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**WE CATER TO TEENS AND TWEENS** INDOOR/OUTDOOR TEEN REC CENTER Featuring AIR HOCKEY, PING PONG, FOOSBALL, HOOP SHOOT, KARAOKE, GAMING TABLES, VOLLEYBALL, POOL and MORE! **CIT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM TRAINS TEENS FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT**
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MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Our Town Spuntino of St. James ...... 4 S • T • J • a • m • E • S AROUND TOWN Casino Party at Knox School ...... 6 Pancake Breakfast With the Easter Bunny ...... 6 Local Talent Showcased...... 8 STaFF Rummage Sale on April 25 ...... 8 Ruth Garthe ...... Editor St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshals, Princesses & Princes ...... 10-14 Robin Clark ...... Associate Editor Eagle Court of Honor Held for Andrew Oswald...... 16 Elizabeth Isabelle . . Feature Writer St. James Lutheran Church Holy Week Schedule ...... 18 Viking Auction Set for April 24 ...... 18 William Garthe ...... Advertising Edward Jones Ranks #1 Financial-Services Firm to Work For ...... 20 Sales Indoor Garage Sale on April 11 ...... 20 Smithtown Food Pantry Donations Still Needed ...... 22 AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in St. James ...... 84 OUR TOWN IN THE NEWS Smithtown’s 350th Anniversary Celebrations ...... 24-30 – ST. JAMES – Breathe For Britt Benefit Set for April 12 ...... 31 is a monthly publication produced A Day of Love and Support to Benefit Ronnie McCarthy ...... 32 exclusively for the people of Meet The Author Book Signing ...... 32 Smithtown Rotary Thanks King Kullen ...... 32 St. James, Nissequogue and St. James Resident to Ride the 4K for Cancer Bike Ride ...... 34 Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. HISTORICALLY SPEAKING Call 862-9849 for William Winthrop Taylor and Deepwells ...... 38-42 Advertising & Copy Deadline Boy Scout Troop 7 Centennial Celebration ...... 44-45 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT OUR TOWN is mailed directly to Swing Dance Long Island Schedule ...... 48 every residence & business in the Classic Movies at Smithtown Performing Arts Center ...... 48 11780 zip code area Smithtown Performing Arts Center Calendar ...... 50-51 On Stage at Staller Center ...... 52-54 (6459 total copies mailed) Long Island Museum Calendar ...... 58-59 St. James Post Office Permit #10 Programs Offered at the Library...... 60-68 St. James, NY 11780 HOME & GARDEN Published by Design Ideas...... 72 Naturally Speaking ...... 74 Graphics du jour, Ltd. 359 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 LEGAL-EASE ...... 76 631-862-9849 / Fax: 631-862-9839 REALTY-WISE ...... 78 email: [email protected] MONEY MATTERS ...... 80 website: www.ourtownstjames.com POSTAL CORNER...... 82 HEALTH NOTES Not responsible for typographical errors. Ask Ron Villano...... 86 We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or refuse to print editorial or advertising material Because Accidents Happen ...... 88 deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image Free Lecture: The Healing Affects of Sound Therapy ...... 89 or unsuitable for its readers. Advertising is offered only Smithtown Senior Citizen Dept. Offers Medical Alert Services ..89 to those who live in, or have a business in, St. James, Nissequogue or Head of the Harbor, or any business Short Return On Your Investments? ...... 90 offering services not available in said area. CELEBRATIONS ...... 92 Copyright © 2015 SPRING EGG HUNT ON APRIL 4 ...... 93 Graphics du jour, Ltd. POET’S CORNER ...... 95 All Rights Reserved OBITUARIES ...... 96 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ...... 100 DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS ...... 102-103
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Spuntino of St. James BRICK OVEN PIZZA - RESTAURANT - BAR 420 North Country Road, St. James, NY 11780 631-686-6700 www.SpuntinoOnline.com by Elizabeth Isabelle enhance your dining experience. you free to enjoy your special Welcome to Spuntino of St. In the spring and summer, enjoy day with family and friends. James, home of authentic Brick dining outdoors on the patio, Spuntino offers Happy Hour – Oven Pizza and traditional Ital- with additional outdoor seating Sunday through Friday from 3:30 ian favorites. At the center of coming soon. Excellent service p.m. to 7 p.m. Stop in for half Spuntino is their open brick oven and consistent high quality have price sangria, select beers and kitchen, where each unique and earned Michael, Frank and staff a wines, seasonal and house authentic Neopolitan pizza is loyal following. You are wel- drinks at the bar. Take advantage crafted by hand. Family-owned comed as their guest and treated of Wednesday’s Pizza Special and operated, Spuntino’s wood like part of the family. where you can enjoy a Regular, fired brick ovens turn out pizzas While the Brick Oven is center Sicilian or Grandma pie for only with a delicate thin crust that is stage for their artisanal pizzas, $12.95 – no coupon necessary both crisp and airy, topped with Spuntino’s offers a full menu fea- and no limit! Just call ahead and the finest homemade and im- turing classic soups, fresh salads, stop in and pick up your order. ported ingredients. Fresh whole paninis, pasta, meat and fresh All of Spuntino’s menu items are milk mozzarella, fresh basil and seafood entrees. Spuntino also available for takeout and their own fresh margherita sauce offers a full catering menu to Spuntino will also deliver your is only the beginning. From make your at-home celebration order to your home or business. there, select your own “Pizzette” spectacular. Many of the menu Visit Spuntino online at or specialty pie. Gluten free and recipes used at Spuntino are old www.SpuntinoOnline.com to see whole wheat crust is also avail- family favorites and also feature their wonderful menu. Michael able. creative signature Spuntino spe- and Frank and the entire staff at Restaurant owners Michael Lo- cialties. Winter is coming to a Spuntino Brick Oven Pizza manto and Frank Manganello close and spring is just around Restaurant and Bar wish the en- have created a space that is ca- the corner – book early for your tire St. James community a spring sually elegant and spacious. Communion, Confirmation and filled with family, friends, good Comfortable seating, high ceil- Graduation catering needs. food and good times. Mangia! ings, a full bar with an impres- Michael and Frank will help you sive cocktail and wine list customize your menu, leaving
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Gatsby Gold Coast Casino Party at Knox School Saturday, March 21 Knox School will host a gatsby Brown - LaRosa Mansion on the gold coast casIno Party on Sat- grounds of Knox School. You are in- urday, March 21, 2015 from 7-11 p.m. vited to dress for the occasion. on the campus of the Knox School, Tickets, at $75 per person, are avail- 541 Long Beach Road in Nisse- able on line at www.knoxschool.org. quogue. This evening of fine food, For additional information contact wine, ale, bubbly, music and casino Janice Zingale at 686-1600 ext 401, games will take place in the historic [email protected] Pancake Breakfast With the Easter Bunny The St. James Fire Department don’t forgEt your Engine Company 3 invites you, caMEra. your family, and friends to have Adults/$7 and children under breakfast with the Easter Bunny 12/$3. Attention families... for on Sunday, March 29, 2015 from every 4 people in your family the 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the St. James 5th is FREE. For additional Fire Department, located on information call 584-5760 or Route 25A and Lake Avenue in 584-5799. St. James. ment’s own Chef Tansey. Enjoy The St. James Fire Department Besides meeting the Easter this hearty family style breakfast supports the Suffolk County Burn Bunny, a complete breakfast will along with meeting and taking Center and the Firefighter Cancer be prepared by the fire depart pictures with the Easter Bunny... Support Network.
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94 Maple Ave., Smithtown. 470A Moriches Rd. St. James. 425 Lake Ave., St. James. $599,000. $259,000. This centrally located building has Prior attorney's office situated on .85 This mixed use building gives you the everything you could ever need in a acre lot in central location. Two story opportunity to work from home. work and home environment. Between cape code style commercial building Charming 1 bedroom, 1 bath apart- the business that can be run from this also boasts detached garage with loft ment upstairs and your own office building, as well as several attached and 20+ parking spaces. space downstairs. What's better then apartments for additional income, this that? No reason to ever be late to work building can only make you money. again! There is a store front available for rent at this time with great road frontage in high traffic section of town for $1,700.
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Local Talent Showcased It’s drum time! On January 30, Rush, and even a tribute to Gene Ciminiello, and the High School 2015, local drum school, Teach- Krupa. It was an exciting night as Division winner was Rob ing Drums, held their 3rd annual the audience of friends and fam- Verderosa. Also awarded was recital, featuring stellar perform- ily cheered them on. Most Improved to Emma Hassett. ances by 36 students. Held in the Following the performances, Teaching Drums is a state-of- Parish Hall at St. James Lutheran an award ceremony recognized the-art recording/teaching studio Church, over 200 people at- the accomplishment of each stu- located in St. James. They spe- tended this fun and free event, dent, and the winners of the cialize in private drum lessons which included professional “Fastest Hands Contest” were for students of all ages, beginner lighting, a sound engineer and announced. Winner of the Ele- to advanced, as well as NYSSMA videographer. mentary School division was preparation. You can reach Each student prepared a piece Ayden Fleming, tied for the Mid- Teaching Drums at 631-240- of their choice, and played dle School Division were Tyler 0690 or at drums to the song. What a great DeSimone and Michael [email protected]. night showcasing some real tal- ent! Performers ranged in age from 6 to 18, beginner to ad- Spring Rummage Sale Set for April 25 vanced. The St. James United 1:30 p.m. Clothing, linens, jew- Guests were treated to music Methodist Church, located at elry, household items and much of several genres – country, rock, 532 Moriches Road in St. James more will be for sale. pop, heavy metal, jazz and even (north of Rte. 25A), will host their Donations will be accepted Big Band. Students performed annual sPrIng ruMMagE the week of April 20. songs by various artists including salE on Saturday, April 25, For additional information call Taylor Swift, Metallica, Queen, 2015. Doors will be open from 9 the Church office at 584-5340. Florida Georgia Line, Billy Joel, a.m. to 2 p.m. with a bag sale at
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31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshals, Princesses and Princes The St. James Chamber of Commerce is happy to and Princes for their 31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day present the 2015 Grand Marshals – The Caligiuri Parade which was held on Saturday, March 14, 2015 Family, owners of Patio Pizza; and the Princesses along Lake Avenue. Grand Marshals The St. James Chamber of Commerce is pleased that The Caligiuri Family has been named the Grand Marshals, of the 31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St. James. Caligiuri’s Restaurant first opened in 1956 on the corner of 347 and Route 111 by their grandfather who came from Italy in the 1930’s. After it sold in 1971, they bounced around a while. They had about five other pizza restau- rants but finally settled in St. James in 1977 when Jean and Amedeo Caligiuri bought Patio Pizza. With the help of their children Laura, Guy, Teddy and Dawn, it became the Patio Pizza of today. Probably only a handful of businesses have been around St. James as long and have seen a wider variety of people. The Caligiuri family loves St. James! They love sharing stories with their customers or welcoming new ones who have just moved in. They feel like they are part of the fab- ric of the town. They have been touched by so many lives, shared memories, and really have enjoyed serving the people of this town. Happy St. Patty’s Day! Make sure to stop by Patty-O-Pizza for a fresh slice! continued on page 12
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Isabella Jones Olivia Lane Josephine Loughlin Emma Campbell Princesses continued from page 10 Emma Campbell St. Patrick’s Day parade held on Emma,who is 5 years old, is very March 14. excited to be starting kindergarten in the fall at St. James Elementary. She’ll Isabella Jones be joining her big sister, Katie who is Isabella, who was born here in St. in the 2nd grade. Emma resides in James, just turned 7 years old and is a St. James with her mom, dad, big sis top student at St. James Elementary. Katie and puppy, Molly. She enjoys She is very active at school and in the dancing at Chorus Line and is honing neighborhood. She has been a mem- her swim skills at Saf-T-Swim. ber of the Smithtown Kickers Soccer League for three years now and even Victoria Dawson plays through the winter. Besides the Victoria is 6 years old and attends normal things young ladies enjoy, she kindergarten at Mills Pond Elemen- is excellent at computers and her new tary. Her older sisters, Cassandra and hobby of making movies. She also Victoria Dawson Shannon, along with mom and dad competitively plays her favorite online are very proud of her accomplish- game of Minecraft with her teenage ments and ambition. Victoria is sisters and their friends. currently involved in soccer with the Smithtown Kickers, basketball at Olivia Lane St. Patrick’s, gymnastics at Apex Ath- Olivia is a fun, outgoing 3 year old letics and is a Daisy Girl Scout. She that loves her baby sister Gia. Olivia loves being active, part of a team, loves playing with play doh and playing with friends, and always will- watching play doh eggs on her iPad, ing to lend a helping hand. We love as well as singing and dancing to Tay- you Victoria! lor Swift and Katy Perry. Olivia at- tends St. James Lutheran pre-school. Sarah Emily Feeney Sarah, a St. James resident since birth, Josephine Loughlin is a 5-year-old princess. Her Nana, Josephine, who is 5 years old, attends Bridget, was born and raised in Co. kindergarten at St. James Elementary Donegal Ireland, where her family School. She likes gymnastics and her still resides in Ballyliffin. Her papa’s dance classes. She enjoys coloring Sarah Emily Feeney family is from Co Roscommon. She and drawing pictures, and loves her has an older brother, Brayden (9), puppy Tinker Bell. Every year older sister Katelyn (7), and a younger Josephine watches the St. James pa- sister Brianna (2). Sarah wishes to rade and is so thankful to be chosen follow in the footsteps of her older as a Princess. sister and feels privileged to represent St. James as an Irish princess at the continued on page 14
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Princes continued from page 12 Carmine Abbate and playing with his two ram- flag football, basketball and Carmine is 9 years old and a bunctious dogs. Carmine’s baseball, and is an excellent stu- third grader at Mills Pond Ele- biggest dream is to one day be- dent at Mills Pond Elementary mentary School. He has been come a video game maker. School. A great son and little training in martial arts for the brother, he is always lucky and past three years and enjoys Oliver Augier always smiling. learning new self defense tech- Oliver is 6 years old and enjoys niques and skills at karate class. participating in sports, learning Sonny Smith Carmine is a Bear Cub Scout in new things and spending time Sonny, who is 6 years old, Pack 228. His favorite scouting with his friends and family. loves playing soccer, baseball activity is the Pinewood Derby and basketball. He has a brother, and enjoys designing and racing Braden McCormick Rocco, and a dog Olive. In the his car each year. He loves Braden is 8 years old but turned summer he loves to go the beach spending time with his family 9 on St. Patrick’s day! He loves and out on the boat!
