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IN THIS ISSUE

MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Our Town Impact Plus Signs & Graphics ...... 4 AROUND TOWN S • T • J • A • M • E • S Car Show at Flowerfield Fairgrounds ....6 Halloween Haunted Mansion at Deepwells ...... 8 & 19 K of C to Hold Monster Mash ...... 8 STAFF Castles to Cottages House Tour a Huge Success ...... 10 Ruth Garthe ...... Editor Community Assoc. of Greater St. James Car Show a Success ..12 Robin Clark ...... Associate Editor Farmer’s Market Wrap Up ...... 12 Lemonade for a Cause ...... 14 Elizabeth Isabelle . . Feature Writer Holiday Tea & Sale at St. James United Methodist Church ...... 16 William Garthe ...... Advertising Veteran’s Day Parade on November 11 ...... 16 Sales Scandinavian Bazaar Set for November 10 ...... 17 Annual Fall Indoor Garage Sale ...... 17 Scouts Remember 9/11 ...... 18 Harlan Fischer Receives Award ...... 20 OUR TOWN IN THE NEWS Smithtown Food Pantry Donations Needed ...... 22 – ST. JAMES – Preparing for Emergency Situations for Your Pets ...... 2 4 is a monthly publication produced HISTORICALLY SPEAKING ...... 28-32 exclusively for the people of ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT St. James, Nissequogue and Mills Pond Gallery Features Member Artist Showcase ...... 34 Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. On Stage at Smithtown Performing Arts Center ...... 36 The Atelier at Flowerfield Happenings ...... 38-39 Call 631-862-9849 for On Stage at Staller Center ...... 40 Advertising & Copy Deadline Mills Pond House Gallery Calendar of Events ...... 42 The Jazz Loft Schedule ...... 44 OUR TOWN is mailed directly to Gallery North Events, Exhibitions and Classes ...... 46 every residence & business in the The Art League of Long Island ...... 48-49 The Sounds of Puerto Rico in Stony Brook ...... 50 11780 zip code area Sunday is Fun Day at Long Island Museum ...... 51 (6559 total copies mailed) Long Island Museum Calendar...... 52-53 St. James Post Office Permit #10 Smithtown Historical Society Happenings ...... 54 St. James, NY 11780 Programs Offered at the Library ...... 56-62 PET ADOPTIONS ...... 63 Published by DESIGN IDEAS ...... 64 Graphics du jour, Ltd. FINANCIAL FOCUS ...... 66-67 359 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 NATURALLY SPEAKING ...... 68 631-862-9849 / Fax: 631-862-9839 NATURE PAGES For Kids (and Adults) ...... 69 email: [email protected] IN THE SCHOOLS ...... 70 website: www.ourtownstjames.com HEALTH NOTES The Dreaded ACL Injury ...... 72 Not responsible for typographical errors. We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or Bone Health: What You Should Know ...... 74-75 refuse to print editorial or advertising material Guard Happiness, Treat Hearing Loss ...... 76 deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image Living With Multiple Sclerosis ...... 78-79 or unsuitable for its readers. Ask Ron Villano ...... 80 Copyright © 2018 Empowered Living With Essential Oils ...... 82 Graphics du jour, Ltd. Chiropractic: Three Types of Care ...... 84 CELEBRATIONS ...... 86 All Rights Reserved POET’S CORNER ...... 86 ST. JAMES DAY ...... 88-91 OBITUARIES ...... 94 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ...... 96 DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS ...... 98-99

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Impact Plus Signs & Graphics of St. James 30 Doyle St. - Suite 5, St. James 631-265-8195 [email protected] www.impactplussigns.com instagram: impact_plus_signs by Elizabeth Isabelle Did you know that on average, people see more than 5,000 ad- vertisements a day? Signs and ics makes all of their products in- Graph- graphics are an effective brand house. Utilizing state-of-the-art ics pro- building tool and an effective vi- equipment and by doing all the vides sual communication to market a work themselves, you the client bucket business, both internally and ex- saves money and time. After fab- truck ternally. An expertly executed rication, your sign is delivered installa- graphic helps to market your and installed with minimal dis- tion for business, enhance your brand ruption to your business. Think your awareness, grab the attention of about your logo and business building the public – all while boosting name as art that represents your installa- your marketing power. hard work, innovation and cre- tion and Impact Plus Signs and Graph- ativity. Custom outdoor signs and offers ics of St. James is a family run graphics drive store traffic and mainte- business that was founded in name recognition. Choose from nance 1994. Impact Plus Signs and window graphics, neon signs, and re- Graphics provides their clients awnings, directory signs, vehicle pair on all new and with the latest technology in the lettering, vinyl signs, elegant existing signage. industry, innovative thinking and painted and routed signs, digital Visit Impact Plus Signs and design on each project, strong printing, LED retro, directory Graphics beautiful and informa- client relationships and customer signs, illuminated boxes and tive website at service excellence. After all, at more. impactplussigns.com, as well as Impact Plus Signs and Graphics, Window and wall graphics their instagram account at they understand that for their provide fresh images, messages impact_plus_signs, to view their clients, signs mean business. Of- and colors that get noticed. Win- work (much of which you will fering full service printing and dow lettering helps make it easy recognize around our town) and sign building, Impact Plus Signs to get information to clients learn more about how Impact and Graphics knows that the about your business. Neon signs Plus Signs and Graphics can help right signs and graphics can help grab attention and announce that your business be a stand-out any business grow and be recog- you are there! A beautiful and among others and help your nized. Impact Plus Signs and dramatic awning over the en- business grow. Graphics specialize in both small trance to your business with your The entire staff at Impact Plus and large projects. Their expert distinctive logo and branding is Signs and Graphics want wish staff will walk you through the not only welcoming but makes a the residents of St. James a safe entire process from concept to statement about your impeccable and happy holiday season and completion. attention to detail and customer look forward to helping with all Impact Plus Signs and Graph- service. Impact Plus Signs and your graphic and design needs.

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Halloween Haunted Mansion at Deepwells Farm County Park Get ready, get set... to torical Society, with a little help from the St. James scream when the Deepwells Chamber of Commerce, is sure to be a lot of fun. Haunted Mansion welcomes So get ready for a spook-talaur time. you to visit their all nEw For additional information call Scott “DeaD & BreakfaSt” where (Edward Jones) at 631-862-2020 or Denise guests Check In but never (Artpix Studio) at 631-862-2808 or visit Check out. www.DeepwellsHauntedMansion.com The mansion and property will be transformed into a K of C to Hold Monster Mash rEally rEally sCary haunted house with 16 rooms of The Knights of horror and a wooded trail of terror. It is Columbus will hold $10 per person to ENTER If you DarE! their MonstEr This is not for the faint of heart. Children under 12 Mash on Saturday, not permitted without an adult. The house will be October 27, 2018 open for 4 MORE HORRIFYING NIGHTS FROM 7- from 7 to 10 p.m. 10 P.M. at the Sts. Philip Carve these dates and James Audito- into your brain: rium, 1 Carow Place friday & Saturday Oct. 19 & 20 in St. James. friday & Saturday Oct. 26 & 27 Listen and dance to live music by “Left Jab” – Cos- Proceeds go to the refurbishing of the Deepwells tumes are optional. BYO (hot-cold food, beer, etc.) property. The house is located at the intersection of Munchies, soft drinks and coffee will be provided. Route 25A and Moriches Road in St. James. Tickets, at $15/person, can be obtained on The event, sponsored by the Deepwells Farm His- www.KofCSSPJ.org [paypal]

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Castles to Cottages of St. James, a Huge Success Celebrate St. James, a non profit organization, hosted its first “Castles and Cottages of St.James” house tour on September 7, for 200 guests. The event began at the Deepwells Mansion parking lot, where volunteers, Sheila Graziosi, Cheryl Rutigliano and Pat Clark, distributed brochures and maps of the homes on the tour to the registered guests. After a day of touring the very special homes in St. James, Head of the Har- bor and Nissequogue, guests were delighted to visit the Nissequogue Golf Club where they en- joyed a lavish brunch. An added special treat was homeowners enough for opening their homes in an exhibit of eight artist’s support of the efforts of Celebrate St. James. Special work, who are associated thanks to the many volunteers who greeted the with SAG, (Smithtown guests at these unique homes and stunning outdoor Artist Group). spaces. Guests came away with many ideas to incor- Arline Goldstein, who porate into their homes and gardens. The weather coordinated the event was superb, and that helped to make this event so said, “We can’t thank the enjoyable.” Imagine... A vacation-land right in your own backyard!

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Car Show a Huge Success The Community Association of ple Mustang Police Department, City of New Greater St. James hosted its 2nd fan favorite 2nd place | Joe Ven- York, Widows & Children Fund. Car Show this year along Lake tura; Miler Place - 1937 Red ford Special thanks to the Smith- Avenue on Sunday, September Cabriolet Street Rod town Highway Department, 23, 2018. fan favorite 3rd place | Lucas Mary Said owner of 7-11 for use McNamara; St. James - 1966 of electricity for the musicians, Trophy Winners are.... Reef Turquoise Pontiac the Tom Petty Band who gave Best engine#32 | Rick Alessi of great entertainment during the St. James - 1969 Red Chevy Ca- The Community Association show and to the Civic Associa- maro raised $1,000 for the SBA Ser- tion committee who helped to Best Interior #32 | Rick Alessi of geants Benevolent Association put together a fabulous event. St. James - 1969 Red Chevy Ca- maro Best Paint Job #38 | Lednard St. James Farmer’s Market Wrap Up Federo; Smithtown - 1972 Black The Community Association & White Oldsmobile of Greater St. James would like Most Original #9 | Ron Brandt; to give a Special Shout out to: St. James - 1983 Black Oldsmo- St. James Lutheran Church, bile Pastor Neil Mittelstaedt and the Best foreign #21| Roger Rug- Council for allowing us to use gieri; St. James - 1977 280Z Dat- the parking lot for our Market sun for the season. Thank you for Most Custom #28 | John Hunt; the wonderful musicians, by St. James -1923 Ford T OOmpa entertainment, Wayne Best in Show #8 | Mario Mattera; Ferguson, who performed all St. James - 1967 Red Corvette season long, making for a fan favorite 1st place | Bob pleasant shopping experience. Boutin; St. James -1966 Blue/Pur-

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Lemonade for a Cause! Second grade student for lending ten gallon at Sts. Philip and James coolers for the event School, Lucas Hoff- and Smithtown Min- mann, is a very kind, uteman Press for do- considerate and empa- nating promotional thetic boy who shows signs. Lucas raised compassion for people $483. It is a day we who have had sadness will never forget. in their life. Lucas has Lucas, son of Justine great friends at Sts. and Klaus Hoffmann, Phillip and James. One was thrilled. Thank you of his special friends is to all who came out Tyler Farrell. They have and supported him! been very close since If you would like to they met in Pre-K and show continued sup- are true buddies. Tyler port for Lucas and The lost his mother at a young age. President Ken Donato was fan- Katie Farrell Memorial Play- She was a student at SSPJ and tastic in allowing Lucas to host ground please visit the school loved children dearly. The the stand on their property and website at www.sspjschool.net Church and School are raising supplied the ice as well as mak- or see the Sts. Philip & James money for a memorial play- ing a generous donation. In addi- Parish Bulletin. ground in her memory. tion, members Betty and George “thank you and God Bless!” ~ When dreaming up the idea of Boyd helped to arrange the event Ms. Diane Anderson, Principal, hosting a lemonade stand as kids and sent out a call to their mem- Sts. Philip & James School, 359 do, Lucas started to think about bers to ask for support. They too Clinton Avenue, St. James, NY something much bigger. He de- were very generous. The re- 11780. cided he wanted to raise money sponse was overwhelming! Many for the memorial playground to Elk’s Club members came to sup- honor Tyler’s mother. We started port Lucas’s cause and were in- to brainstorm locations, and credibly generous. reached out to the Elk’s Club Special thanks to Sal Coppola Lodge on Edgewood Avenue. from Villa Sorrento, in St. James, St. James Lutheran Church Holiday Craft Fair on November 10 The St. James Lutheran Church will hold its annual holiday All Phases of Masonry: Crafts fair on Saturday, Novem- • Driveways • Patios ber 10, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 3 • Walkways p.m. • Retaining Walls Handcrafted articles made by • Stoops/Steps talented craftspeople will be for • Concrete sale, including Christmas decora- Landscape Design: tions, wood items, dolls, toys, • Architectural silk flowers, fabric crafts, country Drawings and victorian items and home- • 3-D Renderings baked goods. There will also be a • Plantings handmade quilt raffle. • Seed-Sod The Church is located on • Grading Woodlawn and Second Avenues Water Features: in St. James - two blocks east of • Waterfalls 631-320-2070 Lake Avenue. For additional in- • Ponds Designsbylongo.com • Sheer Descent formation call 631-473-7976 or Waterfalls [email protected] 631-584-5212. OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2018 – 15 –

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OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2018 – 16 – AROUND TOWN 60th Annual Holiday Tea & Sale SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 The St. James United Methodist Church, located at 532 Moriches Road in St. James, will hold their 59th Annual Holiday Tea and Sale on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Holiday crafts and gifts, cheese, apples, a Harvest Table, jams and preserves, baked goods, and decorations for your Come and enjoy a traditional desserts. home will all be available for Silver Tea, featuring finger sand- For additional information purchase. There will also be a wiches, various hors d’oeuvres and directions, please call Silent Auction Basket Sale. and a variety of homemade 631-584-5340. Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration on November 11 The Sgt. John W. Cooke Post ment are They will march along Lake Av- 395 extends an invitation to the encouraged enue to the St. James Elementary community to join them in their to partici- School where the appropriate celebration of Veteran’s Day, Sun- pate. Be ceremonies will take place. day, November 11, 2018. It is the sure to wear day set aside by a grateful nation uniforms Please contact Parade to honor all veterans who served if you have Chairman Sal Riccobono at in the Armed Forces. The parade them. 516-987-6201 or mail responses and ceremony is our chance to The par- to: 93 Cambon Avenue, immortalize those who made the ade group will assemble at 9:15 St. James, NY 11780, if you plan ultimate sacrifice. All military a.m. at the intersection of Lake to participate so he can include personnel on leave or recently and Woodlawn Avenues, St. you in their line of march, and returned from overseas deploy- James and step off at 10 a.m. for any other questions.

