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IN THIS ISSUE
MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Our Town NOCO ...... 4 S • T • J • A • M • E • S AROUND TOWN Annual Scandinavian Bazaar ...... 6 St. James Lutheran Church Craft Fair ...... 6 STAFF House Tour Was a Success ...... 8 Ruth Garthe ...... Editor Haunted Mansion at Deepwells ...... 10 Annual Fall Indoor Garage Sale ...... 10 Robin Clark ...... Associate Editor New Rector at S.J. Episcopal Church ...... 12 Debbi Spiegel . . . . . Feature Writer Celebrate St. James Fall Happenings ...... 14 Boy Scout Troop 301 News ...... 16 William Garthe ...... Advertising Veteran’s Day Parade Set for November 11 ...... 16 Sales St. Patrick’s Day Parade Nominations Now Being Accepted .. 16 2nd Little Free Library in St. James ...... 18 IN THE NEWS OUR TOWN Smithtown High School Art Contest ...... 20 – ST. JAMES – Smithtown Food Pantry Donations Still Needed ...... 24 is a monthly publication produced What a Ride! Posners Take Part in Empire State Ride ...... 26-27 exclusively for the people of Three Village Garden Club Celebrates 90th Anniversary .... 28-29 St. James, Nissequogue and HISTORICALLY SPEAKING ...... 30-34 Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Artist Showcase at Mills Pond Gallery ...... 36 Call 631-862-9849 for Upcoming at Smithtown Performing Arts Center ...... 37 Advertising & Copy Deadline On Stage at Staller Center ...... 38
The Jazz Loft Happenings ...... 40-41 OUR TOWN is mailed directly to Long Island Museum Calendar ...... 42 every residence & business in the Smithtown Historical Society Happenings ...... 44-45 11780 zip code area Swing Dance Long Island Schedule ...... 45 (6559 total copies mailed) The Art League of Long Island Happenings...... 46-48 St. James Post Office Permit #10 Jazz in the Gallery - The Art League Meets the Jazz Loft ...... 50 St. James, NY 11780 Programs Offered at the Library ...... 52-63 Published by DESIGN IDEAS ...... 66 Graphics du jour, Ltd. FINANCIAL FOCUS 359 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 Be Creative When Withdrawing From Retirement Accounts 68-69 631-862-9849 / Fax: 631-862-9839 NATURE PAGES For Kids (and Adults) ...... 70 email: [email protected] NATURALLY SPEAKING ...... 71 website: www.ourtownstjames.com HEALTH NOTES Not responsible for typographical errors. Rock Concerts Put Teens and Others’ Hearing At Risk ...... 72 We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or Ask Ron Villano ...... 74 refuse to print editorial or advertising material Hip Problems ...... 75 deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image Powers & Possibilities of Essential Oils ...... 78-79 or unsuitable for its readers. Copyright © 2019 IN THE SCHOOLS ...... 79 Graphics du jour, Ltd. OBITUARIES ...... 80 All Rights Reserved MEMBERS OF THE ST. JAMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ...... 83 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ...... 84 POET’S CORNER ...... 85 DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS ...... 86-87
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NoCo 429 North Country Road, St. James, NY 11780 631-250-0600
by Debbi Spiegel USA, Philip Schmitt Farms, BB & p.m. and Sunday from 4-6 p.m. NoCo’s name pays homage to GG Farm. for $39.95. the North Country farms that Wine bottles Happy Hour runs Tuesday- were in St. James in the early adorn the decor Friday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. 1900’s. The area was where ce- and there are Thursday night features an ex- lebrities and the affluent came to three somme- tended Happy Hour until 8 p.m. vacation. Owner Joe DeNicola is liers on staff at Take a seat at the bar and enjoy serving up new-American cui- NoCo. The ex- 1/2 off the charcuterie plate and sine. Their mission is to be com- tensive list of local oysters; $2 off all specialty mitted to supporting our wines can be cocktails, wine by the glass and communities, local farms, fish- discussed and draft beers; $4 all bottled beer ermen and businesses within a perfectly paired and select drafts and $6 select 100-mile radius. They serve all with the menu. Even novice wines by the glass, well drinks natural, organic and sustainable wine drinkers will get an educa- and Prosecco by the glass. The products whenever available and tion while drinking some of the bar menu’s Farm to Burger and it is noted on the menu. best white and red wines by the Shellfish Grand Tasting will make The eclectic menu is a col- glass or the bottle. you more than happy. laboration with Joe, executive There are four seasons of cock- NoCo will be celebrating its chef Anthony D’Amico and tails created by mixologist Josh first anniversary in November. Cindy Halloran. Raw bar items Goldman. Classics like Glitz & Family is very important to them are available such as Fire Island Glamour, Pretty Woman, High and will be closed on Thanksgiv- Oysters caught in the Great Society and NoCo Crush stay on ing Day. They are currently tak- South Bay and Yellowfin Tuna the menu year round. He adds ing reservations for seatings on from Montauk. Crudo Grand five seasonal drinks. Debuting Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Tasting is a delicious option. The this autumn are the Harvest Mule NoCo has started to host pri- small plates menu and mains and St. James Spritzer. Beer vate parties. The restaurant can will make it difficult to decide on drinkers have many draft options accommodate 70 guests for what to order. NoCo has an ex- as well as bottles. christenings, showers, etc. Cus- tensive vegan, gluten free and NoCo’s Harvest Menu features tom menus along with the beau- vegetarian menu. All palates will seasonal flavors and can be tiful ambiance will make for an be delighted with their offerings. paired with wines. Watch each unforgettable celebration. NoCo proudly partners with of the four courses expertly pre- NoCo has been named by Crescent Farms Duck Farm, pared in the open kitchen. Newsday a 10 Best Restaurant Creekstone Farms Beef, Hudson The three course Early Dining for fine dining on Long Island. River Fruit, Satur Farms, Frank Prix Fixe menu is available We are fortunate to have Noco McBride & Sons, Koppert Cress Tuesday-Thursday from 5-6:30 in our town!
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Annual Scandinavian Bazaar Set for November 16 The Sons of Norway, wegian stew), yellow Loyal Lodge No. 252, will pea soup, Smorbrod hold their Annual Scandi- (open-faced sand- navian Bazaar on Saturday, No- with authentic Scandinavian wiches), homemade Norwegian vember 16 2019 from 10 a.m. to baked goods including Julekake, waffles with Lingonberries and 4 p.m. at their new larger loca- Sostekake, Krumkake, Kringla more! YUM! tion at St. James Lutheran Church and almond cake. There will be raffle drawings Parish Hall, 230 Second Avenue Also offered for sale are items for a Scandinavian food basket (on the corner of Woodlawn and from Scandinavian countries in- and many other items! Be sure to Second Avenues) in St. James. cluding nisse, t-shirts, jewelry, see the beautiful 24-foot Viking A variety of imported food coffee mugs, decals, and many ship on display. items will be for sale including: decorative items. For additional information call Norwegian cheeses, chocolates, Bring your friends and enjoy a 631-862-8017 and Like their Rodkal, Surkal, flat bread, Lin- delicious Scandinavian lunch in- Facebook page – Loyal Lodge gonberries to name a few along cluding Lapskaus (a hearty Nor- Sons of Norway. St. James Lutheran Church Craft Fair on November 9 The St. James Lutheran Church talented craftspeople will be for The Church is located on the will hold its annual Craft Fair on sale, including Christmas dec- corner of Woodlawn and Second Saturday, November 9, 2019 orations, wood items, dolls, toys, Avenues in St. James - two blocks from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with 50 silk flowers, fabric crafts, jewelry, east of Lake Avenue. For ad- quality craft vendors in atten- country and victorian items and ditional information or to be a dance. home-baked goods. There will vendor call Herb or Marie at Handcrafted articles made by also be a hand-made quilt raffle. 631-473-7976 or 631-584-5212. W A T E R M A R K G A L L E R I E S Photographic Fine Art for Distinctive Homes & Workplaces
Stop in to see our monthly exhibitions and in-stock inventory. UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS Oct. 26 to Nov. 27, 2019: “National Parks & Historic Places” Opening Reception, Sat., Oct. 26, 4pm-7pm Dec. 4 to Jan. 3, 2020: “Artist’s Choice” + Holiday Auction & Celebration Opening Reception, Wed., Dec. 4, 6pm-8:30pm
220 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 (SW corner of Lake Ave. & Woodlawn Ave.) Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm; Sat & Sun: 11am-4pm
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The Reviews Are In….. It Was a Success! by Arline Goldstein game room, an outdoor The weather forecast for kitchen, and a basketball Thursday, September 5, court. 2019 was low humidity, Next on the tour was a clear blue sunny skies – an casual farm-like property ideal day for viewing the on the outside. The surprise homes on “Cottages and is the sophisticated art and Castles of St.James,” the antique collection in the house and garden tour. interior. Also on the tour The day began at the was a most exceptional Gazebo on Lake Avenue, home from the exterior to where visitors registered, the interior that included picked up their map and an open concept kitchen, a brochure, and were ready music room with a hand to begin their self-guided painted dome ceiling and tour of four fabulous every man’s dream a man homes. The homeowners of cave. the properties on the tour A most distinctive home graciously offered to open on the tour was a cottage their doors so that we may on Harbor Hill Road. This peek into them, and come cottage has a history, as it away with creative ideas for is the oldest home in the our own homes and gardens. two homes. village (reprinted from Head-of- The homes were selected for Many of the nearly 200 visitors the Harbor, A Journey Through their unique architecture, interior started their day at a magnificent Time ). Job Smith, a great grand- design, landscape and backyard home that boasts some of the ar- son of Richard (Bull) Smith built design. The itinerary for the day chitectural details of the estates this home in 1776. An interesting was to see two homes in the of the 1900’s, i.e., the back stair- aside is that his son, Charles early part of the day, indulge in a case, butler’s pantry, bead board served in the Continental Army fabulous lunch at Flowerfield paneling, coffered ceiling and during the Revolutionary War. and then after the gourmet buf- herringbone backsplash. Not to After the Civil War, the then fet, continue touring the other be missed was the fabulous present homeowners lived and ran a general store in this home. McKim Daingerfield, (b.1915- d. 2011), who was the previous NSIDE UT owner of this home, is a descen- I -O dent of Mckim of Mckim, Mead KITCHENS, BATHS & MORE, LLC and White, Architects, the firm DESIGNED & INSTALLED that Stanford White (b. 1853- d.1906) was a partner. The cot- Enjoy a tage was recently renovated with modern amenities, while keeping Dinner for 2 the spirit of this historic home for the present owners and their on us, young family. This historic cot- while we are tage is a jewel in the community. creating your We thank our guests for at- tending Cottages and Castles of new kitchen. St. James and in turn, for sup- porting the efforts of “Celebrate St. James, preserving the past, re- specting the present and looking NKBA Certified Designer forward to the future. For ad- Licensed & Insured • Suffolk #54246-H ditional information about up- 367A Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 coming events call 631-862-6198. 631.584.5312 • 631.942.9636 mobile [email protected] OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2019 – 9 –
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Halloween Haunted Mansion at Deepwells Farm County Park Get ready, get set... to scream 10 P.M. Moriches Road in St. James. when the Deepwells Haunted CARVE THESE DATES The event, sponsored by the Mansion welcomes you to visit INTO YOUR BRAIN: Deepwells Farm Historical Soci- their “DEAD & BREAKFAST” Friday & Saturday Oct. 18 & 19 ety, with a little help from the St. where guests Check In but never Friday & Saturday Oct. 25 & 26 James Chamber of Commerce, is Check Out. Be sure to hear about the real sure to be a lot of fun. So get The mansion and property will ghosts of Deepwells, from the ready for a spook-talaur time. be transformed into a REALLY paranormal investigator on site. REALLY SCARY HAUNTED There will be photo-ops, t-shirts For additional information call HOUSE WITH 16 ROOMS OF and food vendors. Scott (Edward Jones) at 631-862- HORROR and a WOODED Proceeds go to the refurbish- 2020 or Denise (Artpix Studio) TRAIL OF TERROR. It is $20 per ing of the Deepwells property. at 631-862-2808 or visit person to ENTER IF YOU DARE! The house is located at the www.DeepwellsHauntedMan- Pre-Sale Advance On-Line intersection of Route 25A and sion.com Only tickets at $15 per person are available at (www.deepwell- shauntedmansion.com). Note: Annual Fall Indoor Rummage Sale This is a rain or shine event - NO The St. James United For sale will be gently used Refunds - NO Exchanges on pre- Methodist Church, located at clothing from infants to adults, sale tickets. 532 Moriches Road in St. James, plants, jewelry, linens, books and This is not for the faint of (north of 25A), will hold their a white elephant table. heart. Children under 12 not per- ANNUAL FALL INDOOR RUM- mitted without an adult. The MAGE SALE (rain or shine) on Call the church office at house will be open for 4 MORE Saturday, October 19, 2019, 631-584-5340 for additional HORRIFYING NIGHTS FROM 7- from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. information.