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Eagle Court of Honor Held for Andrew J. Oswald Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta praised Andrew Os- wald of St. James’ Boy Scout Troop 7 for achieving the es- teemed rank of Eagle Scout at his recent Court of Honor. Andrew has been an active scout since age six when he was in first grade. For his Eagle Scout community service project, Andrew refur- bished the interior and exterior of the Barred Owl cage at the Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown. A representative from Sweetbriar attended the cere- mony and brought one of the Pictured at the Eagle Scout Court of Honor are Suffolk County Legislator owls with her to show to the au- Robert Trotta (left) and Eagle Scout Andrew Oswald. dience. “Andrew has demonstrated he University of Bridgeport where endeavors. I applaud his work is capable of responsibility and he is pursuing a degree in Sports ethic and athletic abilities and leadership by completing the Medicine. I am sure that the hope that he will remain com- tasks necessary to becoming an skills and confidence he ac- mitted to the 13th Legislative Eagle Scout. He received a base- quired during his scouting years District,” said Suffolk County ball scholarship to attend the will guide him in his future Legislator Robert Trotta.
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SMITHTOWN’S SESQUARCENTENNIAL Smithtown’s 350th Anniversary 2015 marks the 350th anniver- town’s 350th Anniversary with a sary of Smithtown’s founding. To parade down Main Street. Bands, celebrate this momentous occa- floats and much more.... sion, the town has called on a 19 group of dedicated volunteers to DEDICATION OF THE STATuE spearhead a year’s worth of fes- OF RICHARD SMYTHE, Route tivities. The Smithtown 350 111 and Main Street Foundation has been hard at work planning a wide array of 19 activities and events, partnering FIREWORkS CELEBRATION MAY with a host of organizations and at Sunken Meadow State Park institutions, to ensure that 2015 PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART 20 will be a landmark year worthy CONTEST hosted by the Smith- Smithtown Historical Society’s of a landmark anniversary. town Township Arts Council ANNuAL HERITAGE COuNTRY To this end, on March 5,2015, 17 FAIR the Foundation held one of its CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT pre- first celebratory events, Smith- sented by the Smithtown Histori- OCTOBER town’s 350th Birthday Gala at cal Society 3 Flowerfield in St. James. This REVOLuTIONARY WAR EVENT, event featured a dynamic pro- 17 the reenactment of the Battle of gram of speakers, music, dancing SMITHTOWN CHuRCH HIS- Fort Slongo organized by the Ft. and dinner. The proceeds raised TORY DAY Salonga Civic Association from the evening will help the 29, 30, 31 Foundation pursue its mission of SpIrIt Of SmIthtOwn theatri- 15 promoting awareness of Smith- cal production. Musical high- Smithtown Historical Society’s town’s history and celebrating lighting Smithtown’s 350 years of ANNuAL HERITAGE BALL - This 350 years of distinct heritage. history (a Sal St. George Produc- 350th themed ball will honor an In order to make this a cele- tion) at the Smithtown Center for exceptional individual from each bration worthy of 350 years, the the Performing Arts of the Town’s hamlets and vil- Foundation needs the generous lages support of the community. If you JuNE 19, 26 would like to become a sponsor 5, 6, 7 FALL HARVEST LECTuRE SERIES of the any of the events you can SpIrIt Of SmIthtOwn theatri- Town Historian Brad Harris con- call the Smithtown Historical So- cal production tinues his exploration of Smith- ciety at 265-6768 or Brad Harris town’s past, presented by the at 862-9274. 27 ITALIAN CuLTuRE AND Smithtown Historical Society HERITAGE FESTIVAL, presented CALENDAR OF EVENTS by the Order of Sons of Italy in NOVEMBER America New York Commission 2, 9 MARCH for Social Justice and hosted on FALL HARVEST LECTuRE 23, 30 the grounds of the Smithtown SERIES, continues with a special MONDAYS IN MARCH LEC- Historical Society. program honoring Smithtown’s TuRE SERIES: an ongoing “Look veterans. into Smithtown’s Past” presented JuLY by the Smithtown Historical So- 7, 14, 21,28 DECEMBER ciety in the Frank Brush Barn, 7 SMITHTOWN COMMuNITY 5 p.m. BAND CONCERTS, hosted by HERITAGE COuNTRY the Smithtown Historical Soci- CHRISTMAS presented by the APRIL ety’s Frank Brush Barn Smithtown Historical Society 25 at 11 a.m. 26 at 5 p.m. SEPTEMBER note: VINTAGE BASEBALL 12 this is a tentative calendar of TOuRNAMENT presented by the SESquARCENTENNIAL events... all events are subject Smithtown Historical Society on PARADE on Main Street in to change. its historic fields. Smithtown - celebrating Smith-
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Smithtown Town Hall Named in Honor of Supervisor Patrick R. Vecchio On the 350th anniversary of the Town of Smithtown, at the Town Board meeting held on March 3, 2015, the Smithtown Town Council unanimously voted to dedicate the Town of Smithtown Town Hall building in honor of Supervisor Patrick R. Vecchio who was moved to tears at this honor. The following is the Resolution that was made at that meeting.
The Town Council wishes to offer the following resolution: WHEREAS, Patrick R. Vecchio, member of a special unit respon- Patrick R. Vecchio has enriched the son of Italian immigrant par- sible for the protection of visiting the lives of generations of Town ents in Manhattan’s Little Italy, dignitaries, including United residents and maintained an un- was raised in Bensonhurst, States Presidents Eisenhower and wavering commitment to fiscal Brooklyn, and in 1968 began to Kennedy; and responsibility; and call the Town of Smithtown his home. WHEREAS, following his retire- WHEREAS, in light of Patrick R. ment from the New York City Po- Vecchio’s life-long service to the WHEREAS, Patrick R. Vecchio lice Department in 1975, Patrick public and the residents of the served his Country as a member R. Vecchio embarked upon what Town of Smithtown, the Town of the U.S. Army during the Ko- would become a legendary ca- Board deems it appropriate to rean War, was honorably dis- reer in politics and was elected dedicate the Town of Smithtown charged in 1954, and, thereafter, Supervisor of the Town of Smith- Town Hall building in his honor. began a distinguished law en- town in 1978; and forcement career when he joined NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RE- the New York City Police Depart- WHEREAS, Patrick R. Vecchio SOLVED that the Town Board ment in 1955; and has served as Supervisor of the hereby approves that the Town of Town of Smithtown for the last Smithtown Town Hall building WHEREAS, Patrick R. Vecchio’s 38 years and is the longest located at 99 West Main Street, remarkable career as a police of- tenured Supervisor in the history Smithtown, New York shall, this ficer spanned 20 years serving as of Long Island; and 3rd day of March 2015, be dedi- a detective sergeant, the chief of cated in honor of Patrick R. security for former New York City WHEREAS, during his illustrious Vecchio. Mayor John Lindsay, and as a tenure as Town Supervisor,
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Smithtown Celebrates 350 Years With Re-creation of the First Town Board Meeting On March 3, 2015, the Smith- dress, took to the stage. Smith- tor of the Smithtown Historical town Performing Arts Center was town Historian Bradley Harris Society Kiernan Lannon had the transformed to accommodate the emceed the event... which honors. Between the three of re-creation of the first town turned out to be absolutely hilar- them, along with the rest of the board meeting of Smithtown and ious. All took part in this fun- “cast,” there was even more the opening of the Time Capsule filled “meeting” with the laughter. This year the Smithtown from 50 years ago. Current Town audience laughing hysterically. 350 Foundation will be looking Councilpersons – Thomas Mc- When it was time to open the for ideas to put in our Time Cap- Carthy, Edward Wehrheim, Time Capsule from Smithtown’s sule, so start thinking about what Robert Creighton and Lynne 300th anniversary celebration items would best represent this Nowick, along with Supervisor Tony Tansey, along with historian year when the they open it up in Patrick Vecchio, all in period Noel Gish and Executive Direc- 2065.
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HCDS Participated in Historic Bull Smythe Relay On March 1, 2015 faculty and staff members from Harbor Country Day School participated in the historic 36-mile Richard Bull Smythe Relay Run/Walk through the town of Smithtown. The relay, which traced the origi- nal route that Smithtown founder Richard Smythe rode in 1665, served as the kickoff to a year- long celebration of the Town of Smithtown’s 350th anniversary. Harbor Country Day spon- sored two separate mile-long legs of the relay, beginning at the entrance of Harbor Country Day School at 17 Three Sisters Road in St. James. Harbor joined other sponsors to run or walk 36 con- secutive one-mile legs through each of the hamlets and villages Pictured here are Harbor Country Day School participants in the Richard in Smithtown. Participants Bull Smythe Relay Run/Walk in celebration of Smithtown’s 350th anniver- passed a ceremonial proclama- sary. tion baton along the route that was read at the conclusion of the 1958, Harbor Country Day was are proud to be a part of a com- relay, officially opening the year- eager to join in this celebration munity that has such a rich and long festivities. of Smithtown,” said John Cissel, storied history. Being able to “As an integral part of the Head of School at Harbor Coun- help commemorate that history Smithtown community since try Day School. “We at Harbor was a great honor for us.” Thank You For Your Generosity! Smithtown is celebrating its • Our Town Grill 350th birthday with events & Ice Cream planned throughout the year. The Shoppe St. James Chamber of Commerce • Pat’s Place Salon was asked to donate items that were raffled off at the 350th • Patio Pizza birthday celebration held at Restaurant Flowerfield on March 5, 2015. & Catering Special thanks to these • Physical Ther- St. James businesses who were apy & Beyond VERY GENEROUS: • Rocco’s Pizza & Pasta • Artpix Studio • Saf-T-Swim of • Daniel Bracciodieta Smithtown & Associates, CPAs • Seaqua Deli • Del Fuego Tex Mex kitchen And Catering Supervisor Patrick R. Vecchio greets Smithtown Histor- & Tequila • Spages’s ical Society Executive Director kiernan Lannon at the finish line of the Richard Bull Smythe Relay Run/Walk. • Eddie’s Power Equipment Pharmacy • Family & Personal Counseling • Spuntino Brick Oven Pizza • Teachers Federal Credit union • Grape Culture Wine & Spirits • St. James Funeral Home • Tru Salon • Julie’s Home & Garden • St. James Pasta & Pork • Villa Sorrento Restaurant & Accessories • Synergy Wealth Strategies Catering • North Shore Dance Academy
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OUR TOWN • MARCH 2015 – 32 – IN THE NEWS Meet the Author SMITHTOWN ROTARY St. James Resident THANKS KING KULLEN... June Capossela Kempf St. James author, June Capossela Kempf, will present and sign her memoir, yo god! Jay’s story at the book rEvuE, 313 New York Avenue in Hunt- ington, NY on Monday evening, March 23, 2015 at 7 p.m. June, a local author, presents a unique spin on raising a special needs child, as only a loving mother can. “Yo God! You got me into this, now get me out.” That tough FTW in-your-face attitude masks a TLC softie, who meets his fate with courage, dignity and style. He was no ordinary poster kid. Jonathan’s story will leave the reader questioning how he could manage all his conflicts – especially those dealing with faith. yo god! Jay’s story, by June Capossela Kempf, will be available at the Book Revue for signing and Smithtown Rotary’s Henry Vigliante, of St. James is also available online at Amazon.com in ebook (right), is pictured presenting a Certificate of Merit and print, Barnes and Noble and Tower. to Wade Ferraro (left), manager of king kullen in St. For further information call 271-1442 or visit James for all his support and allowing Smithtown Ro- www.bookrevue.com. tary members to collect donations for the Smithtown Food Pantry.