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Annual Scandinavian Bazaar Set for November 10 The Sons of Norway, Loyal Lodge No. 252, will hold their Annual Scandinavian Bazaar on Saturday, November 10 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Nor- for a Scandinavian food basket For additional information call way Hall, 201 Seventh Street (on and many other items! Be sure to 631-862-8017 and Like their the corner of 7th St. and 4th see the beautiful 24-foot Viking Facebook page – Loyal Lodge Ave.) in St. James. ship on display. Sons of Norway. A variety of imported food items will be for sale including: cheeses, chocolates, Rodkal, flat bread, Lingonberries to name a few along with authentic Scandi- navian baked goods including Chocolate Julekake, Sostekake, Krumkake & Cake pops and almond cake. Also offered for sale are items from all five Favors Scandinavian countries including available for Fall nisse, t-shirts, jewelry, coffee delivery Cheesecakes mugs, decals, embroidered and caramel Apple crumb, lace table runners and many pumpkin decorative items. Bring your friends and enjoy a Large Selection of delicious Scandinavian lunch in- Halloween Cakes, cluding Lapskaus (a hearty Nor- Halloween Treats Cookies, Cupcakes wegian stew), yellow pea soup, Smorbrod (open-faced sand- wiches), homemade Norwegian waffles with Lingonberries and more! YUM! There will be raffle drawings

Annual Fall #1 In Indoor Children’s Cakes Garage Sale Assorted The St. James United Methodist Fall Pies 20% Church, located at 532 Moriches Road in St. James, (north of 25A), Delicious OFF will hold their annual fall In- FRENCh ANY pURchASE Door GaraGE salE (rain or MACARoNS & $5 mAximUm diScOUNT shine) on Saturday, October 20, Excluding Holidays. 2018, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CRoIS-NUtS With coupon only. 1 per customer. You may rent a table and sell Not combinable. your own items for $30 or just GLUtEN Expires 11/13/18 come and browse. $30 buys you FREE an 8-foot table and the space SUGAr FrEE Cakes, Brownies, under it (non-refundable). Doors Cookies & Brownies Candy & Caramel Cupcakes will be open at 9 a.m. to set up; & Bread 10 a.m. to the public. Food and apples Gender Reveal cakes refreshments will be available at 59 Rt. 111, Smithtown (Village Center) the Church kitchen. Call the church office at 631- 631-265-5610 584-5340 for additional informa- tion. alpinepastryshop.com

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SCOUtS reMeMBer 9/11... Pictured are members of Boy Scout troop 301 who particpated in the September 11 remembrance Ceremony at the St. James fire Department.

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Harlan Fischer Receives the 2018 ‘Quality of Life Award’ at the Cetera Financial Group’s National Advisor Conference Harlan Fischer, President of cher the Vanderbilt Museum and Plane- Branch Financial Services, Inc., standout tarium through 2000. Also, in the in Smithtown, NY, recently at- choice for year 2000, Harlan was named tended Cetera Financial Group’s this award. Man of the year in Business by annual conference held in San Harlan was the Times Beacon Record news- Antonio, Texas. There were more president papers. than 3,500 advisors and staff of the Harlan is Past President of the from across the country at the Smithtown Metropolitan Contemporary conference which ran from Au- Rotary Glass Group, where he served as gust 22 through the 25th. Club, Pres- president for eight years through To conclude the weekend of ident of the 2009. He is on the Advisory networking and education, Fis- Society of Council at UrbanGlass in Brook- cher was awarded the 2018 Financial lyn. Harlan and Olivia are ‘Quality of life award’ – a very Service founding members of The Ennion special honor bestowed on the Profession- Harlan fischer Society at The Corning Museum individual who has demonstrated als, and of Glass and are Directors Advi- a pattern of leadership in the Chairman of the Walnut Street sory Circle members of the Long areas of community service, Securities Representative Advi- Island Museum in Stony Brook. charitable giving and most of all, sory Council. He taught financial He and Olivia have given arts has created a lasting impact on planning courses for more than scholarships to graduates of the world around them. 14 of his 44-year career. Harlan Smithtown High Schools since Fischer, along with his wife currently serves as chairman of 1997. Olivia, have made it their mis- the Planning Board in the Village Harlan has given talks on art sion to positively impact the lives of Head of the Harbor. collecting and studio art glass of those around them. His pas- Fischer was President of the from coast to coast and served sion for the arts, animals, impres- Board of Directors of the Smith- on the board of directors of the sive civic and nonprofit town Township Arts Council from Art Alliance for Contemporary involvement, financial care and 1992-1997. Harlan served as Glass (AACG) for eight years generosity within the greater Vice President of the Board of prior to becoming the AACG Smithtown community made Fis- Trustees of the Suffolk County president in November 2011 and serving through November 2016. He still serves on its executive committee. Harlan joined the board of the Art League of Long Island in Feb- Soul Brew: ruary of 2017 and was elected President on January 1, 2018. He An urban, funky and cozy coffee shop and eatery! and Olivia are major sponsors of The Jazz Loft in Stony Brook as well as the Music Masters’ Pro- BREAKFAST gram at East End Arts. They also & LUNCH sponsor the annual Galaxy of Glass exhibition at the Fallbrook Served Daily ‘til 4 PM Arts Center (CA), the MFA Glass • Dine In or Take Out • Program at Tulane University and have consulted on major art • Specialty Coffees & Teas • projects including Stony Brook Crumb Cake Latte • Homemade Pastries • Custom Egg Sandwich University Hospital. In addition to their love of the TRIVIA NIGHT 7:30 PM Tuesday • OPEN MIC NIGHT Thursday arts, the Fischers have sponsored LIVE MUSIC - 7-10 PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday the annual Pet-a-Palooza at Little In the Shelter Animal Rescue and have 556-18 Route 25A, St. James, NY, 11780 Green Hills donated a dog run/park to the 631-250-9238 Shopping Town of Smithtown Animal Visit us @ facebook.com/soulbrewstjames Center Shelter. OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2018 – 21 –

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Smithtown Food Pantry Donations Still Needed by william J. Garthe needed school supplies. index cards and boxes, and Once again I would like to Fiskars children’s scissors. thank the very very generous items needed Your donations are much ap- residents of St. James for keeping for the food pantry: preciated and can be dropped me busy dropping off their dona- Baked beans, tuna fish, off at my office: tions for the Smithtown Food all types canned vegetables, reliance real estate Pantry. Each week you have re- spaghetti, tomato sauce, peanut 359 Lake ave., St. James ally come through with your do- butter and jelly, snacks, all (across from 7-Eleven) nations which are greatly boxed pastas, baby food and appreciated by the Pantry and formula. I’m looking for the small dona- those who found themselves in tions that don’t warrant a drive to need. Canned goods, pasta, other items: Smithtown; the one can of tuna, toothbrushes, toothpaste, rolls of Soaps - hand & shower, or baked beans, a box of pasta, toilet paper, school supplies, dia- shampoo, toothpaste, tooth- one bottle of shampoo, anything pers (both baby and adult) are brushes, toilet paper, paper that will help someone in need. some examples of our residents’ towels, baby diapers and baby I will collect and deliver to the generosity. wipes. Pantry each week whatever is I am publishing a list of items donated. needed, just in case you have school supplies Thank you in advance for your any of these in abundance in Back packs, composition generosity. We are generally your pantry, as there are some books, notebooks, glue sticks, open to accept donations folks right here in St. James and crayons, colored pencils, pencils Monday through Thursday, from Smithtown who could use a little and pencil cases, pencil sharp- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional temporary help. This year the eners, pens, erasers, color mark- information, call me at pantry has asked for much ers, highlighters, pocket folders, 631-862-9000.

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LIVES, LOVES, AND LAMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES Deepwells: A Crown Jewel in St. James by Bradley harris, smithtown historian with this article, I am focusing on the history of the “Great Es- tates of st. James.” from its in- ception, st. James always had a number of large estates within its boundaries. that is still true today, especially when you re- member that the incorporated villages of head of the harbor and nissequogue are within the postal district of st.James. the first of these large estates were located along north Country road, and for that rea- son, I have chosen to write about Deepwells, a smith fam- ily home that was built in 1845. this article first appeared in the Deepwells, the georgian mansion built by george Curtis in 1845 for Joel long Island historical Journal, L.g. Smith. the house stands on the north side of north Country road, just Vol. 19, nos.1-2, fall of west of Moriches road. It is owned today by Suffolk County. 2006/spring of 2007. “came to Smithtown from New of land that Smith purchased In 1992, the house today Jersey before 1810, the year he from Gamaliel Taylor, another known as Deepwells and thir- married Elizabeth, a daughter of descendant of Richard Smythe. teen acres of open land sur- Charles Smith.” He lived on The house was built on the north rounding it, were purchased by Three Sisters Road in St. James. side of North Country Road on Suffolk County and added to the By the time Smith commissioned the crest of a small hill that Suffolk County parks system. him, Curtis had become a mas- makes the house even more im- Back in 1987, when the pur- ter-builder having built the Pres- posing. The home that Curtis chase of the property was a hotly byterian Church (1823-1825) built for Smith is fancier and contested issue in the Suffolk and the Presbyterian Manse more elegant than the Mills Pond County Legislature, Legislator (1835) in Smithtown Branch. Ac- House, a fact that is easily seen Steven Englebright suggested that cording to local tradition, Smith when the two houses are com- the estate would become “a asked that Curtis build “a fancier, pared. crown jewel” of Suffolk County’s more elegant home than his The differences between the parks. Deepwells has always cousin, William Wickham Mills,” two houses can be found in the been a gem because of its built in 1838 at Mills Pond in St. finishing touches. The Smith sparkling classic beauty and ar- James. That house was designed house has a one story veranda chitectural style. It is a “crown by a City architect that runs completely across the jewel” because of its rich history named Calvin Pollard and was face of the house. The veranda and the fascinating story of the built on a Georgian, five bay, roof is supported by six fluted lives of the people who made center hall plan, with Greek re- columns with “carved capitals” Deepwells their home. vival detailing. At the time it was that rest on a “granite foundation Built between 1845 and 1847, built in 1838, the Mills Pond with flagstone flooring,” while the house is a classic example of House was the grandest house in the Mills Pond House has only a Greek Revival architecture. The Smithtown. It was this house that portico. The Smith house has a house was built for Joel Louis Smith wanted Curtis to emulate. service wing that is set at right Griffing Smith, a sixth generation (Barbara Van Liew, “Deepwells,” angles to the main house while descendant of Richard Smythe, Preservation Notes, Fall/Winter, the Mills house has the wing the founder of Smithtown. In 1979, p. 9.) extending parallel to the main 1845, Joel L.G. Smith commis- Construction of the Smith block of the house. The place- sioned the artisan George Curtis house that we know as Deep- ment of the service wing to build a house for him. Curtis wells began in 1845 on ten acres continued on page 30

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Deepwells: A Crown Jewel in St. James continued from page 28 tance,” prepared by Nicholas accentuates the classical Greek Langhart, architectural historian, lines of the Smith house. The pp. 97-102. On file in the L.I. Smith house has “fully enclosed Room of the Smithtown Library.) pediments on the end gables,” What sets Deepwells apart while the Mills house “has only from most other historical sites ‘returns’ suggesting pediments.” and makes it a “crown jewel” is The Smith house has a cupola its rich history. The people who which “crowns the roof” while lived here and the events that the Mills house has none. The transpired in their lives give this Smith house has beautifully house a fascinating and unique carved trim or molding through- history. out. The molded plasterwork Joel Louis Griffing Smith throughout the house gives a (1819-1876) was the son of beauty and elegance not found Nathaniel and Sarah (Floyd) in the Mills house. “The finished Smith, the foster brother and house thus exceeded the grand- sister who grew up together at est house in Smithtown” and Joel Sherrewogue in St. James, fell in L.G. Smith could rightfully claim love and got married. (Charlotte he had the finest house in Smith- Ganz, ed., Colonel Rockwell’s town. (Final Environmental Im- Scrapbook, Smithtown, New a fully enclosed pediment on a cor- pact Statement for Deepwells, York: Smithtown Historical ner of Deepwells showing the intri- June 1988, sections on “Design Society, 1968, p. 167.) They cate hand carved detailing on the and Construction” and “Histori- inherited the family home at Corinthian columns and the over- cal and Architectural Impor- continued on page 32 hang trim.

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Deepwells: A Crown Jewel in St. James continued from page 30 Sherrewogue and it was here that Joel was born and spent his childhood. As a young man he studied medicine in while living with an uncle. After his uncle’s death, Smith re- turned to Smithtown to manage his 600 acre estate which in- cluded fruit and other farm prod- ucts. This must have been sometime after 1840 when Joel’s father Nathaniel died and left him a sizeable inheritance. It was then that Joel began to court Anna Willis Lawrence. (Final En- vironmental Impact Statement for Deepwells, op. cit., p. 101.) The Lawrences lived on the the Mills Pond House, located on the southwest corner of north Country west bank of the Nissequogue road and Mills Pond road in St. James. Built in 1838 for William Wickham River and Joel’s home was on the Mills. It is now owned by the town of Smithtown and is the home of the east bank. Joel was constantly Smithtown arts Council. crossing the river at the “going Joel brought Sarah to live in the presumably means New York over” to be with her. (The ‘going elegant home in St. James, and a City. (Charlotte Ganz, ed., op. over’ is a shallow spot in the Nis- year later, on May 25, 1851, the cit., p. 167.) How long Milton H. sequogue that was used as a ford young couple were blessed with Smith owned the house, and at low tide and is located where the birth of a son, Louis Joel whether he and his family lived Moriches Road once ended at Smith. Joel and Sarah lived hap- in it is not known. But it is the riverbank.) The ebb and flow pily with their two children in known that Clinton H. Smith ac- of the tides must have put a the finest house in Smithtown quired the property from Milton crimp in his wooing but Joel suc- until tragedy struck again. On H. Smith, and that by 1897, Clin- ceeded in convincing Anna to be January 24, 1857, after seven ton H. Smith was living in the his bride. years of marriage, Sarah sud- house. (Frederick Kinsman Joel and Anna were married denly died. She was just 29. Smith, op. cit., pp. 535-536.) shortly after Anna’s 20th birth- (Frederick Kinsman Smith, The Clinton H. Smith does not day, in a ceremony that took Family of Richard Smith of seem to be a member of the place in Smithtown on August 5, Smithtown, L.I., Smithtown, N.Y.: Richard Smythe clan, at least 1845. It was at this time that Joel Smithtown Historical Society, there is no mention of him in commissioned Curtis to build his 1967, p. 259.) Kinsman Smith’s The Family of elegant home. When the house Joel had lived in his dream Richard Smith. But he may have was finished in 1847, Joel and house a total of ten years. He been a distant cousin of the his beloved Anna moved in, with had lost two wives and was Smithtown Smiths. In any event, their new baby girl, Anna again a widower with two small he becomes a tragic hero in local Lawrence, born July 12, 1846. children, Anna (10) and Louis lore and his story is much too in- But on October 8, 1849, Anna (5). Following Sarah’s death, Joel volved to cover in this issue of sickened and died suddenly, at decided to sell his house. Maps our town, so Clinton Smith’s the young age of 24. Grief- made in 1858 indicate that he story will have to wait until next stricken, Joel turned to members sold the house and property to a month. of his family and the Lawrence man named W.M. Pullis. Mr. editor’s note: family for comfort and help in Pullis owned the house until Mil- Brad harris is the town of smithtown’s raising his infant daughter. He ton Haven Smith purchased it official historian. Brad was a high school social studies teacher who spent 30 seems to have found an under- sometime before 1873. Not years teaching in Commack. as historian standing and sympathetic soul in much is known about Milton he has written many newspaper articles Anna’s younger sister, Sarah Smith (1850-1915), but local his- on the history of our town, he has pub- Amelia. Joel married Sarah on torian Colonel Rockwell noted in lished pamphlets and written histories of Commack, nesconset, st. James, Kings May 9, 1850, just six months his Scrapbook that Milton H. Park, hauppauge and smithtown Branch. after his wife had passed away. Smith was “of New York,” which he resides in st. James.