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New Rector to Begin at St. James Episcopal Church The Wardens and Vestry are in identifying persons best suited delighted to announce that the for consideration as rector: Reverend Ian C. Wetmore has thoughtful and engaging ser- accepted their call to be the next mons; an ability to relate well to Rector of St. James Episcopal people of all ages; a strength and Church, St. James. He will begin interest in pastoral care; and an on November 1, 2019, All Saints ability to lead the church toward Day, with a service of Morning growth and greater community Prayer at 8:30 a.m. outreach. The committee found Father Wetmore to have these Father Wetmore most recently qualities. He is described as served as Vicar of St. Michael’s “warm, full of the Spirit, person- Episcopal Church, O’Fallon, Illi- able, solid, faithful and loving.” nois. After his ordination in St. James Episcopal Church 1997, he served as rector in two was founded in 1853 and its parishes in New Brunswick, Ca- cemetery established in 1855. nada, before moving to St. Mi- The hamlet of St. James was chael’s in 2012. He and his wife named after the church, accord- Cathy have a grown daughter, ing to local lore. Sunday services Sarah, and a Wheaten Terrier include Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m. named Millie. and 9:30 a.m. with coffee hour following in the newly renovated The Church Search Commit- Mills Hall. Children are invited tee, with input from the parish, to attend Godly Play after Com- Father Ian C. Wetmore identified the following attributes munion at the 9:30 a.m. service.
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Celebrate St. James Unveils Their Fall Events submitted by Celebrate St. James through the international lan- Vampire Tea on November 3, a Celebrate St. James Past-Pre- guage of music. Fittingly, this gathering of women for fun, ca- sent-Future held its inaugural celebration will take place in our maraderie, social bonding, and gala, A Night to Remember, on soon-to-be ‘town square,’ Burke provocative discussion! Guests September 18, 2019 at Flower- Veterans Memorial Park. can dress up in their ghoulish field in St. James. The gala, Halloween costume or come as which honored five friends of St. they are and enjoy this event at James, marked the largest fund- The St. James Calderone Theater. raiser to date in the community’s On November 17, Come- efforts to support the revitaliza- dienne Fran Capo will tell the tion of downtown St. James. The tales of her latest greatest adven- honorees, chosen for their signif- tures and have the crowd in icant contribution to St. James, stitches for sure when she comes included Jennifer Paley Ambro, to the Calderone Theater for a re- publisher of The Smithtown turn engagement of her “Love, News, Joseph Buzzetta, founder Laughter, and Light” show. Fran of Competition Imports, John Capo, comedienne, actress, 21- Prufeta, CEO and Chairman of time author adventurer, spokes- Medical Excellence Inter- person, motivational speaker, national, Robert Prufeta, Senior thought leader, radio host, and Vice President of Solomon Page the Guinness Book of World’s Healthcare, and Smithtown Town Records Fastest Talking Woman, Supervisor, Edward R. Wehr- Back by popular demand, the is thrilled to be returning to heim. Funds raised at the gala Comedy, Coffee & Croissants St. James! will finance the expansion of Classic Film Festival Series will Penelope Proper returns on Burke Veterans Memorial Park, resume on October 25, 2019 December 7 for a Little Ladies including a new historic clock with a showing of ‘Arsenic and Princess Tea Party, a special treat tower kiosk. Old Lace.’ Following that event for little ladies ages 6-10 (a par- Celebrate St. James continues will be a showing of ‘Some Like ent must attend with child). to champion revitalization efforts it Hot’ on November 2, and on This will be an eventful fall by hosting engaging cultural December 8, ‘It’s a Wonderful with many programs for all to events that celebrate this town’s Life’ will bring us into the holi- enjoy. All in support of the Cele- rich history and the arts. day season. Films will be shown brate St. James mission, which is On Saturday, October 19, on the 2nd floor of Uniquely Na- to preserve and celebrate St. 2019 from 1-3 p.m., we will par- talie Quality Consignment, 176 James' rich history and inspire an ticipate in World Singing Day, Second Street St. at the “The St. appreciation and knowledge of joining communities from all James Calderone Theater.“ the arts in our community to over the world through the sim- The Mad Harlot Tea Society’s drive economic growth. Visit ple act of singing together, pro- Penelope Proper, also known as www.celebratestjames.org for a viding an opportunity to the Teatrix of Long Island, pres- full listing of events and event celebrate our global family ents Ladies of Midnight-Royal information.
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BOY SCOUT TROOP 301 HAS BEEN BUSY... On Sat- urday, September 14, 2019 Boy Scout Troop 301 helped clean up the beaches out in Montauk as part of their camp out over at Camp Hero. Many gar- bage bags were filled as the boys worked hard to keep the beach beautiful. If you have an interest in Scouting come down and see what Troop 301 is all about. They meet every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the St. James Lutheran Church. Hope to see you there! Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration Set for November 11 The Sgt. John W. Cooke Post All military personnel on leave Elementary School where the 395 extends an invitation to the or recently returned from over- appropriate ceremonies will take community to join them in their seas deployment are encouraged place. celebration of Veteran’s Day, to participate. Be sure to wear Please contact Parade Chair- Monday, November 11, 2019. It uniforms if you have them. man Sal Riccobono at 516-987- is the day set aside by a grateful The parade group will assem- 6201 or mail responses to: 93 nation to honor all veterans who ble at 9:15 a.m. at the intersec- Cambon Avenue, St. James, NY served in the Armed Forces. The tion of Lake and Woodlawn 11780, if you plan to participate parade and ceremony is our Avenues, St. James and step off at so he can include you in their chance to immortalize those 10 a.m. They will march along line of march, and for any other who made the ultimate sacrifice. Lake Avenue to the St. James questions. St. Patrick’s Day Parade Set for Saturday, March 14 Nominations for Grand Marshall, Princes and Princesses Now Being Accepted The St. James Chamber of personal history, resident of St. St. James NY 11780. Commerce will hold their 36th James and association with activ- If you are a part of a musical annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade ities in our town. group, band, dance troupe, busi- on Saturday, March 14, 2020 be- Nominations for Princes and ness (or know of someone who ginning at 1 p.m. The parade will Princesses should also be sub- is) and are interested in marching begin at Woodlawn and Lake mitted in letter form. The candi- in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Avenues and proceed north to dates for Princes and Princesses call the Chamber office at the L.I.R.R. Station. will be selected from Boys and 631-584-8510. Spectators will be delighted Girls between the ages of 5 and So join your friends and with the many marching bands, 12 years of age. Candidates need neighbors for this most festive representatives from many organ- not be of Irish descent. Please event. See you at the parade... izations as well as fire depart- submit a recent picture, age, ad- March 14th! ments from all over – all for your dress and general information as viewing pleasure. Join the fun. to school, activities and hobbies CORRECTION The St. Patrick’s Day Parade the candidate is involved in. Committee members are accept- All nominations should be ad- Please be advised that a portion ing nominations for Grand Mar- dressed to: St. Patrick’s Day of the Pumpkin Patch proceeds shall, Princes and Princesses. Parade Nominations and emailed from the St. Thomas of Canter- Nominations for Grand Mar- to: [email protected] or bury’s Annual Craft Fair will be shall should be in letter form de- mailed to: St. James Chamber of going to the food pantry. Sorry scribing the candidate: some Commerce, PO Box 286, for any confusion.
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2nd Little Free Library in St. James
A big thank you to Guy Caligiuri from Patio Pizza for hosting another Little Free Library in our com- munity. Guy was nice enough to share his front lawn at 244 Lake Avenue. The Little Free Library was founded in 2009. It’s a nonprofit organization that inspires the love of reading. The book exchanges are around the world. Check out the world map on LittleFreeLibrary.org, you will be surprised how many there are! How the library works is if you see something you would like to read, take it! When you are finished with the book you can pass it to a friend or return it to the library. Your books are always welcome, in fact I’m in need of baby books. If you have some that you NEW GARDEN CLUB MEMBER INSTALLED... The would like to donate, please feel free to place them Smithtown Garden Club is excited to announce the la- in either library and help yourself to something new test members who were installed at their September to read. meeting. Pictured from L-R are: Sandy, Anita, Susan and So come and visit the library at 16 Orchard Ave- Frances. The club meets the second Tuesday of the nue, St James or our newest Little Free Library on month at 10 a.m. at the Brush Barn in Smithtown. If you the lawn at Patio Pizza. have any interest in gardening, nature, or just want to – THE TOMACHESKI FAMILY meet new people please contact Linda or Sarah at my- [email protected].
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H e a d o f H a r b o r , N Y – P r i v a t e S e t t i n g N i s s e q u o g u e N Y – C u t o m B u i l t F a r m R a n c h Constructed in 2012. Luxury Ranch in cul-de-sac with Situated on a cul-de-sac in Long Island Sound beach professional landscaping and stonework. Open floor plan, fine community. Spacious principal rooms, wood burning millwork, radiant floors, free form in-ground saltwater pool fireplaces, 1st floor master bedroom. Private beach is a short with tanning ledge and cabana, heated driveway. SD #1. stroll from house. Tranquil setting. SD #1. MLS# 3163302. MLS# 3071428. $1,799,000. $729,000.
H e a d o f H a r b o r , N Y – L a n d m a r k B e a u t y S t . J a m e s , N Y – I m m a c u l a t e C o l o n i a l Grand Victorian Estate on 2.4 acres with attention to detail Picture perfect Center Hall Yablonski Colonial on flat throughout. Grand Entry foyer, spacious gathering rooms lancscaped acre. Spacious gathering rooms, gourmet with fine detail and built ins, 6 fireplaces with period mantels, kitchen, den with wood burning fireplace, finished lower lever 2 master bedrooms with baths and sleeping porches, gas and 2-car garage. SD #1. MLS# 3109285. $769,000. heat. SD #1. MLS# 3157245. $799,000.
S t . J a m e s , N Y – R e c e n t l y U p d a t e d S t . J a m e s , N Y – B a c k s T o G r e e n b e l t Large entry foyer leads to formal living room and dining room. Bright and airy, Large bedrooms upstairs, newly finished eat-in kitchen with cherry cabinets and granite, den with basement, wood floors throughout. Den with fireplace, new fireplace, finished basement, 2-car garage and gas heat. Yard roof, paver patio and hot water heater. Front to back living features in-ground pool and basketball court. SD #1. room, 2-car garage. Bird lovers delight. SD #1. MLS# 3135795. $649,999. MLS# 3143997. $639,000.
Let me give you a free market analysis M a r i a n n e J . K o k e , C B R of your home. In my 35 years of As s o c i a t e R e a l E s t a t e B r o k e r business I have, and continue to list G o l d C i r c l e o f E x c e l l e n c e and sell homes in all price points. S m i t h t o w n O f f i c e danielgale.com 8 1 R o u t e 1 1 1 , S m i t h t o w n , N Y 63 1 . 5 8 4 . 6 6 0 0 e x t . 1 6 0 9 , c . 6 3 1 . 3 3 5 . 7 1 1 1 Each o ce is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without m a r i a n n e k o k e @ d a n i e l g a l e . c o m regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. file:///home/deployer/iris-marketing-suite/production/releases/20191001212106/tmp/downloads/eaf2a0d… 1/1
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Smithtown High School Art Contest The Smithtown Cen- or for college. Voting tral School District begins on November will be hosting a Fall 1, 2019 and ends on Art Contest sponsored November 30, 2019. by Daniel Gale So- All are welcome to theby’s International vote in person, be- Realty. tween the hours of 9 Students in grades 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. each thru 12 are asked to day. Voting is limited submit their best or to one vote per per- most original artwork son. to the faculty of the Please stop by and Smithtown High enjoy the talent of our School Art Depart- young artists. After ment by October 28, viewing all the pieces 2019. Selections will remember to vote. be chosen by the Fine Your vote matters! Arts Department. (Last year’s winner The finalists’ artwork will be seppe’s Shopping Center. The art- won by only a few votes.) We are on display for the public to view work will be hung on the “Future all impressed with the talent in and to vote for their choice at the Auction House Collection” gal- Smithtown... let’s encourage our Daniel Gale Sotheby’s Inter- lery wall. young artists to continue their national Real Estate office lo- The winning student will re- creative work with a vote of ap- cated at, 81 Route 111, ceive a $500 cash prize to be preciation for their talent. Smithtown, in the Uncle Giu- used toward art supplies, books
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10/2/2019
YO U R W A Y F O R W A R D
H e a d o f H a r b o r , N Y – H a m p t o n - s t y l e C u s t o m H o m e N i s s e q u o g u e , N Y – P i c t u r e P e r f e c t F a r m R a n c h Nestled on 2.82 acres with seasonal water views of Stony Nestled on 2 acres adjacent to a nature preserve. Modern Brook Harbor. O ers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, formal living Farmhouse decor includes hardwood flooring, new gourmet room, and dining room, family room with fireplace, master en kitchen, great room with fireplace, backyard oasis, pool, suite with balcony open floor concept, Backyard oasis with firepit, magnificent pavilion. Turnkey home. SD #1. MLS# salt water pool. SD #1. MLS# 3139792. $1,475,000. 3122444. $2,149,000.
N i s s e q u o g u e , N Y – 4 - c a r G a r a g e N i s s e q u o g u e , N Y – C l a s s i c C o l o n i a l 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath home nestled on 3 acres with top quality Spacious eat-in kitchen, family room with fireplace, formal craftsmanship and materials.Includes hardwood floors, living and dining rooms, 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, full basement gourmet kitchen, great room with coi ured ceiling and with outside entrance. Set on quiet 2.04 acres with 3-stall custom bar, ideal for entertaining. SD #1. MLS# 3126183. barn. SD #1. MLS# 3143444. $797,000. $1,125,000.