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St. James Resident to Ride the 4K for Cancer Bike Ride This Summer St. James resident Lauren Bar- porting local cancer facilities family and friends,” says Lauren. nett, who attends Loyola Univer- through volunteering. On numer- If you are able to donate, sity, has recently joined the 4K ous occasions we can be found please visit for Cancer nonprofit organiza- cooking dinner for cancer pa- http://4kforcancer.org/profiles/lau tion. The 4K is a program of the tients and their families. This ren-barnett/ or you can send a Ulman Cancer Fund for Young gives us an opportunity to hear check payable to: Adults about their stories and how can- 4Kfor Cancer (www.ulmancancerfund.org) cer has impacted them,” states (Lauren Barnett on memo line) based in Baltimore, Maryland. Lauren. In addition to getting to and mail to: Since 2002, teams of college stu- know people in the community, 4K for Cancer dents have undertaken 4,000 they also provide them with fi- 921 E. Fort Ave., Ste 325 mile, 70-day bike rides and runs nancial support. Baltimore, MD 21230. across the United States with the An example is college scholar- Every dollar makes a differ- goal of offering hope, inspiration, ships provided to young adults ence and will leave a lasting im- and support to local cancer com- impacted by cancer. This is pact on the cancer community. munities along the way. This where Lauren needs your help. Thank you for your support. summer Lauren will be a mem- Every dollar of financial sup- Lauren will be keeping a blog ber of the team riding to Seattle port provided to the charities and on the 4K for Cancer’s website on the 14th anniversary ride support organizations across the throughout the summer to keep across the country. Along the country is donated by the fami- everyone back home updated! way, they sleep in churches, lies and friends of the over 100 Lauren will dedicate every YMCAs, community centers, and riders and 50 runners trekking day’s ride to a specific person by tents and all of their food is do- across the country. Each rider is writing their name on the back of nated by local businesses and or- responsible for raising at least her leg. Please let Lauren know if ganizations. $4,500. Any support you can there is anyone in your life that Every evening, after the day’s provide in helping Lauren reach she can honor by riding for ride, they have the opportunity her goal would be greatly appre- them. Her email is: to share the 4K’s message and ciated. “My ride would simply [email protected] raise cancer awareness. “We en- not be possible without the sup- gage in the community by sup- port and encouragement from
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LIVES, LOVES, AND LAMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES William Winthrop Taylor Makes Deepwells a Center of Community Life by bradley harris, smithtown historian
I have been writing about deepwells, the estate in st. James, owned by William Jay gaynor, a supreme court Jus- tice who first purchased the property in 1905. In 1910, st. James residents were sur- prised to learn that Justice gaynor had been nominated to run for Mayor of new york city. they were even more surprised when gaynor was elected the 94th Mayor of new york city. then on au- gust 9, 1910, they were sad- dened to learn that an assassin had tried to kill Mayor gaynor and they were Deepwells, the Georgian mansion built by George Curtis in 1845 for Joel cheered when the Mayor re- L.G. Smith. The house stands on the north side of North Country Road, just covered and went back to west of Moriches Road. It is owned today by Suffolk County. work. but in september of graduating in 1907 with a law 1924, when Taylor was 40, and 1913, the people of st. James degree. He went to work for a had owned his law firm for six were stunned by the news Brooklyn law firm, Cullen and years, he had the resources to that Mayor gaynor had died Dykman. He was just getting buy Deepwells and did so. while on a vacation voyage to established when he married (Barbara Van Liew, et. al., Ireland. another 10 years Helen Pierce. When she died of Head-of-the-Harbor, A Journey would pass before deepwells a heart attack, Taylor volun- Through Time, Laurel, New would again be owned by a teered for service in World War York: Main Road Books, 2005, man who would make deep- I. He was commissioned as an p.39-40.) wells the center of commu- aerial observer in the signal Over the next 50 years in nity life in st. James. corps and flew missions from which Taylor occupied the bases in France. Following the house, a number of improve- William Winthrop Taylor was war, Winthrop returned to New ments were made. Ten feet were born in Brooklyn in 1884. He York and started a law firm with added on to the north end of the attended Cornell University a friend, Gilbert Roberts. By continued on page 40
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William Winthrop Taylor continued from page 38 1944 hurricanes, many of them Winthrop was a member of the service wing and a dining room remain to this day. A circular Smithtown Polo Club. He kept and modern kitchen were cre- driveway of white pebbles that his polo ponies in the barns on ated. The house and service wing led to the front porch was laid. the south side of North Country were re-roofed with “tinned And on the east side of the Road and practiced on the open metal” and standing seams. house, Taylor created “an attrac- fields of his own property. (Bar- French doors were installed to tive, well-maintained formal gar- bara Van Liew, et. al., Head-of- give access to the veranda from den” that contained “mature the-Harbor, A Journey Through the west parlor. Within the west rhododendrons, box hedges, and Time, Laurel, New York: Main parlor, an interior wall was re- many plantings.” The remnants of Road Books, 2005, p.45-46) moved to open up the interior this garden can still be seen. For a number of years, Taylor space. The wood porch on the (Barbara Van Liew, et. al., Head- kept a large working dairy farm front of the house was replaced of-the-Harbor, A Journey Through with a herd of Ayrshire cows. He with blue stone slabs and, at the Time, Laurel, New York: Main sold raw milk to local residents same time, the wooden columns Road Books, 2005, p.41-42) who came with their own milk were repaired. Taylor had a tennis court built cans. He also housed pigs and Striped awnings were added to in the back yard of Deepwells chickens in the barn complex he the veranda to give shade off the where “Taylor Tennis” was built and maintained on the back of the house. To screen the played at 11:00 a.m. every Satur- property. In 1956, the big hay house from the road, a high day and Sunday. Hard fought barn caught fire and the barn privet hedge was maintained matches were played on the complex that consisted of a hay along North Country Road. Ship- court and then the participants barn, farm equipment garage, mast locusts were planted along retreated to the cool shade of the cow barn, chicken-house, pig the roadway as well. Although veranda for drinks and conversa- pen, corn crib, silos, horse barn, some were lost in the 1938 and tion. In the 1920’s and 1930’s, continued on facing page
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continued Liew, et. al., Head-of-the-Harbor, Harbor and Nissequogue against and tack room were all severely A Journey Through Time, Laurel, the McCormick Sand and Gravel damaged. The hay barn was New York: Main Road Books, Company, which sought permits completely destroyed. This fire 2005, p.43) to dredge deposits of sand and brought an end to farm opera- A similar fight erupted in Stony gravel in the harbor bottom. Tay- tions at Deepwells. All that re- Brook Harbor where a legal bat- lor filed his first brief in the mat- mains of the barn complex today tle pitted residents of the incor- ter 1929, and this fight dragged are the cement foundations that porated villages of Head-of-the- continued on following page can still be seen in the woods opposite Deepwells. (Barbara Van Liew, et. al., Head-of-the- Harbor, A Journey Through Time, Come in to Laurel, New York: Main Road Check Out We have a Books, 2005 p.42) Our new full Line Taylor was a community & of minded person and an environ- mentalist. He was instrumental delicious French in helping found the Village of Selection of Macarons Head-of-the-Harbor in 1928. As CROiS-nUTS an attorney, he helped draft the incorporation papers for the vil- See Our Amazing Cakes @ www.alpinepastryshop.com lage and then promoted the idea. Visit our website for Communion Cakes & Favors! He persuaded others to join the village and helped draw up the boundaries. When the village of Head-of-the-Harbor was incor- Happy Passover! Happy Easter! porated in 1928, Taylor served as Full line of Passover style Stop By and get Your one of the original members of cakes, cookies & Pastries, Homemade the Board of Trustees. He subse- pLuS CHOCOLATE BUNNIES quently served as the village at- torney for a number of years. Macaroon Layer Cake, Tegala, and (Barbara Van Liew, et. al., Head- Mandel Bread, Bow Ties, Egg & Lamb of-the-Harbor, A Journey Through Honey & Sponge Cakes, Decorated Cakes, Time, Laurel, New York: Main Chocolate Covered Macaroons, Easter grain Pies & Road Books, 2005, p.42.) It is fit- Brioche Egg Breads ting that the modern Village Hall Jelly & Chocolate Rolls in the incorporated village of Head-of-the-Harbor is to be found in buildings and on land Specialty Cupcakes & Cake Pops that was previously owned by • Boston Cream • german Chocolate • Oreo Taylor. • red velvet • Carrot • Fun-fetti • rocky road In 1930 Taylor was retained by • Peanut Butter Fudge • raspberry ganache “residents of Port Jefferson” to help them in their effort to form & much more. Large & Mini Sizes Available an incorporated village. His ef- forts led to the establishment of cuStoM the Village of Belle Terre in 1931. Communion Cakes As an attorney for the Village of Belle Terre, Taylor led the fight to Communion Cookies, 15% Off stop the O’Brien Sand and Chocolate & ANy PuRChASe Gravel Company mining opera- With coupon only. 1 coupon per person. Cake Pop Favors $5 max. discount Not valid 4/5/15. tions at the northeast end of the exp. 4/14/15 harbor of Port Jefferson. After a Available for Delivery hotly contested battle, the Village of Belle Terre prevailed and the qe 59 rt. 111, Smithtown (Village Center) mining operations “were perma- ry 631-265-5610 nently halted.” (Barbara Van 631-265-5610
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William Winthrop Taylor continued from page 41 beloved red room in Deepwells, Journey Through Time, Laurel, on for over 40 years before the the house that he called home New York: Main Road Books, McCormick Sand and Gravel for 55 years. Deepwells passed 2005, p.40-41) Deepwells stands Company gave up in 1971. In to Jeremy Taylor, Winthrop’s only today restored and cared for by other important battles, offspring by his second wife, Suffolk County. Winthrop joined neighbors on Nana Brown. Jeremy Taylor North Country Road in protest- never returned to live there. In- Editor’s note: ing and fighting the widening of stead, after a lengthy court battle brad harris is the town of smithtown’s State Route 25A through St. over the zoning of the property, a official historian. brad was a high school social studies teacher who spent 30 James. In the 1960’s and 1970’s, battle that Jeremy Taylor ulti- years teaching in commack. as historian he again helped organize oppo- mately lost, the property was he has written many newspaper articles sition to the New York State De- sold to developers who intended on the history of our town, he has pub- partment of Transportation’s plan to build residential housing on lished pamphlets and written histories of commack, nesconset, st. James, kings to bridge the Nissequogue River the remaining acreage. He was Park, hauppauge and smithtown branch. and construct a bypass of Smith- to be the last occupant of Deep- he resides in st. James. town’s center. In all these battles, wells. It was at Taylor sought to stop the dese- this time that cration of the local landscape Suffolk County and environment in an effort to purchased preserve the quality of life for all Deepwells and the residents in the incorporated 13 surrounding Villages of Nissequogue and acres. (Barbara Head-of-the-Harbor. Van Liew, et. Taylor died on December 22, al., Head-of- 1975, at the age of 91, in his the-Harbor, A
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Boy Scout Troop 7 Centennial Celebration by steve o’donnell, a youth oriented group called since we were the seventh troop troop 7 committee chairman “The Sons of Daniel Boone” in originated in Suffolk County. You hEllo st. JaMEs! Troop 7 1905. Dan Beard merged this can see where the first Suffolk (originally Troop 1 of Saint youth group into the Boy Scouts County troop was founded – on James) is very proud to announce of America in 1910. Dan Beard our website! we will be celebrating our Cen- was an original National Scout Again, some more perspective: tennial this year! Actually, we are Commissioner and later became Troop 3 (originally Troop 1 of a tad late, but more on that later. an editor of Boys Life magazine. Smithtown) was formed in Sep- Please go to www.troop7centen- Many people are not aware Dan tember 1910. So, how far behind nial.org to browse our history helped his sister start The Camp- could Troop 7 be? My guess is, and look for folks you may know. fire Girls organization. not that far behind, but finding More importantly, there is a link So, why was Troop 7 originally proof has been elusive. on our website where you can called Troop 1 of St. James? Glad The BSA Suffolk County Coun- send us your memories and pic- you asked! The answer lies in the cil, based in Medford, does not tures of Troop 7. We have a few growing popularity of the Boy have much in the way of records gaps in our recorded history, (the Scouts of America beginning in for the earliest troops before WWI, Great Depression, and 1910. Soon, many, many troops 1921. Over the years I have WWII years, for instance) so any were formed in towns all across heard several Troop 7 old timers facts, stories and pictures you America. The first troop in a say many of the original records send us will help. We have giga- town would call itself “Troop 1.” at the Suffolk County Council bytes of storage so send us what- The next troop would call itself were lost in a fire in the 1930’s. ever you have. “Troop 2,”and so on. To give you So, I had to resort to good old Our celebration will take some perspective, the Town of detective work. place with a series of events over Huntington Memorial Day weekend (see the had 10 troops website!), culminating with as at one time, many former members of Troop with the last 7 as possible marching with the to the party current members in the Memo- called “Troop rial Day Parade. 10 of Hunt- We are actually two or three ington” (now years late with this celebration, known as since it took a while to find Troop 77). proof. But first, a brief history of You can The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) imagine how is in order. confusing it The Boy Scouts were originally became founded by Robert Lord Baden- when a group Powell, who had served in the of troops British Army from 1876 to 1910. would all get Baden-Powell had written sev- together and eral books about scouting (the many were military kind) and reconnais- called Troop sance which had become very 1. popular with boys. In 1907, he So, in the founded the Brownsea Island 1920’s the Scout Camp for boys, thus, The BSA National Boy Scouts began – in England. Council (originally located in I found my first clue while re- Based upon his training and New York City) decided to do searching Brad Harris’ column in books he had written, Baden- away with the local councils and past editions of Our Town. Brad’s Powell wrote Scouting For Boys, form Regional Councils (usually column in the November 2013 which was published in 1908, by county) in each state. Thus, edition of Our Town was about and became the very first Scout the Suffolk County Council was the 1913 Smithtown Horse Show handbook. formed and they soon renum- at Fifty Acre Farm wherein he So, how did Scouting come to bered all the Suffolk troops by quotes from a source: “…the boy America you ask? Enter Daniel order of origination. Troop 1 of scouts sold programs of the day’s “Dan” Beard, who had founded St. James was renamed Troop 7, continued on facing page
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continued National Council (now located been a Scoutmaster in 1913 (and events.” So, I went looking for in Dallas, Texas) to no avail. possibly 1912 or even 1911). my next clues at the Smithtown Well, I decided to bother them So, lab partners, if Troop 12 Library, where I met Cathy Ball, again, and on February 9, 2015 I was founded in 1913 (at the lat- who is a Long Island Room Li- learned just another example of est), and Troop 7 was founded brarian. Cathy found much of the why you should “never give up.” BEFORE Troop 12, then Troop 7 Troop 7 history you will see on I received documentation dated had to have existed since 1913, our website. Recently, she let me January 13, 1914 (you can find it and probably earlier. While it is look through the Butler family on our website), wherein a group most unfortunate I have not scrapbooks of the early Smith- of men affiliated with the Boy found Troop 7’s “Born on Date,” I town Horse Shows. While I Scouts in the Town of Huntington am gratified to have been able to couldn’t find pictures from the applied to the BSA National find a “Born No Later Than Year” 1913 horse show Brad refer- Council to form what was then of 1913. If any of you have pic- enced, I did find a picture from known as a “Local Council”. tures or written history proving the 1914 Smithtown Horse Show One of the signers of the ap- Troop 1 of St. James existed be- that just may contain the oldest plication was Hiram Paulding, Jr., fore 1913, please send it to us! picture of a Troop 7 (a/k/a Troop who wrote “Scoutmaster” after (Next Month, “troop 7 and st. 1 of St. James) Boy Scout... Now, his name. More detective work! James – Partners forever”) how cool is that?! My research found he was the However, I still had not found first Scoutmaster of Troop 1 of Editor’s note: definitive proof of when Troop 7 Huntington, which is now Troop steve o’donnell is an Eagle scout through troop 7, as are his six brothers, originated. 12 in Suffolk County. Therefore, and his son ryan. his father, dr. John Over the last few years, I if he was already an established o’donnell, was an Eagle scout and a would occasionally bother the Scoutmaster on January 13, troop 7 committee Member from 1960 folks in the archives at the BSA 1914, then it is certain he had through 1993.