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Smithtown Performing Arts Center The Smithtown Performing Arts fun home desert highway band - eagles Center, located at 2 East Main Through October 21, 2018 Christmas - tribute to the eagles Street in Smithtown, brings Tickets: $35/adults, $32/seniors, Saturday, December 15, 8 p.m. professional live entertainment to $20/students Tickets: $40 our backyard at affordable the 5-time 2015 tony award- Musically and visually, Desert prices. winning Best Musical is the re- highway presents a unique edge Ticket prices range from $20- freshingly honest, wholly original in performing the Eagles’ varied $35 unless otherwise noted, musical about seeing your par- music catalogue. group rates available. Call the ents through grown-up eyes. box office at 631-724-3700 for loads of laughs reservations or visit their website forever motown new year’s Eve Comedy show at www.smithtownpac.org. Saturday, October 27, 8 p.m. December 31, 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $50 Tickets: $95 2018 SeaSOn a non-stop, high energy trip six headlining comics will enter- Performance Schedule down memory lane featuring the tain you with a robust evening of songs america grew up on. adult humor. Includes a buffet mary Poppins Jr. of Italian hors d’oeuvres and light CHILDREN’S THEATRE ‘twas the night fare as well as an open bar of Tickets: $15 before Christmas wine and beer. Dessert served at Through October 28, 2018 November 17-December 30 intermission and a Champagne Mary Poppins Jr. is an enchanting Sundays, 11a.m. toast to bring in the new year. mixture of irresistible story, unfor- Saturdays, 2 p.m. gettable songs and breathtaking Tickets: $15 Subscription plans available at dance numbers. a joyful tribute to the holiday substantial savings. Call the box season! continued on page 92

ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 532 Moriches Road, St. James, NY • 631-584-5340 – 60th Annual – Holiday Tea & Sale

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 • 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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The Atelier at Flowerfield Happenings Studio Art Classes, Lectures & Exhibits – The Crossroads of Art & Community The Atelier at Flowerfield is an come the viewer into quiet mo- Work with a live nude model for art studio steeped in the old mas- ments of nature in the muffled a 3-hour, uninstructed session of ter tradition, unique in that pro- hush of Long Island Pine Bar- short and long poses. Easels and fessional artists paint and teach rens. At a staggering 24 feet in drawing boards are provided. alongside their students in the width, Yoder's “Full Circle” is a art of Jazz North Light Painting Studio. still testament to the passage of at the Jazz Loft in Stony Brook Personalized training in drawing time, returning on itself. Admis- Wednesdays, 7-9:30 p.m. and painting for artists of all sion is FREE and is open to the Oct. 17, 31, Nov. 14, 28 ages, at all levels of achievement public. Refreshments will be Work with a live clothed model is offered. The Atelier at served. Artwork will be up for for a 2-1/2-hour, uninstructed Flowerfield is a non profit public viewing, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. session of short and long poses, 501(c)3 organization located at through November 15, 2018. while listening to Jazz Music. 2 Flowerfield, Suite 15, in Easels and drawing boards are St. James. eVentS provided. If you would like to schedule free LeCtUre SerIeS - a tour of the facilities or sign up tHree PrOgraMS with Alternate Thursdays, 7-8.30 p.m. for a FREE trial class call 631- kevin Mcevoy or Bill graf 250-9009 between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. October 25 Cast Drawing for Beginners M-S, or email: Guest lecture by art conservator OR administrator@atelierflower- Alex Katlan, “Lumen Winter, an Still Life Drawing and Painting field.org or visit their website at Artist Rediscovered.” OR www.atelierflowerfield.org Portrait Drawing and Painting november 8 using a live portrait model a light touch by Charles yoder Guest lecture by currently ‘exhibiting artist Charles Yoder, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. “From There to Here: One Artist’s Mondays, Nov. 5 - Dec. 17, Story.” Tuesdays, Nov. 6 - Dec. 18 Coffee and Italian cookies will be Wednesdays, Nov. 7 - Dec. 19 served. suggested donation of Thursdays, Nov. 8 - Dec. 20 $10. 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 6 - Dec. 18 Open House Wednesdays,Nov. 7 - Dec. 19 November 2 | 6-8 p.m. No classes Nov. 21 or Nov. 22 exHIBItIOnS Fee: $55/class StUDIO art CLaSSeS natural resources, Solo Show Classical art foundations for featuring Charles yoder friday night Open figure Middle & High School Students A unique exhibition by contem- Fridays, 6-9 p.m., 18 years & up Mondays | 6-9 p.m. porary artist Charles Yoder, Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 9, 16, 30 Nov. 19 - Dec. 17 whose expansive canvases wel- Fee: $20/person, per class continued on facing page

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continued from page 38 Classical art for the young, fundamentals of graphic novel with Wendy Jensen, ages 7-11 Creation with James Beihl No class Nov. 12 Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12 noon Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. Fee: $40/class Nov. 10 - Dec. 15 Nov. 10 - Dec. 22 + $25 materials fee No class Thanksgiving weekend No class Thanksgiving weekend Fee: $40/class Fee: $55/class Drawing for Beginners + $25 materials fee with Bill graf Tuesdays, 2-5 p.m. Nov. 6 - Dec. 18 Fee: $55/class

Watercolor with Bill graf Wednesdays, 2-5 p.m. Nov. 7 - Dec. 19 Fee: $55/class

Painting With Pastels with Lana Ballot Thursdays, 2-5 p.m. Nov. 8 - Dec. 20 No class Thanksgiving weekend Fee: $55/class

figure Drawing & Painting with kevin Mcevoy Fridays, 2-5 p.m. Nov. 9 - Dec. 21 No class Thanksgiving weekend Fee: $75/class, (includes model fee)

Homeschool Drawing and Painting, with kevin Mcevoy and Wendy Jensen Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 9 - Dec. 21 No class Thanksgiving weekend Fee: $55/class

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On Stage at Staller Center There’s always something hap- MAIN STAGE: | $52 PerIDanCe COnteMPOrary pening at the Staller Center, Uni- Multi-talented Broadway star DanCe COMPany versity at Stony Brook. The Megan Hilty is one of today’s Saturday, Nov. 17, 8 p.m. following programs are being of- most engaging performers. She MAIN STAGE | $44 fered for your enjoyment. Box made her Broadway debut as With a gorgeous troupe of Office hours are 12 noon to 6 Glinda in wicked opposite Idina dancers from the U.S., Canada, p.m., Monday through Saturday Menzel and won acclaim for her Brazil, Italy, Japan and Korea, and 1-hour before ticketed per- role in the revival of Roundabout you’ll be transfixed by Peridance. formances. For tickets and infor- Theatre’s noises off. mation, call the Box Office at eMerSOn qUartet 631-632-ARTS (2787). Tickets CeLeBrIty aUtOBIOgraPHy Wednesday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. can also be purchased 24 hours Saturday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m. RECITAL HALL | $48 a day at www.STALLERCENTER.COM. RECITAL HALL | $48 Eugene Drucker and Philip The University Art Gallery (the The award-winning hit com- Setzer, violins; Lawrence Dutton, Paul w. Zuccaire Gallery) hours edy show where celebrities act viola; Paul Watkins, cello are 12 noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday out other celebrities’ jaw-drop- through Friday and 7-9 p.m. on ping memoirs! Cast includes Saturday. For further information Emmy winner Susan Lucci, about Art Gallery shows call Mario Cantone (Sex and the City 631-632-7240. ), Emmy nominee Jackie Hoff- The Department of Music fea- man (Feud) and show creators tures numerous performances Emmy nominee Eugene Pack and throughout the year with over Drama Desk winner Dayle 150 frEE recitals. For further in- Reyfel and more to be an- formation call the music depart- nounced. SOWetO gOSPeL CHOIr ment at 631-632-7330. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, 7 p.m. Upcoming events at Staller OrPHeUS MAIN STAGE | $44 Center at SUNY Stony Brook CHaMBer OrCHeStra The voices of South Africa’s (programs are subject to change): Friday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m. Soweto Gospel Choir will soar MAIN STAGE | $48 and celebrate the unique and in- Megan HILty With Ksenija Sidorova; accor- spirational power of African Saturday, Oct. 20, 8 p.m. dion, Avi Avital; mandolin Gospel music.

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What’s Happening at the Mills Pond House Gallery The Mills Pond House Gallery, located at www.stacarts.org 660 Route 25A, St. James, is dedicated to exhibiting the work of local, regional, and national artists and the smithtown township arts Council is an inde- is open to the public Wednesday through Friday, pendent, not-for-profit, community arts organization. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from exhibit sponsorships are available for many exhibits, 12 noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For additional concerts and workshops. If you are interested in information call the Smithtown Township Arts Coun- sponsoring one of their innovative exhibitions or pro- cil at 631-862-6575 or visit their website at grams, call 631-862-6575.

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The Jazz Loft Happenings The Jazz Loft at Stony Brook, Wed., October 24 | 7 p.m. fri., november 9 | 8 p.m. located at 275 Christian Avenue Jam Session featuring the Jazz Michele Brangwen Dance in Stony Brook, is an exhibition, Loft trio. Tickets: 7 p.m./$10; ensemble. Contemporary dance preservation, education and per- 8 p.m./$5 company featuring new choreog- formance center which houses a raphy, live original music and the vast collection of jazz memora- thurs., October 25 | 7 p.m. integration of musicians into the bilia. The Jazz Loft hosts jam ses- Interplay Jazz Orchestra imagery. Tickets: $40 sions, lectures on jazz and 17-piece big band performs presents a variety of concerts. original compositions. Some of the concerts in the com- Tickets: $20/adults, $15/seniors, ing months are sponsored by $10/students Olivia and Harlan Fischer of Head of the Harbor. Wed., October 31 | 7 p.m. The Jazz Loft is open Thursday the Jazz Loft trio, Jazz Jam and through Saturday, 12 noon to 5 the art of Jazz. The Jazz Loft Sat., november 10 | 7 p.m. p.m. Tickets: Adults/$10; seniors Trio performs at 7 p.m. followed tim Hagans quartet 62+/$7; students/$5; children 12 by an open jam at 8 pm. Tickets: $25/adults,$20/ and under are free. Tickets: 7 p.m./$10; 8 p.m./$5 seniors, $15/students. For additional information and thurs., november 1| 7 p.m. to purchase tickets visit the Jazz Loft Big Band Wed., november 14 | 1 p.m. www.thejazzloft.org or call 631- Tickets: $20/adults, $15/seniors, young at Heart: Jazz Songs 751-1895. Subject to availability, $10/students about fOOD! The Jazz Loft Trio tickets can be purchased at the performs. Tickets: $10 door before the event. Wed., november 7 Jam Session featuring the Jazz Wed., november 14 eVent SCHeDULe Loft Jazz Band, 7 p.m./$10. Jam Session featuring Open Jam from 8-9:30 p.m./$5. the Jazz Loft trio and thurs., October 18 | 7 p.m. the art of Jazz and Poetry rich Iacona’s the Bad Little Big thurs., november 8 | 7 p.m. The Jazz Loft Trio performs at Band. Tickets: $20/adults, John Clark nonet - “nine Live” 7 p.m. followed by an open jam $15/ seniors, $10/students Tickets: $25/adults,$20/ seniors, at 8 pm. Tickets: 7 p.m./$10; $15/students. 8 p.m./$5

thurs., november 15 | 7 p.m. rich Iacona’s the Bad Little Big Band. 15-piece big band. Tickets: $20/adults, $15/seniors, $10/students OF ST. JAMES Wed., november 21 Dr. Gary DiBenedetto Jam Session featuring the Jazz PEDIATRIC/FAMILY CHIROPRACTOR Loft Jazz Band, 7 p.m./$10. Open Jam from 8-9:30 p.m./$5 CAUTION Wed., november 28 Jam Session featuring the Jazz rEGULAr ExpoSUrE to Loft trio and the art of Jazz The Jazz Loft Trio performs at CHIroprACtIC ADJUStmENtS 7 p.m. followed by an open jam mAY ImproVE tHE qUALItY at 8 pm. Tickets: 7 p.m./$10; oF YoUr LIFE 8 p.m./$5

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Gallery North Events, Exhibitions and Classes at the Community Art Center Gallery North, located at 90 North Country Road Country Road in Setauket, offers a number of oppor- in Setauket, is a not-for-profit gallery promoting the tunities for one to have a creative studio experience! finest contemporary regional art and craft. Estab- Studio art classes are suitable for adults and teens, lished in 1965, Gallery North focuses on contempo- and are taught by some of Long Island’s best artists. rary art in a variety of disciplines, including painting, *Note there is a 24-hour cut off for registration for drawing, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, digital art select programs. If you have a question about any of and film. the programs, or require more information, email The Community Art Center, located at 84 North [email protected].

13 and 20) of extended shop- artventures with larissa Grass ping hours (4-7 p.m.) inside Ages 6-12 | $25 Gallery North. A varied selection Saturdays, 11a.m.-1 p.m. of artists and artisans will show- case their jewelry, art, hand- crafted gifts and more. Shoppers aDULt PrOgraMS can enjoy a glass of wine and snacks while finishing their gift sip and Crit!, Tom Brydelsky lists from exciting, artistic and Friday, Oct. 19 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. unique offerings. Fee: $20

Children’s Classes fur & feathers, animal illustra- exHIBItIOnS Walk-Ins Welcome tion Diane Bouchier Check website for details Sundays, Oct. 21 & 28 October 19-november 9, 2018 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Fee: $120 Bright Vibrations, stan Brodsky lets Create together with larissa Grass encaustic Collage workshop november 16-December 22 Adult & Child, with Tom Brydelsky. Deck the halls, holiday show Ages 2-6 years old. Saturdays, Oct. 20 & 27 | 1-4 Gallery North invites you for Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. | $25 p.m. four Thursdays (Nov. 29, Dec.6, Fee: $120 + $25 materials per session.

sunday afternoon at the studio family workshop Tom Brydelsky. November 4 | 1-3:30 p.m. Scotty’s Masonry Fee: $30 parent & child. 631-872-1076 walk-Ins welcome! relief Printmaking: linoleum, Lorena Salcedo-Watson. • Fireplaces Saturdays, Nov. 3, 10, 17 2-4:30 p.m. • Stone & Brick Veneer Fee: $150 + $20 materials fee.