S t . J a m e s , N Y – S t u n n i n g D a r m o u t h M o d e l S t . J a m e s , N Y – M i l l s P o n d E s t a t e s Gracious residence o ers elegance and sophistication Stunning residence featuring gourmet kitchen with mahogany throughout. Open floor plan, dramatic foyer, grand staircase, cabinets, granite countertops, Viking appliances, 1st floor wood burning fireplace, gourmet kitchen with granite and SS master en suite, den with fireplace, oversized media room, appliances, master en suite with custom dressing room. cherry hardwood flooring, Backyard oasis. SD #1. MLS# SD #1. MLS# 3121332. $1,199,990. 3168409. $1,125,000.
De n i s e V o e l k e r , C B R Re a l E s t a t e S a l e s p e r s o n S t e r l i n g C i r c l e o f A c c o m p o l i s h m e n t S m i t h t o w n O f f i c e 8 1 R o u t e 1 1 1 , S m i t h t o w n , N Y 1 1 7 8 7 danielgale.com 6 3 1 . 5 8 4 . 6 6 0 0 e x t . 1 6 1 0 Each o ce is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide c. 5 1 6 . 2 4 2 . 1 3 3 9 equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without d e n i s e v o e l k e r @ d a n i e l g a l e . c o m regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. file:///home/deployer/iris-marketing-suite/production/releases/20191001212106/tmp/downloads/00f1bfa… 1/1
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~ Home for Funerals & Cremations ~
Kenneth J. Maher Kerry J. Maher Owner, Licensed Manager & Director Licensed Director We Welcome You to Our Home...
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Smithtown Food Pantry Donations Still Needed by William J. Garthe donations which are greatly ap- generosity. Once again I would like to preciated by the Pantry and those I am publishing a list of items thank the very very generous who found themselves in need. needed, just in case you have residents of St. James for keeping Canned goods, pasta, tooth- any of these in abundance in me busy dropping off their dona- brushes, toothpaste, rolls of toilet your pantry, as there are some tions for the Smithtown Food paper, school supplies, diapers folks right here in St. James and Pantry. Each week you have (both baby and adult) are some Smithtown who could use a little really come through with your examples of our residents’ temporary help. This year the pantry has asked for much needed school supplies. Items needed for the food pantry: Baked beans, tuna fish, Chocolate all types canned vegetables, & Cake Pops spaghetti, tomato sauce, peanut Favors Fall butter and jelly, snacks, all available for boxed pastas, baby food and delivery Cheesecakes formula. Caramel Apple Crumb, Other Items: Pumpkin Soaps - hand & shower, sham- Large Selection of poo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, Halloween Cakes, toilet paper, paper towels, baby Halloween Treats diapers and baby wipes. Cookies, Cupcakes School Supplies Back packs, composition books, notebooks, glue sticks, crayons, colored pencils, pencils and pencil cases, pencil sharp- eners, pens, erasers, color markers, highlighters, pocket folders, index cards and boxes, and Fiskars children’s scissors.
Your donations are much appreciated and can be dropped #1 In off at my office: Children’s Cakes Reliance Real Estate 20% 359 Lake Ave., St. James Assorted (across from 7-Eleven) FALL PIES OFF I’m looking for the small dona- ANY PURCHASE tions that don’t warrant a drive to Must Try Our $5 MAXIMUM DISCOUNT Smithtown; the one can of tuna, CROIS-NUTS Excluding Holidays. or baked beans, a box of pasta, With coupon only. 1 per customer. one bottle of shampoo, anything Not combinable. that will help someone in need. GLUTEN Expires 11/19/19 I will collect and deliver to the FREE Pantry each week whatever is SUGAR FREE donated. Cakes, Brownies, Cookies & Brownies CANDY & CARAMEL Cupcakes Thank you in advance for your APPLES & Bread generosity. We are generally KOSHER BAKERY open to accept donations 59 Rt. 111, Smithtown (Village Center) Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional 631-265-5610 information, call me at alpinepastryshop.com 631-862-9000.
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What a Ride!
Last year Scott Posner rode his bicycle 546 miles from Staten Is- land to Niagara Falls as part of the Empire State Ride. He made the ride in honor of his wife Debby, a cancer survivor, in order to raise money to fight this dreaded disease. Debby and daughters Rebecca and Julianna met Scott in Weedsport, NY on night 4 and were very moved by the tributes and presentations made at camp each night. In fact Debby was so moved she shocked Scott after the ride in Niagara Falls when she declared her intention to make the ride next year. Debby is a casual rider so members and raised over ence. “When Debby was dia- tackling a 546 mile ride was no $44,000 during this year’s ride. gnosed we had many miscon- easy task. She trained throughout Team members included ceptions of what treatment the spring and early summer and nephews, cousins and two of would be like. I vividly re- on July 29, 2019 departed Wag- Scott’s sisters. member Debby’s doctor telling ner College in Staten Island en- What is it like riding 546 us how our perception was out- route to Niagara Falls over the miles? Debby said the key for her dated and that research has next 7 days. was taking it one rest stop at a made the diagnosis and treat- Debby and Scott rode as part time. Instead of focusing on the ment of cancer much more effec- of the 13 person Tour de Ted overall 546 miles she focused on tive and tolerable than before,” team. The team is named for Ted the 15 to 24 miles between according to Scott. “Now it is Jones, former managing partner water stops. She credits husband our turn to help those in the fu- of Edward Jones, who passed Scott with keeping her at a pace ture to make their diagnosis even away from cancer in 1989. Ted fast enough to get off the bike as less threatening and one day de- was instrumental in developing early as possible each day in feat cancer all together.” The the Katy trail in St. Louis among order to start the needed recov- team had jerseys made up with many other charitable endeavors. ery for the fol- the names of those close to them Team Tour lowing day. on the back that have lost their What kept the battle to cancer. Sadly just two riders going days after the ride ended, Scott was knowing learned that a close friend lost the challenge his battle with cancer at only 49 they faced years old. Both shared that we did not com- must keep fighting this disease pare to the until it is defeated. challenge of Debby and Scott were both so those being moved by the tremendous diagnosed beauty of New York State. “We with rode through Albany, Syracuse, de cancer. Lockport and countless small When towns in-between. We rode up asked the Hudson on spectacular rid- Ted what ing trails and followed the Erie had made Canal all the way west.” While 13 them ride Debby and the scenery was beautiful the trip Scott spoke of their own experi- continued on facing page
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continued do in honor of those that are breathing,” reports Debby, until was not without challenges. The forced to do what no one ever she finally heard enough from first 3 days saw temperatures ex- wants to,” shared Scott. Scott Scott. “Suddenly out of nowhere ceed 100º and the week in- also added that Debby only Debby shouts at me to “shut-up, cluded over 22,000 feet of yelled at him once during the en- I’m focusing,” and that is what I climbing. Each day ended with tire week. Scott shared that on did.” By the way, Debby made it dinner at the designated camp- day 4 there was a very significant all the way to the top! site followed by tributes to survi- hill at mile 55. It was over one For additional information on vors and riding tips from a pro and a half miles long and was a the ride, visit www.empirestate- bike coach that does the ride steep 8% grade on average. Scott ride.org. If you scroll down look each year. “The ride is made was doing his best “coaching” for the heading “What is the Em- very simple for the cyclists. job and became alarmed that pire State Ride” and click on the Camp is set up each night and Debby was going way too fast up video that features Scott and the food is amazing,” said the hill. Most riders stopped for a Debby from last year’s ride. Con- Debby. “We just sleep, eat, ride rest but Debby seemed deter- sider joining in on next year’s and repeat. It is a very mind mined to make it all the way up ride. Team Tour de Ted would clearing mission.” without a break. Scott was telling love to have you and the Empire When asked what it was like her to slow down, go into sur- State Ride is getting bigger and riding together that distance over vival mode to make it up the hill. better every year. By the way, the a week they spoke of the tremen- Debby continued her aggressive 2019 Empire State ride raised dous camaraderie among the al- pace, even passing a number of $1,019,000 that will go directly most 200 riders making the trip. riders. Scott again and again told to cancer research and clinical It is an experience that leaves ev- her to slow down but Debby trials. eryone changed forever. “We do never answered. She pushed on something we don’t think we can “I’m in the zone and focusing on
ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 532 Moriches Road, St. James, NY • 631-584-5340 – 61st Annual – Holiday Tea & Sale SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 • 10 A.M.-3 P.M.
Our traditional Silver Tea will feature finger sandwiches, various hors d’oeuvres and a variety of homemade desserts. – Basket Sale –
Holiday crafts and gifts, cheese, apples, Harvest Table, jams & preserves, baked goods, and decorations for your home. Please Join Us and Celebrate the Season!
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Three Village Garden Club Celebrates 90th Anniversary submitted by Martina Matkovic The Three Village Garden Club and Arlene Oliver back in the day. The spirit of the roaring twenties will come alive on Sun- day, October 20, 2019 when The Three Village Garden Club cele- brates its 90th anniversary. The event will be held at The Bates House, located in The Frank Mel- ville Park in Setauket. From 3 to 6 p.m. guests will enjoy enter- tainment by musicians from Ward Melville High School, The Algorhythms, a barbershop quar- tet and a dance demonstration by Arthur Murray Dance centers. Elegant Eating will cater a wide variety of delicious gourmet food served with wine and non-alco- authored the following piece their 90th Anniversary Celebra- holic beverages. about the club’s 90-year history tion, they started a scavenger A roaring twenties theme will based on archival treasures dat- hunt that unearthed priceless be highlighted by details in the ing back to 1929! Highlights treasures. The members searched decorations and guests are en- from the past decades will be en- their attics and basements, and couraged to dress in apparel of larged on panels that will paral- turned to older friends and the day. lel global events. members. They found original mi- The cost of the event is $50 nutes from the start of the club, and reservations and payment Three Village Garden as well as ancient photographs and newspaper articles from the must be made in advance by cal- Club History ling 631-751-2743 or 631-689- 1920s, 1930s and beyond. 7186. When the Three Village Garden These sources told the story of Garden club member, Arlene Club decided they wanted to a group of women who had just Oliver, a history enthusiast,has present a history of the club for continued on facing page
OF ST. JAMES Dr. Gary DiBenedetto PEDIATRIC / FAMILY CHIROPRACTOR
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continued larger community of dedicated outstanding work toward these gotten the right to vote in 1920, gardeners in New York State. goals. and were now ready to take the FGCNYS is very effective in pro- In 2019, our club is still made bit in their teeth and tackle the moting knowledge of gardening, up of enthusiastic and hardwork- problems they confronted in horticulture and environmental ing members who are engaged in their community. awareness.The Three Village Gar- changing the world for the better, They were a diverse group of den Club is proud to have bene- while quietly cultivating their women. Some were used to fited by this parent group for its own gardens. wealth and privilege and social status. But many were ordinary village women, who cajoled their husbands into plowing up vege- EDDIE MAC’S table plots and replacing them with flower gardens. They all took great pride in using their voices to tackle the issues of the day. 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JAMES Ladies, Seniors & Veterans Through its membership in the 10% OFF 631-366-2500 Cannot be combined with Federated Garden Clubs of New any other offer. Limited time York State, the TVGC is part of a MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30-5:30 • SATURDAY 7:30-3:30 offer with coupon. COUPONS MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF SERVICE OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2019 – 30 – HISTORICALLY SPEAKING
LIVES, LOVES, AND LAMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES The Thorntons Discover St. James and Create an Estate in Head-of-the-Harbor by Bradley Harris, Smithtown Historian
I have been writing about the large estates that once were to be found throughout St. James. This article takes a look at the Thornton Estate, the largest and most extensive estate that ever existed in Head-of-the-Harbor. The information contained in this article came almost exclu- sively from Geoffrey Fleming’s account of “The Thornton Es- tate” which can be found in Chapter 4 of Barbara Van Liew’s book Head-of-the-Har- The Overlook: The house with its large wrap-around porch was built by Car- bor: A Journey Through Time. oline (Thornton) Oxnard and James Guerreo Oxnard and overlooked St.
