram fees are non-refundable Monday, March 7, 6:45 a.m. NESCONSET and non-transferable. Depart Kings Park 6:45 a.m. Thursdays, Feb. 25, Depart Flower Show 4:30 p.m. Mar. 3, 10, 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Fee: $79 per person includes all Fee: $15 per person expenses & gratuities. These classes are aimed at be- MOViE Enjoy this popular bus trip to ginners interested in experienc- MAtiNEES the Philadelphia Flower Show! ing the countless benefits of Tai This year’s theme, Explore Amer- SMITHTOWN Chi. You will be guided in this ica, honors the 100th anniversary Friday, Feb. 19, 2 p.m. ancient meditative practice de- of the National Park Service and the Martian signed to build strength, reduce the century’s most scenic land- Rated: PG-13, stress and increase energy. scapes and historic sites. The Runtime: 140 min. Philadelphia Flower Show is the COLD SPRiNG HARBOR AND Friday, Feb. 26, 2 p.m. longest running and largest in- tHE BuSiNESS OF WHALiNG Bridge of Spies door flower show in the world. SMITHTOWN Rated: PG-13, You will be treated to fabulous Thursday, March 10,7- 8:30 p.m. Runtime: 140 min. design and events including live In 1836, the Jones brothers Call for additional dates, entertainment, culinary demon- and 33 other investors purchased times and movies. strations, gardening how-to continued on page 54

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Library Programs continued from page 52 ADuLt WRitERS GROuP the first of several whaling ships SMITHTOWN TYU in a small fleet that would even- 1st Tuesday of every month, tually be known as the Cold 7 p.m. AARP DEFENSiVE Spring Harbor Whaling Com- Call for dates DRiViNG CLASSES pany. Learn more about the his- Meet each month to share SMITHTOWN tory of the whaling industry on ideas and get feedback on your Monday, March 14, Long Island as archaeologist and latest efforts. Program is free and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. PhD candidate Jenna Wallace open to all regardless of library NESCONSET Coplin discusses her research on district. No registration required. Saturday, Feb. 20, 9-4 p.m. the development and signifi- KINGS PARK cance of the Cold Spring Harbor ARt GROuP Tuesday, March 8, Whaling Company during the SMITHTOWN 10 a.m.-5 p.m. mid-19th century. Tuesdays, Feb. 23, Call for additional dates 12-2:15 p.m. and times. ONGOiNG Call for additional dates Phone, online and in-person ADuLt PROGRAMS and times. registration for the next two Weekly group will work on in- months of classes is ongoing. ADuLt GAME DAY dependent projects. No registra- Classes are open to Smithtown SMITHTOWN tion required. Library cardholders only until Fridays, Feb. 19, 26, 1 week prior to the program, 11-1:30 p.m. OPEN KNit AND when, space permitting, all indi- NESCONSET CROCHEt NiGHt viduals regardless of library Mondays, Feb. 22, 29, 12-3 p.m. NESCONSET district are welcome to register. Call for additional dates Call for dates and times Open to all adult drivers and times. Join this local group and enjoy regardless of age. We provide the space, tables a friendly and informal get-to- Fee: $20 with an AARP mem- and chairs. Bring your friends gether. Experienced crafters and bership card; $25 without. and board or card games to play. beginners welcome to knit and Check or money order only Space is limited and is available crochet with other enthusiasts. made out to AARP is due to the on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration required. instructor at the beginning of No registration required. class. Must have a library card to register; one registration per library card.