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The Art League of Long Island 2018 Happenings Jeanie tengelsen gallery October 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 107 e. Deer Park road, Dix Hills Computer illustration [ExIT 42N - NORTHERN STATE fee: $110 ExIT 51N - LIE] Learn how to take drawings 631-462-5400 from the studio into the com- www.artleagueli.org. puter using Adobe Illustrator. No previous Illustrator experience Gallery Admission is FREE required. GALLERY HOURS: Mon-Thurs: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. October 20, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Fri: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. October 18, 7 p.m. Calligraphy for young artists Sat-Sun: 11a.m.-4 p.m. Jazz in the Gallery! the art ages 7-14 | fee: $35 exHIBItS league meets the Jazz loft: Improve your penmanship the marc devine trio Plays the and learn calligraphy, the art of eclecticism music of “Piano Kings” beautiful lettering! through October 28 fee: $20; $15/members, seniors Alex Ferrone Gallery Presents The Art League of Long Island October 21 & 28, “Eclecticism” a special off-site is proud to present a series of 10 a.m.-2 p.m. exhibition of contemporary fine Jazz performances in conjunc- drawing from Photos: art works by 15 mid-career and tion with the Jazz Loft in Stony for teens and adults! | fee: $160 emerging photographic artists: Brook, in the Jeanie Tengelsen Learn how to transform a Gallery. This exciting series is photo into a beautiful drawing. WOrkSHOPS, LeCtUreS, sponsored by Olivia and Harlan Bring 15x20 inch cold press eVentS Fischer, who are also sponsors of illustration board, photo to register, call the art League a monthly concert series at the references, and assorted drawing of Long Island at 631-462-5400 Jazz Loft in Stony Brook, since materials of your choice. x222 or visit the Jazz Loft’s May 2016 opening October 23, 1-4 p.m. www.artleagueli.org. (www.thejazzloft.org). To silk Painting workshop all programs take place at the purchase tickets in advance, fee: $65 + $20 materials fee art League Center call 631-462-5400 or visit Learn the basics of painting on 107 e. Deer Park road, Dix Hills www.artleagueli.org. Tickets will silk with color washes and paint- unless otherwise noted. also be sold at the door. ing techniques. October 26, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Or now offering november 9, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. raku large Selection of Wigs and more fee: $110 Raku combines chemistry, fire, for your personal and medical hair loss needs and smoke to produce gorgeous colors, lusters and crackles. Customized fitting in our private salon area October 27, 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Fall Special – gel Manicure loosen up your landscapes! in watercolor | fee: $200 You will learn to paint wet in 20% off any Hair Service $20.00 wet in a loose painting style New Clients only New Clients only allowing your painting to look effortless and spontaneous. november 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pat’s Place Portraits: Charcoal sketch Hair & Nail Salon workshop | fee: $85 Demonstration including step 230 Lake ave., St. JameS, NY 11780 by step instruction of the essen- 631.862.7023 tials of sketching a portrait. 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 variety of mediums experiment- november 16, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. november 3 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ing in shades of blue. These will 60 minute red Chalk Portraits: Or make spectacular gifts. Conquer Portrait drawing! november 8 & 15 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. fee: $75 + $15 materials fee solarplate etching workshop november 10 & 11, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn to see and draw using fee: $140 + $30 materials fee fluid breakdown: both brush and red chalk. Artist Solarplate etching utilizes a sargent’s watercolor secrets | Larry Aarons will share his thin steel plate that is coated fee: $170 “Speed Viewing” techniques. with a UV light sensitive Achieve the fresh, sponta- photopolymer. No harsh neous, sunlit beauty of John Ongoing chemicals or solvents involved. Singer Sargent’s breathtaking one-on-one watercolors in this informative Computer Graphics training november 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. weekend workshop. Students fee: $65 per hour watercolor with east asian will complete 1-2 paintings min- Set your own appointment brush Painting technique | imum in this workshop. time for individualized sessions fee: $80 in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, This class fuses an exploration november 10 & 17 Illustrator or Dreamweaver. All of traditional East Asian concepts 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ages and levels welcome. Lisa of line and brush stroke with stamp Jewelry for beginners Cohen, a professional graphic western watercolor materials. fee: $100 + $30 materials fee designer and instructor for 25+ Learn how to stamp metal years, has trained artists, november 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. jewelry! Personalize a copper or students, educators and Zentangle blues silver pendant with words using businesses throughout the U.S. fee: $85 + $20 materials steel stamps and hammers. Lots of new tangles done on a

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The Sounds of Puerto Rico in Stony Brook The Long Island Museum, lo- cated at 1200 Route 25A in Stony Brook, will welcome Se- gunda Quimbamba on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 2 p.m. for a Latin Music Program. Visitors are invited to sing and dance along with traditional bomba, plena and drum music of Puerto Rico. A bilingual intro- duction and program notes will accompany the performance. Segunda Quimbamba is a mu- sical originating from the Se- gunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center in Jersey City, NJ. The non-profit organization cele- brates Puerto Rican Folkloric music through education and live performances. The group of- Regular museum admission is through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 fers classes to adults and chil- $10/adults, $7/seniors 62 and p.m. and Sunday, 12 noon to 5 dren ages seven and older. For older, and $5/students ages 6-17. p.m. For more information, call more information or to register Concert tickets are sold sepa- 631-751-.0066 or visit the mu- for classes, visit http://segun- rately. Unless otherwise noted, seum web site at www.longis- daquimbamba.org/classes/. museum hours are Thursday landmuseum.org.

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Sunday is Fun Day at the Long Island Museum On Sunday, October 28, 2018 Steve Petra trained at the Na- content with puppetry, illusions, from 1 to 4 p.m. the Long Island tional Theatre of Puppet Arts and props, sound effects, music and Museum in Stony Brook, located at Jim Henson Productions in humor to keep children engaged. at 1200 Route 25A in Stony Manhattan. He is a full-time pro- For additional information Brook, will welcome parents and fessional ventriloquist and pup- call 631-751-0066 or visit the children of all ages with FREE peteer performing his own museum website at admission on hallowEEn scripts, songs and music. Steve’s www.longislandmuseum.org faMIly fun Day. shows combine educational Activities for the day include pumpkin painting, trick-or-treat- ing, crafts and a special perform- ance of TRICKY TREAT by Petra’s Puppets. All are invited to dress in costume and admission is FREE.

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Long Island Museum 2018 Calendar 1200 route 25a October 28, 1-4 p.m. at 631-751-0066 x247 or Stony Brook, ny 11790 Halloween family fun Day! [email protected] 631-751-0066 Dress in costume, paint a for more information. [email protected] pumpkin, go trick-or-treating and www.longislandmuseum.org get creative! Special perform- november 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. ance of tricky treat by Petra’s Holiday Celebration HOURS: Puppets! FREE admission all day. 25th anniversary gala Thursday-Saturday, & Silent auction 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; november 1, 1-3 p.m. The annual fundraiser is turn- Sunday, 12 noon-5 p.m. Homeschool Day ing 25 so join us honoring James (unless otherwise noted) Homeschool students learn M. Wicks, Esq. of Farrell Fritz, ADMISSION: about Revolutionary War figure P.C., Community Leaders; Olivia $10/adults, $7/seniors 62+, and silversmith Elias Pelletreau. & Harlan Fischer, Patrons of the $5/students 6-17 years and $5 per student; $20 maximum Arts; and Louise Mercer, Carol college students with I.D., per family; Free for parents.Call Russell, and Jean McCarroll, free museum members. to register. Holiday Celebration Founders. (Concert and film tickets sold Includes open bar, dinner, enter- separately.) november 3, 10, 10 a.m.-noon tainment and a silent auction Copper Bracelet Workshop featuring unique gift items and Please note: Create your own copper holiday décor. all events are free with museum bracelet with sculptor and $250 per person. Visit admission, unless otherwise jewelry maker Julio Saenz in this longislandmuseum.org/events for noted. Please call 631-751-0066 two-part workshop. Space is more information, or to make x212 to register where indicated. limited; pre-registration and reservations. for information about becoming pre-payment are required. $60 a museum member call for both days; $50 for members. november 20, 10 a.m.-noon 631-751-0066 x246. Includes all materials. Senior tuesday LIM invites seniors 62 and aDULt PrOgraMS older to take a FREE self-guided anD eVentS tour of through our Eyes, featur- ing original works by residents of October 21 | 2 p.m. Bove Health Center at Jefferson’s Latino Music Performance Ferry, on display in the Carriage Listen, dance and sing to Museum. traditional music. Bilingual november 4, 5 p.m. program notes will accompany north Shore Pro Musica exHIBItIOnS the concert. Free with museum Chamber Music Series admission. An outstanding schedule of through October 28, chamber music performances the land of moses: robert October 27, 9:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. will take place in the Carriage moses and modern long island Symposium elias Pelletreau: Museum’s Gillespie. Program the land of Moses: robert Long Island’s Silversmith and TBD. $25/general public; Moses and Modern long Island, entrepreneur $20/Pro Musica and LIM mem- will reappraise this American All-day symposium explores bers and students at the door. icon. More than any other 20th this important early American century figure, Moses redefined silversmith’s life and work, as november 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. transportation infrastructure and well as the Long Island Colonial Holiday Celebration 25th the recreational and cultural and Revolutionary War-era world anniversary exhibition possibilities for generations of that he inhabited. Fee: $12/per- Preview Party Long Islanders. son, $10/students, seniors and Get a sneak preview of the museum members. Includes items featured in Saturday night’s through December 30 symposium and museum Holiday Celebration Gala & elias Pelletreau: long island admission. Optional additional Silent Auction. Includes hors silversmith & entrepreneur lunch fee: $10. Space is limited. d’oeuvres, cocktails and enter- Elias Pelletreau (1726-1810), Pre-registration and pre-payment tainment. Exclusive for partici- an important Southampton is required. pating artists, donors and silversmith and craftsman, sponsors. Contact Regina Miano continued on facing page

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Long Island Museum 2018 Calendar continued geometry, and architecture to and related artifacts explore the created richly detailed, beauti- create works that are both tradi- history of transportation before fully ornate, and shimmering tional and innovative. the automobile became the eighteenth-century objects: every-man’s primary mode of november 15-December 2 teapots, pepper boxes, transportation in the U.S. through our eyes porringers, tankards, and jewelry. through our Eyes: In honor of Elias Pelletreau will feature bayman’s art National Alzheimer's Disease nearly 170 artifacts, illuminating Ongoing Awareness Month and Family the life and times of one of this VISITOR’S CENTER Caregivers Month in November, region’s most significant early The Bayman’s Art gallery repli- LIM is honored to serve as a American artisans. cates an authentic Long Island showcase for the sixth annual wetlands environment as a “nat- through our Eyes exhibition. through December 30 ural habitat” for the display of This unique collaboration will shaping silver: shorebirds and duck decoys. An feature the works by residents Contemporary metalsmithing early 20th century bayman’s from Jefferson’s Ferry, selected by Shaping Silver highlights a shack, complete with tools, fur- their staff with guidance from the small group of exceptional con- nishings and decoys in various LIM. Take a moment to come by temporary artists in NY and Long stages of completion, illustrates and reflect on each artwork and Island working in silver. Created the process and methods used by to view the world through these alongside the Elias Pelletreau ex- carvers. A wonderfully preserved artists’ eyes. hibition, shaping silver features North Shore duck boat and a artists who draw inspiration not Ongoing saltmarsh diorama is based on only from silver’s long global his- THE CARRIAGE MUSEUM Effie’s Hole, a small cove in east- tory in jewelry and decorative Eight galleries housing more ern L.I. where duck hunting was arts, but also the natural world, than 100 horse-drawn vehicles a mainstay of life. Better together. + = SAVE

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Smithtown Historical Society Happenings Since 1955 the Smithtown during the year. For further infor- ing Methodist Church (Landing Historical Society has worked to mation about any of their pro- Avenue and Oakside Road, ensure that the history of Smith- grams call 631-265-6768. Smithtown). Tour the church and town Township and our Long Is- cemetery grounds. Meet at the land heritage are preserved and eVentS church at 10 a.m. Light refresh- interpreted for the education and 631-265-6768 ments will be served. RSVP sug- enjoyment of current and future gested. Book Club generations. thurs., Oct. 25 | 7 p.m. taLeS fOr tOtS Their mission is carried out America’s First Daughter by 631-360-2480 through collection, conservation Stephanie Dray and Laura Smithtown Historical Society’s and preservation, research, exhi- Kamoie. Roseneath Cottage roseneath Cottage bitions, publications, educa- 239 Middle Country Rd. 239 Middle Country road tional programs, support of Smithtown Smithtown regional heritage organizations, free living history events, community Storytime for children library and archives. 3-5 years with caregiver. 2nd The Historical Society main- Friday of each month at 11 a.m. tains six houses and eight out- Discover a new theme through buildings at three locations: reading each month. Register by Obadiah Smith House, Caleb calling the Main Branch of the Smith House and their 22-acre Cemetery tour Smithtown Library - Village of the Branch Historic Sat., Oct. 27 | 10 a.m. | $5 631-360-2480. District Site. The Smithtown Historical Society The Smithtown Historical So- will hold their 4th annual Ceme- November 9 - thanksgiving ciety, holds a number of events tery Tour at the Smithtown Land- December 14 - snow

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Programs Offered at the Library The Smithtown Library offers a transferable. Check the Library’s MOVIeS at tHe LIBrary variety of programs during the calendar or contact your local NESCONSET upcoming weeks and months. building for availability. Out of Call for movies, dates and times. The Library has one number district residents should call the (631-360-2480) which will Library for program availability. SMITHTOWN connect callers to all four Library fri., oct. 19, 2 p.m. & 6:15 p.m. buildings. The Main Building, is 3D PrInterS leave no trace located at 1 North Country The Library ‘s 3D printers are Rated: PG, Runtime: 110 min. Road, Smithtown. The Nesconset available at all four Library fri., oct. 26, 2 p.m. Branch (Administration Business branches. Patrons can submit a and 6:15 p.m. Office) is located at 148 Smith- 3D Printer Use Form to request town Blvd., Nesconset. The to have a design printed. These hearts beat loud Commack Branch is located at requests are reviewed to ensure rated: PG-13, runtime: 97 min. 3 Indian Head Road, Commack. they comply with the Library’s Call for additional dates, times The Kings Park Branch is located policy, then sent to the requested and movies at 1 Church Street, Kings Park. pick-up location for printing. Call for Library hours. For further details, call the BOOk DISCUSSIOn grOUPS For more information visit Reference Desk at any of the Smithtown Book Discussion the library website at branches or visit group www.smithlib.org. www.smithlib.org/adults/ SMITHTOWN You may register at the above 3d-printing.html. Thurs., Oct. 18, phone number for programs un- 10:15-12:15 p.m. less otherwise noted. trUnk Or treat a spool of Blue thread by Anne SMITHTOWN (All Families) Tyler. no registration required. regIStratIOn InfOrMatIOn friday, oct. 26,4:30-6 p.m. In-person, online and tele- Children can Trunk or Treat in tea-rrific reads Book Discussion phone registration for all pro- the parking lot at the Library. NESCONSET grams is required and begins one Cars will be set up with goodies Tues., Oct. 23 month prior to program date un- for trick-or-treaters. The fun will 2:15-3:15 p.m. less otherwise noted. Programs end at 6 p.m. or when all the or 7:15-8:15 p.m. that require fees can be paid by candy has been given away the orphan’s tale by Pam Jenoff credit card, cash, check or (whichever comes first). Cos- registration encouraged. money order to the Smithtown tumes are encouraged. There are Library. To pay by credit card, 20 parking places available, so killer reads use the online payment option. sign up your vehicle no later Book Discussion group For more information about pay- than Friday, October 19 by con- NESCONSET ing by credit card, see the library tacting the Children’s Depart- Call for books, dates and times. website www.smithlib.org. If ment at the Smithtown Main registration encouraged. paying in cash, please bring Building. Set-up for all cars will exact change only. Program fees begin at 3:30 p.m. continued on facing page are non-refundable and non-

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continued at the Smithtown train station tips and tricks as you prepare for Sports Pages and leave on the 9:04 a.m. train. your next vacation. Book Discussion group Everyone must be in the first car SMITHTOWN together and transfer at Hunting- IntrODUCtIOn tO Mon., Nov. 5, 10:30-12:30 p.m. ton. You will arrive at Penn Sta- WInDOWS 10 all by Jonathan Eig tion at 10:43 a.m. and then must SMITHTOWN no registration required. meet at the museum at 11:45 wed., oct. 24, 10-11 a.m. a.m. for a 1-hour tour beginning Learn the basics of navigating the at 12 p.m. Patrons.must return Windows 10 operating system. home on any train prior to mid- night. PaInteD Lazy SUSan aDULt PrOgraMS SMITHTOWN thurs., oct. 25, 6:30-8 p.m. CeLeBratIng WOMen’S fee: $20 HIStOry On LOng ISLanD Paint a monogrammed 18” farm- Long Island room house-style lazy susan. Program Series smithtown main building reLIgIOn anD registration is ongoing SUPerStItIOnS tuesday, october 23, In tHe LIVeS Of ItaLIanS 7-8:30 p.m. anD ItaLIan aMerICanS suffragist “General” SMITHTOWN rosalie Jones and her sun., oct. 28, 2-4 p.m. 1912 Pilgrimage to albany. Enjoy a dynamic presentation by Salvatore Primeggia, Ph.D., a traVeL CLUB contributor and participant in Historical non-fiction NESCONSET PBS Channel 21’s widely ac- Book Discussion group thurs., oct. 25, 7:30-8:30 p.m. claimed videos, The Italian- SMITHTOWN Join travel enthusiast Pat Sum- Americans: Part 1 and Heaven Thurs., Oct. 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m. mers as she leads a discussion on Touches Brooklyn in July. or 2:30-3:30 p.m. travel to places near and far. I am Malala: Learn from others about travel continued on following page the Girl who stood up for Education and was shot by the taliban by Malala Yousafzai with Christina Lamb. In-person registration only.

