JULY 2006 Volume 19 Number 9 Keeping You up to Date on SALES, HAPPENINGS Our Town & PEOPLE • • • • • • in Our Town - St
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JULY 2006 Volume 19 Number 9 Keeping you up to date on SALES, HAPPENINGS Our Town & PEOPLE • • • • • • In Our Town - St. James S T J A M E S PUBLISHED MONTHLY Enjoy... Family Fun Night at Deepwells Free Outdoor Concerts at the Mills Pond House Free Concerts at the Library Plus so much more! Look inside for details – 2 – 10TH Summer ANNUAL Art & Craft Festival Flowerfield Fairgrounds Rt. 25A, St. James 100 juried artisans featuring art, fiber, ceramics, jewelry, glass, wood & more. Enjoy live music, children’s activities, and delicious food. Check out the RV display or spin the wheel with B103 to win prizes. July 22 & 23 $1.00 off with this ad. Directions: LIE to exit 62 North, Nichols Rd (route 97). Take Nichols Rd. north to end onto 25A. Turn left onto 25A and travel 2 miles to fairgrounds on the left. Adults $5.00 – Kids free. Sat. 10-6 & Sun. 10-5 www.PreferredPromotions.com 631-563-8551 OUR TOWN • JULY 2006 – 3 – IN THIS ISSUE MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Our Town TNT Nails ................................................ 4 • • • • • • AROUND TOWN S T J A M E S Art & Craft Festival........................ 2 & 4 Car Show & Swap Meet .................... 4 STAFF St. James Homemakers Unit .............. 6 S.J.P.O. Earns 5 Star Award ................12 Ruth Garthe . Editor Family Fun Night at Deepwells..........87 Robin Clark . Associate Editor IN THE NEWS Debra Vessa-Cleary Feature Writer Bird Walks in Avalon Preserve ..........16 William Garthe . Advertising POSTAL CORNER ..........................................................18, 20-21 Sales ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FREE Outdoor Summer Concerts ........................................22 STAC News ................................................................22, 24, 26 OUR TOWN Free Family Shows at the Library ........................................28 –ST. JAMES – Stony Brook Film Festival..................................................30-32 is a monthly publication produced Smithtown Performing Arts Center ....................................34 exclusively for the people of EDUCATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT St. James, Nissequogue and E.C.S.S. Programs ......................................................36, 38-39 Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. Programs at the Library ......................................40, 42, 44-48 Call 862-9849 for HOME & GARDEN Advertising & Copy Deadline Naturally Speaking................................................................52 Design Ideas/Home Decorating Club ..........................53-55 OUR TOWN is mailed directly to Decorating With Art ........................................................56-57 every residence & business in the Realty Wise ..........................................................................58 11780 zip code area FINANCIAL SAVVY (6459 total copies mailed) Money Matters ................................................................60-61 St. James Post Office Permit #10 St. James, NY 11780 Planning for the Future........................................................ 62 SCOUT NEWS......................................................................64, 66 Published by SCHOOL NEWS ...................................................... 67-70, 71-72 Graphics du jour, Ltd. 359 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 SPORTS......................................................................................74 631-862-9849 / Fax: 631-862-9839 HEALTH NOTES ..............................................................76, 78-80 Email: [email protected] BEAUTY TIPS ..............................................................................81 Not responsible for typographical errors. PORTRAIT OF THE MONTH ......................................................82 We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or refuse to print editorial or advertising material CELEBRATIONS ..............................................................83-84, 86 deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image POET’S CORNER ......................................................................86 or unsuitable for its readers. Advertising is offered only to those who live in, or have a business in, St. James, PET CARE ..................................................................................90 Nissequogue or Head of the Harbor, or any business offering services not available in said area. TELEPHONE DIRECTORY ..........................................................91 Copyright © 2006 OBITUARIES ..............................................................................92 Graphics du jour, Ltd. F.Y.I. ......................................................................................94-95 All Rights Reserved CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ................................................ 