tEEN PROGRAMS - GRADES 6-12 The Smithtown Library offers a variety of programs geared to- Robert Hall Fine Art ward teens. Join one or join all – Established 1966 St. James - Port Jefferson you’re sure to have a great time! (In-person, online or telephone WANTeD To bUy: registration for all programs is Antique Paintings • Frames • Sculpture required and ongoing.) Oriental Rugs • Fine Antiques tEEN VOLuNtEER Silver & Gold • Jewelry OPPORtuNitiES estate & Tag Sale Services Available NESCONSET & SMITHTOWN A variety of volunteer opportu- free verbAL APPrAISALS nities will be offered at the Visit Our Website: www.roberthallfineArt.com Library throughout the year. One hour of community service will 631-965-0724 be given. Register for this pro- Email: [email protected] gram. Call for dates and volunteer opportunities. continued on facing page OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2016 – 55 – ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Library Programs continued www.smithlib.org for a complete teen Volunteer Opportunity - program listing and additional Book Sale room details or go to the library and pick up a program flyer. SMITHTOWN Monday, Feb. 22, 4-5 p.m. Note: Each child must have his/her own Library card to regis- ARtSPACE - FEBRuARY The Friends of The Smithtown ter for programs. SMITHTOWN (8-12 years) Library are looking for teen vol- Thursday, Feb. 18, unteers to keep its sale room in FOR SCHOOL AGE CHiLDREN 4:30-5:15 p.m. order. Tasks include straightening A variety of literature-based Learn about Austrian artist of sale items on shelves, alpha- programs which include a wide Gustav Klimt and create your betizing books, boxing books for range of activities are offered own masterpieces based on the shipment and more. Teens will throughout the school year. Each artist’s style. Dress to make a receive community service children’s department provides mess. credit. Call Mr. Salas at 360- specialized programs, unique to 2480 x128 for more details. tANGRAM tALES each branch. Space is limited. NESCONSET (5-7 years) Friday, Feb. 19, 3-3:45 p.m. FAMiLY BiNGO DiY BOBBLEHEADS Puzzles and stories in one! SMITHTOWN SMITHTOWN Think outside the box and enjoy (Families w/children under 12) Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7-8 p.m. a reading of The Warlord’s Puz- Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6:30-7:15 p.m. This do-It-yourself bobblehead zle and create an art project that Enjoy a fun game of traditional craft is sure to be a hit! Use “shapes up” to something spe- bingo. paint, embellishments and a 1- cial. 1/4” photo brought from home or provided by us to personalize MittEN MADNESS DiY COCOA MuGS the bobbleheads. NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult) NESCONSET (8-12 years) Thursday, Feb. 18, Friday, Feb. 19, 11-11:45 a.m. 5tH WAVe BOOK DiSCuSSiON 2:30-3:15 p.m. Warm those chilly nights with SMITHTOWN Keep warm this winter as we a hot chocolate mug designed by Thursday, Feb. 25, 5-6 p.m. snuggle up to read some toasty you and enjoy a small cup of Now a major motion picture, tales and make a pair of special cocoa. Rick Yancey’s gripping science mittens. continued on following page fiction thriller The 5th Wave will have teens flipping pages and eager to talk. Haven’t read the book yet? There are limited copies available at the Smith- town Main Building Circulation Desk for those who register in OF ST. JAMES person. CERAMiC HEARt MuGS Dr. Gary DiBenedetto NESCONSET PEDIATRIC/FAMILY CHIROPRACTOR Friday, Feb. 26, 4:45-5:30 p.m. Design your very own ceramic You don’t need to be mug using colorful Sharpies. as lucky as a Leprechaun Then take them home, bake in the oven and they will be ready to be healthy! to use. You just need to get Children’s Programs Chiropractic Adjustments to unlock Register in person, online or your natural, healthy state of being. by phone for all Children’s Pro- grams – 360-2480 unless other- No Appointments... We are a Walk-In. wise noted. Call the library for Open Tuesday & Thursday 3-6 dates and times and age restric- Just stop by & change your family’s life forever! tions for ALL programs. Family Friendly Fees Visit the Library website at 320 Lake Ave., Front Office (across from the Post Office) OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2016 – 56 – ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Library Programs continued from page 55 MiLK AND by Victoria Kann. GiNGERBREAD tALES PONY CLuB SMITHTOWN (2-4 years w/adult) Mix it uP SMITHTOWN (8-12 years) Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2:30-3 p.m. SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult) Saturday, Feb. 20, 3-3:45 p.m. Come and listen to your Monday, Feb. 29, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Calling all barn rats! Come in favorite gingerbread tales, Join us for storytime and art from the stable to swap horse followed by a small snack. activities that encourage creativ- stories, learn unique equine facts ity and artistic exploration. and make a cool equestrian craft. tWEEN PAiNt NitE SMITHTOWN (8-12 years) PLAtFORM 9¾ tOAStY tALES Wed., Feb. 24, 6:30-7:15 p.m. SMITHTOWN (8-12 years) SMITHTOWN (5-7 years) Enjoy a special program with a Monday, Feb. 29, 7-7:45pm Monday, Feb. 22, 4:30-5:15 p.m. perfect mix of creativity and so- Just as Platform 9¾ disappears, Come in from the cold and cial painting. Use acrylic paints so does this day! Celebrate leap warm up with some toasty tales and real canvases to create a day and dress up like Harry shared around our virtual crack- beautiful winter landscape. Potter. ling fireplace. Dress to make a mess. tWEEN tECH-LAB ANiMALS iN WiNtER NEWSPRiNt ARt SMITHTOWN (10-12 years) SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult) SMITHTOWN (8-12 years) Thursday, March 3, Monday, Feb. 22, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Learn all about animals who 4:30-5:15 p.m. Join us in the new computer love the winter and how cold it Express yourself creatively lab for assistance using Microsoft feels to be an animal in winter. with the simple medium of Word, Excel, PowerPoint or newsprint and design a cool col- Publisher. No food or drink StORY tOtS lage. permitted in the lab. NESCONSET (2-4 years w/adult) Monday, Feb. 22,10:30-11 a.m. tRuFFuLA tREE tREAtS ONGOING prOGrAMS Unplug and unwind with your NESCONSET (8-12 years) little one with stories, finger Saturday, Feb. 27, 3-3:45 p.m. Art Starts plays, rhymes and musical activi- Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday NESCONSET (2-4 years w/adult) ties. with a reading of The Lorax and Thursday, Feb. 25,11-11:45 a.m. create a delicious Truffula Tree SMITHTOWN (2-4 years w/adult) ONCE uPON AN AutHOR treat. Call for dates and times NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult) Different crafts that encourage Tuesday, Feb. 23, 11-11:45 a.m. MERMAiD PARADE children’s hand/eye coordination Spotlight a favorite children’s SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult) and gross and fine motor skills author. Read stories and create a Saturday, Feb. 27, 11-11:30 a.m. development as they explore a special project based on one of Come dressed as a mermaid or variety of materials; includes sto- the author’s books. pirate to parade around the Li- rytime. Dress to make a mess. brary after reading Aqualicious continued on facing page

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Library Programs continued Call for additional dates songs and bring a favorite stuffed creation Station and times animal if you’d like. Siblings are SMITHTOWN (under 12 years) Do you enjoy building things? welcome. No registration re- Saturdays, Feb. 20, 27, Using LEGOs and your imagina- quired. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. tion, you can create and build terrific threes Call for additional dates many wonderful things. We sup- SMITHTOWN (36-47 months Are you looking for something ply the LEGOS. w/adult) to do on Saturday? Come to the Thursdays, Feb. 25, Mother Goose rhymetime Library and complete some cool March 3, 3 p.m. crafts. No registration required. (birth-35 months w/adult) NESCONSET NESCONSET Fun For 4s and 5s Call for dates and times. (36-47 months w/adult) Wednesday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m. SMITHTOWN (4-5 years) SMITHTOWN Call for additional dates Call for dates and times Saturdays, Feb. 20, 27, 10 a.m. and times This program is designed for Call for additional dates children who can listen inde- and times. Enjoy free play, stories, crafts and circle time. Siblings are wel- pendently. Engage your child in Enjoy a traditional time of come. the world of books and nursery rhymes and songs for imagination. baby. Siblings are welcome. time for twos SMITHTOWN leGO league pajama Storytime (24-35 months w/adult) SMITHTOWN (5-12 years) SMITHTOWN (3-6 years w/adult) Fridays, Feb. 19, 26, 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 7-7:30 p.m. Call for dates and times. NESCONSET Want to come to the Library in NESCONSET Thursday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. your pajamas? Enjoy stories and continued on page 88 Scruples HEAD TO TOE Women • Men Full serViCe sAlon