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gUIDeD tOUr Of Harry POtter - a HIStOry Of MagIC exHIBIt SMITHTOWN saturday, Dec. 8, 8:45 a.m. fee: $35 per person Enjoy a tour of the exhibit which captures the traditions of folklore and magic at the heart of the Harry Potter series showcas- ing items from the collections of the British Library, New York His- torical Society, Scholastic and J.K. Rowling’s own archives. On the day of the train trip, all pa- trons must meet a staff member

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Library Programs continued from page 57 practice designed to build KINGS PARK strength, reduce stress and in- nov.13 & 14, 1030 a.m.-2 p.m. IntrODUCtIOn tO crease energy. Fee: $20 with an AARP member- MICrOSOft POWerPOInt ship card; $25 without. SMITHTOWN OngOIng aDULt PrOgraMS ny Safety training associates Mon., oct. 29, 7-8 p.m. adult Game day NESCONSET Learn to create your own pre- nov. 7 & 8, 5-8:30 p.m. sentations. Computer knowledge SMITHTOWN Fee: $25, $22 for high school is required. fridays, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. NESCONSET students with student ID. Sea tUrtLeS In neW yOrk Mondays, 12-3 p.m. Call for additional dates and teen PrOgraMS SMITHTOWN graDeS 6-12 Mon., oct. 29, 7-8 p.m. times. We provide the space, tables The Smithtown Library offers a This lecture will cover the four variety of programs geared to- species of sea turtles that utilize and chairs. no registration required. ward teens. Join one or join all – our waters seasonally, how you’re sure to have a great time! human interaction threatens their adult writers Group (In-person, online or telephone lives during their time in our wa- SMITHTOWN registration for all programs is re- ters and what we can do to help Call for dates and times quired and ongoing.) protect and conserve these Meet each month to share ideas threatened and endangered and get feedback on your latest VOLUnteer OPPOrtUnItIeS species. efforts. Program is free and open A variety of volunteer opportu- to all. no registration required. nities will be offered at the Li- BOarD gaMIng fOr aDULtS brary throughout the year. One art Group SMITHTOWN hour of community service will SMITHTOWN fri., nov. 2, 5:30-8:30 p.m. be given. register for this pro- tuesdays, 12-2:15 p.m. Enjoy a variety of games, from gram. Call for dates and volun- Call for dates and times. board games to brain-teasers, so- teer opportunities. cial deduction to deep strategy Weekly group will work on inde- games. no registration required. pendent projects. no registration Coding buddies volunteers required. SMITHTOWN J.k. rOWLIng anD tHe tues., oct. 23, 4-5:30 p.m.. CreatIOn Of Harry POtter open Knit and Crochet night Volunteer to help a younger SMITHTOWN child with a coding activity. SMITHTOWN Call for dates, 5-7 p.m. fri., nov. 2, 7-8:15 p.m. friends of the Experienced crafters and begin- Explore how author J.K. Rowl- smithtown library ners are welcome. no registra- ing developed Harry and his book and bake sale tion required. magical wizarding world teen volunteers . Smithtown DefenSIVe DrIVIng frIenDS Of tHe Fri., Nov. 2, 5-7 p.m. Telephone, online and in-person SMItHtOWn LIBrary Sat., Nov. 3, 9:15 a.m.-1 p.m. registration is ongoing. Classes BOOk anD Bake SaLe and/or 1 p.m.-4:45 p.m. are open to Smithtown Library Smithtown Teen volunteers are needed to set cardholders only until one week sat., nov. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. up book displays, create signage, prior to the program, when, Hardcover books, DVDs, CD post signs, maintain sale tables, space permitting, all individuals Music for just a $1, paperback work the cash box and light regardless of library district are and children’s books only 50¢. cleaning. Teens may volunteer welcome to register. Open to all New this year, the Friends will for morning, afternoon or both adult drivers regardless of age. also be selling baked goods. Di- sessions. rect your questions to Mr. Salas Bring your license to class. Must at 631-360-2480 x128. have a library card to register; CarDS fOr trOOPS one registration per library card. NESCONSET taI CHI aarP Classes fri., oct. 19, 4-5 p.m. SMITHTOWN SMITHTOWN Honor local troops and veterans tues., nov. 6, 13, 20, 27 nov. 8, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. by decorating cards for Veterans Fee: $15 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. NESCONSET Day. Learn this ancient meditative Call for dates and times continued on page 60

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Library Programs continued from page 58 specialized programs, unique to Enjoy a spooky storytime and fOnDant eyeBaLL CUPCakeS each branch. make a spider craft. SMITHTOWN fri., oct. 19, 6-7 p.m. DInOSaUr taLeS aUtUMn SUn CatCHerS Decorate three creepy eyeball NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult) NESCONSET (5-7 years) cupcakes with icing and fondant thurs., oct. 18, 2:30-3:15 p.m. thurs., oct. 25, 6:30-7:15 p.m. to take home. note: allergies Stomp in for some fun prehis- Enjoy cozy fall stories and make when registering. toric stories followed by a dino- a fun craft. themed craft. Harry POtter eDIBLe MOnSter DOUgHnUtS WanDS SPOOky SCULPtUreS NESCONSET (6-12 years) NESCONSET NESCONSET ((8-12 years) sat., oct. 27, 3:30-4 p.m. wed., oct. 24, 7-8 p.m. sat., oct. 20, 11:30-12:15 p.m. Enjoy not-so-scary monster sto- Create a wand that is magical Build spooky sculptures and bat- ries and transform glazed dough- enough to eat. this program may tery-operated candle holders nuts into your own monsters that not be suitable for those with using air-dry clay. are fun to make and delicious to foodallergies. eat. JUnIOr CODIng BUDDIeS Harry POtter eSCaPe rOOM SMITHTOWN (8-12 years) gHOSt anD PUMPkIn SMITHTOWN tues., oct. 23, 4:45-5:30 p.m. PretzeLS wed., oct. 24, 7-8 p.m. Each child will be paired with a SMITHTOWN, (8-12 years) You’ll have just one hour to solve teen for an afternoon of coding. sat., oct. 27, 3-3:45 p.m. puzzles, find hidden keys and Turn pretzels into tasty ghosts piece together clues to… escape PUMPkIn PatCH and pumpkins. from azkaban! NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult) tues., oct. 23, 11-11:45 a.m. MOnSter MaSH CUPS anD COCOa Share autumnal tricks and treats NESCONSET (2-5 years w/adult) NESCONSET using stories, creative art and tues., oct. 30 sat., oct. 27, sensory activities. 11-11:45 a.m. 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. or 2:30-3:15 p.m. Enjoy hot chocolate while de- HeLLO LIgHtHOUSeS Wed., Oct. 31 | 2:30-3:15 p.m. signing your own mug to take SMITHTOWN (5-7 years) Come in costume for stories and home. wed., oct. 24, 7-7:45 p.m. a trick-or-treat parade through Listen to a story about a light- the Library. CHILDren’S PrOgraMS house and make a lighthouse re- lated craft. HaLLOWeen StOrytIMe Register in person, online or SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult) by phone for all Children’s Pro- HaUnteD HaLLOWeen tues., oct. 30, 2:30-3:15 p.m. grams – 631-360-2480 unless terrarIUMS Listen to Halloween stories and otherwise noted. Call the Library NESCONSET (5-9 years) make a spooky craft. for dates and times and age re- wed., oct. 24, 4:30-5:15 p.m. strictions for ALL programs. Listen to stories and create your BaBy’S fIrSt StOrytIMe Visit the Library website at own Halloween world using col- NESCONSET www.smithlib.org for a complete orful sand, stickers and more. (Birth-11 month w/adult) program listing and additional Thurs., Nov. 1, 10-10:45 a.m. details or go to the Library and Peek-a-BOO BaBy Simple songs, fingerplays and pick up a program flyer. NESCONSET (3-18 months w/adult) stories just for baby. Stay and note: Each child must have thurs., oct. 25, 10:15-11 a.m. play afterwards and meet your his/her own library card to Show off your little one’s Hal- neighbors. register for programs. loween costume and make a Halloween keepsake using your On tHe gO for school age Children little one’s NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult) A variety of literature-based pro- footprint. sat., nov. 3, 10:30-11:15 a.m. grams which include a wide Enjoy stories, songs and sensory range of activities are offered BOO, It’S HaLLOWeen activities all about transportation throughout the school year. Each SMITHTOWN (5-7 years) vehicles. children’s department provides thurs., oct. 25, 4:30-5:15 p.m. continued on page 62

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Library Programs continued from page 60 hours and complete some cool circle time. siblings are crafts. welcome. OngOIng PrOgraMS leGo league time for twos art starts SMITHTOWN (5-12 years) SMITHTOWN SMITHTOWN (2-4 years w/adult) Fri. Nov. 2, 7-7:45 p.m. (24-35 months w/adult) Call for dates and times. Construct your own creations tues., oct. 23, 10-10:45 a.m. Crafts and storytime that encour- using the library’s collection of NESCONSET (24-35 months age children’s eye-hand coordi- LEGO bricks. w/adult) nation and gross and fine motor fri., oct. 19, 11-11:45 a.m. skills development. Dress to nursery rhyme time Build social skills, includes free make a mess. (birth-35 months w/adult) play, songs, stories and a craft. SMITHTOWN siblings are welcome. Construction Zone sat., oct. 20, 27,| 10-10:30 a.m. NESCONSET (2-4 years w/adult) NESCONSET wonderful ones Friday, Oct. 26, 11-11:45 a.m. sat., oct. 27, 10-10:30 a.m. SMITHTOWN Bring your little construction A time of nursery rhymes and (12-23 months w/adult) workers to build with all types of songs for baby. siblings are fri., oct. 19, 10-10:45 a.m. blocks. welcome. NESCONSET (12-23 months w/adult) Creation station terrific threes Call for dates and time (Families w/children under 12) SMITHTOWN Engage little ones in language SMITHTOWN (36-47 months w/adult) based activities; includes free saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon., Oct. 22, 10-10:45 a.m. play and stories. siblings are Come to the Library during these Enjoy free play, stories, crafts and welcome. R.J.K. GARDENS, INC.

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Pets for Adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter submitted by the in at the Smithtown Animal Shel- smithtown animal shelter ter today and find your PURR- The Town of Smithtown Ani- fect soulmate or two! mal Shelter and Adoption Center, All kittens (and cats) are cur- located at 410 East Main Street rent on vaccines and have re- in Smithtown, has pets in need of ceived a full workup (blood adoption. The Center is open work, Feline HIV & Leukemia Monday through Friday from 8 tested, physical exam etc.) by a a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday from board certified veterinarian. In 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday by ap- addition to these two playful pointment only. brothers, the Animal Shelter has The Smithtown Animal and a variety of kittens available for Adoption Center is proud to in- adoption (or to foster) in addition troduce this week’s Special Pet to older, wiser and loving cats. of the Week, Loki, a 5½ year old, Male / Neutered Lab / Shep- thinking about adoption: herd mix came back to the shel- The Smithtown Animal & ter a few months ago. This Adoption Center’s primary con- usually very lovable and playful cern is finding the perfect home boy was not himself. The resident for each animal that finds his/her Vet ran panels of tests and blood way to the shelter. The Animal work. Loki was diagnosed with Control Officers at the Smith- Aspergillosis, a very deadly in- Loki is the world’s most perfect town Animal & Adoption Center fection in his nasal canal. Early family dog. He will gladly sit and will go out of their way to ensure diagnosis and treatment were a roll over around kids with open both the rescued and rescuer are key factor for this particular in- bags of snacks in anticipation of made for one another. If you fection. a belly rub instead of treats. Loki have other pets, you can arrange Loki received the surgical pro- loves playing with stuffed ani- to bring your four-legged family cedure that has a 85% curative mals, burying his favorite toys member into the shelter or we rate on the first treatment. He and wants nothing more than to can set up an at home Meet & was nursed back to health and wake up next to his soulmate for Greet to see how your prospec- hand fed by the kennel atten- the rest of time. tive family member does with dants and has begun to put back If you are interested in meeting other family members, pets or on the weight. Loki’s will to sur- Loki or any of the wonderful res- the household itself. vive surpassed all of the odds cue dogs at the Smithtown Ani- To Inquire about the pet of the stacked against him. He is a mir- mal & Adoption Center, please week or to meet your potential acle and now we’re asking resi- call ahead to book an hour to soulmate, please call the Smith- dents to help Loki find a home properly interact with her in a town Animal & Adoption Center where he can truly thrive and be domestic setting, which includes at 631-360-7575. loved by a family all his own. our Meet and Greet Loki has a few more check-ups Room, the dog runs and but all of his doctors say he is our Dog Walk trail. healthy and expect a full recov- ery. He is fully vaccinated, Kittens Kittens neutered and microchipped. & more Kittens: The Smithtown Animal and There is certainly in no Adoption Center is in search of a short supply of kittens. foster home for LOKI, the Mira- Currently there are a vari- cle Dog. A Foster to Adopt situa- ety of male and female tion, means that the Smithtown kittens available to adopt Animal & Adoption Center will or foster, from red- work closely with the family that headed to cobalt blue, takes Loki in, to ensure he is calico and tortoise shell doing well, assist with any med- domestic short-hair and ications and veterinary expenses long… If you are looking until Loki has made a full recov- for a fun-loving, yarn ery. tossing ball of love, stop