James Harbor. This was the first home built by members of the Thornton In the opening decade of the family. Photograph found in Barbara Van Liew’s Head-of-the-Harbor, 20th century, a wealthy family named Thornton purchased extensive estate ever built in estate that was located in the property in St. James. The land Head-of-the-Harbor. In 1955-56, heart of the land of the Smiths. they acquired was just north of the mansions they created were The Thorntons – Louise Clem- Three Sisters Road, land that demolished and their property entine Archer(1841-1916) and stretched along Farm Road from was subdivided for the housing her husband John C.C. Thornton Three Sisters Road to Harbor development known as Harbor (1834-1887), were a wealthy Road, and on this land they Close. As a result, very little re- family from Butte, Montana. John created the largest and most mains of the extensive Thornton C.C. Thornton was a lawyer who became “involved in the mining industry.” He invested in “gold, – NOW OFFERING – silver, and copper claims” and made a fortune from his invest- Large Selection of Wigs and more ments. His mines became part of the “holdings of the Anaconda for your personal and medical hair loss needs Copper Mining Company, one of Customized fitting in our private salon area the largest and most profitable mining operations of the day. Keratin Special Fall Specials These investments helped create Women’s the family’s great wealth.” (Bar- Without bara F. Van Liew, Village Histo- Haircut Wash, Cut, Blow Dry $125.00 20% Off rian, and Elizabeth Sheppard,
With Any Hair Service Editor, Head-of the-Harbor: A Haircut $35.00 Journey Through Time, published $150.00 New Clients Only New Clients Only by Main Road Books, Inc., Lau- rel, N.Y., 2005, p. 108.) In 1887, John C.C. Thornton Salon 230 died, leaving a vast fortune to his wife and eight “surviving chil- FORMERLY PAT’S PLACE dren.” Louise Thornton wished “to marry off her children to the 230 Lake ave., St. JameS, NY 11780 “correct families of the day” and 631.862.7023 she “wanted to educate them opeN 7 daYS a week: moN. 10-6 • tUeS.-FRI. 9:30-7 • Sat. 9-6 • SUN. 9:30-5 continued on facing page
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continued daughter’s and son-in-law’s pur- ing north-south along the west and have them socialize in the chase that Louise Clementine side of their property.” Construc- East, the heart of high society. So Archer Thornton first became in- tion of Louise Thornton’s summer by 1901, the family was firmly terested in having a summer home began “in 1909.” In 1910, ensconced in a home located at house in St. James as well. In July “Mrs. Thornton sold her close 150 East 59th Street in New York of 1908 she bought out a part of friend, Clara B. Minot (1874- City.” One of the first of the the Oxnard holdings. The lot in- 1953) ten of those acres includ- Thornton children to marry was cluded 52 acres of land, stretch- continued on following page Caroline (1875-1953). She mar- ried James Guerreo Oxnard (1861-1919) of the Oxnard family that gave its name to Ox- nard, California and made a for- tune operating a sugar beet refinery. “In 1907,” James and Caroline “acquired a parcel of land in Head-of-the-Harbor from local resident Jessie T. Sykes.” Sykes owned property south of Three Sisters Road in the area of Farm Road and Pin Oak Lane. “Soon after their initial pur- chase,” the Oxnards “con- structed a large shingle-style home on a hill overlooking” St. James Harbor. “The house was naturally christened ‘Overlook.’ In addition to the main house, the estate included a water tower and a garage/carriage house as well.” (Barbara Van Liew, Head- of-the-Harbor, op. cit., p. 108- 110.) In 1954/55 this magnificent summer house was “demolished to make way for the Harbor Close subdivision. (Bar- bara Van Liew, Head-of-the- Harbor, op. cit., “The Thornton Estate”, by Geoffrey Fleming, p.118.) “It was perhaps through her
The Thornton sisters: (L to R): Caroline Oxnard, Lucille Thorn- ton, Adelaide Thornton; circa 1895. Photograph taken from Barbara Van Liew’s Head-of-the- Harbor.
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The Thorntons Discover St. James continued from page 31 ing the 1895 schoolhouse” that Stanford White had designed and built on Three Sisters Road. The Minots would build their own es- tate on Three Sisters Road and that mansion is today the Harbor Country Day School. “By the spring of 1911,” the house that became the Thornton Mansion “was officially opened ‘for the season,’” but it actually took sev- eral years to do the “improve- ments and finish work.” (Barbara Van Liew, Head-of-the-Harbor, op. cit., “Consolidation”, by Geoffrey Fleming, p. 111.) “When completed in 1914, the main house was a two-and-a- The Thornton Mansion, Villa Memo, c. 1917: This huge house built of lime- half story structure, designed in stone with a copper sheet roof, had 74 rooms with 18 bathrooms. It took the neo-classical style,” with a the cleaning staff three weeks to work from one end of the house to the “large, impressive portico, flank- other. Photograph from Barbara Van Liew’s Head-of-the-Harbor, p. 107. ing wings, and modillion cornice to enjoy with her children and buildings constructed on the 52- were all details that stemmed house guests. Unfortunately, Mrs. acre estate. In addition to the from a renewed interest in classi- Thornton didn’t get to enjoy her “residence” and a “farm” on the cism that swept across America grand palace for very long. In 1916 property assessment in the early 1890’s following the 1914, Louise Thornton “sold the records, other “houses” are World’s Columbian Exposition in estate to her son, William D. listed. These included a “Guest Chicago.” The hotel-sized man- Thornton.” Why she did this is House” and a “Superintendent’s sion “contained 74 rooms, 18 not known. It might have been Cottage” and support buildings – being bathrooms; it took the staff due to her “advancing age,” she greenhouses, a garage and a three weeks to clean the inte- was 62, or more likely it was be- stable. And “other buildings, in- rior.” Jeffrey Fleming estimates cause of “ill health.” Two years cluding tenant houses, a laundry that the house was “about 140 later at the age of 64, Louise and gardener’s cottage,” were on feet across the front and eighty died at her home in New York the estate. William Thornton also feet deep” with “three main City. (Barbara Van Liew, Head-of- “expanded the family’s land floors plus a full basement as the-Harbor, op. cit., “The Thorn- holdings. The Bohemian Club of well as service areas” that gave ton Estate,” by Geoffrey Fleming, St. James sold their property to the house “nearly 30,000 square p. 112.) Mr. Thornton in December of feet of space.” It was a terrific As owner of the Thornton es- 1915, and in October 1916 summer house, for Mrs. Thornton tate, William Thornton had other continued on page 34
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The Thorntons Discover St. James continued from page 32 pp. 114-115.) Ms. Georgianna (Smith) Boe sold By 1918, assessment records him her grandfather Charles show that William Thornton had Smith’s house on Harbor Hill purchased “over 107 acres of land Road.” Another “acquisition was in St. James.” And then “in De- the purchase of land from Sophie cember of 1918, William sold the Farrell, the wife of Tony Farrell, main house and the majority of who had operated ‘The Shore Inn.’ his land holdings to his two In September of 1917 the Inn was sisters, Lucile T. Thornton and demolished and in its place rose a Adelaide Thornton Corbett (1872- new building, the ‘Playhouse.’ 1963) for the sum of one dollar.” This may sound like a building for (Barbara Van Liew, Head-of-the- children, but it was not. It was Harbor, op. cit., “Expansion,” by also called ‘The Little Theater’ and Geoffrey Fleming, p. 115.) From was designed specifically for live 1918 on, the two Thornton sisters, theatrical performances. It was Lucile and Adelaide, became the likely built for Theodosia Thornton important players in the story of (1874-1949), Louise’s daughter the Thornton estate in St. James. who was an accomplished stager More about the Thornton sisters of musicales in New York and who and the Thornton Estate next was also involved in the world of month… opera. Many performances were apparently held there, including a Editor’s Note: special one in 1927 for the benefit Brad Harris is the Town of Smithtown’s Louise Clementine Thornton, the lady official Historian. Brad was a High School of the Shakespeare Foundation. It who built Villa Memo. It took four Social Studies teacher who spent 30 years years to build her palace and when it is also likely that Lucile Thornton’s teaching in Commack. As Historian he has was completed in 1914, Louise nephew, William D. Thornton II written many newspaper articles on the Thornton immediately sold it to her (1903-2000), a famous Shake- history of our town, he has published pamphlets and written histories of son William. William would own the spearean actor, performed in ‘The Commack, Nesconset, St. James, Kings mansion for four years until 1918 Little Theater.’” (Barbara Van Liew, Park, Hauppauge and Smithtown Branch. when he sold the mansion and 107 Head-of-the-Harbor, op. cit., “Ex- He resides in St. James. acres of land he owned to his two pansion,” by Geoffrey Fleming, sisters for the sum of $1. Scotty’s Masonry Support Your 631-872-1076 Local Merchants
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The Jazz Loft Happenings The Jazz Loft at Stony Brook, Wed., October 23 | 7 p.m. Tickets: $25/adults, $20/seniors, located at 275 Christian Avenue Jazz Loft Trio and Jam and the $15/students, $10/children, in Stony Brook, is an exhibition, Art of Jazz. The Jazz Loft Trio children under 5 free preservation, education and per- performs at 7 p.m. followed by a Saturday, October 26 | 7 p.m. formance center which houses a jam at 8 p.m. While the music Haiti Outreach Fundraiser: Op- vast collection of jazz mem- plays artist Lana Ballot will in- eration Creole Love Songs. The orabilia. The Jazz Loft hosts jam struct students from the Atelier in evening is a fundraiser for The sessions, lectures on jazz and sketching a live clothed model. Jazz Loft founder Tom Manuel’s presents a variety of concerts. Tickets: 7 p.m./$10; 8 p.m./$5 annual trip to Haiti with a team Some of the concerts in the com- of musicians who teach in a ing months are sponsored by Thursday, October 24 | 7 p.m. music program in a rural school. Olivia and Harlan Fischer of Interplay Jazz Orchestra. The The Haiti Outreach Team per- Head of the Harbor. 17-piece Interplay Jazz Orchestra forms music with Caribbean The Jazz Loft is open Thursday plays original compositions flavor. through Saturday, 12 noon to 5 written by band members. Tickets: $25/adults, $20/seniors, p.m. Tickets: Adults/$10; seniors Tickets: $25/adults, $20/seniors, $15/students, $10/children, 62+/$7; students/$5; children 12 $15/students, $10/children, children under 5 free and under are free. children under 5 free For additional information and Wednesdays, Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13 to purchase tickets visit Friday, October 25 | 7 p.m. Jazz Loft Trio and Jam www.thejazzloft.org or call 631- Ray Anderson and His Pocket The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 751-1895. Subject to availability, Brass Band - A stripped down p.m. followed by an open jam at tickets can be purchased at the version of a brass band with 8 pm. Tickets: 7 p.m./$10; door before the event. deep roots in the New Orleans 8 p.m./$5 style. continued on facing page
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The Art League of Long Island 2019 Happenings Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery 64th Members’ Exhibition October 18 OR November 22 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills Part One (A-L) 9:30 a.m.-12 noon [EXIT 42N - NORTHERN STATE November 2-December 1 60 Minute Red Chalk Portraits: EXIT 51N - LIE] In Part One of this exhibit, over Conquer portrait drawing! 631-462-5400 100 works created by the Art $75 + $15 materials fee www.artleagueli.org. League’s talented members are Learn to see and draw using both on display, exhibiting a wide brush and red chalk with artist Gallery Admission is FREE range in painting, sculpture, Larry Aarons who will share his GALLERY HOURS: ceramics, jewelry making, Speed Viewing techniques to Mon-Thurs: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. printmaking, photography, and help you capture a likeness with Fri: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. mixed media. portraiture in red chalk.