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Spring Is On Our Minds continued from page 60 Columbine, honey suckle, pen- leaves will probably be the easi- vegetables come from! stemon, foxglove, hosta, morning est to find right now. You will Another garden that will be glory, petunia, snapdragon, spi- need egg whites, super fine sugar fun to grow, especially with the der flower, trumpet creeper vine, and a small brush. Whisk the children is a hummingbird gar- red salvia and garden phlox. egg whites with a little water. den. These small birds fascinate Start looking for these friends in Brush the top and bottom of everyone with their ability to May. each flower with the egg wash hover in flight and the way their Easter is at the end of March. (use a tong or tweezer to hold brilliant feathers seem to change How about making a living the flower). Then sprinkle the as they move from sunlight to Easter basket? Choose a con- sugar over all sides of the flower. shade. These spunky birds prefer tainer or pot that will fit into the Place on a rack or parchment flowers of red, orange and bright basket. Put potting soil in the paper to dry completely. These pink, but are also attracted to container and water slightly. are best used the same day, but blues, purples, yellows and Then generously sprinkle grass can be stored in an airtight con- whites. The more flowers the bet- seed on the surface of the soil, tainer for up to 3 days. ter chance of seeing these little cover lightly with more soil and Welcome spring with some beauties for they can visit up to then water the top of the soil bright, cheerful blooms. Cut 3,000 flowers per day! Since red with a spray bottle. Put in a some branches of forsythia, is their favorite, try to plant warm spot and in a short time pussy willow, apple, peach or masses of red flowers for each your grass will start to grow. pear. Put in water and wait a growing season. In addition to Water as needed and when it is week or so and you will have beds of flowers, plant hanging high enough put the pot inside spring blooms to enjoy. Just to baskets and climbing flowers. An the basket and you have a living get a little jump on Mother Na- added bonus of all these flowers Easter basket to hold all those ture. is that they will attract all kinds eggs. Just trim your grass when it of butterflies, moths, bees and gets too long. editor’s Note: birds, the better to pollinate your For some pretty, edible decora- June Liardi, a St. James resident for over 30 years, is a wife and mother of three vegetable garden. tions to your Easter deserts use sons. June will be writing articles on gar- Here are just some of the flow- some flowers. Choose edible dening, nature related craft projects and ers that these birds like. Bee flowers and leaves that are free family activities. balm, bleeding heart, of pesticides. Pansies and mint Make a Fire Escape Plan submitted by FEMA • Check that all smoke alarms and More than 15,925 people were are working properly; • Keep your fire escape plan in a injured by fire in the United • Make a map of your home and common area where everyone States in 2013, according to the mark all windows and doors can see it, i.e. refrigerator. U.S. Fire Administration. If a fire through which you may es- breaks out in your home, you cape; For more information about may have as little as two minutes • Choose a meeting place out- protecting your family and devel- to safely escape once the alarm side the home where firefight- oping a fire escape plan, check sounds. ers can see you and your out the home fire escape materi- Planning can help protect you, family; als from the U.S. Fire Administra- your family, and your home • Write the emergency tele- tion. when seconds count. Here are a phone number for your fire de- editor’s Note: few steps to help keep your fam- partment on your escape plan; FEMA (Federal Emergency Management ily fire safe: • Practice your fire escape drill; Agency)

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PERSPECTIVES ON REAL ESTATE: Year-End Market Report for 2015 by heaD of the harbor of days on the market from 348 Alexandra Rich # of sales 6 10 days to 168 days. Inventory of days on the Market 348 167 available homes for sale was up Another year average Price $802,500 slightly (16 v. 19). Nissequogue’s has vanished $850,500 numbers are puzzling in con- and it is time Median Price $742,500 trast. There were nearly double to review what $847,500 the sales 2015/2014 (24 v. 13) happened last year in real estate # of listed Homes 16 19 yet the median sale price in Our Town. The news accounts dropped $50,000. The end of the are hard to put into perspective nisseqUoGUe year inventory was up by nearly since many are either regional or # of sales 13 24 a third. It could well be the national in scope. Here is what days on the Market 133 168 higher inventory suppressed happened here in St. James in average Price $865,647 prices. Days on the market in- our zip code 11780. In brief we $1,113,796 creased by 35 days. Here are two are in a stable market: no run- Median Price $815,000 incorporated villages, side by away appreciation or significant $765,000 side yet yielding sharply different depreciation. That is a lot better # of listed Homes 27 39 results. than being in the stock market There are encouraging trends which has been anything but sta- Summary in the US economy: employment ble for the past five months. Statistics can be maneuvered is up, oil prices are way down, First a few definitions for those and manipulated by professional mortgage rates are still histori- of us who are not statisticians: number crunchers. The numbers cally low, and the dollar remains above come from the Multiple strong. The stock market is Median Price: The threshold Listing Service (MLS) and are volatile, and that leaves a ques- which divides the market into simple, straight forward and tion mark on the horizon, but two equal parts. One half of the largely self-revelatory. In St. traditionally when stocks appear houses sold at a price above the James proper the median sales to be a risky investment, in- median, and the other half sold price rose just under $25,000 vestors start to trend to a safer, below the median price. (remember the “average price” long term investment such as Average Price: The total sum of includes the highest and lowest real estate. the sales prices divided by the sales which skews the real ap- Locally the market is active. number of sales. This number in- preciation in value, the “median Buyers are concerned about the cludes the lowest and the highest price” is more reflective of the Federal Reserve’s modest in- sale prices (the median does true market value). An increase crease in the interest rate, and not). of this amount is good news for consequently are motivated to sellers in 2016 if this apprecia- buy before the rate rises again. It Listed Properties: The number of tion holds through the new year. should be an energized real es- houses currently available for Remember we had an uptick in tate market in the months ahead. sale as of December 31, 2015. 2013 which did not continue in I will provide updates as the year 2014. There were eight more moves on. sales than the previous year and inventory was a little lower at the end of the year than in the previ- editor’s Note: ous year. Lower inventory can Alexandra Rich is a put upward pressure on prices. Associate Real Estate Broker, Certified Buyer There was no change in the Representative and number of days on the market Relocation Specialist st. JaMes: 2014 2015 from listing to contract (114). with Daniel Gale # of sales 90 98 For the two Villages of Head of Sotheby’s International the Harbor (HOH) and Nisse- Realty, 499 Lake Avenue, days on the Market 114 114 St. James, 631.584.6600, average Price $455,865 quogue the news is a bit confus- [email protected]. $501,021 ing. HOH shows a rise in sales Ms. Rich is a St. James native, and has Median Price $397,750 from 6 to 10, a $48,000 increase been a Realtor for 22 years. If you have $422,500 in the median sale price, and a any questions or suggestions for future articles please call or email Alex. # of listed Homes 85 73 dramatic decrease in the number