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Health and Safety in Our Homes by natalie insects and rodents don’t have weinstein, a place to burrow, including allied asID, attics, basements, and garages IDs • Keep electrical cords safely Fall is the against walls to avoid tripping time of the hazards year when we are turning If your home was built before our thoughts 1978, test for lead paint and re- to home – pair or replace in a safe manner getting ready to avoid spreading lead dust. Al- for guests for the holidays, doing ways use safe cleaning and pest a renovating or decorating proj- control products, locking them ect, and getting back to the post- up and disposing of them prop- summer routine. Our home erly. deserves our attention because it To stop cockroaches, ants, or is our safe haven – the place that rodents, make sure openings in- nurtures us, protects us, and is side and outside are sealed, put truly an extension of ourselves. away food, clean up and cover Perhaps we are unaware of the trash and garbage and never use hazards and conditions that can bug bombs or foggers. make our home unsafe. So, as Make sure all medications strangulation. we think about decorating, let’s have child proof caps and are Keep a fire extinguisher handy also think about health and locked up in medicine cabinets (one for every 600 square feet of safety. away from children. Clean up living space) to use – remember moisture and mold safely and the word PASS – Pull the pin, the Centers for Disease Control see that there are exhaust fans in Aim at the base of the fire, (CDC) has stated: bathrooms and in the kitchen. If Squeeze or press the handle, and • One in 16 homes have high any one in the family has mobil- Sweep from side to side at the radon levels (a “hidden” dan- ity problems or are aging, install base of the fire until it is extin- ger that you can’t see or smell grab bars on walls next to the guished. and is believed to be the lead- toilet and in shower or tub areas. The health and safety of your ing cause of lung cancer in Safety proof your basement, family can be ensured by many non-smokers). utility and laundry rooms, as common-sense practices. Aware- • One in ten have water leaks well, by setting the water heater ness is the key. Many accidents • One in six have structural at 120°F to prevent burns, can be avoided by good safety problems change the furnace/ac filters reg- practices. So, include your fam- • One in four have lead-based ularly, vent clothes dryers out- ily in your safety projects. paint side, test for radon and lock up Have a safe and healthy fall! • One in four do not have a products that could be health working smoke alarm hazards. editor’s note: Stairways and hallways should Natalie Weinstein is an Allied ASID, What you should be doing: be kept free of clutter. Use stair IDS interior designer, media personality, author, speaker, and president of • Get a radon test kit at one of gates at top and bottom of stairs Natalie Weinstein Design Associates, the home improvement stores. for young children, fix loose a full service interior design firm • Install smoke alarms on every steps, and make sure there is a (www.natalieweinstein.com). She is floor, especially near bed- hand rail and the carpet is firmly also owner of Uniquely Natalie, a quality consignment furniture and rooms, tested monthly, with attached. accessory shop in St. James. batteries changed every year. Furthermore, for young chil- Join www.nataliesclub.com for FREE • Carbon monoxide detectors dren – cushion corners and fire- seminars, tips, and discounts. For more should be installed near bed- place hearths. Window stops information about Natalie Weinstein rooms, as well. should be installed to prevent Design Associates, call 631-862-6198 or email at [email protected]. • Smoking is always hazardous, toddlers from falling out of sec- For more information about Uniquely but never allow anyone to ond story windows and I always Natalie Quality Consignment, smoke in your home. recommend cordless window call 631-686-5644 or visit • Clean up clutter everywhere so treatments to protect against www.uniquelynatalie.com

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Is Your “Digital Estate” in Order? by scott Posner counts (eBay, Amazon, Etsy); e- battles over access to these as- If you spend a lot of time on mail accounts (Gmail, Outlook, sets. In a worst-case scenario, the internet, you’re not just shop- Yahoo); social networking ac- your heirs and beneficiaries ping or being entertained, or fol- counts (Facebook, Twitter, Insta- might never get the assets you lowing the news or participating gram); online storage accounts had intended for them. in an online community. You’re (Google Drive, iCloud, Drop- probably also dealing with ac- box); and application accounts name a digital executor in counts and information that (Netflix, Kindle, Apple). your last will and testament. A eventually can become part of Given all these areas, how can digital executor can accomplish your digital “estate.” And if this you protect and preserve your a variety of tasks related to your estate isn’t properly looked after, digital estate? Here are a few digital estate, such as transferring it can lead to confusion and con- suggestions: online assets to your heirs; clos- flict among your survivors, as ing accounts you don’t want well as an opportunity for hack- Create a detailed inventory of transferred; managing personal ers to try to get at whatever re- digital assets. Following the cate- materials by archiving or deleting sources they can touch. gories listed above, draw up a files, photographs, videos and If you haven’t stopped to think list of all your digital assets. other content you have created; about it, you might be surprised and, finally, informing online at the number of assets that Document your wishes for communities of your passing. could become part of your digi- how you want your digital assets When choosing a digital ex- tal estate. You may have financial managed. If you don’t specify ecutor, you’ll want someone you accounts (banking, brokerage how you want your digital assets can trust, of course, but you’ll and bill-paying); virtual property managed upon your death or in- also want to make sure that per- accounts (air miles, “points” for capacitation, you might be open- son is skilled enough in technol- hotel bookings); business ac- ing the door to lengthy legal continued on facing page See Us For All Your Printing Needs

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continued ogy to search your computer properly and navigate the inter- net and multiple websites. Not all states recognize a digital ex- ecutor, so you may want to con- sult with a legal professional to learn about the laws governing digital estate planning in your state. Also, even if you have a digital executor, online platforms enforce their own rules about who can or can’t access a de- ceased person’s accounts. If you plans. The digital world is a fast- editor’s note: are concerned about this, you moving one, so you’ll need to financial focus is a monthly feature written by scott Posner, CfP, CrPC, may want to contact the cus- stay current with changes. a.a.M.s., an investment representative tomer service areas from these In some ways, managing a dig- with Edward Jones Investments. this types of providers – Google, Pay- ital estate can be more challeng- 130-year-old firm has over 10,000 offices Pal, Facebook, etc. – to learn ing than dealing with a physical around the world with one here in town their policies. at 542 north Country road in the old estate. But by following the st. James school house. Mr. Posner has above suggestions, you can help serviced both personal and institutional review your plans. Review reduce any “cyber-angst” your investors for over 32 years. for more your digital estate plans on a reg- loved ones may feel when it’s information, or to request topics for ular basis, just as you do with time to deal with the digital pres- future columns, call 631-862-2020. your physical/tangible estate ence you’ve left behind.

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BRT-3307C-A OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2018 – 68 – NATURALLY SPEAKING

Fall is Here – Enjoy! by June a. liardi branch. tected place such as your garage While you are out there col- or house. The cold hardy plants “the reason birds can fly and lecting your pine cones look for will require extra care though. we can’t is simply because they other items to use for your holi- The freezing and thawing can have perfect faith, for to have day decorations. A basket of pine damage the roots. When the soil faith is to have wings.” J.M. BARRIE cones and the red seed heads of freezes, place chicken wire It is almost November and this sumac along with pine branches around the pot, leaving 4-6 is a good time to get the bird makes a pretty holiday look. Add inches of space between the pot feeders out. As the days grow some drops of pine, cinnamon or and the wire. Then pack it shorter, colder and the plants other essential oil to scent the loosely with dry leaves or straw. start to die off so does the animal items. At the end of the season, Since some pot materials such as and bird food supply. Place the toss those nice scented items ceramic and terra-cotta might feeders so that you can see them into the fireplace. crack in the freezing tempera- from your favorite window, When doing the last of your tures, it may be better to transfer maybe one in the kitchen or the cleanup and pruning, make sure the plant into a temporary plastic children’s bedroom. Once you to leave some plants with inter- pot. commit to feeding the birds you esting or showy seed heads. You can try and save all those should stick with it throughout Sedum, Cone Flowers, Black- chrysanthemums you purchased the winter and early spring. They eyed Susan and Crepe Myrtle for this fall. If they are in pots, plant will come to depend on your example look lovely with a cov- them in the ground, away from generosity. Make sure you have a ering of snow. Something pretty dry north winds. Water well and fresh water source for them too. to look at in an otherwise barren, do not prune them, wait until Food left in the feeders overnight winter landscape. spring. Mulch with 4-6 inches of may encourage unwanted visi- If you, or perhaps your neigh- pine needles, straw or other tors. bors, have those hay bales for fall mulching material in late fall. It is fun to learn to identify the decorations, you can repurpose Remove the mulch in spring and different birds and to study their them. Instead of putting them at cut back the stems. habits. Study up on the types that the curb, you can quickly make Hope you can enjoy the quiet visit our area to find out what a small compost bin, just put solitude of a crisp, late autumn kinds of food they prefer. You them end to end in a U shape day, there are many busy days may want to add certain plants (you will need at least 3). This ahead of us. to your garden that will attract can become an extra compost other types of birds. area for the time being, the bales The children will probably like will last quite a while, eventually to make those pine cones that breaking down. But use it all are covered with peanut butter winter long and come spring and bird seed. Make a few be- you’ll have a good start on some editor’s note: cause the squirrels will most great nutrients for your garden. June liardi, a st. James resident for over 30 years, is a wife and mother of three likely like them as well. You can If you have plants in contain- sons. June will be writing articles on also string those donut-shaped ers that are not cold-hardy you gardening, nature related craft projects cereal pieces to hang from a will need to move them to a pro- and family activities.

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OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2018 – 69 – NATURE PAGES For Kids (and Adults)

All About Pumpkins by sally wellinger fact the pre-cursor to pumpkin Why do we love pumpkins so pie is thought to be when the much? Whether you like to eat colonists and Native Americans them or prefer to decorate them, would hollow out a pumpkin, fill pumpkins are a big part of our it with milk, spices, and honey. fall festivities. Here is why they Lastly, roast it in hot ashes until it are so important to us. was thoroughly cooked. Native Pumpkins are part of the fam- Americans also consider pump- ily Cucurbitaceae. Plants that fall kins one of the “three sisters” in this family usually grow as along with corn and beans, and vines. Other plants that fall in often planted the three together. the family of Cucurbitaceae are Pumpkins need cross fertiliza- cucumbers, watermelons, loofah, tion for reproducing new plants. zucchini, cantaloupe, gourds, Pollinators, like bees, are very and other squash. Several of important animals that help these plants in this family are pumpkins survive as a species. known as the oldest grown do- Originally the first pumpkins Pumpkins are a good source of mesticated plants. Basically, that were only found in the Americas, carotenoids, which provide Vita- means that people started grow- but once early explorers, like min A and many anti-oxidant ing them for food, which started Columbus, learned about the benefits, like fighting some can- a transition from a hunting and amazing squash, the pumpkin cers, boosting the immune sys- gathering society to an agricul- soon found itself on six different tem, and helping to prevent tural society. continents. Pumpkins quickly re- cardiovascular diseases. Pump- The bottle gourd which is placed the bottle gourd as the kin seeds are also a good source thought to have originated in most popular species in the Cu- of healthy lipids and proteins Africa is the oldest known do- curbitaceae family. and a fabulous source of fiber. mesticated plant. Scientists be- The name “pumpkin” evolved The origins of Jack O’Lanterns lieve the plant was domesticated as the large “melon like” squash started in Ireland and Scotland. It over 10,000 years ago in Asia travelled around the world. The came from a myth about a man and Central America. Using ra- Greek word for large melon is named “Stingy Jack” that tricked diocarbon dating, scientists fig- pepon. The French changed it to the devil. He was then forced to ured out that bottle gourds in pompon, which the English then roam the night for the rest of North and Central America are changed to pumpion. The Ameri- time. During Samhain, the descended from the ones that can colonists then changed pum- Gaelic version of Halloween, were domesticated in Asia. They pion to pumpkin. It is humorous lanterns would be lit along path- think that Paleo-Indians between that pumpkins, which the Native ways. Children would carve a 10,000-14,000 years ago Americans often called, isquoter- vegetable into a face lantern and brought them to North America. squash, originated in North call it “Jack the Lantern.” They Whether pumpkins originated America, but the name travelled would place this carved lantern in North America or are de- around the world. by their door to frighten “Stingy scended from some other types Native Americans used pump- Jack” away. In Ireland and Scot- of Cucurbitaceae, like bottle kins in a variety of ways. For me- land, there were no pumpkins gourds, is still unknown. Regard- dicinal purposes, the seeds are during the time of this tradition, less of how they evolved, scien- thought to be a diuretic, remove so children would carve turnips tists know that pumpkins have worms, reduce fevers, and cure and potatoes. When the immi- been around for at least 9,500 bronchitis. The sap and pulp can grants to America brought the years in Central America. People be applied to burns. The fruit can tradition with them, they started in Pre-Columbian America have be eaten for fatigue and to purify using pumpkins to carve their been growing domesticated the blood or applied to the skin Jack O‘Lanterns. pumpkins for over 7,000 years. for cooling and cleansing. Even editor’s note: Even though bottle gourds possi- the leaves can be used as a pain sally wellinger, a st. James resident for bly came from Asia, pumpkins, killer and to treat nausea. over 30 years, is a wife and mother of scientifically known as Curcubita The fruit could be roasted to four children. she is a nys Elementary pepo, were first found in Central eat or dried and cut into strips to teacher certified in PK-6 grade, Biology and General science grades 7-12 and is and North America. That makes make mats. The hollowed out an outdoor environmental educator. sally them a native plant in North pumpkin can be used as a cook- will be writing nature inspired articles America. ing pot or as a serving bowl. In each month.