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continued jewelry incorporating wire, Art League of Long Island and model each day to create a life- beads, cabochons and more! the Jazz Loft of Stony Brook re- like portrait. Beginners are welcome. turns for a second season. Trom- bonist Ray Anderson will lead Oct. 19 & 26 OR Nov. 10 & 17 October 22, 12-4 p.m. | $65 the band in an evening of lively Interactive InDesign Silk Painting Workshop: musical banter reminiscent of Fee: $235, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Leaf Print Silk Scarf Chatter Jazz greats Rex Stewart & Get hands-on experience as you Paint a leaf print silk scarf while Dicky Wells. To purchase tickets learn to use the tools and tech- learning various silk painting in advance, call the Art League niques of Adobe InDesign techniques. of Long Island at 631-462-5400
or visit www.artleagueli.org. October 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | $65 October 22, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets will also be sold at the Calligraffiti OR door. This exciting series is spon- Through the use of brush- November 10, 9:30-12:30 p.m. sored by Olivia and Harlan markers, students learn how to $65 + $20 materials fee Fischer, of Head of the Harbor, produce letterforms in the “Calli- Suminagashi graffiti” style. No previous ex- The art of floating ink on paper who are also sponsors of a perience required. practiced by Shinto Priests as monthly concert series at the early as the 12th Century. Ex- Jazz Loft in Stony Brook, October 20 & 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. plore the beautiful patterns that (www.thejazzloft.org). $140 + $20 materials fee can be made. Wire Weaving Techniques: October 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A Jewelry Workshop October 24, 7 p.m. | $25/$20 $140 + $30 materials fee You will learn a series of wire Jazz in the Gallery! Chatter Jazz Solarplate Etching Workshop weaving techniques to create a with Ray Anderson & Friends Explore various materials and one-of-a-kind finished piece of This collaboration between the continued on following page MATT’S PIZZA 348 Lake Ave., St. James • 631-862-6161 SPECIAL PRICING FOR SCHOOLS, CHURCHES & NON PROFITS FOOTBALL SPECIAL MONDAY & WEDNESDAY SPECIAL BUY ANY 2 HEROS THURSDAY - MONDAY 2 Large Cheese Pies 2 Large Pies w/1 Topping 1 Baked Ziti GET 1 FREE 12 Wings or Salad $ 99 Meatball, Sausage, Chicken, Eggplant, $ 99 Sausage &Peppers, Italian Delight, 2 Liter Soda 31 + Tax 2 Liter Soda 35 + Tax Peppers & Egg 1/2 Doz. Garlic Knots 1 Doz. Garlic Knots 50¢ Extra for Parmigiana Must present coupon with order. Must present coupon with order. Must present coupon with order. Cannot be combined. Exp. 11/19/19 Cannot be combined. Exp. 11/19/19 Cannot be combined. Exp. 11/19/19 ANY 2 FALL SPECIAL Sicilian Pie $2.00 BAKED DISHES 1 Large Pizza 1 Dozen Garlic Knots Baked Ziti, $ 95 1 Baked Ziti $ 99 + Tax 1 – 2 Liter Soda OFF Ravioli, Manicotti, 19 + Tax or Salad 21 or Eggplant Parm, Stuffed Shells, 2 Liter Soda $ 99 REGULAR Spaghetti with Meatballs 20 + Tax or Sausage 1/2 Doz. Garlic Knots SICILIAN PIE Must present coupon with order. Must present coupon with order. Must present coupon with order. Must present coupon with order. Cannot be combined. Exp. 11/19/19 Cannot be combined. Exp. 11/19/19 Cannot be combined. Exp. 11/19/19 Cannot be combined. Exp. 11/19/19 All Coupons Must Be Presented at Purchase. DELIVERY TO ST. JAMES, NESCONSET & STONY BROOK Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2019 – 48 – ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Art League of Long Island continued from page 47 The Hand-Sewn Binding selections from the films David learn a variety of ways to create Learn how to bind your own Hockney: A Bigger Picture, and unique plates and prints. sketchbook/journal using tradi- David Hockney: Joiner Photo- tional methods. graphs. October 27, 9:30-12:30 p.m. $65 + $20 materials fee Nov 2 & 3, 10 -2 p.m. | $200 Nov. 9 & 16, 9:30-12:30 p.m. Gelatin Monoprinting Watercolor: Fun and Free $90 + $15 materials fee Make beautiful prints that can This workshop is packed with Forged and Twisted Wave also be embellished with many demos, guided practices and Bracelet for Kids Ages 8-13 mixed media materials for individual help. Learn how to hold and use a collage, bookbinding. hammer to forge and shape November 3, 9:30-12:30 p.m. October 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. metal. Create a two-piece wave $65 + $20 materials fee bracelet from nickel and brass. $70 + $15 materials fee Paste Paper Natural Dyeing & Block Printing Paste paper has been used for Nov. 12 & 19, 9:30-12:30 p.m. with Oksana Danziger centuries in the binding of books This one-day workshop is an $135 +$20 materials fee for both cover papers and end Copper 3-D Rose Pendant exploration into textile design papers. using natural dyeing techniques Use a jeweler’s saw to cut out rose petals from a to create a variety of colors and November 7, 11-12 noon | $10 effects on silk and cotton. copper sheet. Learn From the Dab of Paint Lecture techniques such as October 29, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Series: A Bigger David Hockney dapping, riveting OR Peter Josyph will explore key and soldering. November 17, 9:30-12:30 p.m. aspects of Hockney’s rich and $65 + $20 materials fee varied artistic life, featuring continued on page 82
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East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. The location This exciting new series is and the set- sponsored by Olivia and Harlan ting are both awesome.” SCHEDULE Fischer, of Head of the Harbor, Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $20. For who have sponsored a monthly concert series at the Jazz Loft in members of the Art League of October 24, 2019 Long Island as well as seniors, Stony Brook, since it opened in “Chatter Jazz” the price is $15. Tickets can be with Ray Anderson and Friends May of 2016. www.thejazzloft.org purchased in advance at 631- February 13, 2020 “We hope people will come 462-5400, the Art League’s web- Swingin’ the Blues out on a Thursday evening – the site, www.artleagueli.org, or they with the Eli Yamin Trio combination of wonderful music can be purchased at the door. in a great location at a great The Art League of Long Island May 14, 2020 price is hard to beat,” said Har- is located at 107 East Deer Park The return of Vanessa Trouble lan Fischer. Road in Dix Hills, NY. It is exit and Tom Manuel, the founder and 42N on the Northern State and “The Great Women of Song” director of the Jazz Loft feels exit 51N on the LIE.
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Programs Offered at the Library The Smithtown Library offers a credit card, cash, check or BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS variety of programs during the money order to the Smithtown Tea-rrific Reads Book Discussion upcoming weeks and months. Library. To pay by credit card, NESCONSET The Library has one number use the online payment option. Tues., Oct. 22 | 2:15-3:15 p.m. (631-360-2480) which will For more information about pay- Clock Dance by Anne Tyler. Reg- connect callers to all four Library ing by credit card, see the library istration encouraged. buildings. The Smithtown Build- website www.smithlib.org. If ing, is located at 1 North Coun- paying in cash, please bring Night Owl Cafe Book Discussion try Road, Smithtown. The exact change only. Program fees AT THE NESCONSET STARBUCKS Nesconset Building (Administra- are non-refundable and non- Thurs.,Oct. 24, 7:15-8:15 p.m. tion Business Office) is located at transferable. Check the Library’s The Autobiography of Mr. Tom 148 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset. calendar or contact your local Thumb by Melanie Benjamin. The Commack Building is lo- building for availability. Out of Registration encouraged. cated at 3 Indian Head Road, district residents should call the Book Discussion Group Commack. The Kings Park Build- Library for program availability. SMITHTOWN ing is located at 1 Church Street, Thurs., Oct. 17, Kings Park. Call for Library 10:15-12:15 p.m. hours. The Storied Life of A.J.Fikry by For more information visit Gabrielle Zevin No registration the library website at MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY required. www.smithlib.org. You may register at the above SMITHTOWN Sports Pages phone number for programs un- Friday, Oct. 18, Book Discussion Group less otherwise noted. 2 p.m. & 6:15 p.m. SMITHTOWN Rocketman Mon., Nov. 4, 10:30-12:30 p.m. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Rated: R, Runtime: 121 min. Big Game by Mark Leibovich.
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Library Programs continued from page 52 market modeled after the tradi- AARP Classes the Monday before the trip. On tional markets in Germany. SMITHTOWN the day of the train trip, all pa- Lunch will be on your own at the Thurs., Nov. 14, trons must meet a staff member Christmas Village. Note: not all 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Smithtown train station vendors accept credit cards. Re- NESCONSET and leave on the 8:49 a.m. train. turn to the Library at approx- Call for dates and times Everyone must be in the first car imately 7 p.m. Registration is KINGS PARK together and transfer at Hunting- open to all, regardless of Library Tues., Nov. 12 & Wed., Nov 13 ton. You will arrive at Penn Sta- district. Please note that the itin- 10:30-2 p.m. tion at 10:34 a.m. and must erary is subject to change. Must attend both days return home on any train prior to Fee: $20 with an AARP member- midnight. Registration is open to ship card; $25 without. Only all. DEFENSIVE DRIVING checks or money orders will Telephone, online and in-person be accepted. ALL THAT GLITTERS registration is ongoing. Classes HOLIDAY BUS TRIP are open to Smithtown Library ADULT PROGRAMS NESCONSET LIBRARY BUILDING LOT cardholders only until one week Thurs., Dec. 5, 6:45 a.m. prior to the program, when, BRAZILIAN ACOUSTIC Fee: $93 per person includes all space permitting, all individuals AFTERNOON WITH expenses (excluding lunch) are welcome to register. Open to RICHARD BOUKAS and gratuities. all adult drivers regardless of SMITHTOWN Celebrate the holidays with a age. Bring your license to class. Sun., Oct. 20, 2:30-4 p.m. guided driving tour of Philadel- Must have a library card to reg- Enjoy an afternoon with inter- phia. Visit the Christmas Village ister; one registration per library nationally acclaimed Brazilian in Love Park, an outdoor holiday card. continued on page 56
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Library Programs continued from page 54 THANKSGIVING dren’s books and more will be guitarist and vocalist Richard PAINTED SIGN offered for sale. The Friends will Boukas. He will present an excit- NESCONSET also be selling baked goods. ing program of Brazilian music Fri., Nov. 1, 11a.m.-12:30 p.m. Members of the Friends of The styles including samba, bossa FeeL $5 per person Smithtown Library get “first dibs” nova, choro, baião. An informal Paint a fall sign perfect for on book sale items from 9:30- question and answer session your Thanksgiving home decor. 10:30 a.m. Not a member? Pay with the audience will immedi- for membership at the door and ately follow the concert. FILM AND DISCUSSION start shopping. A portion of the SMITHTOWN proceeds will benefit the Friends HOW TO MAKE MONEY WITH Friday, Nov 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. of The Smithtown Library Schol- YOUR INVENTION Join Joyann Cirigliano of the arship. FEATURING BRIAN FRIED Four Harbors Audubon Society SMITHTOWN for a film viewing and light dis- CYBERBULLYING PREVENTION Wed., Oct. 30, 7:30-8:30 p.m. cussion of topics related to the FOR PARENTS Inventor, author, radio host environment. This month’s movie AND CAREGIVERS and consultant, Brian Fried cur- will be Before the Flood. NESCONSET rently markets his inventions Wed., Nov. 6, 7-8:30 p.m. through As Seen On TV, home FRIENDS OF THE SMITHTOWN Only half of students who ex- shopping channels, catalogs and LIBRARY BOOK perience cyberbullying tell a par- online retailers. Learn from an AND BAKE SALE ent or other adult. Cyberbullying this experienced invention guru SMITHTOWN prevention advocate Lisa-Mi- and discover how you may turn Sat., Nov. 2, 10:30-4 p.m. chelle Kucharz shares critical your idea into a commercial Hardcover and paperback steps and resources to stop and success. books, DVDs, CD Music, chil- continued on page 58
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Library Programs continued from page 56 VOLUNTEER Fri., Nov. 1, 5-6:30 p.m prevent cyberbullying, as well as OPPORTUNITIES Friends of the Smithtown Library recognizing the signs a child A variety of volunteer opportu- Book Sale Volunteers may be experiencing it. nities will be offered at the Li- SMITHTOWN brary throughout the year. One Sat., Nov. 2, 9:15-12:15 p.m. ONGOING ADULT PROGRAMS hour of community service will Adult Game Day be given. Register for this pro- CARDS FOR TROOPS SMITHTOWN gram. Call for dates and vol- NESCONSET Fridays, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. unteer opportunities. Sat., Oct. 26, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. NESCONSET Honor local troops and vet- Mondays, 12-3 p.m. No Sew Fleece Blankets erans by decorating cards for Call for additional dates Volunteer Veterans Day. and times. SMITHTOWN We provide the space, tables and Sat., Oct. 19,11 a.m.-12 p.m. ZOMBIE MAKEUP WORKSHOP chairs. No registration required. Book Buddies Volunteers SMITHTOWN SMITHTOWN Tues., Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m. TEEN PROGRAMS Tues., Oct. 22, 4:30-5:30 p.m. This two hour hands-on work- GRADES 6-12 Book Sale Room Volunteers shop will focus on expression The Smithtown Library offers a NESCONSET and creativity. You will go over variety of programs geared to- Tues., Oct. 22 the procedure for turning your- ward teens. Join one or join all – 12:45-4:45 p.m.; 6:30-7:30 p.m. self into a zombie, step-by-step. you’re sure to have a great time! Note: a permission slip or disclo (In-person, online or telephone Friends of the Smithtown Library registration for all programs is re- Book Sale Set up Volunteers continued on page 60 quired and ongoing.) SMITHTOWN
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Library Programs continued from page 58 children’s department provides tume for spooktacular songs, fin- sure form must be signed to specialized programs, unique to gerplays and stories. Stay to play attend this program. each building. afterwards and make an adorable Halloween keepsake using your CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS PAWS FOR READING baby’s footprint. SMITHTOWN (5-10 years) Register in person, online or Fri., Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m.; 6:45 ARTY PARTY by phone for all Children’s Pro- p.m.; 7:15 p.m.; OR 7:30 p.m. NESCONSET grams – 631-360-2480 unless Nesconset (5-10 years) (18-35 months w/adult) otherwise noted. Call the Library Mon., Oct 28, 6:30 p.m.; 6:45 Tues., Oct. 29, 10:30-11:30 a.m. for dates and times and age re- p.m.; 7:15 p.m.; OR 7:30 p.m. Learn, grow, play and create. strictions for ALL programs. Read to a specially trained and Explore the art stations with your Visit the Library website at certified therapy dog. Studies little artist and join us for free www.smithlib.org for a complete show that reading to a dog in a play. No registration required. program listing and additional relaxed atmosphere boosts chil- details or go to the Library and dren’s confidence and reading MONSTER MASH pick up a program flyer. skills. Sign up for one 15-minute NESCONSET (2-4 years w/adult) Note: Each child must have time slot. Sat., Oct. 26, 10-10:45 a.m. his/her own Library card to reg- Wed., Oct. 30, 11-11:45 a.m. ister for programs. PEEK-A-BOO BABY OR 2:30-3:15 p.m. NESCONSET (3-18 months w/adult) Thurs., Oct. 31,| 3-3:45 p.m. A variety of literature-based Fri., Oct. 25, 10-10:45 a.m. Come in costume for stories programs which include a wide OR and a trick-or-treat parade range of activities are offered 11:15-12 p.m. through the Library. throughout the school year. Each Come in your Halloween cos- continued on page 62
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Library Programs continued from page 60 Meet new friends at the Li- Can’t get enough Elephant and
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Tues., Oct. 29, 10-10:45 a.m. LIBRARY LAB Learn how colors mix together NESCONSET (6-10 years w/adult) to create different colors, then BAT SILHOUETTE ART Thurs., Oct. 17, Nov. 7, create a color of your own. Dress NESCONSET (5-7 years) 4:30-5:15 p.m. to make a mess. Wed., Oct. 23, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Plug in and connect with teen PICASSO LANTERNS Learn some cool facts about volunteers who are on hand to NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult) this spooky nighttime creature assist with homework, reach Sat., Oct. 19, 11-11:45 a.m. and create bat silhouettes using daily reading goals and work Enjoy stories and create an paint and glitter. Dress to make with children in various STEAM art-inspired cardboard pumpkin a mess. projects. collage.