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Long Island Museum 2015 Calendar 1200 Route 25A April 19, 2 p.m. Stony Brook, NY 11790 Earth, air, fire, water: ancient (631) 751-0066 wisdom in the Contemporary www.longislandmuseum.org farmscape Barbara Shinn, owner and wine- HOURS: grower at Shinn Estate Vineyards Thursday-Saturday, in Mattituck, explains how the 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; moon and stars work with the Sunday, 12 noon-5 p.m. four elemental spirits to form our ADMISSION: ecosystem. Taste Barbara’s biody- $10/adults, namically created wine, integrat- $7/seniors 62 and older, Ansel Adams - McDonald Lake, ing natural ecology and the $5/students 6-17 years and Glacier National Park moon’s movements in the farm college students with I.D., ecosystem. Ms. Stillman will lead a guided- under 6/FREE tour of the ansel adams: Early 2 for 1/Thursdays Works exhibition. Space is lim- Please Note: ited for the gallery tour, please all events are free with museum call for reservations. Generously admission, unless otherwise supported by an LIM Trustee. noted. Please call 751-0066 x212 to register where indicated. EXHIBITIONS for information about becoming Through April 26 a museum member call 751- Colors of long Island 0066 x246. VISITOR’S CENTER This annual student art exhibi- ADuLT PROGRAMS tion will feature original artwork AND EVENTS by Long Island students in grades April 21, 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. K through 12. April 12, 2 p.m. Bus Trip: art along the hudson Through August 2 long Island and the Civil war Join us for a tour of the Hudson ansel adams: Early works Former Newsday reporter Bill River Museum’s landscape col- Featuring 41 photographic prints Bleyer and author Harrison Hunt lection and explore the spectac- taken early in Adams’ career, this discuss their new book about the ular period-rooms of historic exhibition focuses on the master- war’s impact on Long Island. Glenview. Enjoy delicious cui- ful small-scale prints he created sine at Xaviers X20, surrounded from the 1920s into the 1950s. April 12, 5 p.m. by views of the Hudson River. Fi- North Shore Pro Musica nally, discover medieval Euro- Through August 2 North Shore Pro Musica presents pean art at the Metropolitan american horizons, East to west: the final performance in the Museum of Art’s Cloisters Mu- landscape painting and chamber music series at LIM fea- seum. $110 per person or $100 photography. turing music for a woodwind for museum members. Includes Drawn both from the LIM’s per- quintet. Performance takes place coach bus, tour fees, lunch and manent collection and from no- in the Gillespie Room of the Car- gratuities. Pre-registration and table private and museum loans, riage Museum and tickets are pre-payment required; space is this exhibition focuses on the en- available at the door. $18 gen- limited. No refunds. Call for during landscape tradition in eral admission; $15 Pro Musica more information and reserva- American art. and LIM members; $12 students. tions. Ongoing April 14, 10 a.m. – 12 noon April 26, 2 p.m. THE CARRIAGE MUSEUM Senior Tuesday An Intimate Glimpse of Ansel Eight galleries housing more than Seniors 62 and older are invited Adams and his Photographs 100 horse-drawn vehicles and for a free, self-guided tour of two Andrea Stillman, former assistant related artifacts explore the his- art exhibitions: ansel adams: to Ansel Adams discusses the sto- tory of transportation before the Early Works and american hori- ries behind the photographs and automobile became the every- zons East to West: landscape shares personal anecdotes about man’s primary mode of trans- Painting & Photography, in the Adams and his photographic portation in the U.S. Art Museum process. Following the lecture, continued on facing page
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continued CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
2015 Vacation Ventures THE STUDIO Recommended for Grades 1-3, Time: 10 a.m.-12 noon gallery tour, followed by a re- Bayman’s art Fee: $25/per program lated book discussion with Ongoing $20/members Emma S. Clark librarians. Learn VISITOR’S CENTER Discuss a different artist each about the difficulties of farm life The Bayman’s Art gallery repli- day and create projects inspired in the 1800s through the story of cates an authentic Long Island by their work. Pre-registration Nate, whose family must adopt wetlands environment as a “nat- and pre-payment are required. an orphan in order to maintain ural habitat” for the display of Scheduled artists for focus: their farm in Worth by A. LaFaye. shorebirds and duck decoys. An April 7: tom Everhart Discover the challenges that early 20th century bayman’s April 8: henri Matisse both boys must face. Prior to the shack, complete with tools, fur- April 9: Wolf kahn discussion, enjoy a guided tour nishings and decoys in various of the american horizons, East stages of completion, illustrates Books Bring history alive and to West: landscape Painting and the process and methods used by families together! Photography exhibition in the Art carvers. A wonderfully preserved A Collaborative Book Club Museum. Register and pick-up North Shore duck boat and a April 19, 4 – 5 p.m. the book at the Emma S. Clark saltmarsh diorama is based on The Emma S. Clark Library and Library beginning Saturday, Effie’s Hole, a small cove in east- the Long Island Museum join March 21. ern L.I. where duck hunting was forces with this unique book For questions please call the a mainstay of life. club that includes a museum library at (631) 941-4080.
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Programs Offered at the Library The Smithtown Library NEIGHBORS HELPING people. This exhibit will be on view offers a variety of pro- NEIGHBORS throughout 2015. grams during the up- FOOD DRIVE coming weeks and uRGENT HELP NEEDED!! MOVIE MATINEES months. The Library has Please donate your non-expired NESCONSET updated their phone sys- items to the Smithtown Library Call for movies, dates and times tem with one number The Smithtown Main Building SMITHTOWN (360-2480) which will and the Nesconset Branch are friday, March 20, 2 p.m. connect callers to all collecting items for the theory of Everything four Library buildings. The Smithtown Township Rated: PG-13, Runtime: 120 min. The Main Branch, is lo- Emergency Food Pantry. friday, March 27, 2 p.m. cated at 1 North Country Your donations are greatly Kill the messenger Road, Smithtown. The appreciated! Rated: R, Runtime: 110 min. Nesconset Branch (Ad- (Please - no expired items) Call for additional dates, times and ministration Business Of- Always needed are: movies. fice) is located at 148 Juice / Juice Boxes Smithtown Blvd., Canned Fruit /Fruit Cups Nesconset. The Com- Baked Beans / Peanut Butter / Jelly mack Branch is located Shampoo / Conditioner at 3 Indian Head Road, Toothpaste / Toilet Paper Commack. The Kings other non-perishables BOOk DISCuSSION GROuPS Park Branch is located at are also accepted Please register for these programs 1 Church Street, Kings Park. Call for Library ON EXHIBIT Tea-rrific Reads Book Discussion hours. long Island room NESCONSET For more information CELEBRATING THE 350th Tuesday, March 24, visit the library website ANNIVERSARY OF SMITHTOWN 2:15 p.m. or 7:15 p.m. at www.smithlib.org. SMITHTOWN the Paris architect You may register at the To celebrate the 350th anniversary by Charles Belfoure above phone number for of Smithtown, the Long Island Room call for additional books, dates and programs unless other- will highlight materials related to the times. no registration required wise noted. history of the community and its continued on facing page
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continued continues to resonate and shape tion to contemporary historical Smithtown Book Discussion our world 100 years later. A four- documents. Reading materials Group part reading and discussion se- will be provided to those who SMITHTOWN ries invites you to delve into the register in advance. Thursday, March 19 history and literature of “the war 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. to end all wars” using short sto- olive kitteridge ries, novels, poetry, journals and continued on following page by Elizabeth Strout letters of eye-witnesses in addi- Call for additional books, dates and times. no registration required
A Novel Idea Book Discussion SMITHTOWN Wednesday, March 25, 2:30-3:30 p.m. china dolls by Lisa See no registration required.
Sports Pages Book Club SMITHTOWN Call for books, dates and times no registration required
ON YOuR OWN TRAIN TRIP TO NYC SMITHTOWN saturday, March 28, 8:45 a.m. register for the trip by 9 p.m. on thursday, March 19 and then pick up your ticket(s) at the smithtown Main building starting Monday, March 23 Fee: $10 per person Under 5 FREE Enjoy a day in the city with re- duced-rate tickets via the LIRR and the Library. On the day of the train trip, all patrons must meet a staff member at the Smithtown train station and leave on the 9:03 a.m. train. Everyone must be in the first car together and transfer at Huntington. You will arrive at Penn Station at 10:39 a.m. and must return home on any train prior to mid- night.
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Library Programs continued from page 61 AuTHOR NIGHT AND HEARING LOSS AND YOu PAINT NIGHT BOOk SIGNING WITH SMITHTOWN SMITHTOWN CHARLEE FAM Wednesday, april 1, 10 a.m. Monday, March 23, NESCONSET Does it seem like people are 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, always mumbling or do you Fee: $15 per person 7:30 p.m. often have problems hearing on Local artist Melissa Digiose Local author Charlee Fam will the telephone? A representative will instruct you step-by-step discuss her book, last train to from Long Island Hearing will be through an original piece of art babylon, in which a 20-some- in the Library to give information using acrylic paint. Take home thing must confront the past she on the types of hearing losses your work of art at the end of the tried so hard to escape since and different types of treatments night. Snacks and all equipment leaving Long Island after her high available to you. will be provided. school graduation. PARENT WORkSHOP: ONE-ON-ONE CLEAN EATING OnlInE hOmEwOrK hElp MEDICARE COuNSELING SMITHTOWN anD DataBaSE rEVIEw AND ASSISTANCE Monday, March 30, 7-8 p.m. SMITHTOWN NESCONSET Have you heard the phrase, saturday, april 4, 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, “clean eating” thrown around Is your child struggling with 12 noon, 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m. this new year and want a better homework, papers and tests? or 2:15 p.m. understanding? A registered die- Come to the new LearnLab and Register for an appointment to titian, will offer a seminar on learn about the online resources meet individually with a repre- healthy, clean eating which will offered including brainfuse, a sentative from Suffolk County include setting appropriate goals database available to all Smith- R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer for a healthy life. town Library cardholders which Program) to answer questions allows you to interact with live and provide information specific CHOCOLATE RAISIN SCONES tutors in math, science, read- to your own needs regarding AND TOASTED COCONuT ing/writing and social studies. Medicare health insurance and HOT CHOCOLATE Please note that your Library benefits. NESCONSET card will be necessary in order WHAT YOu NEED TO kNOW tuesday, March 31, 6:30 p.m. to create a brainfuse account ABOuT MEDICAID fee: $7 per person SMITHTOWN Learn to make your own deli- CHERRY BLOSSOM Wednesday, March 25, 6-7 p.m. cious and moist chocolate raisin PAINT NIGHT Learn the different options and scones. Before making the NESCONSET eligibility requirements for scones, you will enjoy toasted Monday, april 6, 7 p.m. applying for Medicaid as well as coconut hot chocolate with al- fee: $7 per person the eligibility for community mond fluff whipped cream. Each Enjoy a night of painting in Medicaid, nursing home Medi- student must bring a large mix- celebration of the National caid and assisted living ing bowl, spatula and cookie Cherry Blossom Festival. A local Medicaid. sheet with liner. continued on page 64 tree ServIce Tree Chipping Removal Stump grinding • Physical Therapy and Golf Fitness / Performance • Pruning Free Wood Richard Greco, PT, ATC, CSCS Topping & Woodchips eqwww.grecopt.com Licensed & Insured • Suffolk Lic. #20570-HI 430-7 North Country Rd. 340 Wheatley Place St. James, NY 11780 Greenvale, NY 11548 631-584-5575 Phone: 631-686-6600 Phone: 516-621-2267 coMpetItIon tree, Inc. Fax: 631-686-6601 Fax: 516-621-2268 OUR TOWN • MARCH 2015 – 63 – tHe nedvIn teaM Of
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Library Programs continued from page 62 ONGOING ADuLT PROGRAMS a friendly and informal get-to- gether. Experienced crafters and art instructor will teach this class ADuLT GAME DAY beginners welcome to knit and on color theory, composition, SMITHTOWN crochet with other enthusiasts. watercolor and acrylic tech- fridays, March 20, 27 niques. During class time, you 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. AARP DEFENSIVE will create a beautiful cherry NESCONSET DRIVING CLASSES blossom painting! Monday, March 23, 30, SMITHTOWN 12-3 p.m. thursday, april 16, NEW YORk SPRING call for additional dates and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. SPECTACuLAR AT times. NESCONSET RADIO CITY MuSIC HALL We provide the space, tables saturday, april 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. DEPART SMITHTOWN TRAIN STATION and chairs. Bring your friends KINGS PARK Wednesday, april 22, 10 a.m. and board or card games to play. call for dates and times fee: $67 per person Space is limited and is available The Smithtown Library will This all-new show at Radio on a first-come, first-served basis. host AARP Defensive Driving. City Music Hall features the General information is also avail- ADuLT WRITERS GROuP Rockettes, Laura Benanti and able on the AARP website: Derek Hough. It is a whirlwind SMITHTOWN 1st tuesday of every month, www.aarp.org. Or call AARP adventure across the city that 7 p.m. toll-free, (877) 846-3299. tells an inspiring and hopeful call for dates Classes are open to all adult story about three New Yorkers drivers, regardless of age, that Meet each month to share who change each other’s lives in are Smithtown Library cardhold- ideas and get feedback on your unexpectedly wonderful ways. ers only, until one week prior to latest efforts. Program is free and We must all be on the same class, then open to all, space open to all regardless of library train car and will transfer at permitting. district. no registration required. Huntington together before arriv- Fee: non-refundable $20 for ing at Penn Station at 12:12 p.m. ART GROuP AARP members with a member- Lunch is on your own. The show SMITHTOWN ship card or $25 for non-mem- starts at 2 p.m., but everyone tuesday, March 24, 31, bers (check made out to needs to be at the theater by 12-2:15 p.m. “AARP”). Phone, online and in- 1:30 p.m. to receive show tickets call for additional dates. person registration is ongoing. and return train tickets. You are Weekly group will work on in- on your own after the show and dependent projects. no registra- TEEN PROGRAMS must be on a return train no later tion required. GRADES 6-12 than midnight. registration The Smithtown Library offers a began Monday, March 2 for OPEN kNIT AND CROCHET variety of programs geared to- smithtown library card holders. NIGHT ward teens. Join one or join all – after april 1, all may register re- NESCONSET you’re sure to have a great time! gardless of library district, space call for dates and times (registration is required.) permitting. Join this local group and enjoy continued on page 66