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How Should You Respond to Market Correction? by Scott Posner, CFP, riodically review and rebalance So, to avoid being forced into CRPC, A.A.M.S. your portfolio. Stocks, and in- selling, you need to be prepared. As an investor, you may be vestments containing stocks, During your retirement years, try gaining familiarity with the term often perform well before a cor- to keep at least a year’s worth of “market correction.” But what rection. If their price has risen cash instruments on hand as well does it mean? And, more impor- greatly, they may account for a as short-term fixed income in- tantly, what does it mean to you? greater percentage of the total vestments. By having this money A correction occurs when a value of your portfolio – so much to draw on, you may be able to key index, such as the S&P 500, so, in fact, that you might be- leave your stocks alone and give declines at least 10% from its come “overweighted” in stocks, them a chance to recover, post- previous high. A correction, by relative to your goals, risk toler- correction. And it’s important to definition, is short-term in nature ance and time horizon. That’s maintain a reasonable percent- and has historically happened why it’s important for you to age of stocks, and stock-based fairly regularly – about once a proactively rebalance your port- vehicles, in your portfolio, even year. However, over the past sev- folio – or, during a correction, during retirement – because eral years, we’ve experienced the market may do it for you. To these investments may provide fewer corrections, so when we cite one aspect of rebalancing, if the growth necessary to help have one now, it seems particu- your portfolio ever does become keep you ahead of inflation. larly jarring to investors. too “stock-heavy,” you may need Consequently, as a retiree, you How should you respond to a to add some bonds or other should have a balance of stocks market correction? The answer fixed-rate vehicles. Not only can and stock-based vehicles, along may depend, to some extent, on these investments help keep your with fixed-income vehicles, such your stage of life. portfolio in balance, but they as bonds, certificates of deposit, also may hold up better during a government securities and so on. • if you’re still working … correction. Being prepared can help you If you are in the early or mid- get through a correction – no dle parts of your working life, • if you’re retired … matter where you are on life’s you might not have to concern After you retire, you may need journey. yourself much about a market to take money from your invest- correction because you have ment accounts – that is, sell editor’s Note: Money Matters is a decades to overcome a short- some investments – to help pay monthly feature written by Scott Posner, CFP, CRPC, A.A.M.S., an investment rep- term downturn. Instead of selling for your cost of living. Ideally, resentative with Edward Jones Invest- stocks, and stock-based invest- however, you don’t want to sell ments. This 130-year-old firm has over ments, to supposedly “cut your stocks, or stock-based vehicles, 10,000 offices around the world with one losses,” you may find that now is during a correction – because here in town at 542 North Country Road in the Old St. James School House. Mr. a good time to buy more shares when you do, you may be “sell- Posner has serviced both personal and in- of quality companies, when their ing low.” (Remember the most stitutional investors for over 27 years. For price is down. common rule of investing: Buy more information, a schedule of free in- Also, you may want to use the low and sell high. It’s not always vestment classes or to request topics for opportunity of a correction to easy to follow, but it’s still pretty future columns, call 862-2020. become aware of the need to pe- good advice.)

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OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2016 – 70 – IN THE SCHOOLS Nesaquake Middle School Hosts Fundraising Events to Benefit Smithtown-Based Service Dog Organization Proceeds Assist training and Placement of Guide, Service, Hearing and PtSD Service Dogs Nesaquake Middle School friends, family held a series of assemblies on and neighbors, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 to to support our begin an ongoing fundraising programs,” says campaign to raise money for Katherine Fritz, America’s VetDogs, the sister or- the America’s ganization of The Guide Dog VetDogs Director Foundation, located in Smith- of Development. town NY. VetDogs trains and “We welcome places specially trained assis- the creativity that tance dogs to provide enhanced Nesaquake mobility and renewed independ- brings to the ence to veterans, active-duty table when host- service members, and first re- ing these sponders with disabilities, allow- fundraisers, ing them to once again live with whatever the stu- pride and self-reliance. Repre- dents and faculty sentatives for the organization choose to do, it’s were on hand with ambassador a wonderful op- dogs to speak with the students portunity to in- about the service dog program. clude the Headed up by Matthew community and Redlein, a seventh-grader at Ne- help raise funds saquake, along with support and awareness Pictured at Nesaquake Middle School are (L-R): Kim- from the Seventh Grade Activi- for our mission.” berly Richardson (guidance counselor), Jeff Fernan- ties Club, Nesaquake held sev- To learn more dez (handler) along with Peyton an Ambassador dog eral fundraisers with the goal of about America’s (not a service dog), Matthew Redlein and Dr. Kevin sponsoring a VetDogs puppy VetDogs and to Simmons. ($6,000). To date they raised learn more about their Commu- to other medical issues like low $6,900 a little more than the nity Fundraising program, visit blood sugar, or have psychiatric dis- sponsorship of one dog. They are https://fundraising.vetdogs.org/ abilities. These specially trained dogs planning on raising an additional can help by retrieving objects that are out of their person’s reach, open- $5,100 to sponsor a second dog. What does a service dog do? ing and closing doors, turning light Service Dogs assist people with dis- It costs over $50,000 to breed, switches off and on, barking to indi- abilities other than vision or hearing raise, train, and place one assis- cate that help is needed, finding an- impairment. With special training tance dog, but America’s Vet- other person and leading the person these dogs can help mitigate many Dogs provides its services to the handler, assisting ambulatory different types of disabilities. They completely free of charge to the persons to walk by providing bal- can be trained to work with people ance and counterbalance, providing individual. who use power or manual wheel- deep pressure, and many other indi- “We want to foster community chairs, have balance issues, have var- vidual tasks as needed by a person spirit at Nesaquake by encourag- ious types of autism, need seizure with a disability. ing the students to involve their alert or response, need to be alerted St. James Student Recruited by Bentley University Football More than 20 high school the Baptist HS, 6-0, 185, will at- Varsity honorable mention All- football players, representing tend Bentley University in the Metro. A member of the 2015 seven different states, have com- fall and play for the Falcons. Catholic High School Football mitted to continue their football A four-year varsity kicker for League Senior Bowl team, he and academic careers at Bentley the Cougars, Maldarella made was chosen as the CHSFL Player University, Falcon head coach 110 of 119 career extra points of the Week during week two of Bill Kavanaugh announced re- and 19 of 24 field goals, with a his senior season after a game- cently on national signing day. career long of 43 yards. He was winning 35-yard field goal in Nicholas K. Maldarella, of St. selected MSG Varsity second- overtime. James, NY, a senior at St. John team All-Long Island and MSG continued on page 88