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Our Home Past – Present – Future by Natalie Weinstein, Allied ASID
This past Sunday, 12 ladies came to the old Calderone Theatre to meet Miss Penelope Proper, Teatrix extraordinaire and head of the Mad Harlot Tea Soci- ety. We knew we were going to drink tea or teas and enjoy them paired with macarons (not maca- roons) but, I don’t believe any of us imagined the two hour escape from the real world that was coming. Miss Proper and her team might have been considered “a spent a good deal of Saturday harlot” in England’s early 20th preparing for our Sunday visit, century. Miss Proper, an actress but ever busy, I didn’t get to see of considerable skill, drew on their magic until almost the time her English grandmother’s roots when the other guests arrived. I’ll to weave her magic throughout admit the old Calderone Theatre the afternoon, educating us on has a magic of its own – with its the various teas and macarons original tin ceiling and an aura of that the Victorian English so en- the past – but, this day, it took on joyed. We were all drawn into another dimension of yesteryear. her web as we stepped back into The large tables, set for 12, had the past – a time when home en- of bygone days when entertain- beautiful white damask table- tertainment was an art – where ing was an art – when setting a cloths graced with colorful cloth the social graces were observed beautiful table was almost a re- napkins, crocheted doilies under – where there was actual conver- quirement – when life was less each unique and beautiful china sation, as well as laughter and frantic home based, and easier. tea cup settings, enhanced by recalling of the past. Or was it? I’m not sure it was hourglass drinking glasses, sun- As we sipped, tasted, and ob- easier. It was just different. In flower centerpieces and caramel served, she asked us to think of a today’s world, the “art of home” candies strewn here and there. memory those pairings evoked. has somehow been lost with the No detail was missed. Even the As I stirred a package of stevia busy lives we all lead, sad to say. folding chairs, usually used for into my teacup, I was jolted back Of course, many people still take the monthly meetings of cele- to a vision of a little girl, some pride in their homes (thankfully, brate St. James, were covered by 70 years ago, watching her for me!), but that bygone era was white chair covers tied with grandma of Russian-Polish des- so much more home based. bows on the back! cent daintily placing a sugar So, what will the home owners If that wasn’t eye candy cube between her teeth as she of tomorrow recall? Will their enough, Miss Proper, herself, drank her cup of tea from a glass. memories of the past include the was the topper. She made her That little girl was me – and the beautifully set table, the neat and entrance, after we were seated, memories flooded back of her orderly home where friends and in a very low cut self-made cos- home – warm – inviting – filled family gather, and the warmth of tume of purples, reds and or- with the wonderful smells of the holiday celebrations awaken- anges, topped by a hat that the brisket, potato latkes, strudel and ing all our senses? mad hatter himself would have so much more. Our holiday season will soon envied! She was gorgeous, pro- Oh, the home of the past. be upon us. Maybe we can each vocative and someone who Many of us have those memories continued on page 82
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Be Creative When Withdrawing From Retirement Accounts by Scott Posner, CFP, least the minimum (which is their retirement accounts. Your CRPC, A.A.M.S. based on your account balance grown children may not always Like many people, you may and your life expectancy), you’ll be able to afford to “max out” spend decades putting money generally be taxed at 50% of the on their IRAs. You might want into your IRA and your 401(k) or amount you should have taken – to help them with any excess similar employer-sponsored re- so don’t forget these with- funds from your own retire- tirement plan. But eventually you drawals. ment accounts. You can give will want to take this money out Here, then, is the question: $15,000 per year, per recip- – if you must start withdrawing What should you do with the ient, without incurring any gift some of it. How can you make RMDs? If you need the entire taxes – an amount far higher the best use of these funds? amount to help support your life- than the current annual IRA To begin with, here’s some style, there’s no issue – you take contribution limit of $6,000 (or background: When you turn the money and use it. But what if $7,000 for individuals 50 or 70½, you need to start withdra- you don’t need it all? Keeping in older). wals – called required minimum mind that the withdrawals are distributions, or RMDs – from generally fully taxable at your • Help your grandchildren pay your traditional IRA and your personal income tax rate, are for college. You might want to 401(k) or similar employer-spon- there some particularly smart contribute to an investment sored retirement plan, such as a ways in which you can use the specifically designed to build 457(b) or 403(b). (A Roth IRA is money to help your family or, assets for college. A financial not subject to these rules; you possibly, a charitable organiza- professional can help you can essentially keep your tion? choose which investments account intact for as long as you Here are a few suggestions: might be most appropriate. Of like.) You can take more than the course, if your grandchildren RMD, but if you don’t take at • Help your grown children with continued on facing page
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continued RMD requirements without are already in college, you are adding to your taxable income. free to simply write a check to Furthermore, this move might the school to help cover tuition keep you in a lower tax and other expenses. bracket. (Before making this transfer, though, you will need • Help support a charitable or- to consult with your tax advi- ganization. Due to recent sor.) changes in tax laws, many in- dividuals now claim a standard Your RMDs can contribute deduction, rather than item- greatly to your retirement in- izing. As a result, there’s less of come, but, as we’ve seen, they an incentive, from a tax stand- can do even more than that – so point, for people to contribute use them wisely.
to charitable organizations. But Editor’s Note: if you’d still like to support a Financial Focus is a monthly feature charitable group and gain po- written by Scott Posner, CFP, CRPC, tential tax benefits, you might A.A.M.S., an investment representative want to consider moving with Edward Jones Investments. This 130-year-old firm has over 10,000 offices some, or all, of your required around the world with one here in town distributions from your IRA to at 542 North Country Road in the Old a charity. You can transfer up to St. James School House. Mr. Posner has $100,000 from your IRA in this serviced both personal and institutional investors for over 32 years. For more type of qualified charitable dis- information, or to request topics for tribution, thus meeting your future columns, call 631-862-2020.
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Birds At Risk by Sally Wellinger Breasted Bunting, considered a Birds are quite the unique little delicacy in China, was once creatures, they are the family abundant in numbers and is now with the most diverse lifestyles. endangered. Birds are not confined to land, Deforestation is another water or air. Some birds live in human induced problem result- flocks or large groups, where ing in the decline of bird pop- others are solitary. According to ulations. Every time forest areas the IUCN (International Union or other ecosystems are de- for the Conservation of Nature), stroyed, all of the species in the there are over 11,000 different habitat are affected. Birds are species of birds. Used to indicate fairly adaptable little creatures, any change in an environment, which is why there are over birds could be considered one of 11,000 different species. The the most important organisms to problem is that we are negatively determine the effects of changes impacting them so rapidly, that on this planet. For example, for they do not have time to recover. years, coal miners would use Scientists are also noticing that canaries to indicate the air qual- climate change is negatively af- ity deep down in the mines. fecting at least 24% of the bird This past month, Bird Life In- species. Most of the affected ternational, presented some dis- birds are migratory or cold cli- turbing research facts, in that mate birds. With the warming 40% of our bird species are in environment, ecosystems are decline. State of the World’s have been having a much harder shifting. Predators are entering Birds, Taking the Pulse of the time surviving these long migra- new habitats, because of lack of Planet, required participation of tions. food in their natural habitat. For over 121 organizations and over Agriculture and farming have example, with the melting ice in 10 million individuals to re- also greatly affected bird pop- the arctic, polar bears have had search, observe, and compile ulations. When a biodiverse less success hunting seal and data to present a comprehensive meadow is removed in order to have been consuming bird eggs. report on the state of bird pop- plant one crop, the ecosystem is Last year alone, there has been a ulations around the world. always affected. Unless the farm- dramatic decrease in successfully One single factor has not been ing is organic, crops and farm- hatched barnacle geese, com- responsible for the decline of land are often sprayed with mon eiders, and glaucous gulls. bird populations. As diverse as insecticides such as neonicoti- So what can we do to help the reasons are for declining noids, which are neurotoxins. solve this problem? There are numbers of birds, a similarity is These sprays break down nerve many things we can do including that most have been caused by function and when birds eat habitat restoration, sustainable human impact. Some birds mi- seeds sprayed with this insecti- farming, policy decisions that in- grate long distances each year, in cide or eat insects affected by it, clude birds, and reducing carbon fact there are four major “fly- their bodies are affected and emissions. One of the biggest so- ways” in North America. Two of they are also less able to store lutions is educating our youth to them are along the coastline. fat. be our conservation leaders of Prior to a long migration trip, Between the beautiful songs the future. If you would like to birds will eat large amounts of and vibrant appearances, birds learn more about this study go to food to help give them energy for have been a popular exotic pet. http://www.birdlife.org/ the trip. Usually by the time the The bird trade, especially in Asia birds have finished their long and Indonesia have greatly im- Editor’s Note: route, they are exhausted and Sally Wellinger, a St. James resident for pacted certain popular species. over 30 years, is a wife and mother of have used up all of their reserved In 2015, a survey was taken in four children. She is a NYS Elementary energy. Often, birds will need to Jakarta, where over 19,000 birds teacher certified in PK-6 grade, Biology stop at a midpoint to “re-fuel.” of over 200 different species in and General Science grades 7-12 and is With the increased development three days were shipped out for an outdoor environmental educator. Sally will be writing nature inspired articles on our shorelines and not much the bird market. Some wild bird each month. thought on how it can be done populations are declining be- without impacting birds, birds cause of their taste. The Yellow
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Jumping Ahead... But Just a Little by June A. Liardi in a bowl, basket or jar and save Queen of the prairie. November will be upon us some to give as gifts. Here is a recipe you can add and we will be thinking holidays, If you are planning a new gar- to your Thanksgiving or autumn entertaining and shopping. den,or adding to your estab- meal time. You can start by making a lished beds you may want to Roasted Pumpkin Soup lovely scented potpourri to get consider growing native plants. 2 lbs pumpkin flesh or winter you and your home in the mood. There are advantages of adding squash For this potpourri buy or collect these plants to your landscape. 1 Large onion, unpeeled, halved some or all off the following: They grow just fine in untended 3 Leeks, white part only small pine cones,dried flowers, areas which saves you from 3 Cloves garlic unpeeled seed heads, mosses, lichen, frequent watering and fertilizing. 1 Tbs olive oil small berries or rose hips, pine The plants you choose, however, 1 Tbs butter needles and spices such as cin- still have to be planted in the 2 tsp minced fresh ginger namon sticks, whole cloves, co- habitat they require i.e. sun, 1 Apple, peeled, cored and riander and star anise. Mix all shade. The natives will also diced the ingredients in a non-reactive benefit the insects, birds, reptiles 1 tsp curry powder container and to a gallon of pot- and other wildlife. Do some re- 3 Cups chicken broth pourri add a 1/2 ounce of essen- search to pick out the native 2 Tbs lemon or lime juice tial or fragrance oil such as grasses, flowers, shrubs and trees 1 Cup milk cinnamon, pine, balsam, apple that will suit your needs. Here 1/2 Cup chopped chives or orange. Mix thoroughly and are some to check out: Bee Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut store in an airtight container for balm, Butterfly weed, Canadian pumpkin into quarters or large a couple of weeks. Shake Wild Ginger, Culver's root, False chunks. Remove seeds and pithy frequently and add a few more indigo, Goldenrod, Iron weed, pulp. Place pumpkin, onion drops of oil as desired. Display Joe Pye weed, Maidenhair fern, continued on page 82
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Rock Concerts Put Teens and Others’ Hearing At Risk by William Kent Derebery. “Only Exposure to loud three of our 29 teens music at a rock con- chose to use ear cert often results in protection, even temporary hearing when it was given to loss for teenagers, them and they were researchers say. A encouraged to do study by the House so. We have to as- Research Institute sume this is typical revealed that 72% behavior for most of teens reported re- teen listeners, so we duced hearing after have the respon- attending a three- sibility to get the hour show. This type sound levels down of hearing loss typi- to safer levels.” cally disappears The researchers within 48 hours, but pointed out that if it occurs re- teenagers should peatedly, permanent hearing loss the US Occupational Safety and take advantage of sound meter can develop the study authors Health Administration, (OSHA), “apps” available for smart noted. which sets time limits on expo- phones, which provide an esti- “Teenagers need to understand sure to sound levels of 85 dB or mate of surrounding noise level, a single exposure to loud noise greater. and use ear protection when ap- either from a concert or personal Following the concert, most of propriate. listening device can lead to hear- the teens had a significant reduc- Our young people are at risk ing loss,” study lead author Dr. tion in the Distortion Product more than you can imagine. M. Jennifer Derebery, physician Otoacoustic Emissions Test, Every day, environmental sounds at the House Clinic, said in an which checks the function of that we are exposed to exceed institute news release. “With cells in the inner ear. These cells levels that are considered to be multiple exposures to noise over are critical to normal hearing safe; we have little control over 85 decibels, the tiny hair cells and most vulnerable to damage that aspect, however we do have may stop functioning and the from prolonged noise exposure. personal control over where we hearing loss may be permanent.” Specifically, 53.6% of the go. If in fact there is loud noise teens said they were not hearing exposure in the setting we are in, How the study was done as well as they did before the one should recognize it and pro- For the study, researchers of- concert, and 25% reported tinni- tect him/herself in the form of fered 29 teenagers free tickets to tus, which is ringing in the ears. ear protection. Ear protection is a rock concert. All of the seats Although these cells usually quite inexpensive, from simple were about 15 to 18 rows away recover, the researchers cau- foam inserts to custom plugs that from the stage. tioned that repeated exposure to baffle sound at selected db levels Beforehand, the kids were told loud noise could permanently chosen by the user. For as little how they could protect their damage hearing. as a couple dollars one can pre- hearing and were encouraged to serve much of the hearing that use foam ear plugs during the More research needed would normally be at risk; be performance. Only three chose The authors said more re- smart, and preserve you hearing, to use them. search is needed to determine if once you’ve lost it’s gone for life. Using a calibrated sound pres- teenage ears are more sensitive sure meter, researchers seated than adult ears. Guidelines for Editor’s Note: with the teens found that sound noise exposure among teenagers William Kent is the Director of Long Island Hearing a family owned and decibel levels (dB) ranged from may need to be updated, they operated Audiology and Hearing 82 to 110 dB and averaged 98.5 added. Instrument Practice since 1985. With dB. The average was greater than “It also means we definitely offices in Nassau and Suffolk Counties 100 dB for 10 of the 26 songs need to be doing more to ensure they can be reached at 1-800-698-5200 the sound levels at concerts are for information about this article and played. others about hearing preservation and Derebery and colleagues not so loud as to cause hearing hearing loss. Mention this article and noted that these levels exceeded loss and neurological damage in they will send you an informative booklet the workplace safety standards of teenagers, as well as adults,” said about it.