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Library Programs continued from page 64 dates and times and age restric- BABY BOuNCE TEEN VOLuNTEER tions for ALL programs. NESCONSET OPPORTuNITIES Visit the Library website at (Birth-11 months w/adult) A variety of volunteer opportu- www.smithlib.org for a complete saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. nities will be offered at the Li- program listing and additional Join us for a program espe- brary throughout the year. One details or go to the library and cially for babies! There will be hour of community service will pick up a program flyer. songs, props and most of all, fun! be given. register for this pro- note: Each child must have gram. call for additional dates his/her own library card to regis- HIP HOP TOTS and volunteer opportunities. ter for programs. NESCONSET (2-4 years w/adult) NESCONSET thursday, March 19, library Buddies Volunteers for School age Children 10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. saturday, March 28, 10:15 a.m. A variety of literature-based Come dance with your little Earn community service by programs which include a wide one through creative movement reading to younger book buddies range of activities are offered and music! Dance and bounce and assisting them in a craft proj- throughout the school year. Each along to adorable hip hop beats, ect. Teens will receive commu- children’s department provides favorite sing-alongs and use cre- nity service credit for each specialized programs, unique to ative props to get moving. program attended. each branch. SENSORY STORYTIME SAT REVIEW CLASS FAMILY MOVIES SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult) NESCONSET SMITHTOWN thursday, March 19, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, april 1, 15, 22, 29 (For families with children Enjoy a hands-on approach to 6-8:30 p.m. under 12) learning through exploring our COMMACK saturday, March 28, 2:30 p.m. sensory boxes and participate in thursdays, april 2, 16, 23, 30 the nut Job a storytime. Dress to make a 6-8:30 p.m. Rated: PG; Runtime: 86 minutes mess. fee: $88 per person Over 2 million students will be FAMILY GAME DAY OBSERVE AND PAINT taking the SATs this year; if SMITHTOWN SMITHTOWN (8-12 years) you’re one of them, how pre- (For families with children Monday, March 23, 4:30-5:15 pared are you? This indispensa- under 12) p.m. ble 4-week course will be led by friday, March 20, 5-5:45 p.m. Be inspired by looking at Post- long time SAT instructors. you call for additional dates and Impressionist artist Paul must register for this program times. Cezanne’s work and then try Play games at the Library with your own hand at some simple CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS a variety of board games from still-life painting. Observe and Register in person, online or classics to some new favorites. then create with paint in your by phone for all Children’s Pro- Adults are welcome to stay. no own unique style. grams – 360-2480 unless other- registration required. wise noted. Call the library for continued on facing page
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continued Visit the Library for a roaring MuTT-I-GREES PET PARADE good time with stories, songs SMITHTOWN and an art project all about the (For families with children king of the jungle, the lion! under 12) saturday, april 11, 2-3 p.m. PIGEON PARTY Do you have a pet you want to NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult) show off? Bring your pet to the Wednesday, april 1, 3-3:45 p.m. annual Smithtown Library Pet Pa- Mo Willem’s Pigeon celebrates rade! In addition to the parade his birthday on April 1. Celebrate there will be other activities, in- with a reading of these classic cluding face painting and crafts. play-along-stories and create an All participants will receive a BuNNIES, BuNNIES, BuNNIES art project. certificate. All types of pets are SMITHTOWN (5-7 years) welcome. For safety purposes, tuesday, March 24, 7-7:45 p.m. LIFE-SIZED CANDY LAND children must be accompanied Get ready to “HOP” into SMITHTOWN by an adult and pets must be on spring. Listen to a bunny tale and (For families with children a leash or in a cage, wagon or see some adorable baby bun- under 12) other container. We also ask that nies! thursday, april 9, 2:30 p.m. or you clean up after your pets. 3- p.m. or 3:30 p.m. or 4 p.m. ELMER STORYTIME FuN Visit Queen Frostine, Lord OngOIng prOgramS SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult) Licorice and Princess Lolly at the friday, March 27, 11-11:30 a.m. Library as you play a life-size art Starts Hear some stories about Elmer version of Candy Land. YOU be- SMITHTOWN (2-4 years w/adult) the loveable elephant and make come the playing piece in this call for dates and times a craft featuring this adorable classic children’s game and col- Different crafts each week that character. lect candy as you travel Gum- encourage children’s eye-hand drop Pass to Lollipop Woods, coordination and gross and fine LION TALES Peanut Brittle House, and Candy motor skills development as they NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult) Castle. don’t forget your camera! explore a variety of materials; in- Monday, March 30, cludes storytime. Dress to make 3:30-4:15 p.m. a mess! continued on page 68 New Arrival? ServInG St. JaMeS for 35 yearS • Weekly Property Maintenance • Spring & fall Clean-ups • Shrub & Tree Trimming
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Library Programs continued from pager 67 library playdate time for twos NESCONSET (2-4 years with adult) SMITHTOWN Monday, March 23, 3:30 p.m. (24-35 months with adult) SMITHTOWN (2-4 years with adult) Wednesdays, March 25, april 1, call for dates and times 10 a.m. Seize the play and keep the mess call for additional dates and Camera Club at our place! Enjoy an informal times. SMITHTOWN (9-12 years) play date – meet other children NESCONSET tuesday, March 31, 4:30 p.m. and families while playing with (24-35 months with adult) Take a photo – any photo – and toys and creating an art project. call for dates and times email it to Miss Emily at Build social skills in a relaxed, [email protected] three days mother goose rhymetime friendly environment, includes before the program. In the pro- (birth-35 months w/adult) free play, songs, stories and a gram, we’ll view and discuss NESCONSET craft. Siblings are welcome. some of your photos. We will call for dates and times also learn about a famous pho- SMITHTOWN wonderful Ones tographer and a new photogra- saturdays, March 21, 28, 10 a.m. NESCONSET (12-23 months phy technique to practice for call for additional dates and w/adult) next month. times tuesdays, March 24, 31, 11 a.m. Enjoy a traditional time of nurs- SMITHTOWN (12-23 months Creation Station ery rhymes and songs for baby. w/adult) SMITHTOWN (under 12 years) Siblings are welcome. thursday, March 26, april 2, saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 10 a.m. NESCONSET (under 12 years) call for additional dates and call for dates times. Are you looking for something to This action-packed program do on Saturday? Come to the Li- engages little ones in language brary and complete some cool based activities; includes free crafts. no registration required. play, stories and fun! Siblings are welcome. fun for 4s and 5s SMITHTOWN (4-5 years) SEEkING LEGO DONATIONS! call for dates and times If you have any Lego blocks This program is designed for chil- that your children have out- dren who can listen independ- grown, would you please con- ently. sider donating them to the Children’s Department. let’s get Junior makerSpace building! Stepping Up SMITHTOWN (8-12 years) lEgO league NESCONSET (4-5 years) friday, april 3, 11 a.m. NESCONSET (5-7 years) call for dates and times NESCONSET (8-12 years) call for dates and times Help children take steps to get tuesday, March 24, 4:30 p.m. SMITHTOWN (5-7 years) ready for kindergarten by enjoy- Tinker in this one-of-a-kind lab thursday, april 2, 4:30 p.m. ing stories, crafts and circle time that explores science, simple lEgO legends independently. mechanics, elements of design SMITHTOWN (8-12 years) and other creative projects. The tuesday, March 24, 4:30 p.m. terrific threes possibilities are limited only by NESCONSET (8-12 years) SMITHTOWN your imagination. Wednesday, March 18, (36-47 months with adult) 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, 10 a.m. Krafty Kidz call for additional dates and call for additional dates and SMITHTOWN (5-7 years) times. times thursday, March 26, Do you enjoy building things? NESCONSET 4:30-5:15 p.m. Using LEGOs and your imagina- (36-47 months with adult) Every month we will explore tion, you can create and build call for dates and times different art mediums and tech- many wonderful things. We sup- Enjoy free play, stories, crafts niques to create a fun project. ply the LEGOS. and circle time. Siblings are wel- Dress to make a mess. come. OUR TOWN • MARCH 2015 – 69 – Don’t Despair! REPAIR! CALL MASTER FIX IT ANNE MARIE LISA Specializing in all Minor & Major Certified Nutritional Counselor, Home Repairs, Trouble Shooting & Maintenance Reiki Practitioner, Intuitive Guide ALL QuALITY HoMe IMPRoVeMeNTS INcLuDING: • carpentry • Plumbing • electrical • Painting • Windows • Doors • Gutters • odd Jobs • Snow Plowing 631-525-1045 • Basement & Roof Leak Specialist • NO JOB TOO SMALL www.AMLisa.com JOHN ANTHONY PIAZZA OFFICE FAX CELL: (516) Expert nutritional advice for children and adults 584-5993 584-5644 380-0727 • Attain sustainable weight loss FuLLy LiCeNSeD AND iNSuReD (#15,038 Hi) • Increase energy St. James Resident • unlimited References • Improve immune health • Learn how nutritional changes help alleviate chronic illnesses Reiki – • A Japanese technique for stress reduction, relaxation and tranquility Jennifer Fasano Branch Manager Intuitive Guidance – • Explore what keeps you from achieving your Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 3:00pm desired goals Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm • Awaken your own inner healing capabilities Saturday 8:30am - 2:00pm • Develop your true potential • Experience meditations that promote inner Drive Up: Same as Branch Hours peace and strength 1RUWK&RXQWU\5G6W-DPHV1< ZZZP\1<&%FRP Nourishment for the Body Mind and Spirit
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DESIGN IDEAS: Chicken Soup and Decorating by natalie Weinstein, asId
It’s going to be 4 degrees today with a wind chill factor that’s giving me frost bite just thinking about going out. But work is calling and I’m putting on the layers. I know that by evening I’ll be happy to come home to my nice, warm house and a hot bowl of chicken soup. Not knowing which groundhog to believe, the thought of 6 more weeks of winter is seriously de- pressing. But what if we put a spin on it help once you’ve zeroed in on Now, are we ready to tackle and say “thank you” to our nice your spring to-dos: the big jobs – kitchens, baths, ex- warm home and use this time to tensions, etc.? Attics, basements 1. Lay out a floor plan for the plan that design project you’ve for more usable space without rooms you wish to tackle. Less been thinking about? building out? Call in the special- is better – then add. Minimize Spring is really not that far ists in the right order – designer, the space problems – small away in terms of putting a plan then architect if necessary, then can be “cozy”, empty can be together. And that time to plan banker? if needed. “spacious.” could actually save you time, Once you’ve gotten profes- money, and stress. 2. Use your own skills to save sional help and information, you So take that mug of soup in money. Can you paint, wallpa- can make an intelligent decision hand and pick up that pad and per, or sew? Consider barter- on what’s right for you and your pencil or head for the computer ing for services if you lack family as well as your home. Re- and start making some lists – these skills. member – your home can be your wish list, your needs list, your best friend and “nurturing 3. Clean up the clutter. Start at your priority list and your budget place” in winter, summer, and the front door and look at your (If the soup runs out before the every day in between. Treat it home from the point of view lists are done, you can always well and you will receive uncon- of a visitor. Don’t forget base- switch to hot chocolate). ditional love in return! Now, begin to prioritize. Can ments, attics, garages and es- you swing that new kitchen or is pecially closets. Editor’s note: natalie Weinstein, allied asId interior the deck falling apart? What 4. Get rid of what’s dated and about that unused bedroom? designer, talk show host, author, speaker find inexpensive ways to re- and president of natalie Weinstein Will it become your office or ex- place them. Refresh what you design associates in st. James, ny, since ercise room? Is it time to finish 1973, and owner of the newly opened already have. Think – slipcov- quality consignment shop uniquely na- the basement or do a paint job? ers for tired sofas, or a “Bed in Can you manage more than one talie in st. James, ny., where you will find a Bag” for a quick bedroom fine furnishings and accessories for your project mentally, physically, and makeover. Pick up that worn home. visit www.natalieweinstein.com, financially? Does it pay to reno- carpet if there’s wood flooring for full service interior design. Join www.nataliesclub.com for frEE and get vate as opposed to face lift? How underneath. much will it cost and how will professional design advice, along with frEE seminars, tips, learning products you pay for it? Does the end re- 5. Accessories make a big differ- and discounts. listen for Design Tips by sult warrant the cost and incon- ence in a face lift – new area natalie on Walk 97.5 fM, or for more venience? rugs, accent pillows and wall information please call 631-862-6198 or Here are some tips that might art can easily update a room. email at [email protected]