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Smithtown High School East Varsity Cheerleaders Smithtown High School East Cheerleaders Go to Nationals The Smithtown High School Florida. be turning 16 on the 7th and 8th East Varsity Cheerleaders have Headed up by Coach Eliza- but they couldn’t imagine a bet- worked very hard all year and beth Schlitt and assisted by ter birthday than being on the have placed first in two competi- Robin Woisin, the team cheer- competition mat with their team- tions, (Freeport and Sachem leads for the Smithtown East mates. This will be the last year North) and placed in the top five Bulls. for their three graduating sen- at all the others. As of this writ- The team is made up of very iors – Ashley Canale, Sarah Men- ing they are leaving to compete talented and dedicated girls who sch and Nikki Maio. in the High School National are not only kind and supportive We join with all the girls’ fam- Cheerleading Championship on to each other but to everyone ilies and friends in wishing them February 6 and 7 in Orlando, they meet. Two of the girls will much success at Nationals. Smithtown East DECA Team Wins National Challenge The team of Ryan Micozzi and DECA’s 2016 International Career Jainee Gabrielsen, of Smithtown Development Conference in High School East, were the over- Nashville, TN, in April, where all winners in the 2015-2016 they will be recognized on stage Herff Jones Marketing Results during a general session. Challenge held in January 2016. Participants in the Herff Jones Smithtown’s DECA representatives Marketing Results Challenge competed against two other final- assisted in testing an array of ist teams from around the country promotional messages delivered at the Herff Jones’ International to potential yearbook buyers Sales Conference in Palm Desert, through various channels. DECA CA where they presented their members analyzed yearbook- work to executives and sales pro- buying patterns and attitudes at fessionals. their own schools then created DECA and Herff Jones congrat- and implemented marketing c ulates the overall winning team of ampaigns to increase yearbook Ryan Micozzi and Jainee awareness and sales on campus. Gabrielsen from Smithtown High The challenge provided an o Winning team of School East. They will be awarded pportunity for DECA chapters to Ryan Micozzi & a travel prize by Herff Jones to collaborate with the yearbook Jainee Gabrielsen help cover their expenses to staff at their school.

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The Many Uses of Essential Oils what we have discovered is that 3. Metabolic Blend – To help even the novice can create manage hunger cravings, pu- amazing blends for amazing ex- rify and cleanse the body, and periences. to promote healthy metabo- Here are some of our favorites: lism, simply combine Grape- fruit, Lemon, Peppermint, 1. Calming Blend – To promote Ginger, and Cinnamon essen- relaxation and restful sleep, or tial oils. With an essential oil to lessen tension and calm certified for internal use, add a emotions, simply combine few drops to each glass of Lavender, Sweet Marjoram, water you drink.* by Terri Pace and Roman Chamomile, Ylang Mary McManaman Ylang, and Hawaiian Sandal- 4. Owie Spray – To help soothe We have used essentials for wood essential oils. Apply a skin irritations and enhance many years… for many different few drops to the back of your the natural process of healing, reasons… in many different neck, behind your ears, or rub simply combine Frankincense, ways. In this article, we will between your hands and in- Lavender, and Melaleuca es- share some of the discoveries we hale deeply.* sential oils in a glass spray have made in that time! Let’s bottle (diluted with fraction- focus on our favorite ways to 2. Focus Blend – To promote ated coconut oil). This helps combine essential oils for a par- healthy thought processes, or skin return to a healthy state ticular purpose. to support those who have dif- after being distressed.* It is very simple! Each essential ficulty paying attention and oil has a particular chemistry and staying on task, simply com- 5. Seasonal Blend – To promote when we combine different oils bine Amryis, Patchouli, Frank- clear breathing and healthy together, we create a blend with incense, Lime, Ylang Ylang, respiratory function, simply its own unique chemistry. As Ar- Hawaiian Sandalwood, and combine Lavender, Lemon, istotle, the famous Greek Roman Chamomile essential and Peppermint essential oils. philosopher, said: “The whole is oils. Apply a few drops of this This blend also helps you greater than the sum of its parts.” blend to the back of your neck through the changing seasons Although the science behind this to promote calmness, focus by protecting you against concept of blending is very rich, and a balanced state of mind.* continued on page 90

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Maintaining Spinal Alignment for Proper Foot Support by Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio The effects of shoes and the yet provide support to the medial Protection, cushioning and benefits of proper orthotics can foot and first two toes. This can providing stability is the function be appreciated during each help reduce foot fatigue. of our shoes. Our feet need obvi- phase of gait. The first phase, In conclusion, it is easy to see ous protection from the ele- heel strike is of concern for those that the common shoe does not ments. Cushioning is important who cannot tolerate extra stress meet all these requirements and for running and standing on hard on their spinal joints, including may contribute to chronic spinal surfaces. Both these qualities can conditions of degeneration, misalignment, subluxation. be found in many of the average arthritis and disc disorder. Proper Proper shoes and perhaps cus- shoe. However, the ability to heel cups or heel pads dissipate tom orthotics may help you and support and provide stability is the force of heel strike and can chiropractor achieve long lasting often neglected, particularly in help relieve chronic degenerative spinal realignment. fashionable shoes. The feet and back pain. Second phase, mid ankles need to be stabilized by stance, is after the heel contacts limiting excessive motion and the ground and the weight of the supporting normal function dur- body is placed on the foot. If a ing all phases of walking and shoe is too soft it cannot provide running. With inadequate sup- support of the foot especially at port the spine becomes exposed the arch. This can lead to a func- editor’s Note: to abnormal stress and strain. The tional short leg and pelvic dys- Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio is a chiropractor pelvis particularly suffers from function. The last phase is toe practicing at 105 Lake Avenue So. in lack of support and therefore, off, which starts with heel lift and Nesconset. She was the founder of the St. James Walking club and was a former being the foundation of the gives the propulsion to move to president of the St. James Chamber of spine, can lead to chronic, recur- the next step. A shoe needs to be Commerce. For further information, call ring subluxation. flexible at the metatarsal break, 979-9854. ANNE MARIE LISA Certiﬁed Nutritional Counselor, Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio Reiki Practitioner, Intuitive Guide CHIROPRACTOR 105 Lake Ave, Nesconset, NY 11767 631-525-1045 979-9854 www.AMLisa.com Expert nutritional advice for children and adults • Attain sustainable weight loss • Increase energy ™ • Improve immune health • Learn how nutritional changes help alleviate chronic illnesses Reiki – CHIROPRACTIC • A Japanese technique for stress reduction, relaxation and tranquility FAMILY & PERSONAL CARE Intuitive Guidance – • Explore what keeps you from achieving your Natural & Effective Treatment for: desired goals • Awaken your own inner healing capabilities Chronic Pain Conditions • Develop your true potential Sports, Auto and Job-related Injuries • Experience meditations that promote inner peace and strength MOST INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED Nourishment for the Body Mind and Spirit EVENING & SATURDAY HOURS