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Ask Ron Villano
Ron Villano, M.S., blah until spring. How can I keep my spirits up LMHC, ASAC, CCH is when the sun always seems to be going down? the leading expert in – Wintertime Blues working through change. As a father who lost his Dear Wintertime Blues: 17-year old son in an It certainly can seem like once the summer is auto accident, he always over, things get a bit “dim” as the nights start to get speaks from the heart. longer and it feels less comfortable outside. Con- As a licensed mental sider a few of these changes to lift your spirits! health counselor, he Make sure to add new, bright colors to your home. guides others on how to Simple touches like pillows, decorative items, and work through difficult times. As a national speaker and author of The Zing, Ron even a change of kitchen towels brings a spark into has appeared on TV and radio throughout the world. He the home. Take up an interest in beauty by taking will help you to Embrace the Power of Change in your photos which show the season from an artful eye. personal and professional life. The multiple colors of fall leaves, pictures of frosty branches against a morning sunrise. Go on line and check out activities and places to see that are Dear Ron, best done indoors – museums, libraries, even con- The change of season makes me feel so blue! The tinuing / adult education. And lastly, if there was days are shorter so it gets dark earlier. It gets cold ever a time to try a new craft, now that more time out so I don’t want to be out of my house. Seems is naturally spent in the home, why not get some like there is less to do so all I wind up doing is sitting creativity going and see what you can create when around my home. I enjoy the holidays when they you put a fresh thinking mind on the job. There is come around, and I take everyone up on invitations great beauty in every time of the year! when I can but there always seems to be an air of Editor’s Note: Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH, is the founder and director of Family & Personal Counseling, located at 872 Middle Country Road in St. James. He is an author of the book The Zing, has appeared on national TV, along with daily appearances on the Verizon FiOS1 network. With offices in St. James, Bohemia, East Islip, Levittown and Maspeth and a staff of 20 therapists from all backgrounds – Family & Personal Counseling addresses individual and family concerns of all ages. For additional information call 631-758-8290 or visit www.FamilyAndPersonalCounseling.com and www.RonVillano.com to listen to his featured interviews.
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Hip Problems by by supporting low arches, Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio correcting leg length in- Your hip is a weight- equalities and absorbing bearing joint, and all shock. At home there are your weight above the many things a patient can waistline has to be sup- do to help treatment. Exer- ported by your hips. cise regularly. Make sure Repeating the same ac- you get enough calcium tivity over and over and vitamin D, which stresses the hip joint and helps prevent osteoporo- can cause irritation and sis, a leading cause of hip inflammation. This can fracture – this is especially lead to overuse injury important for women. such as trochanteric bur- Following your chiro- sitis, tendinitis, muscle practor’s recommenda- strain, or a stress fracture. A chiropractor can help by tions will help reduce the A traumatic injury such as fall- manipulation (adjustment) of the chances of re-injury. ing on the hip, a car accident, or affected joints for proper align- being tackled in a football game, ment and recommending exer- Editor’s Note: can also cause pain and prob- Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio is a chiropractor cise to build muscle strength and practicing at 105 Lake Avenue So. in lems with the hip. joint stability. Strengthening hip Nesconset. She was the founder of the Other conditions, such as ar- muscles helps to stabilize the St. James Walking club and was a former thritis, osteoporosis, infection in joint and reduce the chance of president of the St. James Chamber of the joint, etc., can cause hip additional injury. Commerce. For further information, call 631-979-9854. problems. Orthotics can help problems ANNE MARIE LISA Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio Certified Nutritional Counselor, Reiki Practitioner, Intuitive Guide CHIROPRACTOR 105 Lake Ave. South, Nesconset, NY 11767
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POWER & POSSIBILITIES OF ESSENTIAL OILS The Basics by Terri Pace do these things. Maybe you have benefits of an essential oil are had a personal experience that directly related to the underlying Can Essential validates these statements chemistry of the plant from Oils Really (I know I have) and still wonder which it was distilled. Do That? how essential oils do what they Why is Oregano a good Have you do! choice to boost immune ever heard Outside of our own personal function? someone experiences and experimenta- Oregano essential oil contains talking about tion, how do we know what the chemical compound, Carva- the benefits each essential oil can do in the crol. “In recent years, consid- of using essential oils and won- body? How is it possible for es- erable research has been dered, “Can essential oils really sential oils to do these things? undertaken in an effort to estab- do that?” lish the biological actions of car- If you are talking to an “oil It Is So Simple! vacrol for its potential use in enthusiast,” you may have heard Essential oils are found in the clinical applications. Results some of these common flowers, seeds, fruit, bark, stems, from in vitro and in vivo studies statements: and/or roots of a plant. Essential show that carvacrol possess a va- Lavender is calming in anxious oils are extracted through steam riety of biological and pharma- moments and helps you sleep distillation or cold-pressing to cological properties including better. separate the aromatic com- antioxidant, antibacterial, anti- Oregano or Tea Tree are terrific pounds from the plant material. fungal, anticancer, anti-inflam- choices when you need to boost The specific combination of matory, hepatoprotective, your immune function. chemical constituents changes spasmolytic, and vasorelaxant.”1 Peppermint helps alleviate with environmental factors These wonderful properties of temporary pain, supports the res- (water, nutrients, sunlight avail- Carvcrol encourage me to have a piratory system and can help im- able to the plant), season, geo- bottle of Oregano essential oil in prove focus and energy. graphic area, etc. giving wide my home, at my fingertips, to be It is natural to wonder about variation of chemistry within a ready for anything undesirable the gifts of nature, and this is no plant genus/species. that might present itself this exception. Maybe you think it in- winter! credulous that essential oils can KEY POINT: The therapeutic Why does the Lavender have the ability to calm our nervous system? When a person is stressed, the adrenal glands release the body’s primary stress hormone, Cortisol. This hormone controls or affects many functions in the body (blood sugar levels, appetite, me- tabolism, blood pressure and the autonomic nervous system). Linalool is a chemical constit- uent commonly found in Lav- ender essential oil. There are many studies which note lina- lool’s calming effect and “strengthen the suggestion that inhaling linalool rich essential DO YOU NEED SAFE, oils can be useful as a mean to attain relaxation and counteract EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE anxiety.”2 One study found that simply smelling Lavender essen- HEALTH SOLUTIONS? tial oil had the ability to continued on facing page
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continued ange essential oils on my palm, decrease cortisol levels and pro- rub my hands together and place tect the body from oxidative my hands over my nose, and stress.3 breathe in deeply. The beautiful In this very stressful, 24-hour chemistry of these two essential “always on” lifestyle of many oils helps to open my airways, people these days, society can increase my mental alertness, benefit if we all keep a bottle of and improve my mood!* Lavender essential oil at our fin- These therapeutic benefits are gertips and simply inhale it when available to me because the un- feeling anxious or overwhelmed! derlying chemistry is 1) actually Why is Peppermint able to in the bottle, and 2) is natural, alleviate temporary pain, open pure, and potent. Synthetic our airways, and increase and/or other unnatural com- memory and focus? pounds often don’t deliver the One of the main chemical same therapeutic outcomes. Es- constituents in Peppermint es- sential oils are safe, therapeuti- sential oil is Menthol. As soon as cally effective and very you open the bottle and breathe affordable. However, not all es- it in, you can feel the menthol feel the cooling sensation of the sential oils are created equal. Be vapors opening your airways. menthol on your skin.* Menthol an educated consumer and use This increases the exchange of also endows this essential oil only certified pure, therapeutic oxygen in the cells and can help with its analgesic properties.4 grade essential oils for your increase mental alertness, too. I love to combine one drop family. Make sure the chemistry Apply it topically and you can each of Peppermint and Wild Or- continued on page 82
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SMITHTOWN HS EAST’S EXPLORERS VENTURE OUT TO THE OCEAN...
Students in Mr. Davy’s oceans class at Smithtown High School East enjoyed a day of marine life observations and exploration on the R/V Paumanok in Southampton. They compared the environments of the upper photic (sunlight) zone to the benthic (lower) zone and observed the differences in different types of organisms and species. They also used an otter trawl to collect the fish, including fluke, tropical fish, pipefish, blackfish, seabass, a type of cod and a seahorse. Photo courtesy of Smithtown Central School District
Creating Classroom Constitutions At Mills Pond Elementary School, students and staff dressed in red, white and blue and signed class constitutions on September 17, 2019.
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Students from Mills Pond Ele- set up their classroom rules and The school’s computer lab was mentary celebrated Constitution watched a short video on the decorated and used as a meeting Day on September 17, 2019 by U.S. Constitution and Bill of place for the signing. The rules learning facts about the U.S. Rights. After penning their rules and signatures will be Constitution and applying them for the year, each member of the prominently displayed in each to their own classroom and class signed their names to up- classroom. school rules. hold their class constitution Each class worked together to throughout the school year.
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RAISING AWARENESS FOR MENTAL HEALTH...
The Smithtown High School East girls varsity volleyball team’s community service project benefited the Child Life Department at Cohen Children’s Medical Center. The team created coloring packets to provide to patients at the medical center allowing patients to be distracted and express their feelings through art. Photo courtesy of Smithtown Central School District RAISING AWARENESS FOR MENTAL HEALTH...
Smithtown High School East senior and co-president of DECA Alexis Al- bert addressed the Suffolk County Legislators on October 2, 2019 im- ploring them to approve a bill that she helped to develop with Legis- lator Robert Trotta making No- vember “Teen Mental Health Awareness Month” in Suffolk County. Her efforts are part of a larger DECA community awareness campaign that she is running throughout the Smithtown Central School District this school year called BREATHE (Boosting, Reform- ing, and Enriching Access To Health Education). Pictured from left, Legis. Robert Trotta, Alexis Albert and Mat- thew Hennings, Smithtown High School East DECA co-adviser.
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Regina A. Brown Dr. Phil is survived by his loving wife, Pat, his nephew and medical partner, Dr. Gus Mantia and Regina A. Brown, of his niece, Rosemary Casey. In addition, he is sur- Smithtown, NY, passed vived by his beloved stepchildren, cherished grand away peacefully on Sep- nephews and nieces, great grand nephews and tember 9, 2019 at the age of nieces along with numerous devoted patients, 93. She was the beloved friends and colleagues. wife of Patrick J. Brown, Jr. A Funeral Mass was held on October 4, 2019 at Cherished mother of Carol Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church in St. James. Inter- (Mike) Ward, Kathy (Jerry) ment followed in his family plot at St. James Episco- Alonso, Joanne (Richie) Ker- pal Cemetery, St. James. win, Patti (Jay) Mulhall, The Mantia family has requested that, in lieu of Jeanne (Dan) Murphy, and flowers, they would deeply appreciate donations in Mike (Monica) Murphy. Dr. Mantia’s memory be made to: The American Loving grandmother of 12 Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY and great grandmother of Regina A. Brown 13220-3049 or the American Diabetes Association, six. She is survived by many 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202 other family members and friends. Dr. Mantia’s funeral arrangements were profes- A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. sionally supervised by the Maher family and staff of Church, Smithtown, NY. Interment followed at Cal- the St. James Funeral Home. verton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Arrangements were entrusted to the professional Frederick A. Swedish care of the Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and the Vigliante family. Frederick A. Swedish “Fred,” of Stony Brook, NY, Philip A. Mantia, M.D. passed away peacefully on September 15, 2019 at the Philip A. Mantia, M.D., age of 81. They Shall Not Be passed peacefully to his re- Forgotten. Proud Veteran ward on Sunday, September United States Navy and the 29, 2019 in Smithtown at Knights of Columbus, St. the age of 80. Born in James, NY. He was the be- Brooklyn, Dr. Mantia loved husband of Kathleen earned his medical degree J. Swedish. Cherished uncle from SUNY Downstate of Greg (Ann) Swedish. He Medical School, coming to is survived by many other Smithtown in 1968, begin- family members and friends. ning his 51 year Gastroen- A Funeral Mass was cele- Frederick A. Swedish terology practice associated brated at St. Patrick’s R.C. with Smithtown General Church, Smithtown, NY. Interment followed with and St. John’s Episcopal Dr. Philip Mantia Military Honors at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Smithtown, Hospitals. He welcomed his NY. In lieu of flowers; memorials may be made to nephew, Augustus G. Mantia, M.D. to the practice in ASPCA. Please use this link : 1978 in which they both continued to treat patients https://www.aspca.org/nyc or to the other charities. who became friends. Dr. Phil, as he was affection- Arrangements were entrusted to the professional ately known, joined the Mount Sinai Doctors in care of the Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and 1999 where he continued to practice until his recent the Vigliante family. hospitalization.