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NATURALLY SPEAKING: It’s Almost Time to Start Planting by June a. liardi of Epsom salts into the soil ideas as to how to turn that box Beautiful April is almost here around each plant, I also bury a of junk into garden art – a real and this is certainly the month to banana peel at the base of the good project for one of those get outside. April is warm, not rose bush. Put plant supports rain-filled April afternoons. Hang hot or humid, I guess that is why around peonies so they will be up wind chimes, sun catchers, it is known as the gardening secure as they grow up – like- bird feeders and houses, or mo- month. wise with other tall-growing biles that will catch those gentle, Get all of your garden tools perennials. summer breezes. Add sculptures and supplies ready to go. Put Back in the vegetable garden, or gazing balls. Decorate the everything you will need in one it is just about the last call to sow outside as you do the inside of place so you don’t have to hunt peas, they do not like the sum- your home, let this be your sum- around the whole yard to find mer heat. Sow seeds of arugula, mer room, to enjoy and share. what you need. This will save lettuce, spinach and swiss chard. Earth Day is the 22nd, cele- time and energy. Before you start Plant radish seeds every 10 days brate nature – plant something, planting your seeds and trans- to ensure a steady supply. To- take a hike in the woods or along plants, sketch out a garden plan. wards the end of the month you the shore. Visit a botanical gar- Plan out the entire growing sea- can direct sow beets, carrots, den or the beautiful planting son, for instance, you can put in dill, kale and more arugula, let- fields. At the very least, buy your- your cucumber seeds along the tuce, and spinach. Get the pota- self a houseplant or bouquet of fence that your spring peas were toes, onions and shallots in the flowers and don’t forget Arbor growing on. Later in the season ground now too. Start your egg- Day on the 24th. plant your tomato seedlings be- plants, peppers and tomatoes in- tween the lettuce plants that are side, the seedlings will be ready Editor’s note: just about finishing their thing. to be planted in the garden in June liardi, a st. James resident for over 30 years, is a wife and mother of three Then late in the season fill in the early June. sons. June will be writing articles on gar- gaps with a second planting of Make your yard and garden a dening, nature related craft projects and those greens. haven for you – add chairs, family activities. Make sure to create a deep benches, places to sit and bed of rich soil with plenty of or- relax. Repurpose/recycle ganic matter. A plot in full sun some things in your with good drainage will give you attic or basement or a the best results. Replenish the find from a garage soil with compost between har- sale – use your vesting one crop and planting imagination. This is another too. a good place to If you have not done so al- use the chil- ready, clean up the perennial dren, have them beds. Prune rose of Sharon and come up rose bushes; feed roses now, you with can also scratch a little, half-cup
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PERSPECTIVES ON REAL ESTATE: Expanding the Lens: The Bigger Picture by city this size. real estate to a modest yet satis- alexandra rich Nevertheless, the ripples com- fying trend in appreciating values ing from New York City affect us signaled in 2013. Not a dra- Hopefully by on Long Island. As people are matic, bone tingling, and mind the time our shifting from one area to another numbing, turn. We had that and town hits your as jobs become available, hous- it did not work out well for most mailbox we ing becomes less affordable, of us. It would be so welcome to will be experi- schools become less responsive, once again view our single most encing the “big family structures change and important asset as just that, an melt” that merge, the flow to outlying com- asset that will fulfill our most es- seven weeks of munities increases. So let’s look sential dreams and help to se- relentless snow, ice, rain, flash at the numbers and see what we cure our retirement. freezes and spine tingling cold might anticipate This question was posed to me inevitably brings as spring sits on According to the just released last week and I did not have an the horizon. Once we have a year end housing figures from answer until now: chance to assess the damage to the Multiple Listing Service of Question: Will having solar roof our driveways, leaders and gut- Long Island (MLSLI) the median panels installed on my house in- ters, lawns, trees, curbs and price for closed properties was crease its value when I sell? storm drains, window wells and $371,850 in 2014; a 1.9% in- Answer: My initial opinion was decks, we will be able to attend crease over 2013. In Queens the that solar panels were much like to the less stressful and costly de- median was $385,000 (up a pool, half the buyers will find it tails of sprucing up. This is the 4.1%), in Nassau the median an attractive and valuable addi- moment to seize the pent up en- was $425,000 (up 2.4%) and in tion, the other half will not. ergy of the late arriving spring Suffolk the median was un- Thanks to a recent study reported real estate market. With luck the changed from 2013 at $320,000. in the new york times, which increased daylight and warming Closed activity (homes that was sponsored by the Depart- sun will energize our winter sold) on Long Island as a whole ment of Energy, I learned that the weary spirits. And for many, was down 3.7% from 2013, and answer is a qualified yes. If the make the decision to escape this contracted sales (properties panels are “owned” by the challenge next year by selling going to full contract) were down homeowner rather than being fi- and moving to somewhere .6%. 2013 was, as MLSLI noted, nanced through a “lease” with warmer and less challenging. For the strongest year in real estate the solar company, buyers were the young the memory of winter sales since 2006, thus 2014 willing to pay approximately will soon be fading and the won- stands as the second most active $15,000 dollars more for a ders of Long Island’s natural gifts year. home. While there are many will beckon. The drag on sales in 2014 may caveats and conditional details, well be attributed to the equally Fannie Mae has agreed that an Looking back and forward. In challenging winter months last appraiser may add value to the January I reviewed last year’s year when the market only home if the criteria, such as sales compared to 2013 in our heated up in Suffolk in early ownership and proof of energy own zip code 11780. It is inter- summer and then continued to savings, are met. Of course, the esting, and often prescient, to be active straight through the cost of purchasing and installing broaden the horizon a little by holidays. There are signs of eco- the panels has to be weighed looking at island-wide activity nomic recovery which should against the gain. for 2014. We have found over lead to an improving real estate the past 20 years that there is not market. The stringent financial Editor’s note: a “trickle down” effect, but per- requirements of loan institutions alexandra rich is a associate real Estate broker, certified buyer representative haps a “ripple effect” at play, that have been crippling to many and relocation specialist with daniel starting in Manhattan and slowly first time buyers, are finally eas- gale sotheby’s International realty, 499 expanding through Queens, ing. There seems to be positive lake avenue, st. James, 631.584.6600. Nassau and into Suffolk. Few pressure on wages, especially for Ms. rich is a st. James native, and has been a realtor for 20 years. If you have markets are as volatile and dra- hourly workers, to move up, and any questions or suggestions for future ar- matic as the City, but then few there is a modest, yet persistent, ticles please call or email alex at alexan- have the scope, versatility and increase in hiring. The year [email protected].. myriad sources of funding as a ahead could signal a return in
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Joan Royals has been a Real Estate Professional since 1985. She has worked all along the North Shore of Long Island from Port Washington to Shoreham selling all types of real estate from Mansions to Co-ops.
Joan decided to become a Realtor after marrying her husband Ed who was in the Navy. They moved around often during his service and she became interested in selling Real Estate as a career.
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Time for Some Financial Spring Cleaning by scott Posner, view your life and disability in- ings, they might have been per- cfP, crPc, a.a.M.s. surance to ensure they are still fectly suited for your needs. We’ve just about arrived at adequate to meet your family’s But now, many years later, spring, the time when many peo- needs. You also might want to your situation may be quite dif- ple spruce up their homes, yards consult with a financial profes- ferent. Perhaps you’ve said and other parts of their surround- sional for ways of dealing with goodbye to grown children ings. This year, why not extend the potentially devastating who have struck out on their that practice a little further and costs of an extended nursing own, so you might want to give your financial and invest- home stay or another type of make new uses for old rooms. ment environment a good spring long-term care. And maybe your old “stuff” cleaning? just isn’t as comfortable as it was before, or the layout of Here are a few suggestions for your furniture isn’t as efficient. doing just that: Whatever the case, it may well be time to update your envi- ronment. And the same thing can happen with your financial “house.” To reflect changes in your family situation, employ- ment, economic circum- stances, retirement goals and other factors, you will need to periodically review your finan- cial strategy and your invest- ment portfolio, and make • Reduce duplication. adjustments as needed. If you’ve ever worked to “de- clutter” your home, you may • Plant some “seeds.” Tidying up your living space have discovered a lot of extra- Spring is a good time for re- may help improve your overall neous items. Did you really seeding parts of your lawn that outlook on life. The same might need three blenders? Did you may be bare. Once you’ve be said of a financial spring have more remote control de- planted the seeds, of course, cleaning – and you won’t even vices than you did televisions? you’ll need to water and fertil- need a mop. As you look through your in- ize them to encourage growth. vestment portfolio, you might As you look over your financial Editor’s note: also find some duplication, landscape, you may also find Money Matters is a monthly feature perhaps in the form of multiple areas that are somewhat bar- written by scott Posner, cfP, crPc, stocks of companies in the ren. For example, you might be a.a.M.s., an investment representative same industry. You might want adequately funding your own with Edward Jones Investments. this 130-year-old firm has over 10,000 offices to consider whether you’d be retirement goals through your around the world with one better off by reducing this con- employer-sponsored retirement here in town at centration and using the pro- plan and other investments, 542 north ceeds to broaden your but are you putting away country road investment mix to create new enough money for your chil- in the old st. James school potential for growth, income or dren’s college education? If house. Mr. Posner a combination of both. not, you might need to “plant has serviced both some seeds” for potential personal and insti- • Repair your “roof.” growth by investing in a col- tutional investors for over 27 years. As part of your exterior spring- lege savings account, such as a for more cleaning efforts, you might ex- 529 plan. And you may need information, a amine your roof to determine if to continually “nourish” your schedule of free you need to repair or replace plan by contributing money investment classes any torn or missing shingles. each year. or to request topics for After all, a strong roof is essen- future columns, tial to protecting your home. • update your “furnishings.” call 862-2020. And your financial foundation When you bought and needs protection, too – so, re- arranged your home’s furnish-
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New Stamp Issues submitted by the st. James Post office water lilies Stamps Elegant water lilies grace four new stamps from the U.S. Postal Service. Each stamp depicts a close- up view of the flower of one of four classic garden water lilies. These Forever stamps will go on sale at the St. James Post Office on March 20, 2015.
martin ramìrez artist Five new commemo- rative stamps honor Martìn Ramìrez (1895– 1963), who, while vir- tually unknown in his lifetime, is recognized today as one of the great artists of the 20th century. Each stamp features details from more than 30 years, Ramìrez transcended his own one of five of Ramìrez’s situation to create a remarkably visualized world more than 450 draw- free from the constraints of borders or time itself. The ings and collages. Al- back of the stamp pane includes verso text. These though confined to stamps will go on sale at the St. James Post Office on psychiatric hospitals for March 26, 2015.
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thing or two about American his- tory along the way. Filming is scheduled to start next month. AMERICAN PICK- ERS is looking for “stuff” and would love to explore what you may have. They are on the hunt for interesting characters with in- teresting and unique items. Some of what they look for: vintage bi- cycles, toys, unusual radios, movie memorabilia, advertising, military items, folk art, vintage musical equipment, vintage au- tomotive items, early firefighting equipment, vintage clothing, to Film in St. James pre-50’s western gear. AMERICAN PICKERS is pro- St. James is excited to wel- show follows two of the most duced by Cineflix Productions come Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz skilled pickers in the business, for HISTORY. New episodes air and Antique Archeology to the Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, as Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on HIS- area. The team will film episodes they embark on an epic road trip TORY. of their hit series AMERICAN across the U.S. in search of If you have a large collection PICKERS (on the History Chan- America’s most valuable antiques or want to refer someone to Mike nel) throughout New York. Film- from motorcycles, classic cars and Frank, email: your name, ing will begin next month. and bicycles to one-of-a-kind number, address and description AMERICAN PICKERS is a doc- vintage memorabilia. Mike and of the collection and photos to: umentary series that explores the Frank are on a mission to recycle [email protected], fascinating world of antique America, restore forgotten relics or call 1-855-old-rust (653- ‘picking’ on HISTORY. This hit to their former glory, and learn a 7878).