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St. James Chamber’s Winter Gala Was Great! St. James Chamber members Kerry Maher then invited the and invited guests enjoyed the businesses to participate in this Chamber’s annual Winter Gala year’s upcoming 2016 held at Flowerfield on Saturday, St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Saturday, January 30, 2016. With great March 12) and announced this food, wonderful company and year’s Grand Marshall – Ed music by Poparazzi, the evening Springer, Sr., who was presented was a huge success. with a framed certificate. Past President and Board William Garthe thanked Member Lawrence Glazer Dr. Ken and Laura Hirsch for welcomed everyone and called officiating over the Chamber’s up the 2016 Board of Directors. Menorah Lighting and Bernie After the annual Swearing-In Quinn for taking such good care ceremony for the 2016 Board of of the Creche. Directors by Joseph Bollhofer, Lawrence Glazer of New York If you are interested in joining Esq., Board Member Kerry Maher Life presented Aimee Ronzetti the St. James Chamber of presented Past President and cur- with her President’s plaque for Commerce, call the Chamber of- rent Board Member Scott Posner 2015. fice at 584-8510, and leave a with the honor of “Man of the Special thanks to Flowerfield message. You can also visit their Decade,” who was presented Celebrations (a chamber mem- website at www.StJamesCham- with a basket of well-wishes ber) for a lovely evening. All the ber.org, download an application from businesses throughout the guests were thrilled – fabulous and view their calendar of up- town. food and superior service. coming events.

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New Arrival Megan (Shutka) and Josef Vlk are happy to announce the birth of their first child, Josef Charles. Josef made his debut on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 6:44 p.m. weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces and measuring 21 inches long at Walter Reed Na- tional Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Mary- land. Megan, for- Josef Charles Vlk merly of St. Jaclyn and Patrick Morley James, is a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy stationed at the Pentagon. As her Girl Scout Gold Award project in 1997, she started the Russo / Morley Exchange Spring Egg Hunt in St. James. Josef is currently a Marriage Vows full time student at UMUC majoring in environmental management. Patricia and David Russo, of St. James, along with Proud grandparents are Megan and Charles Rosemary and John Morley, of Williston Park, are Shutka of St. James and Zdenka Vlkova and Josef proud to announce the marriage of their children, Ja- Vlk from the Prague, Czech Republic. Little Josef clyn Patricia Russo to John Patrick Morley III. The two Charles is named after his dad and Megan’s father wed at a nuptial mass celebrated on October 9, 2015, Charles (Eddie’s Power Equipment). There are at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Smithtown, many Josefs in the Vlk family. The tradition is that with the Reverend Francis Shannon presiding. the first born male is named Josef, so little Josef Family and friends later danced the night away at a Charles is literally the 18th Josef in the Vlk family gala reception in the Garden City Hotel. line. Jaclyn and John met through mutual friends in 2012. Congratulations and best wishes on this happy After honeymooning in Italy, the couple resides at their occasion from your friends in St. James. home in Mineola.

POET’S CORNER Last Year by John Taratunio, Fairfield Condos Last year is past The year 2016 is a year So is most of its blunders That’s brand new The new year is here and hopefully Hopefully the world’s ideals Full of new wonders Will be new too

No one can foretell But if those ideals What will be tomorrow Start to stray We can just pray there will be Remember, nothing is hopeless More joy than sorrow If you know how to pray.

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Diana Cocuzza Michael was born in Brooklyn, NY. He served in the Korean War as a CPL in the US Army stationed in Ger- Diana Cocuzza, of St. James, many. He married Maria Gambino in 1953, resided passed away on December 2, in Brooklyn and had three children. In 1966 he moved 2015 at the age of 78. Beloved to Smithtown with his wife and three young daugh- wife of Augie. Cherished mother ters. of Karen (Lenny) Vultaggio and He was a longtime employee of The Williamsburg Laura (Ed) Isaacson. Adored Savings Bank in Brooklyn and when he retired he was grandmother of Robert, a loving babysitter to his grandchildren, Weston and Nicholas, Melissa, Diana and Paris Yates in their younger years. He loved children Alicia. Loving great-grand- and had such a beautiful, special bond with his grandmother of Lucas, Christopher children. and Grace. Michael will be so greatly missed. My family is just A Funeral Mass was cele- so saddened by his quick unexpected decline and brated at Sts. Philip & James passing. R.C. Church in St. James. Inter- A viewing was held at Baldwin Brothers Celebration ment followed at Pinelawn Me- Diana Cocuzza Center in Lady Lake, Florida followed by a Veteran morial Park. In lieu of flowers, ceremony at Florida National Cemetery where he was donations may be made in Diana’s name to the: Amer- laid to rest. A memorial service/luncheon will be held ican Cancer Society, 75 Davids Dr., Hauppauge, NY for friends and family who would like to pay their re- 11788. spects at the home of Marie and Neil Yates in St. Arrangements were entrusted to the professional James, NY. Time and date will be sent out via mail, care of The Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and email and social media within the next couple of the Vigliante family. months. Robert G. Saraniero Robert G. Saraniero, of Stony Brook, NY, passed away on Jan- uary 19, 2016 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Diane Saraniero. Devoted father of five and cherished grandfather of 10. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and later attended Valley Stream Central H.S. where he lettered in basketball and baseball. He was a lead scorer in basketball and earned the distinction of All-County appearing in News- Robert G. day. Saraniero After high school he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers but deferred, to serve his country, and joined the Air Force. After a medical discharge he followed his passion, a career in music. He was one of the Michael J. Morlano founding members of The Fireflies whose hits include You Were Mine and Suzanne. Michael J. Morlano He retired from singing to raise a family and went Dec. 7, 1928 - Dec. 10, 2015 on to have a successful career in microelectronics. He resided in Smithtown for 35 years, and in 2008 Michael J. Morlano, 49-year resident of Smithtown, he moved to Stony Brook where he finished out his sadly passed away on December 10, 2015 at the age professional career retiring in 2014. of 87 in a hospice in The Villages, Florida. Beloved A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. husband of 62 years to his wife Maria and loving de- Church, Smithtown. voted father of Marie Yates (Neil) of St. James, Michele Arrangements were entrusted to the professional Damm (Philip) of Lindenhurst and Marilyn Morlano care of the Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and of The Villages. Cherished grandfather of Weston and the Vigliante family. Paris Yates and Jeanna and Michael Damm. OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2016 – 87 –