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SMITHTOWN SWIMMERS SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH... the Smithtown High School east/West combined girls swimming team recently raised approximately $9,000 for cancer research by participating in Swim across america. Joined by the girls swimming team from Harborfields High School, the athletes raised money for the nassau/Suffolk chapter of the organization. Proceeds from the swim will support immunotherapy research at the Swim across america Laboratory at Memorial Sloan kettering Cancer Center, lung cancer clinical trials at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, pediatric brain cancer research at feinstein Institute of north Shore and pediatric oncology at the University of texas MD anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital. Photo courtesy of smithtown Central school District ‘Egg’-cellent Learning Opportunities Students at St. James Elementary School are engaged in an outdoor, hands-on learn- ing experience thanks to a new chicken coop and three chickens purchased by the school’s Parent Teacher Association. The coop is housed in an enclosed courtyard area that has floor to ceiling glass walls, so the chick- ens can be observed at all times. The outdoor learning space will be used for the study and care of the chickens. Stu- dents in kindergarten through 5th grade will participate in observing, learning about and caring for the chickens. They will also collect eggs daily, which parents can pick up and bring home. “We hope this outdoor learning experi- ence will help serve as a concrete example of the life cycle, a closer connection to our food (eggs) and the important role students will have in caring for animals,” said St. James Elementary Principal MaryGrace Lynch. The chickens have been named for the three character traits the school will highlight Students at St. James elementary School in the Smithtown Cen- throughout the year – Aretha (for respect), tral School District have a new outdoor learning space with a Teresa (after Mother Teresa for compassion) chicken coop and three chickens. and Mickey (after John McCain for courage). Photos courtesy of smithtown Central school District

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OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2018 – 72 – HEALTH NOTES

The Dreaded ACL Injury by abby Dante, D.C. at are getting shorter and season for this reason that all athletes true sport Care play is getting more intense. Kids I see in office, especially female, With fall officially in full are specializing in a single sport receive analysis of hip and ankle swing, things we have been quite from an earlier age, leading to stabilization. busy. We’ve been working with development of specific motor our local athletes at Smithtown patterns. The culture of sport is What we know #5: East and West, helping them changing and our bodies are try- It is impossible for me to have healthy and pain-free sea- ing to work harder and recover promise an athlete that they will sons. We have also been down at quicker to keep up with increas- never tear an ACL. Similar to The Knox School, helping their ing demands. how a dentist cannot promise college prep basketball team you’ll never get a cavity, but manage and prevent injuries What we know #3: ensures that brushing twice daily during their crucial recruitment An imbalance between the decreases your chances. We years. Lastly, the office is bustling quadriceps and hamstring mus- know that having strong glutes with many patients preparing for cles is a predictable risk factor and hamstrings can help prevent the NYC Marathon, recovering for the ACL tear. It is for this ACL tears. We know that having from their recent Ironman, or just reason that any athletes I see in strong and stable hips and an- popping in for their routine the office, especially those in kles, having a strong core, using maintenance care. It is a fun high school, all receive a ham- proper recovery techniques and time of year and we are always string assessment. Having strong listening to our bodies aches and honored to play a role in keeping and functional hamstrings are pains, can all help prevent in- our community healthy. considered protective to the ACL, jury. We also know that just a This fall is also a tad bitter- so at the very least, this is some- few minutes of personalized sweet for me, as it marks my 10- thing that all coaches and exercises per day can help year anniversary of limping off of athletes can implement as a form prevent injury. We must learn to the soccer field and into the OR of injury prevention. work smarter, not harder, when with a knee injury that ended my it comes to taking care of our high school athletic career. That What we know #4: bodies. injury also happens to be the Female athletes ages 13-17 reason why I do what I do (and have seen a spike in ACL injury As always, the team at True why my high school patients all 59% over the last 13 years. Why Sport Care is right down the road have to endure my long rants such a rapid increase? Full dis- to help with all of your needs. about ACL injury prevention). So closure, part of this spike is Whether you’re battling an this month, I’m here to share attributed simply to more ongoing injury or just looking to some ACL knowledge with you females participating in sports prevent your next one, we en- all, too. Here’s what we know over recent years. However, we courage you to reach out and see about the dreading ACL injury. also have learned that females what we can do to help. are simply at higher risk for What we know #1: ligament injury. Higher estrogen editor’s note: The most common mechanism levels lead to more ligament abby Dante, DC, is one of the chiroprac- tors at true sport Care, located at 62 for an ACL tear is rapid change laxity, explaining why women lake avenue south in nesconset. stop by in direction, jumping or deceler- are 4-8 times more likely to true sport Care, where they are ready to ation. suffer an ACL tear during mid- assess athletes and will develop a person- ovulation. Additionally, women alized treatment plan designed to strengthen and protect for the upcoming What we know #2: anatomically have wider hips, seasons. stay injury free call true sport Our athletes are getting leading to decreased stability of Care at 631-584-truE (8783) stronger and faster. Off-seasons knee, hip and ankle joints. It is

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Bone Health: What You Should Know by richard Greco, Pt, atC, exercise routine designed by a effects by designing individual- CsCs physical therapist can keep ized exercise programs to benefit Healthy bones can help you bones healthy and reduce risk. bone health, improve posture, stay strong and active throughout Risk factors include: and enhance core stability and your life. If good bone health is balance. Most of these exercises • Age: More common in older achieved during childhood and are simple and can be done at individuals maintained, it can help to avoid home with no special equip- bone loss and fracture later in • Sex: More common in women ment. life. For healthy bones, it is im- • Family History: Heredity portant to maintain a physically fight fracture with fitness active lifestyle and eat a bal- • Race and Ethnicity: Affects all Inactivity is a major risk factor anced diet with plenty of cal- races. In the US, increased risk for osteoporosis. The right exer- cium, vitamin D, and perhaps for Caucasian, Asian, or Latino cises and good habits can keep other supplements as needed. bones strong and prevent or re- • Weight: Low body weight Osteoporosis is a common verse the effects of osteoporosis. (small and thin) bone disease that affects both Weight-bearing exercise, such as men and women as they age. It • Diet, especially one low in cal- walking, is an important way to is associated with low bone mass cium and vitamin D build and maintain healthy and thinning of the bone struc- bones. Muscle strengthening ex- • History of broken bones ture, making bones fragile and ercises have been found to stim- more likely to break. • Inactive lifestyle ulate bone growth and can help Some people are more at risk prevent and treat osteoporosis. • Smoking and Alcohol abuse for osteoporosis than others. Not These types of exercises are best all risk factors can be changed, Physical therapists can help if started early in life and done but healthy habits and a proper prevent osteoporosis and treat its continued on facing page

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continued duce falls and resulting fractures. • Use good body positioning at regularly. However, it is impor- Exercises that improve posture, work, home or during leisure tant to remember that you can core stability, balance and coor- activities. begin exercising at any age and dination, can also protect the • Ask for help when lifting heavy still reap great benefits. spine against compression frac- objects. If you have osteoporosis, are at tures. An individualized program high risk for a fall or fracture, or may include a walking regimen, • Maintain a regular physical fit- have a medical condition, affect- Tai Chi, and other exercises ness regimen. Staying active ing your ability to exercise, do geared toward conditioning, bal- can help to prevent injuries. not begin an exercise program ance and coordination. without first consulting your Note: This information was provided by physician and a physical bone health begins with the American Physical Therapy Associa- tion’s Section on Geriatrics therapist. Good Posture Avoid exercises and daily ac- Good posture and safe move- editor’s note: tivities which round the spine, ments protect bones from frac- richard Greco, Pt, atC, CsCs, is a such as sit-ups, crunches, bend- ture during daily activities. Using st. James resident and licensed Physical therapist. he is the Director of Motion ing down to tie your shoes, exer- proper posture and safe body sports Medicine, located at 430-7 north cise machines that involve mechanics during all activities Country road in st. James. for more forward bending of the trunk, protects the spine against injury. information on the treatment of and movements and sports that Here are some tips: osteoporosis and general injury round and twist the spine. rehabilitation, contact him at • Keep your back, stomach and 631-686-6600. leg muscles strong and flexi- benefits of Good balance ble. Preserving balance and stabil- ity with exercises can help re- • Do not slouch.

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Guard Your Happiness, Treat Hearing Loss by william Kent invisible. Dramatic new techno- Long Island Hearing and the logical advances have revolu- Better Hearing Institute are rais- tionized hearing aids in recent ing awareness of the link be- years. Many are virtually invisi- tween unaddressed hearing loss ble, sitting discreetly and com- and depression. Adults of all fortably inside the ear canal; ages are urged to get their hear- some are even waterproof or ing tested to help protect their rechargeable, but best of all, mental health. Studies have they’re wireless. That means shown how people with hearing they’re able to stream sound loss, who use hearing aids, often, from Smartphones, iPhones, have fewer depressive symptoms, pressive symptoms, and eight out iPods, iPads, home entertainment greater social engagement, and of 10 hearing aid users say systems, and other electronics improved quality of life. they’re satisfied with the changes directly into your hearing instru- Hearing loss affects people of that have occurred in their lives ment(s) at volumes just right for all ages, and so do the associ- due to their instruments being you. The new iNow iQ hearing ated emotional and mental used. instruments can even be located, health issues that can come with if lost or misplaced with GPS. leaving hearing loss unad- 5 Mental Health-Minded rea- Simply put, today’s hearing in- dressed. In fact, a 2014 study in- sons to get your Hearing tested struments help people of all ages dicated that hearing loss is There’s a lot more to hearing maintain active, healthy associated with an increased risk loss than just sound. Getting a lifestyles, some of them with fun of depression in adults of all hearing test and using profes- technology included. ages, but is most pronounced in sionally-fitted hearing instru- Call your hearing healthcare 18 to 69 year olds. ments, when recommended by a provider, schedule your hearing Another study, conducted in hearing healthcare professional, test now, rather than ‘maybe’ in Italy, looked at working adults, is an important way for people the future. Most health insur- 35 to 55 years of age with un- with hearing loss to safeguard ances cover annual hearing tests. treated mild to moderate age-re- their mental health and quality Truly the worst thing you can do lated hearing loss and found that of life. Here's why: about hearing loss, is nothing. they were more prone to depres- That should be considered, un- • Ignoring hearing loss hurts sion, anxiety, and interpersonal acceptable. quality of life. sensitivity than those with no editor’s note: hearing problems. • Addressing hearing loss boosts william Kent is the Director of long Island hearing, an audiology and hear- The good news is that for the mood. ing Instrument Dispensing Practice vast majority of people with • Using hearing instruments can established in 1985. they have offices in hearing loss, hearing instruments help bolster self-confidence. nassau and suffolk County and can be can be most beneficial; research reached at 1-800-698-5200 for more showed that the use of hearing Today’s hearing instruments information. Consultations are compli- mentary. see them on the web at instruments can help reduce de- are better than ever and virtually www.lihearing.com.

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Living With Multiple Sclerosis by frank your outward appearance into polymer beads that absorb Gaeta, Jr. account, since how you look can water and cool you through have an impact on how you evaporation, others utilize ice On the list feel – especially if you’re going packs and cooling tubes. of concerns to work or attending events in 3. Clothing made of 100% cot- that people your community – but some- ton will shrink and need iron- with multiple times even if you’re just doing ing to look fresh and crisp. sclerosis (MS) errands. Cotton blends with less than face, choos- Here are some tips from peo- 50% cotton, on the other ing the right ple with MS about choosing hand, need little or no ironing. outfit may not clothing that fits your lifestyle, Garments made of permanent always rank near the top. After body and personality. press fabric require no ironing all, fashion may seem frivolous 1. You will stay cooler if you or special treatment. when you’re dealing with symp- wear white clothing when out toms like fatigue and impaired 4. Knit fabrics are easier to get in the sun. White reflects the balance. For many people with on and off than woven fabrics. sun’s rays, whereas dark colors MS, what to wear simply isn’t a In addition, knit fabrics are absorb them. topic of thought or discussion. more comfortable to sit in and But thoughtful clothing 2.If light-colored clothing alone do not wrinkle as much as choices can make your life easier does not keep you cool woven fabrics. Double-knit when you have MS. For some enough, a variety of cooling sweatpants with an elasticized people, this means focusing vests, hats, neck bands, chair waistband are particularly mostly on comfort and clothing cushions, and products are easy to wear and maintain. that doesn’t hinder your mobility. available to help keep you Purchase wool sweaters or For others, it also means taking cool. Some are filled with continued on facing page

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continued jeans, while the back is elastic To help determine whether a 4. jackets lined with a satiny fab- with added fabric in the seat garment will fit without trying it ric. If you have unlined slacks, for comfort. Leg pockets with on, do one of the following: purchase nylon pant liners to easy seated access are op- 1. When you go shopping, take wear underneath. Some fab- tional. along a garment that fits you rics are actually heavy, mean- well. Match the side seams ing they have weight. Clothing 7. If getting dressed in the morn- and length by laying one item made of this type of fabric ing sometimes feels over- on top of another. may tire you out just putting it whelming, try limiting your on. wardrobe to see if having 2. Take your measurements at fewer choices makes the home and record them on a 5. If you sit a great deal, pur- process easier. piece of paper that you take chase garments one size larger with you to the store. than you normally wear. The 8. Long sleeves must be on the clothing will be more comfort- 3. Ask the clerk to measure the shorter side of normal, be- able to sit in and easier to put garment you have selected to cause if you use a cane or on and remove. Clothing that see if it will work with your walker, it’s hard to grab it is too tight may make you feel measurements. when your sleeves are getting tired. in the way. The tighter cuffs on 4. Another alternative is to shop 6. If you’re in a wheelchair, you button-down shirts usually where maternity clothes are may have trouble finding jeans keep shirtsleeves out of the sold. The garments are gener- that fit comfortably. There are way, but the looser sleeves on ously sized and fashionable. jeans available that are com- items like fleece jackets and fortable and attractive. The suit jackets can be problem- continued on page 92 front looks like traditional atic.

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ron Villano, M.S., Dear Help, LMHC, aSaC, CCH is I am sure that many parents out there feel your the leading expert in pain. It is not easy to get creative with discipline working through change. when you are exhausted and discouraged. Unfortu- as a father who lost his nately, this is something that you need to try to 17-year old son in an tackle during a time of peace rather than in the auto accident, he always heat of the moment. The next time you and your speaks from the heart. son find yourselves in a calm state, sit down to- as a licensed mental gether and make a 4-column chart. Your first col- health counselor, he umn will be a list of “appropriate ways to express guides others on how to anger” and your second column will be a list of the work through difficult times. as a national speaker and author of the zing, ron positive outcomes that will result from that choice. has appeared on tV and radio throughout the world. He Your third column will be a list of “inappropriate will help you to embrace the Power of Change in your ways to express anger” and your fourth column personal and professional life. will be a list of the negative outcomes that will result from that choice. For example, column one might say “writing mommy a letter telling her why Dear ron, I am angry” and column two might say “mommy My 9 year-old son continuously responds to frus- will read your letter, sit down and discuss your tration with outward anger. he will kick, scream, feelings with you.” On the other hand, column and throw things whenever he is angry or upset. I three might say “scream at the top of my lungs” have tried to be patient but my fuse is getting shorter and column four might say “favorite video game and shorter. I don’t know how to get back on track. taken away.” Come up with these lists together and taking away toys and other punishments don’t seem take the time to explain to your son the importance to have any effect on him. –help! of choos- ing a be- havior from col- umn one versus column three. When your son is acting out, re- direct him back to the chart. It is more meaning- ful to teach your child what they should do instead of repeatedly pointing out what they shouldn’t do.