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Ask Ron Villano dear ron, I am a single guy in my late 20’s “ Once you get struggling to meet women. I have the hardest time going out and meeting the talk going, let new people – I usually date friends of the conversations friends. When I’m out, I see attractive women but I just can’t get up the and the moments nerve to go over and talk to them. flow...” I need to step up my game! help! – struggling Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH is Dear Struggling, the leading expert in It’s time to step up your game by tions and the moments flow. Step up working through trying something simple and new. your game by changing the playbook. change. As a father who The next time you go out, make a Go from the dating plan to the talk- lost his 17-year old son deal with yourself to talk to at least ing plan… and see what happens in an auto accident, he three different women. Talk, not next. always speaks from the attempt to date, or interview, or get a heart. As a licensed phone number… just talk. The Editor’s note: mental health coun- weather, the place you’re are at, the ron villano, M.s., lMhc, asac, cch, selor, he guides others is the founder and director of family & sports game on TV – ANYthing that is on how to work Personal counseling, located at not “date” related. Not only will you through difficult times. 872 Middle country road in st. James. get more practice and confidence he is an author of the book The Zing, As a national speaker with conversations, but it eliminates has appeared on national tv, along with daily and author of The Zing, the “urgent” need to find a woman, appearances on the verizon fios1 network. Ron has appeared on TV With offices in st. James, bohemia, East Islip which in turn will help you feel more and radio throughout and howard beach and a staff of 13 therapists relaxed inside. Sure, there is the pos- from all backgrounds – family & Personal the world. He will help sibility that someone may not be in- counseling addresses individual and family you to Embrace the terested in chatting with you, but – concerns of all ages. for additional Power of Change in information call 758-8290 or visit so what? The goal wasn’t a date... the your personal and pro- www.familyandPersonalcounseling.com goal was just simple talk. Once you fessional life. and www.ronvillano.com to listen to his get the talk going, let the conversa featured interviews. Scotty’s Masonry Mark YOur CalEndar! CALL US TODAY! 19th ANNUAL 631-265-4398 • 631-872-1076 Residential & Commercial • Licensed & Insured • Est. 1986 • St. James, Ny Spring Traditional and Gas Fireplaces Egg Hunt Our Specialty Saturday • Refacing Existing FIreplaces • • Stone Veneer • Brick Veneer • April 4 • Cultured Stone • • Outdoor Kitchens • Patios • Pizza Ovens • Walkways • • Retaining Walls • Stoops •
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OUR TOWN • MARCH 2015 – 88 – HEALTH NOTES
Because Accidents Happen by dr. linda M.bocchichio pear for 12 to 36 hours after the coils and jerks forward, back If you have been involved in a accident. again, and finally stops at its nor- car accident, no matter how se- Accidents that occur at speeds mal position. Whiplash can also vere it was, you know the fear greater than 10mph involve occur when you are hit from the that immediately follows. You more rapid body movement and front or the side, in which case often feel completely out of con- possible impact with objects in- the head jerks forward (or to the trol of the situation. But being side the car, such as the steering side). In all of these instances, aware of what can possibly hap- wheel, windshield or dashboard. the injury is incurred when the pen and knowing what to do at Common injuries in these situa- neck is forced to exceed its nor- the scene of the accident can al- tions include shoulder, head or mal range of motion and mus- leviate some of the fear and pro- knee hematomas (bruises), neck cles, tendons, ligament and vide you with a sense of control sprain, wrist fractures, concus- joints stretch beyond their limits, that will allow a clear head and sion, and contusions. People sometimes to the point of tear- could save time, money and pos- with these injuries usually know ing. sible medical expenses. where and how badly they are Symptoms of whiplash can in- In an accident in which you hurt right away, but in some in- clude restricted range of motion, are moving at speeds below stances, shock masks the symp- neck tenderness, muscle stiff- 10mph, injuries are likely to be toms. ness, trouble swallowing, loss of the result of unexpected, rapid Perhaps the most common and voice, jaw problems, nausea, movement of the body at the most infamous automobile injury vomiting, headache, dizziness, moment of impact. These injuries is whiplash – a cervical accelera- short-term memory loss, insom- can include muscle strain and tion/ deceleration injury in nia, visual disturbances like bruises from the seat belt. Symp- which the head is whipped back- blurred vision or flashing lights, toms from these injuries, like ward from an unexpected force and of course, pain. pain and stiffness, might not ap- from behind, the head then re- continued on page 98
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Rest, Restore, Rejuvenate! The Healing Affects of Sound Therapy For thousands of years till pres- p.m. on Sound Healing Therapy. 127-20B Smithtown Blvd. in ent day, cultures across the world Donna will explain and demon- Nesconset. Call Donna at 848- have used sound to celebrate all strate how the frequencies of 8856 for additional information. passages of life. Dating back to sound with the use of tuning Donna L. Nesteruk, is a li- the Egyptians, sound has also forks and other sound instru- censed acupuncturist and NC- been used for healing. Join St. ments create powerful healing CAOM board certified. She is a James resident Donna L. affects. certified instructor and practi- Nesteruk, L. Ac., for a FREE lec- The lecture will take place at tioner of the Acutonics tuning ture on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 Family Tree Yoga and Wellness, fork healing system. Smithtown Senior Citizen Department Offers Medical Alert Services The Smithtown Senior Citizen De- emergency response system, is to en- partment is pleased to announce that sure the well being of our seniors and it offers medical alert monitoring serv- enable them to remain safely in their ices to eligible senior residents living homes. Perhaps just as important is to in Smithtown Township. provide seniors with the peace of The voice care medical alert sys- mind knowing that if they ever need tem, monitored by Tunstall, provides a help they will get it.” life-saving link for independent living. voice care is an income and age el- According to Program Director Laura igible program which requires a brief Greif, “Our goal with this personal continued on page 98
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Smithtown Supervisor Patrick R. Vecchio is pictured presenting a special proclamation in celebration of the 350th anniversary of the founding of Smithtown to Marie Sturm, as Smithtown Bradley Har- Ryan and Stacy O’Donnell ris looks on. Martin / O’Donnell Marie Sturm,103 Years Young, Wed is Honored Stacy Nicole Martin and Ryan Dou- In honor of the 350th an- James, the second of four chil- glas O’Donnell exchanged marriage niversary of the founding of dren to Theodore and Irene vows on November 8, 2014 at the the Town of Smithtown, Smith- Overton Haussler. Midwife riverfront home of Stacy’s parents, town Supervisor Patrick R.Vec- Mrs. Henry Keuthen, Sr. was Shirley and COL (RET) Edwin Martin, chio visited Marie Sturm at in attendance at her birth and in Huntsville Alabama, where a recep- her home in St. James to pres- was paid $10. tion followed. ent her with a special procla- Marie, who graduated from Stacy is a Project Engineer for Clark mation recognizing her as the Smithtown Branch High Construction Group in Bethesda, oldest native born citizen of School in a class of 20, was Maryland. Ryan is an Asst. Project the town who, at 103 years and is the oldest Girl Scout in Manager for McCullough Construc- young is still a vibrant and Suffolk County. Marie tion in Washington D.C. and is the vital part of our community. worked as a secretary for son of Barbara and Stephen O’Don- Marie, along with her late Glamore Ford and the Smith- nell of St. James. husband Richard, has con- town Star. She married Both bride and groom graduated tributed to the rich history of Richard Sturm (deceased from Virginia Polytechnic University, our town through her involve- 2002), a native of Smithtown in Blacksburg Virginia, where they ment with many civic and Branch, in October 1933. At met. They currently reside in McLean, community organizations and 19 years of age he built their Virginia. let’s go hokies! she still continues to lend her house in St. James in which voice to many of these organi- Marie lives to this day. zations and for that the Town Marie, you are an inspira- Board of the Town of Smith- tion to us all. town expresses their deep ap- preciation to Marie Sturm for helping to enrich the great his- tory of our town. Marie Sturm (nee Haussler) celebrated her 103rd birthday on September 13, 2014. She was born in Skunk Hollow, now Overton’s Pass in St.
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The St. James Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 19th AnnuAl Spring Egg Hunt for Children 1-10 Years Old Saturday, April 4, 2015 (Rain or Shine) 1:00 p.m. Sharp On the Parking Field at Deepwells Rte. 25A & Moriches Rd. Plenty of Parking in Field Pictures With the Easter Bunny Prizes Galore
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2015 memBerS OF the St. JameS ChamBer OF COmmerCe Please Support these Chamber of Commerce member Businesses All Shores Mortgage grape Culture Wine & Spirits Physical Therapy & Beyond Alpine Pastry Shop graphics du jour/Our Town Purity Spa American Real estate gyrodyne Company of America RdA Landscape Architecture Artpix Studio harbor Collision Reliance Real estate & Mortgage Autonomousdesign, Ltd. hart & Co. Salon Re/Max Beyond Barattini Productions henrietta homes & Properties Renewal By Anderson of Long Island dJ entertainment Inside-Out kitchens, Baths & More R.J.k. gardens Joseph A. Bollhofer, esq. JBL home Improvements Rocco’s Pizza & Pasta Branch funeral homes JeI Learning Center at Stony Brook Ronald Villano designs, Inc. - The Bristal Assisted Living kiddie Academy of Nesconset Architect at Lake grove king O’Rourke Auto group Saf-T-Swim - Smithtown Bullseye Beverage The knox School Scientific Pest Management C.A.P.e.S. - Child Advocacy & Par- Lesco Construction Seiskaya Ballet ent empowerment Services The Little gym of Smithtown dr. Raymond Semente - Capital graphics of L.I. Long Island hearing Chiropractor Capital One Bank Long Island Tax Savers Shaggy dog Couture Capo design Build Maginniss Inc. / Re/Max Beyond Shaolin Self defense Center Charles M. Palma, CLu, ChfC, Marsh and gaffner, P.C. - Law Sivana Salon MSfS, LuTf, CLTC Max exposure Social Media Smithtown Children’s foundation Chevrolet of Smithtown Mazelis Landscape Spage’s Pharmacy Chiropractic healthcare of St. James Contracting Corp. Spuntino Brick Oven Pizza Chorus Line dance Studio Medical Probiotics Restaurant/Bar Costco Wholesale Mercedes Benz of Smithtown St. Catherine of Siena The Crafter’s Table Metro Realty Services / Medical Center Creative Windows Jeremy hackett St. James dental / damianos Realty group Mills Pond Nursing and Rehabilita- drs. donahue, Segnini dance ‘n’ Things tion Center St. James fire department daniel gale - Sotheby’s International Mister Softee/david keller St. James florist & gift Shop daniel R. Bracciodieta & Associates Moes Southwest grill of Smithtown St. James funeral home deBarbieri Associates Morecraft Construction Co. St. James Jewelry Shoppe del fuego - Tex Mex kitchen MS Cureiosity’s Closet St. James Lumber and Tequila Murraymade Photography St. James Pasta & Pork doda’s gold Shield Catering Natalie Weinstein design Associates St. James Pizza donald e. goldstein Associates - Rowena & dave Nedvin / St. James Post Office financial Services Signature Premier Properties St. James Rehabilitation dowling Brothers Autobody Nissequogue fire department & healthcare dowling knipfing & klein Agency Nissequogue golf Club Strike force Maintenance Corp. eddie’s Power equipment North Shore Orthodontics Suffolk federal Credit union edward Jones Investments / Ogden’s design and Planting Sunshack Tanning Salon Scott Posner Maria Orlandi / douglas elliman Td Bank elite fabrication Real estate Teachers federal Credit union energy Interactive fitness P. deBlasio Builders Times Beacon Record Newspapers enspire design group Total family dentistry of St. James essenfeld & Co. / CPA The Trattoria express family Wellness up In Smoke BBQ faith Auto Works V.f.W. Post 395 family & Personal Counseling Vazac Contracting Corp. flowerfield Celebrations Victorian fence g. Smith electrical Services Villa Sorrento Restaurant & Caterers george’s Innovative Inflatables Windmill Oil Tank Service Lawrence glazer / Your Companion & New York Life Insurance homemaker Services
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My Fairfield by John Taratunio, Fairfield Condos I live in a place But most of all where you can come face to face I enjoy the friends I’ve made with a rabbit, a squirrel or a deer the kind of people you can depend on where rarely is heard Should you ever need aid a disparaging word and the people are really sincere and with all the trips, the meetings and the parties 30 years ago I made fairfield my home run by volunteers Ever since then, I’ve had more time to roam who are a bunch of hearties I never worry about shoveling snow I don’t ever think about cutting grass any “mo” It’s easy for my lips to become unsealed when it comes to my praising Our faIrfIElD!
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Kenneth J. Moran Rita G. Dunton Kenneth J. Moran, Rita G. Dunton, of St. James, L.I. (formerly of Farmingdale), of Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away on February 10, 2015 at the age of 85. She was passed away, on Fri- a dedicated math teacher for Three Village School District, day, January 23, president of the Junior League of Farmingdale and the 2015 at the age of Women’s Club of New York State. Loving wife of Harlow. 53. Born and raised Cherished mother of Kenneth (Susan), Keith (Kathy), Allison in St. James, New Dunton, Ted (Linda) and John (Cathy). Devoted grandma of York, he was a resi- 12. Dear sister of Benjamin Gaylo, Mary Marquart, Joan Se- dent of Port St. bastiano and the late Joseph Gaylo, and the late Martin Lucie Gaylo. K.J. was a team Mrs. Dunton reposed at the St. James Funeral Home. A Fu- member of the kenneth J. Moran neral Mass was held on February 17, 2015 at Sts. Philip & County Cork Senior James Church, St. James. Interment followed at St. James Football team from 1977 through 1986 and Episcopal Cemetery, St. James. In lieu of flowers, donations served as team captain in 1983. He was se- to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington Street - Suite 200, lected in 1979 for New York GAA under 18 Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 (718) 237-3800 is appreciated. all-star team in which he competed in Ire- Mrs. Dunton’s funeral arrangements were professionally land. He graduated from New Paltz Univer- supervised, while the Dunton family was lovingly cared for sity in 1987 where he studied English and during their bereavement, by Kenneth, Kerry and Ken Jr. – the discovered his of love of fencing. K.J. Maher family of the St. James Funeral Home in St. James. founded the Treasure Coast Fencing Acad- emy in 2008 and served as director and coach. He was a marketing salesman for Eric Roger Whitehead LRP Publications. Kenneth was also a Eric Roger Whitehead, of Smithtown, L.I., passed away on writer, director, actor and set builder at January 30, 2015 at the age of 70. He was an employee of local community theaters. Nassau Suffolk Lumber in Smithtown. Loving husband of Survivors include his beloved wife of 27 Susan. Cherished father of Colleen, Eric and Melissa. Adored years, Robin Moran of Port St. Lucie; his grandfather of Emily, Sara, Erich Cole, Eric Joseph, Samantha, daughter, Megan Bennett and her husband Ian and Paige. Xander of Los Angeles, CA; his brothers, Mr. Whitehead reposed at the St. James Funeral Home. A Michael (Lorraine) of St. James, NY; Dennis Funeral Mass was held at Sts. Philip & James Church, St. (Lori) of Mount Sinai, NY; his sisters, Cather- James. Committal was private. In lieu of flowers, donations to ine (Frank) Giambalvo of Dunedin, FL, United Cerebral Palsy is appreciated. Therese (Mauro) Lanzisera, of Hayfork, CA Mr. Whitehead’s funeral arrangements were professionally and Mary (Ron) Luba of St. James. His supervised by the Maher family of the St. James Funeral brothers, John, James and his sister, Patricia Home in St. James. Brennan, preceded him in death.