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Josephine Vitale Josephine Vitale, of St. James, NY, passed Nicholas, Lucas, Anthony and Gavin. away peacefully on January 2, 2016 at the A Funeral Mass was celebrated at Sts. age of 93. She was the beloved wife of the Philip & James R.C. Church, St. James, NY. late Albert C. Vitale. Loving mother of Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Joanne Henle, John (Carol) Vitale and Paul Arrangements were entrusted to the pro- Vitale. Cherished grandmother of Darlene, fessional care of the Branch Funeral Home Lisa, Cheryl, Sharon and Samantha. Adored of Smithtown and the Vigliante family. great grandmother of Arianna, Jack, Josephine Vitale

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Staller Center Recital Hall with the Emerson other exhibitions and related pro- Quartet as guest artists. De- grams call 631-751-0066 or visit continued from page 45 scribed as “a miracle of unified www.longislandmuseum.org. COMPANY FiNZi PASCA thought…” and “nothing short of presents lA VerItÀ a revelation,” the Calidore String Library Programs Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m. Quartet has established an international reputation for its pol- continued from page 57 MAIN STAGE - $42 (24-35 months w/adult) La verità performers take the ished performances. Call for dates and times stage in a theatrical homage to Build social skills in a relaxed, the life and work of artist Sal- PAuL tAYLOR DANCE friendly environment, includes vador Dali, channeling his surre- COMPANY free play, songs, stories and a alist vision. Written and directed Saturday, May 7, 8 p.m. craft. Siblings are welcome. by Cirque du Soleil’s Daniele MAIN STAGE - $42 Finzi Pasca, the cast play instru- The Staller Center season Wonderful Ones ments, sing, juggle, contort, closes with a spirited evening SMITHTOWN clown and even can-can. For the from the acclaimed choreogra- (12-23 months w/adult) first time since its creation for pher, Paul Taylor, who began his Tuesdays, Feb. 23, March 1, The Metropolitan Opera in 1944, career with the Martha Graham 10 a.m. an original Salvador Dali painted Company as a dancer in 1955. NESCONSET backdrop will be featured on Sixty years later, he is still shap- (12-23 months w/adult) stage. ing the American art of modern dance. Call for dates and times. This action-packed program engages little ones in language Student based activities; includes free play, stories and fun! Siblings are Art Exhibition welcome. continued from page 46 types of media, including water- colors, sculptures, quilts, draw- Maldarella ings, oil pastels, photographs and computer graphics. Recruited CALiDORE StRiNG QuARtEt continued from page 70 with Guest Artists, the Emerson About the Long Island Museum Coach Kavanaugh is happy String Quartet The Long Island Museum is a Smith- that Nick has chosen to attend Wednesday, May 4, 8 p.m. sonian Affiliate dedicated to Ameri- Bentley and play for the Falcons can history and art with a Long RECITAL HALL - $36 this fall and feels that Nick will Jeffrey Myers, Ryan Meehan – vi- Island connection. The museum re- opens after a brief hiatus on Friday, be a good fit for the team as well olin; Jeremy Berry – viola; Estelle February 26 and thereafter is open as their scholastic program. Choi – cello Thursday through Saturday from 10 Best wishes to Nick at Bentley The Calidore String Quartet a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 University. brings a thrilling concert to the noon to 5. For information about

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Legal-Ease Estate Planning, send a request to month on Favorite Diffuser [email protected] or visit www.boll- Blends! continued from page 68 hoferlaw.com. outside of New York, you should Note: Want to learn more? Join us for the Essential Oils ART OF BLENDING “MAKE & TAKE” Work- consider consulting with an at- shop on February 20, 2016, where we torney to determine whether that continued form page 78 will share more of our favorites and dis- real property will avoid an ancil- environmental threats.* cover yours!: http://simplynaturalsemi- lary probate process after your nars.eventbrite.com/ Visit this website for 6. i Am Blend – To find your more information on other events and death. If it is important to you to heart’s desire and have the workshops also available. avoid ancillary probate, you confidence to live it, simply should explore alternatives that *These statements have not been evalu- combine Sandalwood, Lime, ated by the Food and Drug Administra- might better satisfy your objec- and Bergamot essential oils. tion. The products mentioned are not tives. Rub a few drops between your intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Copyright 2016 Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. hands and inhale deeply as you state your highest inten- editor’s Note: editor’s Note: tion for the day: I feel my di- Mary McManaman has always been de- Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq., is an attorney voted to the use of natural solutions in who practices law in the areas of elder vine worth and creative her life. Her kind and compassionate na- law, Medicaid, estate and business plan- potential. I make a meaningful ture now motivates her to share this pas- ning and administration, and real estate. contribution to this world. sion with others as she educates others He is a member of the National Academy about the versatile and therapeutic uses of Elder Law Attorneys, and of the Elder Use one of our favorites or of essential oils and other natural prod- Law, Real Property, and Surrogate’s Court create a blend of your own! ucts. Committees of the Suffolk County Bar As- Essential oils are safe, effective sociation and of the Elder Law and Real Terri Pace – Terri and her family are long- Property Law Sections of the New York and very affordable. However, time residents of St. James and owners of State Bar Association. He has been serv- not all essential oils are created Pace’s Steak House in Hauppauge, NY. ing area residents since 1985 and is ad- equal! Be an educated consumer Terri Pace is certified Holistic Health Coach. She is an educator, sharing her mitted to practice law in New York and and use only certified pure, ther- New Jersey. His office is located at 291 experiences and knowledge on the use of Lake Avenue, St. James, NY. (631-584- apeutic grade essential oils for simply natural solutions to support the 0100). For reprints of this article and oth- your family! structure and functions of the body for ers concerning Medicaid, Elder Law and Watch for our article next optimal health and wellness.

COOK’S CORNER Irish Soda Bread St. Patrick’s Day provides the Preheat the oven to 425 F. perfect opportunity to celebrate Sift the flour, baking soda and Irish culture. Such celebrations salt into a large bowl and make a are not truly complete without well in the center. Pour the but- some traditional Irish food, such termilk into the well and mix it as the following recipe for “Irish into the dry ingredients with a Soda Bread” courtesy of Linda round-bladed knife or your Collister’s “Quick Breads” hands to make a soft, slightly (Ryland, Peters & Small). sticky, rough-looking dough. Turn out the dough on a lightly irish Soda Bread floured work surface and shape it Makes 1 medium loaf into a ball. Set the dough onto the baking sheet and gently flat- 3 1⁄2 cups unbleached ten it so it is about 11⁄2 inches all-purpose flour high. With a table knife, score 1 1⁄4 teaspoons baking soda the dough with a cross. Dust with a little flour then bake for 1 teaspoon sea salt about 35 minutes until a good thud, bake it for a few minutes 1 2⁄3 cups buttermilk (roughly) golden brown. To test if the loaf longer and test it again. is cooked, tap underneath with Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Nonstick baking sheet, your knuckles. If it sounds hol- Wrap well to store or freeze for lightly dusted with flour low, it is ready. If it gives a dull up to 1 month.