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 Middle Village 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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EMPOWERED LIVING WITH ESSENTIAL OILS Success with Consistent Daily Routines by terri Pace increase frustration, and cause sink so it’s right there at your fin- less than optimal results. And gertips to help clear out the “I forgot!” when people don’t get the results morning brain fog, open your air- One of the they want; when they don’t have ways, and start your day with an most com- at least some quick wins, they energy boost*. mon obsta- give up and return to old habits, Keep your bottle of Ylang cles to bringing back more of those less Ylang essential oil in the kitchen achieving a than desirable health experi- near where you prepare break- health goal ences they wanted to change in fast; this will be a visible re- (or any goal for that matter) is the the first place! minder to use it daily to promote lack of consistency! And one of That’s why it is important to es- healthy circulation*. the most commonly cited rea- tablish simple techniques to be Keep your immune supporting sons for this lack of consistency more consistent, especially in spray mist in the outside pocket are these two simple words: I the first few weeks of a new rou- of your handbag or in your FORGOT! tine! pocket so it is easy to grab Have you ever said that about Here are some terrific tips to quickly when you are running er- taking your supplements or using become more consistent in your rands and need a little extra pro- your essential oils? daily routines: tection! Creating healthy experiences 1. associate the new activity 3. Set reminders. People com- or achieving a health goal is with something else that you do monly mention that they forget often the combination of simple faithfully! For example, you gen- to take the second dose of their daily actions consistently per- erally don’t forget to brush your vitamin supplements in the latter formed! Selecting a specific goal teeth, right? So, make it a routine part of the day! Set a daily re- and setting up a simple daily to inhale a drop of Peppermint minder/ alarm on your phone to routine to achieve it are the first essential oil before/after you remind you to take them. things I do when I coach some- brush your teeth every morning. Need a boost of your cognitive one. ability and/or memory function? When people forget (to follow 2. Location, location, location. Some of my favorite essential oils that simple daily routine), this Leave that bottle of Peppermint to boost these functions are can sabotage their efforts, essential oil on the bathroom Basil, Lemon, Rosemary, and Melissa essential oils.* You can apply them topically, add a few drops to your diffuser, and even take them internally. 4. Make it Simple. I store cap- sules from all my supplements in a craft bead organizer in my kitchen island drawer. This makes it super easy to grab what I need without opening individ- ual bottles. [Get the adjustable one so you can customize the size of each compartment.] 5. Shift your mindset. No one needs a reminder about an event or goal of significant importance. When we are really excited about something or when it has great meaning for us, we do NOT forget! To be more consis- tent, reflect on WHY that daily action is important to you. Are you really committed to continued on page 92

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OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2018 – 84 – HEALTH NOTES

Chiropractic: Three Types of Care by Dr. linda M. Bocchichio too soon! Initial Intensive Care elective or Wellness Care If an ache, pain or other obvi- When maximum improvement ous symptom has prompted you is reached periodic chiropractic to begin chiropractic care the checkups are recommended. first thing you want is to feel bet- These wellness visits can detect ter. Office visits will be frequent and help correct new problems and your adjustments may be before they become serious. combined with other procedures Health conscious adults choose to help offer relief. Depending this type of care for themselves upon your age, condition and and their children. lifestyle, repeated visits over Like other preventive measures weeks or months may be needed elective or wellness care can to reduce or eliminate your save time and money by helping symptoms. you stay well. Remember, it is easier to stay Corrective Care well than get well. Muscle and other soft tissue damage often remain after your with exercises or other self care editor’s note: original symptoms improve. Cor- procedures.With our aches or Dr. linda M. Bocchichio is a chiropractor rective care stabilizes your spine pains gone – more complete practicing at 105 lake avenue so. in nesconset. she was the founder of the st. and promotes more complete healing can occur. Stopping care James walking club and was a former healing. Visit frequency is re- now may risk a relapse. Like president of the st. James Chamber of duced and you may be encour- with orthodontic care, what will Commerce. for further information, call aged to supplement your care happen if the braces come off 631-979-9854. ANNE MARIE LISA Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio Certified Nutritional Counselor, CHIROPRACTOR Reiki Practitioner, Intuitive Guide 105 Lake Ave. South, Nesconset, NY 11767 631-979-9854 631-525-1045 www.AMLisa.com Expert nutritional advice for children and adults • Attain sustainable weight loss ™ • Increase energy • Improve immune health • Learn how nutritional changes help alleviate chronic illnesses CHIROPRACTIC Reiki – • A Japanese technique for stress reduction, relaxation and tranquility FAMILY & PERSONAL CARE Intuitive Guidance – Natural & Effective Treatment for: • Explore what keeps you from achieving your desired goals Chronic Pain Conditions • Awaken your own inner healing capabilities Sports, Auto and Job-related Injuries • Develop your true potential • Experience meditations that promote inner MOST INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED peace and strength EVENING & SATURDAY HOURS Nourishment for the Body Mind and Spirit

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Louise and Cliff Bollhofer’s family Celebrating 60 Years On August 9, 2018 Cliff and three children, six grandchildren Louise Bollhofer celebrated their and one great granddaughter. 60th Wedding Anniversary at the Louise Bollhofer is the owner of Nemacolin Resort in Pennsylvania Interiors by Louise located on Lake with their family. Avenue in St. James. One of their Their marriage has produced children, Joseph A. Bollhofer, re- sides in St. James with his wife Louise and Cliff Bollhofer Kelly, and is an attorney with an celebrating 60 years of marriage. office in St. James as well.

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Have a Nice Day by John Taratunio 1928 - 2018 Every night I see the sun set we all try to plan our day Every morning I see it rise But at times these plans may go astray when the day is over I have no regrets If this occurs and life seems upside down for each morning brings you’d do better wearing a smile a new surprise In place of a frown.

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Summer Sun Shines on St. James Day 2018 Once again Lake Avenue was packed with vendors, local merchants, civic associations, politicians and more on the 31st Annual St. James Day held on Sunday, September 30, 2018. Throughout the day there were special sales, demonstra- tions, raffles, drawings, food galore, live music and street entertainment.

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The St. James Chamber of Commerce, host of this annual event, wishes to thank the Town of Smithtown, the Suffolk County Police Department, the Smithtown Highway & Sanitation Department, the St. James Fire Department and the businesses here in town for making this year’s St. James Day another day to remember.

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Smithtown “the only thing between you and what you want is your story Performing Arts about why you don’t have it!” Center ~TONY ROBBINS Take steps every day to change continued from page 36 the routine, speak up, whatever office at 631-724-3700 more in- way you feel prompted to do. Emergency formation. Embrace the changes in your life Become a member and save Checklist and live feeling empowered. with additional benefits. Annual continued from page 24 Apply Bergamot essential oil membership is $75 and a life- • If you live in an area known for over the heart; apply Ginger es- time membership is $300. Bene- flooding, see if you can stay sential oil on the stomach; apply fits include additional 10% with a family member or friend Cypress essential oil down the discount on the purchase of tick- who is in a safer location that spine. ets to any performance or sub- will allow your pets. Also scription package, preferred Just Do It! check with hotels as many are status for seating, and much People often wonder how to becoming more animal more. select the right product(s) for friendly. their health goals, how to use a • If you are in an evacuation Multiple Sclerosis product they ordered, and how area or think that you might continued from page 79 to be more consistent in their need to go to a shelter, check daily routines. It is my goal to with them prior to the storm We are all part of the human picture, and ranking our condi- make it SIMPLE for you to live and see what their pet policy and love a NATURAL SOLU- is. If you think you might need tions or emotions based on what is happening to other people in TIONS lifestyle! What is the sin- to stay in your basement, outfit gle action you can do to bring it now with animal crates and the world is not useful. Strive to look within yourself to find the the results you desire? litter boxes or whatever sup- Essential oils are safe, effective plies you might need so it’s al- happiness there and that in- cludes wearing clothes that and very affordable. However, ready set and you can just not all essential oils are created bring the animal down with make you feel comfortable and confident. equal. Be an educated con- you. sumer and use only certified stay safe! editors note: st. James resident frank Gaeta, Jr. is the pure, therapeutic grade essential Little Shelter Animal Rescue owner of adaptive Clothes, supplying oils for your family. and Adoption Center, located at specialty clothing for special needs peo- *These statements have not been evalu- 33 Warner Road in Huntington, ple of all ages. he is a member of the st. ated by the Food and Drug Administra- James Chamber of Commerce. after 35 tion. This product is not intended to NYE 11743, is a non-profit, no- years in the It field he retired, and for the kill animal shelter nestled on six diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any dis- past 4 years frank and his wife, Jennifer, ease. wooded acres in Huntington, have been taking care of both sets of par- Long Island. Suffolk County’s ents with their everyday and medical editor’s note: oldest humane organization, Lit- needs which led him to starting adaptive terri Pace and her Clothes. frank is currently writing a book family are longtime tle Shelter has been dedicated to on the adaptive clothes industry and has residents of st. James saving abandoned dogs and cats published numerous articles in trade and owners of Pace’s and placing them into loving magazines. his company (adaptive steak house in homes since 1927. Age, physical Clothes) has donated money to the hauppauge, ny. wounded warrior foundation, sloan Ket- terri is a certified condition and socialization is- tering Cancer Center, second wind holistic health sues are never criteria for rescu- Dreams, national Ms society, and or- Coach. she is an educator, sharing her ing a dog or cat whose life is in ganization for autism research. for more experiences and knowledge on the use of jeopardy. information about adaptive Clothes visit: simply natural solutions to support the If you are interested in adopt- www.adaptiveclothes.com or call 516- structure and functions of the body for 606-2154. optimal health and wellness. terri invites ing, fostering a pet or if you you to contact her for a free private, per- would like to make a donation to sonal wellness consultation and to get Little Shelter call 631-368-8770, Essential Oils samples of essential oils which can sup- visit their website at wraw.little- continued from page 82 port your specific wellness goals: sim- [email protected] for more wale.coma or visit their facility your new healthy lifestyle and information on other events and weekly which is open 7 days a week: routine? What new health expe- workshops available: visit http://simply- Monday to Friday from 1-7 p.m. riences do you want and what naturalseminars.eventbrite.com or call and Saturday and Sunday from specific actions will help you terri at 631-487-1627 - no purchase nec- 12-5 p.m. achieve it? essary to attend.

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Mary Amato Mary Brigid Phillips Mary Amato, of Port Mary Brigid Phillips, of St. Jefferson Station, NY, James, NY (formerly of Middle Vil- passed away peace- lage, NY) passed away peacefully fully on August 27, on September 3, 2018 at the age of 2018 at the age of 105. 94. Co-founder and manager, with She was the beloved her late husband, of the John J. mother of Maryann Phillips Funeral Home in Middle (Anthony) Masella and Village, NY. Devoted wife of the Paul (Meryl) Amato. late John. Beloved mother of Sean Cherished grand- (Karen) and the late Gerard. Ador- mother of the late ing grandmother of Brenna, Joseph, Charles, Na- Mary amato Shauna, Caitlin, Fiona, Delia, talie, Denise, Lenore, Adam and Kris. Cherished great Paul, Danielle, Christopher, Joseph, and the late grandmother of Olivia, Emma, and Mary Brigid Phillips Gregory. Loving great grandmother of Amanda, Jack Henry. Dear sister of the late Ashley, Gabrielle, Angelo, Marissa, Alyssa, Hai- Kate and Thomas. Loving aunt to eight nephews, nine nieces ley, Courtney, Nicholas, Jake, Avery, Gianna, including 18 godchildren and a large group of other rela- Stephen and Owen. She is survived by many tives and friends who lovingly called her “Aunt Mary.” Mary other family members and friends. will truly be missed by her family here at the Branch Funeral A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Margaret Home. of Scotland R.C. Church., Selden, NY. Entomb- A Funeral Mass was celebrated at Sts. Philip and James ment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. R.C. Church, St. James, NY. Arrangements were entrusted to the profes- Arrangements were entrusted to the professional care of sional care of the Branch Funeral Home of the Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and the Vigliante Miller Place and the Vigliante family. family. OUR TOWN Deadline & Publication Dates

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OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2018 – 97 – 2018 MeMBerS oF tHe St. JaMeS CHaMBer oF CoMMerCe Please Support these Chamber of Commerce Member Businesses acuwell acupuncture Center Henrietta Homes & Properties Roslyn Savings Bank / NYCB adaptive Clothes Hither Brook floral & gift Boutique Saf-t-Swim of Smithtown all Shores Mortgage Homegrown Essential Pediatrics Safe Haven animal Rescue allstate Insurance Incredible Home Improvements Scented Interiors by Design alpine Pastry Shop Inside out Kitchens, Baths and More Scientific Pest Management artpix Studio Inspired Blessings Seiskaya Ballet the atelier at flowerfield Irish gypsy Vending Dr. Raymond a. Semente, Chiropractor autonomousDesign Janel Brooke Photography Shaggy Dog Couture Barattini Productions - DJ & Event Services Jared Caspe Physical therapy Shaolin Self Defense Centers Bella Codi JBL Home Improvements Sivana Salon Joseph a. Bollhofer, Esq. 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Philip & James Snow Kone factory the Brick Clay Studio & gallery the Knox School Sons of Norway Loyal Lodge #252 the Bristal at Lake grove Koeppel Martone & Leistman - attorneys Soul Brew CaPES: Child advocacy & Parent Koke Insurance agency Spage’s Pharmacy Empowerment Services Lesco Construction Splash and Dash for Dogs Capo Design Build LI tax Savers the Sports arena Certified Headquarters of St. James the Little gym of Smithtown Spuntino Brick oven Pizza Restaurant/Bar Chevrolet of Smithtown Long Island Hearing Squeaky Clean Property Solutions Chief Chimney Services Lorena’s Happy tails St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center Chiropractic Healthcare of St. James Maginniss team / ReMax Beyond St. James Dental Care Chorus Line Dance Studio Maia Salon Spa & Wellness St. James fire Department Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage anthony Mangiaracina - attorney St. James funeral Home Competition Infiniti Maria orlandi / Douglas Elliman Real Estate St. James Jewelry Shoppe Costco Wholesale Matt’s Pizza St. James-Nesconset Youth football Creative Windows Mazelis Landscape & gifts & gardens & Cheer Dance ‘n’ things Medical arts Radiology St. James Pasta & Pork Daniel gale Sotheby’s International Realty Medical Probiotics St. James Post office Daniel R. 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The following is a list of advertisers who can be found in this issue of Our Town • St. James ART ENTERTAINMENT / EVENTS FUNERAL HOMES Atelier at Flowerfield Breast Cancer Fundraiser Branch Funeral Homes Gallery Events & Classes at Lush Blow Dry & Beauty Bar 190 E. Main Street, Smithtown 2 flowerfield - Suite 15 Sunday, october 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 631-724-9500 631-250-9009 42 terry Road | Smithtown St. James Funeral Home Watermark galleries Comedy Coffee & Croissants 829 Middle Country Road Fine Art Photography by Sal St. George Productions 631-584-5200 220 Lake avenue Sundays: 10/28, 11/25, 12/9, 1/6, 631-379-2061 12 noon-2 p.m. | tickets: $25 HEALTH / FITNESS 176 Second St., 2nd floor Adaptive Clothes ATTORNEY 631-862-4615 516-606-2154 Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. 291 Lake avenue Deepwells Haunted Mansion 2018 Anne Marie Lisa 631-584-0100 | fax: 631-584-2304 Dead and Breakfast Where Guests Certified Nutritional Counselor Check In But Never Check Out 631-525-1045 AUDIOLOgY and trail of terror at Deepwells farm Long Island Hearing, Inc. County Park | Very Very Very Scary Family & Personal Counseling, 55 Southern Blvd., Nesconset fridays: oct. 19, 26 | 7-10 pm. Hypnosis and Weight Loss 631-972-5211 | 1-800-698-5200 Saturdays: oct. 20, 27 | 7-10 pm. 872 Middle Country Road Route 25a & Moriches Rd. 631-758-8290 AUTOMOTIVE 631-862-2020. tickets: $10 per person Repair/Parts / Gas Jyoti Wellness Awakened St. James Automotive Center Elect Bill Holst 213 Lake avenue 525 North Country Road for District Court Judge www.Jyotiwithin.com 631-584-5798 tuesday, November 6, 2018 631-250-9977

BAKERY 60th Annual Holiday Tea & Sale at Light Awakenings Alpine Pastry Shoppe St. James United Methodist Church Meditation and Beyond 59 Route 111, Smithtown Saturday, November 17 631-724-9733 631-265-5610 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 532 Moriches Road Medical Arts Radiology BANK 631-584-5340 267 East Main St., Smithtown Roslyn Savings Bank 631-982-1570 556 North Country Road Seiskaya Ballet’s 23 technology Dr., East Setauket 631-862-4200 the Nutcracker 631-689-7300 December 20-23, 6 performances BEAUTY Staller Center for the Performing arts Motion Sports Medicine - St. James Pat’s Place Hair Salon Stony Brook University Physical therapy 230 Lake avenue nutcrackerballet.com 430-7 North Country Road 631-862-7023 | 631-584-9644 631-632-aRtS 631-686-6600

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