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Sprinkler System must include the language of the can become chronic if not taken new law. care of properly. Timely attention continued from page 76 to your traumatized body will in- Another result that the legisla- © Copyright 2015 Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. sure that you heal properly. ture and Governor likely did not consider is the fact that coopera- Editor’s note: Editor’s note: Joseph a. bollhofer, Esq., is an attorney dr. linda M. bocchichio is a chiropractor tive leases are not exempt from who practices law in the areas of real es- practicing at 105 lake avenue so. in this law. A cooperative lease is tate, elder law and Medicaid, estate and nesconset. she was the founder of the signed by the owner of shares of business planning and administration. he st. James Walking club and was a former a cooperative when the owner is a member of the national academy of president of the st. James chamber of purchases, and gives the owner Elder law attorneys, and of the real commerce. for further information, Property, Elder law and surrogate’s court call 979-9854. the exclusive right to occupy the committees of the suffolk county bar as- cooperative apartment. The typi- sociation and of the real Property law cal by-laws of a cooperative re- and Elder law sections of the new york quire that all leases are identical state bar association. he has been serv- Medical Alert in their provisions. Therefore, if ing area residents since 1985 and is ad- mitted to practice law in new york and Services all new cooperative leases must new Jersey. his office is located at 291 contain the required language, it lake ave., st. James, ny. (584-0100). for continued form page 89 is expected that all existing reprints of this article and others concern- in-home assessment. The service leases also must be rewritten to ing real Estate law,Medicaid, Elder law is available for a low monthly and estate planning, send a request to monitoring fee of $18. There are include that language, and re- [email protected] or visit www.boll- signed by all parties. hoferlaw.com. no initiation fees, contracts or These are only first impres- cancellation penalties. Funding sions regarding this new law. It for this program is provided by appears to have been poorly Accidents Happen HUD through the Town of Smith- written, and not thought through. continued from page 88 town Community Development In any case, whether a relation- There are very important rea- Department. ship between a residential land- sons to seek chiropractic care For more information about lord and tenant is memorialized immediately after an accident. voice care please call 631-360- by a “lease” or a “rental agree- First and foremost, you have to 7616 or visit our website at ment” or a document by any make sure you are not seriously www.smithtownny.gov.com. other name, it seems clear that it injured. Also some minor injuries
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ongoing opportunities, community services F.y.i.F.y.i. and general information A.A. MeeTiNgS AMeRiCAN LegiON HALL call the temple office at 724-5807 Alcoholics Anonymous holds FOR ReNT for directions. more than 400 open meetings each Tables, chairs, kitchen, bar, week in Suffolk county. The only heat/Ac; Reasonable Rates. Sher- MOMS Club requirement for membership is a wood Brothers Post 95, Lake Av- The MoMS club of Smithtown desire to stop drinking. All are wel- enue, St. James. call Wednesday holds its General Membership come. or Friday in the morning and ask for meeting on the first Thursday of the A.A. meets every Monday and Tom Swensen. 584-9633 or 584- month at 10 a.m. We are a chapter Wednesday, at the St. James 7746. of MoMS club International and Methodist church, off Route 25A are a support group for the stay-at- and Moriches Road, in St. James. CRiSiS HOTLiNe home mom and the mom who on Mondays a Big Book meeting is ReSPoNSe of Suffolk county, works part time. We have play- held at 6:30 p.m. and a 12-Step Inc. provides a suicide prevention/ groups, park dates, field trips, and meeting is held at 7:30 p.m. on crisis intervention hotline, every Mom’s Night out. our chapter Wednesdays a Beginners meeting day, 24-hours-a-day. serves the Smithtown Township. and a Topic meeting is held at 7:30 call anytime if you are feeling New members and their children p.m. sad or desperate, if you are con- are ALWAYS welcome. For more in- Meetings are held each Thursday cerned about someone who is, or if formation please contact Debbie at at 7 p.m. at Temple Isaiah, 1401 you just want to talk with someone 631-467-3723. www.momsclub.org Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook.; who understands and cares. Talk- each Friday at 9 p.m. at the united ing helps. SeNiORS wHO CAN’T geT TO Methodist church, 792 Hawkins Av- call: 751-7500 anytime THe LiBRARy... enue in Lake Ronkonkoma; 3rd A Van-tastic SOLuTiON Wednesday of each month at 7:30 CRiSiS ONLiNe HOTLiNe Through a cooperative effort be- p.m. Grace Baptist church, Hallock Response of Suffolk county, a tween The Smithtown Library and Rd., Lake Grove, and each Tues- 24-hour crisis intervention hotline, the Town of Smithtown’s Senior cit- day and Thursday at 10 a.m. at Islip now has a new oNLINe crisis izens Department, transportation is Town Beach Pavilion, Rosevale counseling service, called provided for library visits on regu- Ave. All meetings are free. Hear2Help. Hear2Help counselors larly scheduled dates or on demand If you have further questions or when possible. can be reached online Monday would like a list of other open meet- on days of planned visits, a van ings as well as closed meetings, through Friday afternoons from 3-9 from the Smithtown Senior citizens call 669-1124, 24 hours, 7 days. p.m. Log on at responsehotline.org center will take you to any Smith- town Library Building. If you need to AMVeT POST #55 2 FLAg DROP OFF BOxeS go to the library when a visit is not MeeTS iN ST. JAMeS iN ST. JAMeS planned, call the Senior citizen AMVeT Post #55 meets the sec- Through the generosity of the St. center’s Transportation Department ond Saturday of each month at the James Postmaster, reconditioned to inquire about scheduling an indi- St. James VFW, which is located mail-drop boxes have been painted vidual visit. To arrange to be picked next to King Kullen on Lake Av- and placed at two separate loca- up for a planned visit or to request enue. The meetings begin at 9:30 tions in St. James. one can be an individual visit, call the Senior a.m. AMVeT membership is open found on the side of the American citizen center’s Transportation De- to all men and women who have Legion, Sherwood Bros. Hall at 95 partment at 265-8811. one week’s served honorably in the u.S. Armed Lake Avenue, St. James, and an- notice must be given for a pick up. Forces, Reserves or National other at the side of VFW Post 395, There is a $1 charge each way for Guard including those men and at the south end of the King Kullen transportation ($2 round trip). women who are currently serving parking lot for the desposal Flags our country. each AMVeT post con- which are no longer suitable for VFw POST #395 ducts its own local programs and use. The flags will be properly dis- John W. cooke Veterans of For- participates in AMVeT-related state posed of with an appropriate cere- eign Wars Post 395 meets at 8 p.m. and national organization activities. mony. on the first Tuesday of each month For additional information about at their Post next to King Kullen on AMVeT Post #55 in St. James, JewiSH wORSHiP SeRViCeS Lake Avenue in St. James. VFW contact Don cantwell at 265-0180, Temple Beth chai, 870 Townline membership is open to all veterans and attend the meetings on the Road, Hauppauge, a conservative/ who have served honorably in for- second Saturday of each month. egalitarian Synagogue welcomes eign conflicts in u.S. Armed forces. the community for Sabbath services For further information, call 862- on Friday evenings at 8 p.m. and 7965. Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m.
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The following is a list of advertisers who can be found in this issue of Our Town • St. James ACCOUNTANT BEAUTY ENTErTAINMENT/ Family & Personal Therése B. Sassone, Jamberry EvENTS Counseling, Hypnosis CPA Designer Nail Wraps Seiskaya Ballet’s 2015 and Weight Loss 686-5833 Laurie Robedee BeSFI Benefit 872 Middle Country Rd. 339-3065 “Dance of the Hours” 758-8290 ArCHITECTS May 15, 7pm; Enspire Design group Pat’s Place Hair Salon May 16, 2pm greco Physical Therapy Michael Morbillo 230 Lake Avenue Staller Center, 584-0192 1st Tee Fitness & 301 Seventh Avenue 862-7023, 584-9644 Performance 471-9500 St. James Chamber of 430-7 North Country Rd. Scruples ‘Head to Toe’ 686-6600 452 Lake Avenue Commerce 19th Annual ArTS & CrAFTS 584-8030 Spring Egg Hunt Light Awakenings The Crafter’s Table Saturday, April 4, 1 p.m. Meditation and Beyond 529 Lake Avenue Younique Products in the Parking Lot of 724-9733 584-3891 Laurie Robedee deepwells farm County 339-3065 Park, Moriches Rd. and Anne Marie Lisa ATTOrNEY Route 25A. fRee for ages Certified Nutritional Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. CAMPS up to 10 years. Counselor 291 Lake Avenue knox Summer 525-1045 584-0100, fax: 584-2304 Adventures EXTErMINATINg at The Knox School Scientific Exterminating Medical Arts radiology John H. Mulvehill 541 Long Beach Road 599 Lake Avenue 23 Technology drive Attorney-at-Law 686-1640 265-5252, fax: 862-7272 east Setauket 862-8889 689-7300 CHIrOPrACTOrS FINANCIAL Law Office of Mercy’s Homemaker & Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio Edward Jones Daniel r. Wasp Companion Services 105 Lake Avenue South Investments 119 W. Main Street 584-2001 Nesconset Scott Posner, CFP Smithtown 979-9854 542 North Country Road 615-8897, fax: 615-8898 NexCycle Studio 862-2020 430 North Country Road Express Family Wellness 584-6080 AUDIOLOgY Dr. Gary DiBenedetto Synergy Long Island Hearing, Inc. 320 Lake Ave. - Walk -Ins Wealth Strategies Primary Medical Care 55 Southern Blvd., James Verdi, CFP of Suffolk County Nesconset - 972-5211, Dr. raymond A. Semente 52 North Country Road Richard Sabinsky, MD 1-800-698-5200 265 Lake Avenue Smithtown - 961-5461 55 Southern Blvd., 584-7722 Nesconset AUTOMOTIvE SCrAP FUNErAL HOMES Dr. gregory r. Thomaier 361-3363 Mid Island Salvage Branch Funeral Home 338 Lake Avenue 667-5048 - deer Park 190 e. Main Street Shaolin Self Defense 584-8100 Smithtown Centers AUTOMOTIvE/ True Sport Care, LLC 724-9500 430-08 North Country Rd. Repair / Parts/Gas 62 Lake Avenue South 617-5148 St. James Funeral Home Mid Island Auto Nesconset 829 Middle Country Road Wreckers 584-TRue (8783) HOME IMPrOvEMENT 586-6599 - deer Park 584-7200 Autonomousdesign COMPUTEr 22 Stonegate St. James gulf HEALTH / FITNESS Compu-Tech 724-7726 Rte. 25A & Moriches Rd. Child Advocacy & Data recovery 584-5798 Parent Empowerment Debus Painting & St. James Services Wallpapering 745-8285 BAkErY 542 North Country Road 862-7924 Alpine Pastry Shoppe 686-6021 DENTIST 59 Route 111, Smithtown House Perfect Harbor Hill Dental, LLC 265-5610 Complete Medical Home Improvements 556-20 North Country Rd. Family Care 584-7527 686-5042 George Lehner, M.D. BANk Inside-Out roslyn Savings Bank 735 Middle Country Road 656-9200 kitchens, Baths & More 556 North Country Road 367A Lake Avenue 862-4200 584-5312, 942-9636 Master Fix It 584-5993, Cell: 516-380-0727
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Morecraft r.J.k. gardens, Inc. Marianne koke voila! The Bistro Construction 862-7056 Daniel gale / Sotheby’s 244 Lake Avenue 584-7010 499 Lake Avenue 584-5686 Strike Force 584-6600, ext 206 Scotty’s Masonry Landscaping SCHOOLS / TUTOrINg / 265-4398, 872-1076 382-9300 Jill McDowell CONSULTINg Douglas Elliman St. James Lumber Bridge College LIqUOr & WINE real Estate Consultants 547 Lake Avenue grape Culture 996 Jericho Tpke., 584-5140 PO Box 685, St. James Wine & Spirits Smithtown 516-662-1612 Tailored Living 248 Lake Avenue 858-6985, 516-316-2000 862-4727 St. James Day Care Home Organization David & rowena Nedvin 498-5595 New York State Licensed MArkETINg Signature Premier 584-2224 vazac Contracting Ignition Marketing Properties 333 first Avenue - Suite 1 516-994-1350 7 W. Main St., Smithtown St. James United 584-7817 767-5221, 360-2800 Methodist Nursery MUSIC LESSONS Maria Orlandi 532 Moriches Road INSUrANCE Drum Lessons Douglas Elliman 584-9555 State Farm Insurance with John Miceli real Estate village Presbyterian Jim Winter 240-0690 or email: 996 Jericho Tpke., 320 Lake Avenue [email protected] Pre-School Smithtown 175 east Main Street 584-5929 697-0474, 858-6955 OPTOMETrY Smithtown - 724-9382 INTErIOr DESIgN Stony Brook reliance real Estate Creative Windows vision World 359 Lake Avenue SPOrTS 347 Lake Avenue 2194A Nesconset hwy. 862-9000, fax: 862-2881 St. James-Nesconset 366-0212 Stony Brook - 246-5468 Youth Football & Cheer re/Max Beyond 5-12 years Natalie Weinstein PETS 177 W. Main St., www.sjnyouthfootball.com Design Associates Grooming/Supplies Smithtown [email protected] 455 Lake Avenue St. James Dog grooming 862-1100 Uniquely Natalie / 430-2 North Country Rd. SWIMMINg POOLS Louise Tudisco quality Consignment 862-7288 Installation & Service 176 Second St. re/Max Beyond Sundance Swimming 177 W. Main St., 862-6198, fax: 862-7834 PLUMBINg & HEATINg Pools Smithtown Falzone & Son 862-1900 513-6814, 862-1100x25 JEWELrY Plumbing & Heating St. James 862-6612 TrAvEL Jewelry Shoppe rESTAUrANTS Executive Fliteways Catering / Seafood 483 Lake Avenue PrINTINg Private Jet Charters Claws of St. James 862-6775 Business & Social 800-533-3363 415 North Country Road graphics du jour, ltd. 862-4228 LANDSCAPINg 359 Lake Avenue vETErINArIAN Smithaven veterinary Design / Maintenance 862-9849 Patio Pizza Hospital Tree Removal / 262 Lake Avenue 810 Middle Country Road equipment rEAL ESTATE 862-7475 Competition Tree Daniel gale / Sotheby’s 265-1438 Service 499 Lake Avenue rocco’s Pizza & Pasta 584-5575 584-6600 429 North Country Road 862-1600, fax: 862-6152 Digiovanna Brothers DeBarbieri Associates Landscaping 406 North Country Road Spuntino Brick Oven • 666-8485 862-7447 Pizza • Restaurant • Bar 420 North Country Road Herman Brothers Henrietta Homes 686-6700 Landscape Corp. & Properties 360-2939 328 Lake Avenue St. James Pizza 862-6999 739 Middle Country Road Homestead 979-9600, fax: 979-9610 Landscaping Liz Jongebloed 588-5296 DeBarbieri Associates villa Sorrento 406 North Country Road 823 Middle Country Road ram Landscape 862-7447, 903-0836 265-9865 366-1490
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