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The following is a list of advertisers who can be found in this issue of Our Town • St. James AccoUNTANT chIroPrAcTorS fUNerAL homeS Lawrence m. Just, cPA Dr. Linda m. bocchichio branch funeral homes 862-9627 428-4829 105 Lake Avenue South 190 E. Main Street, Smithtown Nesconset 724-9500 Therése b. Sassone, cPA 979-9854 686-5833 St. James funeral home express family Wellness 829 Middle Country Road ArT & ANTIqUeS dr. Gary diBenedetto 584-7200 robert hall fine Art 320 Lake Avenue - Walk -Ins 965-0724 heALTh / fITNeSS www.RobertHallFineArt.com Dr. Gregory r. Thomaier American Jiu Jitsu centers 338 Lake Avenue 412 Lake Avenue ATTorNey 584-8100 360-8830 Joseph A. bollhofer, esq. 291 Lake Avenue True Sport care, LLc Anne marie Lisa 584-0100, Fax: 584-2304 62 Lake Avenue South, Nesconset Certified Nutritional Counselor 584-TRUE (8783) 525-1045 John h. mulvehill Attorney-at-Law chILDreN’S cLoThING child Advocacy & Parent 862-8889 buttons and bows empowerment Services baby boutique 542 North Country Road AUDIoLoGy 415A North Country Road 686-6021 Long Island hearing, Inc. 347-267-8059 55 Southern Blvd., Nesconset complete medical family care 972-5211, 1-800-698-5200 comPUTer George lehner, m.d. Repair / Support 735 Middle Country Road AUTomoTIve/ crNet - IT Services 656-9200 Repair/Parts / Gas 686-8455 St. James Gulf family & Personal counseling, Rte. 25A & Moriches Rd. DANce hypnosis and Weight Loss 584-5798 chorus Line Dance Studio 872 Middle Country Road 380 Lake Avenue 758-8290 bAKery 584-7575 Alpine Pastry Shoppe Light Awakenings 59 Route 111, Smithtown eNTerTAINmeNT / eveNTS meditation and beyond 265-5610 32nd Annual 724-9733 St. James chamber bANK St. Patrick’s Day Parade medical Arts radiology roslyn Savings bank Saturday, March 12, 23 Technology Drive 556 North Country Road 1 p.m. along Lake Avenue between East Setauket 862-4200 Woodlawn and Railroad Aves. 689-7300 beAUTy exTermINATING Plexus Pat’s Place hair Salon Scientific exterminating Laurie Robedee, Consultant 230 Lake Avenue 599 Lake Avenue 339-3065 862-7023, 584-9644 265-5252, Fax: 862-7272 shopmyplexus.com/lauriespinkslim

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Inside-out herman brothers reliance real estate Kitchens, baths & more Landscape corp. 359 Lake Avenue 367A Lake Avenue 360-2939 862-9000, Fax: 862-2881 584-5312, 942-9636 homestead Landscaping re/max beyond Island restoration & 588-5296 177 W. Main Street, Smithtown Property management 862-1100 Handyman Services r.J.K. Gardens, Inc. 559-0408 862-7056 Denise voelker, cbr Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s master fix It LIqUor & WINe 499 Lake Avenue 584-5993, Grape culture Wine & Spirits 584-6600, Ext 205 Cell: 516-380-0727 248 Lake Avenue 862-4727 reSTAUrANTS morecraft construction On/Off Premise Catering 584-7010 Liquorium mcDonald’s of St. James 430-04 North Country Rd. 614 Middle Country Road “off the List” 862-7020 handyman Services 366-0954 Bob: 338-5810 mUSIc LeSSoNS rocco’s Pizza & Pasta P. Deblasio builders Drum Lessons with John miceli 429 North Country Road 269 Woodlawn Avenue 240-0690 or email: 862-1600, fax: 862-6152 [email protected] 584-5500 Spuntino Brick Oven Pizza • St. James Lumber oPTomeTry Restaurant • Bar 547 Lake Avenue Stony brook vision World 420 North Country Road 584-5140 2194A Nesconset Hwy. 686-6700 Stony Brook - 246-5468 vazac contracting St. James Pizza 333 First Avenue - Suite 1 739 Middle Country Road PrINTING 979-9600, fax: 979-9610 584-7817 Business & Social Graphics du jour, ltd. villa Sorrento INSUrANce 359 Lake Avenue 823 Middle Country Road State farm Insurance/ Jim Winter 862-9849 265-9865 320 Lake Avenue 584-5929 reAL eSTATe villa Sorrento at the Elks Catering Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s 41 Horseblock Rd., Centereach INTerIor DeSIGN 499 Lake Avenue 265-9865 creative Windows 584-6600 347 Lake Avenue voila! The Bistro 366-0212 Debarbieri Associates 244 Lake Avenue 406 North Country Road 584-5686 Natalie Weinstein 862-7447 Design Associates SchooLS / TUTorING / 455 Lake Avenue Diane Duffy coNSULTING Uniquely Natalie / Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s bridge college consultants quality consignment 499 Lake Avenue PO Box 685, St. James 176 Second Street 584-6600, Ext 208 516-662-1612 862-6198, Fax: 862-7834 henrietta homes & Properties harbor country Day School JeWeLry 328 Lake Avenue 17 Three Sisters Road St. James Jewelry Shoppe 862-6999 584-5555 483 Lake Avenue marianne Koke St. James United 862-6775 Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s methodist Nursery 499 Lake Avenue 532 Moriches Road LANDScAPING / 584-6600, Ext 206 584-9555 GArDeN ceNTer design / maintenance /Plants / David & rowena Nedvin village Presbyterian Pre-School Tree Removal / Equipment Signature Premier Properties 175 East Main Street competition Tree Service 7 W. Main Street, Smithtown Smithtown - 724-9382 584-5575 767-5221, 360-2800 veTerINArIAN father Nature’s maria orlandi Smithaven veterinary hospital Garden center of St. James Douglas elliman real estate 810 Middle Country Road 559 Route 25A 996 Jericho Tpke., Smithtown 265-1438 631-584-5252 697-0474, 858-6955

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