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PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIR- VOICE / PIANO LESSONS with AMERICAN LEGION HALL FOR GIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) Dr. Melanie Birnbaum - All Ages / WANTED: Hairdresser, with fol- Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. All Levels / NYSSMA Preparation. lowing prefered, manicurist for St. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Call 631-522-2921. 12/19 James Salon. Open 7 days for your heaven, blessed mother of the Son HELP WANTED – AUTO BODY convenience. If interested call of God, immaculate virgin, assist MAN - FABRICATOR / “Level A” 516-297-9001. 10/19S me in my necessity. Oh star of the MECHANIC. Contact DeonColli- RENT – The Sherwood Brothers sea, help me and show me herein, [email protected] 10/19 American Legion Post 1152, lo- you are my mother. Oh Holy CAREER OPPORTUNITY – Look- cated at 95 Lake Avenue, St. Mary, Mother of God, Queen of ing for 2 experienced salespersons James, is looking to rent its hall for Heaven and Earth, I humbly be- to join our dynamic, local real es- all occasions. Reasonable rates, seech you from the bottom of my tate team. Mentoring and coach- air conditioned, heat, tables, com- heart to succor me in this neces- ing program will bring your plete kitchen and ample parking. sity. There are none who can with- business to the next level. Reply Call Marty Thompson at 631-445- stand your power. Oh show me in confidence to Manager – 917- 8447. herein you are my mother. Oh 747-3793. 10/19 RECEPTION / MEETING HALL Mary conceived without sin pray FLORIDA VACATION RENTAL – AVAILABLE FOR USE – St. James for us who have recourse to thee. MysticDunesResort.com – Vaca- United Methodist Church, offers a (3 times). Oh Holy Mary I place tion at Kissimmee, Florida. Resort spacious meeting hall with com- this cause in your hands. (3 is minutes away from Disney’s mercial kitchen for civic and sup- times). Holy Spirit, you who solve Magic Kingdom, Sea World. port groups, receptions, clubs, all problems, light all roads so that Condo sleeps 6-8 with all the workshops and seminars. The I can obtain my goals. You gave comforts of home - 2 bedroom 35’x60’ meeting room has tables, me the divine gift to forgive and deluxe suite - Jacuzzi bath, fully chairs, rest rooms and a grand forget all evil against me, and that equipped kitchen and porch. Golf piano. The Church is located at in all instances of my life, you are course and country club open 7 532 Moriches Road in Head of with me. I want in this short days a week. $600/per week. Fri.- the Harbor. Expansive parking prayer to thank you for all things Fri., or Sun.-Sun., or Sat.-Sat. 3 and handicapped access is pro- as you confirm once again that I weeks available. Call Irene at vided. Contact the Office at 631- never want to be separated from 631-682-1871. 10/19 584-5340 for available dates and you in eternal glory. Thank you for SPACE AVAILABLE – Up to 1,800 suggested donations. The SJUMC your mercy toward me and mine. square feet. 176 Second Street, St. offers their facilities as a com- The person must say this prayer 3 James - 1 block off Lake Avenue. munity outreach to the St. James consecutive days, the request will Artists and artists groups, and area and welcomes all visitors. be granted. This prayer must be businesses invited to inquire. LOOKING FOR HELP? Place a published after the favor has been Rental fee upon request. Call Na- classified ad in Our Town and granted. K.B. 10/19 talie at 631-862-6198. 10/19 reach over 6,500 families and LIMOUSINE FOR HIRE – Lincoln JOIN THE SMITHTOWN GAR- businesses for only $5 for the first SUV. Licensed – Insured – De- DEN CLUB – Learn about garden- 20 words and .10¢ for each ad- pendable. All Airports/Night-on- ing and meet new people. Club ditional word. Call 631-862-9849 the-Town/Vineyards/Special meets the 2nd Tuesday of the for information or mail a check to: Occasions. 20% OFF when you month at the Brush Barn on Mid- Our Town, 359 Lake Avenue, St. mention you saw the ad in Our dle Country Road in Smithtown. James, NY 11780. Town. Call and book today! 631- Call Joan Weicks at 631-361- 487-2927. 10/19rv 2007 for more info. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – The So- ciety for Lending Comforts to the Sick, located at 71 Blydenburg Avenue in Smithtown, is in need of volunteers for the Thrift Shop. The shop is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information call 631- 265-1674 and leave a message.
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The following is a list of advertisers who can be found in this issue of Our Town • St. James ARCHITECTS Express Family Wellness EXTERMINATING Enspire Design Group Dr. Gary DiBenedetto Scientific Exterminating Michael Morbillo 320 Lake Avenue - Walk -Ins 599 Lake Avenue 273 Lake Avenue 631-265-5252 | Fax: 862-7272 631-471-9500 St. James Chiropractic Dr. Raymond Semente FINANCIAL ART 265 Lake Avenue Ameriprise Financial Watermark Galleries 631-584-7722 Lawrence Just Fine Art Photography 1200 Vets. Mem. Hwy., Hauppauge, 220 Lake Avenue True Sport Care 631-428-4829 631-379-2061 62 Lake Avenue South, Nesconset 631-584-TRUE (8783) Branch Financial Services ATTORNEY Attn: Chubbies Program Harlan J. Fischer, President Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. 50 Route 111, Smithtown 291 Lake Avenue DANCE 631-979-6000 631-584-0100 | Fax: 631-584-2304 Seiskaya Ballet 7 Flowerfield - Suite 16 Edward Jones Investments AUDIOLOGY 631-862-6925 | 631-862-1722 Scott Posner, CFP 542 North Country Road Long Island Hearing, Inc. 55 Southern Blvd., Nesconset DENTIST 631-862-2020 631-972-5211 | 1-800-698-5200 North Country Dental Care Dr. Thomas Vigliante FUNERAL HOMES AUTOMOTIVE Dr. Gregory Skrapits Branch Funeral Homes Repair | Parts | Gas 436 North Country Road 190 East Main Street, Smithtown Deon Collision & Customs 631-584-5605 631-724-9500 30 Doyle Street 551 Route 25A, Miller Place 631-744-9700 631-257-5500 EVENTS Daniel Gale | Sotheby’s St. James Funeral Home King Bear Auto Service Centers Smithtown H.S. Art Contest 829 Middle Country Road 805 Middle Country Road View Art and Vote 631-584-5200 631-366-2500 Sunday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Voting ends Saturday, November 30 HEALTH | FITNESS St. James Automotive Center 81 Route 111, Smithtown Anne Marie Lisa 525 North Country Road 631-584-6600 Certified Nutritional Counselor 631-584-5798 631-525-1045 Deepwells Haunted Mansion 2019 BAKERY Dead and Breakfast Where Guests Family & Personal Counseling, Alpine Pastry Shoppe Check In But Never Check Out Hypnosis and Weight Loss 59 Route 111, Smithtown and Trail of Terror at Deepwells Farm 872 Middle Country Road 631-265-5610 County Park | Very Very Very Scary 631-758-8290 Fridays: Oct. 18, 25, 7-10 pm. BANK Saturdays: Oct. 19, 26, 7-10 pm. Jyoti Wellness Awakened Roslyn Savings Bank Route 25A & Moriches Rd. 213 Lake Avenue 556 North Country Road 631-862-2020. www.Jyotiwithin.com 631-862-4200 Tickets: $15 pre sale | $20 at the door. 631-250-9977
BEAUTY Seiskaya Ballet’s Motion Sports Medicine - Salon 230 The Nutcracker St. James | Physical Therapy 230 Lake Avenue December 19-22, 6 performances (Moving on Nov. 1) from 631-862-7023 | 631-584-9644 Staller Center for the Performing Arts 430 North Country Rd., St. James Stony Brook University 631-686-6600 Scruples ‘Head to Toe’ nutcrackerballet.com to 521 Route 111, Suite 107 430 North Country Road Hauppauge | 631-724-9509 631-632-ARTS 631-584-8030 Shaolin Self Defense Centers
St. James Funeral Home 556-08 North Country Road BOUTIQUE | CLOTHING 829 Middle Country Road 631-617-5148 Chica Boutique presents Camp Good Mourning 367 Lake Avenue a free bereavement program for children Simply Natural Solutions 631-250-9613 on Saturday, November 9, 1-3 p.m. Wellness Consultations Call 631-584-5200 Terri Pace | 631-487-1627 CHIROPRACTORS [email protected] [email protected] Dr. Linda M.Bocchichio 105 Lake Avenue South, Nesconset 61st Annual Holiday Tea & Sale at HOME IMPROVEMENT 631-979-9854 St. James United Methodist Church CAPO Design Build Saturday, November 23 30 Lake Avenue South | Nesconset Chiropractic Healthcare of St. James 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 631-250-9200 Dr. Gregory R. Thomaier 532 Moriches Road 338 Lake Avenue 631-584-5340 Debus Painting 631-584-8100 & Wallpapering 631-862-7924
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Inside-Out LIQUOR & WINE Paul Regina | Re/Max Kitchens, Baths & More Grape Culture | Wine & Spirits Eastern Properties 367A Lake Avenue 248 Lake Avenue 531 Hawkins Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma 631-584-5312 | 631-942-9636 631-862-4727 516-314-7782
Morecraft Construction Liquorium Reliance Real Estate 631-584-7010 430-04 North Country Road 359 Lake Avenue 631-862-7020 631-862-9000 | 631-680-5143 P. DeBlasio Builders 273 Lake Avenue MUSIC LESSONS Re/Max Beyond 631-584-5500 Drum Lessons with John Miceli 177 West Main Street, Smithtown email: [email protected] 631-862-1100 Property Master Home Inspections OPTOMETRY Robin Rosenberg 516-380-0727 Stony Brook Vision World Signature Premier Properties 2194A Nesconset Hwy., Stony Brook 7 West Main Street, Smithtown Quality Water Group | Robert Milani 631-246-5468 631-379-8636 | 631-360-2800 631-316-3091 1888safewater.com PETS Denise Voelker, CBR Natural Hounds Daniel Gale | Sotheby’s Scotty’s Masonry Human Grade Dog Food 81 Route 111, Smithtown 631-265-4398 | 631-872-1076 Delivered to your door 631-584-6600, ext 1610 | 516-242-1339 www.NaturalHoundsLI.com Vazac Contracting RESTAURANTS 333 First Avenue - Suite 1 PRINTING On / Off Premise Catering 631-584-7817 Business | Invitations Matt’s Pizza Graphics du jour, ltd. 348 Lake Avenue INSURANCE 359 Lake Avenue 631-862-6161 Allstate Insurance 631-862-9849 Ryan Dittmar Agency NOCO | North Country 462 Moriches Road Impact Plus Signs & Graphics 429 North Country Road 631-686-5177 30 Doyle Street 631-250-0600 631-265-8195 State Farm Insurance Rocco’s Pizza & Pasta Jim Winter Agency REAL ESTATE 429 North Country Road 320 Lake Avenue DeBarbieri Associates 631-862-1600 | Fax: 862-6152 631-584-5929 406 North Country Road 631-862-7447 Spuntino Brick Oven • Pizza • INTERIOR DESIGN Restaurant • Bar Creative Windows Henrietta Homes & Properties 420 North Country Road 347 Lake Avenue 328 Lake Avenue 631-686-6700 631-366-0212 631-862-6999 The Trattoria Natalie Weinstein Liz Jongebloed 532 North Country Road Design Associates DeBarbieri Associates 631-584-3518 455-459 Lake Avenue 406 North Country Road Uniquely Natalie Consignment 631-903-0836 Villa Sorrento 176 Second Street 823 Middle Country Road 631-862-6198 | Fax: 862-7834 Marianne Koke, CBR 631-265-9865 Daniel Gale | Sotheby’s JEWELRY 81 Route 111, Smithtown Voila! The Bistro St. James Jewelry Shoppe 631-584-6600 | 631-335-7111 244 Lake Avenue 483 Lake Avenue 631-584-5686 631-862-6775 Jill McDowell Douglas Elliman Real Estate SCHOOLS | CONSULTING LANDSCAPING / 996 Jericho Tpke, Smithtown Bridge College Consultants GARDEN CENTERS 631-543-9400 | 516-316-2000 PO Box 685, St. James Design | Maintenance | Plants 516-662-1612 Tree Removal | Equipment David & Rowena Nedvin Competition Tree Service Signature Premier Properties SWIMMING POOLS 631-584-5575 7 West Main Street, Smithtown Sundance Swimming Pools 631-767-5221 | 631-360-2800 631-862-1900 Homestead Landscaping 631-588-5296 Maria Orlandi TRAVEL Douglas Elliman Real Estate Executive Fliteways Mazelis Gift & Garden Center 996 Jericho Tpke., Smithtown Private Jet Charters Mazelis Landscape Contracting 631-697-0474 | 631-858-6955 800-533-3363 400 North Country Road 631-724-5425
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