96-97 DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS .......................................... 98-99 PLEASE NOTE: Advertising & Editorial Deadline for the AUGUST edition of OUR TOWN • ST. JAMES is THURSDAY, AUGUST 1O, 2006 - 12 NOON. Distribution takes place on Wednesday, August 23. OUR TOWN • JULY 2006 – 4 – MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT TNT Nails 487 Lake Avenue St. James, New York 11780 631-584-7974 HOURS: Wed.-Fri. - 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat. - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. by Debra Vessa-Cleary Put your best foot forward at TNT Nails in St. James and it will be professionally pampered, magnificently massaged and maybe – just maybe – lusciously scented with the aroma of chocolate. From French mani- cures to Chocolate Fantasy pedi- cures and award-winning nail art, your best foot can become your prettiest foot as TNT Nail technicians provide specialty pedicures and manicures in a relaxing, social and hygienic environment. where it had been servicing in education regarding health Located across from King patrons for eight years. The wait- care as well as nail trends. We Kullen, TNT Nails in St. James ing room, styled for comfort and use only MMA-free products for has been in operation since ambiance, houses cozy high- acrylic nail enhancements and October when it was relocated backed velvet arm chairs and only the highest quality polishes. from the SmithHaven Mall, scented candles: Most importantly, our pedicure “I think of this basin jets are removable and location as a nail sanitized in between each lounge,” says owner client.” Tracy Balaker who With specialty pedicure and has been a nail tech- manicure treatments bearing nician for 20 years. names like Chocolate Fantasy “We provide a relax- and Warm & Cozy, TNT is not ing environment com- your traditional nail salon. Nail bined with profession- art services also include unique al, personalized serv- Hand Artistry, Acrylic 3-D ice. Clients come Designs and Airbrush Designs, here not only for our some of which have won awards special nail services, in the industry. TNT Nails also but also to socialize offers conventional nail enhance- with other clients and ments and waxing as well as get away from the paraffin treatments and aro- stress of everyday life matherapy pedicures. – and many of them The salon is also available for enjoy our semi-pri- children’s parties, including vate room for pedi- teens, as well as private bridal cures.” party servicing. Hours are According to Tracy, Wednesday through Friday 10 all TNT Nail techni- a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays cians are licensed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with and hygiene is of the special openings by request. utmost concern: Appointments are recommended “We constantly but not required, and gift certifi- keep up on the latest cates are available. OUR TOWN • JULY 2006 – 5 – OPEN SUNDAY 10 AM-3 PM Why are you still paying Twice the Price 400 LAKE AVENUE • ST. JAMES Just Realize ? the Savings We have 584-3750 the latest Family Owned & Operated @ $2.94 State-Of-The-Art per piece Since 1979 Machinery - ensuring the most Spots?Got environmentally SHIRTS friendly way to clean! Always Just 99¢ With incoming dry cleaning of $8.50 or more. FREE STORAGE My diapers CLOSET SPACE A PROBLEM? come out Protect All Your Garments With Our the whitest! FREE STORAGE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 7 AM-7 PM • SATURDAY 8 AM-6 PM COMFORTERS FUR STORAGE DRY CLEANED in our maxium security vault $2.94 (up to queen size) Just PRE PAID PER PIECE ONE PRICE, ONE SIMPLE WAY $ PANTS, BLOUSES, BLAZERS, Just 11.95 $19.95 SKIRTS, SWEATERS, Dutch Girl Cleaners Dutch Girl Cleaners SPORT JACKETS With this coupon. Down slightly higher. With this coupon With incoming dry cleaning order. Must accompany an incoming dry cleaning order. Dutch Girl Cleaners Not valid with other offers. Not valid with delivery service. With this coupon. Not valid with delivery service. Good at St. James & Commack Only. Good at St. James & Commack Only. Good at St. James & Commack Only. Exp.8/22/06 Exp. 8/2206 Exp. 8/22/06 400 LAKE AVENUE • ST. JAMES OPPOSITE WERNER GLASS Bay Shore Commack North Babylon Selden 1200 Sunrise Hwy. 120 Veterans Hwy. 1365 Deer Park Ave. 307 Middle Country Rd. (Inside ShopRite in the (Inside King Kullen) 586-8027 (Inside King Kullen) Home Depot Shopping Plaza) 543-5781 696-7915 968-4110 Lindenhurst Bridgehampton West Babylon Bohemia 155 E. Sunrise Hwy. 2101 Montauk Hwy. 555 Montauk Hwy. 1575 Lakeland Ave. 884-0313 537-5138 (Inside Stop & Shop) 244-8077 321-3888 OUR TOWN • JULY 2006 – 6 – AROUND TOWN Car Show & Swap Meet Long Island Cars will host their accessories necessary for the auto Summer Flowerfield Custom and collector, plus a wide variety of Collectible Care Show and Swap cars will be for sale by owners. Meet on Saturday, July 29 and Admission: adults/$8, children Sunday, July 30 at the beautiful under 12/free. Parking is free. Flowerfield Fairgrounds,